Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books

Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Learn how to make a duck puppet out of socks and rags in this fun non-fiction book.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisExplore Ireland with i-SPY facts, photos and fantastic spots!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area.Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find in Ireland. From mountains and beaches to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more spotting fun check out:i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443)i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730)i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528)i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisLearn about horses and ponies with i-SPY facts, photos and fantastic spots!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 120 things to find. From Shetland ponies to Shires, tack and equipment to grooming, they'll learn all about the different breeds along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun check out i-SPY Dogs (ISBN 9780008431778).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisA quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities.This Crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers.The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain cells, and provide hours of entertainment.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Art is all around us, we just need to know where to look! Let this non-fiction book bring out the artist in you, using supplies found right outside your doorstep.

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Book SynopsisFollow-up to the eagerly awaited Alexandra's Garden Flowers. Here are 30 friendly vegetables waiting to be brought to life by hook and yarn. The array includes orange Pumpkin, yellow Corn on the Cob and red Cherry Tomatoes.In this new book, Kerry Lord heads for the allotment or veg patch to produce delightfully colourful crocheted produce. No digging needed and the slugs will never eat all your seedlings!The 30 patterns include Curly Kale, Radish, Cabbage, Avocado, Artichoke, Peas in a Pod, Bell Pepper, Okra and Garlic. These charming amigurumi-like figures are sometimes crocheted whole, and sometimes seen in sliced' view so, for example, you get the avocado with a 3D central stone and the lovely veining within a red cabbage. As with Kerry's flowers, alternative colours give you many variations, too. Kerry's TOFT brand has produced three new yarn colours especially for this book Beetroot, Aubergine and Kale to enable you to crochet a rainbow of roots and shoots.You have the option ofTrade Review For A Partridge in a Pear Tree: 'It seems that Kerry Lord can do no wrong when it comes to designing delightful toys and her latest collection … is no exception!' – Crochet Now For Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection'A lovely collection of cleverly designed, adorable projects.' – Knitting magazine 'Kerry has perfectly crafted every animal again.’ – Crochet Now For How to Crochet Animals: Wild: 'The perfect introduction to crochet.' – Simply Crochet For Edward's Menagerie: Dogs: ‘A must for every dog-loving crocheter.' – Dogs Monthly

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Book SynopsisNeed more than your daily Wordle fix? Stay sharp between games and discover EXPERT TIPS TO BOOST YOUR STATSHOW TO SET AND SHARE YOUR OWN WORDLES150 CHALLENGES INCLUDING WORD LADDERS, ALPHABET SUDOKU, LOGICAL LETTERS AND MANY MORE!The perfect gift for any word puzzle enthusiast.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect stocking filler gift for children!Entertain kids and the whole family this Christmas with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of festive fun!Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find. From decorations to food, Santa's helpers to winter wildlife, they'll learn all about the traditions and celebrations of Christmas. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 50 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun this season check out i-SPY Winter (ISBN 9780008468248).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 things to find. From basalt to sandstone, ammonites to shark teeth, they'll learn all about their appearance, texture, uses and where to find them. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points when visiting churches and cathedrals with more than 140 things to find. From altars to spires, choirs to bell ringers, they'll learn all about these places of worship along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more spotting fun check out i-SPY London (ISBN 9780008386450).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Creative Play Awards 2023Discover the treasures of our natural world with 52 fun activities following the seasons.Filled with activities and games for children aged 7 years and up to do out and about in nature that are budget-friendly and will entertain all year round.From spring birdwatching walks to summer park games, autumn wildlife tracking to winter nature rubbings, these 52 things to see and do will inspire children to go on a nature walk and have fun outdoors!Fun activities for every week of the yearEasy-to-follow instructions and tipsColourful photographs and illustrationsFrom authors of A Year of Nature Craft and Play, (9780008467944), awarded Highly Commended in the 2022 Creative Play Awards.

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Book SynopsisGrab a pencil and draw your very own Beano comic book with this amazing guide!Trade Review“The first thing I ever picked up to read for pleasure was The Beano.” – David Walliams

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Book Synopsis100 cosy crime puzzles.When a passenger is found dead by the tracks, detective and art lover Adrienne Sandford is forced to interrupt her holiday to solve the mystery. As the train crosses the Alps and murders multiply, she must apply all her wits to make it safely to Rome.Take on the role of detective to solve 100 crime-related scenarios in a railway journey across the Alps from Switzerland into Italy.

