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200 New Puzzles -- From Easy to Just About Difficult Su Doku, "the crossword without words," comes with a warning: it is seriously addictive. You don't need to be a mathematical genius to solve these puzzles; it is simply a question of logic and a little patience.
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 Moomin: A Dangerous Journey. 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 Dangerous Journey by Tove Jansson was originally published in 1977. Translated by Kingsley Hart, it tells the story of Susanna who finds a pair of magic spectacles that transport her from the field in which she is reading. She finds herself on an adventure filled with swamps, volcanoes , dried-up oceans and jungles that only the young girl's friends from Moominvalley can help her with. The popular characters Sniff, Snufkin and Mo omin all show up, however it is Too-Ticky who is the real hero of the st ory as she is able to use her balloon to finally bring Susanna back home. The beautiful watercolours throughout the picture book use fresh, bright colo urs to create the exciting world of Moominvalley. It is the last of Jansson's picture books, with two others published before it: The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My and Who Will Comfort Toffle?
Award-winning designer, illustrator, and creative director Michael Storrings captures the spirit of the holiday season all over the world with twelve illustrations; one each on twelve 80-piece puzzles. One puzzle a day for the 12 days of Christmas. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. Inserts of the 12 full puzzle image is included. * Box Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 5.25", 286 x 210 x 133 mm * Twelve 80 Piece Puzzles; 5 x 7", 127 x 178 mm * Includes 12 Puzzle Inserts with Full Puzzle Images * Ribbon Cut Pieces * Minimal Puzzle Dust
Ever since Arthur Conan Doyle created the pipe-smoking, deer stalkered character, Sherlock Holmes, he has become a part of popular culture for generations, and here every aspect of the legendary detective is investigated. Brimming with strange and amusing facts, Sherlock Holmes explores this timeless character and the continuation of impact it has had on audiences today. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide-range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.
Lady Danbury is hosting a sparkling soirée to begin the year's social
season, and you're invited to piece together all the splendour, suitors
and scandal.
This book is a perfect combination of almost all possible connotations of the names of the four suits of the deck. The different meanings, riding on fascinating, mind-boggling activities and exercises, will make you forget to keep a track of time! Watch out as you go through the pages. You might just Call a Spade a Spade, and then think again. You could get Hit by a Club! or even get Spoiled for Diamonds! You might even end up losing yourself in A Game of Hearts! Go with the flow and be ready to be swept off your feed by the enchanted appeal of this book.
Piece together the world of Jane Austen in this exciting new 1000 piece jigsaw, inspired by the life and works of the prolific author. Featuring a wide cast of Jane Austen's contemporaries and characters, take a tour of Austen's world from the rolling hills of Derbyshire, via Hampshire and Lyme Regis, to the golden stone of the Bath skyline as your build this puzzle. All of your favourites are hiding in this busy and engaging scene, waiting to be found by you! From Mr Darcy walking the grounds of Pemberley, to Anne Eliot enjoying a seaside escape, discover hidden gems as you make this puzzle and enjoy the final scene. The perfect challenge for Janeites, or anyone who loves a good jigsaw, this puzzle full of whispered intrigues, harmonious weddings and proposals is sure to delight. The World of Jane Austen is the second in Laurence King's new series of jigsaw puzzles, following The World of Shakespeare, and includes a pull-out poster full of fun Austen facts
'n Splinternuwe versameling van 60 van HUISGENOOT se immergewilde groot blokraaisels, met hulle oplossings agterin die boek. Derduisende liefhebbers sal verheug wees dat daar 'n nuwe boek is.
Sum-thing big is on the horizon Kakuro puzzles (also known as cross sums) are like a combination of crosswords and sudoku: each clue in the grid tells you the sum of the digits in its answer, and just like sudoku, digits are never repeated within an answer. From this simple premise, extremely challenging puzzles can be constructed, and that’s just what Conceptis Puzzles has done for these collections, which each contain 72 supersized kakuro, offering massive solving pleasure for the brave souls who love tackling such challenges.
Maleska and Samson have gone back to previous collections to find the best puzzles for this super book. Wordplay, puns, anagrams, step-quotes, funny and fanciful theme puzzles are all included, promising new fun for the many fans of the Simon & Schuster series.
Hinkler's 2000-piece deluxe jigsaw range is the perfect challenge for puzzle enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Puzzlers will be rewarded with spectacular illustrations, carefully crafted with detail, composition and beauty. Showcasing a striking scene of hot-air balloons over mountain peaks exquisitely illustrated by accomplished artist Simon Mendez, plus five hidden pictures cleverly concealed within the artwork, this jigsaw is great fun to put together as a rewarding solo pursuit or a challenge to complete with friends. Also features a handy box display stand, so puzzlers can easily reference the image as they work.
