Crosswords, Sudoku & Number Puzzles Books
Gill Bumper Simplex 2
Book SynopsisThe next book in the highly successful Simplex series.
£9.49
Gill Simplex 150
Book SynopsisAll newly published in book form, Simplex 150 has been compiled by Mary O' Brien, who has been setting the Simplex crossword for more than 20 years. This is her ninth book.Solving Simplex, the most popular crossword in Ireland, is an integral part of the day for Irish Times readers. It first appeared in the newspaper on 21 May 1951, initially on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It was immediately popular and the newspaper soon bowed to pressure from readers to publish it in every edition. The format has changed little in the past 55 years, offering today what it always has: a mild degree of mental stimulation, a gentle challenge and a most enjoyable break from the stresses and strains of daily life.
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co The Big Book of Killer Su Doku
Book SynopsisJust when you thought su doku couldn't get any harder... 200 all new KILLER SU DOKU puzzles!
£9.99
Workman Publishing Expert Sudoku
Book SynopsisThe Sudoku craze continues! And now, players are ready for a real challenge. Ready to take it up a notch? This title features over 300 challenging puzzles created by hand by Nikoli, the Japanese company that originated Sudoku. It is a step up from beginner puzzles, but not quite as tough as those in X-Treme Sudoku.
£8.99
Arcturus Publishing Crosswords
Book SynopsisCrossword fans will love the highly entertaining puzzles in this collection. Including over 200 crosswords, these are all designed to provide a stimulating challenge for the word and general knowledge enthusiast. An elastic tie holds the pages closed, perfect for puzzling on the go.• TEST YOUR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND WORD SKILLS: Have fun putting them to the test and learn new words as you go!• EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you solve each clue.• REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing Puzzle It Out Sudoku
Book SynopsisPuzzle it out! and put your mental dexterity to the test with this wonderful collection of sudoku puzzles. The puzzles inside are set across four increasingly hard difficulty levels, so there is something for every solver from the beginner to expert. Jump in at a level that suits or work your way through and see your skills improve. Or even better, give yourself a real challenge and see not see if you can solve them all!
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing Large Print Crosswords
Book Synopsis Eric Saunders is one of the world's leading puzzle compilers. An expert crossword clue creator, IQ puzzle manipulator and innovator of many new puzzles each year, he has supplied puzzles to newspapers including The Times and is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing Sudoku
Book SynopsisEric Saunders is one of the world's leading puzzle compilers. An expert crossword clue creator, IQ puzzle manipulator and innovator of many new puzzles each year, he has supplied puzzles to newspapers including The Times and is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.
£9.49
Arcturus Publishing The Kew Gardens Large Print Crosswords Book
Book Synopsis Eric Saunders is one of the world's leading puzzle compilers. An expert crossword clue creator, IQ puzzle manipulator and innovator of many new puzzles each year, he has supplied puzzles to newspapers including The Times and is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Know Your Own IQ
Book SynopsisFind out your IQ, the fun way . . .-------------------------Underline the odd-man-outhouse igloo bungalow office hut-------------------------Insert the word that means the same as the two words outside the brackets.fowl (......) grumble-------------------------The intelligence quotient remains the definitive means of assessing brain capacity, and this classic book, originally published in 1962, was the first that permitted readers to determine their own I.Q. It includes an introduction by the prolific psychologist Hans Eysenck, followed by a range of easy to difficult I.Q. challenges. At the back of the book you can find the answers and your personal I.Q. rating.Good luck!