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Book SynopsisIn Play Poker Like the Pros, poker master Phil Hellmuth, Jr., demonstrates exactly how to play and win -- even if you have never picked up a deck of cards -- the modern games of poker, including: Texas Hold''em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Razz.Phil Hellmuth, Jr., a seven-time World Champion of Poker, presents his tournament-tested strategies to beat any type of player, including: The Jackal (crazy and unpredictable) The Elephant (plays too many hands) The Mouse (plays very conservatively) The Lion (skilled and tough to beat) Play Poker Like the Pros begins by laying out the rules and set-up of each game and then moves on to easy-to-follow basic and advanced strategies. Hellmuth teaches exactly which hands to play, when to bluff, when to raise, and when to fold. In addition Hellmuth provides techniques for reading other players and staying cool under pressure. There are also special chapters on how to beat online poker games and an inside look at tournament play.Trade Review"Phil Hellmuth gave me the best poker lesson I've ever received." -- Matt Damon, actor and co-star in the movie Rounders "Phil Hellmuth is the best poker tournament player that I have ever played against." -- Johnny Chan, Seven-time World Champion of Poker "Play Poker Like the Pros is the best poker strategy book ever written. -- "Amarillo Slim" Preston, Hall of Fame inductee and poker's greatest ambassador. "From the moment I first played poker with Phil I knew that I was witnessing something special." -- Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson, Poker legend and eight-time World Champion of poker

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Book SynopsisExpert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to bossAuthor John Robison uses hundreds of pictures--comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrateevery aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques,etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining,easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easyfor you to pick up his techniques and use themon the waves. Robison covers every aspect of thesport, from paddling out through the surf zone andcatching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics,shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.Table of Contents1.Surfboards and Surfers 2.Waves3.Shoreline Dynamics4.The Physics of Surfing5.Surf Etiquette6.Paddling7.Reading and Catching Waves 8.Standing Up and Steering9.Surf Adventures10.Surfer and Surfboard Repair: first aid for you and your board

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Book SynopsisThe biggest and best book on this number puzzle phenomenon, produced by the UK''s bestselling TV presenter and number-cruncher.Carol Vorderman''s collection contains over 200 Sudoku puzzles and step-by-step instructions to help you complete your puzzle in record time! Watch as Carol talks you through entire puzzles, eliminating guesswork and fine-tuning your skills. There are also against-the-clock time challenges and a scoreboard to help you measure your growing skill.The definitive guide to the fiendishly addictive number puzzle.Trade ReviewCarol Vorderman is the bestselling author of a series of Detox and Sudoku titles. She has been the numbers face of Countdown with the late Richard Whiteley for over two decades and a popular TV-presenting personality in her own right. She was awarded an MBE in 2000.

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Book SynopsisBellies and Bullseyes is simply the greatest account there will ever be about the sport of darts - as told by one of its most legendary characters - Sid Waddell. It mixes Sid''s own personal journey from the coalfields of the North East with the entire history of the sport. What is revealed is a hilarious yet epic Darts Babylon, covering every significant event and every character to walk the oche from Eric ''The Crafty Cockney'' Bristow to Phil ''The Power'' Taylor.In words as ripe as his commentaries, Sid brings an authentic whiff of fags, hard drink, hot tungsten and moist polyester to the whole cabaret. Sid has been friend and confidante to most of darts'' stars over the years as well as being instrumental in the game''s progress himself. Nobody is equipped to tell the story quite like he is. From the early days of hustling in bars and the 1960s money-race pub competitions that spawned the likes of John Lowe and Leighton Rees, to ITV''s brilliantly daft Trade ReviewWonderful * The Times *Sid Waddell's commentaries are the black puddings of sports reporting, savoury, hot and bursting with blood and guts -- Nancy Banks-Smith * Guardian *We are lucky to be alive in the era of Sid -- Giles Smith * Daily Telegraph *Entertaining ... an enjoyable and important read from the man who has been at the heart of many of the great moments in the history of the sport * Independent *A fascinating, well-structured, readable and at times hilarious history of modern darts * Darts World *

