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Join the world's greatest fictional detective and use your own
powers of deduction to solve these ingenious enigmas. This
fiendishly difficult collection features all kinds of puzzles and
will test the most skilled of puzzle detective. 'You know my
methods, apply them.' Sherlock Holmes.
Get ready for a brain-teasing trip through the best bits of Great
Britain: spot a couple of brightly coloured bulldogs in a hidden
pair puzzle; brush up on your knowledge of British cities in a word
search and find out who bought Stonehenge at an auction for
GBP6,600... Get quizzical with this visually stunning compendium of
entertaining activities and surprising facts about Old Blighty.
Can't get enough of word searches? With over 250 word search
puzzles, The Everything Word Search Book is a perfect companion for
anyone who loves to solve these clever conundrums. Written by
Charles Timmerman, the creator and founder of Funster.com, this
interactive book will titillate puzzle crackers of all abilities.
Word searches are organized by clever chapter themes that will keep
you guessing--and smiling! Puzzles include: On the Job - know the
ropes Alive! - endangered species Celebratory - birthday party Fun
and Games - Olympic sports Melodies - rock and roll Big Bucks! -
business leaders Laugh, relax, and improve your solving skills and
visual reflexes--The Everything Word Search Book has it all!
Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.
Stretch your powers of logical deduction with these 200 new Su Doku
puzzles, in easy, medium and difficult categories. Keep your mind
sharp and test your powers of deductive reasoning. Ideal for
whiling away those long commutes, travelling on holiday or relaxing
at home. There are puzzles here for all levels ranging from easy,
through medium and difficult. Coffee Break Su Doku will satisfy on
every level.
The Mammoth Book of Codeword Puzzles is a truly bumper collection
of these hugely popular puzzles - also known as codewords, cipher
crosswords and cipher word puzzles. There are also some fun
variations in the form of dropouts, keywords, coded quotes and long
diversions. In a codeword puzzle, each grid is made up of numbered
squares, with each number corresponding to a letter of the
alphabet. A few letters are given, but the rest must be discovered
by using logic and word power to crack the code. HOURS OF
STIMULATING PUZZLE FUN!
An all-new collection of over 300 puzzles from puzzle master
Charles Timmerman! The latest collection of word searches is packed
with more than 300 new puzzles that feature fun and engaging
themes, including literature, popular culture, nature, history, and
geography. This giant collection is the perfect companion for word
search enthusiasts who can't get enough of puzzles!
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Specially
compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the
only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really
tests their mettle. Prepare yourself for the toughest Su Doku
challenge there is. These diabolically difficult Ultimate Killer Su
Doku puzzles will really put your brainpower to the test as you
'warm up' with the 100 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling
yourself to take on the 100 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready
for the challenge? Not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the
same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical
element that multiplies the challenge. The aim is not only to
complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits
1 to 9, but also to make sure that the outlined sections, called
cages, add up to the number given in each cage. Warning: Not
suitable for amateur puzzlers!
Celebrate your favorite avian friends with this fully-illustrated
500-piece puzzle and booklet set, featuring beautiful illustrations
of North American bird species. * SPECIFICATIONS: A 500-piece
puzzle, printed in full color on high-quality stock. * PUZZLE
DIMENSIONS: This puzzle measures approximately 16 x 20 inches when
finished. * FULLY ILLUSTRATED PACKAGE: This puzzle, deluxe box, and
booklet feature original illustrations of popular bird species
(male and female), including cardinals, blue jays, raptors, and
more. * BOOK INCLUDED: Learn the characteristics of a selection of
North American bird species, as well as tips for birding, in the
enclosed 32-page paperback book (5 x 6 inches), featuring
full-color artwork throughout. * PERFECT GIFT: A unique gift for
bird lovers of all ages.
Puzzles from the Nether re-creates the retro world of Hawkins,
where Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max and their
ever-frazzled parents navigate the Upside Down, fight off herds of
demodogs and eat far too many Eggo's. To help the team, you must
guide Hopper through the demogorgon tunnels, reveal the codes to
help Bob escape Hawkins Lab and solve eerie riddles to earn your
place in the gang. There are more than 100 puzzles and riddles
based on the world of Stranger Things with both fantastically
frightening and whimsically retro artworks throughout the book to
illustrate every brainteaser.
