Brain Games For Dummies
300 challenging puzzles to improve problem-solving skills and stimulate the brain
Studies have shown that puzzles like Sudoku, crosswords, cryptograms, and other "mental aerobics" can
help reduce memory loss due to normal aging and minimize the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases. Brain
Games For Dummies features 300 fun mental exercises that will keep readers' neurons firing: 100 crossword puzzles, 75
Sudoku puzzles, 50 word searches, 25 word scrambles, 25 cryptograms, 15 riddles, and 10 logic puzzles, along with
complete solutions. Ranked by level of difficulty (easy, tricky, tough, and treacherous), these puzzles are a
surefire way to boost mental fitness. The book's portable trim size makes it perfect for playing on the go or during
the commute home.
Timothy Parker (Ellicot City, MD) is the Senior Crossword Puzzle Editor of USA Today Crosswords and the "World's Most
Syndicated Puzzle Compiler," according to Guinness World Records. He is also the creator and senior editor of the
Internet's Universal Crossword, the author of the annual bestselling USA Today Crossword Calendar, and the Puzzle
Producer for Merv Griffin's Crosswords.
