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The Penguin Book of Puzzles Paperback – February 1, 2018

by Dr. Gareth Moore (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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A collection of challenges from throughout history, featuring some of the greatest ever puzzle masters.

From the riddles of the ancients to puzzles that perplex the greatest minds of today, The Penguin Book of Puzzles is a glorious compendium of conundrums from throughout history.

These challenges will require all the reader's wits to solve, but range from the easy to the brain-bending and are suitable for novice and veteran puzzlers alike. There is something here to suit every taste, including crosswords, mathematical challenges, word games and logic conundrums, but also some intriguing types of puzzles that have been unearthed from centuries gone by.

Timeless and entertaining, there are hours of fun waiting in this miscellany of puzzlement.

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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Michael Joseph
  4. Publication date
    February 1, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.9 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780718188627
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0718188627
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Dr Gareth Moore is on the board of the World Puzzle Federation, and is the author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults, including The Mammoth Book of Brain Games, The Brain Workout, The Mammoth Book of New Sudoku and The Rough Guide Book of Brain Training.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0718188624
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael Joseph; Act Csm edition (February 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780718188627
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0718188627
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dr Gareth Moore is the best-selling author of The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, Brain Games for Clever Kids, The Mindfulness Puzzle Books series, The Mammoth Book of New Sudoku and many more titles.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Very old dirty cover...disappointing
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The book looks like it’s used or dig out of someone’s basement! Not acceptable when I pay for a new book, meant as a gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Challenging
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2018
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Very challenging puzzles. Some concepts and contexts are difficult to understand, but if you ever feel the need to look at the answer, you'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal
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Ideal as an introduction to security services.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Makes a great present!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2018
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My husband is enjoying this birthday present!
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