Take a moment to unwind with this activity book, packed with calming puzzles, breathing exercises and colouring pages The wonderful thing about mindfulness is there are so many ways to practise it, and it's no surprise that colouring and puzzle-solving have become favourite relaxation techniques for many. Filled with suitably soothing activities designed to focus your attention and free your mind of worry, this book contains 177 therapeutic puzzles, as well as breathing exercises, colouring pages and positive mantras to help you find your zen. Discover crosswords, mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots and much more, each providing the perfect break from your day-to-day hassles. And it's not just stress relief - solving puzzles is also believed to improve your memory, increase productivity and boost your mood. If you've had a long day, The Mindfulness Activity Book may be just what you need to wind down, allowing you to become fully absorbed in the present moment.
The logical choice for lavatory reading. Easy sudoku are perfect for solving when you have a few minutes on your hands...wherever you may be. Just toss this pocket-size book into your bag or leave it in a convenient location, and you'll be ready for sudoku-solving enjoyment at any moment!
The Louise Cunningham Merry and Bright 12 Days of Christmas Advent Puzzle Calendar from Galison captures the spirit of the holiday season with twelve whimsical illustrations; one each on twelve 80-piece puzzles. One puzzle a day for the 12 days of Christmas. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. Inserts of the 12 full puzzle image is included. * Box Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 5.25", 286 x 210 x 133 mm * Twelve 80 Piece Puzzles; 5 x 7", 127 x 178 mm * Includes 12 Puzzle Inserts with Full Puzzle Images * Ribbon Cut Pieces * Minimal Puzzle Dust
Quest for words! Hunt for fun!
Make an appointment with yourself to solve these puzzles! If you love sudoku, what better way to treat yourself than to set aside a little time for one every day? Tackling the sudoku by puzzle master Frank Longo in this day-to-day calendar will be a rewarding ritual. The rules are simple: fill in the empty squares so that every digit from 1 to 9 appears once (and only once) in every row, column, and 3?3 box. Answers appear on the back of the tear-off pages, and there are day and date references on every page, as well as major and national holidays, and combined weekend pages. On Mondays, ease yourself into your day with easy "White Belt" puzzles; the level of difficulty will slowly increase as the week goes on, leading up to tricky "Black Belt" sudoku on the weekend, when you've got extra time to take on such a challenge.
Licensed to thrill, this amazing collection will delight and entertain every Bond fan, unearthing a selection of surprising and intruiging facts about the much-loved fictional spy, and the books and films that he has starred in. Published to coincide with the release of the 25th Bond film, Shatterhand. Brimming with strange and amusing stories about the Bond actors, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, behind the scenes at the film set, and amazing facts about Ian Fleming's original novel. Be transported to the exotic locations, amazed by the spectacular gadgets and thrilled by the infamous villains. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.
Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 true trivia facts that sound absurd. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night, or start the most interesting conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to outsmart everyone around and blow their minds. Topics include: - Science - Sports - History - Pop Culture - Nature Put your game face on, and prove once and for all that you are the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some wild and crazy trivia and facts such as: - True or False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its head cut off. - True or False? The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary. - How many baseballs does the MLB use every season? - What state has jousting as its official sport? - True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Stump everyone with True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!
From the bestselling author of Alex's Adventures in Numberland and Can You Solve My Problems? comes a fascinating, hugely entertaining collection of puzzles for crossword addicts and language-lovers of all stripes. Can you decipher the code of a long-lost civilization? Or solve riddles in runes? Or will you get lost in translation? Crossing continents and borders, bestselling puzzle author Alex Bellos has gathered more than one hundred of the world’s best conundrums that celebrate the rich diversity of human language and culture, all while testing your deduction, intuition and street smarts.
Mindbogglers Gold 1500-piece puzzles feature high-quality images accented with stunning gold highlights, applied with painstaking precision, to create an image of exquisite beauty. More than your average jigsaw, this stunning image of St. Peter's Basilica has been carefully selected for its detail, composition and quality, and is great fun to put together on your own or with family and friends.
Quest for words! Hunt for fun!
Weekends are the perfect time for getting away from it all-and Weekend Picnic Crosswords is the ticket to puzzle paradise. It's packed with Sunday-sized puzzles for long, luxurious, leisurely solving. Edited by a master, this terrific collection will delight crossword lovers with its fantastic themes and clues, plus bonus "fun facts" in the answer section.
In 299 Dogs (and a cat), a cunning cluster puzzle, there are no regular jigsaw shapes and a whole lot of canines! Have you got what it takes to assemble all 299 dogs into a perfect puzzle? A great game for avid puzzlers, families, kids and pet lovers alike - it will provide hours of fun! The follow-up to 299 Cats (and a dog), (shortlisted for the 2021 Gift of The Year Awards!) A JIGSAW WITH A TWIST: no two shapes are the same, and each piece is a dog (except for one that's a cat. See if you can find it!) HOURS OF MADDENING FUN. Have you got what it takes to assemble all 299 dogs into a perfect puzzle? CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS by Lea Maupetit STURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting and storage |
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