Solve it Like Sherlock

Solve it Like Sherlock
Author: Stewart Ross
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2018-03-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1782439439

If you've always fancied yourself a bit of a Sherlock Holmes, there's no better way to test yourself than against these ingenious puzzles. In this intriguing book, Stewart Ross presents 25 new Sherlock Holmes cases and challenges you to pit your powers of deduction against those of the Great Detective. Full of the atmosphere and ambience of 221b Baker Street, you'll feel like you've stepped back into the pages of Arthur Conan Doyle . except, this time, with the chance to prove you're a match for the super sleuth. Each case provides all the evidence you'll need to crack it, provided you're sharp enough to pick up on all the clues, with challenges from codebreaking to lateral thinking, memory to logic . and of course, how Sherlock came up with the solutions can be found at the back of the book in case you're feeling more like Watson than Holmes. The detective managed to solve 24 out of the 25 cases in this book - perhaps you can go one better.

Mastermind

Mastermind
Author: Maria Konnikova
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-01-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1101606231

The New York Times bestselling guide to thinking like literature's greatest detective. "Steven Pinker meets Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" (Boston Globe), by the author of The Confidence Game. No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the “brain attic”—Holmes’s metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge—Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Drawing on twenty-first-century neuroscience and psychology, Mastermind explores Holmes’s unique methods of ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction. In doing so, it shows how each of us, with some self-awareness and a little practice, can employ these same methods to sharpen our perceptions, solve difficult problems, and enhance our creative powers. For Holmes aficionados and casual readers alike, Konnikova reveals how the world’s most keen-eyed detective can serve as an unparalleled guide to upgrading the mind.

Think Like Sherlock

Think Like Sherlock
Author: Peter Hollins
Publisher: PublishDrive
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Instantly have flashes of genius, solve mysteries, read people’s minds, and size up situations. Well, sort of... Sherlock Holmes, famous detective of 221 Baker Street, is one of literature’s most beloved figures. Why? Because he is able to unravel a complex story from simple observation, perception, creative thinking, and problem-solving. No book can make you Sherlock. But this book can teach you his most practical tactics and introduce you to the building blocks of what it takes to be a famous detective. Sharpen your judgment and instincts for better decisions. Think Like Sherlock is as close as you’ll get to thinking like a sleuth. There are references and case studies sprinkled throughout to illustrate just how you can improve your thinking habits to not only solve the mysteries in your life, but approach life with analysis, care, and creativity. You’ll find a plethora of techniques and illustrative examples. No other book provides you with such a clear blueprint of the skills you need to think with clarity and understand what really matters. Learn everyday deductive reasoning to decipher the events in your life. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Techniques from a wide range of disciplines to solve problems. •How to shift your perspective and open up a new world of thought. •The process of observation and deduction, and how to works on an everyday basis. •How altered states of consciousness contribute to clear thinking and how Einstein and Salvador Dali took advantage of this. How to systematically and consistently think outside the box. •Critical thinking and why you shouldn’t take things or people at face value. •How to invert, reverse, substitute, adapt, magnify, minimize, lateral, and distance (and more...) your thinking for flashes of genius. •Learn how to use reverse brainstorming and the Fishbone technique to solve the ‘crimes’ in your life. Sherlock sees the world for what it is, underneath the mask and facade - and so can you.

Solving Sherlock Holmes

Solving Sherlock Holmes
Author: Pierre Berloquin
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1577151461

... Sherlock Holmes and ..John Watson have fascinated readers for well over a century and continue to be two of the most popular detective characters of all time. Who, then, could be better companions ... in this three-part puzzle adventure? With over 144 different puzzles, including cryptograms, crosswords, ciphers, and many more, inspried by six classic Sherlock Holmes short stories, modern puzzle-solvers and Sherlock fans serch for hidden clues, navigate around different countrysides, and, most importantly, exercise their sharp intellect and keen perception skills ... to solve each chapter's adventure. -- Cover, page [4]

The Science of Sherlock Holmes

The Science of Sherlock Holmes
Author: Stewart Ross
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020-05-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1789292204

Lively and immensely readable, The Science of Sherlock Holmes looks at the advancements in crime-solving and general science from late Victorian times to the modern day.

The Sherlock Holmes Book

The Sherlock Holmes Book
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1100
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1465449973

The Sherlock Holmes Book, the latest in DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, tackles the most "elementary" of subjects--the world of Sherlock Holmes, as told by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Sherlock Holmes Book is packed with witty illustrations, clear graphics, and memorable quotes that make it the perfect Sherlock Holmes guide, covering every case of the world's greatest detective, from A Study in Scarlet to The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place, placing the sorties in a wider context. Stories include at-a-glance flowcharts that show how Holmes reaches his conclusions through deductive reasoning, and character guides provide handy reference for readers and an invaluable resource for fans of the Sherlock Holmes films and TV series. The Sherlock Holmes Book holds a magnifying glass to the world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective.

Solve It Like Sherlock Holmes (Kids)

Solve It Like Sherlock Holmes (Kids)
Author: Gareth Moore
Publisher: Carlton Kids
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2019-06-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781783124022

Go on a puzzle adventure with the masterful Sherlock Holmes. Step into the world of the famous sleuth and help him with his detective work by cracking the 38 captivating puzzles, codes, riddles and other mind-boggling quizzes. Children love mysteries, and this set of intriguing, brain-busting logic and number puzzles from the world of Sherlock Holmes is designed to inspire curious young minds. As well as fun puzzles, it is full of stunning graphics and illustrations that spark the imagination.

The Great Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book

The Great Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book
Author: Gareth Moore
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2018-05-11
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1788885546

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 over 130 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. 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 Great Shelby Holmes

The Great Shelby Holmes
Author: Elizabeth Eulberg
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1681190532

Meet spunky sleuth Shelby and her sports loving sidekick Watson, as they take on a dog-napper in this fresh twist on Sherlock Holmes.