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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.
They call it 'speedcubing'- and mind-bending blur of quick twists
and turns that solves Rubik's Cube in times that have been clocked
at less than 20 seconds! Today, thanks to the 2003 revival of the
Rubik's World Championships, speedcubing is spreading like
wildfire. Here, complete with detailed illustrations and basic as
well as advanced solving techniques, is the ultimate speedcuber's
guide. It not only gives the solution to the familiar 3X3X3 cube
(which has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 - that's 43 quintillion -
possible positions), but also the 2X2X2, 4X4X4, and staggeringly
difficult 5X5X5 puzzles. With millions of cubes out there and
countless would-be champions looking for tips to improve their
times, this is the definitive manual for this unique sport.
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.
The next in a new series: a positively HUGE book of 500 sudoku
puzzles for all skill levels What's better than a book of sudoku? A
Great Big Book of Sudoku! If you can't get enough of these grids,
you're sure to enjoy this extra-large collection of 500 sudoku
puzzles that get progressively challenging as you go. Features: -
500 easy to hard puzzles - Big grids for easy solving -
Introduction by legendary Puzzlemaster Will Shortz
'An entertaining book we can all enjoy... highly informative and
amusing.' Daily Mail 'Full of valuable insight...this is a
must-read for those looking to nail their next interview.'
Publishers Weekly How Do You Fight a Horse-Sized Duck? explores the
new world of interviewing at A-list employers like Apple, Netflix
and Amazon. It reveals more than 70 outrageously perplexing riddles
and puzzles and supplies both answers and general strategy for
creative problem-solving. Questions like: Today is Tuesday. What
day of the week will it be 10 years from now on this date? How
would you empty a plane full of Skittles? How many times would you
have to scoop the ocean with a bucket to cause sea levels to drop
one foot? You have a broken calculator. The only number key that
works is the 0. All the operator keys work. How can you get the
number 24? How many dogs have the exact same number of hairs?
You are Sherlock Holmes... at home at 221b Baker Street, when a
mysterious letter is posted through your door. What is the meaning
of the message cut from newsprint? Is there a clue hidden in the
letters? Could there be more to discover in the fog-bound alleys of
London town? This ingenious new series is a spin on the current
urban craze for 'Escape Rooms', in which participants are locked in
rooms, and must solve the puzzles they find there to make good
their escape. Here, the book becomes the locked room, the pages
become the path, and the reader can take on a challenge every bit
as brain-teasing from the comfort of their own home. Visual clues
are hidden among the intriguing illustrations; fiendish riddles,
logic puzzles, and timed challenges unlock hidden doors and reveal
the direction of travel; and mathematical problems provide the
codes required to follow the correct path. There are maps and mazes
to explore; references to the original Sherlock Holmes adventures
to unravel; and a code-wheel that holds the key to unlocking the
next page. Solve the puzzles correctly to escape. Get them wrong,
and you will find yourself further and further along the path to
your own demise.
THE TANGRAM is one of the oldest types of dissection puzzles in the
world that originated from China. It traditionally requires the
participant to arrange seven pieces (or 'tans') into a shape just
by looking at the given silhouette.LEARN WHILE PLAYING The puzzles
in this unique book are fresh, innovative and compelling. The
puzzle pieces are building units for puzzles that boost mental
dexterity with a variety of challenges from various fields of
recreational mathematics. Come on and play with symmetry puzzles,
cover-up puzzles and self-similarity puzzles to increase your skill
and mental acuity!NEW PUZZLE DESIGNS To add variety and challenge,
some of the puzzles may not use all seven pieces of the Tangram
set, while others may use pieces from two or more sets.The authors
utilize a creative twist in this collection that is different from
classic Tangram puzzles: Most of the puzzles do not allow
connections between the pieces unless they share a common edge.
With this slight change to the rules, an entirely new universe of
Tangram puzzles and challenges is unleashed to delight the puzzle
solver!PROVIDES HOURS OF FUN The majority of the puzzles in this
book are new and original. They range in difficulty to suit various
levels of puzzle enthusiasts. Some selections are based upon famous
classic puzzles while others are modified to stimulate and
captivate the puzzlist as they have done for more than a thousand
years!
Do you feel like you've solved enough traditional Sudoku,
crosswords and logic problems to last a lifetime? Thinh Lai's
Puzzle Universe is the second book in an exciting new series for
everyone who loves puzzles and wants something fresh! Vietnamese
puzzle master Lai Van Duc Thinh has created a series of original
puzzle types sure to test the skills of even the most experienced
puzzle-solver. Creatively stimulating new puzzles include Bar Code,
Elbow Room, Boxing Match, Borderlands and more, each of which come
with full instructions on how to solve them, as well as a variety
of difficulty levels to aid in your progression.
Math meets sudoku in this fun, challenging puzzle craze from Japan.
