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Book Title: Mathematical Curiosities: A Treasure Trove Of Unexpected Ent...
Item Length: 8.6in.
Item Height: 0.9in.
Item Width: 6in.
Author: Alfred S. Posamentier, Ingmar Lehmann
Publication Name: Mathematical Curiosities : a Treasure Trove of Unexpected Entertainments
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Prometheus Books, Publishers
Publication Year: 2014
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 20.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
