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The Louise Cunningham Merry and Bright 12 Days of Christmas Advent
Puzzle Calendar from Galison captures the spirit of the holiday
season with twelve whimsical illustrations; one each on twelve
80-piece puzzles. One puzzle a day for the 12 days of Christmas.
Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect
for gifting, reuse, and storage. Inserts of the 12 full puzzle
image is included. * Box Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 5.25", 286 x 210 x
133 mm * Twelve 80 Piece Puzzles; 5 x 7", 127 x 178 mm * Includes
12 Puzzle Inserts with Full Puzzle Images * Ribbon Cut Pieces *
Minimal Puzzle Dust
Ready for more of a challenge? Once you've mastered the easy
puzzles it's time to take it up a notch! Includes: -200
medium-level puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz
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.
Are you smarter than a Singaporean ten-year-old? Can you beat
Sherlock Holmes? If you think the answer is yes - I challenge you
to solve my problems. Here are 125 of the world's best brainteasers
from the last two millennia, taking us from ancient China to
medieval Europe, Victorian England to modern-day Japan, with
stories of espionage, mathematical breakthroughs and puzzling
rivalries along the way. Pit your wits against logic puzzles and
kinship riddles, pangrams and river-crossing conundrums. Some
solutions rely on a touch of cunning, others call for creativity,
others need mercilessly logical thought. Some can only be solved be
2 per cent of the population. All are guaranteed to sharpen your
mind. Let's get puzzling!
A 1000-PIECE PUZZLE inspired by the life and works of the Brontë
family. The perfect challenge for book lovers - or anyone who loves
a good jigsaw. ALL YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTERS can be found hidden in
this detailed puzzle, as well as some real-life historical figures
who played a part in their lives. INCLUDES A PULL-OUT POSTER
identifying all the characters and telling their tales "THE WORLD
OF..." JIGSAWS are a fun way of celebrating the lives and works of
creative greats. Also available in the series: The World of Frida
Kahlo, The World of Shakespeare, The World of Jane Austen
SCREEN-FREE FUN from one of the world's leading publishers of books
and gifts on the creative arts. Laurence King Publishing works with
some of the world's best illustrators, designers, artists, and
photographers to create beautifully produced books and gifts which
are acclaimed for their inventiveness, beautiful design and
authoritative texts. A GOOD-SIZED PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 68 cm
(19 x 27 in.) when completed. Enter the world of the Brontës with
this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Travel across the blustery Yorkshire
moors and into the dark, gloomy schoolrooms and weathered stone
buildings of nineteenth-century England to spot Cathy and
Heathcliff at Wuthering Heights, Jane and Mr Rochester getting
married, and a host of other fictional and real-life characters
while you build the puzzle. Includes a fold-out poster that
highlights characters, locations and key moments.
Bring Cuba to life with this 1000 piece puzzle from Galison,
featuring an illustration by the talented Michael Storrings. -
Assembled puzzle size: 20 x 27'' - Box: 8.25 x 11.25 x 2'' -
Includes informational insert about artist and image
An exciting new take on a literary classic, The Jane Austen Escape
Room Book is sure to delight and intrigue fans, old and new, of
Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice. This elegant book presents a
chance to experience a classic piece of literature in an all-new
way. The Jane Austen Escape Room Book combines the characters that
you know and love with the intrigue of mystery as you solve puzzles
and riddles to help Elizabeth find her way back to the arms of Mr.
Darcy. This thrilling new take on the ever-adored Pride and
Prejudice, exquisitely illustrated by Marjolein Bastin, is the
perfect gift for the Jane Austen fan in your life!
A JIGSAW WITH A TWIST - No two shapes are the same, and each piece
is a fish (or other sea creature, plus one that's a diver! See if
you can spot it!) HOURS OF MADDENING FUN Have you got what it takes
to assemble all 299 fish into a perfect puzzle? CHARMING
ILLUSTRATIONS by Lea Maupetit STURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect
for gifting and storage Have you got what it takes to corral all
299 sea creatures into a perfect puzzle? In this cunning cluster
puzzle, there are no regular jigsaw shapes: each piece takes the
outline of the creature itself. And there are 299 of them! Can you
fit them all together?
Throughout recorded history, mankind has turned to language play
as a source of entertainment and intellectual stimulation. This
unique new reference provides comprehensive listings and
explainations, together with samples and historical information,
concerning the hundreds of letter and word games, puzzles, and
linguistic entertainments that enrich our cultural life.
In an introductory section, the author discusses the various
ways of manipulating words and letters and the relation of this
pastime to literature, linguistics, education and humor. He
comments on the use of word-play techniques in the teaching of
language arts, noting their demonstrated benefits in stimulating
creativity and motivating the unwilling student. Turning to the
literary uses of language play, he talks about writers--from
Shakespeare, Dickens, James Joyce, and Gertrude Stein to the
dadaists, Edward Lear, Ogden Nash, and various contemporary
literary artists--whose linguistic devices run the gamut from
riddles, acrostics, cross-word puzzles, and anagrams--are
considered, along with individual and group games intended to
entertain, teach skills, or challenge the imagination or
intellect.
