The Curious Book of Mind-boggling Teasers, Tricks, Puzzles & Games

"It's a festival of puzzles, a multitude of perplexing problems, and a gaggle of great games ... not to mention riddles that would stump the Sphinx. Challenge your brain with a collection of 575 amazing teasers, tricks, and mind-expanding exercises. Fans of enigmas will find favorites that test their logic to the max-including brief, intriguing stories featuring that master of deduction, Sherlock Holmes. Math mavens can give numeric brainteasers a try. Or you might prefer to solve chess and checkers conundrums. Join Alice in Puzzleland, play the ancient game of Nine Men Mars, and show off with a variety of coin tricks. Everything is beautifully illustrated with intricate drawings, game boards, and diagrams, and neophytes will appreciate the detailed instructions."--Amazon.com