BrainStrains Power Puzzles: 240 Mind-Blowing Challenges [Paperback]

Frank Coussement (Author), Peter De Schepper (Author), Keith Kay (Author), Des MacHale (Author), Paul Sloane (Author), Norman D. Willis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 2002

They're challenging, baffling, and wildly entertaining: here are 240 colorful, mind-boggling puzzles of every kind to sharpen anyone's thinking skills! Vivid optical illusions fool and tease the eye: try to find both a young girl and her grandmother in what seems to be a picture of only one woman. Or test those smarts on a different type of visual problem by figuring out which of six pieces isn't needed to make a cube. Sneaky lateral thinking puzzles are so tricky that there are extra clues to help: look at them first and then solve the riddle of why a tourist in London wouldn't ride the escalator in the subway station--even though he wanted to. It takes really creative reasoning to solve clever logic conundrums, including mathematical enigmas from the "addled arithmetician" and mini-mysteries to delight the armchair detective. And lots more stimulating fun!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402701942
• ISBN-13: 978-1402701948
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am the author of over 20 books including The Leader's Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills and The Innovative Leader published by Kogan Page. I have also collaborated with Des MacHale to produce a series of Lateral Thinking Puzzle books published by Sterling Publishing. I help organisations think differently and improve innovation. I speak, write, give courses and run company audits on innovation. My talks and courses are fun and stimulating but with strong business content. I play chess, tennis, golf and keyboards in a rock band. I have met Mick Jagger, Jonathan Ross and Douglas Adams. I blog and tweet. Why not book me to speak at your meeting?

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for the entire family!, January 21, 2004

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J. Atherton "JPAtherton.com" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BrainStrains Power Puzzles: 240 Mind-Blowing Challenges (Paperback)

I recently picked up BrainStrains Power Puzzles, attracted first by the stunning multi-coloured illustrations on every page. It turned out to be the perfect gift for my 12-year old boy, who loves puzzles and takes the big book with him on our family vacations to challenge us all. My younger 10-year old son is also a fan of the book, as he finds he can solve some of the puzzles on his own, and questions us on some of the many and diverse topics included. I would highly recommend this book for any household looking to find something the entire family can read and talk about.

Thanks,
JP Atherton

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Put on Your Thinking Hat!, November 19, 2004

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J. Guild (Toronto,Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BrainStrains Power Puzzles: 240 Mind-Blowing Challenges (Paperback)

Just like they say for a Wedding;"Something Old,Something New,Something Borrowed,and Something Blue";this book has a bit of everything.It doesn't matter how smart you are ,the important ingredient in solving these puzzles is being able to think;particularly outside the box.These puzzles are for all ages and anyone who picks up this book will find something to take their interest and quite easily solve.Answers are provided and if you get stuck on a problem,just look up the answer.Once you see how easy it was,you'll gain confidence to try another.Like I said,it's not really a matter of difficulty,but a matter of thinking.Many puzzle books scare off the neophyte but this book will encourage one to continue;because in the end these puzzles are not really too hard.Some of these puzzles have been around for a long time while others are new.The printing,drawings and physical contruction of this book is first class and will stand a lot of wear and tear if left around the cottage,john,den,classroom or whatever,for interest to everyone who is looking for a little entetainment. This book was put together by some of the best known puzzle creators around today.Sterling,the publishers, are one of the best and largest in the business of puzzle books and this book is indicative of their quality.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for rehab, March 4, 2011

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This review is from: BrainStrains Power Puzzles: 240 Mind-Blowing Challenges (Paperback)

My 29 yr. old daughter had a major stroke. This is the book her therapist recommended. Our entire family finds it challenging and hard to put down. Although not always needed, thank goodness for the answers in the back on the book. If I can't figure it out, I'm able to peek at the answer and help my daughter come up with it.