Puzzles and quizzes Books

Try this extraordinary assortment of challenges, including Mix-and-Match and Find-the-Liar puzzles. Some have tables that can be used to deduce relationships between people or items, some use word-play to present the problem, and still others use...

Detective Stanwick is back! And you are about to be challenged by 30 exciting mysteries. Each one takes only about five minutes to read. Every puzzle combines features of the traditional whodunit (physical clues, red herrings, means, motive, opportunity,...

Now Pappas has done it again, or rather, has done more! The pages of MORE JOY OF MATHEMATICS spill over with ideas, puzzles, games from all over the world, historic background, exciting graphics and up-to-the-minute math breakthrough. Readers will find...

Tropical coral reefs are home to the greatest diversity of marine life on the planet. Brilliantly-patterned spotted, striped and speckled fish swim in and around hundreds of brightly coloured coral species. Sharks, groupers and other large fish keep the...

1000 pieces Finished size is 61 x 46 cm Quality design & easy to handle pieces Features a beautiful, full-colour photograph of Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, Korea Commonly referred to as the Northern Palace, Gyeongbok Palace was built in 1395 in the...

High-quality painting of Japanese geishas with 1,000 pieces, designed for adults.

1000 piecesFinished puzzle is 24 x 18 inchesQuality design & easy to handle piecesFeatures the classic Japanese woodblock print Songs of the Four Seasons: Summer (1853) by Kuniteru UtagawaThis print is of Prince Genji and some courtiers enjoying a...

1000 pieces Quality design & easy to handle pieces Finished puzzle 24 x 18 inches Features a beautiful, full-color photograph of Ginkaku-ji Temple and its gardens Popularly known as the "Temple of the Silver Pavilion," this is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Tokyo is the world's largest city, with over 35 million inhabitants. The 798-meter Rainbow Bridge spans the Sumida River at its mouth, from Odaiba Island to Shibaura Pier. The bridge is famous for its light displays and is a major tourist attraction...

Dragon lovers rejoice! This new kit by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum shows you how to fold 10 incredible paper dragons!This unique collection contains a wide range of Asian and Western dragons - both winged and serpentine. It contains...

An interactive way to foster appreciation and understanding of our planet's endangered species! Origami Wildlife Kit, from master origami artists Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander, is designed to educate and entertain in equal measure.This...

This pack contains 100 high-quality origami sheets printed with 8 different bug patterns. This paper is perfect for any folder who wants to add a distinctive flair to their origami projects. This origami paper pack includes: 100 sheets...

Make decorative papercraft models with this beautiful origami paper pack. Stars and diamond patterns are fun, colorful and unique. These paper packs make a great resource for all different kinds of folding, crafting and scrapbooking projects...

Master the game of Go with this expert guide.Go is a two-player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible...

The year's finest mathematical writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best...

The year's finest mathematical writing from around the worldThis annual anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best...

A fun and lively look at the mathematical ideas concealed in video gamesDid you know that every time you pick up the controller to your PlayStation or Xbox, you are entering a world steeped in mathematics? Matthew Lane reveals the hidden mathematics in...

A comprehensive look at four of the most famous problems in mathematics. Tales of Impossibility recounts the intriguing story of the renowned problems of antiquity, four of the most famous and studied questions in the history of mathematics. First posed...

How you can become better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skillsWe solve countless problems-big and small-every day. With so much practice, why do we often have trouble making simple decisions-much less arriving at...

Paul Nahin is a master at explaining odd phenomena through straightforward mathematics. In this collection of twenty-six intriguing problems, he explores how mathematical physicists think. Always entertaining, the problems range from ancient catapult...

A lively and engaging look at logic puzzles and their role in recreation, mathematics, and philosophy.Logic puzzles were first introduced to the public by Lewis Carroll in the late nineteenth century and have been popular ever since. Games like Sudoku...

Magical Mathematics reveals the secrets of fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician. Persi Diaconis and Ron Graham provide easy, step-by-step instructions for each...

Guesstimation 2.0 reveals the simple and effective techniques needed to estimate virtually anything--quickly--and illustrates them using an eclectic array of problems. A stimulating follow-up to Guesstimation, this is the must-have book for anyone...

Piece together your own bold and beautiful Pete Cromer animal portrait, with this quality 500 piece Koala puzzle.  Pete Cromer is a contemporary Australian artist based in the Colac Otway region of Victoria. Inspired by the optimistic personalities in...

See your favorite iconic cats piece by piece with this fun 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, showcasing forty-eight of the world's most beautiful cat breeds. Love cats but have no more space on your bed and laptop for fluffy friends? You may not be able to...

