Arcturus The Amazing Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book Moore Gareth

Alan Turing is often called the father of modern computing. During World War II, he worked at Bletchley Park, where top secret work was carried out to decipher the military codes used by Germany and its allies. Turing played a pivotal role in cracking intercepted coded messages that enabled the Allies to defeat the Nazis in many crucial engagements, and his work was vital in helping the Allies win the war

This collection of over 130 puzzles are divided into three levels of increasing difficulty, the final of which is intended for the true expert. These include • Anagrams • Logic puzzles • Homonym tests • Number encryption • And more!

Perfect for ages seven and up, and the best introduction to map-reading, navigation and the great outdoors • Want to become an expert map-reader? • Want to explore the great outdoors armed with hints and tips from the map creators themselves? • Want to test your new-found skills with a host of challenging map puzzles? • Then this is the book for you. Created by Ordnance Survey, who make all the iconic maps for the whole of Great Britain, this book will teach you how to read a map like an expert, and confidently and safely explore the incredible outdoors • You'll also have the chance to test your skills with map-reading puzzles that'll keep you entertained for hours • So strap on your boots, pack up your walking essentials, and start your map-reading adventure!

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere • - Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four • Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes • Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for

This fact-packed book contains everything you need to know about space, from moons to galaxies! Throughout the book, a galactic gallery of photographs makes exploring the universe a breathtaking experience

From Triceratops to T. rex, this fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs. Fantastic illustrations by Mat Edwards will make you feel as if you've stepped into the prehistoric world. This book supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. Perfect for kids aged 8 and up wanting the latest information on dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles

From atoms to alloys and from neurons to nanotechnology, this beautiful book brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by an expert author and brought to life by carefully chosen images

From lions and lizards to dogs and dolphins, this beautiful book brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by our expert authors and brought to life by carefully chosen images

Packed full of puzzles and challenges, this book will help you develop the vital mind-training skills needed for any team player or budding recruit – get ready to tackle logic puzzles, explore mazes and wrestle with problem-solving tests. You’ll learn to • Crack codes essential to survival situations • Complete complex navigation challenges • Put leadership and teamwork skills to the test with essential lateral thinking techniques • Strengthen crucial cognitive skills through quizzes and word games • Problem-solve under pressure • Analyse ‘real-life’ scenarios, and ask yourself: ‘What would I do in this situation?’ • Teamwork is at the heart of the British Army, and this is the perfect challenge book to enjoy with family and friends – work together or invite some friendly competition!

Кто из нас не слышал о Шерлоке Холмсе? "Лучшие рассказы о Шерлоке Холмсе" - это сборник, включающий самые известные рассказы о приключениях детектива с Бейкер-стрит, составленный на основе читательских рейтингов и списка предпочтений самого А. Конан Дойла. Вместе с легендарным сыщиком читатель раскроет тайну пяти апельсиновых косточек, узнает о скандале в Богемии и станет участником многих других приключений • Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!

Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining narrative puzzles. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes • Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tales are so loved for • Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book will immerse you in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a chilling tale presenting Sherlock Holmes with one of his most challenging cases. The young Sir Henry Baskerville, the new master of the Baskerville estate, is haunted by a phantom beast 'with blazing eyes and dripping jaws' which roams the mist-enshrouded moors around isolated Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor. Is this fiendish spectre the manifestation of the family curse Or is Sir Henry the victim of a scheming murderer Sherlock Holmes' arch enemy, the criminal genius Professor Moriarty, is back! But the solution to the riddle, found after many surprising twists and high drams, lies far away, half across the world in a location known as 'The Valley of Fear'. This is Conan Doyle's last Holmes novel and in the opinion of many of his fans, it is his best!