Professor Stewart's casebook of mathematical mysteries - Ian Stewart

Like its wildly popular predecessors Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Hoard of Mathematical Treasures,
Professor Stewart's brand-new book is a miscellany of over 150
mathematical curios and conundrums, packed with trademark humour and
numerous illustrations.In addition to the fascinating formulae and thrilling theorems familiar to Professor Stewart's fans, the Casebook
follows the adventures of the not-so-great detective Hemlock Soames and
his sidekick Dr John Watsup (immortalised in the phrase 'Watsup,
Doc?'). By a remarkable coincidence they live at 222B Baker Street, just
across the road from their more illustrious neighbour who, for reasons
known only to Dr Watsup, is never mentioned by name. A typical item is
'The Case of the Face-Down Aces', a mathematical magic trick of quite
devilish cunning...Ranging from one-liners to four-page investigations from the frontiers of mathematical research, the Casebook reveals Professor Stewart at his challenging and entertaining best.