£9.49
Union Square & Co. Word Solitaire
Book SynopsisAn exciting and fun word game book for anyone who loves solving word puzzles but doesn't want to be limited to one per day. Looking for a unique puzzle experience? Check out Word Solitaire, a new word-guessing game that features a spread-out deck of playing cards. Each letter in your guess is represented by a playing card; to check your guess, you quickly scan the row of cards at the bottom of the page. If the card is face-up in the display, the letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot. If the card is face-up and sticking up above the rest of the deck, the letter is in the correct position. If the card is not there at all, the letter is not in the word. If that sounds complicated, it isn't! Try one game and you'll get the hang of it right away. Perfect for anyone tired of the limitations of similar online word games, Word Solitaire will appeal to any puzzle enthusiast looking for an analog version of their favorite daily pastime. Those looking for game books for adults that help
£9.49
John Murray Press The Chambers Crossword Lists New Edition
Book SynopsisAre you stuck on that final clue? Or do you just need a prod in the right direction? The Chambers Crossword Lists is the ideal reference for crosswords of all types - cryptic, quick and general knowledge.Hundreds of categoriesFrom abbey names to zoological terms, the categories in the Chambers Crossword Lists will help you fill in the gaps in both your knowledge and your crossword.Fully updatedThe Chambers Crossword Lists have been loved by a generation of crossword solvers. This edition is fully updated, with new categories added including websites and computer games, as well as old gaps filled in such as Chinese dynasties and the Cinque Ports.Easy to useThe categories appear in alphabetical order. Within each category, the lists are organised first by the number of words, and secondly by alphabetical order.
£22.50
John Murray Press The Chambers Crossword Dictionary 4th Edition
Book SynopsisThe bestselling reference for crossword solvers and settersThe Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the perfect tool for any crossword solver - and you know it because it is used by the setters themselves! What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different? Comprehensive, reliable and easy-to-use, this major new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of crossword experts, and is specially tailored to the needs of crossword solvers. With more than 500,000 solutions to cryptic and quick clues, plus explanations of cryptic clue types and the use of anagram and other indicators, and insights into the world of crossword setting and memorable clues, it is truly the ultimate crossword bible.This new edition features:- Over 500,000 solutions for every kind of crossword.- More than 2,500 crossword code words alerting you to cryptic ploys. - Over 19,500 ''one-stop'' entries, with both synonyms and encyclopaedic material,
£15.29
John Murray Press The Chambers Book of Quick Crosswords Book 1
Book SynopsisGive your brain a workout with 100 puzzles from Chambers, the most crossword-friendly dictionary in the worldPut your feet up and escape from it all with The Chambers Book of Quick Crosswords featuring 100 puzzles to test your general knowledge. The puzzles occupy the challenging, mid-range territory, striking a balance between the accessible and the unattainable. Each includes a handful of clues from both ends of the spectrum: relatively easy ones, allowing solvers a way in, and toughies, that stretch the cerebral powers much more. You will find a mix of music, flora and fauna, TV, cinema, geography, literature, the Classics and sport; orthodox general knowledge to help you extract maximum enjoyment and satisfaction from every 15 x 15 word square.Entertaining, fun and challenging enough to tax even the most seasoned crossword aficionado, you''ll need quick wits to go head-to-head with Chambers.
£9.99
Skyhorse Publishing Mensa(r) Presents: The Big Book of Brain Benders:
Book Synopsis2 Books in 1! Grab a pencil to put your skills to the test! Improve Your Memory, Concentration, Creativity, Reasoning, and Problem-Solving Skills Esteemed puzzle master David Millar along with American Mensa, the smartest brand in the world, bring you logic and problem-solving puzzles in the form of both word and number challenges. The range of puzzle types include: Mazes Sudoku Story logic Blank-filling puzzles Riddles And more! The hours of brain-training fun will help you improve your memory and exercise those mind-muscles.This book can be used and appreciated by anyone who wants to keep their mind sharp and in tip-top shape?something absolutely everyone will benefit from.
£11.69
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Sudoku Samurai - Difficile - Volume 4 - 159 Puzzle
£12.50
Workman Publishing The Biggest Bestest Book of Sudoku
Book SynopsisThe ultimate collection of over 1,000 handcrafted sudoku puzzles, in a range of difficulties, handcrafted by the masters at Nikoli in Japan (whose Workman sudoku books have 1.3 million copies in print combined).It''s the marriage of Workman''s bestselling Sudoku series and a format that gives fans the joy of more, more, more! The Biggest Bestest Book of Sudoku? features more than 1,000 sudoku puzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to extra-extra-hard. Each puzzle is handcrafted (not computer generated, like most generic sudoku books) by the experts at Nikoli Publishing, the Japanese creators of the game, so solving one is like pitting your mind against that of a sudoku master. And unlike Workman''s previous small-sized sudoku books, The Biggest Bestest Book of Sudoku? will come in a larger 8x10 format and pack in three times as many puzzles to keep readers happy and busy.
