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timing is everything
I ordered this on May 5th for Mother's Day, and was advised that the actual subscription may take 6-8 weeks, but that a card would be mailed to my Mother within 3 days. It was not mailed until June 27th, she still does not believe I was thinking of her on Mother's Day. As of June 30, she still has not received her first magazine either. Allow extra time when ordering if it is for a timely item.

Fun to do as a team with the whole family!
The puzzles in this book are my absolute favorite kind of logic game! It can be a mind-bending experience to follow the logical deduction of some of the better ones.
My preferred way of doing them is to have each member of the team write out the charts on a seperate piece of paper and work by themselves until someone is stuck. Then everyone works together to finish up.
A great way to encourage a love of word problems in children.
These puzzles are great for all ages!

The Best in the History of Logical Magazine's
This magazine is the best LOGIC Magazine ever! It has logic problems that make you think more than you think you can! ... Read more

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The Best is Getting Better!!!
Casino Player is a monthly subscription magazine that tries to be all things to all casino enthusiasts, and usually succeeds. From the mathematic and probability computations for the video poker fan by guru Bob Dancer, to Jean Scott's wonderful column The Frugal Gambler, which gives first-timers and seasoned players alike excellent information on how to get comps (which are freebees---sort of---that the casinos give their customers.), this outstanding publication delivers first-rate information for travelers to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Tunica to use to make their stays more enjoyable and profitable. Recently, Casino Player has seen fit to substantially overhaul their content, adding more first-rate columnists such as Basil Nestor (who deals with gaming's colorful and illustrious history), and adding more coverage to new areas of the country as gaming (not gambling; the correct term these days is gaming) continues to expand into new markets such as Southern California and the Upper Midwest. The results show a decided improvement in both the magazine's content and range of coverage, though not without some sacrifices along the way. Unfortunately, two of the magazine's best columns have recently been lost in the shuffle: The Aggrivated Gambler, a forum for dealing with unpleasant casino experiences and how to cut through red tape, written by the very fine writer Melissa Fine; and Mystery Tourist, a nonbylined column which explores the offerings of a different resort every month under the guise of anonymity. However, the new additions more than make up for the losses. Hopefully, now that coverage is being reapportioned, more attention can be given to such oft-neglected (Las Vegas) gems such as the Monte Carlo, Luxor, Treasure Island (or TI, as it is now called) and the Stratosphere; a lovely profile of local Coast Properties fave the Orleans just appeared in last month's issue, so perhaps steps are being taken in that direction. In any case, whether you are an experienced or neophyte gamer, you will want to subscribe to the new and improved Casino Player ASAP. With all their recent upgrades, there's no doubt that the best gaming magazine in the industry is certainly getting better!!!

Dave's Review
Great magazine. Shows not only the high end of gaming, but where to go and how to get your money's worth.

Good for basic advice
I've subscibed to both Casino Player and Slot Player magazines for a year. Much of the information is rehashed between the two magazines and the information provided in both is rather basic for subjects like players clubs, video poker strategy, and money management. Occasionally, I'll come across more advanced probability computations that are interesting, but imbalanced with the rest of the magazine's material and the overall feel is a hodge-podge of seminars strewn around various issues. Most article information you can find on the internet for free. However, I completely distrust the hotel reviews because: 1) There's usually a paid advertisement for the hotel on the same page as the review, 2) The magazines never have anything really bad to say about the hotel/casinos. I do like the industry news, hotel rennovations, and latest machine advertisements just so I know what's out there.

A Must for Gamblers
I've read Casino player Mag for the last three years. I travel to Vegas and Reno three to four times a year and this Mag has provided lots of helpful tips on gambling, entertainment, dining and what's new in Vegas and Reno. Though I don't go to Atlantic City or other gambling Mecca's, Casino Player DOES cover them and provides the same type of helpful info that they provide for Vegas. The stories from gamblers and interviews of Casino management add to the players knowledge of how this world works. ... Read more

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Worth it?
I have been a gamer for almost 7years. In that time I have seen a number of price hikes. When I first started gaming, I subscribed to White Dwarf. It was a great source of rule updates and entertainment. Battle reports are fun to read and I always enjoyed looking at the Golden Deamon winners. They include modeling hints but they will only help if you already have some experience. There is also a lot of fluff. Back then it was $50 AND you got around $20 of free figures. Now it is $50 and you only get the magazine. The quality of the content has gone up slightly but the binding on some of my last editions fell apart after two days. The only truly useful thing in WD is the rules and its best to get those in a Chapter Approved. The magazine is wonderful and gets at least 4stars but the deal has gone downhill. I love Warhammer and WD but you really need to decide if it is worth it.

