Puzzles & Quizzes
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The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge Crossword Book 5: 50 general knowledge crosswords (The Sunday Times Puzzle Books)
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles.
A jumbo crossword puzzle and general knowledge workout to test and stimulate the brain cells with 50 large grid puzzles from The Sunday Times.
These puzzles use a 21 x 21 jumbo-size grid, and appeared in the pages of the Sunday Times, they offer an entertaining and stimulating challenge to all crossword lovers and anyone interested in quizzes, trivia and testing their all-round knowledge.
Contains more general knowledge clues then the standard Times Jumbo crossword, for example names of famous people, titles of songs, books, films, plays, operas, musicals and TV shows; places and sights, quotations – questions with one or more words in a quote to identify as the answer.
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The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Book 16: 200 of the deadliest Su Doku puzzles (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles.
Specially compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really tests their mettle.
Prepare yourself for the toughest Su Doku challenge there is. These diabolically difficult Ultimate Killer Su Doku puzzles will really put your brainpower to the test as you ‘warm up’ with the 100 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling yourself to take on the 100 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge?
Not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9×9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that multiplies the challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1 to 9, but also to make sure that the outlined sections, called cages, add up to the number given in each cage.
Warning: Not suitable for amateur puzzlers!
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Amazing, Random and Mind-Blowing Facts For Curious Minds: Interesting stories and facts for curious minds – learn about History, Pop Culture, Gaming, The … (Fascinating Facts…
Love to be the person in the room that has all the fascinating facts? Look no further!‘Amazing, Random and Mind-blowing Facts for Curious Minds’ is a book to be read by the whole family. Have fun together with friends and family or just let yourself get lost discovering these truly amazing stories and facts.
Put an end to boredom, lack of conversation starters, and ignorance about the world….without having to spend hours on the internet or in a classroom. “Amazing, Random and Mind-blowing Facts for Curious Minds” is your one-stop solution. It’s like having a personal guide through the most fascinating corners of the knowledge. This book will take you on a progress through a world filled with facts that are stranger than fiction.
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing” – Albert Einstein
- Split into chapters by topic for easy reference
- Over 28 amazing topics ranging from Science Fiction and Fantasy to Gaming to Pop Culture and more….
- Easy reading for all ages
- Perfect gift for curious minds and the person that you struggle to buy for
Not only does this book serve as an excellent tool for socializing, but it also fuels your curiosity and stimulates your brain. Studies show that learning new things can help improve memory and cognitive skills. So while you’re having fun reading this book, you’re also giving your brain a healthy workout!
What’s more? This book is perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a kid eager to learn or an adult looking to expand your knowledge base – this book will not disappoint. “Amazing, random and Mind-blowing Facts for Curious Minds” has something for everyone.
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Murdle: Even More Killer Puzzles: 100 Cunningly Clever Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles (Murdle Puzzle Series)
**From THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES comes even more MURDLE – the ‘utterly addictive’ murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere**
‘THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!’ – JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE
‘I’M COMPLETELY OBSESSED’ – OLIVIA BLACKE, author of A FATAL GROOVE
Deductive Logico is back on the scene to investigate murders most foul in this third installment: Murdle: Even More Killer Puzzles.
These fiendishly compulsive mini-mystery puzzles challenge you to find whodunit, how, where and why. Join Logico to uncover the deadly secrets of a mysterious manor, solve the riddles of a suspiciously orderly science institute and explore the eerie corridors of a tech billionaire’s island retreat. Follow the clues, interview the witnesses and use the power of deduction to complete the grid and catch the culprit. Together, you’ll unearth the dark truth beneath each murder and crack the code that can only be decrypted once you’ve solved them all!
Packed with perplexing puzzles, codes and maps, this is the ultimate casebook for the secret sleuth in everyone.
Miss Marple never cracked a case like this. Time to sharpen your wits and solve a MURDLE!
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The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 9: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles.
100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who’d like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues.
Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13×13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time.
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The Ultimate True Crime Trivia Book: A Compilation of Fascinating Facts & Disturbing Details About Infamous Serial Killers, Mysteries, Cold Cases & Everything In Between (True…
Ever been hooked on crime shows exploring notorious criminals and unsolved mysteries?Curious about the most talked-about serial killers? Or those lesser-known ones that still give chills?
Eager to get the full story on insane couples who killed together or those elusive killers still on the run?
How about diving into cold cases that remained unsolved for decades, or the ones that finally got cracked open? Ever thought about what happened to those people who just vanished without a trace?
Well, “The Ultimate True Crime Trivia Book” will satisfy those burning curiosities.
- Dive into the world of the obscure serial killers the world has ever seen.
- Uncover the shocking tales of killer couples and duos, proving sometimes terror comes in twos.
- Meet deadly women who’ve left a lasting legacy in the annals of crime.
- Step into the shadows with lesser-known and even active killers. Who knows where they might be?
- Dive deep into the intricacies of cold cases that are hauntingly unresolved.
- Delve into tales of those who mysteriously vanished, leaving behind more questions than answers.
- Read the harrowing stories of families forever changed by unspeakable horrors.
- Explore bizarre mysteries that’ll leave you scratching your head.
- And when you need it, find some semblance of closure with tales of cold cases that found justice.
True crime stories are everywhere – from our screens to podcasts, capturing our imaginations and haunting our dreams. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a deep dive into humanity’s dark side.
Whether you think you’ve heard it all or are just getting started, “The Ultimate True Crime Trivia Book” is your next must-read.
Got the nerve? Dive in.
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Everything to Play For: The QI Book of Sports
‘Top Bins! A personal best, a lap record and a hole in one for when rain has stopped play.’ ALAN DAVIES
Hop, skip and jump into this wonderfully curious grand tour of the world of sports, brought to you by QI Elves James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski.
From sport’s weirdest rules to its most unlikely heroes, via comically large cricket bats, pole-vaulting priests, creative football chants and exploding billiard balls, each chapter of Everything to Play For is brimming with surprising facts and intriguing stories.
Even if you’ve never asked yourself what David Attenborough has to do with yellow tennis balls, why Victorian doctors feared the outbreak of ‘bicycle face’ or what led ancient Egyptian athletes to have their spleens removed, this book will give you the astonishing answers – and plenty more besides.
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For more from the team behind QI’s hit TV show, check out the QI FACTS series of books, @qikipedia, their weekly podcast at nosuchthingasafish.com or visit qi.com.
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£9.99
