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The puzzler one man's quest to solve the most baffling puzzles ever, from crosswords to jigsaws to the meaning of life

"The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a 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"--

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Main Author:	Jacobs, A. J., 1968- (Author)
Other Authors:	Pliska, Greg (Contributor)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Crown, [2022]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Jacobs, A. J., > 1968- > Travel. Puzzles. Puzzles > History. Cognition. Thought and thinking. Problem solving. Travel writing. Biographies.
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Summary:	"The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a 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"--
Physical Description:	xvi, 342 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-299).
ISBN:	9780593136713 0593136713
Author Notes:	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.