Puzzles and quizzes Books
Atlantic Books A Brief History of Puzzles: 120 of the World's
Book SynopsisFrom ancient riddles to modern Sudoku, people have been fascinated by puzzles. Whether they are seen as a glorious waste of time, a harmless way to spend a train journey or a valuable way of exercising the mind, the lure of puzzles has been irresistible. By using over a hundred examples of the most mindbending, the most challenging, the most satisfying, or simply the most humorous of puzzles throughout the ages, William Hartston traces the development of brainteasers of all varieties and the increasing ingenuity of puzzle setters from ancient civilisations to modern puzzle crazes.Trade ReviewIf you love quizzes, A Brief History of Puzzles by William Hartston will let you know whom to thank. Competently charting the development of riddles, crosswords and logic problems, from the Sphinx to sudoku, it offers examples to illustrate each great leap forward in the history of brain-teasing. * Literary Review *Table of Contents0: Primeval Puzzle Prelude 1: Medieval Maths, Mysteries and Merriment 2: Parisian Perplexities, Problems and Posers 3: The Great Victorian Puzzlers 4: Puzzles Worthy of the Name 5: More Word Puzzles 6: The Logic of Hats 7: The Most Baffling Logic of All 8: Weights, Measures, Speed 9: Psychological Puzzles 10: Miscellaneous and Mysterious 11: The Prize Puzzle 12: Solutions
£13.26
Octopus Publishing Group This Book Will Make You Fall Asleep: Tips,
Book SynopsisYou are feeling sleepy... If you’re tired of sleepless nights, and wish you could drop off in two shakes of a lamb’s tail, then say hello to Kip! Your woolly friend will guide you through this soporific little volume that’s filled with more sheep than you can count and plenty of relaxing puzzles. It’ll have you snoozing in no time.
£7.99
Headline Publishing Group The Emoji Puzzle Challenge: More than 200 Emoji
Book SynopsisAre you fluent in emoji? Test out your emoji-translating skills with The Emoji Puzzle Challenge. With over 200 emoji-based puzzles on films, music, geography, sports, and history to name a few, work your way through these funny and colourful enigmas. Think you can work out what the plot of Forrest Gump is when it's told in emoji form? What about the lyrics to Lady Gaga's Papparazzi? The Emoji Puzzle Challenge is the perfect gift for any emoji-mad member of your family, which last time we looked up from our smartphone, was everyone. Table of ContentsHow the Puzzles Work • Name the Movie • Name the Famous Sporting Event • Name the Book • Name the Work of Art • Name the Video Game • Name the Place • Trivia & Answers.
£8.99
Carlton Books Puzzle Cards How Do You Get Egg into a Bottle
Book SynopsisThis fun puzzle pack contains 60 fascinating science puzzles. The answer to each problem - on the reverse of each card - explains a scientific principle in easy-to-understand terms, so not only are you solving puzzles, you are having fun while you learn!
£11.39
Headline Publishing Group Sherlock Holmes Mind Palace Puzzles: Master
Book SynopsisThe game is afoot once more, and Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are back to solve criminal mysteries and puzzles alike. In Sherlock Holmes Mind Palace Puzzles, Dr John Watson shares the great detective's memory-boosting techniques to help you start to think the Sherlock way. As you work your way through Watson's latest selection of his esteemed colleague's cases, Sherlock shares his knowledge of how the human brain works, meaning that you will find your memory skills improving until you too can create your very own Mind Palace!The book includes more than 100 memory puzzles and classic Sherlock mysteries to solve, all written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's revered stories.Table of ContentsMore than one hundred puzzles are included, from seemingly simple riddles to more complicated brain-busting logic puzzles, alongside murder mysteries for the reader to solve alongside Sherlock. Tips and tricks for solving the Sherlock way are included, as well as an introduction to the memory techniques needed to create your own Mind Palace!
