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Hard on the Brain, Easy on the Eyes! Challenging, baffling, and
absorbing, these word search puzzles are easy-to-read in large-size
print. There's a little bit of pop culture, sports and games, and
more to keep things interesting, and a wealth of travel-related
themes to take you on a mental vacation collecting cleverly hidden
words. When you've circled all the words in each grid, read the
leftover letters to get a bonus message related to the puzzle. But
even if there's a word you can't find in these conundrums, it won't
be because it's too small to read!
The Chromatic Birds 500 Piece Puzzle from Galison features a
colorful modern illustration of tropical birds from Brazilian
artist, Lucas Wakamatsu. Galison puzzles are packaged in
matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.
* 500 Pieces, Ribbon Cut * Box: 8 x 8 x 1.5", 203 x 203 x 41mm,
Puzzle: 20 x 20", 508 x 508 mm * Includes Color Puzzle Insert with
Puzzle Image * Virtually No Puzzle Dust * Puzzle greyboard contains
90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is
made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic
inks.
Raymond Smullyan presents a bombshell puzzle so startling that it
seems incredible that there could be any solution at all! But there
is indeed a solution - moreover, one that requires a chain of
lesser puzzles to be solved first. The reader is thus taken on a
journey through a maze of subsidiary problems that has all the
earmarks of an entertaining detective story.This book leads the
unwary reader into deep logical waters through seductively
entertaining logic puzzles. One example is Boolean algebra with
such weird looking equations as 1+1=0 - a subject which today plays
a vital role, not only in mathematical systems, but also in
computer science and artificial intelligence.
Raymond Smullyan presents a bombshell puzzle so startling that it
seems incredible that there could be any solution at all! But there
is indeed a solution - moreover, one that requires a chain of
lesser puzzles to be solved first. The reader is thus taken on a
journey through a maze of subsidiary problems that has all the
earmarks of an entertaining detective story.This book leads the
unwary reader into deep logical waters through seductively
entertaining logic puzzles. One example is Boolean algebra with
such weird looking equations as 1+1=0 - a subject which today plays
a vital role, not only in mathematical systems, but also in
computer science and artificial intelligence.
Test your wits against 210 difficult previously unpublished killer sudoku puzzles in the first book in the new Guardian puzzle book series.
The Guardian's killer sudoku puzzles are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. While only a minimal level of mathematical knowledge is needed, all of your logical reasoning will be required to solve these brand-new puzzles. The puzzles have been designed to increase in difficulty as the book progresses, meaning this book can be enjoyed by novice and master alike.
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles These are
previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from the puzzle
providers to The Times, and help to develop you to take on Extreme
Su Doku. The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously
difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku
enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving
techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge. The puzzles
in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for
the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult
puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching
entertainment.
Enter the world of bewitching botanicals with California Poppy
(Eschscholzia californica). This puzzle features the intricate
lines and lush colors of illustrator Kate O'Hara art and highlights
poppy's rich symbolism. As described in Maia Toll's best-selling
book The Illustrated Herbiary, poppy opens her petals in daylight
and closes them when night comes, resurrecting herself each morning
after deep relaxation and rest. Experience the restorative powers
of poppy as you place each piece and watch her come into bloom.
Take some 'me time' with these aesthetically pleasing puzzles.
Embrace tranquility while enjoying this calming collection of
wordsearches, created to help you unwind and de-stress. Perfect for
both the puzzler-on-the-go or for those who simply want to relax,
Mindful Wordsearch contains more than 100 thematic wordsearches.
Connect with yourself with this essential puzzling partner.
This title includes 300 puzzles from prolific & popular puzzle
& sudoku author - Frank Longo. It takes a page from karate -
another Japanese art - each title is graded by colour: White for
easy, Green for medium, Brown for hard & Black Belt for the
super-tough! All in a handy-sized format, so puzzle lovers can play
this addictive game wherever the mood takes them! This title is
suitable for beginners who want a gentle mental workout! With a
separate sudoku book for every level, all puzzle lovers can play
this wildly popular, incredibly addictive game! From prolific and
popular puzzle and sudoku author - Frank Longo, it takes a page
from karate - another Japanese art - as each title is graded by
colour: White Belt for easy, Green Belt for medium level, Brown
Belt for hard and Black Belt for the super-tough solvers. And
because each book has an amazing 300 puzzles, the fun can go on for
hours.
How to Excel at IQ Tests is a complete practical course in how to
boost your IQ score. It starts by explaining exactly what IQ is and
how it is measured. Then moves through some of the most common
types of IQ questions and how they work. You will be trained to
increase not only your accuracy but also, vitally, your speed
(which is the key factor in attaining a high score). It also gives
you valuable tips on test strategy (there are plenty of people who
get poor scores just because they panic and don't know the basic
rules for taking an IQ test). Written by people who have unique
experience of the highly intelligent; it could help you to join
them. Contents: A series of IQ-style tests with the aim of
specifically improving various aspects of your problem solving and
pattern recognition. All solutions and explanations are supplied,
as well as details and tips on how to get the best score you can.
A massive 300 sudoku puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback - this
is the perfect sudoku gift book for adults of any age. With a mix
of 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles, the 9 x 9 grids are
each arranged on their own page and solutions are easily found in
the back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format, the book
can be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside table.