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Book SynopsisPaul Mendelson is best known as the Financial Times bridge correspondent - he writes a weekly column - and as a leading author on bridge and poker. He is the author of six books on bridge and three on poker. He runs classes, lectures and workshops on bridge and is known to many of the world's finest players. His students have gone on to win many competitions, and he has coached top players of higher standard than himself.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful follow-up to 2012''s hit, Our Garden Birds, street artist Matt Sewell offers more watercolours and quirky descriptions of British songbirds.In Matt''s world, the peewit sings the blues, and the bittern fills his neck ''like a tweed pair of bellows''. Distinctive and enchanting, with a songbird for each week of the year, this delightful gift book will appeal to birders, children and adults, and art and design fans alike.

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Book SynopsisFor nearly five years, he was known as the ''Darling Of Las Vegas''; the biggest high roller to hit Sin City in decades, a hotshot, twenty one year-old kid with a seemingly unlimited bankroll and an even more unlimited lust for big money action. His name was Semyon Dukatch, and stories swirled in his wake. Some said he was a Russian arms dealer, others a pop star from Eastern Europe. But the truth was even more unlikely: he was a twenty-one year old graduate student who had a plan that would one day make him richer than anyone could possibly imagine. The Darling of Las Vegas quickly became a legend in the casino world. He is the only person banned from the island of Aruba. He was held, at gunpoint, in a cave in Monte Carlo and told that if he ever returned, he''d be murdered. And he made millions of dollars playing blackjack, using three simple techniques that gave him the edge, techniques that are revealed in this book for the first time.This is his story, the ultimTrade ReviewRiveting . . . [Mezrich has] become a master at delivering fast-paced, tightly structured narratives that keep readers engaged every step of the way. . . Most impressive . . . What [Mezrich has] done, beautifully, is craft a riveting story about kids with excess brainpower taking on casinos with excess money. He has penned a gripping true-life adventure that will keep you reading well past your bedtime * Boston Globe *A very enjoyable read that makes you feel like you're right there in Vegas playing along. Semyon's story is a fascinating, true life adventure -- Kevin SpaceyVery stylish and captivating. . . Mezrich brilliantly captures the tension and excitement. . . A must read at all costs * Daily Mirror *Glamorous, exciting and true, it's a tale to send the Oceans Eleven back to bussing tables for tips * Arena *It's fast paced and believable, but does it really tell you how to win at blackjack? To find out, you'll have to buy the book, a small price to pay for the thousands you could make * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisColour in art - as in life - is both inspiring and uplifting, but where does it come from? How have artists found new hues, and how have these influenced their work? Beginning with the ancients - when just a handful of pigments made up the artist''s palette - and charting the discoveries and developments that have led to the many splendoured rainbow of modern paints, Bright Earth brings the story of colour spectacularly alive. Packed with anecdotes about lucky accidents and hapless misfortunes in the quests for new colours, it provides an entertaining and fascinating new perspective on the science of art.Trade ReviewBrilliant...in every sense. Ball's book is the volume that has been missing from my library * Guardian *Brings the mysterious subject of colour wonderfully alive. Quite literally an eye-opener * Economist *A succinct and elegantly structured new survey of Western painting. Ball pitches his learning just right between academic history and a highly readable series of anecdotes and biographical sketches * Daily Mail *Full of fascinating vignettes. Philip Ball writes engagingly on complicated topics * Sunday Telegraph *Scattered with attractive particles, sparkles with redolent names... A solid, well-researched compendium of information * TLS *

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Book SynopsisNick Townsend was, for many years, a sports feature writer on the Daily Mail before joining the Independent on Sunday, initially as football correspondent and later chief sports writer. He is currently a freelance writer, predominantly for the Sunday Times. He collaborated with Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Ben Ainslie on their autobiographies. He is a long-time confidant of Barney Curley and assisted him with his acclaimed life story Giving A Little Back. He lives with his wife Louise in Oxfordshire.Trade ReviewNick Townsend tells the story with panache, helped by a close acquaintance with the Irish mastermind of the scheme, Barney Curley, a name which bookmakers have had reason to curse on several occasions… It gets properly into its stride when it focuses on the coup, which in its innovative daring calls to mind The Italian Job. * Independent on Sunday *The full story of how the legendary gambler does it is unveiled. It helps if you know your way around racing, but if you don’t this book will make you want to get clued-up fast. * Daily Sport *This is an enthralling read, extremely entertaining, and a revealing insight into one of horse racing’s most colourful, and controversial, characters * The Press *Fascinating… written with commendable skill and verve. It is a very readable book. Curley and his coups combine to make a unique story, well told. * Racing Post *This is a brilliant read. Love horse racing or not, you won’t be able to put it down once the action gets going. I just can't wait for the BBC to snap up the rights. * Wexford People *

