Puzzles and quizzes Books

Book SynopsisCan you crack all the clues and catch the culprit? A bumper casefile of over 90 crime-themed visual, code, logic, number and word puzzles to solve - this mixed puzzle book is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys a cozy mystery!

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Book SynopsisThis charming and delightful 1000-piece illustrated puzzle features nine colorful sheep breeds from around the world, in a lively pasture farm scene.  From the Bluefaced Leicester to the California Red to the Racka and the Ouessant, Sheepology 1000-Piece Puzzle showcases nine distinct and delightful sheep breeds from around the world in a fun pasture scene.    Each of the sprightly sheep featured in this charmingly illustrated jigsaw puzzle have a unique design and big personality, making them a joy to assemble. Examine each sheep and identify its species to bring an educational touch to your puzzling.    Ideal for game night or a cozy weekend activity, you will love assembling these high-quality pieces and getting lost in the vibrant images of illustrator Camilla Pintonato, the talented artist also behind the 1,000-piece farm scene puzzles Chickenology and Pigology. This puzzle assemble

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Book Synopsis1000-pieces. Shrink-wrapped, sturdy box (size 10 x 10 x 2 ins). High quality jigsaw puzzle. Finished Jigsaw size 29 x 20 ins.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 Gustav Klimt: Poppy Field. 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.With a high horizon, the foreground dominates this oil painting, creating a sense of a vast expanse of poppies. Although this subject was explored by Claude Monet (1840-1926) and Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), stylistically it is extremely different from Impressionism. The tightly packed poppies provide detail, while the elevated view displays the whole landscape.

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Book Synopsis1000-pieces. Shrink-wrapped, sturdy box (size 10 x 10 x 2 ins). High quality jigsaw puzzle. Finished Jigsaw size 29 x 20 ins.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 a masterpiece of modern American Art, American Gothic by Grant Wood. 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.Grant Wood’s image of two stoic Iowa citizens installed in front of their gothic-hinted home has become a classic of modern American art. Modelled by Wood’s daughter and a local dentist, the painting offers a defiant statement of prosaic regionalism in a cultural world then dominated by the modernist tendencies of Europe and Russi

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Book SynopsisPiece together the Paris of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters and discover the people and places that helped create the modern world in this 1000 piece art jigsaw puzzle. Raise a glass with Édouard Manet at the Folies Bergères. Take a front row seat for the Can-Can with Henri de Toulouse Lautrec at the Moulin Rouge. Get to the point with Georges Seurat on the banks of the Seine. And catch Edgar Degas sketching the ballerinas of the Paris Opera.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for those who have been searching for word searches they can actually see without a struggle, this title presents the puzzles with large letters.

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Book SynopsisWe're giving you the THIRD DEGREE! Want kakuro to solve that are just a little harder than beginning puzzles-but not so difficult as to leave you frustrated? This level's just right for you.

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Book SynopsisWe need to exercise our bodies to keep fit and the same is true for our brains. While running may be an excellent exercise for your heart and muscles, the best thing for your brain is learning something new and engaging. This definitive mental workout offers just that to help you build on a variety of key cognitive functions. Perfect for anyone wanting to get their grey matter moving, learn strategies to help improve their problem solving skills, and be able to recall information easier.The Brain Fitness Puzzle Book is an engaging training regime for anyone wanting to get to grips with their brain and have fun with their mental workout. Put your brain through its paces with over 80 varied puzzles that will help you with your memory, logic and reasoning abilities, creativity and lateral thinking, and much more. Learn how to stretch your brain muscles and get your grey matter moving by following the comprehensive workout – structured to imitate a physical exercise session, with a warm-up, ramping up phase, high-intensity 'cardio' challenge, and a cool-down. Get ready to be pushed to your limits as million-copy bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore and University of Cambridge’s Memory Laboratory expert, Helena M. Gellersen, show you how to put your brain to the test. Explaining the science behind the puzzles, and packed with tips and tricks throughout, this guided puzzle book is perfect for anyone wanting to get more out of their brain's cognitive abilities but isn't quite sure where to start.

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Book SynopsisThe Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Peacock Rug 500 Piece Foil Puzzle brings shiny new glamour to the rug design. The gold foil embellishments on this puzzle bring the luxurious deco era back to life, piece by piece. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.

