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Volume Eight of New Zealand's most popular word puzzle returns with another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles to solve. Enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post and New Zealand Herald, Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker has a legion of devoted fans.

Following the success of the first Code-Cracker book (it was so popular it reached the national Top Ten bestseller lists in 2004), I've had many requests for another volume - so here it is: Code-Cracker Volume Two with another 125 puzzles to keep you entertained over the warm summer months. Have fun! Try a couple of interactive Code-Cracker samples

Contains 125 puzzles. Code-Cracker is compiled by Simon Shuker, a Wellington, New Zealand resident, and is a hugely popular addictive puzzle enjoyed in many daily newspapers throughout New Zealand. The puzzles provide a sometimes tough but enjoyable challenge with great solver satisfaction. The puzzle originated when Britain's second-largest newspaper the Daily Mail (daily circulation 2.4 million) wanted to establish a new puzzle. The newspaper's puzzle editors knew of Simon Shuker's Take5 puzzle, a popular feature in the New Zeala... read more

Another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles in the fifth volume of the puzzle series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post and New Zealand Herald.

Another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles in the sixth volume of the puzzle series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post and New Zealand Herald.

Coder-Cracker is looked forward to every day by it's legions of fans throughout New Zealand who enjoy this challenging but satisfying word puzzle.

Another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles in the seventh volume of the puzzle series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post and New Zealand Herald.

Algorithmic puzzles are puzzles involving well-defined procedures for solving problems. This book will provide an enjoyable and accessible introduction to algorithmic puzzles that will develop the reader's algorithmic thinking.

INCREDIBLE VISUAL ILLUSIONS is an astonishing collection that includes classic optical illusions as well as scintillating and pulsating graphic patterns. Compiled by the world’s leading authority on visual illusions, INCREDIBLE VISUAL ILLUSIONS is a fascinating collection of optical illusions, many of which have never been published before in this form. From classic illustrations of impossible figures to drawings of everyday objects which turn out to be extraordinary to graphic patterns which pulsate and change before your very eyes.

Here is Penguin's latest pocket-sized volume of Sudoku puzzles: the logic game that has taken the world by storm. "Pocket Penguin Sudoku 2" contains 201 fiendish brainteasers, ranging from easy to mind-bogglingly difficult. It provides a daily fix for the hardened Sudoku fan and sets an irresistible challenge for novices. But it's more than a game. Sudoku is seriously good for you: it builds your concentration, hones your logic and improves your deduction skills. But be warned: these games are incredibly addictive. Especially now y... read more

A Book of Picture Riddles Are you ready for an extreme challenge? Filled with images from previously published I Spy books and all-new riddles, this book is even harder and more fun than you can imagine!

"Su Doku For Dummies" offers more puzzles than any other book available. This pocket-sized guide to the biggest craze for Summer 2005 features: easy to follow illustrated instructions; guidance on how to play the game and different strategies to tackle the puzzles; and, 240 addictive new puzzles from basic to fiendish. This guide is perfect for newcomers to Su Doku as well as experienced Su Doku players looking to improve their game and addicts who just can't get enough new puzzles. Su Doku (or Sudoku) has been dubbed the Rubik's C... read more

From the vaults of one of Britain's most popular papers comes a fresh and frantic compilation of Small Crosswords, perfect entertainment for the daily commute and other moments where you find yourself with time on your hands. "Small Crosswords Volume 1" is packed with 200 petite but problematic puzzles that are sure to keep your brain busy for hours. Guaranteed to test crossword fans of all ages and abilities, this book is the ideal gift for those who love to see how far their vocabulary can go.

In this title, more than 100 fiendish puzzles divided into four sections: mental, word, number and memory challenges. Each brainteaser has a time limit, usually between 30 seconds and three minutes - at the end of every challenge, the child ticks a 'You did it!' box or a 'Not this time' box. Answers are at the end of the book, along with a scoring table that allows readers to chart their growing brainpower or compete against their friends.

Covers 8 different puzzles and is for various Sudoku fans at various levels. This title also includes over 250 puzzles to challenge and entertain those new to solving as well as die-hard fans.

Suitable for sudoku fans of various levels, this title includes over 100 puzzles.