It's a pocket-size brain gym. Now in a portable 4" x 6" format and
priced at only GBP7.99, here are more than 500 full-colour puzzles
from the original Big Book of Brain Games, the book with 470,000
copies in print-the book that Will Shortz praised as "the most
wide-ranging, visually appealing, entertaining collection of
brain-teasers since Sam Lloyd's Cyclopedia of Puzzles," and The
Washington Post called "an opus...mixing math with wonder. Here are
mental games, visual challenges, logic posers, riddles, and
illusions. Each designed to stretch neurons and give the brain a
workout-all in a format that will fit in your pocket. The puzzles
(both original and mind- boggling adaptations of classics) are
rated in difficulty from level one to ten, but even the easiest are
guaranteed to make the solver feel smart. Can you cross the
Impossible Domino Bridge? Break through the Queen's Standoff? Weild
the Sickle of Archimedes? THE LITTLE BOOK OF BIG BRAIN GAMES:
salted peanuts for the mind.
One of the Daily Telegraph's most successful puzzles, the daily
Codeword has won thousands of fans since its introduction in 2003,
being a clever puzzle that tests both vocabulary and numerical
skills, as well as very addictive! Each grid contains numbers that
correspond to a letter of the alphabet, and with the help of a few
solutions to start off, the puzzler must crack the code.
The object of sudoku is simple, the solution however, not so easy
to come by. But you don't need to be a maths expert to love sudoku
- armed only with the numbers 1-9 and a good dose of logic,
challenge yourself with a brand new collection of the nation's
favourite number puzzle.
Everyone's favorite puzzles-now in large print! The Everything
Large Print Word Search Book is the perfect addition for puzzlers
weary of small type and tight spacing in regular word search
puzzles. This all-new volume of oversized puzzles is perfect for
someone who prefers large type, while also helping to boost
vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. There's a puzzle in
here for everyone, with themes ranging from classic television
shows and bestselling books to favorite foods and the latest music.
Don't get stuck in a rut - unleash your ingenuity with these
creative puzzles. Imaginative thinking helps you in all aspects of
life. It allows you to become more resourceful at problem solving,
or to develop unorthodox strategies for dealing with any situation
that might come your way. These brain-training puzzles will teach
you how to break out of the thought patterns that are stifling your
ingenuity. Includes an extended introduction with advice on how to
think in new creative ways, as well as How to Think tips to improve
your innovative-thinking skills as you power through 50 visually
stimulating puzzles.
Indulge your love of fortune-telling with the Tarot Puzzle, a
deluxe 500-piece puzzle celebrating the cards of the Major and
Minor Arcana. * 500-PIECE PUZZLE: Printed on high-quality stock,
this full-color puzzle includes 500 printed pieces that highlight
tarot cards and readings. Finished puzzle measures approximately 16
X 20". * BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Beloved cards of the Major and
Minor Arcana (The Star, The Lovers, etc.) are represented on this
stunning puzzle image. * DELUXE CASE: This puzzle comes housed in a
fully-illustrated box (wafer-sealed) for secure storage. * BONUS
BOOKLET: Flip through an informative, 32-page illustrated booklet
(5 X 6") complete with information on all 78 cards and classic
readings to perform (Past-Present-Future, Celtic Cross, etc.)
Take Care by Posh is a series of beautiful pocket-sized books that
invite you to practice small moments of self-care through mindful
activities, inspirational words, and thought-provoking journal prompts.
With over 100 pages of relaxing puzzles—including dot-to-dot, coloring
pages, crosswords, spot the difference, and finish the
drawing—inspirational words, journal prompts, and interactive
activities on calming, restorative themes, these little books provide
portable moments of peace. Take Care by Posh: Inspired
Activities for Clarity asks you to step away, relax, and re-center.
Take some time for yourself. Take care.
- Every activity in this book has been carefully crafted so
that readers can be inspired and enjoy creating something of beauty
- Everyone can benefit from the stress-relieving effect that
increased focus and creativity can provide
- Relax and unwind with this sophisticated anti-stress
activity and guided prompt book for grown-ups
- Over 7 million in print in the Pocket Posh best-selling
puzzle series.
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