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Book Synopsis64-PIECE PUZZLE – The Christmas Market 64 Piece Search and Find jigsaw puzzle from Mudpuppy is just the right level of challenge for children ages 4 and up. Featuring a scene full of Christmas adventures, the finished puzzle measures 23” x 15.5” so doesn’t require much space to put together. Makes a great gift! BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK – Kids will love the artwork of the Christmas shops and decorations of a quaint animal town getting ready for the holiday season. The storage box shows the completed puzzle artwork and is an ideal place to keep pieces safe and free from damage. PERFECT FOR GIFTING – Putting the Christmas puzzle together is only half the fun! When it’s completed, kids can test their observation skills to find more than 40 Christmas themed animals and things shown on the border around the puzzle image within the puzzle art. SCREEN-FREE FUN: For over 25 years, Mudpuppy has created quality non-digit

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Book Synopsis Jigsaw puzzle meets whodunnit with a retro twist!Join private investigator Joan St. James as she heads to the biggest charity event of the season to solve a mystery: Gregory, the chihuahua, has been dognapped! Owner Victoria Talbot is distraught. After all, he’s the face of the dog-food business that has made her a millionaire. Who committed this crime? Darren Brewster, the angry ex-husband? Maurice Beauvais, the obsessive dog groomer? With this special mystery puzzle format, you must complete the jigsaw to reveal the visual clues that solve the case. A nifty VHS-shaped box and highly detailed artwork make this the perfect analog activity for parties and cozy nights in. Get ready for a caper full of wacky high jinks and memorable characters, all wrapped up in a fabulous 1980s atmosphere.Perfect for: Jigsaw puzzlers Fans of mystery novels, games, and TV shows Adults nostalgic for their youth or for the mystery puzzles of their childhood Young people captivated by retro trends Gift-givers seeking 80s-themed presents Logic game enthusiasts Fans of Sally Nixon's retro seek-and-find book Let's Go to the Mall

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Book SynopsisThis captivating 1000-piece puzzle captures a poignant moment as a brave maiden bids her gallant knight farewell before he sets off on a daring quest into the unknown. Dimensions: 66 x 50cm.

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Book SynopsisOriginally sourced by renowned English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629) who published an atlas called 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' in 1610. His maps themselves were of high quality and gained a great reputation for being among the best county maps. The finished 1000 piece jigsaw measures 66 x 50cm and comes with a Free colour guide print inside the box.

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Book SynopsisOriginally sourced by renowned English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629) who published an atlas called 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' in 1610. His maps themselves were of high quality and gained a great reputation for being among the best county maps. The finished 1000 piece jigsaw measures 66 x 50cm and comes with a Free colour guide print inside the box.

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Book SynopsisOriginally sourced by renowned English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629) who published an atlas called 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' in 1610. His maps themselves were of high quality and gained a great reputation for being among the best county maps. The finished 1000 piece jigsaw measures 66 x 50cm and comes with a Free colour guide print inside the box.

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Book SynopsisOriginally sourced by renowned English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629) who published an atlas called 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' in 1610. His maps themselves were of high quality and gained a great reputation for being among the best county maps. The finished 1000 piece jigsaw measures 66 x 50cm and comes with a Free colour guide print inside the box.

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Book SynopsisOriginally sourced by renowned English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629) who published an atlas called 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' in 1610. His maps themselves were of high quality and gained a great reputation for being among the best county maps. The finished 1000 piece jigsaw measures 66 x 50cm and comes with a Free colour guide print inside the box.

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Book Synopsis100 cosy crime puzzles.When a passenger is found dead by the tracks, detective and art lover Adrienne Sandford is forced to interrupt her holiday to solve the mystery. As the train crosses the Alps and murders multiply, she must apply all her wits to make it safely to Rome.Take on the role of detective to solve 100 crime-related scenarios in a railway journey across the Alps from Switzerland into Italy.

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Book SynopsisOutstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats requiring no special equipment. Author offers insider''s tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging and all else needed to make any trick a foolproof success. Lucidly written, thoroughly diagrammed book by one of magic''s legendary figures.

