Inside Rubik’s Cube and Beyond
Inside Rubik’s Cube and Beyond

Author: C. Bandelow

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 146847779X

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On January 30, 1975 Ernd Rubik j r., professor of architecture and design in Budapest, was granted the Hungarian patent number 170062 for a "terbeli logikai jatek"--A game of spatial logic. Between 1978 and March 1981 this object-Bt1vos Kocka in Hungary, der Magische Wiirfel or Zauberwiirfel in Germany, Ie Cube Hongrois in France and the Magic Cube or Rubik' s Cube in Great Britain and the USA-has sold more than ten million copies. And they were not merely sold! A highly contagious "twist mania" has been spreading throughout families, offices and waiting rooms. Many classrooms sound as if an army of mice were hard at work behind the desks. What is so fascinating about this cube, which competes with Hungar ian salami and the famous Tokajer wine in the currency-winning export market? For one thing, it is an amazing technical tool. How does it work? Moreover, the contrast between its innocent, innocuous appearance and the hidden difficulty of its solution offers a serious challenge to all puzzle fans, but especially to those mathematicians who are profeSSionally concerned with logical deduction

Cracking the Cube
Cracking the Cube

Author: Ian Scheffler

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-10-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1501121928

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"[The author, a] journalist and aspiring "speedcuber," attempts to break into the international phenomenon of speedsolving the Rubik's Cube ... while exploring the greater lessons that can be learned through solving it"--Amazon.com.

Cubed
Cubed

Author: Erno Rubik

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1474613136

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'More than just a memoir. A manifesto for a whole way of thinking' Daily Mail 'An idiosyncratic and gripping memoir about his life and the indomitable career of the Cube' Observer 'The rise and enduring power of the world's most popular puzzle toy . . . Cubed is less a memoir than a chronicle of Rubik's evolving relationship with his creation' Financial Times *** As a child, Erno Rubik became obsessed with puzzles of all kinds. To him, they weren't just games - they were challenges that captured his imagination, creativity and perseverance. Rubik's own puzzle went on to be solved by millions worldwide, becoming one of the bestselling toys of all time. In Cubed, he tells us the story of the unexpected and unprecedented rise of the Cube for the very first time - and makes a case for why rediscovering our playfulness and inner curiosity holds the key to creative thinking.

How Big Is 43 Quintillion?
How Big Is 43 Quintillion?

Author: Lynn Huggins-Cooper

Publisher:

Published: 2014-08-04

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781781715628

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It's hard to imagine what a crowd of one billion people would look like, but if one billion children stood on each other's shoulders, they would reach past the moon! How Big Is 43 Quintillion helps readers understand large numbers by relating them to everyday situations. Simple explanations accompanied by amusing infographics help readers visualise large numbers and get a grip on basic concepts in Maths. A glossary and further reference material are also included at the end of the book.

Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube

Author: Clark Cornell

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-21

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9781647484552

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The Rubik's Cube seems like an innocent, colorful and perfect gift for kids, something that will keep them busy for hours on end... Until you're faced with helping them solve it a few minutes later. That's when you realize the fiendish difficulty involved and feel a rising sense of panic as your plan backfires.

Adventures in Group Theory
Adventures in Group Theory

Author: David Joyner

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2008-12-29

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 0801890136

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David Joyner uses mathematical toys such as the Rubik's Cube to make abstract algebra and group theory fun. This updated second edition uses SAGE, an open-source computer algebra system, to illustrate many of the computations.

Adventures In Recreational Mathematics (In 2 Volumes)
Adventures In Recreational Mathematics (In 2 Volumes)

Author: David Singmaster

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 9811251622

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David Singmaster believes in the presentation and teaching of mathematics as recreation. When the Rubik's Cube took off in 1978, based on thinly disguised mathematics, he became seriously interested in mathematical puzzles which would provide mental stimulation for students and professional mathematicians. He has not only published the standard mathematical solution for the Rubik's cube still in use today, but he has also become the de facto scribe and noted chronicler of the recreational mathematics puzzles themselves.Dr Singmaster is also an ongoing lecturer of recreational mathematics around the globe, a noted mechanical puzzle collector, owner of thousands of books related to recreational mathematical puzzles and the 'go to' source for the history of individual mathematical puzzles.This set of two books provides readers with an adventure into previously unknown origins of ancient puzzles, which could be traced back to their Medieval, Chinese, Arabic and Indian sources. The puzzles are fully described, many with illustrations, adding interest to their history and relevance to contemporary mathematical concepts. These are musings of a respected historian of recreational mathematics.

How to Solve a Rubik's Cube
How to Solve a Rubik's Cube

Author: Chad Bomberger

Publisher: CRB Publishing

Published: 2017-11-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1641868228

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Solve a Rubik’s Cube and Impress Your Friends! Inside How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube, you’ll discover simple, easy-to-understand instructions for wrapping your brain around this fascinating and intriguing puzzle. Even if you’re a complete beginner, you can easily solve one of the world’s top-ranked and most-beloved puzzles – in the wink of an eye! For over 4 decades, people have tested their minds against the Rubik’s cube – invented by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian architect. Many impressive thinkers have worked with the cube, including names like Etter, Sbahi, Hays, and Thai. You can join the Rubik’s cube community (called “cubers”) and learn how to improve your mental skills, brain activity, and dexterity! With this book, How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube, you can access a layer-by-layer solution to this classic puzzle: Solve the Upper Face Organize the Middle Area Complete the Yellow Face and Finish the Puzzle You’ll even discover illuminating, full-color pictures for fully grasping Rubik’s cube terms and strategies! Finding the solution to a Rubik's Cube isn't a Mystery – It's a fun hobby! With this comprehensive guide book, you’ll even learn Rubik’s cube terminology for understanding the structure of the cube – and sharing your passion with other cubers. You’ll learn the basics of a simple and powerful Rubik’s system, including a special code for easily identifying the various movements you can make. With these easy-to-use mental tools, you’ll soon be seeing deep into the cube – and its 3D mysteries. By grasping the clockwise and counterclockwise movements of the Rubik’s cube, you’ll discover how to think in many directions – and from many perspectives. While you learn to navigate this unique 3D environment, you’ll also learn to see the world around you in a new way. Just like the architect who created this game, you can develop your mind to see things from every angle!

Rubik's Cube for Kids
Rubik's Cube for Kids

Author: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-04-23

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781717329301

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Want to see the big smile on your kids face after they finally solved their rubik's cube? Rubik's cube for kids show you how kids can impress their friends with the easiest and coolest algorithm This works because it comes with colourful illustrations, easy to learn diagram, tips and tricks for kids to learn how to solve the cube without spending wearisome hours. Solving the cube is not the only goal, is the pleasure, fun, enjoyment for kids to learn some amazing lessons in life- PATIENT, PERSEVERENCE AND FOCUS. Some great feature in this book are Easy to learn diagram for better understanding Colourful illustrations Methods for beginner Tips and tricks for kids Bonus Chapter to be even cooler and much, much more! Want to know more? Simply scroll up and click the buy now with 1-click button.