New York Dover Publications Inc 1984 Trade paperback New in new dust jacket.

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York] Softcover Very Good condition. Remainder mark on bottom of text block.; Remainder; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
[Henniker, NH, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1984]
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New York, N. Y Dover Publications, Inc 1984 Reprint. Originally published in New York by Simon & Schuster Trade paperback Paul E. Kennedy (Cover Design) Good 96 pages. Illustrations. Cover has some wear. Includes Introduction. Also includes chapters on Easy Transposition Ciphers; Easy Substitution Ciphers; How to Break Substitution Ciphers; Hard-to-break Polyalphabetic Ciphers; Simple Code Machines; Invisible Writing; Bizarre Methods of Message Sending; and Codes for Other Worlds. Also contains References for Further Reading. Martin Gardner (October 21, 1914-May 22, 2010) was an American popular mathematics and popular science writer, with interests also encompassing scientific skepticism, micromagic, philosophy, religion, and literature-especially the writings of Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, and G. K. Chesterton. He was also a leading authority on Lewis Carroll. The Annotated Alice, which incorporated the text of Carroll's two Alice books, was his most successful work and sold over a million copies. He had a lifelong interest in magic and illusion and was regarded as one of the most important magicians of the twentieth century. He was considered the doyen of American puzzlers. He was a prolific and versatile author, publishing more than 100 books. Gardner was best known for creating and sustaining interest in recreational mathematics-and by extension, mathematics in general-throughout the latter half of the 20th century, principally through his "Mathematical Games" ...

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: DOVER PUBN INC] Softcover Zustand: Gut - Gebrauchs- und Lagerspuren. Außen: verschmutzt. | Seiten: 96 | Sprache: Englisch
[Trebbin, Germany] [Publication Year: 1984]

Dover Publications 1984 Trade paperback New Series: Dover Children's Activity Books. Num Pages: 96 pages, 45 diagrams. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 6. Weight in Grams: 124. 1984. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: DOVER PUBN INC Okt 1984] Softcover Neuware - 'A fascinating, challenging book.'?A.L.A. BooklistLearn to use the most important codes and methods of secret communication in use since ancient times. Cipher and decipher codes used by spies. Explore the famous codes that changed the fate of nations and political leaders. And enjoy hours of fun experimenting with cryptography?the science of secret writing. Beginning with simple letter substitutions and transposition ciphers, world-famous science writer Martin Gardner explains how to break complicated polyalphabetical ciphers and codes worked with grids, squares, triangles, and charts. You'll learn codes that are keyed to typewriters and telephone dials . . . even codes that use playing cards, knots, and swizzle sticks. Experiment with invisible writing?inks that glow in black light and turn red under heat?and explore the possibilities of sending messages through outer space to unknown worlds. Using this book, you can solve the historically famous Playfair Cipher used by Australia in World War II, the Pigpen Cipher used by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, Thomas Jefferson's Wheel Cipher, the Beaufort system used by the British Royal Navy, codes devised by authors for heroes in literature?Sherlock Holmes, Captain Kidd, and the Shadow. And you will enjoy experimenting with bizarre methods of message sending?the Dot Code, Knot Code, Swizzle ...
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ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc.] Softcover Series: Dover Children's Activity Books. Num Pages: 96 pages, 45 diagrams. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 6. Weight in Grams: 124. . 1984. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
[Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1984]

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc.] Softcover &Uumlber den AutorMartin Gardner was a renowned author who published over 70 books on subjects from science and math to poetry and religion. He also had a lifelong passion for magic tricks and puzzles. Well known for his mathematical ga.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1984]
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ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated] Softcover Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Dunfermline, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1984]

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover
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ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3
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ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3
[AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1984]

Dover Publications 01 Oct 1984 Paperback New

Dover Publications 1984 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Dover Publications 1984 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Dover Publications 1984 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Dover Publications 1984 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

New York, NY Dover Publications 1984 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 96 p. Dover Puzzle Books. Intended for a juvenile audience.

New York, NY Dover Publications 1984 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 96 p. Dover Puzzle Books. Intended for a juvenile audience.

Dover Publications Inc 3/28/2003 12: 00: 00 AM Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.

Dover Pubns 1984 Softcover New Unknown edition. 96 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.25 inches.

Dover Publications 1984 Paperback Book in good condition. No markings seen in text. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri.

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Pubns] Softcover unknown edition. 96 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1984]

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Book In Good Condition. No Markings In Text. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri.
[Edmond, OK, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1984]

ISBN10: 0486247619, ISBN13: 9780486247618, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc., New York] Softcover Paperback. Cipher and decipher codes: transposition and polyalphabetical ciphers, famous codes, typewriter and telephone codes, codes that use playing cards, knots, and swizzle sticks. even invisible writing and sending messages through space. "A fascinating, challenging book." - A.L.A. Booklist Learn to use the most important codes and methods of secret communication in use since ancient times. Cipher and decipher codes used by spies. Explore the famous codes that changed the fate of nations and political leaders. And enjoy hours of fun experimenting with cryptography ? the science of secret writing. Beginning with simple letter substitutions and transposition ciphers, world-famous science writer Martin Gardner explains how to break complicated polyalphabetical ciphers and codes worked with grids, squares, triangles, and charts. You'll learn codes that are keyed to typewriters and telephone dials. even codes that use playing cards, knots, and swizzle sticks. Experiment with invisible writing - inks that glow in black light and turn red under heat - and explore the possibilities of sending messages through outer space to unknown worlds. Using this book, you can solve the historically famous Playfair Cipher used by Australia in World War II, the Pigpen Cipher used by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, Thomas Jefferson's Wheel Cipher, the ...
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