Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 1610595173
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The Addict's Guide to Everything Sudoku
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 1610595173
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 1610595173
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Popular Fads and Crazes through American History [2 volumes]
Author: Nancy Hendricks
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 804
Book Description
This informative two-volume set provides readers with an understanding of the fads and crazes that have taken America by storm from colonial times to the present. Entries cover a range of topics, including food, entertainment, fashion, music, and language. Why could hula hoops and TV westerns only have been found in every household in the 1950s? What murdered Russian princess can be seen in one of the first documented selfies, taken in 1914? This book answers those questions and more in its documentation of all of the most captivating trends that have defined American popular culture since before the country began. Entries are well-researched and alphabetized by decade. At the start of every section is an insightful historical overview of the decade, and the set uniquely illustrates what today's readers have in common with the past. It also contains a Glossary of Slang for each decade as well as a bibliography, plus suggestions for further reading for each entry. Students and readers interested in history will enjoy discovering trends through the years in such areas as fashion, movies, music, and sports.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 804
Book Description
This informative two-volume set provides readers with an understanding of the fads and crazes that have taken America by storm from colonial times to the present. Entries cover a range of topics, including food, entertainment, fashion, music, and language. Why could hula hoops and TV westerns only have been found in every household in the 1950s? What murdered Russian princess can be seen in one of the first documented selfies, taken in 1914? This book answers those questions and more in its documentation of all of the most captivating trends that have defined American popular culture since before the country began. Entries are well-researched and alphabetized by decade. At the start of every section is an insightful historical overview of the decade, and the set uniquely illustrates what today's readers have in common with the past. It also contains a Glossary of Slang for each decade as well as a bibliography, plus suggestions for further reading for each entry. Students and readers interested in history will enjoy discovering trends through the years in such areas as fashion, movies, music, and sports.
The Total Brain Workout
Author: Marcel Danesi
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 142682954X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Have fun and flex your mental muscle with brainteasers, word searches, cryptograms, optical illusions, sudoku, frameworks, logic puzzles, trivia and more. Did you know that different parts of your brain control different functions, and that with exercise, you can make each part of your brain stronger? In The Total Brain Workout you’ll find 450 fun, challenging and absorbing puzzles designed to specifically target the core parts of your brain that control language, logic, memory, reasoning and visual perception. Each set of puzzles ranges from easy to challenging, and is presented with information on the area of your brain being targeted and the functions it controls, so you can customize your own workout to the specific areas you want to improve.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 142682954X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Have fun and flex your mental muscle with brainteasers, word searches, cryptograms, optical illusions, sudoku, frameworks, logic puzzles, trivia and more. Did you know that different parts of your brain control different functions, and that with exercise, you can make each part of your brain stronger? In The Total Brain Workout you’ll find 450 fun, challenging and absorbing puzzles designed to specifically target the core parts of your brain that control language, logic, memory, reasoning and visual perception. Each set of puzzles ranges from easy to challenging, and is presented with information on the area of your brain being targeted and the functions it controls, so you can customize your own workout to the specific areas you want to improve.
Sudoku Addict's Workbook
Author: Paul Stephens
Publisher: Duncan Baird
ISBN: 9781844835874
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Written by a sudoku solving expert, this workbook offers 150 puzzles generated by a software program. It includes an introduction that covers major techniques from pairs and triples to X-wing, swordfish and non-unique rectangles. Each of the puzzles has accompanying tips for those who feel they need a helping hand, and a grade-yourself time score.
Publisher: Duncan Baird
ISBN: 9781844835874
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Written by a sudoku solving expert, this workbook offers 150 puzzles generated by a software program. It includes an introduction that covers major techniques from pairs and triples to X-wing, swordfish and non-unique rectangles. Each of the puzzles has accompanying tips for those who feel they need a helping hand, and a grade-yourself time score.
Mensa Guide to Solving Sudoku
Author: Peter Gordon
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402740114
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Here it comes: a revolution in sudoku solving! This is by far the most complete guide to cracking these addictive puzzles ever produced, with tricks even the experts won t know. While most books might have a few pages of introduction before proceeding straight to the sudokus, this one covers it all: hidden pairs, naked pairs, X-wings, jellyfish, squirmbag, bivalue and bilocation graphs, turbot fish, grid coloring, and chains. Every single one is here, and much more too, including the exclusive Gordonian logic methods (Gordonian rectangles and Gordonian polygons) that will turn even the hardest puzzles into a breeze. Of course, there are hundreds of sudoku for practice. A very special addition is a reprint of the very first sudoku ever published in 1979, from "Dell Pencil Puzzles and Word Games" magazine!"
