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Crosswords for Seniors For Dummiesby Timothy E. Parker
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009; US$ 14.99A puzzle-packed guide tailored to the interests of the older generation Are you over the age of 55? Looking for some great crossword puzzles? Better yet, how about a collection of crosswords that is tailored to your interests? Look no further. Crosswords For Seniors For Dummies fits the bill. This compilation of challenging and entertaining crossword puzzles is perfect for you if you want to challenge your brain, preserve mental fitness-and are just looking for some fun! It's a known fact that keeping the mind active and healthy can reduce the risk of such conditions as dementia; plus, puzzles have been proven to strengthen memory and mind function. Helps you maintain an active and productive mind by providing fun games designed to stimulate... more...
Smart Playby Barbara Sher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 15.95101 SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE EVERY DAY A SPECIAL DAY! Children who move their bodies as part of the learning process are more stimulated and alert-and they retain more of what they are taught. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Smart Play, you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his or her confidence, teach academic and motor skills, and provide a lasting foundation for learning. Developed by Barbara Sher over the course of thirty years as a parent, teacher, and play-therapy specialist, this collection of 101 delightful, easy-to-follow games helps children use their bodies to master essential mental skills and concepts. You and your family can play virtually anywhere, with any number of participants, and without special preparation... more...
Crossworldby Marc Romano
Broadway 2005; US$ 15.99Sixty-four million people do it at least once a week. Nabokov wrote about it. Bill Clinton even did it in the White House. The crossword puzzle has arguably been our national obsession since its birth almost a century ago. Now, in Crossworld , writer, translator, and lifelong puzzler Marc Romano goes where no Number 2 pencil has gone before, as he delves into the minds of the world’s cleverest crossword creators and puzzlers, and sets out on his own quest to join their ranks. While covering the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament for the Boston Globe , Romano was amazed by the skill of the competitors and astonished by the cast of characters he came across—like Will Shortz, beloved editor of the New York Times puzzle and the... more...
Solving Cryptic Crosswordsby B. J. Holmes
A&C Black 2005; US$ 7.80This title offers hundreds of examples to illustrate how crossword clues work and helps readers understand how crosswords are created and how to interpret the clues. more...
Crossword Lists & Crossword Solverby Anne Stibbs
A&C Black 2007; US$ 12.99This bumper volume provides crossword puzzlers with an aid to successful crossword completion. Over 100,000 potential solutions include technical terms, place names and compound expressions. more...
Bloomsbury Crossword Keyby A&C Black
A&C Black 2004; US$ 18.20With over 390,000 solutions listed not only by the number of letters but by the position of each letter, this huge book should help solve any crossword quickly and effectively. Words are listed both by length and alphabetically by first, second and third letter and so on. more...
Four-Letter Wordsby Michelle Arnot
Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 12.99Crossword puzzle expert and champion Michelle Arnot has complied this irresistibly fun and entertaining manual filled with fascinating facts, puzzle miscellany, and surefire tips for puzzle solving. For devoted daily puzzlers, casual solvers, and fearless crossword warriors alike, this book offers insights into the addictive world of crossword puzzles including: * Insider secrets, techniques, and tips * Obscure four-letter words for scoring big points * Advanced strategies of competitive puzzlers * Inside stories of eccentric players and all-time champions of the grids * Trivia, lore, and the lingo of crosswording more...
How To Win Competitionsby Sherry Sjolander
Allen & Unwin 2008; US$ 14.50Some think winning competitions is a matter of luck, but they're wrong! It takes skill, and this easy-to-use book can teach you those skills. The essential 'how-to' guide for the novice and experienced 'comper' alike, it will equip you with everything you need to know to win everything you've ever dreamed of winning. more...
Vanity Plate Puzzlesby Michelle Mazzulo
Santa Monica Press 2008; US$ 7.95With nearly 200 puzzles to solve, this humorous book offers drivers, car passengers, armchair travelers, and puzzle enthusiasts ample opportunities to sharpen word skills while having fun at the same time. Merging the popular pastime of puzzle solving with a unique form of personal expressionthe vanity platethis book includes many innovative brainteasers that will challenge and entertain puzzle-lovers, such as ISHLPKDS (I schlep kids), UEEEEA (Euphoria), AUYLOCKS (Goldilocks), and HIOFSIR (Hi Officer). more...
Learn & Play Sudoku, Grade 1by Donna Erdman
Teacher Created Materials Publishing 2007; US$ 14.99Practice your puzzle-solving skills with these Sudoku puzzles. more...