£9.49
Prometheus Books The Call of Coincidence: Mathematical Gems,
Book SynopsisStrange 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.
£18.04
Canterbury Classics The Office Word Search, Coloring and Quotes: Plus
Book SynopsisReunite with the gang from Dunder Mifflin in this activity book filled with word searches, dialogue puzzles, and colouring pages. Take a coffee break with The Office Word Search, Coloring & Quotes. More than 80 themed word searches are accompanied by colouring pages and fun fill-in-the-blank scenes. Put your fandom to the test by filling in the missing dialogue from iconic episodes. The missing words are also clues for the word search puzzle! Fans of the TV show will take a trip down memory lane through the pages of this book as they relive their favorite moments with the team at Dunder Mifflin. Word search puzzles and coloring are great for relaxation and stress relief—and a few laughs won’t hurt, either!
£10.44
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Dad's Puzzles: Crosswords and Word Searches to
Book SynopsisRelax and get your brain in gear with some puzzling!Give your brain a good workout, de-stress and unwind with some great puzzles. Forgetting the troubles of your day and focusing on something entirely different is a great way to unwind, and this book will help you do just that. Packed with over 100 assorted crosswords and word searches of varying degrees of difficulty, there’s something here for every dad to enjoy. And if you get stuck, all the answers are in the back of the book.
£6.83
Headline Publishing Group Creative Crosswords: Test Yourself with over 100
Book SynopsisUnleash your creativity with these visually pleasing crosswords.Discover a wide variety of crossword-style problems designed to both challenge and inspire artistic flow.Perfect for both the puzzler-on-the-go or someone who simply wants to unwind, Creative Crosswords contains more than 100 crosswords and word puzzles of a variety of difficulty levels.Inspire your creative side with this essential puzzling partner.Table of ContentsMore than 100 crossword-style puzzles of various types and difficulty levels.
£5.99
Headline Publishing Group Mindful Wordsearch: Relax with over 100
Book SynopsisTake some 'me time' with these aesthetically pleasing puzzles.Embrace tranquility while enjoying this calming collection of wordsearches, created to help you unwind and de-stress.Perfect for both the puzzler-on-the-go or for those who simply want to relax, Mindful Wordsearch contains more than 100 thematic wordsearches.Connect with yourself with this essential puzzling partner.Table of ContentsMore than 100 wordsearches all designed around a different theme.
£5.99
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Quick Crosswords Volume 4: 200 new
Book SynopsisSeeking some quick brain stimulation?Want to test your logic?Daily Mail is back with another brand new collection of demanding puzzles. With 200 grids in a variety of difficulties, these puzzles are sure to put minds of all ages and abilities through their paces.Whether you're on your daily commute or looking for a way to pass the time, Daily Mail Quick Crosswords 4 is the perfect compilation to keep you occupied.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group Express: Big Book of Quick Crosswords
Book SynopsisCalling all puzzlers! The Daily Express returns with a brand new collection of 400 quick-fire crosswords!With hundreds of crosswords to choose from, this bumper edition is the perfect way to brighten your commute or any dull moment at home.Guaranteed to entertain beginners and experts alike, this is the ultimate puzzling companion.
£9.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Crosswords: Over 150 puzzles to give your brain a
Book SynopsisThese challenging crosswords, put together by puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore, will provide hours of fun and test your word power. Put your brain through its paces, pick up a pen and dive in!
£5.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Mindfulness Crosswords: Everyday puzzles for
Book SynopsisLose yourself in a puzzle and get ready to relax with these mindful crosswords. This book will help you to find peace in a frantic world, by putting your worries to one side and inhabiting the moment, all while giving your brain a gentle workout. Mindfulness Crosswords: Everyday Puzzles for Wellbeing is a book to dip into for those times when you need to focus on unwinding, or a perfect gift for a loved one in your life who needs to make time to de-stress and refresh their headspace.
