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Seeking something different to test your crossword skills? Professor Rebus is back with a seventh volume in this best-selling series of perplexing pictogram puzzles! A unique cross between crossword and cryptic visual puzzle, Pitcherwits are the Daily Mail's most popular puzzle, and perfect for crossword fans looking to put their deductive skills to the test! Whether you're looking for a relaxed evening in or setting off on a long commute, Pitcherwits Volume 7 is the ultimate companion.
A wittily illustrated collection of incredible facts, perfect for lovers of strange-but-true trivia What a weird and wonderful world we live in. Countries banning letters of the alphabet, the accidental teabag, and have you ever wondered how much horsepower a horse actually has? Well, you'll be amazed and amused by the revelations and illustrations inside this book of fascinating facts - I shit you not. From bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this quick-fire collection of unbelievable truths includes such insights as: A strawberry is not technically a berry, but a banana is There are twice as many kangaroos in Australia as people Baby tiger sharks eat each other in the womb until only one or two sharks are born 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 A superb addition to anyone's bedside table or bathroom library, this book could help you win at your next quiz or at least give you a bunch of fun facts to spout when you're out and about.
Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-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 beautiful Allotments, by Judy Joel. This 500-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 490 x 360mm/19.3 x 14.2 ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference. This idyllic image is quintessential Judy Joel, evoking the community spirit and charm of all her work. Judy was brought up in Chichester, West Sussex. After leaving the BBC where she worked as a Production Assistant, she started to paint purely for her own and her children's amusement. Out of the blue she was offered an exhibition in London and her paintings are now in collections all over the world. Somewhere in each of her paintings is the white-haired figure of her Mum with a dog. In 1992 she and her husband moved to the lovely unspoilt fishing village of Mousehole in Cornwall and from 2005 until 2021 ran The Little Picture gallery there. In April 2021 they formed The Joel Gallery in Abbey Place. Judy is a member of the Association of British Naive Artists Association (ABNA) and especially enjoys painting commissions of life stories, weddings and people's houses.
From Eastenders to Dr Who, Desert Island Discs to Monty Pyton, The Office to Peaky Blinders, test your knowledge of the history of the BBC and all your favourite programmes with this OFFICIAL puzzle book. From casual quizzers to trivia obsessives, everyone will love this light-hearted and fun book of puzzles and quzzes, released to mark the 100th birthday of the oldest and most famous broadcasting company in the world. Learn about the organisation's history, from its beginnings right up until the present day, discovering all about its fantastic programmes, from comedy, drama and news to soaps, quiz shows and documentaries, along the way. Catch up with your favourite shows, stars and characters and learn about the history of the BBC on the way. You'll find long-standing, iconic series like Dr Who, Eastenders, The Archers or Desert Island Discs as well as cutting-edge dramas such as I May Destroy You and Peaky Blinders. There are also classic comedies like Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and Dad's Army as well as genre-changing hits like The Office or Fleabag. Each spread includes a lively, brief history together with puzzles that will suit all levels of knowledge and skill, making this title the perfect book for everyone to to enjoy. Over its hundred years the BBC has been at the heart of family entertainment and information, known throughout the world for the quality of its output. Packed with history, facts, puzzles, and images of favourite stars and programmes, this is the perfect gift for Christmas and beyond!
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles. The latest title in The Times Fiendish Su Doku series - previously unpublished quality Su Doku puzzles. Includes 180 Fiendish and 20 Super Fiendish puzzles. You don't need to be a mathematical genius to solve the treacherous puzzles in this collection of Fiendishly difficult puzzles - it's simply a question of logic. Since the first Su Doku puzzle appeared in The Times in November 2004, this classic game of logic has become a phenomenon, with over 5 million copies of the Times Su Doku series sold worldwide. Perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles, and guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.
Iconic Watches. Some are heirlooms, connecting generations. Some are gifts, marking a milestone. And some are simply works of beauty, to be treasured for their aesthetics, value, and precision. But every watch, whether as priceless as Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona or as common as a Casio G-Shock, tells a story. In this puzzle, the stories arrive piece by piece, and gradually unite in a celebration of 77 watches. Featuring: 500 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 19" x 23 4/5"
Challenge your brain at home with these enjoyable puzzles. 100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who'd like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues. Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time.
The ideal gift for su doku enthusiasts. If you like to live dangerously and push beyond your mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times' toughest Ultimate Killer puzzles. A bumper collection of more than 360 puzzles for hard-core solvers. Selected from The Times these puzzles will challenge the sharpest minds. Includes Deadly-level Killer puzzles, and Extra Deadly, to really test your limits: this is the only place you'll find such a torturous collection in a single book. These puzzles are not for the fainthearted, they use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku, and have an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well. But unlike with previous books, there is no chance to ease yourself in with Easy, or even Tough puzzles: this book is the Ultimate Killer Su Doku - completely deadly. Puzzles in this collection are taken from Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Books 5, 6 and 7.
The ultimate lateral-thinking challenge. If you relish a serious mental workout, this collection of 100 brain teasers will demand your very best lateral thinking skills and mathematical rigour to solve. These puzzles will amuse and perplex in equal measure. But do not worry, full, detailed solutions are found at the back of the book so you can get into the head of these fiendish setters! These mental puzzles require serious application, imagination and skill to solve. Some demand a logical approach, others a methodical, mathematical mind. Are you up to the challenge of solving these rigorous but entertaining mathematical puzzles?
