Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems: Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles with Solutions Paperback – September 8, 2015

- the cover and inside pages are handsomely edited.- the puzzles are great, enough variants included to challenge the avid puzzlist.- his recollections of playing with firecrackers and the like as an inquisitive boy are wonderful - it reminded me of my own childhood.- the promotional video of the book on Youtube, will convince you; make it a memorable gift to a son (or daughter) entering university physics.My only complaint is that the answers follow the questions - so it's too easy to peak at the solutions - stupid editor strikes again - sigh...

Really entertaining and right at the level of an honors physics student at a competitive high school. I hope to try these out on some of my own physics students later this year. By the way, if you don't normally read introductions, you should take the time to read the one for this book. It's well worth it to find out about Professor Povey's amazing childhood.

Purchased this book for fun and to jump-start my brain after being out of school for some years.Loved:* Personal and playful tone of writing* Mixed-level problems* IllustrationsDidn't love:* Answers are written right below the problems, making it way too easy to accidentally cheatFor this kind of book, would also be cool to have a spiral-bound version and perhaps a "review" physics lesson for readers who've been out of the game a while. Overall, I applaud the author.

This book is exactly what I hoped it would be according to the reviews on the books cover. In other words excellent. I concur with the books amazon review by Professor Hubisz, and would like to comment on the fact that Professor Povey is open to email communication if the reader has questions or comments regarding his or the reader's proposed solutions. While the book is framed for pre-university students, it is also a great reminder for those of us at the end of our career, who want to visit problems addressed in the past and want a refresher.Even if the reader does not want to solve the problems themselves (particularly the 3 stars), going through how Professor approaches the problem is an eye-opener. I strongly recommend the book to anyone interested in physics, mathematics and the general nature of things.Reviewed by Richard L. Werner, Chairman, COnstruction INdustry Solutions, 6 Airport Park Blvd., Latham NY, 12110

Nice and excellent book

All problems are very interesting from different part of physics. This one book is substitute many books. I think I'll buy one more copy. I have bought second item. Incredible book.Updated 09.09.2019. I have third copy of this book:)

Very good book. I wish I could find a kindle version of it

Great read. Must pickup for any intelligent and curious minds who like puzzles.