Are You as Smart as You Think?: 150 Original Mathematical, Logical, and Spatial-Visual Puzzles for All Levels of Puzzle Solvers

By Andrew P. Sage

Book Overview

Everyone who is fascinated by logic, spatial-visual and/or math puzzles knows Terry Stickles' name. His puzzles have tantalized and often stumped not only super-adept puzzle mavens, but the rest of us. He has published books, puzzles, articles about puzzling, and sets of puzzle cards - all eagerly snapped up by those thousands who can't get enough of brainteasers. His puzzles have appeared on National Public Radio's puzzle program, in Discover and Games Magazines, and he was asked to provide challenges for the recent World Puzzle Convention. But one trait in particular sets Stickles' teasers above so many others: every one is original. Stickles agrees that recycling is a public duty, but not, he says, when it comes to puzzles. So whether one starts at the beginning section of So You Think You're Smart, Huh? where the author is kind enough to launch us with more gentle challenges (but still challenges, and don't forget it!) or the latter section, where he gets really tough, the reader will find wonderful fun, refreshing brain workouts, and the deep satisfaction of matching wits with the country's most prominent puzzlemaker -and coming out ahead. Sometimes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312209118
• ISBN13: 9780312209117
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Simply the Best

Terry Stickels is THE reason that I became a puzzle/brain teaser enthusiast years ago. I have run my own e-puzzle business since 1997, and much of the material I've written has been inspired by Terry's writings. This book is simply his best (so far). I must warn you that after trying some of the problems, you may not only have trouble putting the book down, but may in fact find that you have a new addiction... enjoy!

THE BEST OF THE BEST

I've been collecting puzzle books for a long time and I've never come across a more original, challenging and fun book yet. There is a little something for eveyone in this wonderful collection. There are also some of the toughest puzzles ever created. Mr. Stickels continues to delight his fans, from his nationally syndicated FRAMEGAMES column in USA WEEKEND, to these first class puzzle books to his excellent day to day calendar...

Fantastic book

I like to think I am fairly intelligent, and Mr. Stickels book really made me feel inadequate. I love a challenge and this book is the ultimate. This book should be read by anyone who thinks they are the stuff. I have never seen anything like it. Blows MENSA away. Way to go Terry, and keep up the good work.

Superb!

I'm the author of "Thinkertoys" and "Cracking Creativity" and, generally read as many books as I can that relate to thinking. Terry Stickels, in my opinion, is America's Puzzle Master and has produced another great collection of original puzzles. Over the years, I've become a great fan of Terry and the way he makes me think. This book is superb. If you like puzzles, do yourself a favor and buy this book. It's a hoot!

How does he do it?

My whole family looks forward to Terry Stickel's puzzles and frame games each Sunday in USA Weekend. So when we read that he just published another book -- we picked one up that day. These puzzles are the most original and fun and challenging ever.....thanks, Terry Stickels....keep them coming!