Best of
Puzzles

2008

If My People . . .: A 40-Day Prayer Guide for Our Nation


Jack Countryman - 2008
    If My People guides believers on a 40-day prayer journey in the spirit of 2 Chronicles 7:14. "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."In the days prior to the election, this prayer booklet guides believers through 40 days of prayer, plus providing seven prayers from past presidents, inspired during some of our country's darkest days. Note: Must be ordered in multiples of 25.

Logical Labyrinths


Raymond M. Smullyan - 2008
    It serves as a bridge from the author's puzzle books to his technical writing in the fascinating field of mathematical logic. Using the logic of lying and truth-telling, the author introduces the readers to informal reasoning preparing them for the formal study of symbolic logic, from propositional logic to first-order logic, a subject that has many important applications to philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. The book includes a journey through the amazing labyrinths of infinity, which have stirred the imagination of mankind as much, if not more, than any other subject.

Original O'Ekaki: Intelligent Designs from Its Creator


Tetsuya Nishio - 2008
    But rather than leaving the player with boxes of numbers, O'Ekaki ends with a flourish: a fun piece of art that seems to magically appear when you've correctly darkened the final square grid. And each puzzle's title is an amusing clue to the picture that will ultimately emerge. The puzzle challenge on several levels, from beginning to expert, all resulting in a sometimes elaborate picture. And every one is designed by the inventor of O'Ekaki himself!

Stuck on Puffles (Club Penguin Series)


Walt Disney Company - 2008
    In this scrapbook-style sticker book, kids can learn about puffles, the preferred pet on Club Penguin! Then, readers can use the reusable stickers of puffles, penguins, snowballs, conversation bubbles, and more to re-create the scenes from their favorite virtual world!

Hidato: 200 Pure Logic Puzzles


Gyora Benedek - 2008
    The goal is to fill in the grid with consecutive numbers that connect horizontally, vertically or diagonally. They can be solved using 100% logic. No guesswork is needed, and no mathematics are required!Hidato was recently featured in Japan's leading puzzle magazine--Gakken Mook.

The Sudoku Addict's Workbook: 150 Brand-New Puzzles with Gridlock-Busting Tips and Techniques


Paul Stephens - 2008
    His comprehensive how-to features a selection of foolproof techniques, along with 150 hand-picked puzzles (self-generated from his own computer program) specially chosen to provide practice in key strategies. Each puzzle has an introductory profile, expert tips for extra guidance, and a grade-yourself time score. On the solution pages, Stephens has highlighted many key solving patterns—an ingenious way to help newcomers master even difficult puzzles. A 10-page introduction covers all the major techniques from pairs and triples to X-wing, swordfish and non-unique rectangles. Sudoku has never been so much fun!

Will Shortz Presents Ferocious Sudoku: 200 Hard Puzzles


Will Shortz - 2008
    Are you tough enough? Take on this collection of 200 devilishly difficult sudoku puzzles!Includes: -200 hard puzzles-Perfect portable size-Big grids for easy solving

Bird Brain-Teasers


Patrick Merrell - 2008
    Packed with bird-themed crosswords, visual puzzles, and the first-ever Birdoku challenges, Bird Brainteasers also features fascinating bird facts, trivia, and lore. Merrell engages the whole family with kid-friendly games that invite bird enthusiasts of all ages to get in on the fun. Full of whimsy and bursting with heart, this pocket puzzle book will bring a smile to the face of every bird-lover.

Puzzle Adventure Omnibus: Volume 3


Michelle Bates - 2008
    Each story is a mystery adventure, packed with puzzles to solve.

Modern Classic Puzzles


Peter Grabarchuk - 2008
    Arranged from easiest to hardest, they’re especially devised for mind-expanding visual solving. And all it takes to crack their mysteries are a pencil, an eraser, patience, and, of course, boundless imagination! Arrange a hinged chain of 11 squares of different sizes into one large square—without overlapping them. Play two-hole billiards on the page, sending two balls into their respective pockets in just two strokes. Figure out how eight patterned cars fit into a checkered parking lot so their colors match the background exactly. Floor plans, tangrams, matchstick puzzles: the variety is amazing!