£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group For the Love of Radio 4 - The Unofficial Puzzle
Book SynopsisIt’s more than just a radio station – Radio 4 is a celebration of curiosity, knowledge and entertainment, and it’s a beloved soundtrack to life for millions of Britons. But for the moments when you’re not tuning in, how about a puzzle or two to pass the time? From quizzes and riddles to crosswords and sudoku, whether you’re an expert on all things Radio 4 or merely a casual listener, there’s plenty in these pages to tickle your fancy and tease your brain.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Today Programme Puzzle Book
Book SynopsisPut your deciphering skills and mental agility to the test with over 280 cryptic, numerical and linguistic brainteasers from Britain's best-loved radio programme, set by the world's ultimate puzzle masters.
£18.19
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Puppy Puzzles Wordsearch
Book SynopsisHere''s a collection of more than 130 pup-tastic wordsearch puzzles all decorated with the cutest puppies, what more could a puzzle fan want? You''ll be sure to give it two paws up!• OVER 130 PUZZLES AND SOLUTIONS: This bumper book of puzzles will provide hours of entertainment. • REMOVES STRESS: Let go of all your stress by working through these satisfying puzzles.• GIFT EDITION: Designed with an adorable animal cover-design, this collection would make a brilliant gift for all puzzle-lovers out there.
£11.52
Chronicle Books Mystic Mondays Portable Puzzle
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£22.79
Chronicle Books LEGO Mystery Minifigure Puzzles Blue Edition 12
Book SynopsisContains 12x 9781797214399. A surprising challenge for LEGO fans, this tricky mystery mini puzzle is a new way to play with the LEGO Minifigurethe world's most collectible toy. Collect all six new designs. A new challenge has arrived: six all-new surprise puzzles just for fans of LEGO minifigures! These blind-box mini puzzles are a whole new way to play with the world's most collectible toy. What Minifigure will you build today? It's a mystery! This 126-piece mini puzzle comes together to reveal a surprise Minifigure from the massively popular Collectible LEGO Minifigure series. Test your puzzle skills and LEGO knowledge as you piece together one of six fan-favorite Minifiguresyou'll have to complete the puzzle to find out which one you have! Collect all six mini puzzles for the full set. FUN UNBOXING EXPERIENCE: Open the box to reveal your minifigure puzzle! Use the clues on the packaging and on the puzzle pieces themselves to figure out which design you are building. This puzzle is perfect for fans of "blind bag" collectables. There is so much fun in the reveal!A PERFECT GIFT FOR THE LEGO FAN WHO HAS IT ALL: The mini size and clever concept make for the perfect little present for LEGO fans. Great for holidays, birthdays, stocking stuffers, gift exchanges, and Easter baskets. A NEW WAY TO PLAY: These puzzles feature fan favorites from the LEGO Collectible Minifigures series. Did you miss a limited-edition Collectible Minifigure in-store? Find it again in puzzle form. GREAT ACTIVITY AT HOME: This challenging puzzle is great at-home fun for a game night or get-together. Did you solve the mystery? Pass it to a friend to try! Or buy two and race to see who completes the mystery image first. INCLUDES: 126 puzzle pieces, 7 x 10-inch puzzle when assembled, 4 x 5 x 2 inch boxPerfect for: Ages 7+, adult LEGO fans, LEGO fans, gift givers, puzzlersLEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. 2022 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
£999.99
Headline Publishing Group Dobble Puzzle Book: Entertaining visual puzzles
Book SynopsisDive into the Dobble Puzzle Book, where all of your favourite Dobble icons have combined to create more than 140 creative puzzles inspired by the award-winning game. Everyone who loves Dobble will enjoy these colourful challenges, with puzzles ranging from Seeing Dobble and Dobble Trouble to elbboD and Wobble. There are even a series of head-to-head games for you to solve while racing against your friends.
