Brian Conolly, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics (Operational Research), University of London. Steven Vajda, Visiting Professor at Sussex University, formerly Professor of Operational Research, Department of Engineering Production, University of Birmingham.

One sees the Arm of the Master, that prominent mathematician and teacher Prof. S. Vajda. A nice history of development, internal beauty, solution, applications. Needs not too much subject knowledge, and is interesting for professionals and students., Zentralblatt (European Mathematical Society)Precise, amusing, reflecting unusual background of the topics and original. The authors are skilful in manipulating mathematical expressions, and readers cannot escape from vigorous mental exercise!, London Mathematical SocietyFor undergraduates and postgraduates, careers advisors in applied mathematics, statistics, operational research; and professional practice., Financial Risk in Insurance

• Fantasies; Finance; Games; Mathematical programming; Search, pursuit and rational outguessing; Organization and management; Mathematical teasers; Triangular geometry.

Brian Conolly, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics (Operational Research), University of London. Steven Vajda, Visiting Professor at Sussex University, formerly Professor of Operational Research, Department of Engineering Production, University of Birmingham.

One sees the Arm of the Master, that prominent mathematician and teacher Prof. S. Vajda. A nice history of development, internal beauty, solution, applications. Needs not too much subject knowledge, and is interesting for professionals and students., Zentralblatt (European Mathematical Society)Precise, amusing, reflecting unusual background of the topics and original. The authors are skilful in manipulating mathematical expressions, and readers cannot escape from vigorous mental exercise!, London Mathematical SocietyFor undergraduates and postgraduates, careers advisors in applied mathematics, statistics, operational research; and professional practice., Financial Risk in Insurance

• Fantasies; Finance; Games; Mathematical programming; Search, pursuit and rational outguessing; Organization and management; Mathematical teasers; Triangular geometry.

Brian Conolly, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics (Operational Research), University of London. Steven Vajda, Visiting Professor at Sussex University, formerly Professor of Operational Research, Department of Engineering Production, University of Birmingham.

One sees the Arm of the Master, that prominent mathematician and teacher Prof. S. Vajda. A nice history of development, internal beauty, solution, applications. Needs not too much subject knowledge, and is interesting for professionals and students., Zentralblatt (European Mathematical Society)Precise, amusing, reflecting unusual background of the topics and original. The authors are skilful in manipulating mathematical expressions, and readers cannot escape from vigorous mental exercise!, London Mathematical SocietyFor undergraduates and postgraduates, careers advisors in applied mathematics, statistics, operational research; and professional practice., Financial Risk in Insurance

• Fantasies; Finance; Games; Mathematical programming; Search, pursuit and rational outguessing; Organization and management; Mathematical teasers; Triangular geometry.