Outstanding Lateral Thinking Puzzles [Paperback]

Paul Sloane (Author), Des MacHale (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

The latest in the hugely popular series of think-out-of-the box brainteasers, including Classic Lateral Thinking Challenges and Colorful Lateral Thinking Puzzles. Here's how you play the game and figure out these perplexing puzzles: take one of the scenarios, and with the help of a friend who looks at the answer, pose a series of yes and no questions until, by a process of elimination and deduction, you arrive at the solution. If you get stuck--and everyone does from time to time--there are additional clues to push you along. Keep trying and you will reach that glorious "aha!" moment when everything becomes crystal clear. In no time at all you'll have sharpened your wits...and become an accomplished lateral thinker.

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About the Author

Paul Sloane and Des MacHale have written a number of best-selling puzzle books for Sterling, including "Improve Your Lateral Thinking" (0806913746), "Super Lateral Thinking Puzzles" (0806944706), "Test Your Lateral Thinking IQ" (0806906847), and "Sit & solve Lateral Thinking Puzzles" (0806957050).

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402703805
• ISBN-13: 978-1402703805
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Logic & Brain Teasers
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Puzzles
  • #52 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Logic & Brain Teasers

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?

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Lateral Thinking Puzzles, October 17, 2005

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Tosh (UK) - See all my reviews

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I have been keen on lateral puzzles for more decades than I care to admit to. This is a great sample of life situations where you need to twist your thinking a bit to arrive at the solution. It's no longer all about improbable circus acts and albatross pies!

I particularly liked The Shot That Saved. Speechless left me speechless. And I wonder how often The Plant is done??

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous for thinking skills, January 3, 2007

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Lisa Ann Welker "Sped math teacher" (Jackson, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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I used this book with my learning disabled students in math class. It made them use their noggins, and they were actually competitive and enjoyed it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!!, December 27, 2008

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This book is so much fun! I had originally bought it for my 11-year-old son to expose him to something new. He ended up being incredibly good at it right off the bat, and I totally stunk!! But now, I have caught onto the concept of thinking outside the box and we have so much fun working out the scenarios. Very entertaining and challenging.