Educational fun through simple rules, engaging activities, diverse challenges, and playful characters. Visually compelling puzzles and games engage children in purposeful problem-solving and STEM skill development through grit-building challenges. Over 150 developmentally appropriate activities are organized by subject and captivate a wide spectrum of learners.Spatial ReasoningMath PuzzlesLogic ProblemsWord GamesFocus ActivitiesTwo-Player GamesEach section has a low floor but high ceiling as puzzles grow in difficulty, inspiring children through early success which motivates continued engagement. Beautifully illustrated characters capture attention and inspirational messages written in spirited rhyme provide encouragement while shifting focus away from the stress of skill mastery. 80+ unique puzzle types prioritize providing diverse opportunities as kids work through meaningful activities to build essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills fundamental to all curriculum.Answers are provided in the back of the book and a certificate of achievement is included that can be presented upon completion. 13 pencil and paper two-player games facilitate the direct application of acquired skills and provide the foundation for continued fun and growth after the book is finished.Whether you are looking for activities to develop or entertain, Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is unmatched. Comprehensive content is most appropriate for kids ages 6-10, but some puzzles and games are entertaining for older kids and adults, making this book a great family value.Educational fun.Playful fun.Developmental fun.Engaging fun.Hard fun.Motivating fun.Enduring fun.Fun fun. Read more

Educational fun through simple rules, engaging activities, diverse challenges, and playful characters.My First Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is the third release in the international best-selling Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids series. The book’s personality remains true to the series, but the content is curated to facilitate the first steps of young learners on their intellectual journey. All activities have instructions and while some are intuitive others require (assisted) reading skills. Comprehensive content is most appropriate for kids ages 4-6.Visually compelling puzzles engage children in purposeful problem-solving and STEM skill development through grit building challenges. Over 100 developmentally appropriate activities organized by subject will captivate a wide spectrum of learners with inconspicuous learning.Spatial ReasoningMath PuzzlesLogic ProblemsFocus ActivitiesEach section has a low floor but high ceiling as puzzles grow in difficulty, inspiring children through early success which motivates continued engagement.Beautifully illustrated characters capture attention and inspirational messages written in spirited rhyme provide encouragement while shifting focus away from the stress of skill mastery. 70+ unique puzzle types prioritize providing diverse opportunities as kids work through meaningful activities to build essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills fundamental to all curriculum.Answers are provided in the back of the book and a certificate of achievement is included that can be presented upon completion. Whether you are looking for activities to develop or entertain, My First Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is unmatched for kid-friendly content foundational for growth and enjoyment.Educational fun.Playful fun.Developmental fun.Engaging fun.Hard fun.Motivating fun.Enduring fun.Fun fun. Read more

Challenge yourself with word and number puzzles300 compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times. Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords.The concept is simple: each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code!The Codeword series is so popular because you don’t need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you’ll be working your brain, it’s the perfect way to unwind.Contains previously published puzzles from Times Codeword Books 2 and 3. Read more

Winner of the Pulitzer PrizeA metaphorical fugue on minds and machines in the spirit of Lewis CarrollDouglas Hofstadter's book is concerned directly with the nature of "maps" or links between formal systems. However, according to Hofstadter, the formal system that underlies all mental activity transcends the system that supports it. If life can grow out of the formal chemical substrate of the cell, if consciousness can emerge out of a formal system of firing neurons, then so too will computers attain human intelligence. Gödel, Escher, Bach is a wonderful exploration of fascinating ideas at the heart of cognitive science: meaning, reduction, recursion, and much more. Read more

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.A collection of 200 Difficult Su Doku puzzles. Perfect for the more advanced Su Doku solver in need of a constant supply of challenging puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of absorbing, brain-stretching entertainment.Since the first Su Doku puzzle appeared in The Times in November 2004, they have become a phenomenon, with over 4 million copies of The Times Su Doku books sold worldwide. You don't need to be a mathematical genius to solve these puzzles; it is simply a question of logic. Each puzzle has a unique solution – and there's no guesswork required.The Times Su Doku remains the original, the best and the market leader. The puzzles are provided by Wayne Gould, the man who started it all. Read more

