Professor Povey/'s Perplexing Problems

English, Thomas Povey, 2015
Price in EUR including VAT
Delivered between Mon, 7.7. and Thu, 10.7.
6 pieces in stock at third-party supplier
Supplied by
Free shipping starting at 30,–

Product details

In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favorite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy and play with it. Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an experienced individual, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high school and university entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application, and personal anecdote. On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful and a celebration of the curious.

Key specifications

Book type
School textbook
Language
English
Author
Thomas Povey
Number of pages
384
Book cover
Paperback
Year
2015
Item number
39583378

General information

Publisher
KNV Besorgung
Category
Textbooks
Release date
7.5.2015

Book properties

Book type
School textbook
Language
English
Author
Thomas Povey
Year
2015
Number of pages
384
Book cover
Paperback

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Height
234 mm
Width
152 mm
Weight
464 g

Package dimensions

Length
22.70 cm
Width
14.50 cm
Height
9.20 cm
Weight
467 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return if unopened
24 Months statutory warranty

Compare products

Goes with

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Textbooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • KNV Besorgung
    Not enough data
  • 1.Bibliographisches Institut
    0 %
  • 1.Cornelsen
    0 %
  • 1.Ernst Klett
    0 %
  • 1.Hatier
    0 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • KNV Besorgung
    Not enough data
  • 1.Klett
    0 days
  • An der Ruhr
    Not enough data
  • Arena
    Not enough data
  • Assimil
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Textbooks» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • KNV Besorgung
    Not enough data
  • 1.An der Ruhr
    0 %
  • 1.Arena
    0 %
  • 1.Hase und Igel
    0 %
  • 1.Hauschka
    0 %
Source: Galaxus