Books
Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies
This is my book on how to solve cryptic crosswords. It is a comprehensive guide, with lots of background information, and explanations on how all the various clue devices work. There are training crosswords, each one focused on a particular clue device. There are also a bunch of cryptics at the back to try, and handy reference lists.
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Australia Pty Ltd ISBN: 978-0-730-38470-0 New edition published: January 2020 Originally published: June 2012
Cryptic Crossword Puzzles For Dummies
This book is a pocket-sized collection of additional cryptics to solve, with a few puzzle solving tips. It is a companion volume to Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies.
Please note: this is not the book to get if you want to learn how to solve cryptic crosswords. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies (above) is the complete 'how to' guide.
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Australia Pty Ltd ISBN: 978-0-730-38475-5 New edition published: January 2020 Originally published as Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies, June 2012
Secret Shapes
These 50 unique Secret Shape puzzles are ready for you to download immediately and print out. Solve the word search puzzle, and then colour in the left-over squares to reveal a hidden picture.
Great spelling practice for primary school vocabulary. More than one person wants to do them? No problem with this PDF book — get your copy immediately, and print as needed! Perfect for anyone aged 6 (or so) and up. Answers included.
Publisher: Sutherland Studios ISBN: 978-0-6488374-1-1 Published: April 2020
Guide for Adults with Hip Dysplasia
Co-author: Dr Sophie West
If you or someone in your family has hip dysplasia, this is the book for you. Whether you were diagnosed as a child, or developed dysplasia in later life, you will find this book informative, supportive, and a friend in times of need. Written in easy to understand plain English, without lots of medical jargon. It is also a great resource if you're having a hip replacement for any reason.
It is available as a paperback and a PDF eBook
Recommended by surgeons, doctors and patients worldwide.
Publisher: Sutherland Studios ISBN: 978-0-9872152-0-8 Published: 1 December 2011 456 pages, includes glossary, cited references, and index
Cracking Codes & Cryptograms For Dummies
Co-author: Mark Koltko-Rivera
In this book you get to learn about the main encryption methods used in puzzles, and how to crack them. The bulk of the book is three stories (written by my co-author Mark) set in different times of America’s history, and written as series of letters. They have been heavily encrypted, though! To read the stories, you have to crack the codes through the book. Quite a challenge!
Co-author: Mark Koltko-Rivera Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc. ISBN:978-0-470-59100-0 Published: 1 September 2009
The Patient's Guide to Neurosarcoidosis
This book is the world’s first book written for people with the rare autoimmune disease, neurosarcoidosis. The first part of the book contains medical information about neurosarcoidosis, diagnosis and treatment, as well as information on coping with the disease. The second part of the book contains experience stories from ten patients from around the world. The text has been reviewed by an immunologist and a neurologist. It is available as both a paperback and a PDF eBook
Publisher: Sutherland Studios ISBN: 978-0-9872152-5-3 Published: January 2015 168 pages, includes glossary, cited references, and index
The Canberra Puzzle Book: Our history and heritage
This is a puzzle book about the history of Canberra. Every single puzzle is focused on the history and heritage of Canberra, from the distant past to the modern day.
I wrote it with the assistance from the ACT Government under the ACT Heritage Grants Program, which included providing every Grade 6 student in ACT government schools with a copy in 2005.
It is available from several outlets in Canberra:
- Australian Choice, Canberra Centre
- Canberra & Region Visitors Centre, Regatta Point
- National Library of Australia Bookshop, Parkes Place West
You can also purchase a spiral bound A4 blackline master paperback, perfect for use in the classroom.
Publisher: Sutherland Studios ISBN: 978-0-9872152-8-4 Published: March 2005, reprinted July 2005, August 2007, December 2018 32 pages, suitable for ages about 10 and up.
The Junior Canberra Puzzle Book: Our history and heritage
This is a puzzle book about the history of Canberra, aimed at young people. This book also covers the history and heritage of Canberra. It is now out of print, but you can still purchase a spiral bound A4 blackline master paperback, perfect for use in the classroom.
Publisher: Sutherland Studios Published: March 2006, reprinted October 2016 32 pages, suitable for ages under 10
Word Searches For Dummies
This book is out of print. You can sometimes find second-hand copies on Amazon. While there is a bit of text about how to solve word searches, the benefits of solving them, and their history, this is basically a book of word searches. There are hundreds of puzzles, with a great variety. They range from simple word searches to challenging themed puzzles, and extremely difficult quizzes, anagrams, secret list puzzles and heaps more. There is even a whole chapter devoted to showing you how to create your own word search puzzle, using pen and paper.
Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-0-470-45366-7 Published: 13 April 2009 Out of print