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Puzzles have intrigued and entertained generations of children - and their parents - for over 2,000 years. They have a timeless appeal and further flummoxers are constantly being invented. Here is an irresistible assortment of 100 maddening mindbenders and curious conundrums, old and new. These brilliant brainteasers range from the neatly lateral to the downright perplexing. From chopping the chocolate to crossing the moat, mystifying matchsticks and a teasing typewriter, Mindbenders and Brainteasers provides many hours of mind-stretching enjoyment for even the most agile brains. Guaranteed.
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David Wells graduated in maths at Cambridge University and was the British Under-21 chess champion while still a student. For many years he edited Games & Puzzles magazine. His books include The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Puzzles. Rob Eastaway also graduated from Cambridge, in engineering and management studies. He has written several best-selling books on puzzles and maths including Why Do Buses Come in Threes? (1861052472) and How Long is a Piece of String (1 86105 505 6). He has appeared regularly on Radio 4's Puzzle Panel.
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