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Challenging Lateral Thinking Puzzles

paul sloane des machale myron miller

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Lateral thinking is the key to solving these tantalizing puzzles. Packed with hundreds of brain teasers and mathematical problems, the book will test kids' powers of logic, and patience! "The logic, reasoning, and calculating required by the problems...will delight and torment puzzle fans."-- Booklist . "Ninety-one how come' mysteries....We never get enough of these."-- Games .

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 30,1993

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Format
96 pages, Paperback
Published
June 30, 1993 by Puzzlewright
ISBN
9780806986715
ASIN
0806986719
Language
English

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Paul Sloane read Engineering at Trinity Hall Cambridge. He came top of Sales School at IBM, became MD of Ashton-Tate UK, VP International for MathSoft and CEO of Monactive. He now writes, speaks and gives workshops on lateral thinking in business, creativity, innovation and leadership. He is married and lives in Camberley in Surrey. He has three grown-up daughters. He is a keen chess and tennis player and he plays keyboards in a rock band, the Fat Cats. He has written a series of lateral thinking puzzle books, many co-authored with Des MacHale, published by Sterling Publishing. They have sold over 2 million copies and been translated into many languages. He has also written two management books, published by Kogan Page, and many articles for blogs and websites. He manages the Lateral Puzzles Forum where puzzlers can set and solve lateral puzzles.

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willBeTheKing
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Grand fun and belly laughs


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ThePMT159
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July 14,2025
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Good puzzles are truly wonderful for engaging in discussions with grandchildren over dinner.

These puzzles not only provide entertainment but also offer a great opportunity for interaction and learning. When presented with easy puzzles, you'll be amazed at the remarkable speed with which their supple young brains can operate.

Their quick thinking and ability to solve problems in a short time are truly impressive. As the puzzles gradually become more difficult, their thinking process becomes even more interesting.

They start to explore different strategies, think outside the box, and come up with creative solutions. It's a joy to witness their minds at work and to see how they grow and develop through this process of puzzle-solving.

So, the next time you have dinner with your grandchildren, don't forget to bring along some good puzzles and enjoy the lively discussions and the wonderful moments of learning and growth together.
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Endguard
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July 14,2025
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Relatively simpler ones are still a good refresher.

If you are seeing these types for the first time, it would be most intriguing.

It's like opening a new door to a world of knowledge.

The simplicity of these things allows us to easily understand and absorb the information.

It's a great way to start our learning journey or to review what we already know.

Even though they may seem basic, they hold the key to more complex concepts.

So, don't overlook the power of the relatively simpler ones.

Embrace them and let them be your guide to a more in-depth understanding.

Whether it's a new language, a new skill, or a new subject, starting with the simple can lead to great things.

So, go ahead and explore the world of relatively simpler ones.

You might be surprised at what you discover.

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