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Book SynopsisKick back, relax, and have fun with a variety of mind-stimulating puzzles and activities!Tired of spending your downtime just scrolling on your phone? Pick up The Ultimate Fun Adult Activity Book and delight in puzzles and activities designed to entertain and engage your mind. Whether you?re in the mood to solve sudoku, crack crosswords, or relax with a coloring page, this book has what you?re looking for. And with the sheer variety of activities and games included, all crafted by an experienced puzzler, you might even discover a new puzzle obsession!The Ultimate Fun Adult Activity Book is: A one-stop shop of puzzles and activities. Try your hand at word searches, sudoku, spot the differences, logic puzzles, word pyramids, number brain games, acrostics, cryptograms, mazes, and coloring, The perfect balance of fun and educational. With themes ranging from history and science to food and travel, you?re bound to learn something new?all while having fun. Suitable for any skill level. These activities range from easy to more challenging, guaranteeing a good time for newbies and more seasoned puzzle-solvers. An excellent gift and companion. Quality paper and printing make this perfect for any gifting occasion, and for lounging at home or taking it on the go.

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Book SynopsisImpress all your friends at the next pub quiz by perfecting your knowledge of everything from history to sport, science and popular entertainment. This fantastic new collection of puzzles provides the perfect solitary entertainment for every quiet moment while allowing you to build a fantastic range of facts on the tip of your tongue.Covering a wide range of topics, these varied and challenging puzzles from Britain''s best-selling quality newspaper will provide hours of amusement for general knowledge and crossword enthusiasts alike.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your favorite feline friends with this fully-illustrated 500-piece puzzle and book set, featuring beautiful illustrations of cats.- Specifications: A 500-piece puzzle, printed in full color on high-quality stock.- Puzzle Dimensions: This puzzle measures approximately 20 x 16 inches when finished.- Fully Illustrated Package: This puzzle, deluxe box, and booklet feature original illustrations of cats in a variety of poses-on the prowl, cat-napping, and ready to leap.- Book Included: Learn facts and information about cat behaviors and habits in the enclosed 32-page paperback book (5 x 6 inches), featuring full-color artwork throughout.- Purrfect Gift: A unique gift for cat lovers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisThe master of the British pub quiz is back to delight and bamboozle us this ChristmasWhat do these people share in common, Anne Boleyn, Harry Bailey, Ira Gershwin and Peppa Pig? Legendary quizmaster Frank Paul invites us into our favourite Christmas stories - with a twist. Try to outwit a cold-blooded child genius in his empty home, save Christmas from the vengeful monster Grod, and enjoy the cheesy romance of Love Factually. From conundrums told entirely in Seussian verse to Die Hard-inspired riddles, Frank’s puzzles offer an anti-social alternative to all the revelry. All you need for Christmas is Frank!Trade Review'Frank Paul is a dazzling quizzer.' -- Victoria Coren Mitchell 'The sultan of spoonerisms and the Aga Khan of anagrams.' -- Alex Bellos, Guardian'There is no other book, to my knowledge, like this one. It is weird and wonderful, bizarre and challenging and thrilling… Frank Paul has created something that defies pigeon-holing… one of the most rewarding books that you could read this year… a quiz book to cherish.' -- Gareth Kingston, All Things Quiz'I urge you to enter Frank Paul’s world, a more beautiful version of our own.' -- Alan Connor, author of the Joy of Quiz'Frank Paul’s quizzes are always a devious, diverting delight. This is his magnum opus, a fascinating web of trickery, trivia, high and low culture woven with verve and wit.' -- Stuart Maconie'Twelve tales of charming complexity.' -- Hugh Stephenson, Guardian crossword editor‘Frank Paul is an extremely impressive chap and a dazzling quizzer.’ Victoria Coren Mitchell, presenter of Only Connect‘The love child of Only Connect and Mastermind, born in Discworld.’ -- Lisa Thiel, Egghead'It's brilliant. There is no more perfect book for the more discerning quizzer.' -- Emma Kennedy'It's like a brilliant escape room had a baby with a cryptic crossword.' -- Darragh Ennis'I've no idea what is going on in the world that is Frank Paul's brain. But I do enjoy holidaying there.' -- The Enigmatist

