Terry Stickels Books

"Fun and highly formidable math problems and puzzles from noted puzzle creator Terry Stickels." — Window on ResourcesTwo friends wish to meet for breakfast twice a month throughout the year. In how many ways can they choose those two days so that they never meet on consecutive days?You want to measure 30 seconds and you have two pieces of string, each of which burns for 40 seconds. How can you accomplish this without bending, folding, or cutting the strings?A positive whole number is divisible by 3 and also by 5. When the number is divided by 7, the remainder is 5. What is the smallest number that could work?These are but a few of this book's assembly of the most challenging puzzles imaginable ― and they require no background in higher math, just good thinking skills. Terry Stickels, a well-known puzzle-maker, has compiled 101 of some of the best and most entertaining problems ever published. All of the challenges, which range from probability puzzles to dice games, have two things in each offers the "Aha!" moment of discovery that puzzle-solvers love, and they're all fun. Complete solutions for all puzzles explain every detail.

Engage with a collection of challenging puzzles crafted by a leading American puzzle creator, designed to test your mental agility and problem-solving skills. Each puzzle promises to provide an entertaining and stimulating experience, perfect for enthusiasts looking to push their cognitive limits. Prepare for hours of brain-teasing fun that will keep you on your toes and sharpen your mind.

How many cards do I have to deal before I know for certain that you have a straight?If two typists can type two pages in two minutes, how many typists will it take to type 18 pages?How many days are in five million seconds?If you think these are good questions, this is the book for you! Over two hundred entertaining puzzles involving mathematical and mechanical calculations include challenges to your lateral thinking and logical reasoning. When your brain's tired of being teased, you can consult the complete solutions.

Number puzzles, spatial/visual puzzles, cryptograms, Sudoku, Kokuro, logic puzzles, and word games like Frame Games are all a great way to teach math and problem-solving skills to elementary and middle school students.

This engaging book invites readers to dive into a world of challenging puzzles designed to stimulate the mind and enhance problem-solving skills. With a variety of brain teasers and riddles, it promises to keep puzzle enthusiasts entertained and sharp. Perfect for both solo enjoyment and group challenges, this collection encourages creativity and critical thinking, making it an ideal companion for anyone looking to sharpen their mental acuity while having fun.

Engaging and addictive, this collection of word searches offers a variety of entertaining puzzles that cater to all skill levels. With a mix of humor and challenge, it promises hours of fun for both casual and dedicated solvers. As part of the popular go!games series, it’s designed to keep readers coming back for more.

Perplexing Puzzles for Every Interest and Skill LevelIf variety is the spice of life, then this humongous collection of diverse puzzles will add gusto to your days. It s filled with ten different types of conundrums, from world brain-teasers to visual bafflers, from math cranium crushers to logic mind bashers.Take your time and enjoy the challenges inside. You might want to develop expertise at one puzzle category at a time before moving on. Or maybe you d prefer to skip around randomly. Either way, you ll never grow bored.

Over 400 all-new mindbending puzzles from one of the world's leading puzzlemasters.

Optical illusions intrigue the mind and delight the eye. Viewers try to perceive the visual shifts in a two-dimensional picture, but can't understand how a single still image can be so animated and rich. While even the simplest illusions please, this stunning volume goes far beyond the usual collection. Compiled by visual graphics expert Brad Honeycutt and puzzle master Terry Stickels--and featuring a foreword by renowned puzzle creator, computer game designer, and artist Scott Kim--this collection showcases over two hundred of the finest images from around the world. From Rafal Olbinski, Rob Gonsalves, and Octavio Ocampo to David Macdonald, Gene Levine, and M. C. Escher, THE ART OF THE ILLUSION covers the visual spectrum, from the most classic optical illusions to complex graphic and painterly designs that transform the impossible into believable. There are famous paintings, dazzling photographs, and amazing computer-enhanced eye treats that will make you look and look again. There's "Zipper Beach" with gulls zipping over the sands, "Table Top Towers" where a tower of blocks seems to meld into a city skyline, a librarian whose body is literally composed of books, and so many more astounding pieces. This is a must-have for those who already love optical illusions and those just discovering the wonders of the art.