£999.99
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Incredible Brain Training Puzzles
Book SynopsisPuzzles are a great and fun way of keeping our brains fit and active, and this jumbo collection of 260 mind-benders will help you do just that! With a huge range of common and unusual puzzle types, they are sure to prove challenging and satisfying to solve. Includes:• Domino Placement • Battleships • Combiku • Slitherlink • And many more!ABOUT THE SERIES: The challenges in the Ingenious Books series are created by one of the world''s leading puzzle authors, Ben Addler. His wealth of experience in producing challenging puzzles ensures the dedicated puzzler a truly satisfying solving experience.
£999.99
Ragged Bears Ragged Bears Spring Activity Book
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£6.46
Ragged Bears Colour In Send Tractor Train Cards
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£6.46
Ragged Bears Ragged Bears ABC and 123 Puzzzles Pairs
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£12.34
Headline Publishing Group Wrinklies Puzzle Book: Clever Conundrums for
Book SynopsisIn Wrinklies Puzzle Book you'll find a wealth of captivating puzzles of all shapes and sizes, carefully selected to give older readers particular pleasure. Younger readers can still enjoy the book too, of course! There's no end of puzzles, brainteasers, conundrums and mental challenges waiting to help you give your brain a really good, fun work-out. As you get older, it becomes more and more vital to keep your brain regularly exercised. Science has recently confirmed that brainpower works in much the same way as muscle power – if you work it, it gets stronger, and if you ignore it, it gets weaker. This is known as brain plasticity. It's of particular importance to people who might be at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Several recent studies have shown that mental exercise is a key component in preventing mental decline, even in cases where the brain is actually being attacked. Puzzles offer a vital opportunity to keep the mind lean, fit and functioning properly. Table of ContentsA fantastic selection of challenging puzzles! Contains more than 150 classic puzzles for the older intellect to enjoy, from word puzzles like crosswords and word searches to Sudokus and tricky logic problems. There's no end of puzzles, brainteasers, conundrums and mental challenges waiting to help you give your brain a really good, fun work-out.
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group Wrinklies Logic Puzzles: Brainteasers for Golden
Book SynopsisIn Wrinklies Logic Puzzles, you'll find a wealth of captivating puzzles of all shapes and sizes, carefully selected to give older readers particular pleasure. Younger readers can still enjoy the book too, of course! There's no end of puzzles, brainteasers, conundrums and mental challenges waiting to help you give your brain a really good, fun work-out. As you get older, it becomes more and more vital to keep your brain regularly exercised. Science has recently confirmed that brainpower works in much the same way as muscle power – if you work it, it gets stronger, and if you ignore it, it gets weaker. This is known as brain plasticity. It's of particular importance to people who might be at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Several recent studies have shown that mental exercise is a key component in preventing mental decline, even in cases where the brain is actually being attacked. Puzzles offer a vital opportunity to keep the mind lean, fit and functioning properly. Table of ContentsWrinklies Logic Puzzles contains more than 150 classic puzzles for the older intellect to enjoy, from word puzzles like crosswords and word searches to Sudokus and tricky logic problems. There's no end of puzzles, brainteasers, conundrums and mental challenges waiting to help you give your brain a really good, fun work-out.
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group Wrinklies Plethora of Puzzles: Brilliant
Book SynopsisIn Wrinklies Plethora of Puzzles, you'll find a wealth of captivating puzzles of all shapes and sizes, carefully selected to give older readers particular pleasure. Younger readers can still enjoy the book too, of course! There's no end of puzzles, brainteasers, conundrums and mental challenges waiting to help you give your brain a really good, fun work-out. Table of Contents0
£9.49
Books By Boxer Sun Sand Solved
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£11.39
Danann Media Publishing Limited Up Yours Adulting
£7.99
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Brain Teasers English, 4th Edition
Book SynopsisTest your skills with this fascinating collection of brain teasers in English. Variety is the key word here. A fascinating play of words that quizzes your mind and sets it ticking for a quick-fire solution to each puzzle. So sharpen your pencil and your wits, and get going with this engrossing book of delightful teasers.