Authoritative Source for Warhammer and Similar Wargames
I became familiar with the world of Warhammer 40,000 when my 9 year old son started building and playing with the models. He's subsequently subscribed to the magazine. The sheer amount of detail and supporting information available to games hobbyists through this magazine is overwhelming. It includes tips on building and painting models and scenery, battle strategy, rules clarifications, wargame related fiction, profiles of prominent wargame experts, and tons of information on game-related events. The primary focus is on Games Workshop produced games, including Warhammer, Warhammer 40000, Mordheim, and Lord of the Rings. All is presented in a very attractive, photo-rich glossy package. Obviously, much of the 'zine will be meaningless to those who aren't already serious gamers, but for those who are, it's a very attractive, readable, and enjoyable supplement to the game itself. ... Read more

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Awesome!
This magazine is gorgeous. The quality and artistry of the work they show is always the best that can be found, and they illustrate how woodworking can be more than just "making sawdust". This is for craftspeople who really care about their work. It's like fine woodworking with more information about the actual artists and a bit less about the mechanics. The West Coast woodcraft scene at its best - this magazine always inspires me.

You don't have to like it all
I'm a current subscriber to Woodwork. I own almost every issue
since it was first published, and I've read most of them cover
to cover. I have subscribed to and read many issues of FWW, Wood,
Shopnotes, & WoodSmith. I've also read many of the other woodwork
magazines on the market. For me, Woodwork stands alone!

Yes, Woodwork leans toward an environmental consciousness and
reminds us that wood is a precious, potentially non-renewable
resource. Is that bad?
And, they interview and highlight studio woodworkers
almost as frequently as they do traditional craftsman.
Sometimes I like what I see, sometimes not.
But, through Woodwork, I've "met" some of the best craftspeople alive.

Each month highlights one particular artisan -- sometimes it's
a traditional craftsman, sometimes a Studio Artist -- and an
in-depth interview is provided. There's usually a sidebar where
the featured individual teaches how they do what they do. It's
like having being tutored by a master without the cost.

Occassionally, a contributor's style is too ethereal for me.
But, mainly the writing is solid, educational, and personal.

Most important, Woodwork doesn't repeat the same stuff on a
regular cycle. When you look at other magazines over time, they
will run through the same topic repeatedly -- either once a year
or once every two years. Woodwork is always new and fresh. Maybe
it's not always something I'm interested in, but it's rarely
disappointing and never simply a rehash.

Not 'A Magazine for All Woodworkers'.
I used to call this 'Liberal Woodworking' because their politics comes through so strong. Woodworking is one thing, politics is another - I prefer to keep them separate.

But I think I've figured it out - this is an art magazine pretending to be a woodworking magazine. It's for artists who work in wood. Viewed that way, it starts to make sense.

But if you don't have feel comfortable with the art scene, you'll be happier with their competition. ... Read more

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Not as good as it used to be.
I've been reading Inquest for many years now and I've always liked it but about 2 years ago they seriously cut down on the number of pages in each issue and the price of individual issues (not subsription) is way too high to justify this. Plus there is an INSANE amount of ads dwelling within the pages (okay when they alert you to something new tho).

But it's a great magazine for gamers to pick up as it's got a bit of everything in it, plus a sense of humor and after a few issues familiarity sets in and you may feel more at ease in the world of gaming if your new to the hobby.

Too bad they have a MASSIVE Magic: The Gathering bias tho. I mean the game itself is wicked bad but Inquest's devotion to it leaves many smaller games straggling behind. But, then again, Magic IS the biggest selling CCG.

Each month Inquest includes 1 or 2 cards for a CCG (usually Magic but sometimes others) and occasionally a poster. If you're serious about gaming then no doubt you already buy Inquest but if you're new then I wouldn't waste a second in getting that subsription.

Inquest rocks!
Inquest, while not being the best gaming magazine out there, is a one stop look at all your gaming needs. It has almost everything. And although it's not the most accurate(i.e. Magic decks and cards are often off, the price guide isn't the best and some of the computer game strategies are extremely rudimentary), it does have a lot. It is also very funny and entertaining. So instead of having to have a subscription to several other magazines, you only need to subscribe to one. And a very amusing one at that. I give it five stars because I've been into that magazine since 1998.

Overall gaming magazine
Inquest is a great magazine if you dabble in various games, like RPGS, TCGs, and Minatures. Somewhat irreverant, it does give you a general feel for the gaming industry as a whole. It also has a regular price guide for Magic cards.

However, by trying to encompass EVERy thing in the Gamer's Universe, it does not of it excellently, just some well and others pathetically. It has historically been off-the-mark when it comes to creating new Magic decks or ranking the power of various Magic cards.

Caveat Emptor. ... Read more

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Good Magazine for beginners and old hams alike.
I enjoy reading CQ for the articles aimed at the beginners as well as more detailed articles appealing to a more seasoned operator. It gives ideas for kits to build, antenna projects and operating procedures for the many different methods todays HAM can "work the world". I look forward to each months copy. ... Read more

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A Good magizine, but buy it on the newsstands

Tuff Stuff, a magizine that has price guides on sports cards and collectibles, along with little advertisements for card shops across the country and handy items to help preserve your valuable cards.

It's very useful for someone trying to find the value of their cards and figures, but it's a waste of money for a subscription because one or two things might be updated in each monthly issue. I think they should make it every couple of months if they want more subscriptions.

My suggestion to you is that you buy a copy on the newsstands every couple of months, and if you absolutely have to get the monthly subscription, that's for you to decide. ... Read more