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World Puzzle Championships Omnibus, Volume 1 (Other) (Paperback)

by Will Shortz (Editor) "For more than 75 years the crossword puzzle, in all its variations, has been the undisputed king of puzzles..." (more)
Key Phrases: puzzle championship, grid indicate, numbered square, Wei-Hwa Huang, World Puzzle Championship, Czech Republic (more...)

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Product Description
This extra-value collection is comprised of the complete Volumes 1 through 3 and includes:

·Two Team USA qualifying tests plus hundreds of puzzles from championships around the world
·Introductions by the editors, including photos, standings and competition highlights
·Details on how to register for future qualifying tests
·A fascinating mix of logic, math, and visual puzzles, all non-verbal and language-neutral, so they're perfect for speakers of all languages

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This extra-value collection is comprised of the complete Volumes 1 through 3 and includes:

·Two Team USA qualifying tests plus hundreds of puzzles from championships around the world
·Introductions by the editors, including photos, standings and competition highlights
·Details on how to register for future qualifying tests
·A fascinating mix of logic, math, and visual puzzles, all non-verbal and language-neutral, so they're perfect for speakers of all languages

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Product Details

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (April 13, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0812935934
ISBN-13: 978-0812935936
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,406,920 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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For more than 75 years the crossword puzzle, in all its variations, has been the undisputed king of puzzles. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
puzzle championship, grid indicate, numbered square

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wei-Hwa Huang, World Puzzle Championship, Czech Republic, Nick Baxter, Will Shortz, Lunar Lockout, Ron Osher, Zack Butler, John Wetmiller, Robert Babilon, Alan Lemm, Michael Ley, David Samuel, Gary Sherman, Peter Gordon, Team Canada

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This book cites 5 books:

Stepping Stones by Robert S. Gold in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Cabin Fever: A Centennial Collection of Stories About the Seeley Lake Area by Seeley Lake Writers Club in Back Matter
Balancing Act by Virginia M. Scott on page 186
Games Magazine Presents Best Pencil Puzzles by Will Shortz in Back Matter
Sunday Crosswords (Series One) by Consumer Guide in Back Matter

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