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated puzzle book contains over 150 botanical-themed wordsearches, delightfully adorned with full-colour botanical illustrations taken from the famous archives at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have been collecting and conserving plants for nearly 260 years. This delightful puzzle book draws on the plants in their collection to make fascinating and educational wordsearches, featuring delightful decorative illustrations, inspiring quotes dotted throughout and 10 full-page botanical artworks, each labelled with their Latin names. Themes include: • Deciduous plants and trees • Botanical artists • Medicinal herbs • Desert flora Combining satisfying puzzles, educational themes and breath-taking botanical artwork, this puzzle book makes a wonderful gift for any plant lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have

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Book SynopsisHere''s the ideal treat for any puzzle lover who is also a hedgehog fan, more than 130 puzzles all decorated with our cute hedgerow friends! • EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Keep your mind alert by searching for the cleverly hidden words. • REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles. • GIFT EDITION: Designed with an adorable cover, this collection would make a brilliant gift for all puzzle-lovers out there.

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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.

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Book SynopsisPuzzle it out! with this excellent collection of wordsearches, packed full of puzzles on a range of fun and interesting themes. Wordsearches are an ever-popular choice amongst puzzling fans so even if you''re new to them, you''ll soon see why. These puzzles offer a simple yet satisfying mental workout, asking you to seek the listed words that have been cleverly hidden within the grids. Can you find them all?

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Book SynopsisWhether a gift for a puzzle or plant-lover there is something to enjoy within this excellent collection inspired by the scientific work and research undertaken at Kew Gardens. Each puzzle is in some way plant-themed and there are botanical quotes dotted throughout.• Contains over 200 puzzles• Inspiring quotes dotted throughout on botanical themes• Presented in a beautiful gift editionABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed arts, crafts and activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and colour-by-numbers.

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Book SynopsisEric Saunders is a prolific writer of non-fiction for children and adults, specialising in puzzle and activity books. He has been compiling puzzles for over 35 years, and his work can be found in books, newspapers and websites around the world.

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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.

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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, is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.

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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.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to become an astronaut? Then prepare for lift off with The Science Museum Puzzle Book, a unique puzzle book to launch your exploration of space.Embark on your very own astronaut training program; engineer your own rocket and blast off to explore other planets to find what might be out there, all the while discovering the history of space exploration and the pioneering men and women who led us there.From Galileo inventing the first telescope, to the fascinating 20th century space race, all the way up to the cutting-edge research and missions being done to this day, this book is stuffed with essential space facts and history as well as mind-bending puzzles.From codebreaking and brainteasers to word riddles and language puzzles, this is the perfect gift to challenge any budding space explorer.This is an adventure you don''t want to miss!

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Book SynopsisOne year to a better brain! A 52-week programme to make you sharper, day by day

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Book Synopsis''NAOKI INABA HAS INVENTED THE PERFECT PUZZLE. ENJOY!'' Alex Bellos''Awesome puzzles! My students and I love them!''Ellen Hansen''I use these as warm-ups with 3rd and 4th grade Gifted and Talented students. They love solving these puzzles!''L. Bowe ''Loved these'' Elizabeth Shapiro ''An excellent book of short puzzles'' Once you pit your wits against area mazes, you''ll be hooked! From the genius mind of Naoki Inaba - one of the world''s most prolific and creative inventors of logic puzzles - comes a brand-new type of challenge. Area mazes have already taken Japan by storm and are set to be the next big puzzle craze. Your quest is to navigate a network of rectangles to find a missing value. The rules are simple, the puzzles are easy and the logic is clever. Just remember:- Area = length x width- Use spatial reasoning to find helpful relationships- Whole numbers are all y