A colorful collection of iconic and quirky vintage cookbook covers
from artist and illustrator Richard Baker, a visual feast of a
puzzle for bibliophiles and foodies alike. Piece together your own
colorful collection of vintage cookbook covers! Classic Cookbooks
1000-Piece Puzzle features artist Richard Baker's amazing paintings
of beloved real cookbooks, both iconic like The Joy of Cooking,
Mastering the French Kitchen, and The Dooky Chase Cookbook and
quirky, like Fabulous Fondues and Love & Knishes. Each book
portrait captures the telltale signs of wear from years in the
kitchen. The perfect gift for foodies, home chefs, book lovers and
collectors everywhere.
Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. Will
you accept the challenge of 200 new thematic word searches, perfect
for whiling away your downtime, on the commute, on holiday or
relaxing at home? Relax and give your brain a workout. Ideal for
whiling away those long commutes, travelling on holiday or relaxing
at home. Can you find all of the words hidden in the thematic
grids? Grab a pencil and challenge yourself.
Part of a new, exciting series of ethical, sustainable and
earth-friendly jigsaw puzzles. This high-quality, 1000-piece jigsaw
puzzle from Flame Tree is made with renewable board, sturdy pieces
and a recyclable bag and features powerful and popular works of
art. The 1000 pieces will satisfy your need for a challenge, with
the charming The Common by Angela Harding. 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. FSC,
recycled materials used. Angela Harding has lived in Rutland in the
UK since 1988. She first arrived as Artist in Residence at
Uppingham School and has been inspired by the British countryside
ever since. She has a love for familiar garden birds and makes
quick scribbles when she sees them out in the wild, so that she can
develop them into formal designs in her studio. The Common is an
illustration of Minchinhampton common in Gloucestershire which
resides on chalk land and is a refuge for orchids, blue butterflies
and meadow pipits. It is a wonderful piece of the natural world in
a busy commuter belt.
From the bestselling author of Alex's Adventures in Numberland and Can You Solve My Problems? comes a fascinating, hugely entertaining collection of puzzles for crossword addicts and language-lovers of all stripes.
Can you decipher the code of a long-lost civilization? Or solve riddles in runes? Or will you get lost in translation?
Crossing continents and borders, bestselling puzzle author Alex Bellos has gathered more than one hundred of the world’s best conundrums that celebrate the rich diversity of human language and culture, all while testing your deduction, intuition and street smarts.
Explore a galaxy of fun with the crew from the U.S.S. Enterprise reimagined as cats in this playful puzzle celebrating the classic Star Trek series. Experience Star Trek: The Original Series as never before: with a crew of cats! This feline-filled 1,000 piece puzzle features Jenny Parks’ beloved illustrations reimagining the U.S.S. Enterprise crew as cats, perfect for fans of all ages to enjoy solving together. TM & © 2021 CBS Studios Inc. Star Trek and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Perfect for Star Trek fans and cat fans alike, ages 9 and up
Acclaimed Japanese mathematics instructor Tetsuya Miyamoto
developed KenKen in 2004 and it has since taken over the puzzling
world. 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! Intrigued by KenKen? Novices can tie
on their white belts and begin their puzzle-solving journey here.
But be warned: once you begin, you'll never want to stop! It
includes 300 puzzles.
Get into the holiday sprirt with the Winter Snow Globe 500 Piece
Foil Puzzle from Galison. Piece together this puzzle to reveal a
snowy village with festive trees and forest friends like deer and
cardinals all inside a snow globe. Puzzle and box are embellished
with foil for an extra festive flair. All Galison puzzles are
packaged in a sturdy, matte-finish box perfect for gift giving and
storage. Image by Joy Laforme - Box: 8 x 8 x 2'' , Puzzle: 20" x
20" - Contains informational insert about artist and image
The Derrick Adams x Dreamyard 500 Piece Double-Sided Puzzle
features a painting by artist Derrick Adams on one side, and
paintings by Dreamyard middle school students in the Bronx who were
inspired by Adams on the other side. For easy sorting, puzzles
pieces are matte finish and shiny on opposite sides. Adams is a
multidisciplinary artist whose work explores how African American
experiences intersect with art history, American iconography, and
consumerism. DreamYard In School Programs provide over 150
residencies and after school programs to more than 45 Bronx public
schools, combining standards-based art instruction with social
justice pedagogy systems to inspire students to develop character,
scholarship and artistic voice to create change. 100% of the net
proceeds from this project will be donated to the DreamYard
scholarship fund. * 500 Double-sided Pieces, Ribbon Cut * Box Size:
11.5 x 8.5 x 1.5", 292 x 216 x 38 mm * Puzzle Size: 24 x 18", 610 x
458 mm * Includes Puzzle Insert with Full Puzzle Images * Virtually
No Puzzle Dust
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