£7.46
Orient Paperbacks Mental Fitness
£13.99
Orient Paperbacks A Mensa of Brain Teasers
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£8.06
Orient Paperbacks World's Most Challenging Puzzles
Book SynopsisTo solve the world's most challenging puzzles, sometimes you have to be smart, sometimes patient, and sometimes you just have to pay attention.
£5.48
Orient Paperbacks A First Mensa Puzzle Book
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£7.63
Orient Paperbacks World's Hardest Puzzles
Book SynopsisMatch minds with the world's greatest brains by solving challenging puzzles. Can you figure out the riddle: a word with six letters, subtract one and twelve remains? Test your smart thinking with over 90 hard puzzles, with answers provided at the back. Enjoy cartoons and illustrations while tackling these topnotch challenges.
£4.99
Pustak Mahal Quiz Time?
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£5.69
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Bumper Bournvita Quiz Contest
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£999.99
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Best Word Search
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£7.00
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Exciting Word Search
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£6.19
Popular Prakashan Ltd World of Quiz: v. 2
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£4.99
Jaico Publishing House The Great Book of Puzzles and Teasers
Book SynopsisThis book contains 75 original brain teasers by George J. Summers, ranging from common games to unique scenarios like Truth tellers and Liars. Each puzzle includes clues, solutions, and detailed answers for unraveling them step-by-step.
£14.11
Goodwill Publishing House Mental Magic
£6.83
Minerva Press India Pvt Ltd Entertainment Word Magic
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£6.18
Lotus Press Science Quiz
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£5.50
Lotus Press 1010 Riddles
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£7.21
Lotus Press Quiz for All
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£6.18
Lotus Press Lotus Mathematics Quiz Book
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£7.12
The Times Group Books Mind Teasers the A for Your Q
Book SynopsisThis book is for all who are passionate about knowledge. It contains answers to about 5000 amazing questions. This book also ensures that information comes to you laced with fun. Gripping and affordable, mind teasers is bound to add zing to your life.
£4.99
Urano Vitaminas Para El Cerebro. Razonamiento
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£12.40
Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd Meeting the Challenge of Sudoku
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£5.48
Offshoot Books You Have Been Decked!
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£9.74
Laura Bidden Hello Spring Word Find Book for Relaxation
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.24
St Martin's Press Sudoku 1
Book SynopsisThe hottest craze in puzzles!On no account should any reader not already hooked so much as a glance at a sudoku. That way lies addiction and madness. Sudoku are to the first decade of the twenty-first century what Rubik''s Cube was to the 1970s. --Tom Utley, The Daily TelegraphFrom puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz comes sudoku, the new wordless crossword puzzle that''s taking the world by storm! Once you start, you won''t want to stop. These addictive puzzles are easy to explain--just fill the grid with numbers according to the few simple rules--but incredibly fun and engaging to complete. You don''t need any mathematics knowledge: Just supply a pencil and an inquisitive mind.This brand-new collection features original, easy-to-solve sudoku from Will Shortz, along with an introduction that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. Once you''ve mastered the easier sudoku, try the last ten puzzlesTrade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times"
£9.99
Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Single Scoop Sudoku 200 Easy
Book SynopsisLet the sudoku solving begin! This fun, portible new series begins with 200 sweet and simple sudoku puzzles.Includes: -200 easy, relaxing puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz
£12.34
Griffin Publishing Double Dip Sudoku
Book SynopsisHungry for more sudoku? Once you''ve mastered the easy puzzles it''s time to take it up a notch!This book is the second in the series that starts with Will Shortz Presents Single Scoop Sudoku and ends with Will Shortz Presents Triple Threat Sudoku.Includes: -200 medium-level puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz
£12.34
St. Martins Press-3PL The Will Shortz Presents Kenken Easy to Hard
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£14.44
St. Martin's Griffin Will Shortz Presents Crazy for KenKen Killer 100 Logic Puzzles That Make You Smarter
£10.44
