The Turing Tests Expert Code Breakers

Gareth Moore

ISBN 10: 1788887514 / ISBN 13: 9781788887519

Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd Apr 2019, 2019

About this Item

Neuware - Published in association with the Turing Trust, this collection offers the codebreaking enthusiast a tough but enjoyable challenge. Follow in the footsteps of Alan Turing, the genius codebreaker of World War II, and discover the hidden meanings encoded in these word and number puzzles. This collection of over 130 puzzles are divided into three levels of increasing difficulty, the final of which is intended for the true expert. These include: Anagrams Logic puzzles Homonym tests Number encryption And more! This puzzle book includes a foreword written by Sir Dermot Turing, nephew of Alan Turing and trustee of the former British codebreaking HQ, Bletchley Park. Its retro 1940s cover is reminiscent of wartime book designs and makes a wonderful gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Turing Tests are a series of innovative puzzle books, inspired by the ingenious problem-solving skills of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing. Each title includes a variety of compelling puzzle types designed to challenge and stretch your mind. Do you have what it takes to solve them all.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Turing Tests Expert Code Breakers
• Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd Apr 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788887514
• ISBN 13: 9781788887519
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 233W x 154H x 15D millimeters 233 millimeters width by 154 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 213 grams

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Synopsis

Alan Turing is often called the father of modern computing. During World War II, he worked at Bletchley Park, where top secret work was carried out to decipher the military codes used by Germany and its allies. Turing played a pivotal role in cracking intercepted coded messages that enabled the Allies to defeat the Nazis in many crucial engagements, and his work was vital in helping the Allies win the war. Published in association with The Turing Trust, this challenging collection of code puzzles will stretch, puzzle and entertain you for hours. Set your mind to work and see whether you have the skills to become a Bletchley Park code breaker.