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Book Synopsis''The best book on codebreaking I have read'', SIR DERMOT TURING ''Brings back the joy I felt when I first read about these things as a kid'', PHIL ZIMMERMANN ''This is at last the single book on codebreaking that you must have. If you are not yet addicted to cryptography, this book will get you addicted. Read, enjoy, and test yourself on history''s great still-unbroken messages!'' JARED DIAMOND is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel; Collapse; and other international bestsellers''This is THE book about codebreaking. Very concise, very inclusive and easy to read'', ED SCHEIDT''Riveting'', MIKE GODWIN ''Approachable and compelling'', GLEN MIRANKERThis practical guide to breaking codes and solving cryptograms by two world experts, Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh, describes the most common encryption techniques along with methods to detect and break them. It fills a gap left by outdated or very bTrade ReviewThe enthusiasm of the writing will likely pull the reader through the book . . . a good introduction to cryptology. -- Chris Christensen * Cryptologia *Quite the best book on codebreaking I have read: clear, engaging and fun. A must for would-be recruits to GCHQ and the NSA! -- Sir Dermot Turing, author of Prof, the biography of his uncle, Alan TuringApproachable, accessible, this book brings back the joy I felt when I first read about these kinds of things as a kid. -- Phil Zimmermann, creator of PGP cryptography, inductee to the Internet Hall of FameThis is THE book about code breaking. Very concise, very inclusive, and easy to read. Good references for those who would make a code like Kryptos. -- Ed Scheidt, Central Intelligence AgencyWhat could be more exciting, challenging, mysterious, and important in war than codebreaking? What could be a safer way to send a compromising message to your secret lover than to encrypt the message? If you already love spy stories and tales of business skulduggery in supposedly unbreakable ciphers, this is at last the single book that you must have. If you are not yet addicted to cryptography, this book will get you addicted. Read, enjoy, and test yourself on history's great still-unbroken messages! -- Jared Diamond is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel; Collapse; and other international bestsellersRiveting. Dunin and Schmeh show us that we each have our own inner codebreaker yearning to be set free. Codebreaking isn't just for super-geniuses with supercomputers, it's something we were all born to do. -- Mike Godwin, creator of Godwin’s Law, former general counsel, Wikimedia FoundationCodebreaking is a remarkable treatment of the art of decoding of hand-created codes. Clear and conversational in tone, it transforms a sometimes daunting topic into an approachable and compelling story. Its comprehensive survey of manual codes and techniques for cryptanalyzing them is thoroughly illustrated with real historical examples, from the Voynich Manuscript to the Zodiac Killer's encrypted messages. An excellent book for starting a deep-dive into cryptanalysis. -- Glen Miranker, former Chief Technology Officer, Apple ComputersThis is the book of my dreams: A super-clear, super-fun guide for solving secret messages of all kinds, from paper-and-pencil cryptograms to Enigma machines. With deep knowledge and skillful storytelling, Dunin and Schmeh capture the joy and power of codebreaking. -- Jason Fagone, author of the bestselling The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s EnemiesThis is the book we've all been waiting for, a page-turner packed with intrigue and mystery - the first practical book on codebreaking for the digital age. Code experts and enthusiasts Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh patiently explain the basic types of codes and ciphers, and how to detect which scheme is being used. Say you discover an aged letter covered with mysterious symbols tucked into an old book in the attic. An encrypted communication from a long-dead relative, no doubt. But what does it say? Fear no more. With over a hundred cloak-and-dagger examples, ranging from the Emperor Ferdinand II, the Holy Roman Emperor from the House of Habsburg in the 1640s; to the Zodiac Killer in northern California in the 1960s, this is what you need. What a great way to introduce a new generation to the romance of mathematics! -- Scott Kim, who gave The Art of Puzzles TED talk, puzzle designer for Discover and Scientific AmericanElonka and Klaus have created an incredible resource in this guidebook to codebreaking. In essence they found a code that needed breaking and solved it for us since a practical, up-to-date source like this did not yet exist. I cannot wait to use this book, not only to solve any cryptograms I might stumble across, but also to build new ones in my own works. An incredible, practical, up-to-date resource for codebreaking which has not existed up until now. -- Starr Long, former executive producer, Walt Disney CompanyA wonderful mix of ciphers. Beginners will be hooked on exploring the world of encryption, and those who are experienced will find much that is new. -- Craig Bauer, Editor-in-Chief of Cryptologia and author of Unsolved! The History and Mystery of the World's Greatest CiphersCryptography? Ciphers? I thought this would be an easy book to put down. I was very wrong. -- Steve