Test yourself with the official GCHQ Puzzle Book, the perfect gift for anyone who loves a good head-scratcher'Fiendish . . . as frustrating, divisive and annoying as it is deeply fulfilling' Guardian ----The secrets of the country depend on you.Find out if you’ve got what it takes to be a code breaker?GCHQ’s top-secret codebreakers have always protected the country – from Bletchley Park’s war-ending WWII breakthroughs to saving us all from life-destroying foreign cyberattacks.But what kind of mind does it take to work there? And do you have the brain power, cunning and resourcefulness to pit your wits against them and win? Here, taken from their archives, are decades of codes, puzzles and challenges for everyone to try.You’ll discover:- Tips on how to get into the mind-set of a codebreaker- Puzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to brain-bending- Challenges that have never been solved - Insight into the organisation's top secret history dating back to 1919 The security of the country is at stake.What are you waiting for? Get cracking! ENJOY THESE TWO TEASERS What follows Vienna, Brussels, Prague, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Helsinki, Athens, ? - If 1000110 is MINGLE and 1000110001100 is APE, what string of digits is POLITE?---- 'Ideal for the crossword enthusiast' Daily Telegraph Read more

Educational fun through simple rules, engaging activities, diverse challenges, and playful characters.Another Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is a follow-up to the international best-selling Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids. The overall difficulty level has shifted slightly higher, but the book's flow and personality remain uniquely familiar while introducing an immense diversity of new challenges.Visually compelling puzzles and games engage children in purposeful problem solving and STEM skill development through grit building challenges. The amazing variety of innovative and fresh content with over 200 developmentally appropriate activities organized by subject will captivate a wide spectrum of learners.Spatial ReasoningMath PuzzlesLogic ProblemsWord GamesFocus ActivitiesTwo-Player GamesEach section has a low floor but high ceiling as puzzles grow in difficulty, inspiring children through early success which motivates continued engagement.Beautifully illustrated characters capture attention and inspirational messages written in spirited rhyme provide encouragement while shifting focus away from the stress of skill mastery. 90+ unique puzzle types prioritize providing diverse opportunities as kids work through meaningful activities to build essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills fundamental to all curriculum.Answers are provided in the back of the book and a certificate of achievement is included that can be presented upon completion. 13 pencil and paper two-player games facilitate the direct application of acquired skills and provide the foundation for continued fun and growth after the book is finished.Whether you are looking for activities to develop or entertain, Another Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is unmatched. Comprehensive content is most appropriate for kids ages 8-12, but some puzzles and games are entertaining for adults and kids of all ages, making this book a great family value.Educational fun.Playful fun.Developmental fun.Engaging fun.Hard fun.Motivating fun.Enduring fun.Fun fun. Read more

’Be warned: cracking puzzles releases a very addictive drug.’ – Marcus du SautoyHave you ever wanted to be a puzzle pro or logical luminary? Well, look no further!The perfect way to liven up your day, The Ultimate Mathematical Challenge has over 365 puzzles to test your wits and excite your mind. From starter puzzles to perplexing Olympiad problems designed to stretch even the strongest mathematicians, this book is the ideal forum to get your brain into gear and feed it with the challenges it craves.Specially curated from the UK Mathematics Trust’s catalogue of puzzles, most of these problems can be tackled using no more than a little numerical knowledge, logical thinking and native wit. Including interludes of crossnumber conundrums and shuttle challenges, space for your working out and a handy glossary for those obscure mathematical terms, this book has everything you need to solve captivating problems all year round.Do you have what it takes to conquer The Ultimate Mathematical Challenge? Read more

Year 1 Maths100 pages packed full of mental arithmetic for age 5-6 (Y1 / KS1)Addition and Subtraction activity book for digits 0-5 and 0-10.Money Problems, Measurement Questions, Time Questions, Word Problems, Number Bonds to 20.Easy to follow/daily practice book with answers.Perfect supplement to other learning books (phonics, comprehension etc.)Great homeschooling resource.Aligned to the national curriculum. Read more

