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"Clayton Stumper might be in his twenties, but he dresses like your grandpa and fusses like your aunt. Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by a group of eccentric enigmatologists and now finds himself among the last survivors of a fading institution. When the esteemed crossword compiler and main maternal presence in Clayton's life, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle on him: a promise...

Combining the soul-baring confessional of Brain on Fire and the addictive storytelling of The Queen's Gambit, a renowned puzzle creator's compulsively readable memoir and history of the crossword puzzle as an unexpected site of women's work and feminist protest.

The indisputable "queen of crosswords," Anna Shechtman published her first New York Times puzzle at age nineteen, and later, spearheaded the The New Yorker's popular

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"Children can learn a variety of first words in this fun book! Bright, detailed artwork pairs with engaging prompts on each page for an interactive educational experience."-- Back cover.

This lively, funny picture book brings to life the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman--literally. When the mischievous piece of matzoh runs and hides during the seder, all the kids in the family (and even the pet dog!) go hunting for it, through every room in the house. Readers can join the hunt and find the sneaky afikoman in each bright and busy scene while enjoying the playful rhyming text. And they're in for a surprise ending that's...

"The adorable world of Adopt Me is ready for you to explore in this official game guide. Full of tips on hatching and taking care of new pets, tricks on building your dream home, and secret minigame walkthroughs, this guide has everything you need to become a legendary-tier Adopt Me player!"-- Amazon website.

Travel through history with BigFoot in this "wonderfully entertaining interactive series" -The Children's Book Review. Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends his days in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and travels through time! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him at his favorite moment in history. It won't be easy. This book presents each memorable moment...

Having fun and learning while you do it is the basis of this book. A variety of games are provided - over 50 including variations. Each game is designed to work with the minimum of equipment - sometimes just paper and pencil, sometimes coins or counters. Simple to understand instructions about how to play, and a simple gameboard, and complemented by an easy to understand game goal. But - and here's the clever part - the games have math embedded in...

" Brain Teasers, Fun Puzzles, and Engaging Stories for Clever Kids " is a delightful book filled with brain-teasing puzzles, captivating stories, and engaging games that will keep kids entertained and challenged for hours on end.This book has a wide range of logic puzzles, lateral thinking problems, riddles, and word games, all with amusing tales that will capture children's imaginations and inspire their creativity. The puzzles are designed to be...

Go below with Bernard the Wolf to sniff out hidden objects-from busy ants to buried bones among caves, dens, mines, and more. Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he's digging deep underground with his new friend, Anna the Mole, who's showing him around and sharpening his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place underneath cities, among buried treasure, inside caves, and more, children...

Embark on a mind-bending journey like never before with "Riddle Revolution: 221 Brain-Bending Puzzles!" Get ready to revolutionize your thinking and challenge your intellect with an array of brain teasers that will leave you astounded.Dive into the world of cognitive excitement as you explore 111 Quiz Riddles that will not only entertain but also enlighten you. Engage in 110 Warmup Wonders designed to prepare your brain for the ultimate challenge....