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J.R.R. Tolkien was a master of riddles and wordplayandmdash;and fans of his towering masterpiece will enjoy this stunning journey through Middle-earth, where curiosities and stimulating puzzles await them at every turn. Gorgeously illustrated, and rich in references to the history, lore, land, and inhabitants of Tolkienand#39;s elaborately constructed world, this collection enchants even as it calls for strong solving skills and keen logic. and#160;and#160;
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And, like the Fellowshipandrsquo;s quest, the enigmas here become increasingly tricky, thrilling, and challenging as they move from the relative safety of Book One to the dangerous adventures of Book Three.
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Start solving Egyptian style! Stunningly designed, Tutankhamun's Book of Puzzles recreates the world of the famous boy Pharaoh through 125 riddles, puzzles, and enigmas fit for a king, but suitable for the family. The beautifully illustrated conundrums feature hieroglyphics and iconic imagesand#8212;like pyramids and sphinxesand#8212;dating back to 3150 BC. Discover the spirit of Ancient Egypt in brain-challengers that include and#8220;The Labyrinth,and#8221; and#8220;The Temple of Anubis,and#8221; and and#8220;The Priest's Estate.and#8221;
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With his fertile mind, creative imagination, and scientific approach, Leonardo da Vinci was centuries ahead of his time--and many of his works reputedly hold secrets in the form of codes and puzzles. Inspired by da Vinci's art and writings, this codex offers more than 150 enigmas, from logic problems to code breaking, all beautifully illustrated in the style of the master.
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Delve into the mind of the great Leonardo da Vinci, with more than 150 different puzzles inspired by his work and style
Artist, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist cartographer and more: Leonardo da Vinci gave so much to the world. With his fertile mind, creative imagination, and scientific approach, Leonardo da Vinci was centuries ahead of his time -- and many of his works reputedly hold secrets in the form of codes and puzzles. Inspired by da Vinci's art and writings, this codex offers more than 150 enigmas, from logic problems to code breaking, all beautifully illustrated in the style of the master.
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Artist, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist cartographer and more: Leonardo da Vinci gave so much to the world. His fertile mind and scientific approach were centuries ahead of his timeandmdash;and many of his works reputedly hold secrets in the form of codes and puzzles. Inspired by da Vinciand#39;s paintings, sketches, diagrams, and writings, this codex offers more than 150 enigmas to solve, from logic problems and riddles to code breaking, all beautifully illustrated in the style of the master.
About the Author
Tim Dedopulos is the bestselling author of many acclaimed puzzle books as well as various books on art, esoterica, and historical subjects. These include The Medieval Puzzle Collection, The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Collection, The Great Global Treasure Hunt on Google Earth, Kabbalah, Wizards: An Illustrated History and Oriental Mind Games (all published by Carlton).