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Book SynopsisThe Penguin Book of Card Games is the authoritative up-to-date compendium, describing an abundance of games to be played both for fun and by serious players.Auctions, trumpless hands, cross-ruffing and lurching: card players have a language all of their own. From games of high skill (Bridge) to games of high chance (Newmarket) to trick-taking (Whist) and banking (Pontoon), David Parlett, seasoned specialist in card games, takes us masterfully through the countless games to choose from.Not content to merely show us games with the conventional fifty-two card pack, Parlett covers many games played with other types of cards - are you brave enough to play with Tarot? With a ''working description'' of each game, with the rules, variations and origins of each, as well as an appendix of games invented by the author himself, The Penguin Book of Card Games will delight, entertain and inform both the novice and the seasoned player.

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Book SynopsisAn exuberant tale of craftsmanship for nature lovers and rugged outdoor types everywhereRobert Penn cut down an ash tree to see how many things could be made from it. After all, ash is the tree we have made the greatest and most varied use of over the course of human history. Journeying from Wales across Europe and Ireland to the USA, Robert finds that the ancient skills and knowledge of the properties of ash, developed over millennia making wheels and arrows, furniture and baseball bats, are far from dead. The book chronicles how the urge to understand and appreciate trees still runs through us all like grain through wood.Trade ReviewThere is no greater debt than that which mankind owes to trees, and Robert Penn proves this brilliantly - a highly readable account of the multitude of uses one single ash tree can provide -- Lars Mytting, author of 'Norwegian Wood'Beautifully crafted, [The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees ranges] freely over intellectual territory - masculinity, nostalgia, identity . . . Fascinating . . . Never have the benefits of getting your chopper out appeared more obvious -- Robert Crampton, Books of the Year * The Times *The appeal of Robert Penn's enchanting narrative extends far beyond tree enthusiasts, woodworkers and fanatic loggers like me. It is a book-lover's feast. Penn's wonderful prose and compelling research put The Man who Made Things out of Trees right up there in the league with such classics as John McPhee's The Survival of the Bark Canoe -- Rinker Buck, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Oregon Trail'This book is bound for great things -- Sophie Morris * Independent *Penn is a fine writer, and the mix of research, reportage and personal reflection is persuasive . . . A lovely book -- Ed Cumming * Observer *[An] extended tribute to the beauty and usefulness of the ash tree... A homage to vanishing skills that were once integral to the functioning of rural Britain -- Tom Fort * Literary Review *A beautifully figured and multicolored ode to our love affair with the invaluable Ash tree. I swooned. Penn's paean to the many uses of the Ash is so well-wrought that I am compelled to take up hurling -- Nick OffermanThere's a bit of a wood theme this year, in fact, with ... Robert Penn's The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees. One can't help but wonder if all these books encouraging self-reliance and back-to-nature are signs of impending apocalypse -- Ian Sansom, 'Books of the Year' * Guardian *A eulogy to the importance of ash throughout human history . . . Fascinating -- Tobias Jones * Guardian *I was completely smitten . . . [A] delightful, page-turning love letter to an often-overlooked material -- Grant Gibson * Craft Magazine *Often wry and always interesting . . . A passionate love letter to the ash tree -- Harry Wallop * Daily Telegraph *A delight to read . . . Penn's writing is poetic . . . [The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees] speaks to the quality of the human experience, of craftwork and making things by hand, of appreciating resourcefulness and natural beauty -- Nathalie Spencer * RSA *This book is a great pleasure to read . . . I defy anyone to read this and not want their own collection of natural and unique objects to connect our daily lives back to the natural woodland which once covered the country * Royal Geographical Society *

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Book Synopsis''What kind of world would you like to inhabit?'' Here, Keri Smith begins with a list. Writing down everything the reader is drawn to, from things they love or collect to things that fascinate and excite, including objects, colours, sounds, textures, memories, places and people, the list serves as the building block for the creation of a new world. This world is based entirely on who the reader is as an individual, and as such is completely unique. Prompted to think about landscape, place names, maps, currency and more Keri Smith encourages everyone to push their imaginations to the limit.

