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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games
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.
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.
This "raucous retelling of the life of a consummate gambler,
grifter and quintessential American character" (Kirkus Reviews)
introduces Alvin "Titanic" Thompson (1892-1974), who traveled with
golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. A terrific
read for anyone who has ever laid a bet, Titanic Thompson
recaptures the colorful times of a singular figure.
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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