Books

Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies

This is the book on how to solve cryptic crosswords. It has a lots of background information, and training crosswords, each one focused on a particular clue device. There are also a bunch of cryptics at the back to try, and 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 (left) 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

A 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

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 Koltko-Rivera) 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


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