What should you do when you know that the solution to a problem is right in front of you, but you just can't see it?

Working through problems needn't be hard work – in fact, trying too hard can trap you in rigid thought patterns and blind you to unexpected but brilliant solutions. This brain-training puzzle book will help you to see and think in new ways, and allow you to channel your thoughts in a fresh direction.

Includes an extended introduction with pointers on how to think outside the box, as well as How to Think tips to improve your problem-solving skills as you work through 50 thought-provoking puzzles.

Charles Phillips is the author of more than 35 books, specializing in history, popular science & psychology, mythology, cinema and arts. After a degree in English at Oxford University, he took an MA in Film Studies in London. Before becoming an author he worked in a community video group in Mitcham, south London, and as a teacher.