This collection of verbal and visual challenges will help you stay sharp and stimulated as you embark on a new chapter in life Retirement is incredibly rich with possibilities - it's just a question of how to fill all that free time. Well, now that you've earned many an hour of peaceful freedom, how about a puzzle or two to prove you're still as clever as you always were? From quick-fire trivia questions to more leisurely crosswords and sudoku, whether you're a recent retiree, approaching the big day or have been enjoying your freedom for years, there's plenty in these pages to keep you busy and set your mind purring. Inside you will find a rich variety of puzzles for all tastes, including these: Find a whole new set of hobbies within a raft of word searches Spot the differences between various comical scenarios you might find yourself in Shuffle a bunch of anagrams to locate some objects that could come in handy Tackle the pictorial problems posed by a variety of rebus puzzles

The race to finish the puzzles in this marathon-themed book begins here as puzzle enthusiasts endure word fun and entertainment galore. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving the daily Jumble(R), which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.

1000-PIECE PUZZLE: The 1000-piece puzzle reimagines Dickens' life and scenes from his novels in glorious detail BEAUTIFUL, INTRICATE ILLUSTRATIONS: Spot famous fictional characters, fellow writers, and historical characters as you build the puzzle POSTER INCLUDED: Includes fun Dickens facts on a fold-out poster EASY HANDLING: The 1000 puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy. The completed puzzle measures A2 in size and the jigsaw puzzle box measures 267 x 267 x 48 mm GIFT: The perfect gift for Dickens fans or those who want to spend time away from their screens The 1000-piece The World of Charles Dickens jigsaw puzzle by Laurence King Publishing is a puzzler's dream. Jigsaw puzzles are back as a wellness trend and this beautifully illustrated one is sure to help you relax while immersing yourself in Dickens's legendary London. Will you brave the back alleys to find Fagin's den, or risk Scrooge's scowl at the counting house? From Uriah Heep's villainous comedy to Miss Havisham's eternal heartache, Dickens fans will - like Oliver - find themselves asking for more as they build this 1000-piece puzzle and relive the dramas hidden within.

Puzzle enthusiasts will be mystified by this new collection of magical Jumble puzzles. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving the daily Jumble(R), which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.

For centuries logic puzzles have entertained, inspired an educated kids of all ages Studies have shown that these engaging 'brain teasers' provide unsurpassed benefits to the body and mind, increasing manual dexterity, mathematical abilities and overall intellectual agility. "Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles" provides plans and instructions for crafting 18 of the most popular manual puzzles. Projects range from traditional 'out together / take apart' games like pentominoes and soma cubes to more sophisticated 'unlocking' head-scratchers, such as the Burr and Heart Box puzzles. Readers will also learn specialised cutting, drilling, sanding, gluing and finishing techniques that make crafting wooden puzzles possible.

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. The ideal pastime while, 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.

Dogs dressed in their winter sweaters and hats? What could be more festive and fun than the Winter Dogs 500 Piece Puzzle from Galison? Piece together to reveal the scene of dogs and their owners out and about getting ready for their holiday celebrations, image by Louise Cunningham - Box: 8 x 8 x 2.5'' , Puzzle : 20" x 20" - Contains informational insert about artist and image

Sum-thing big is on the horizon Kakuro puzzles (also known as cross sums) are like a combination of crosswords and sudoku: each clue in the grid tells you the sum of the digits in its answer, and just like sudoku, digits are never repeated within an answer. From this simple premise, extremely challenging puzzles can be constructed, and that’s just what Conceptis Puzzles has done for these collections, which each contain 72 supersized kakuro, offering massive solving pleasure for the brave souls who love tackling such challenges.

You know a pile of poo when you see one. But what about when the poo is carefully concealed in an everyday scene? With great artistry and mischievous glee, bestselling author Hugh Jassburn has created a selection of entrancing visual puzzles to keep you entertained whenever you need a comfort break. Whether you're scanning a busy beach or scoping out a city street, there's a dump to be discovered on every spread of this highly amusing search-and-find book.

Go down the rabbit hole and create your own adventures in Wonderland with this curiouser and curiouser 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. From the Mad Hatter's tea party to the Jabberwocky poem, the Cheshire Cat and Tweedledum and Tweedledee, rediscover all the best characters, memorable scenes and cultural references from the Alice stories with this beautifully surreal and surprising jigsaw. Alice fans young and old will delight in the fun facts and interesting insights behind the stories with the accompanying fold-out poster.

Relax and spend quiet moments enjoying the Rialto Bridge in Venice! Mindbogglers 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles feature spectacular images from picturesque parts of the world, with photographs carefully selected for their detail, composition, quality and beauty. Showcasing a visually appealing scene, this jigsaw puzzle is great fun to put together, either as a rewarding solo pursuit or a challenge to complete with family or friends.

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