Settle family disputes with the Scrabble bible! The latest official Scrabble word list, endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play, contains all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins. Does not contain any definitions. Endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play from 1st January 2022, lists all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins. Based on Collins English Dictionary, this is the most comprehensive Scrabble word list ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list. With more than 279,000 permissible words, including inflected forms, this is the ideal training and adjudication tool for everyone playing Scrabble. Endorsed by Mattel and WESPA (the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association) this is the essential reference for all Scrabble players. (c)2023 Mattel. SCRABBLE (TM) and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
Staying active is about more than just your body, the brain needs daily exercise, too. Brain Health for Adults is packed with number and word puzzles that are as fun as they are challenging. The perfect brain workout is just a page turn away! From New York Times puzzlemaker Phil Fraas comes Brain Health Puzzles for Adults: Crosswords, Sudoku, and Other Puzzles That Give the Brain the Exercise It Needs, 135 original puzzles created and curated specifically to give your brain the perfect workout. Brain Health for Adults is a combination of the classics, mixed in with lesser known and equally as challenging number logic puzzles. Crosswords Word Searches Sudoku Calcudoku Futoshiki Narrative logic puzzles Cryptograms Divided into three groups of 45-easy, medium, and hard puzzles-this gradation of difficulty allows puzzlers to pace themselves as they engage in their brain health workouts. So sharpen your pencils and find a cozy corner; it's time to exercise!
Supersized word search fun! Everything is bigger in The Everything Easy Large-Print Word Search Book, Volume 6--the letters, the clues, the grids--and especially the fun! Each of these brand-new puzzles helps you improve vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. With clues ranging from beloved books and classic TV shows to favorite foods and popular vacation spots, these light and easy puzzles are perfect for taking a break--and exercising your mind! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced puzzler, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of quickly solving these entertaining word searches.
PlusWord is the brand new puzzle for lovers of Wordle! Can you complete the grid and find the PlusWord? This is the utterly addictive new puzzle from the pages of the UK's top puzzle paper, The Telegraph. Combining the fun of crosswords with online word-finding puzzles it gives you the best of both worlds to create a fantastic new puzzling experience. Solve the crossword clues and then work out which from the grid can be positioned correctly to form a new five-letter word... there is only one answer! No need to restrict yourself to one a day... there are 150 you can do anytime, anywhere!
Anne Bentley Love Lives Here 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison features inspiring artwork and quotes, such as "Be Kind Rain or Shine", "We Go High", "Love Lives Here", and more. - Assembled puzzle size: 20 x 27'' - Box: 8.25 x 11.25 x 2'' - Includes informational insert about artist and image
Festive fun for all the family! Do you know… • Which band has had the most Christmas number ones? • How many cover versions of ‘All I Want for Christmas’ have been recorded? • Which Christmas song is the most popular single ever released? Can you… • Identify a classic Christmas song from a line sung backwards? • Fill in the blanks of iconic Christmas film lines? • Guess the Christmas film from the critic’s review? Get ready to beat your friends and family in a game of festive charades, discover the joys of Christmas-song Mad Libs, test your competitive side with a game of Who’s in Santa’s Bag?, have a good old-fashioned Rockin’ Robin team quiz, indulge in some merry drinking games; or escape with a Jollyword Puzzle. You’ll soon have Christmas all wrapped up! You’ll find hours of festive fun inside to make sure everyone has a very Holly Jolly Christmas!
Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, featuring Vincent van Gogh's Wheatfield with Cypress. 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. Vincent Van Gogh composed this painting while he was in the Saint-Remy mental asylum, near Arles. The bold use of impasto and the beauty of the towering trees have made this one of his most recognisable works. There are various other versions of the painting, one of which features closer view of the cypresses painted vertically, as well as a replica of this version that Van Gogh painted for his mother and sister.
Welcome to Nathalie Lete's Enchanted World A morel, a pair of butter-yellow chanterelles, a beautiful speckled red agaricus--in this budding grove of magic mushrooms, retrace the magic of Nathalie Lete's imagination, and revel in her breathtaking colors and imagery. Featuring: 1,000 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 19" x 23 4/5"
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles An updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 brand-new annotated practice crosswords. Cryptic crosswords are no longer the preserve of the elite: in this easy-to-use guide, Tim demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue. With clear pictorially presented explanations for many clues, you can revel in the deep satisfaction that comes from finishing cryptic crossword puzzles. Designed to apply to the solving of any cryptic crossword, this book develops and expands Tim’s first book, How to Master The Times Crossword, and is designed to guide the cryptic crossword beginner to an enriched solving experience. 24 clearly annotated practice puzzles from different newspaper and magazine sources Many new hints and tips to help every solver Greatly expanded lists e.g. of those all-important abbreviations you should know 10 top tips from a champion solver on how to tackle a typical daily cryptic Up-to-date sections on the latest help available online eg smartphone and tablet apps In-depth and clear explanations of every clue and puzzle answer Suitable for children as an introduction to cryptics
An active mind is a healthy mind. When young, begin the good practice of learning all you can, and continue this routine throughout your life. Geography, history and the sciences are fascinating and enriching for those who study them. Here it is easy and fun to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your mind. Make deposits into your 'Knowledge Bank' every day and it will deliver high dividends! This is a great companion whether you are lounging in the backyard or at the beach, traveling in a car, bus, train or plane. Seniors refresh their memory of a lifetime of learning, eager youngsters soak up new facts like a sponge, and everyone else marvels at just how amazing a world we live in.
Look up at the spectacular sheer granite rock face of El Capitan within
Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Known for its stunning deep
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