WHAT
OTHERS SAY ABOUT TERRY
“Terry Stickels’
PuzzlePower workshop is a challenging and thought-provoking
learning experience, and best of all, it’s fun, too.
The participants enjoyed his interactive presentation, based
on the latest research, and responded well to his encouragement
to flex their mental muscles to keep their brains young.”
Bruce Nolan, Executive Director
Treasury Executive Institute
Washington, DC
"Terry
Stickels puzzles are perfect brain stimulators for young
and old alike. They're fresh, varied, and well thought-out
and they build problem-solving skills that are useful both
academically and in everyday life."
Will Shortz
Crossword Editor, The New York Times
"Terry
Stickels has joined the ranks of top popularizers of mathematical
problems. His puzzle collections are highly recommended
for their novel approaches and fresh ideas."
Martin Gardner
Writer and Past Editor of the Scientific American's Recreational
Mathematics Column
"Because
of my work in creative thinking, I read many puzzles and
puzzle books. I've found that the difference between the
right puzzle and the almost right puzzle is the difference
between lightning and the lightning bug. Terry Stickels'
puzzles are the 'lightning.' I'm a big fan of his work."
Michael Michalko
Author, Thinkertoys
"Terry
Stickels is one of the most gifted puzzle writers, authors,
and speakers it has been my pleasure to know. He has generously
provided us with his time and talents in creating unique
and challenging material, for our MENSA projects.
Jim Blackmore
National Marketing Director, MENSA
"One
measure of success for today's classroom teacher is the
number of opportunities provided for his or her students
to engage in active, genuine thinking. Terry Stickels' latest
work may be his best collection yet of just those kinds
of thought-provoking activities, designed specifically for
the educator interested in finding effective ways to foster
creativity and turn young minds on."
Timothy J. McNamara, New York State Recipient
Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Mathematics
Teaching
"The
most noteworthy features of Mind-bending Puzzles are its
fresh approach to problem-solving and the originality of
the puzzles."
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Mathematics Teacher Magazine