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Book Synopsis''Delightful, ingenious and beautifully designed'' Philip Pullman ''Uniquely magical, each page offers new delights. Many books are described as ''journeys'' but Follow This Thread really is one'' Alan Connor''Beautifully immaculate degree zero prose . . . a coherent and exhilarating experience'' Greg Bright, the ''Maze King''Take an immersive journey into the labyrinthine world of mazesLabyrinths are as old as humanity, the proving grounds of heroes, the paths of pilgrims, symbols of spiritual rebirth and pleasure gardens for pure entertainment. Henry Eliot, co-author of the acclaimed Curiocity, leads us on a twisting journey through the world of mazes, real and imagined, unravelling our ancient, abiding relationship with them and exploring why they continue to fascinate us, from Kafka and Kubrick to the myth of the Minotaur and a quest to solve the disappearance of the legendary Maze King. Are you ready to step inside

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Book SynopsisA magical treasure chest of fun-filled family activities with over 100 projects to do together throughout the yearFrom scrumptious holiday treats and mantle-worthy craft projects to delightful games, TheHandmade Charlotte Playbook is a must-have resource for parents seeking great ideas for family together time.Equal parts instruction and inspiration, this book will guide readers of all experience levels to successfully execute and enjoy page after page of the whimsical and imaginative projects including:Moon in Your RoomNight Sky FlashlightPaper Bag PuppetsTie-Dye TapestriesIn a high-speed world where family time is the most precious time of all, The Handmade Charlotte Playbook will be a source of merriment and laughter all year long.

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Book SynopsisIn this entertaining and challenging collection of logic puzzles, Raymond Smullyan-author of Forever Undecided-continues to delight and astonish us with his gift for making available, in the thoroughly pleasurable form of puzzles, some of the most important mathematical thinking of our time.Table of ContentsPART I - LOGIC PUZZLES; PART II - KNIGHTS, KNAVES, AND THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH; PART III - TO MOCK A MOCKINGBIRD; PART IV - SINGING BIRDS; PART V - THE MASTER FOREST; PART VI - THE GRAND QUESTION

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Ian Stewart''s strange and magical world of mathematics! In Math Hysteria, Professor Stewart presents us with a wealth of magical puzzles, each one spun around an amazing tale: Counting the Cattle of the Sun; The Great Drain Robbery; and Preposterous Piratical Predicaments; to name but a few. Along the way, we also meet many curious characters: in short, these stories are engaging, challenging, and lots of fun!Trade ReviewIn Math Hysteria, Professor Stewart presents us with a wealth of intriguing, challenging, and fun puzzles, each one spun around an amazing tale. * L'Enseignement Mathematique, 2005 *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. I know that you know that ... ; 2. Domino theories ; 3. Turning the tables ; 4. The anthropomurphic principle ; 5. Counting the cattle of the sun ; 6. The great drain robbery ; 7. Two-way jigsaw puzzles ; 8. Tales of a neglected number ; 9. Is Monopoly fair? ; 10. Monopoly revisited ; 11. A guide to computer dating ; 12. Dividing the spoils ; 13. Squaring the square ; 14. The bellows conjecture ; 15. Purposefully piling pyramids ; 16. Be a dots-and-boxes grandmaster ; 17. Choosily chomping chocolate ; 18. Shedding a little darkness ; 19. Preposterous piratical predicaments ; 20. Million-dollar minesweeper ; Further reading

