The Art and Craft of Problem Solving by Paul Zeitz

This collection of excerpts, likely from a mathematical problem-solving textbook, introduces various strategies, tactics, and mathematical concepts for tackling challenging problems beyond routine exercises. It emphasizes the difference between exercises and problems, advocating for an investigative approach and cultivating psychological traits like perseverance and flexible thinking. The text explores topics such as psychological strategies, fundamental mathematical areas like geometry, number theory, counting, algebra, and calculus, and problem-solving techniques including invariants, symmetry, the pigeonhole principle, and various methods of proof. Acknowledging support from individuals and institutions, the preface and acknowledgments highlight the collaborative and developmental nature of creating such a resource.