The New York Times Brainbuilder Crosswords: 75 Brain-Boosting Puzzles - Softcover

The New York Times

Softcover

ISBN 10: 031235276X ISBN 13: 9780312352769

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, 2006

Synopsis

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1.Medically proven brain-buliding technique that's lots of fun, too!

To build up your abdominals, try situps; to pump up those biceps, you can try lifting weights; but to exercise those mental muscles, crossword puzzles are the way to go! So if you're looking for a great workout that will leave your brain refreshed and recharged, there's no better way to do so than by grabbing a New York Times crossword puzzle and solving away. Features:

* 75 great New York Times crosswords from puzzle master Will Shortz

* Puzzles arranged in order of increasing difficulty, so your brain can get the workout you desire.

"Studies suggest that adopting intellectually challenging hobbies like crossword puzzles. . . can boost your brainpower."
- Natural Health magazine

About this title

About the Author:

Will Shortz has been crossword editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.

Review:

“[Will Shortz] is the crossword king.” ―Steve Kroft, 60 Minutes

“The prince of crossword puzzlers.” ―Greenwich Magazine

“The Riddler's got nothing on Will Shortz.” ―Time Out New York

“Will Shortz is [the crossword book world's] John Grisham.” ―Martin Arnold

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 031235276X
• ISBN 13: 9780312352769
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96
• Editor: Shortz Will