The Curious History Of Mazes

Author : Julie E. Bounford
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780760363027

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The Curious History of Mazes by Julie E. Bounford Pdf

Thread your way through this history of mazes from the ancient world to today and solve over one hundred mazes along the way. From prehistoric times, mazes and labyrinths worldwide have served as different symbolic, ritualistic, and practical purposes. Taken as a powerful metaphor for life’s journey, they can be used as tools for meditation and learning at any level, even when completed for recreation. Maze images can be enjoyed as motifs themselves, but also in their material forms—a meditation, puzzle, dance, walk, ritual, pilgrimage, or simply a day out. Drawing upon a wealth of historical and classical literature; accounts written by explorers, archaeologists, and historians; and the output of modern and contemporary world-renowned experts and enthusiasts, social historian Dr. Julie Bounford explores the evolution of mazes through time and across continents, presenting their history in a fun and engaging format while challenging readers to solve over one hundred mazes—many created exclusively for this book by illustrator and artist Trevor Bounford. Learn about: The earliest recorded examples, legends, and mazes in the ancient world Mazes used as sacred rituals and symbols that take us beyond the natural world Turf, stone, hedge, and garden mazes, and sites of communal rustic revels The modern revival, with mazes taken to forms never previously imagined Explore how mazes can improve your mental dexterity and create mindfulness, and use the gazetteer to locate historical, replica, and interesting mazes that exist around the world today.

Author : Marcel Danesi Ph.D.
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781577151982

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The Curious History of the Riddle by Marcel Danesi Ph.D. Pdf

The Curious History of the Riddle investigates the fascinating origin and history of the riddle, from the very first riddle (the Riddle of the Sphinx) to the twenty-first century, with riddles found in pop culture, including movies (Us), television shows (Game of Thrones) video games, and escape rooms. Riddles are ageless, timeless, and so common that we hardly ever reflect upon what they are and how they originated. Most importantly, their invention helped in the development of lateral thinking, the form of thinking that is the foundation of all kinds of discoveries, from mathematics to science and beyond. In The Curious History of the Riddle, puzzle expert Marcel Danesi delves deep into the riddle's origin and history and covers these fascinating topics: 1. The Riddle of the Sphinx: Origins, Legends, Patterns What creature walks on all fours at dawn, two at midday, and three at twilight? (answer: man) 2. The Greek Anthology and the Exeter Book: Medieval Views and Uses of Riddles This chapter looks at the spread of the riddle in recreational and educational contexts. 3. The Merry Book of Riddles: Riddles in the Renaissance By the late Renaissance, riddles were being tailored more and more to produce humorous or whimsical effects. 4. Enigmas, Charades, and Conundrums: Riddles from the 1600s to the Twentieth Century After the Renaissance, riddles had become virtually every literate European person’s favorite form of recreation, and were included as regular features of many newspapers and periodicals 5. The Twentieth Century: Riddles as Children’s Literature In the twentieth century, riddles became specialized for children, spreading throughout children’s literature and educational manuals. 6. The Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries: Riddles Go to the Movies and Online In this chapter, the focus is on riddles in various entertainment media, from best-selling novels such as Harry Potter, to movies, such as the Batman series. 7. Connections: Riddles and Rebuses This chapter explores the structure of rebuses as visual riddles, connecting them historically. Part history book, part puzzle book, The Curious History of the Riddle is fully illustrated with over 200 riddles interspersed throughout the text for solving.

Author : Ben Tausig
Publisher : Race Point Pub
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781937994457

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The Curious History of the Crossword by Ben Tausig Pdf

Discover the curious history of the world's most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the beloved crossword puzzle, readers can solve over 100 different puzzles from top constructors.

Author : William Henry Matthews
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : Design
ISBN : UOM:39015001538241

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Mazes and Labyrinths by William Henry Matthews Pdf

Mazes and Labyrinths is a look into the origin and mystery of mazes. From ancient stone carvings, Minoan palaces to today's hedge-maze, Matthews chronicles the history of the maze. With over 140 illustrations.

