Random House World-Class Puzzles
Random House World-Class Puzzles

Author: Will Shortz

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2005-10-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0812936701

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Since 1992, more than 25 countries have sent teams to the annual World Puzzle Championship—a global competition for puzzle supremacy and international bragging rights. The puzzles are created by top constructors of many nationalities, with an emphasis on visual, math, logic, and observation skills. All puzzles at these competitions are language- and culture-neutral, making them ideal for people of any background. This book contains nearly 70 puzzles from the 12th World Puzzle Championship, held in the Netherlands, as well as a complete US Puzzle Championship test, used to select members of the US and Canadian teams. Along with favorites such as Sudoku, Battleships, Paint by Numbers, Cross Sums, and observation puzzles, you'll find a fascinating array of less familiar puzzle varieties, including some you may never have seen before. After you master them, visit the official Team USA Web site at wpc.puzzles.com. The annual online qualifying test is open to everyone!

World-Class Puzzles from the World Puzzle Championships
World-Class Puzzles from the World Puzzle Championships

Author: Will Shortz

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2004-04-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780812935868

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Each year, the World Puzzle Championship hosts national teams from around the world in a competition involving puzzles of every variety. Volume 5 includes: -The 2002 Team USA qualifying test plus puzzles from the Eleventh Annual World Puzzle Championship, held in Oulu, Finland, in September 2002 -Introductions by the editors, including photos, standings and highlights of the 2002 Championship -Details on how to register for future qualifying tests -A fascinating mix of logic, math, and visual puzzles, all non-verbal and language-neutral, so they're perfect for speakers of all languages

The Random House Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
The Random House Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

Author: Random House

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 1995-03-01

Total Pages: 1218

ISBN-13: 0804113491

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THE RANDOM HOUSE CROSSWORD PUZZLE DICTIONARY MORE THAN 700,000 CLUES AND ANSWER WORDS! THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE POCKET CROSSWORD DICTIONARY ON THE MARKET! COMPREHENSIVE More clue words, special categories, and subcategories than any comparable dictionary In-depth coverage of people, places, and things AUTHORITATIVE Extensive coverage of modern history, popular culture, politics, literature, sports, and much more General vocabulary and synonyms checked against the voluminous Random House dictionary and thesaurus files CLEARLY ORGANIZED Clue words and clue information printed in easy-to-spot bold typeface All answer words grouped by their number of letters

The Random House Power Vocabulary Builder
The Random House Power Vocabulary Builder

Author: Random House

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0345405455

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This all-in-one vocabulary-building guide helps users read, write, and speak with more confidence. Includes a handy pronunciation guide, including an extensive list of words that are often mispronounced; word roots and histories; an invaluable glossary of usage to help choose the right words and put them in their proper place; and much more.

Random House Casual Crosswords
Random House Casual Crosswords

Author: Mel Rosen

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2004-10-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 0812935322

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The perfect book for turning tentative puzzlers into lifelong fans! • 50 original puzzles for beginners and casual solvers • No tricks, gimmicks, wordplay, or "crosswordese" • Solver-friendly hints and helps accompanying each puzzle

Random House Casual Crossword Omnibus
Random House Casual Crossword Omnibus

Author: Mel Rosen

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2007-09-11

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0375722440

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An omnibus edition of 200 casual crosswords! • Straightforward, uncomplicated puzzles are carefully crafted and meticulously tested to assure that they're not too difficult. • Every page includes helpful tips and tricks so that you can improve your skills.

The Boston Globe Sunday Crossword Puzzles
The Boston Globe Sunday Crossword Puzzles

Author: Henry Hook

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 2006-03-14

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0812934881

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The Boston Team Party!! For many years, the team of Henry Hook, Emily Cox, and Henry Rathvon have been entertaining Boston-area puzzle fans with their Sunday Globe crosswords. Now, puzzlers across America can try their hand at some of the cleverest crossword creations anywhere—contemporary, witty puzzles of New York Times caliber. Difficulty: Medium Style: Contemporary

Random House Roget's Thesaurus
Random House Roget's Thesaurus

Author: Random House

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2001-06-26

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0345447263

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THE AUTHORITATIVE, COMPREHENSIVE, AND EASY-TO-USE THESAURUS FAVORED BY WRITERS AND STUDENTS ALIKE * One simple alphabetical listing * More than 11,000 main entries * More than 200,000 synonyms and antonyms * Sample sentences for every main entry * Parts of speech shown for every main entry, synonym, and antonym * Extensive coverage of all levels of vocabulary and usage, with informal and slang words identified * Edited and designed for easy access * All entries edited to help in vocabulary building The Random House imprint has long stood for excellence in the reference field. Random House reference books--prepared by its permanent lexicographic staff with the assistance of many hundreds of scholars, educators, and specialists--have been widely acclaimed for their outstanding quality and usefulness.

The Puzzle of Latin American Economic Development
The Puzzle of Latin American Economic Development

Author: Patrice Franko

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-07

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 1442212187

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Thoroughly revised and updated, this foundational text provides the basic economic tools for students to understand the problems facing the countries of Latin America. In the fourth edition, Patrice Franko analyzes challenges to the neoliberal model of development and highlights recent macroeconomic changes in the region. Including charts and tables with the most current data available, the book also offers a wealth of new boxed discussions and vignettes.