£6.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Crosswords on the Loo
Book SynopsisOver 100 brand new crosswords by puzzle master, Dr Gareth Moore. At home or in the office, for many of us the only time we get a quiet moment is on the loo. Crosswords on the Loo will help you entertain yourself and keep your brain active in those precious spare moments. Containing 100 brand new crosswords, this little book will test your mental agility, help improve your language skills and boost your IQ ... all from the comfort of your toilet. So, pick up your trusty pen and get puzzling in peace. Complete the set with Sudoku on the Loo and Word Searches on the Loo.
£5.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Mammoth Book of Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisTake some time for yourself and enjoy the brain workout of these crosswords!Enjoy some ‘me’ time with the fun - and at times infuriating! - crosswords in this bumper book. There are over 300 wonderful crossword puzzles to complete, perfect for both five minute breaks and whole evenings of puzzling. Whether you’re relaxing at home or out and about, pick up a pen and focus on these puzzles for a gentle brain workout. And if you get stuck, the answers are all at the back!Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on these word puzzles has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.Written by internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore, The Mammoth Book of Crosswords is the perfect way to relax and boost your IQ.
£6.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Mammoth Book of Sudoku 1
Book SynopsisTake some time for yourself and enjoy the brain workout of these sudokus!Enjoy some ‘me’ time with the fun - and at times infuriating! - sudokus in this bumper book. There are over 300 wonderful sudoku puzzles to complete, perfect for both five minute breaks and whole evenings of puzzling. Whether you’re relaxing at home or out and about, pick up a pen and focus on these puzzles for a gentle brain workout. And if you get stuck, the answers are all at the back!Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on these sudoku puzzles has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.Written by internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore, The Mammoth Book of Sudoku is the perfect way to relax and boost your IQ.
£6.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Grumpy Old Git’s Puzzle Book: Activities and
Book SynopsisWarning: this puzzle book may cause enjoyment and momentary loss of grumpiness The world has gone to hell in a handbasket and everyone around you is a fool. What you need is something to take your mind off it all. Grumble your way through these word searches, sudokus, crosswords, spot the differences, quizzes and mazes and you’ll find your crabbiness melting away – until you get stumped by a silly anagram, that is!
£9.49
Collective Ink Infinite Pickle The
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£12.34
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Peaceful Puzzles Sudoku: Take Some Time Out to
Book SynopsisThe puzzles in this collection are accompanied by beautiful images from nature that are designed to inspire a feeling of peace and tranquillity. Meditate on the images and let your mind focus on the task at hand as you seek a moment of calm. Concentrating on this collection of sudoku puzzles can help your mind drift a way to a place of true relaxation. • REDUCE STRESS: Let go of all your stress by focusing on these satisfying puzzles. • INSPIRING IMAGES: Includes images of beautiful and calming locations for you to focus on as you complete the puzzles ensuring you achieve a state of peace and tranquillity.
£6.99
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Wordsearch: Over 500 Puzzles
Book SynopsisTake some time to relax with this brilliant collection of wordsearch puzzles, a real treat for word lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike.• REMOVES STRESS: Let all your stress melt away by working through these satisfying puzzles. • EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE: This wordsearch collection includes a variety of intriguing themes so you can pick up useful knowledge as you go along. • GIFT EDITION: Designed with a stylish cover, this collection would make a brilliant gift for all puzzle-lovers out there.
£9.49
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Turing Tests Expert Word Puzzles: Foreword by
Book SynopsisPublished in association with the Turing Trust, this challenging collection of word-based puzzles will stretch, puzzle and entertain you for hours. It offers the puzzle enthusiast a tough, but enjoyable, challenge, with puzzles of many varied types. Alan Turing is often called the father of modern computing. During World War II, he worked at Bletchley Park, where top secret work was carried out to decipher the military codes used by Germany and its allies. Turing played a pivotal role in cracking intercepted coded messages that enabled the Allies to defeat the Nazis in many crucial engagements, and his work was vital in helping the Allies win the war.Sales of this book support the work of The Turing Trust, the charity set up by Alan''s family in his memory.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Turing Tests are a series of innovative puzzle books, inspired by the ingenious problem-solving skills of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing. Each title includes a variety of compelling puzzle types designed to challenge and stretch your mind. Do you have what it takes to solve them all?
