Challenging Logic Puzzles

by Clarke, Barry R; Collinet, Rob

• ISBN13: 9781402705410
• ISBN10: 1402705417
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

So, you think you've got the brain-power to tackle tough logic puzzles? Well, try this extraordinary assortment of challenges, including Mix-and-Match logic puzzles and "Find the Liar" type puzzles. Some puzzles have tables that can be used to deduce relationships between people or items, some use word-play to present the problem, and still others use illustrations to highlight the challenge. Whatever their form, each is designed to stretch your mind to the max. And the level of difficulty increases as you move through the book, concluding with a series so diabolical, even the most expert puzzle sleuths may have to beg for mercy! Fortunately, solutions for every puzzle are included, along with explanations of how the answers are determined, so you'll even be able to build your puzzle-solving skills.

Author Biography

Barry R. Clarke has written a regular column for The Daily Telegraph (UK) as well as several books of original puzzles Barry holds a Masters degree in Quantum Mechanics with published papers on perturbation methods and is currently working on a revision of the theory of the hydrogen atom. Despite this, he still has time to feed his cat Tigger

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Puzzles	p. 6
Beating at Eating	p. 6
The Colored Ties	p. 6
The Four Robbers	p. 7
Fair's Fair	p. 8
The Greatest Human Being	p. 8
Court Napping	p. 9
Alien Mutations 1	p. 10
The Witches' Pudding	p. 11
Colored Order	p. 11
Best Book Prize	p. 12
The Dragemround Dance	p. 13
The Three Doors	p. 14
Whose Pet Is It?	p. 14
Treasure Island	p. 15
The Show Must Go On	p. 16
The Beauty Contest	p. 17
Classroom Capers	p. 17
Spy of the Year	p. 19
Changing Words	p. 20
Party Puzzle	p. 20
Puzzle in the Park	p. 21
Tape Teaser	p. 22
Snow White	p. 23
Silly Pets	p. 23
Colored Cardigans	p. 24
The Interrogation	p. 24
Real Ale Contest	p. 25
Order in Class	p. 25
Breakfast on the Farm	p. 26
Identity Parade	p. 26
Fancy Dress Party	p. 27
Nightmare Neighbors	p. 28
Feed-'em-fat Diner	p. 29
Trotter Farm	p. 30
Whodunnit?	p. 31
Circle of Cons	p. 32
The Mermaid's Wish	p. 33
Logic Letters	p. 34
Bank on Us	p. 35
Mixed Marriage	p. 36
Prime Time	p. 37
Wildwood Grubs	p. 38
Being Arkward	p. 38
Alien Court	p. 39
A Meal Out	p. 40
Murder at Little Winkle	p. 41
Dogs of War	p. 42
P&B Club	p. 42
Knot's Nightmare	p. 43
Insects Inc.	p. 44
Animal Races	p. 45
The Four Badges	p. 46
Rollerblading	p. 46
Alien Mutations 2	p. 47
Hogweed's Pond	p. 48
Strange Signs	p. 49
Man of Letters	p. 49
Pet Places	p. 50
Fantasy Fortune	p. 51
Consequences	p. 52
The Boxing Match	p. 53
Funny Fours	p. 54
The Four Cats	p. 55
Cards in the Cave	p. 55
Resort to Reason	p. 56
Mad Nomads	p. 57
Alien Ages	p. 58
Solutions	p. 59
Index	p. 95
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