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The story of the puzzles, brainteasers, maps, codes, and other mysteries that have entertained and confused the world over the last century

From Sudoku to crosswords, Victorian parlor games to lateral thinking, cryptograms to today’s latest brainteasers, The Riddles of the Sphinx tells the little-known histories behind a host of puzzles, word games, and riddles and introduces the extraordinary geniuses, eccentrics, rivals, code crackers, and obsessives who invented them. Who would’ve thought that, for example, Sudoku, Japan’s biggest ever puzzle craze, was actually invented by a Swiss mathematician in 1873? Or that the Times crossword helped Britain win the Second World War? Readers will also find out about the mysterious “Haberdasher’s Puzzle,” what Sheryl Crow has to do with cruciverbalism, how the World Puzzle Championships are blazing a trail for international relations, and how games help us think and develop. There’s even an opportunity to play some devilish games and classic brainteasers, making this the ultimate book for puzzle addicts..
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/HICKMAN/TEURLAY Sooner or later every parent needs to keep their toddler preoccupied. Even parents who have decided to stay home with their children full time need some time to themselves Now Hickman and Teurlay offer 101 creative and stimulating activities and..
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While trying to teach her children about wildlife and what to feed birds, the squirrels kept getting in the way. Her husband got avidly interested in outwitting the lovable critters. For 25 years, he provided hilarious entertainment for everyone with his inventions and antics. Guess who won the battle?.
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"There's nothing to do!"

If you're a parent, that's a familiar refrain! Whether it's a rainy afternoon or a sunny one, kids are constantly in search of entertainment--and when they run out of ideas, they turn to Mom and Dad (after all, you're always busy). If your list of kid-friendly activities isn't doing the trick, turn to Hey Mom, I'm Bored!, which offers 100 ways for kids from four to fourteen to keep busy--and enjoy themselves--whether they're playing inside or outside, alone or with their friends. Here are: Updated versions of classic games like Kick the Can and Duck, Duck, Goose
All-new games and activities in the tradition of the old favorites
Easy-to-learn instructions for every game
Information on equipment needed and skill levels
Activities organized by age-appropriateness
Games that can be played or adapted for just about any setting or number of players
Story Evans and Lise O'Haire, moms who are veterans of the "I'm bored" wars, have created a book so packed with fun that you may never hear the words "Hey Mom, I'm bored!" again..
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A book for parents, grandparents and care givers. A daring and engaging book about the effects that today's entertainment choices are having on our children Who's really raising the kids today? In many home it is not the parents but actually the home entertainment system..
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