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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games
This unique backgammon set features Gray's iconic aerial
photography of sunbathers and colorful beach umbrellas and includes
30 game pieces, 4 dice, and 1 doubling cube. The Gray Malin Beach
Backgammon Set is the perfect gift for backgammon and fine art
photography enthusiasts alike. Box dimensions: 12" x 8.75" x 1.75"
Every day our numerical skills are tested in different ways, from
shopping to budgeting and bill paying. But not everyone is
comfortable with numbers. "The Complete Book of Fun Maths" is
designed to build up confidence with maths through a series of
progressively more challenging tests and puzzles. There is a hints
section in case you get stuck and a complete set of answers at the
back of the book so you can check how you are doing.
"The Complete Book of Fun Maths" starts with a gentle workout in
an introductory 'limbering-up session', and then builds into a
comprehensive programme via a range of puzzles and tests on
'lateral thinking', 'fun with numbers', 'logic puzzles', 'geometric
puzzles' and 'numerical IQ tests', among others. Soon you will be
handling all kinds of maths puzzles with complete confidence!
Use this and other books in "The IQ Workout Series" as a fun
and informative way of testing, assessing and expanding your
brainpower. These books are suitable for anyone from 18 to 80 who
wants to put themselves to the test. Ken Russell and Philip Carter
have written over 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles and
crosswords.
Looking for something challenging but not impossible, something to
bump up your kakuro technique? This title presents medium-hard
green puzzles that are just right for honing intermediate skills.
Ultimate word search – over 190 pages!
WILL SHORTZ, puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993,
founded and directs the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
and the World Puzzle Championship. He is the Puzzlemaster for NPR's
Weekend Edition Sunday. Shortz lives in Pleasantville, New York.
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.
A simple yet effective brain-boosting programme featuring over 150
puzzles to solve.
Do you want to improve your brain power but don’t know where to start?
This simple four-week plan will show you how. Bestselling author Dr
Gareth Moore brings together the best brain-training puzzles in this
easy-to-follow mental workout, which will improve your cognition,
memory and recall as you solve the puzzles.
Each week, Dr Gareth Moore will introduce you to a new set of puzzles,
which will push your mental agility and help to increase your brain
function. Featuring an explanation on how the puzzles work, alongside
tips and tricks to help you make lasting change and increase your
brain’s neuroplasticity, this is a puzzle programme for anyone who
wants to stay sharp.
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