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Discover 366 fun and surprising stories about Wales - each linked
to a specific day of the year. Did you know that the recipe of
Tennessee's famous Jack Daniel's whiskey is rumoured to have
originated in Llanelli, or that the world's first radio play was
set in a Welsh coal mine? Why was a showing of the Jurassic Park
film in Carmarthen so special, and how is Rupert Bear connected to
Snowdonia? Delve in to discover the stories that most history books
leave out.
Challenge yourself at home with number puzzles
The latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from The
Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of
arithmetic.
This addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test
your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking
Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty.
The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added
mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row,
column and cube so that it contains the numbers 1-9, it is also
necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number
as well.
With 200 new Moderate, Tricky, Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles,
there is no chance to ease yourself in with simple puzzles. For those
who like to live dangerously and push beyond their mental comfort zone,
steel yourself for The Times' next, terribly tough instalment.
Jonathan Adler is a design company that creates luxe and livable
interiors and chic products that are synonymous with modern
American glamour. The Jonathan Adler Helsinki Classic Bandana Game
from Galison is a unique game format where the game board is made
of cotton and printed with Adler's Helsinki theme for a fresh,
mood-lifting Scandinavian-modern vibe. The set includes 16 wooden
game pieces, 2 dice and an instruction booklet which includes five
How-to-Style bandana techniques. * Two-Piece Colorful Box: 8 x 8 x
1.25", 203 x 32mm * Bandana Size: 21.25 x 21.25", 552 X 552mm * 16
Wooden Game Pieces + 2 Dice * Cotton drawstring pouch * Instruction
booklet includes game instructions and 5 bandana tying tips (3 ways
to wear and 2 ways to use)
Gray Malin's awe-inspiring aerial photographs are shot from
doorless helicopters, creating stunning celebrations of natural
form, color, and repetition. This two-sided puzzle features a
majestic mountainside ski-slope and skiers on one side and an array
of rainbow hues decorating the crisp white snow of a luxury ski
resort on the other side.
A massive 300 word search puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback -
this is the perfect word search gift book for adults of any age.
With a huge mix of fascinating subjects, the 15 x 15 grids are each
arranged on their own page and solutions are easily found in the
back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format, the book can
be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside table.
The Daily Mail's most popular picture puzzles, Pitcherwits are an
intriguing mix of crossword and cryptic visual puzzle. Now,
Professor Rebus is back with Pitcherwits Volume 4, packed full of
even more perplexing pictogram puzzles. This book contains 200 new
Pitcherwits puzzles, and is perfect for all puzzle fans who are
looking for something a little bit different to test their
deductive skills.
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.
Challenge yourself word puzzles Challenge yourself with this set of
200 cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world
compiled by the Times Crossword Editors. Following in the tradition
of The Times’ authoritative, highest-quality, challenging cryptic
crosswords, this latest collection offers an enjoyable and
stimulating way to while away your free time and exercise the grey
matter with intriguing clues and complex wordplay. Enjoy pitting
your wits against the crafty elegance of the world’s best
crossword setters Addictive, taxing and compelling, this book is
packed with 200 high-quality puzzles chosen by former Times
Crossword Editors. Puzzles selected from Times Cryptic Crossword
Books 14, 15 and 16.
Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. The
Times2 Jumbo Crossword is an entertaining test of word power and
general knowledge. The 60 crosswords in this collection offer the
same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid
means there are more clues to enjoy and some longer words and
phrases to muse on. The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword now appears weekly
in the Saturday edition of The Times. It provides a constant
alternative to The Times jumbo cryptic crossword. The Times 2 Jumbo
Crosswords are intended to be exactly the same type as the normal
daily crossword in The Times 2 section with the same mixture of
reasonably-challenging but not too recondite words and references.
The Times 2 Crossword editor, John Grimshaw, has selected 60 of the
best crosswords from The Times to form this enjoyable collection.
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.