Meretzky, co-author with Douglas Adams of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy computer gameWow! A book that promises to break the code to codebreaking itself. For more than a decade, I led a team of experts trying to decipher the levels of meaning in the pop-culture works of Dan Brown. Through the publication of several such guidebooks, Elonka Dunin stood out as primus inter pares among our experts on codes. I am putting this book on gift lists for many occasions and for numerous people! -- Dan Burstein, author and editor of the New York Times-bestseller, Secrets of the CodeA fun book telling the neat and weird secret histories, plus a practical guide to solving most any cipher. I wish that I had had a book like this back when I was in high school. -- Bradley Schaefer, founder of the MIT Mystery Hunt, Professor, Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State UniversityIf you're looking for a source book to learn the art and science of cracking codes, it's hard to find a better collection than the deep and well-documented collection in this book. The original cryptext is there along with the mathematical and practical tools for stripping away the layer of secrecy to read the information hidden inside. -- Peter Wayner, author of Disappearing Cryptography, Being and Nothingness on the NetElonka and Klaus are two of today's leaders in the analysis of unbroken ciphers, and with their book, you'll have the tools to join them. Codebreaking: A Practical Guide is a fantastic resource that describes not only the means and methods to break what once were considered unbreakable ciphers, but also contains intriguing histories and tales of how they've used these tools to attack real-world ciphers that have held their secrets for years. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's interested in learning the combination of deduction, intuition and perseverance involved in codebreaking. -- Wes Dafler, American Cryptogram AssociationA great resource for all types of codes and ciphers, and covers different parts of history and cultures with the respect that is deserved, including for Native Americans. -- Lonnie Henderson, Master Sergeant, United States Air Force (retired), Comanche code breakerA fascinating collection of the world's most interesting codes and ciphers and how to break them. Full of facts and fun. A must for anyone who enjoys solving quirky puzzles. -- Michael Smith, author of the #1 bestseller Station X: The Codebreakers of Bletchley Park and The Emperor’s CodesPure genius meets joy in this truly one-of-a-kind compendium . . . This book will reward everyone from the curious novice to the invested researcher . . . all the while providing tools for readers to do their own explorations into the field. -- Dr Theda Daniels-Race, M. B. Voorhies Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Louisiana State UniversityWhat a terrific cognitive romp through some of the most important cognitive puzzlers, challenges, sizzlers and stumpers throughout history, written by two of the brightest minds alive! Highly recommended for taking out one's aggression on cerebral challenges rather than, say, Twitter and Facebook friends. I cannot wait to curl up on the couch with this book and a strong cup of coffee. -- Dr Constance Steinkuehler, Informatics Professor, University of California, former Senior Advisor in the White House Office of Science and Technology PolicyTHROW YOUR OTHER BOOKS AWAY! This book goes well beyond the "how" by including historical examples, practical attacks and challenges to solve. This high-quality cryptography resource is all you need to truly understand many ciphers. -- Tyler Akins, developer, Cipher ToolsAt last a comprehensive book guiding readers through the world of codes and ciphers. Lots of general information for the casual reader, plus plenty of worked examples for enthusiasts. -- Joel Greenberg, author of Gordon Welchman: Bletchley Park’s Architect of Ultra Intelligence and Alastair Denniston: Code-Breaking from Room 40 to Berkeley Street and the Birth of GCHQFills a gap and is very welcome . . . Strongly recommended for anyone interested in classical ciphers. -- Paolo Bonavoglia, cryptologic historian, mathematics teacher at the Liceo Foscarini (retired)The crypto explorer's Baedeker. It introduces you to a variety of both famous and lesser known cryptograms throughout time, while it guides you carefully through the various processes of unraveling their secrets. -- Frode Weierud, CERN electronics engineer (retired), Visiting Research Scholar, Bletchley Park TrustPlainspoken and informative, Codebreaking: A Practical Guide shows the incredible depth of knowledge of the two authors while retaining a clarity most books of this sort have trouble duplicating. Both experts and novices will enjoy exploring the pages of this wonderful tome. -- John Feil, author of Beginning Game Level DesignIf you ever wondered about secret messages on old postcards and tombstones, in newspapers and telegrams, or are fascinated with famous unsolved riddles like the Voynich manuscript and the Kryptos sculpture, this book is for you. Dunin and Schmeh are two internationally known experts on cryptology, and here they show you step by step how to crack codes and ciphers from long before the earliest radio transmissions and interceptions to long after the commercial union of military technology and entertainment in networked