Author : A.J. Jacobs
Publisher : Crown
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780593136737

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The Puzzler by A.J. Jacobs Pdf

The 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 I’ve never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubik’s Cube, I couldn’t put down The Puzzler.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before 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, they’re 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 Rubik’s 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 America’s 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 you’re puzzle obsessed or puzzle hesitant, you’ll walk away with real problem-solving strategies and pathways toward becoming a better thinker and decision maker—for these are certainly puzzling times.

Author : Matthews W. H.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0259649880

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Mazes and Labyrinths by Matthews W. H. Pdf

Author : Silke Vry
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791374741

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The Book of Labyrinths and Mazes by Silke Vry Pdf

Two of the world’s ancient traditions come alive for young readers in this fascinating book that proves the most interesting distance between two points is never a straight line. This brilliant book on mazes and labyrinths in history and the modern world encourages young readers to really think about why these puzzles are so appealing. Filled with photographs, drawings, artwork, illustrations, and puzzles, it takes a thematic approach to these enigmatic works. Why are we sometimes afraid to get lost—and why does the idea excite us? How do mazes and labyrinths figure in history and mythology? What can nature tell us about humankind’s obsession with lines, spirals, and patterns? Along the way children will learn about the labyrinth designed by Daedalus for King Minos in the ancient city of Crete; the mystery of the Hemet Maze Stone in southern California; and the magnificent labyrinth at the Cathedral of Chartres. They are encouraged to trace their fingers along a labyrinth to experience its soothing effect, to solve maze-related number puzzles, and to create their own mazes and labyrinths. Packed with fun facts and engaging ideas, this book will help children understand why mazes and labyrinths are so popular, while inspiring them to identify and create these fascinating puzzles in their own world.

Author : Jacob E. Nyenhuis
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 0814330029

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Myth and the Creative Process by Jacob E. Nyenhuis Pdf

An original inquiry into how the artistic psyche interacts with myth; includes a catalogue of the works of British artist Michael Ayrton.

Author : Matthews W H
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1318094577

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Mazes and Labyrinths a General Account of Their History and Development by Matthews W H Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : W. H. Matthews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1024464588

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Mazes and Labyrinths by W. H. Matthews Pdf

Author : Christopher Manson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Literary recreations
ISBN : OCLC:1302161164

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Maze by Christopher Manson Pdf

Author : Christopher Manson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1985-11-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0805010882

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Maze by Christopher Manson Pdf

This is not really a book. This is a building in the shape of a book...a maze. Each numbered page depicts a room in the maze. Tempted? Test your wits against mine. I guarantee that my maze will challenge you to think in ways you've never thought before. But beware. One wrong turn and you may never escape!

Author : Kirsteen ROBSON,Sam Smith
Publisher : Maze Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Maze puzzles
ISBN : 1409598500

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Space Maze Book by Kirsteen ROBSON,Sam Smith Pdf

Lots of amazing mazes set in space, each one completely different from the one before. Many of the mazes contain extra puzzles to solve and challenges to complete en route, and the mazes get gradually more and more difficult throughout the book, pushing children to develop their problem-solving and visual recognition skills.

Author : Hugh Barker
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781408801864

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Hedge Britannia by Hugh Barker Pdf

Celebrating the history and the glory of the British hedgerow.

Author : Hiro Kamigaki,IC4DESIGN
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1510230580

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Pierre the Maze Detective: The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky by Hiro Kamigaki,IC4DESIGN Pdf

Travel to Canal City and the world-famous Castle in the Sky for hours of maze-puzzling fun in this intriguing activity book! The waterways and streets of Canal City are bustling with people as crowds gather on the eve of the Maze Egg carnival. But a mysterious organisation announces its plans to steal the egg and it is up to Pierre the Maze Detective, his trusty sidekick Carmen and YOU to stop the egg from falling into the wrong hands! Make your way through 15 beautifully illustrated mazes, solve puzzles and find the hidden objects that Pierre and Carmen need to solve the mystery and save the day. Join the adventure as you weave through canals on a gondola, find your way through a crowded masquerade ball and take a sunset balloon trip across the sea. Hours of puzzle fun for all maze detectives aged 8+.