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 Hokusai's The Great Wave. 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. The
most notable period in Hokusai's artistic life was the latter part
of his career, beginning in 1830 when he was 70 years old. He began
the series of landscapes he is most famous for: 'Thirty-six Views
of Mount Fuji', which included The Great Wave, off Kanagawa,
probably his most iconic image.
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A challenging collection of 225 vintage crosswords culled from
America's premier puzzle series. These puzzles have been revised
and updated to satisfy even the most sophisticated puzzle fans.
How trained is your brain? Test your memory with these visually
appealing puzzles! In this book, you'll get the chance to see how
well you can remember what you just saw-and then practice your
skills to try to improve them! First, study each photo for the
given time limit, then turn the page for a list of questions about
it. Some will be easy, asking about the most prominent images in
the picture. Others, though, will be tricky, focusing on background
details of fun, intricate images featuring flamenco dancers,
tapestries, robot toys, emojis, gondolas, and much more. Test your
memory and enjoy yourself... or solve with friends for a fun group
activity!
Who wrote Only Fools and Horses? What is Rodney Trotter's middle
name? What is the name of the actor who played Uncle Albert? When
the first episode of Only Fools and Horses hit our screens in
September 1981, the show became an instant classic. Over the years
it has gone from strength to strength and is now widely regarded as
one of the greatest British comedies of all time. Whether you are
looking to spice up your pub quiz or really test your in-depth
knowledge of the Trotters, The Only Fools and Horses Quiz Book is a
welcome, quirky addition to the bookshelf of any fan that will keep
you quizzing - and laughing - for hours on end.
Strange happenstances and chance encounters have puzzled us for
centuries. This fun and fascinating book takes readers on a journey
through the mathematics behind coincidences both famous and
never-before-examined. From peculiar patterns in geometry and
calculus to the famous Waring Problem, and other astonishing
numerical curiosities, The Call of Coincidence begins by examining
the mathematical properties that underpin everything there is.
Next, author Owen O'Shea - along with fictional guides Charlie
Chance and the enigmatic Dr. Moogle - reveals surprising
connections and correlations throughout history, including
numerical coincidences behind the reign of King Richard III, the
sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the 1996 FIFA World Cup, and
much, much more. By investigating the properties, puzzles, and
problems within, you will gain a newfound appreciation for the
beautiful simplicity of mathematics in its many forms. Featuring
surprising trivia gems alongside serious questions like why there
is something rather than nothing, readers will be enriched by this
exploration of remarkable number coincidences and the mathematics
that make them possible - and probable.
The Everything Easy Large-Print Word Search Book, Volume 5 is a
must-have collection for the word search solver who prefers
larger-print searches! Readers of all ages will enjoy these quick,
fun puzzles without straining their eyes. This volume of brand-new
puzzles will delight word search fans who can't get enough of these
bestselling pencil puzzles.
Complete answer key included Can you find all the fruits of the
spirit in one puzzle? How many words from Psalm 23 will catch your
eye? Clean, fun, and just challenging enough, this book is a
perfect gift for the puzzler in your life. Peace of Mind Bible Word
Search combines brain-building fun with the powerful passages and
teachings of the Bible. Thanks to large, boldface print, puzzle
enthusiasts young and old can enrich their free time finding hidden
words and phrases from beloved selections of scripture. From
treasured Proverbs, to women of the Bible, to the Ten Commandments,
to the life of Jesus, each themed word find is a chance for readers
to strengthen and celebrate elements of faith while finding
satisfaction in solving a puzzle. Keep your brain sharp, your eyes
at ease, and your heart full of God's Word! Enjoy 150 word search
puzzles based around Biblical themes Highlights some of the most
treasured passages and themes of the Bible Large, bold print
prevents eye strain while you test your Bible knowledge!
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, with
the charming Behind the Squires, Devon by Hilary Jones. 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. Includes an A4 poster for
reference. Hilary Jones grew up in Somerset but came to London when
she was young. She has always loved wildlife and flowers, having
gardened with her grandfather when she was little. Although she
enjoyed drawing at school, she never had any formal art training,
but her love of cats inspired her first successful paintings and
they feature in most of her work.
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