computing. -- Peter Krapp, Professor of Media Studies and Informatics, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California, IrvineI have been a creator and solver of puzzles both virtual and physical my whole life, I even gave my wife a GPS-enabled puzzle box as a wedding present to lead her to our honeymoon. That being said, I could hardly imagine even approaching the problems Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh have tackled. Fortunately for my ego, there remain a few even Elonka has not yet solved. However, if you wish to start down the rabbit hole, there is no better place to start than Codebreaking: A Practical Guide. I even hear that there are a few other hidden secrets embedded in this book! Good luck! -- Richard Garriott, computer gaming pioneer, ‘Lord British’ (Ultima Online)I don't know if it's talent or genius . . . but these people are in a different world when it comes to good old logic and brains. It seems that codebreaking requires imagination, stamina and courage to follow its path to wherever it leads. Pure brilliance is barely enough to qualify for this gig. I could never decipher or encrypt anything in this category. I will never be solving cryptograms. But this book will take you on an amazing journey through an incredible maze. Darn exciting, I must say! -- David Lucas, award-winning composer, discoverer of Blue Öyster Cult, the cowbell guy!Cryptography can seem like a daunting subject, but in this book Elonka and Klaus have made it understandable, approachable, and most of all: fun! Filled with many real-world examples of the use of classical cryptography techniques, the book successfully conveys the authors' contagious passion for the art of uncovering hidden messages. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of applying the skills described in this book to unlock the mysterious secret messages. After reading this book you will be equipped with many tools to help you do it, too! -- Dave Oranchak founder of ZodiacKillerCiphers.com and host of Let’s Crack ZodiacCodebreaking: A Practical Guide is an extremely well-documented and enjoyable book written by Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh. The book provides an overview of all classical ciphers and explains with exemplary clarity how to solve them. Entertaining examples are given at each stage and challenges are presented to the reader. A long time has passed since we last saw a book dealing with the solving classical ciphers. This book is a must have in any amateur cryptographer's library. The historical perspective of the book is also extremely important as essential background to the rich history of our field for new students who will later specialize in the more mathematical aspects of modern cryptology. An excellent book! -- David Naccache, Fellow, International Association for Cryptologic ResearchBest suited for those who want to read about codebreaking with actual examples. Many specimens with images, ranging from encrypted postcards to historical messages, are conveniently classified in chapters and their solutions are explained. -- Satoshi Tomokiyo, webmaster of Cryptiana: Articles on Historical CryptographyA book with many interesting stories behind real historic cryptograms. These are clustered according to the ciphers behind. And the best thing: You are introduced to free and modern software to break them yourself. -- Bernhard Esslinger, Professor of Applied Cryptography at the University of Siegen, GermanyI'll say it in cleartext: This is the most useful book on codebreaking you can have in your library. -- A. J. JacobsEasy to grasp, amateur-friendly, full of real-life examples of encryption and systematically surveys the main encryption methods in a fresh way. A lovely starting manual for any crypto novice. -- Benedek Láng, Chair of Philosophy and History of Science Department, Budapest University of Technology and EconomicsA practical and engaging guide to the codes and ciphers that have been used throughout history. The story behind a code is often as important and compelling as the code itself, and Dunin and Schmeh never fail to deliver with each one they examine. -- Scott M. Jones, Director, Electronic Frontiers Forums Track at Dragon Con, AtlantaA comprehensive, yet accessible resource for a contemporary understanding of the past and present of codebreaking. The kind of resource that is useful for beginners, yet encyclopedic for more experienced readers. -- Lindsay Grace, Knight Chair of Interactive Media, University of Miami, School of CommunicationTakes a fresh approach to the art of codebreaking, providing many historical examples, each with a complete backstory. This book treats each cipher as a mystery waiting and wanting to be solved, and eagerly invites the reader to share in the excitement of cracking ciphers. -- Dr James Church, Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University, author of Learning Haskell Data AnalysisOne of the most helpful guides outside the National Security Agency (NSA) to cracking ciphers. But even if you don't become a codebreaker, this book is full of fascinating crypto lore. -- Steven Levy, New York Times-bestselling author of Crypto, Hackers, and Facebook: The Inside StoryA hands-on, roller-coaster ride through the cunning world of ciphers and codes. -- Nick Pelling, ciphermysteries.comTwo well-known code-breaking experts have joined forces and produced a