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402740114
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Here it comes: a revolution in sudoku solving! This is by far the most complete guide to cracking these addictive puzzles ever produced, with tricks even the experts won t know. While most books might have a few pages of introduction before proceeding straight to the sudokus, this one covers it all: hidden pairs, naked pairs, X-wings, jellyfish, squirmbag, bivalue and bilocation graphs, turbot fish, grid coloring, and chains. Every single one is here, and much more too, including the exclusive Gordonian logic methods (Gordonian rectangles and Gordonian polygons) that will turn even the hardest puzzles into a breeze. Of course, there are hundreds of sudoku for practice. A very special addition is a reprint of the very first sudoku ever published in 1979, from "Dell Pencil Puzzles and Word Games" magazine!"
X-Factor SuDoku
Author: Joe Defries
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440122024
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Catch the latest wave in Sudoku-mania! These 275 X-Factor SuDoku puzzles are for the diagonally challenged, in 6 difficulty levels from Simple to Fiendish. X-Factor puzzles follow the same rules as for regular SuDoku puzzles PLUS the two shaded diagonal regions also contain the numbers 1 to 9 once only. Each X-Factor puzzle is joined to a previous and following puzzle through common puzzle solution numbers. As well, this book is an extension of "The World's Longest SuDoku Puzzle", now at 1,271 puzzles in length. Includes strategy guide for solving SuDoku puzzles, and tips on how to find X-Factor numbers. And for those who still can't get enough, try solving 275 riddles! Joe Defries is a current 2-time Guinness World Record holder, and is the joe in suJoku.com & joe-ks.com (the Largest Source of Internet Humour). Betcha Can't Beat That!* * re Joe's 'super-human puzzling feat' - the World's Longest SuDoku Marathon - as published in "The Addict's Guide to Everything Sudoku" by Fiorella Grossi, Fair Winds Press, 2007
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440122024
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Catch the latest wave in Sudoku-mania! These 275 X-Factor SuDoku puzzles are for the diagonally challenged, in 6 difficulty levels from Simple to Fiendish. X-Factor puzzles follow the same rules as for regular SuDoku puzzles PLUS the two shaded diagonal regions also contain the numbers 1 to 9 once only. Each X-Factor puzzle is joined to a previous and following puzzle through common puzzle solution numbers. As well, this book is an extension of "The World's Longest SuDoku Puzzle", now at 1,271 puzzles in length. Includes strategy guide for solving SuDoku puzzles, and tips on how to find X-Factor numbers. And for those who still can't get enough, try solving 275 riddles! Joe Defries is a current 2-time Guinness World Record holder, and is the joe in suJoku.com & joe-ks.com (the Largest Source of Internet Humour). Betcha Can't Beat That!* * re Joe's 'super-human puzzling feat' - the World's Longest SuDoku Marathon - as published in "The Addict's Guide to Everything Sudoku" by Fiorella Grossi, Fair Winds Press, 2007
The Everything Superfoods Book
Author: Delia Quigley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605507814
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Common foods like blueberries, broccoli, tea, walnuts, yogurt, soy, and salmon are just some of the nutrient-rich foods that can help people live longer, look younger, and feel healthier. This book breaks down the secrets of the top twenty superfoods and how they can be instrumental in transforming the body. Readers will learn key nutritional information on the following topics: blueberries can fuel brain pow broccoli prevents cancer oats can lower cholesterol pumpkin helps skin look more youthful salmon turns back time in the heart spinach protects the eyes yogurt boosts the immune system. Along with fifty recipes to jumpstart their use in a daily diet, this book makes it easy to find that elusive fountain of youth!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605507814
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Common foods like blueberries, broccoli, tea, walnuts, yogurt, soy, and salmon are just some of the nutrient-rich foods that can help people live longer, look younger, and feel healthier. This book breaks down the secrets of the top twenty superfoods and how they can be instrumental in transforming the body. Readers will learn key nutritional information on the following topics: blueberries can fuel brain pow broccoli prevents cancer oats can lower cholesterol pumpkin helps skin look more youthful salmon turns back time in the heart spinach protects the eyes yogurt boosts the immune system. Along with fifty recipes to jumpstart their use in a daily diet, this book makes it easy to find that elusive fountain of youth!
