Mathematical Olympiads 1998-1999 : Problems and Solutions from Around the World (MAA Problem Book Series)

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Summary: Great book.
Review: This books contains a large collection of competition problems that will help anyone preparing for a competition succeed. Topics vary from geometry, to algebra and number theory and to combinatorics...a jewel for those high school students preparing themselves for a major league competition. A must have for national trainers.

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Summary: Oh, no, this is not for young adults but for problem-lovers
Review: This is a dream book for 3 kinds of people:

Anyone who is (has been) seriously practice(d) the mathematics contest. Any teacher/professer who tried(or is tring) to train students. Anyone who loves the intriguing mathematical problems and know the deep joy of solving problems.

This book contains more then 20 national MO problem-sets in 1998/1999 from around the world, as well as some missalaneous regional contest problems. For 1998's there are full solutions for each problem, while for 1999's there are only problems. It is obviously the next issue will be 1999/2000, with solutions for 1999 and problems for 2000. I hope this series will go on and on.

I must say that this book is never for the young adults but for those who love solving and appreciating mathematics problems.