Author: Daniel Wayne Mosser
Publisher: New Castle, Del. : Oak Knoll Press ; London : British Library
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
This volume comprises essays presented at the 1996 Roanoke (Va.) International Conference on Watermarks, where chemists, engineers, experts in digital photography, book dealers, book collectors, librarians, literary scholars, cartographers, and historians discussed the evidence provided by watermark
Puzzles in Paper
Author: Daniel Wayne Mosser
Publisher: New Castle, Del. : Oak Knoll Press ; London : British Library
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
This volume comprises essays presented at the 1996 Roanoke (Va.) International Conference on Watermarks, where chemists, engineers, experts in digital photography, book dealers, book collectors, librarians, literary scholars, cartographers, and historians discussed the evidence provided by watermark
Publisher: New Castle, Del. : Oak Knoll Press ; London : British Library
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
This volume comprises essays presented at the 1996 Roanoke (Va.) International Conference on Watermarks, where chemists, engineers, experts in digital photography, book dealers, book collectors, librarians, literary scholars, cartographers, and historians discussed the evidence provided by watermark
Paper Puzzle Book, The: All You Need Is Paper!
Author: Ilan Garibi
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9813202432
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
'This is a marvellous book. The diversity of possible puzzles that can be given with these very limited resources, which are basically some paper and scissors, is overwhelming, and the challenges are sometimes very tough. Even the two-star problems may be hard for an untrained puzzler. This is medicine against boredom on long rainy days, but be careful not to get addicted or it may suck up your less empty and sunny days as well.' See Full ReviewEuropean Mathematical Society ALL YOU NEED IS PAPER! All the puzzles inside are made out of paper — from simple teasers to extreme brain workouts!ORIGINAL DESIGNS Co-developed by a mathematician, an origami artist and a mechanical puzzle maker, this inventive book provides a unique and invaluable collection of a large, comprehensive and diverse variety of paper puzzles. And they only require a sheet of paper and perhaps a pair of scissors!EASY TO CHALLENGING There are 99 unique puzzles including paper strip puzzles, Möbius strips and flexagons, two-dimensional sheet folding, 'fold-and-cut' puzzles, 3D dissections and constructions, sequence folding puzzles, origami puzzles and even paper toys and magic. PROVIDES HOURS OF FUN Anyone of any age can find hours of enjoyment and challenge!LEARNING GEOMETRY, MATHEMATICS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING CHALLENGES CAN BE FUN! For students and teachers; parents and children; amateur and skilled mathematicians, and puzzle lovers.LEARN CONCEPTS AS YOU GO! Many of the puzzles are new and original, they complement the classic puzzles that are included and all of them come with a solution as well as a mathematical and geometrical explanation that can be easily understood by all. The layout of the book, with its extensive puzzles, solutions and detailed descriptions, make it a sure candidate as the paper puzzle 'bible' for enthusiasts and puzzle lovers everywhere.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9813202432
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
'This is a marvellous book. The diversity of possible puzzles that can be given with these very limited resources, which are basically some paper and scissors, is overwhelming, and the challenges are sometimes very tough. Even the two-star problems may be hard for an untrained puzzler. This is medicine against boredom on long rainy days, but be careful not to get addicted or it may suck up your less empty and sunny days as well.' See Full ReviewEuropean Mathematical Society ALL YOU NEED IS PAPER! All the puzzles inside are made out of paper — from simple teasers to extreme brain workouts!ORIGINAL DESIGNS Co-developed by a mathematician, an origami artist and a mechanical puzzle maker, this inventive book provides a unique and invaluable collection of a large, comprehensive and diverse variety of paper puzzles. And they only require a sheet of paper and perhaps a pair of scissors!EASY TO CHALLENGING There are 99 unique puzzles including paper strip puzzles, Möbius strips and flexagons, two-dimensional sheet folding, 'fold-and-cut' puzzles, 3D dissections and constructions, sequence folding puzzles, origami puzzles and even paper toys and magic. PROVIDES HOURS OF FUN Anyone of any age can find hours of enjoyment and challenge!LEARNING GEOMETRY, MATHEMATICS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING CHALLENGES CAN BE FUN! For students and teachers; parents and children; amateur and skilled mathematicians, and puzzle lovers.LEARN CONCEPTS AS YOU GO! Many of the puzzles are new and original, they complement the classic puzzles that are included and all of them come with a solution as well as a mathematical and geometrical explanation that can be easily understood by all. The layout of the book, with its extensive puzzles, solutions and detailed descriptions, make it a sure candidate as the paper puzzle 'bible' for enthusiasts and puzzle lovers everywhere.
