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Having fun and learning while you do it is the basis of this book. A variety of games are provided - over 50 including variations. Each game is designed to work with the minimum of equipment - sometimes just paper and pencil, sometimes coins or counters. Simple to understand instructions about how to play, and a simple gameboard, and complemented by an easy to understand game goal. But - and here's the clever part - the games have math embedded in...
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Perfect for Sudoku fans, the rules for these 100 logic puzzles are simple, and the math is easy. But, the puzzles get harder and harder!
Hooked on area mazes? YOU'RE IN LUCK! Volume Two delivers 100 more puzzles. Your quest is to navigate a network of rectangles to find a missing value. Just remember:
• Area = length × width
• Use spatial reasoning to find helpful relationships
• Whole numbers are all you need. You can always get the answer...
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" Brain Teasers, Fun Puzzles, and Engaging Stories for Clever Kids " is a delightful book filled with brain-teasing puzzles, captivating stories, and engaging games that will keep kids entertained and challenged for hours on end.This book has a wide range of logic puzzles, lateral thinking problems, riddles, and word games, all with amusing tales that will capture children's imaginations and inspire their creativity. The puzzles are designed to be...
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Have you ever found yourself struggling to make a clear decision, unsure whether an argument is valid, or baffled by a tricky puzzle? If so, then you've encountered the power of logic – the art of clear and structured thinking. While logic may seem abstract or intimidating at first, it's a skill that anyone can develop, and the benefits are immense.This book is designed for anyone who wants to improve their critical thinking abilities, regardless...
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"The Healer's Verses: Medical Mysteries in Rhyme for the Analytical Mind" stands as a profound addition to the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series, offering readers an enthralling journey into the heart of the medical field through the beauty and intricacy of poetry.This second installment delves deep into the world of healthcare, blending the art of healing with the elegance of verse to explore the mysteries, challenges,...
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Dive into the third installment of the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series with "The Educator's Epigrams: Learning Lore in Verse for the Enlightened Mind." This captivating collection weaves the intricate tapestry of education into the rich, rhythmic patterns of poetry, offering readers a unique voyage through the world of teaching and learning. Each epigram serves as a beacon, casting light upon the multifaceted roles, challenges,...
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YouTube sensation, psychologist Richard Wiseman, shows you how to astound your friends with 101 Bets You Will Always Win
Everyone loves a winner. Imagine being able to challenge anyone with seemingly impossible bets, safe in the knowledge that you will always win. Imagine no more. Richard Wiseman is a psychologist who has traveled the globe in search of the world's greatest bets and in "101 Bets You Will Always Win" he shows you how to use science,...
8) Chuchotements d'Esprit: Un Kaléidoscope d'Énigmes Couvrant le Specter du Savoir et de la Curiosité
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Chuchotements d'Esprit : Un Kaléidoscope d'Énigmes Couvrant le Spectre de la Connaissance et de la Curiosité 1200+ ÉnigmesEmbarquez pour un voyage enchanté o le banal devient extraordinaire. 'Chuchotements d'Esprit' est bien plus qu'un livre, c'est une tapisserie tissée avec les fils de la curiosité, de l'intellect et du plaisir. Plongez dans une collection conçue pour les esprits astucieux des adolescents, ouvrant les portails vers un monde...
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"The Techie's Riddles: IT-Inspired Poems for Curious Minds," the first book in the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series, is a unique blend of poetry and technology, offering a captivating journey through the world of information technology.Each riddle poem is designed to challenge and delight tech enthusiasts and poetry lovers alike. From algorithms to AI, and data privacy to digital transformation, this book explores a wide...
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Embark on a Journey of Wonder with "Brain Benders" for Teens! Dive into the cosmos of curiosity with this captivating collection of mind-bending facts tailored just for teens! Uncover the Marvels:Explore the quirks of the teenage brain!Decode cryptic codes and untold stories of historical figures!Master memory tricks that'll amaze your friends!Linguistic Adventures Await:Dive into the dance of phonetics and the wonders of language families!Discover...
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Remembering Me: Discover Your Memory Proven Ways To Expand & Increase It As You Get Older Memory is like a good friend; it's something that tends to be there when you need it andgives you comfort when required. But sometimes, it can give us a little trouble; nothing too major. The good news is that the more we know how memory works and functions, the better we can manage it with proven strategies to help cope with it.This book is an easy to understand,...
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Learn the secrets to a vastly improved memory and see if you have what it takes to be a Russian spy in this "found" KGB manual--a #1 bestseller in Russia.
When most people think of the word spy, they imagine gadgets – laser pens and exploding cigarette lighters – but the most important piece of equipment an agent has is their brain. Memory is vital to the work of an agent. The need for total secrecy often prevents them from recording anything,...
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Harmony Books
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[2022]
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"Now, Brizendine uses her unique ability of making science approachable to offer an empowering vision of the years in a woman's life that have too often been ignored or misunderstood and creates a positive new framework for this life stage. She never uses the words perimenopause or menopause, with their suggestions of obsolescence. She guides women to become more of who they are and who they want to be in the second half of life. After analyzing the...
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New Harbinger Publications, Inc
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2021.
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"When you understand how your memory actually works, you are better equipped to optimize it. In The Neuroscience of Memory, neuropsychologist Sherrie All offers readers a seven-step approach to memory enrichment drawn from evidence-based neuroscience. With this guide, readers will learn to enhance brain and memory function, and stay mentally sharp as they age"--
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Princeton University Press
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[2023]
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"Scientists are learning more and more details of how patterns of brain activity control behaviour; how animals - including humans - make decisions, how neural circuits accumulate evidence, weigh alternatives, and instigate actions. But as that decision-making machinery is being revealed, it seems harder to escape the conclusion that we really are just machines. Indeed, according to Mitchell it is fashionable among many scientists to declare that...
17) One in a million
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Candlewick Press
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[2023]
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Debut graphic novelist Claire Lordon's medical misfortunes may be one in a million in this relatable memoir, but so is her determination, grit, and passion to beat the odds and reclaim her life. Something is wrong with Claire, but she doesn't know what. Nobody does, not even her doctors. All she wants is to return to her happy and athletic teenage self. But her accumulating symptoms-chronic fatigue, pounding headaches, weight gain-hint that there's...
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