KenKen is a grid-based numerical puzzle that uses basic math
operations--addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division--while also challenging your logic and problem-solving
skills. In a way, KenKen is like a game of pool or even chess: The
more you think ahead to your next move and consider all the
possible outcomes, the better you'll get . . . and the smarter
you'll become! Need to learn more about KenKen, or hone your rusty
solving skills? These easier white belt puzzles are great for those
just beginning to navigate this fun type of puzzle.
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,
featuring Beryl Cook's 'Good Times'. 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. Now includes an A4 poster for reference.
British Artist Beryl Cook produced vivid oil paintings, which
immediately became popular where she lived in Plymouth and let her
to exhibit in London galleries continuously for thirty-two years.
Cook painted with passion, putting her heart and soul into every
piece and in doing so captured a completely original style that was
instantly recognisable. Her flamboyant and extrovert characters
encompass the absurdities of human behaviour with warmth and
humour.
Never get stuck inside an escape room again, with this strategy
guidebook to beating your favorite immersive interactive game-from
a well-known game designer and puzzle enthusiast Chances are you
have visited an escape room, whether for a birthday party, a
corporate team-building exercise, or as a weekend excursion with
your friends. But what does it take to maximize your chances of
solving the puzzles, while ensuring everyone has a good time along
the way? Planning Your Escape is the perfect guide to making sure
you never get stuck in another escape room again. Game designer
extraordinaire Laura Hall has all the best strategies for every
room you might encounter, so your team can function like a
well-oiled machine. This guide offers: -A history of puzzles and
experiential entertainment, from the 4,000-year-old dexterity
puzzles of Mohenjo-daro to the spectacle of immersive theater
installations like Secret Cinema, Meow Wolf, and Sleep No More;
-Different types of escape rooms, and solvable examples of the
common puzzles they employ; -Common escape room player personality
types, and how best to work with them; and -Advice for constructing
your own escape rooms and puzzle hunts Bringing in a cast of
experts, Planning Your Escape is the must-have strategy book for
any escape room enthusiast, puzzle fan, and aspiring experience
designer. Get ready to wow your friends and impress your co-workers
with your new skills, and never enter a room you can't get out of
again!
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!
More than 2 million Everything(R) games books sold
Do you love a good word search, but hate the small type and
tight spacing in typical word search puzzles? With 150 oversized,
large-type puzzles, "The Everything Large-Print Word Search Book,
Volume V" is for you This all-new volume helps you avoid eyestrain
while boosting vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills.
Featuring puzzle themes including:
- Favorite foods
- Popular music
- Sports
- Plants and animals
It doesn't matter if you're a word search beginner or an
experienced expert, this volume is perfect for all skill levels.
With "The Everything Large-Print Word Search Book, Volume V,"
you'll have hours of puzzling fun...without having to squint
Introduce a music legend with this puzzle inspired by the iconic
pop star. The Tuna Turner Music Cats 100 Piece Puzzle foil includes
shiny embellishments on the box and puzzle and is great fun for
everyone. Mudpuppy puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy
boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. * 100pc puzzle: 14
x 14", 35.5 x 35.5 cm * Foil embellishments on puzzle and box *
Box: 7 x 7 x 1.5", 18 x 18 x 4 cm * Ages 6-99 * Puzzle greyboard
contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper.
Printed with nontoxic inks.
Challenge yourself at home with number puzzles
Previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from The Times, which help
develop your skills 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.
Dive into this challenging collection of the world's favourite
puzzle, with 210 brand-new sudokus to savour. The Guardian's sudoku
puzzles are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day
and are now available in this carefully curated compilation. These
previously unpublished puzzles increase in difficulty as the book
progresses, so will test everyone from a sudoku novice to a
seasoned expert.
Sure to be a challenge for the puzzle enthusiast, the Cosmic Lights
500 Piece Puzzle portrays the mysterious vastness of space. Galison
puzzles are packaged in stylish matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect
for gifting, reuse, and storage. - Package: 8 x 8 x 2" - Complete
puzzle: 20 x 20"
Strictly for grown-ups! This saucy selection of puzzles puts the
tease in brain-teasers, and makes a racy replacement for life's
idle moments Put down your phone, tablet or smutty magazine and
pick up this crude collection of conundrums and provocative
puzzles. Whether you want to dive straight into the Bootylicious
Bottoms Word Search, test your logic with a Raunchy Riddler, or
even try your hand at the Sex Toys Sudoku, there are puzzles here
to tickle a whole range of fancies. Inside you will find a variety
of juicy puzzles, including these: Shuffle the letters of anagrams
to identify seriously smutty lingo Pair up the matching icons in
the playful picture puzzles Test your knowledge of everything
erotic with a range of titillating trivia Join up the dot-to-dots
to discover some sensual sex positions So, what are you waiting
for? If you like the idea of puzzles that are a bit more naughty
than they are nice, this is the perfect book for you.
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