Author: Alex Bellos
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
“A brilliant collection of puzzles. Never has getting the answer wrong felt so good!”—G. T. Karber, author of Murdle Most people get these puzzles wrong. Will you beat the odds? From mathy mind-benders to eye-fooling illusions, here are 70 perplexing puzzles of every kind. But they all have one key thing in common—a wrong answer that seems so right! In Puzzle Me Twice, you’ll have to think—and think again—to overrule your first instinct and uncover the truth. For example: If a hen and a half lays an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs do half a dozen hens lay in half a dozen days?* Bestselling author Alex Bellos wrangles math and physics, logic and wordplay, optical illusions, card games, and more to tie readers’ brains in pleasurable knots. It’s a merry tour of the many ways our reasoning can go wrong—and how we can be more fool-proof in the future. Puzzle on! *Four times as many hens, over four times as many days, lay 16 times as many eggs: 1.5 × 16 = 24 eggs.
Puzzle Me Twice: 70 Simple Puzzles (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong (Alex Bellos Puzzle Books)
Author: Alex Bellos
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
“A brilliant collection of puzzles. Never has getting the answer wrong felt so good!”—G. T. Karber, author of Murdle Most people get these puzzles wrong. Will you beat the odds? From mathy mind-benders to eye-fooling illusions, here are 70 perplexing puzzles of every kind. But they all have one key thing in common—a wrong answer that seems so right! In Puzzle Me Twice, you’ll have to think—and think again—to overrule your first instinct and uncover the truth. For example: If a hen and a half lays an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs do half a dozen hens lay in half a dozen days?* Bestselling author Alex Bellos wrangles math and physics, logic and wordplay, optical illusions, card games, and more to tie readers’ brains in pleasurable knots. It’s a merry tour of the many ways our reasoning can go wrong—and how we can be more fool-proof in the future. Puzzle on! *Four times as many hens, over four times as many days, lay 16 times as many eggs: 1.5 × 16 = 24 eggs.
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
“A brilliant collection of puzzles. Never has getting the answer wrong felt so good!”—G. T. Karber, author of Murdle Most people get these puzzles wrong. Will you beat the odds? From mathy mind-benders to eye-fooling illusions, here are 70 perplexing puzzles of every kind. But they all have one key thing in common—a wrong answer that seems so right! In Puzzle Me Twice, you’ll have to think—and think again—to overrule your first instinct and uncover the truth. For example: If a hen and a half lays an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs do half a dozen hens lay in half a dozen days?* Bestselling author Alex Bellos wrangles math and physics, logic and wordplay, optical illusions, card games, and more to tie readers’ brains in pleasurable knots. It’s a merry tour of the many ways our reasoning can go wrong—and how we can be more fool-proof in the future. Puzzle on! *Four times as many hens, over four times as many days, lay 16 times as many eggs: 1.5 × 16 = 24 eggs.
Twice Bought
Author: R.M. Ballantyne
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9359395773
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This story revolves around the central character, one young man named Murdoch Campbell, whose life takes an unexpected turn that when he is unjustly accused of a crime he did not commit. Framed for theft, Murdoch finds himself banished to a life of slavery in the British colonies. In this harsh and other is unfamiliar environment, and he endures the grueling challenges of forced labor, and battles with his own inner demons, and suffers the cruelty of overseers. Yet, despite the odds stacked against him, Murdoch's indomitable spirit remains unbroken. Throughout the narrative, the author delves into themes of resilience, perseverance, and the pursuit of justice. As Murdoch navigates through the complexities of his new reality, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, both friends and foes, who impact his journey in unexpected ways. As the story unfolds, Murdoch's determination to clear his name intensifies, leading him on a gripping quest for freedom and redemption. He unearths hidden truths, discovers unlikely allies, and confronts dangerous adversaries in his pursuit of vindication. "Twice Bought" is a timeless tale of courage and also the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Ballantyne's vivid storytelling transports readers to a world of hardship and hope, making it an enduring classic in the realm of adventure literature.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9359395773
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This story revolves around the central character, one young man named Murdoch Campbell, whose life takes an unexpected turn that when he is unjustly accused of a crime he did not commit. Framed for theft, Murdoch finds himself banished to a life of slavery in the British colonies. In this harsh and other is unfamiliar environment, and he endures the grueling challenges of forced labor, and battles with his own inner demons, and suffers the cruelty of overseers. Yet, despite the odds stacked against him, Murdoch's indomitable spirit remains unbroken. Throughout the narrative, the author delves into themes of resilience, perseverance, and the pursuit of justice. As Murdoch navigates through the complexities of his new reality, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, both friends and foes, who impact his journey in unexpected ways. As the story unfolds, Murdoch's determination to clear his name intensifies, leading him on a gripping quest for freedom and redemption. He unearths hidden truths, discovers unlikely allies, and confronts dangerous adversaries in his pursuit of vindication. "Twice Bought" is a timeless tale of courage and also the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Ballantyne's vivid storytelling transports readers to a world of hardship and hope, making it an enduring classic in the realm of adventure literature.
Twice-told tales. The Blithedale romance
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
The House of Seven Gables, and the Snow Image, and Other Twice-told Tales
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385350050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1886.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385350050
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1886.
The house of seven gables, and The snow image, and other Twice-told tales
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Nathaniel Hawthorne's tales. Twice told tales, first and second series; Snow image, and other tales. (The house with the seven gables, and The scarlet letter).
Author: Nathaniel [two or more stories] Hawthorne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
The house of the seven gables. The snow image, and other twice-told tales
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Where the Clocks Chime Twice
Author: Alec Waugh
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1448202523
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
First published in 1951, this is part sentimental journey revisiting old well-loved scenes of former travels, and part search for new, out-of-the-way lands, Alec Waugh's travel book tells of a journey half-way round the world. But in new or old places, the author's sense of romance and adventure, his gift of combining past and present, his ability to create a mood and tell a story provide continuously enlightening and enlivening reading. The chief object of these travels was to visit the Seychelles Islands. This remote British colony, lost in the immensity of the Indian Ocean, is a world forgotten by the world, a world in itself. Alec Waugh's description of these tropical islands, their people and their history, ranks among the best of travel writing.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1448202523
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
First published in 1951, this is part sentimental journey revisiting old well-loved scenes of former travels, and part search for new, out-of-the-way lands, Alec Waugh's travel book tells of a journey half-way round the world. But in new or old places, the author's sense of romance and adventure, his gift of combining past and present, his ability to create a mood and tell a story provide continuously enlightening and enlivening reading. The chief object of these travels was to visit the Seychelles Islands. This remote British colony, lost in the immensity of the Indian Ocean, is a world forgotten by the world, a world in itself. Alec Waugh's description of these tropical islands, their people and their history, ranks among the best of travel writing.
Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne ... with Illustrations: Twice-told tales
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
At Bay
Author: Mrs. Alexander
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description