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Book SynopsisIn 14 original essays, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book is the history of millions of written, printed, and illustrated texts, their manufacture, distribution, and reception. Here are different types of production, from clay tablets to scrolls, from inscribed codices to printed books, pamphlets, magazines, and newspapers, from written parchment to digital texts. The history of the book is a history of different methods of circulation and dissemination, all dependent on innovations in transport, from coastal and transoceanic shipping to roads, trains, planes and the internet. It is a history of different modes of reading and reception, from learned debate and individual study to public instruction and entertainment. It is a history of manufacture, craftsmanship, dissemination, reading and debate.Yet the history of books is not simply a question of material form, nor indeed of the history of reading and reception. The larger question is of the effect of textual production, distribution and reception - of how books themselves made history. To this end, each chapter of this volume, succinctly bounded by period and geography, offers incisive and stimulating insights into the relationship between books and the story of their times.Trade Review[A] brilliant book... illustrated with the most sumptuous photographic images of books ancient and modern. * Kathryn Hughes, The Mail on Sunday *This book will become an invaluable point of departure for students new to the field, for scholars who need to venture outside their normal chronological and geographical comfort zones, and - as it should be - to that elusive general reader. * John Feather, Library & Information History *Raven... has drawn together scholarly essays offering a sweeping, erudite, and thoroughly engaging narrative... A profusely illustrated, handsomely produced intellectual history. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Together, these fourteen essays form a thorough picture of how and why books progressed along the lines that they did. In an age when books are once again experiencing momentous changes, this well-researched reminder of their durability and timelessness is very welcome. * Eileen Gonzalez, Foreword Reviews *This volume is a cultural biography of the book, taking a global view of its underlying function as a portable, durable conveyor of reproducible information... Other works trace the history of the book, but Oxford's treatment is a deeper, more multicultural, and more visually appealing approach. * Lesley Farmer, Booklist *Beautifully comprehensively illustrated history of the book... the essays are stimulating and thought provoking. This is a scholarly work but it's also a coffee table book intended to be widely read and accessible. This is a very well curated collection... Fascinating and beautiful. * Paul Burke, NB Magazine *This is an excellent compilation on the world-wide history of the book... beautifully illustrated... Put it on your Christmas present list. * Prof. T.D. Wilson, Information Research *Beautifully illustrated, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book is a seminal and original work of meticulous scholarship * Midwest Book Review *A sumptuous production. * Liz Dexter, Shiny New Books *[A] handsome and carefully edited volume... which gratifyingly offers the reader so many opportunities to reflect on our words and the impact of their normally accepted meanings. * Kristian Jensen, The Library *Table of Contents1: James Raven: Introduction 2: Eleanor Robson: The Ancient World 3: Barbara Crostini: Byzantium 4: Cynthia Brokaw: Medieval and Early Modern East Asia 5: David Rundle: Medieval Western Europe 6: James Raven and Goran Proot: Renaissance and Reformation 7: Ann Blair: Managing Information 8: Sheila S. Blair and Jonathan M. Bloom: The Islamic World 9: Jeffrey Freedman: Enlightenment and Revolution 10: Graham Shaw: South Asia 11: Marie-Françoise Cachin: Industrialization 12: Christopher A. Reed and M. William Steele: Modern China, Japan, and Korea 13: Eva Hemmungs Wirtén: Globalization 14: Jeffrey T. Schnapp: Books Transformed Abbreviations and Glossary Further Reading Picture Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisPocket-sized origami guide featuring 16 pages of basic folding instructions and 250 double-sided colourful origami papers decorated with original designs and patterns.

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Book SynopsisNew edition of the practical guide to using driftwood for making furniture and decorative objects.

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Book SynopsisA pocket-sized guide offering bite-size information at a great price, 101 Essential Tips makes learning quick and easy, offering speedy answers to key questions.101 Essential Tips: Crochet takes you through everything you need to know to start crocheting, from choosing yarn and making your first slip knot, this book takes you step-by-step through stiches and techniques so you can master crochet patterns. Enjoy making a phone cover, a friendship bracelet or even a baby''s hat. With clear explanations of crochet charts and abbreviations, it has all you need to get the best results.Summarizing the essential tips needed to crochet, this guide is perfect for the absolute beginner, giving fully illustrated top tips that can be grasped in an instant.