In 299 Dogs (and a cat), a cunning cluster puzzle, there are no regular jigsaw shapes and a whole lot of canines! Have you got what it takes to assemble all 299 dogs into a perfect puzzle? A great game for avid puzzlers, families, kids and pet lovers...

Slow Down...Bring some mindfulness into your day with this calming 100-piece jigsaw puzzle.  Piece together a fascinating visual exploration of the natural world. Featuring all new artwork of an oak tree and its animals through the seasons, this jigsaw...

Test your 00s knowledge with this awesome trivia card game! Too soon to get nostalgic about the 2000s, noughties, aughts or whatever we're supposed to call them? Of course not: this is the decade that gave us cheap downloads and not-so-cheap iPods...

Test your 80s knowledge with this awesome trivia card game! Do you know Boy George from your George Michael? Your Tetris from your Rubik's? Or your mullets from your Jheri curls? Then Best of the 80s: The Ultimate Trivia Challenge is the totally radical...

Test your 90s knowledge with this awesome trivia card game! Welcome to the Best of the '90s, a fun trivia game that will take you on a sentimental journey through an exceptionally unforgettable decade! In this game you'll find 60 trivia cards with over...

Test your wits against 210 brand-new killer sudokus with this formidable collection of the world's favourite puzzle. This compilation draws on all the knowledge of the expert puzzle writers at the Guardian, whose killer sudokus are enjoyed by hundreds...

Dive into this challenging collection of the world's favourite puzzle, with 210 brand-new sudokus to savour. The Guardian's sudoku puzzles are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day and are now available in this carefully curated...

This book consists of 8 chapters, each focussing on different aspects and areas of your memory. Every chapter includes introductory text describing how your memory works and how you can maintain and improve it. This is accompanied by 200 puzzles and...

This book consists of 8 chapters, each focussing on different aspects and areas of your brain's ability to concentrate on tasks. Every chapter includes introductory text describing how the mind works, why it is important, its uses in everyday life and...

More than 100 crosswords of a variety of difficulty levels, perfect to test your lexical abilities against. The revered intelligence organisation, Mensa, have worked with Gareth Moore to put together this rigorous examination of your vocabulary skills. ...

Test your powers of deduction against more than 200 devilishly difficult Killer Sudoku puzzles. The revered intelligence organisation, Mensa, have worked with Gareth Moore to put together a supreme test of logic. These brand-new puzzles will provide...

More than 200 variations of the world's favourite puzzle have been created to test your Sudoku skills. The revered intelligence organisation, Mensa, have worked with Gareth Moore to put together a supreme test of logic. These brand-new puzzles will...

This interactive pack from the world's leading brain brand contains everything you need to sharpen your mental agility while having fun.  Inside are a series of puzzles, exercises and games especially devised to inspire new ways of thinking. The book is...

There are over 200 crosswords for you to peruse, ponder, puzzle over and eventually solve!   The Guardian Quick Crosswords 3 is the latest instalment in the beloved series from The Guardian, offering over 200 quick crossword puzzles to test and...

The Assassin's Creed Escape Room Puzzle Book is an exciting journey through history in which you must solve a series of puzzles and mysteries to save humanity.  You are Joey, a museum worker who comes across a mysterious blade that sets in motion a...

The Puzzling Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Ten New Cases for You to Crack by Tim Dedopulos brings a fresh collection of mysteries straight to the heart of Holmes enthusiasts. This captivating puzzle book invites readers to step into the shoes of the...

One hundred murder mystery puzzles to solve for armchair detectives and game lovers Bored of Wordle? Try being a sleuth with these murder mystery puzzles. G. T. Karber, the creator of the popular online daily mystery game Murdle, presents a collection...

National Gallery Masters of Art Puzzle Book, The: Explore the World's Greatest Artists in 100 Stunning Puzzles

More than 100 logic puzzles of various different types and difficulty levels. Push the limits of your logical reasoning with these visually pleasing puzzles. Train your brain by solving this superb collection of logic puzzles, designed to help your...

More than 100 wordsearches all designed around a different theme. Take some 'me time' with these aesthetically pleasing puzzles. Embrace tranquility while enjoying this calming collection of wordsearches, created to help you unwind and de-stress.  ...

Creative Crosswords: Test Yourself with over 100 Varied Word Puzzles

Don't get stuck in a rut - unleash your ingenuity with these creative puzzles. Imaginative thinking helps you in all aspects of life. It allows you to become more resourceful at problem solving, or to develop unorthodox strategies for dealing with any...

What should you do when you know that the solution to a problem is right in front of you, but you just can't see it? Working through problems needn't be hard work - in fact, trying too hard can trap you in rigid thought patterns and blind you to...