Mind-Blowing Paper Puzzles Ebook
Author: Haruki Nakamura
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462921043
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Channel your inner M.C. Escher with these brain teaser puzzles! These easily assembled 3D puzzles are each composed of many identical pieces that cleverly fit together to become a larger geometric form. Noted Japanese papercraft designer Haruki Nakamura created this wonderful collection of interlocking puzzles to intrigue and delight papercraft, puzzle and geometry enthusiasts alike. These endlessly entertaining paper puzzles are impossible to put down. They include the following models: Dodecahedron Bears and Frogs--cute animal "couples" that form a 12-faced geodesic sphere when fitted together. Bird and Fish modules that dovetail together to create a seamless 3D form in a nod to Escher's Sky and Water woodcut. With the addition of some small craft magnets to its joined irregular octahedrons, a Reversible Dodecahedron that dramatically inverts itself when tossed into the air! An intricate Pyramid Box that conceals a secret inner chamber that is perfect for presenting a small gift to that special someone. The challenging 4-Piece Tetrahedron and 12-Lizard Cube provide a tremendous feeling of satisfaction once all of the pieces finally align into place. Plus many more! The step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow and show you how to assemble the individual paper components, then how to put them together to create the larger interlocking models. The template of each piece is available to print, so get out some cardstock and your X-Acto knife and start cutting! Then simply bend or fold where indicated, and bind together with a little glue. Each project is a new challenge, and the finished objects are great conversation pieces that look fantastic on your desk or shelf!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462921043
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Channel your inner M.C. Escher with these brain teaser puzzles! These easily assembled 3D puzzles are each composed of many identical pieces that cleverly fit together to become a larger geometric form. Noted Japanese papercraft designer Haruki Nakamura created this wonderful collection of interlocking puzzles to intrigue and delight papercraft, puzzle and geometry enthusiasts alike. These endlessly entertaining paper puzzles are impossible to put down. They include the following models: Dodecahedron Bears and Frogs--cute animal "couples" that form a 12-faced geodesic sphere when fitted together. Bird and Fish modules that dovetail together to create a seamless 3D form in a nod to Escher's Sky and Water woodcut. With the addition of some small craft magnets to its joined irregular octahedrons, a Reversible Dodecahedron that dramatically inverts itself when tossed into the air! An intricate Pyramid Box that conceals a secret inner chamber that is perfect for presenting a small gift to that special someone. The challenging 4-Piece Tetrahedron and 12-Lizard Cube provide a tremendous feeling of satisfaction once all of the pieces finally align into place. Plus many more! The step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow and show you how to assemble the individual paper components, then how to put them together to create the larger interlocking models. The template of each piece is available to print, so get out some cardstock and your X-Acto knife and start cutting! Then simply bend or fold where indicated, and bind together with a little glue. Each project is a new challenge, and the finished objects are great conversation pieces that look fantastic on your desk or shelf!
Math with Bad Drawings
Author: Ben Orlin
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316509027
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316509027
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.
Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles
Author: Puzzle Baron
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1615640320
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Get your brain working with 200 grid-based logic puzzles from the Puzzle Baron! Filled with complex and fun brain teasers that range in difficulty, this book will put your mind into overdrive with hours of brain-challenging fun. Using the given backstory and list of clues, readers use pure logic to deduce the correct answer for each fiendishly tricky puzzle in Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles. Bring out your competitive side and check your stats against the average completion time, the record completion time, and the percentage of people who finish the puzzle. Check your work against the answer key and see how logical you really are! Perfect for adults or children, Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles is the ultimate challenge for those who love piecing clues and facts together. The brain is a wonderful thing to tease!
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1615640320
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Get your brain working with 200 grid-based logic puzzles from the Puzzle Baron! Filled with complex and fun brain teasers that range in difficulty, this book will put your mind into overdrive with hours of brain-challenging fun. Using the given backstory and list of clues, readers use pure logic to deduce the correct answer for each fiendishly tricky puzzle in Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles. Bring out your competitive side and check your stats against the average completion time, the record completion time, and the percentage of people who finish the puzzle. Check your work against the answer key and see how logical you really are! Perfect for adults or children, Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles is the ultimate challenge for those who love piecing clues and facts together. The brain is a wonderful thing to tease!
Miss Mink: Life Lessons for a Cat Countess
Author: Janet Hill
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 1770499229
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This whimsical collection of twenty cat-approved life lessons for living your purrfect life is accompanied by gorgeous, lushly detailed paintings. Miss Marcella Mink and sixty-seven of her favorite feline friends live happily in her big house by the sea. But there was a time when Miss Mink was not so happy. When Miss Mink created her own business -- a feline-friendly cruise company for cat lovers and their furry companions -- she found she no longer had time or energy for herself or her friends. For advice she turned to her cats, who always seemed so happy, healthy, well-rounded, well-groomed and well-rested. It was not long before the Cat Countess was feeling shipshape again. Collected here are Miss Mink's twenty cat-approved lessons, from the benefits of a good grooming and an afternoon nap to valuable advice on friendship and diet.