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesA collection of 200 previously unpublished Fiendish Su Doku puzzles. Perfect for the expert solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of absorbing, brain-stretching entertainment.Since the first Su Doku puzzle appeared in The Times in November 2004, they have become a phenomenon, with over 4 million copies of The Times Su Doku books sold worldwide. You don't need to be a mathematical genius to solve these puzzles; it is simply a question of logic. Each puzzle has a unique solution – and there's no guesswork required.The Times Su Doku remains the original, the best and the market leader. The puzzles are provided by Wayne Gould, the man who started it all. Read more

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThe Times2 popular daily puzzle is back, with a third volume of 150 utterly addictive codewords.The concept is simple. Each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code!The Codeword series is so popular because you don’t need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you’ll be working your brain, it’s the perfect way to unwind. Read more

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues – and more complexity.With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book:10 Easy40 Mild40 Difficult10 Super difficultEven the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brain-teasers.These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range. Read more

Reception Maths: Looking for a head start?This is a fun maths book to practice adding and subtracting (age 4-5).Addition and Subtraction, digits 0-5 + 0-10.Money Questions, Number Bonds to 10 and 20,Colouring, Puzzles etc.Home learning for KS1 - Great addition to phonics and other Reception subjects.Fun jungle theme with easy answer pages.Add to basket to get yours. Read more

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThese are previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from the puzzle providers to The Times, and help to develop you to take on Extreme Su Doku.The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge.The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles.Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment. Read more

500 number and logic puzzles to test your mental agility with this collection from the MindGames section of The Times, featuring 7 different types of puzzle challenge.The perfect gift for all number and logic puzzle enthusiasts who are looking for a varied challengeThis collection contains the favourites Suko, Brain Trainer, Cell Blocks, Futoshiki, Kakuro, Set Square and KenKen, all from the Times puzzles section. Read more

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.Su Doku is the classic number puzzle.The Times Su Doku Book 14 contains a mix of 150 mind-bending variations, ranging from mercifully Mild to the uber-challenging Super fiendish:10 Mild puzzles60 Difficult puzzles50 Fiendish puzzles30 Super fiendishThis latest edition offers completely new and unpublished puzzles, provided by the puzzle suppliers to The Times, and are of the highest quality.So sharpen your wits and prepare to get solving – the only question is: can you make it to the end? Read more

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThese are previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from the puzzle providers to The Times, and help to develop you to take on Extreme Su Doku.The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge.The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles.Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment. Read more

'An invaluable companion for anyone who wants a deep understanding of what’s under the hood of often inscrutable machines' Melanie Mitchell A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligenceMachine-learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether someone gets bail. They now influence discoveries in chemistry, biology and physics - the study of genomes, extra-solar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems.We are living through a revolution in artificial intelligence that is not slowing down. This major shift is based on simple mathematics, some of which goes back centuries: linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of eighteenth-century mathematics. Indeed by the mid-1850s, a lot of the groundwork was all done. It took the development of computer science and the kindling of 1990s computer chips designed for video games to ignite the explosion of AI that we see all around us today. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental maths behind AI, which suggests that the basics of natural and artificial intelligence might follow the same mathematical rules.As Ananthaswamy resonantly concludes, to make the most of our most wondrous technologies we need to understand their profound limitations - the clues lie in the maths that makes AI possible. Read more

Samurai is for anyone who wants to enjoy extra-challenging extended-length Su Dokus. If you regularly relish number puzzles but they are solved within minutes, you might prefer the extra exertion involved for Samurai. With its larger and more complex grid, Samurai Su Doku will have you glued to your chair mentally toiling for hours. Samurai Su Doku is a five grid interlinked Su Doku. As with traditional Su Doku puzzles, every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues - and more complexity. Therefore, it is better to tackle the grid as a whole. 100 new puzzles, split between 4 levels of difficulty, with a few very easy puzzles at the start and a few super difficult puzzles at the end. Read more

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues – and more complexity.With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book:10 Easy40 Mild40 Difficult10 Super difficultEven the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brain-teasers.These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range. Read more