£7.59
Country Publications Ltd Yorkshire Nostalgia Crossword
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£6.23
Merlin Unwin Books A Box of Frogs: Illustrated idioms of birds and
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£9.49
Richardson Publishing Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 2: a bumper
Book SynopsisA massive 300 quick crossword puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback - this is the perfect crossword gift book for adults of any age. Featuring definition-only ‘coffee-time’ (as opposed to cryptic) clues and 13 x 13 crossword grids, with solutions 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.
£7.59
Richardson Publishing Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 3: a bumper
Book SynopsisA massive 300 quick crossword puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback - this is the perfect crossword gift book for adults of any age. Featuring definition-only ‘coffee-time’ (as opposed to cryptic) clues and 13 x 13 crossword grids, with solutions 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.
£7.59
Richardson Publishing The Daily Crossword Book
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£9.49
The Conrad Press The Bilingual Crossword Book
Book SynopsisThis book is full of bilingual crosswords! This remarkable and highly original book is an excellent aid to improving your foreign language vocabulary in a fast, easy, and fun way. The answers are day-to-day words used by locals in their country, thus expanding your colloquial knowledge of the language in question. Start from the front of the book for questions in English and answers in Spanish, French and German. Turn the book upside down and start from the back for questions in Spanish, French and German and answers in English.
£9.49
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Kenken Method - Puzzles For Beginners, The: 150
Book SynopsisKenKen is the world's fastest growing puzzle since sudoku. It was developed in a Japanese Classroom in 2004 by renowned educator, Tetsuya Miyamoto, and was later introduced internationally as both an adult and educational math and logic puzzle in 2008. Originally intended to improve reasoning, creativity, concentration, and perseverance, this simple yet sophisticated puzzle has since expanded beyond the classroom into a global sensation. KenKen can be found daily in The New York Times and is now available in over 200 publications worldwide. Unlimited KenKen puzzles can be accessed on www.kenkenpuzzle.com and can also be played on mobile devices via the KenKen Classic app. It is supported by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the world's largest math education organization, and is used by over 30,000 educators worldwide.
£10.00
Scribo Puzzles Publishing Limited Llyfr Croeseiriau Cymraeg-Saesneg: Welsh-English
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£14.24
Independently Published Puzzle set for adults: The best activity for the
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£13.01
C & T Publishing Happy Knitter Variety Puzzles, Volume 4: 60+
Book SynopsisYarn lovers – keep your mind sharp and have fun with over 65 word puzzles for knitters and crocheters! With a wide variety of games you’ll be entertained for hours.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Mirror: Big Book of Wordsearch 1: 300 themed
Book SynopsisHeralding a new series of Mirror puzzles books, this volume of 300 themed puzzles will keep you happily amused for hours. Ordered alphabetically, the themes include subject as diverse as 'magic', 'fashion', and 'Andrew Lloyd Webber'. This book is perfect for whiling away some happy hours at home, on the commute or on holiday.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 21
Book SynopsisThis supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Rogan, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.
£10.44
Union Square & Co. Absolutely Nasty Sudoku Level 1
Book SynopsisThe vast majority of sudoku puzzles that are labeled hard, expert, challenger, are not really all that difficult. And in a surprising number of cases, they are downright easy. Part of the Absolutely Nasty Sudoku series , this book provides basic and intermediate puzzles and techniques.
£10.25
Union Square & Co. Brown Belt Sudoku Variants
Book SynopsisGet ready to fight your way to the top of the sudoku ranks!Each book in this Martial Arts sudoku series will contain 300 puzzles, with a different blend of sudoku variants depending on the difficulty level. Brown Belt Sudoku Variants will include puzzle types featured in the Green Belt at a higher level, as well as some additional variants.
£10.25
