The Big Book of Puzzles

Description

'Professor Brainwave sat on a bench with a cat, a mouse and a chunk of cheese. He wanted to take them all across the road . . .' and then comes the snag, of course. If you enjoy puzzles and riddles this is the book for you. It contains a wide variety of different types of puzzles suitable for all ages. Some of the puzzles are derived from modern research in maths and psychology. Some have appeared before in other forms or at more sophisticated levels, and some are frankly chestnuts, but are presented here, as are all the puzzles, in a modern easy-to-read style as a distinct break away from the traditional puzzle book. Michael Holt and Ronald Ridout have chosen and originated an interesting and enjoyable collection which will provoke thought as well as play and humour. The best puzzles are not only timeless but ageless too and are great fun for everyone. Peter Edwards has caught the atmosphere of humour and pleasure in his black and white and colour pictures which illustrate the book throughout.