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Yossi Elran, Sabine Segre, Judith Golan, Michal Elran, and shulamit kotzer

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Topics Covered

  • Encoding maths puzzles, secret codes and symbologies
  • Solving and creating cryptarithms - puzzles where numbers in a mathematical expressions are encoded
  • Genres of cryptarithm including, ancient Hindu problems and alphametics
  • Special and unique cryptarithms, including prime numbers, logarithms, square roots and powers
  • Symbologies from ancient times to modern bar codes
  • The language of computers including, binary, ternary and gray codes
  • Decrypting ancient Egyptian number systems, Roman and Greek numerals
  • Barcode puzzles and how to solve them
  • Different types of operator puzzles including unary, binary and ternary
  • Modern operators including, logic operators, text operators and operators in Excel

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Cryptarithms and puzzles by Benjamin and Breen provides a good introduction to cryptarithms. It addresses the topic broadly, discussing various aspects of the subject, from basic to advanced techniques. The book is suitable for beginners and provides a solid foundation for further exploration of the topic.
The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1 by Rusczyk comprehensive book that covers a wide range of problem-solving techniques, including cryptarithms. While it does not focus solely on cryptarithms, it provides a thorough treatment of the topic, making it a valuable resource for those interested in developing their problem-solving skills in this area.
Mathematical Recreations and Essays by Ball classic work that includes a section on cryptarithms. While the book is not solely dedicated to cryptarithms, it provides a fascinating historical perspective on the topic and offers a glimpse into the development of mathematical puzzles.
Mathematical Puzzles: A Connoisseur's Collection by Winkler book that contains a variety of mathematical puzzles, including cryptarithms. It provides a good overview of the topic and offers a range of challenges for those who enjoy solving puzzles.
The Joy of X: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity by Strogatz book that provides a broad overview of mathematics, including a section on cryptarithms. While it does not delve deeply into the topic, it offers a good introduction for those who are new to cryptarithms.
The Mathematical Experience by Davis and Hersh book that explores the history and philosophy of mathematics, including a section on cryptarithms. While it does not provide a comprehensive treatment of the topic, it offers a unique perspective on the role of puzzles in mathematics.
Cryptopuzzles: A Collection of Cryptograms, Anagrams, Word Searches, and More by Astle book that contains a variety of puzzles, including cryptarithms. While it does not provide a comprehensive treatment of the topic, it offers a good collection of puzzles for those who enjoy solving them.
Cryptopuzzles for Puzzle Lovers by Snyder book that contains a variety of puzzles, including cryptarithms. While it does not provide a comprehensive treatment of the topic, it offers a good collection of puzzles for those who enjoy solving them.
Mathematical Mind-Benders: A Collection of Challenging Mathematical Puzzles by Winkler book that contains a variety of mathematical puzzles, including cryptarithms. While it does not provide a comprehensive treatment of the topic, it offers a good collection of puzzles for those who enjoy solving them.
Head First C#: A Brain-Friendly Guide by Freeman and Robson book that teaches the C# programming language, which can be used to solve cryptarithms. While it does not focus specifically on cryptarithms, it provides a good foundation for those who want to learn how to write code to solve cryptarithms.
Is an introduction to the history and study of symbols, exploring their use in art, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for understanding the historical development of symbology.
Explores the psychological and mythological significance of symbols, drawing on examples from a variety of cultures. This classic work on the psychology of symbols, essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the role of symbols in the human psyche.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the study of symbols, exploring their role in religion, mythology, and art. This book valuable resource for anyone interested in the broad study of symbols and their meanings
Explores the philosophical foundations of symbolism, arguing that symbols are essential to human understanding and experience. This book classic work on the philosophy of symbols, providing a deep understanding of the role of symbols in human thought.
Explores the use of symbols in art, providing a comprehensive overview of the iconography of Western art. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of art history, providing a deep understanding of the role of symbols in artistic expression.
Provides a comprehensive overview of symbols from around the world, exploring their history, meaning, and usage. This book valuable resource for anyone interested in the comparative study of symbols.
Provides a comprehensive dictionary of symbols, providing definitions and interpretations of symbols from around the world. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the study of symbols or their use in different cultures.
Explores the use of symbols in sacred traditions around the world, revealing their hidden meanings and connections. This book valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of comparative religion, providing a deep understanding of the role of symbols in spiritual traditions.

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