Puzzle Box, Volume 1

Puzzle Box, Volume 1

Author: Peter Grabarchuk

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2016-11-16

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 0486810046

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Multiplying my age by 6 then subtracting 6 produces the same result as subtracting 7 from my age then multiplying by 7. How old am I? On my broken calculator with keys + - ÷ x =, the only functional number is 7. How can I get 34 to appear in the readout? A country mints four denominations of coins, in whole numbers of cents. It takes four of these coins to make 21¢, or 24¢, or 25¢, or 26¢. What are the denominations of the coins? These and almost 300 other mathematical puzzles appear in this original collection, devised by world-renowned mathematicians, puzzle creators, and devoted puzzle lovers. A unique puzzle project, it unites the efforts of a dozen authors, including software engineer Andrea Gilbert and Bram Cohen, author of the P2P BitTorrent protocol. Seventeen different types of challenges include 3-D puzzles, chess puzzles, connections, dissections, foldings, geometrical puzzles, logic problems, matchstick puzzles, mazes, moving pieces, number puzzles, put-togethers, strimko, sudoku, visual puzzles, weightings, and word puzzles. The difficulty level of each puzzle is marked by stars, ranging from 2 to 5. Average difficulty level is about 3 stars, promising puzzle enthusiasts many entrancing hours of solving and enjoyment.


Puzzle Box

Puzzle Box

Author: Andy Parr

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2017-06-21

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 0486813487

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Treasury of 300 puzzles features 3D and chess puzzles, connections, dissections, foldings, geometrical and number puzzles, logic problems, matchstick puzzles, mazes, moving pieces, put-togethers, strimkos, sudoku, and visual and word puzzles.


Malevolent

Malevolent

Author: K.M. Carroll

Publisher: Less Than Three Productions

Published: 2015-06-06

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1514345501

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Unlocking the Puzzle Box: Mahanta Transcripts

Unlocking the Puzzle Box: Mahanta Transcripts

Author: Harold Klemp

Publisher:

Published: 1997-07-01

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 9781570430077

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Your key to unlocking spiritual richness, happiness, grace and love in your life each day. Create a future of spiritual wisdom and success. It starts now.


Colossal Book of Mathematics

Colossal Book of Mathematics

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 748

ISBN-13: 9780393020236

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No amateur or math authority can be without this ultimate compendium of classic puzzles, paradoxes, and puzzles from America's best-loved mathematical expert. 320 line drawings.


My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles

My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0486320324

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The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions included.


Puzzle Boxes Volume 1

Puzzle Boxes Volume 1

Author: Pauline Malkoun

Publisher:

Published: 2022-03-10

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9781922641298

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Not only are word puzzles fun but they are great for building literacy skills. They can help develop word recognition, pattern recognition skills, improve spelling, expand and revise vocabulary Puzzle Boxes Volume 1 contains 30 9 letter puzzle boxes. Your challenge is to work out the 9 letter word and as many more words as you can. Can you solve every puzzle box?


The Official Wheel of Fortune Puzzle Book

The Official Wheel of Fortune Puzzle Book

Author: Merv Griffin

Publisher: Bantam Books

Published: 1987-11-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780553272048

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Provides one hundred and fifty word puzzles, which, like the Wheel of Fortune game show, must be solved by guessing one letter at a time


The Secret of the Puzzle Box

The Secret of the Puzzle Box

Author: Penny Warner

Publisher: Darby Creek ™

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1512419052

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The Code Busters are excited for their class field trip to Angel Island, known as the Ellis Island of the West. One of Mika's ancestors passed through the island's immigration station in the early twentieth century, and Mika thinks he may have left behind some secret messages . . . plus a very special box. But as the Code Busters search for hints from the past, they get caught up in an even bigger secret. Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, in case you get stuck.


The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book

The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book

Author: Pierre Berloquin

Publisher: Wellfleet Press

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1577152123

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​Solve over 144 puzzles, navigate around maps of London and the English countryside, search for hidden clues, and—most importantly—exercise your sharp intellect and keen perception skills, just as Sherlock Holmes would. Hours of fun and entertainment await you inside! First appearing in 1887, Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend and biographer, Dr. John Watson, continue to be two of the most popular detective characters of all time. Who, then, could be better companions to accompany you on this three-challenge puzzle adventure, inspired by these six classic Sherlock Holmes short stories? The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge The Adventure of the Second Stain The Adventure of the Reigate Puzzle The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plan This illustrated edition includes: The Puzzle Challenge: Each of the six chapters, inspired by a Sherlock Holmes short story, contains 24 puzzles for you to solve, including cryptograms, crosswords, ciphers, and more. The Map Challenge: Each chapter has an accompanying map, so after you solve a puzzle, you consult the map clue box at the bottom of the page for your next stop on the map and puzzle to solve. The Sherlock Challenge: This challenge has you looking out for Sherlock’s magnifying glass with a number in it, prompting you to add words to grids and ultimately revealing a Sherlock Holmes quotation. The Puzzlecraft series from Wellfleet Press tackles some of the greatest conundrums of our time. Learn how to navigate the world’s trickiest mazes, solve the most complex crosswords, and finally get the answer to “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” Follow literature’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he guides you through hundreds of challenging cross-fitness brain exercises inspired by his most popular cases and adventures. You can also train your memory to perform better and learn the meanings behind your own personality traits or the traits of others. These handy and portable paperbacks are sized perfectly to travel, whether on vacation or just for your daily commute. The intricately designed covers and bold colors will capture your attention as much as the engaging content inside. Other titles in the series include: The Curious History of Mazes; The Curious History of the Crossword; The Curious History of the Riddle; Escape from Sherlock Holmes; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Code Breakers; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Math & Logic Games; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Visual Puzzles; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Lateral Brain Teasers; Solving Sherlock Homes; Maximize Your Memory; and The Book of Personality Tests.