Mastering Sudoku Week by Week
Author: Paul Stephens
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781844834051
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Sudoku has become an addiction for millions--and that’s great, because mind games help keep our brains in good working order. But even though the rules are simple, many solvers need some help when cracking the more complicated grids. That support is here in abundance...enough to take to you into the realm of the Very Difficult and even the Fiendish. Using this attractive guide, solvers will smoothly progress through 52 stages, each with a self-testing and timed puzzle to monitor progress. Chock-full of tactics and tips, and drawing on strategies evolved by Sudoku experts from Japan, Europe, and the United States, this little book takes you to the top.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781844834051
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Sudoku has become an addiction for millions--and that’s great, because mind games help keep our brains in good working order. But even though the rules are simple, many solvers need some help when cracking the more complicated grids. That support is here in abundance...enough to take to you into the realm of the Very Difficult and even the Fiendish. Using this attractive guide, solvers will smoothly progress through 52 stages, each with a self-testing and timed puzzle to monitor progress. Chock-full of tactics and tips, and drawing on strategies evolved by Sudoku experts from Japan, Europe, and the United States, this little book takes you to the top.
Life Is Like a Book of Sudoku
Author: Harold J Angus
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 1482827131
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Do you desire a more holistic life-work balance? This easy-to-read book with graphic illustrations examines practical ways to re-balance your life. No knowledge of SUDOKU is required! READERS FEEDBACK My old friend Harold, through personal anecdotes, experience and extensive reading, shares some gems of wisdom for young and old in this insightful little book. Gerad Carrier - Florida, USA. School Administrator, International Educator. There is much wisdom in Life is Like a Book of Sudoku ..It is a personal encounter warmly shared with the public, entertaining, witty and light-hearted. I recommend reading it. Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim, Chairman of PAGE (Malaysia) A simple-to-read book that offers much sensible advice. I applaud and appreciate Harolds insight and sharing of his numerous life experiences. This book is a compelling read, but more importantly, its a valuable tool for us to reflect and re-focus our CORE values. Lee-Jean Fung, founder of My Pharmacy, Malaysia (more comments inside)
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 1482827131
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Do you desire a more holistic life-work balance? This easy-to-read book with graphic illustrations examines practical ways to re-balance your life. No knowledge of SUDOKU is required! READERS FEEDBACK My old friend Harold, through personal anecdotes, experience and extensive reading, shares some gems of wisdom for young and old in this insightful little book. Gerad Carrier - Florida, USA. School Administrator, International Educator. There is much wisdom in Life is Like a Book of Sudoku ..It is a personal encounter warmly shared with the public, entertaining, witty and light-hearted. I recommend reading it. Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim, Chairman of PAGE (Malaysia) A simple-to-read book that offers much sensible advice. I applaud and appreciate Harolds insight and sharing of his numerous life experiences. This book is a compelling read, but more importantly, its a valuable tool for us to reflect and re-focus our CORE values. Lee-Jean Fung, founder of My Pharmacy, Malaysia (more comments inside)
Will Shortz Presents The Monster Book of Sudoku for Kids
Author: Will Shortz
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312368425
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Sudoku has taken America by storm! Now kids can enjoy the puzzle that keeps their parents' minds racing and pencils sharpened. This edition, designed for children 8 and up, begins with a sudoku lesson from Will Shortz and very easy 4 x 4 grids to warm up. Then young solvers advance to more challenging 6 x 6 grids and finally tradition 9 x 9 sudoku puzzles. Features: · 150 all-new sudoku puzzles · Four difficulty levels including smaller "kid grids" · Fun commentary and illustrations · Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz · Big grids with lots of space for easy solving
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312368425
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Sudoku has taken America by storm! Now kids can enjoy the puzzle that keeps their parents' minds racing and pencils sharpened. This edition, designed for children 8 and up, begins with a sudoku lesson from Will Shortz and very easy 4 x 4 grids to warm up. Then young solvers advance to more challenging 6 x 6 grids and finally tradition 9 x 9 sudoku puzzles. Features: · 150 all-new sudoku puzzles · Four difficulty levels including smaller "kid grids" · Fun commentary and illustrations · Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz · Big grids with lots of space for easy solving