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Description: The Puzzler by A.J. Jacobs Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description " A romp, both fun and funny. Jacobs explains, in a way I never could, how at various points in our lives puzzles can save us."-The New York TimesThe New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles- why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world."Even though Ive never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubiks Cube, I couldnt put down The Puzzler."-Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than BeforeLook for the authors new podcast, The Puzzler, based on this book!What makes puzzles-jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus-so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, theyre among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs-four-time New York Times bestselling author, master of immersion journalism, and nightly crossworder-set out to determine their myriad benefits. And maybe, in the process, solve the puzzle of our very existence. Well, almost.In The Puzzler, Jacobs meets the most zealous devotees, enters (sometimes with his family in tow) any puzzle competition that will have him, unpacks the history of the most popular puzzles, and aims to solve the most impossible head-scratchers, from a mutant Rubiks Cube, to the hardest corn maze in America, to the most sadistic jigsaw. Chock-full of unforgettable adventures and original examples from around the world-including new work by Greg Pliska, one of Americas top puzzle-makers, and a hidden, super-challenging but solvable puzzle-The Puzzler will open readers eyes to the power of flexible thinking and concentration. Whether youre puzzle obsessed or puzzle hesitant, youll walk away with real problem-solving strategies and pathways toward becoming a better thinker and decision maker-for these are certainly puzzling times. Author Biography A.J. Jacobs is a journalist, lecturer, and human guinea pig who has written four bestselling books-including Drop Dead Healthy and The Year of Living Biblically-that blend memoir, science, humor, and a dash of self-help. A contributor to NPR, The New York Times, and Esquire, among other media outlets, Jacobs lives in New York City with his family. He was once the answer to 1-Down in the New York Times crossword puzzle. Details ISBN 059313673X ISBN-13 9780593136737 Title The Puzzler Author A.J. Jacobs Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 368 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:159235638; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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