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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes
'An entertaining book we can all enjoy... highly informative and
amusing.' Daily Mail 'Full of valuable insight...this is a
must-read for those looking to nail their next interview.'
Publishers Weekly How Do You Fight a Horse-Sized Duck? explores the
new world of interviewing at A-list employers like Apple, Netflix
and Amazon. It reveals more than 70 outrageously perplexing riddles
and puzzles and supplies both answers and general strategy for
creative problem-solving. Questions like: Today is Tuesday. What
day of the week will it be 10 years from now on this date? How
would you empty a plane full of Skittles? How many times would you
have to scoop the ocean with a bucket to cause sea levels to drop
one foot? You have a broken calculator. The only number key that
works is the 0. All the operator keys work. How can you get the
number 24? How many dogs have the exact same number of hairs?
Prepare yourself to take on the challenge that is Telegraph Killer
Sudoku 1. The ultimate test of logic, these demanding puzzles will
put your mind through its paces. 200 killer sudoku grids allow you
to hone your puzzling skills on your commute, during your leisure
time or whenever you have a spare minute!
Taking the history of the world as its basis might seem a mammoth
task but this fascinating book does just that, breaking the whole
lot down into ten enthralling chapters that cover the ages and the
world, from the Bronze Age up until the end of the Second World
War. With over 5,500 years to choose from, and a whole world of
events, you can be sure there is no shortage of intriguing history
to explore. From the first empires and civilizations, through the
Ancient world of the Middle East and Africa; the Parthian Empire;
the Golden Age of India; the ancient dynasties of China; the
founding of Rome and the Roman republic; Peruvian cultures; The
Middle Ages; the Byzantine Empire; Mayan culture; the Crusades; the
rise of the Ottoman Empire; the Renaissance - this far-reaching
book will test the knowledge of any history lover and provide the
ultimate challenge for even the most knowledgeable historian. With
questions ranging through multiple choice, truth or fiction, maps
and pictures, you will find there is always something new to learn
about the world.
Do you have what it takes to be a spy? Learn how to walk in the
shadows and take down prolific criminal networks. Containing eight
escape room scenarios, test your decision-making skills in this
interactive puzzle book. Can you crack the cases before they
discover your identity? Get ready to be taken through the ranks of
secret service training, as you learn how to infiltrate the world's
toughest gangs - and stop them in their tracks before they get away
with the crime. Including verbal and visual puzzles, spot the
difference, as well as code-cracking cryptograms, hanjie, sudoku
and much more, this is an ultimate puzzle book, for new and
seasoned puzzlers alike. The rules are simple. Solve each of the
eight cases in under an hour, or your cover will be blown. Also
available: The Perfect Crime Puzzle Book (9781789293357).
The 1000 piece World of Yayoi Kusama jigsaw puzzle by Laurence King
Publishing is an art puzzlers dream. Jigsaw puzzles are back as a
wellness trend and this beautifully illustrated one is sure to help you
relax while immersing yourself in the life of Yayoi Kusama.
From 1960s New York to today's Tokyo, there's a huge cast of extras -
her friends, lovers and collaborators. Discover references to her
artworks and her love of the polka dot. Once complete why not frame the
artwork or keepsake poster to keep forever.
1000-PIECE PUZZLE:
The 1000-piece colourful jigsaw puzzle features the world of Yayoi
Kusama in mind-blowing detail. Piece together the intricate
illustrations by Laura Callaghan
FUN, COLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS:
Spot the famous figures, fellow artists and references to her polka dot
artwork as you build this colourful jigsaw puzzle.
POSTER INCLUDED:
Includes a fun facts about Kusama's life and work in a fold out
keepsake poster (A2)
EASY HANDLING:
The 1000 puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy, and the back sides are a
white matte finish. The completed puzzle measures A2 in size and the
jigsaw puzzle box measures 267 x 267 x 48mm. GIFT: The perfect gift for
people who love art and want to spend time away from their screens
while building this jigsaw puzzle
*** Dive into this bumper edition of cryptic crosswords from the
Telegraph. The ultimate test in lateral thinking, these fiendish
crosswords are the perfect way to pit your wits against some of the
best compilers around. Whether you're taking a screen-free break or
simply relaxing on quiet afternoon, The Telegraph Big Book of
Cryptic Crosswords 8 is the ultimate puzzling companion.
Who's Hiding in the Jungle? will have the whole family in stitches!
Pick a card, any card! With one landscape card and one animal card,
there will only ever be one animal that features on both. From wild
cats to camouflaged reptiles, can you be the first to find the
concealed animal in amongst the jungle scenery? Featuring Caroline
Selmes's delightful animal illustrations and jungle scenes.
Caroline Selmes is also the illustrator of Dinosaur Bingo, Jungle
Bingo and the popular I Saw It First! series. FUN FOR THE WHOLE
FAMILY: this easy-to-play game is suitable for children aged 4+ for
hours of family fun FAST-PACED MATCHING GAME: with one landscape
card and one animal card, accelerate your reaction speed as you
spot the animal that appears on both CAPTIVATING ILLUSTRATIONS:
beautifully illustrated animals and jungle scenes
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