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Book SynopsisAll you need to explore science is a kitchen, this book - and a dash of curiosityThe Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients you''ll find in your kitchen.No need to be a science expert -- these easy-to-follow recipes make mind-blowing science experiments fun for everyone. From sticky ice and raising raisins to balloon science and scrumptious slime, nanotechnologist and educator Michelle Dickinson shows that we can all be scientists, no matter how young or old. With recipes tested by hundreds of enthusiastic families around the world, The Kitchen Science Cookbook is the perfect gift for all ages.Trade ReviewFull of hands-on scientific learning experiences, where little ones can play, experiment, create, discover, explore, test and ultimately have a lot of fun. . . Dr Michelle Dickinson has an inspiring ability to make science accessible to all and this beautiful book easily brings science into the home where all you need is a kitchen, a recipe and a dash of curiosity * Natural Parent magazine *If bad weather keeps you indoors during the school holidays, this book could help pass a few hours or a few days * Cuisine *There is so much to love about this book. It's beautifully laid out and illustrated. . . Every child will be able to see themselves in it * The Sapling *Dickinson is a scientist on a mission, promoting the idea that science doesn't just happen in a classroom or laboratory but can be found everywhere and is for everyone * New Zealand Herald *Who knew you could make a candle out of an almond and a banana, or release your inner Rodin using milk to build sculptures? Turns out there are a load of interesting science experiments you can do using food or other kitchen staples, and this book is packed full of them. * Science Focus *Edible slime, jelly worms, 'unicorn noodles': what better way to entertain children than by making a mess in the name of science? * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisVikki Haffenden is a professional knitted textiles designer and university teacher with a background in commercial knitwear design. Vikki acted as design consultant to develop Rooster hand knit yarns and her research into knitting was profiled in Selvedge magazine in 2006.Frederica Patmore is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes for different skill levels in branches of the John Lewis department store and independent knitting stores, and contributes to needlecraft publications. As well as being a master of knitting technique, Frederica is an accomplished and successful knitting pattern designer.

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Book SynopsisTake your creativity to the next level with the ultimate artist''s bible! Covering everything from how to draw and paint to ceramics, sculptures and printmaking, you''ll get the most out of your passion for art with this beautifully illustrated artist''s handbook. It also includes newer areas such as digital art and animation - perfect for modern artists!Discover everything you need to help you release the artist within! This essential art book includes: - All areas of visual art; including drawing, painting, 3D art, printmaking, textiles, and digital arts including photography- Each section is written by an acknowledged expert in that field - both practising professionals and university-level teachers- Comprehensive coverage of equipment and tools, including step-by-step sequences, where appropriate on how to use- Techniques are illustrated in step-by-step sequences by professional artists, with basic skills leading on to more advanced techniquesWhether you''re dipping in to find a specific painting technique or browsing for artistic inspiration, this artist''s reference book covers all the elements of painting and drawing. Brush up on the art basics like choosing the right tool, mixing watercolours, and preparing a canvas. Take your skills further and learn how to glaze a pot, try out 3D printing and mosaic, or create a digital collage. The Artist''s Manual will help you become a more confident, creative artist. Equipment, materials, and methods are fully explained and beautifully illustrated. Perfect for artists of every skill level, you''ll be creating your own masterpieces in no time with this guide to art. It''s a must-have for every artist''s studio!

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Book SynopsisPut your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family and friends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius. An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge categories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History, to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels of difficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that will educate and entertain all the family. Bursting with fascinating facts to boost your trivia knowledge, whatever your specialist subject or your nemesis topic, The Big Quiz Book is perfect for home entertainment and virtual pub quizzes. You won''t be able to put it down!

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Book SynopsisBring calm into 2023 by learning the mindful practice of folding paper cranes, with this beautiful and charmingly unique guideThe paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and happiness.According to tradition, if a person were to fold a thousand paper cranes in one year, they would be granted a single wish and a long and joyful life.In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers.Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.Shared throughout the book in twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will encourage you to slow down and create a hopeful perspective for the future.Senbazuru Trade ReviewGuides us through the healing power of origami paper cranes * London Post *A meditative guide to folding Japanese paper cranes * Woman's Weekly *A collection of short stories, fables and meditations. Traditional hand-painted proverbs or wisdoms add further inspiration * Waitrose Weekend *Beautiful illustrations and thoughtful instructions. Both the act of creation in Senbazuru and the message of the book help to soothe our modern anxieties. Ideal for those looking to start the New Year with calm reflection * Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine *

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