Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 0812935292 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 114
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UNFORGETTABLE… that’s what they are Ready to rekindle some old relationships? Inside, you’ll find: · 50 brand-new themed puzzles about 50 memorable characters ranging from Captain Ahab to Zorro; from Snoopy to Lassie; and from Hannibal Lecter to Annabel Lee · Accompanying each puzzle, details of the subject’s first appearance, plus some fun trivia · Hundreds of clues about characters from books, movies, cartoons, and more · Stanley Newman’s puzzlemaking expertise, guaranteeing that every puzzle is fun–even if you don’t know how James Bond likes his martinis
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 0812936760 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 114
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This season, Stanley Newman focuses on TV drama, with 50 brand-new pop-culture puzzles about 50 favorite dramatic series. The subjects are wide-ranging and represent more than 50 years of television favorites. Puzzle solvers will find: • Crosswords based on dramatic television shows including Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Waltons, The Sopranos, Dallas, ER, Dragnet, Law & Order, Star Trek, and more • Information about the show's setting and the year it debuted with each puzzle, plus fun and interesting trivia • Hundreds of general TV-related clues in addition to each puzzles' theme entries TV fans young and old will find some favorites here, making it the perfect follow-up to Stanley Newman's Sitcom Crosswords. [Puzzlemeter: Difficulty--3; Style--4]
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 9780812935288 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 116
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, Stanley Newman's third volume of literary-themed crosswords is all about LOVE--50 original puzzles about 50 legendary literary romances spanning thousands of years. Each puzzle boasts: - A quote specifically about love from the puzzle's subject - Plenty of general literature-related clues - Fascinating trivia about the puzzle's subject The wide variety of sources represented includes novels, plays, poetry, opera, myths, real-life literary couples, and more. Besides the obvious (like Romeo and Juliet), the delightfully diverse--and surprising--list of subjects includes Lolita, Like Water for Chocolate, The Owl and the Pussycat, Carmen, Porgy and Bess, Tarzan & Jane, Odysseus & Penelope, and Dashiell Hammett & Lillian Hellman.
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 0812934717 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 114
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·50 brand-new puzzles about 50 screen legends–from Katharine Hepburn, who won her first Academy Award in 1933, to Denzel Washington, who won his second in 2002 ·A bit of dialogue and fascinating factoids about each puzzle’s subject ·Hundreds of movie-related clues
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 081293573X Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 66
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What could Dick Tracy characters, the Muses, state residents' nicknames, JFK's inaugural address, and decathlon events possibly have in common? Each is the theme of a puzzle in Volume 3 of Stanley Newman's delightful trivia-inspired crossword series. Based on the best-selling Random House Reference title 10,000 Answers: The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia, which Stanley coauthored with Hal Fittipaldi, each volume in this series features 50 brand-new crosswords whose themes come directly from 10,000 Answers. In addition, every puzzle is overflowing with general trivia, in both its clues and its answers. With over 25,000 facts and 10,000 entries to draw on, this series is sure to be a hit with puzzlers and trivia buffs everywhere
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 9780812934694 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 116
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In the newest collection of original crosswords from puzzle and trivia guru Stanley Newman, the focus is on sitcoms. Each of the 50 puzzles has a classic TV sitcom as its subject and each is accompanied by several fascinating factoids. In addition, general TV-related clues abound. FromI Love LucythroughThird Rock from the Sun, these puzzles are guaranteed to have something for everyone.
Author: David Fialkoff Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 037572155X Category : Celebrities Languages : en Pages : 98
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Do you love to impress your friends with movie trivia? Enjoy quoting your favorite TV moments? Have a soft spot in your heart for pop music? Then this is the puzzle book for you Packed with fascinating trivia about the entertainment industry, this book has a wide range of questions and games about movies, television, music, books, and plays. This book includes more than twenty engaging, original puzzles that will test your trivia knowledge in creative and fun ways, and leave you applauding for more Example: Synonym Spoonerisms The words and phrases paired here are synonyms of spoonerisms (initial sound reversals) of the names of famous people. The first one has been done to help get you started. 1. Vulgar/mouth joint LEWD JAW: JUDE LAW 2. Not tight / French cheese (actor & martial artist) 3. Gave a meal to / Stones (comedian) 4. 60's slang for home / Person from England (actor) 5. Quite a few / Biased (actress & director) 6. Fibrous cereal ingredient / Goose feathers (author) Puzzlemeter: Difficulty-3; Style-4
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781402763731 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 68
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Paging all book lovers: here's a top-notch collection of 50 crosswords all about classic novels, from Don Quixote to The Color Purple. The great works of literature come to life in grids and clues, with each puzzle focusing on one book--even providing a quote and bits of trivia. Puzzle master Stanley Newman was the wordsmith for this collection, so solvers know that they'll be getting the best in cerebral entertainment--no library card required.
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games ISBN: 0375723064 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 338
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From acclaimed puzzle creator and Newsday crossword editor Stanley Newman comes a book no crossword lover can do without — a guide to the most common crossword clues. This go-to resource is sure to make any crossword puzzler’s life easier, and it’s perfect for beginners as well as more advanced crossword lovers. Stanley Newman has written or edited more than 100 books. He is the Crossword Editor of Newsday, and he also runs trivia tournaments and hosts an annual puzzle cruise. His website is www.StanXwords.com.
Author: Stanley Newman Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 006195893X Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 164
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For the millions of people who do crosswords, the person behind the puzzle is always something of a mystery. What puzzler wouldn't want to know how a constructor thinks when putting together a puzzle? Or the secret rules that guide the selections of clues and answers? Or how to outsmart the constructor by understanding his mindset? A few tips about how to improve solving skills wouldn't hurt, either. Putting it all together in an accessible and witty "guide to life in the grid" is just what everybody wants and needs. CRUCIVERBALISM will help people become better solvers and have more fun doing crosswords. It will also pull back the curtain on puzzle–making itself, outlining the history of crosswords, showing how they have evolved over the past century, and how rules and the mindsets of puzzle editors have changed over time. It will pass along the guidelines the author provides to his stable of puzzle constructors, and tidbits such as the "100 essential words" for the pursuit of crossword happiness. Finally, it will recount the decade–long battle between Old Guard and New Wave constructors, bringing in a cast of colorful characters living in a world of words. The book will be a combination of crossword self–help, wisdom, trivia and stories that will fascinate today's millions of avid puzzlers.
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: David Fialkoff
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: Stanley Newman
Author: Stanley Newman