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The GCHQ Puzzle Book

Perfect for anyone who likes a good headscratcher
By GCHQ
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The GCHQ Puzzle Book by GCHQ offers a collection of brain-teasers and puzzles designed by the UK's intelligence and security agency. This engaging book mixes cryptic challenges with fascinating insights into the world of espionage, providing readers with the chance to test their skills while enjoying humorous anecdotes and trivia related to British intelligence history. The book is perfect for anyone who loves a good mental workout paired with light-hearted fun.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love brain-teasers, logic puzzles, and cryptography. Created by the UK's intelligence and security organisation, it's a treasure trove of challenging enigmas that will test your mental agility and keep you entertained with its playful yet intellectually stimulating content.

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The GCHQ Puzzle Book

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The GCHQ Puzzle Book is a unique collection of puzzles from the British intelligence organisation, GCHQ.

GCHQ is a top-secret intelligence and security agency, known for recruiting some of the very brightest minds. Over the years, their codebreakers have played a vital role in keeping the country safe, from the Bletchley Park breakthroughs during WWII to countering modern-day cyberattacks.

It's no surprise that, even during their leisure time, the staff at GCHQ enjoy a good puzzle. Whether they are recruiting new staff or challenging each other with tough Christmas quizzes and intricate treasure hunts, puzzles are integral to the work and culture of GCHQ.

Now, GCHQ opens up its archives, presenting decades' worth of codes, puzzles, and challenges for everyone to attempt. Experience the thrill and intellectual challenge of solving puzzles that have been central to the agency's work.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The GCHQ Puzzle Book is described as a complex and engaging collection of puzzles, reflective of the intricate and challenging nature celebrated during the holiday season, as noted by the Guardian. The Daily Telegraph praises it as one of the most challenging puzzle books in recent years, comparing its difficulty to make other puzzles seem easy by comparison. With puzzles for every enthusiast and historical insights into British encryption, the book is recognized for both its difficulty and educational value, highlighted by The Times Literary Supplement. The book also won the "Stocking Filler of the Year" award, underscoring its popularity and appeal as a holiday gift.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718185541

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 537g

Pages: 368

About the Author

GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) is a signals intelligence and cyber security organisation whose mission is to keep Britain safe from terror attacks and cybercrime.

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