Large-print type may make these puzzles from the pages of" The New
York Times" easy on the eyes, but they will still challenge the
brain. This ninth volume in the popular Large-Print Omnibus series
features:
* 120 easy-to-read crossword puzzles
* All levels of difficulty
"*" Edited by crossword maven Will Shortz.
Would you believe that you could ask a full-grown man to hold a
penny for you and then tell him to drop it and finds he can t, hard
as he may try? In what is undoubtedly the most original magic book
of our time, John Fisher shows the reader how, with minimal
practice, he can use the marvels of the human body to entertain and
mystify friends and family, small and large audiences. This book is
first of all a delight to read because of the instant education it
provides us with about the unknown powers we have in our hands, our
eyes, our noses, and our incredible nervous system. In each case,
Mr. Fisher shows the easy-to-grasp principle first and then how to
put the principle to work in actual tricks. Most magic books
require a great deal of study and dexterity. This one enables you
to entertain people even before you have finished the book.
Moreover, you never have to worry about being prepared, because you
always have with you all the miraculous things you need your hands,
your eyes, and the rest of your body."
Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw
puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of
art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with
the charming The Salt Path by Angela Harding. This 1000 piece
jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not
suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished
Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. Includes an A4 poster for
reference. Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator
based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work
is inspired by British birds and countryside. The Salt Path was
featured on the cover of the bestselling book (of the same name) by
Raynor Winn, shortlisted for the 2018 Wainwright Prize and the 2018
Costa Book Awards in the biography category.
From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this
nostalgic and amusing mix of trivia and puzzles will bring back the
iconic vibe of the Swinging Sixties If you grew up in the 1960s,
you know that nothing compares to the music, fashion, toys, TV,
films and sheer feel of that decade. But how much can you really
remember? When you next take a trip to the toilet, this colourful
collection of puzzles, activities and trivia will serve as a
leisurely stroll down memory lane, dusting off half-remembered
facts and even filling in a few gaps. From bestselling author and
fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated celebration
of history's finest decade includes the following challenges and
more: Help the Beatles traverse a long and winding maze on their
way to Abbey Road Match hit songs to the year they came out Solve
trivia questions relating to Dr Who and James Bond Track down the
names of iconic world leaders in a word search Spot the differences
in a sea of Vespa scooters 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The 1960s
Edition is the perfect gift for those who lived through these glory
days - or those who just wish they had.
Everyone knows Sudoku is enjoyable - but these addictive puzzles
also come in endless variations too! They range from simple to very
difficult, and can take almost no time to finish...or require many
hours. This entertaining collection showcases a wide range of
possibilities, offering solvers who have become accustomed to the
standard rules and grids an exciting new challenge. Select from
Mega Sudoku that provides a real workout, Diagonals or Odd and Even
versions with extra constraints, Sum Sudoku that merges with kakuro
and Multisudoku with overlapping puzzles. There's something for
every level - 12 X 12 puzzles, ones with irregularly shaped areas,
even Mini Sudoku - and lots of fun for everyone.
Think you know your cranium from your clavicle? Tibia from your
trachea? Think again... Test your brain, solve riddles and learn
about how the body works with this unique puzzle book using
illustrations from Gray's Anatomy. Divided into different sections
of the body, the Gray's Anatomy Puzzle Book takes the medical
reference classic as its starting point for puzzles, riddles and
general knowledge questions that will test your wits and challenge
your brain. Learn more about the body in an easy and fun way with
questions that vary in difficulty, from easy to fiendish, and are
suitable for those with little knowledge of the human body, or
those in the know who are interested in testing themselves with a
new challenge. Puzzle types include: Sudoku Anagrams Crosswords
Encoded pairs Missing letters Secret codes Lettermorphosis Follow
visual clues and apply logic to reveal fascinating facts from
medical history and learn about how our amazing bodies function.
What makes these word searches WONDERFUL? They're created by a
renowned crossword champion, feature fun themes, and contain a
bonus message! This collection of 68 word searches is absolutely
top-notch! Created by a seven-time winner of the American Crossword
Puzzle Tournament, these searches contain hidden words in every
direction, as well as entertaining themes to enhance your solving
pleasure. And, for a little extra fun, the unused letters in each
grid spell out a message based on the theme.
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles
200 brand new compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The
Times.
Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative
to Su Doku and Crosswords.
The concept is simple: each number represents a letter, so, starting
with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more
letters, form words, and then crack the code! The most difficult
puzzles for top solvers contain no solved letters so you need to employ
all your logical strategies to crack those.
The Codeword series is so popular because you don’t need any prior
knowledge, unlike a crossword.
You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your
vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the
book, and even though you’ll be working your brain, it’s the perfect
way to unwind.
A massive 300 codeword puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback -
this is the perfect codeword gift book for adults of any age. With
a mix of 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles, the 13 x 13
grids are each arranged on their own page and solutions are easily
found in the back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format,
the book can be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside
table.
With a separate sudoku book for every level, all puzzle lovers can
play this wildly popular, incredibly addictive game that's
appearing in major newspapers all over! Taking a page from
karate-another Japanese art-each title is graded by colour: White
Belt for easy, Green Belt for medium level, Brown Belt for hard,
and Black Belt for the super-tough solvers. And because each book
has an amazing 300 puzzles, the fun can go on for hours.
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