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 1770499229
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This whimsical collection of twenty cat-approved life lessons for living your purrfect life is accompanied by gorgeous, lushly detailed paintings. Miss Marcella Mink and sixty-seven of her favorite feline friends live happily in her big house by the sea. But there was a time when Miss Mink was not so happy. When Miss Mink created her own business -- a feline-friendly cruise company for cat lovers and their furry companions -- she found she no longer had time or energy for herself or her friends. For advice she turned to her cats, who always seemed so happy, healthy, well-rounded, well-groomed and well-rested. It was not long before the Cat Countess was feeling shipshape again. Collected here are Miss Mink's twenty cat-approved lessons, from the benefits of a good grooming and an afternoon nap to valuable advice on friendship and diet.
1,000++ All HARD Sudoku Puzzles
Author: Djape
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This is our TOP CHOICE SUDOKU BOOK for 2020! Welcome to this Sudoku book, full with DIFFICULT LEVEL SUDOKU PUZZLES, which makes it a GREAT GIFT IDEA for those who are experience nad like a real Sudoku challenge. There are so many ways to spell or misspell SUDOKU, but there is only one way to play it! And with this book, you will certainly be challenged, because it contains HARD level puzzles, something that will require you to think a little while you solve. This book is suitable for those who have already had some experience with solving Sudoku puzzles and want to step up and try something slightly more challening. Djape has provided an explanation of all solving techniques for you in the introduction, just to make sure you know what to do. IMPORTANT: there is a FREE BONUS which comes with this book. Find it inside! So... Are you ready to provide your brain with some mental exercise?
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This is our TOP CHOICE SUDOKU BOOK for 2020! Welcome to this Sudoku book, full with DIFFICULT LEVEL SUDOKU PUZZLES, which makes it a GREAT GIFT IDEA for those who are experience nad like a real Sudoku challenge. There are so many ways to spell or misspell SUDOKU, but there is only one way to play it! And with this book, you will certainly be challenged, because it contains HARD level puzzles, something that will require you to think a little while you solve. This book is suitable for those who have already had some experience with solving Sudoku puzzles and want to step up and try something slightly more challening. Djape has provided an explanation of all solving techniques for you in the introduction, just to make sure you know what to do. IMPORTANT: there is a FREE BONUS which comes with this book. Find it inside! So... Are you ready to provide your brain with some mental exercise?
Pencil and Paper Games
Author: Simon Tudhope
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781805070726
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A write-in book of quick, simple games, perfect for playing on the go. With over 200 pages to play 20 traditional games such as battleships, hangman and tic tac toe, as well as less well-known games such as caterpillar, shooting stars and minefield. Each game has clear instructions and several colorful pages with grids and game outlines already in place for children to write on. Eliminates the need for lots of spare paper, making it ideal for long journeys and vacations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781805070726
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A write-in book of quick, simple games, perfect for playing on the go. With over 200 pages to play 20 traditional games such as battleships, hangman and tic tac toe, as well as less well-known games such as caterpillar, shooting stars and minefield. Each game has clear instructions and several colorful pages with grids and game outlines already in place for children to write on. Eliminates the need for lots of spare paper, making it ideal for long journeys and vacations.
The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles (Blue and Yellow)
Author: The New York Times
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9781250803443
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The New York Times Crosswords: Sophisticated puzzles for everyone With 100 easy-to-hard puzzles in a smart, striking design, the Blue and Yellow edition of The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles is the perfect gift or keepsake for any crossword lover. Its sturdy, journal-style packaging with ribbon marker and removable jacket means you can solve in style wherever you go. Features: - High-quality paper allows you to solve with pen or pencil. - Cloth ribbon marker helps you keep your place so you can easily return to the puzzle you're working on. - Removable cover band leaves a discreet and sophisticated hardcover book. - All puzzles originally printed in The New York Times and edited by Will Shortz, the top two names in crosswords.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9781250803443
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The New York Times Crosswords: Sophisticated puzzles for everyone With 100 easy-to-hard puzzles in a smart, striking design, the Blue and Yellow edition of The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles is the perfect gift or keepsake for any crossword lover. Its sturdy, journal-style packaging with ribbon marker and removable jacket means you can solve in style wherever you go. Features: - High-quality paper allows you to solve with pen or pencil. - Cloth ribbon marker helps you keep your place so you can easily return to the puzzle you're working on. - Removable cover band leaves a discreet and sophisticated hardcover book. - All puzzles originally printed in The New York Times and edited by Will Shortz, the top two names in crosswords.
Journal 29
Author: Dimitris Chassapakis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781635871722
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Journal 29 is a unique book game where you can solve riddles and puzzles and submit your answers online to get the keys and move forward.To solve the riddles, you need to think out of the box.You can write, draw, search, fold pages, combine different methods and try to get those riddles right.Journal 29 is a 148 pages book providing over 63 riddles you can solve.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781635871722
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Journal 29 is a unique book game where you can solve riddles and puzzles and submit your answers online to get the keys and move forward.To solve the riddles, you need to think out of the box.You can write, draw, search, fold pages, combine different methods and try to get those riddles right.Journal 29 is a 148 pages book providing over 63 riddles you can solve.