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Author: Betsy Carter Publisher: Algonquin Books ISBN: 1616200332 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 347
Book Description
Here’s a memorable tale of two unlikely heroes: the lively, beautiful Flora and her husband, the brooding, studious Simon, two immigrants, both sent to America by their families to find a better life. An improbable match, they meet in New York City and fall in love. Simon—inventor of the jigsaw puzzle—eventually makes his fortune. Now wealthy, Flora and Simon become obsessed with rescuing those they left behind in Europe, loved ones whose fates will be determined by growing anti-Semitism on both sides of the Atlantic. The Puzzle King explores a fascinating moment in history with a cast of characters who endure with dignity, grace, and hope for the future.
Author: Betsy Carter Publisher: Algonquin Books ISBN: 1616200332 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 347
Book Description
Here’s a memorable tale of two unlikely heroes: the lively, beautiful Flora and her husband, the brooding, studious Simon, two immigrants, both sent to America by their families to find a better life. An improbable match, they meet in New York City and fall in love. Simon—inventor of the jigsaw puzzle—eventually makes his fortune. Now wealthy, Flora and Simon become obsessed with rescuing those they left behind in Europe, loved ones whose fates will be determined by growing anti-Semitism on both sides of the Atlantic. The Puzzle King explores a fascinating moment in history with a cast of characters who endure with dignity, grace, and hope for the future.
Author: Gina McMurchy-Barber Publisher: Dundurn ISBN: 1459746074 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 152
Book Description
Eleven-year-old Warren is flip-flopping between trying to fit in at a new school and being the protective brother of Bennie, who has Down syndrome.
Author: John Scott Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 130
Book Description
Through this work, the writer aimed to provide puzzles for home amusement and influence people to consider the different difficulties met in business and trade. These puzzles will prove helpful in some cases to prepare the readers for dealing with the practical puzzles and problems of everyday life. It has been proven many times that one can learn the truth more quickly when it is put before them in an enjoyable manner than when brought forward in the usual conventional way, and that's why the author produced a "sugar-coated mathematical pill" for the common public. It's a fun way to learn finance in business and trade.
Author: Raymond M. Smullyan Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486474356 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
This fanciful, original collection for readers of all ages features arithmetic puzzles, logic problems related to crime detection, and logic and arithmetic puzzles involving King Arthur and his Dogs of the Round Table.
Author: Chris King Publisher: ISBN: 9781648767135 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
Challenge your teen's mind and strengthen their logical thinking Want to boost your teen's brainpower? This standout among puzzle books for teens is the way to go! From clever crosswords to challenging cryptograms, this delightfully difficult book of mind-benders is packed full of fun new ways to learn. Your teen will hone their critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills as they solve each perplexing puzzle. Go beyond other puzzle books for teens with: Many types of puzzles--Get everything puzzle books for teens should have, including analogies, crosswords, anagrams, logic puzzles, and sudoku. 100 brain challenges--Keep the fun going with enough puzzles to keep even the most clever student busy. Skill building--Help your teen level up their abilities with puzzles that start out simple but get tougher as they go. Encourage your teen to sharpen their mind (and take a break from screens!) with the top choice in puzzle books for teens.
Author: Richard Wolfrik Galland Publisher: Carlton Books ISBN: 9781780976150 Category : Knights and knighthood Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This deluxe puzzle book will whisk you away on a stunning journey through the intrigues of the Arthurian court, taking in the characters that have enchanted audiences for nearly a thousand years. All the rich, dramatic stories of the Round Table are interwoven to create 120 of the best puzzles ever, in varying levels of difficulty. No puzzle enthusiast will be able to resist this gorgeously illustrated mix of folklore, legend, and history.
Author: Betsy Carter
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