Mathematical Puzzle Tales from Mount Olympus

Mathematical Puzzle Tales from Mount Olympus uses fascinating tales from Greek Mythology as the background for introducing mathematics puzzles to the general public. A background in high school mathematics will be ample preparation for using this book, and it should appeal to anyone who enjoys puzzles and recreational mathematics. Features • Combines the arts and science, and emphasizes the fact that mathematics straddles both domains. • Great resource for students preparing for mathematics competitions, and the trainers of such students.Andy Liu obtained his doctorate in mathematics as well as a professional diploma in elementary education in 1976, qualifying him officially to teach from kindergarten to graduate school. He was an academic at his alma mater for over thirty years, where he is currently a Professor Emeritus. During that period, he ran a mathematics circle for students in upper elementary or junior high schools. The members had published over fifty papers in scientific journals.Andy had served as the deputy leader of the USA team and the leader of the Canadian team in the International Mathematical Olympiad. He had chaired its Problem Committee once and was a member three other times. He had authored or co-authored eighteen books in mathematics, and had been credited as an editor or a co-editor for several others. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface Physical Geography of Ancient Greece Urban Geography of Ancient Greece 1. The Boxing Matches 2. The First and Second Labors of Heracles 3. The Third and Fourth Labors of Heracles 4. The Fifth and Sixth Labors of Heracles 5. The Seventh and Eighth Labors of Heracles 6. The Ninth and Tenth Labors of Heracles 7. The Loss of the Pigs 8. The Planting of Barley 9. The Fruit Pies 10. The Palace Admittance Questionnaire 11. The Midas Touch 12. The Collapsing Beams 13. The Seating Plan 14. The Danaïds 15. The Quarrelsome Residents 16. The Bears in the Caves 17. The Phrygian Music Festival 18. The Banquet Tickets 19. The Eleventh and Twelfth Labors of Heracles 20. The Summer Festival 21. The Great Amoeba Escape 22. The Rolling Stones 23. The Conscientious Birds 24. The Archipelago Tour 25. The Fireballs and Lightning Bolts 26. The Leaded Spears 27. The Triangular Palace 28. The Matching of Boxes and Keys 29. The Number-and-Coin Tricks 30. The Unguarded Gate 31. The Rearrangement of the Suitresses 32. The Wily Prisoners 33. The Selection of the Argonauts 34. The Beef Feast 35. The Hunters' Competitions 36. The First Rebellion of the Giants 37. The Second Rebellion of the Giants 38. The Third Rebellion of the Giants 39. The Ungrateful Refugees 40. The Pandora Box Appendix: Source of the Problems This book uses fascinating tales from Greek Mythology as the background for introducing mathematics puzzles to the general public. A background in high school mathematics will be ample preparation for using this book, and it should appeal to anyone who enjoys puzzles and recreational mathematics.