book that takes a very practical look into how one solves historical ciphers, with a lot of useful theory along the way. -- René Zandbergen, author of The Voynich Manuscript: The World's Most Mysterious and Esoteric CodexA fascinating glimpse into the world of ciphers, codes, and secrets. It works equally well as a primer for the novice and as a reference for the enthusiast. Nznmvat! -- Raph Koster, author of bestselling game-design book, A Theory of FunI dare you to find a more diverse, a more mind-blowing, a more intriguing collection of stories about codes and code breaking. This isn't just a book about cryptography and cryptanalysis, it's a fascinating glimpse into humankind's use of secrecy and deception to serve a variety of interests. -- Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, author of the New York Times-bestselling nonfiction thriller, The Spy Who Couldn’t SpellMakes it easy for the reader to do a deep dive into the many codes and ciphers still unsolved. This is a fantastic guide to cryptography, Dunin and Schmeh do a masterful job of explaining most known methods complete with historical commentary. -- Foaad Khosmood, Associate Professor of Computer Science, California Polytechnic State University, co-founder of the Global Game JamA celebration of historical ciphers and codes - from how they work to how they can be broken. A gentle and enthralling introduction for the novice with scores of challenge problems, a guide for the student of classical cryptology, and a delight for the expert with dozens of unsolved problems to attack. -- Kent D. Boklan, National Security Agency-trained cryptologist, Professor of Computer Science at Queens College, City University of New YorkAn encyclopedia of practical code breaking with a variety of high-profile, real-life encrypted messages. It teaches everything from how to solve parts of the famous CIA Kryptos sculpture to encrypted prisoner messages and other crime mysteries. The book takes a firm position that such puzzles can actually be solved and decrypted, and provides expert guidance, methodology and examples. It is superbly illustrated and written, once you start reading, it is very hard to stop! It provides solid historical and cryptanalytic and linguistic background knowledge and it has great educational value. -- Nicolas Courtois, cryptology lecturer at University College LondonEssential reading for anyone interested in solving ciphers. Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh have well-established reputations as skilled writers about cryptology. This book excels, with over 100 examples of historical ciphers. Dunin and Schmeh explain how many were solved, while leaving others for enthusiasts to unravel. -- Ralph Erskine, co-editor of The Bletchley Park Codebreakers; member of the editorial board of CryptologiaFilled with over 200 classic and little-known enciphered documents and puzzles, this book guides the reader through the underlying principles of encipherment, the principles and processes involved in deciphering, and the ultimate outcome. -- Tom Perera, Enigma expertA fascinating look into the hidden world of making - and breaking - secret codes and ciphers, filled with intriguing stories of urgent messages sent by criminals, spies, and even lovers throughout history. -- Bob Bates, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, International Game Developers AssociationAn inspiring, profusely illustrated encyclopedia of challenges, set in their original cultural and historical context. A delight for experts and beginners. A thoughtful workbook companion to David Kahn's classic, The Codebreakers. -- Nicholas Gessler, PhD Anthropology, UCLA, Duke University (retired), author of 'The Computerman, the Cryptographer and the Physicist’ in Alan Turing: His Work and ImpactIt was time for a book like this. This masterpiece is both an extension as well as a successor of the existing and nowadays partially outdated works about (unsolved) codes and cryptography - from Helen F. Gaines to David Kahn. -- Tobias Schrödel, IT security expert and comedy-hacker, as seen on sternTVCryptography is but a game of secrets - who better than a game developer to walk you through the science, art, and history of this remarkable field? -- Dan Kaminsky, security researcher, Chief Scientist, White OpsThis brilliant, passionate, irresistible book has it all: twisty mystery, codebreaking, secrets, encrypted messages! What's not to love? -- Nancy Austin, co-author of New York Times #1 bestselling A Passion for ExcellenceThis book not only breaks down the art of codebreaking in a manner comprehensible to a layperson like myself, but it contextualizes it in a series of compelling vignettes; recounting encrypted secrets, schemes and mysteries woven into a history of human dramas, great and small. This combination of puzzle and story makes for an eminently devourable read! -- Tracy Butler, author and artist of the award-winning webcomic LackadaisyA treasure chest with a plethora of historical illustrations and photos chronicling cryptography dating from centuries ago all the way up to today.This is a great gift book for young and old, and a fitting augmentation to any library's collection. -- Joe Torre, Senior Hardware Engineer (retired), Amiga ComputersI hope this book will inspire more people to take an interest in the exciting hobby of cryptology. 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