American Legend Crosswords to Keep You Sharp

American Legend Crosswords to Keep You Sharp
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Puzzlewright
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-06-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781402780097

Each crossword in this 50-puzzle collection features a famous American, from Ansel Adams to Frank Lloyd Wright. The finished puzzles reveal interesting historical facts (for instance, that Susan B. Anthony cast an illegal vote in the 1872 presidential election) and clever wordplay in the clues adds to the challenge-and the fun. Edited by nationally recognized crossword constructor Stanley Newman.

Habit-Forming Crosswords to Keep You Sharp

Habit-Forming Crosswords to Keep You Sharp
Author: Union Square & Co
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402750489

Bet you can't solve just one! Once you do, however, you'll quickly see why these crosswords are positively habit-forming! They offer just the right dose of nostalgia along with clues that help expand your vocabulary, pattern-solving skills, and mastery of trivia. The themes cover a wide range of topics, so finding the answers makes for satisfying fun.

Trivia Crosswords to Keep You Sharp

Trivia Crosswords to Keep You Sharp
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2009-03
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402763762

What do Harry Potter, Winston Churchill, and Stephen King have in common? They're each the featured topic of a crossword in this treasure-trove of trivia. Fifty themed puzzles cover everything from Elvis films to license plate slogans, and they're a must for every trivia junkie and the perfect way to practice for sessions of Trivial Pursuit (or, for the more ambitious, becoming a contestant on Jeopardy!). Stanley Newman, the author, also co-wrote 15,003 Answers: The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia, so he knows his stuff!

Silver Screen Crosswords to Keep You Sharp

Silver Screen Crosswords to Keep You Sharp
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2008-11
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402762697

Hooray for Hollywood! And ditto for this star-studded collection of movie-themed crosswords, created by the editor of Newsday’s nationally syndicated puzzle. Inside you’ll find 50 cinematic crosswords that highlight screen legends from the recent and more distant past. Each puzzle contains a quote from one of the subject’s films, as well as fun and fascinating factoids. The above-the-title names range from Katharine Hepburn, James Cagney, and Judy Garland to contemporary Oscar� winners such as Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, and Denzel Washington. In addition, hundreds of general movie-related clues will challenge and then delight film lovers evoking vivid memories of the great screen performances that defined the golden age of film.

Par 3 Golf Crosswords to Keep You Sharp

Par 3 Golf Crosswords to Keep You Sharp
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2008-11
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402762703

For golf lovers who enjoy playing with words as much as playing a round, these puzzles are like a hole in one! Done in association with AARP, they’re specially designed to keep players’ mental game as sharp as their swing. Fans will appreciate the focus on their favorite sport--and the fascinating facts they’ll learn as they search for the answers. Who was the 1997 Masters’ champ? What’s the circumference of a golf ball? Who was the first woman to design a golf course? But the most important question for solvers will be: am I on par...or have these questions got me in a trap! It’s almost as good as a day on the course.

Movie Mania Crosswords to Keep You Sharp

Movie Mania Crosswords to Keep You Sharp
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2009-03
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402763755

We’ve got a Titanic collection of star-studded crosswords perfect for those nights when you’re Home Alone and in the mood to solve. Word wizard Stanley Newman used his Total Recall to construct 50 puzzles perfect for either a Pretty Woman or A Few Good Men. None of them is a Mission: Impossible, but all are in A League of Their Own. Your Basic Instinct is right if you think this book will Speed up your brain, and we actually think this is...As Good As It Gets!

Comic and Cartoon Crosswords to Keep You Sharp

Comic and Cartoon Crosswords to Keep You Sharp
Author: Stanley Newman
Publisher: Puzzlewright
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-06-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781402780103

Each crossword in this 50-puzzle collection focuses on a famous comic strip or cartoon, from Archie to Ziggy. Fascinating facts abound; for instance: did you know that Mel Blanc gave Bugs Bunny his Brooklyn accent? Each puzzle is also chock-full of terrific clues that will test your sense of trivia. See you in the funny papers!"

Devious Crosswords to Keep You Sharp (AARP)

Devious Crosswords to Keep You Sharp (AARP)
Author: Charles Preston
Publisher: Sterling
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402718700

Don't let these crosswords trick you-take your time and think about the answer before jotting them down. It might not be as easy as it first seems: these are devious puzzles. But they're also fun, and offer hours of entertainment. The crosswords cover such topics as "And Justice for All," "Diamond Talk," "Taking the Plunge," Parade Rest" and "Remembering Robert."

Legend

Legend
Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2011-11-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 110154595X

"Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it." From the New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.