Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
Hachette Book Group USA The Professor the Banker and the Suicide King
Book SynopsisThe Players: the best poker professionals in the world The Challenger: a wealthy banker from Dallas The Game: the richest poker stakes of all time... In 2001, a rich stranger from Texas descended upon the high-stakes poker room in the opulent Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. A self-made billionaire by the name of Andy Beal, the stranger challenged some of the world''s greatest poker players-including Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, Howard Lederer, and Jennifer Harman-to heads-up matches in the richest poker game ever played This is that story... Beginning the scintillating contest that would shock the world of poker, Andy and each opponent had $1 million, betting $10,000 and $20,000 per round. As the games intensified over the coming months and Andy developed into a great player, he realized how he could take his adversaries out of their comfort zone-he raised the stakes to put everything they had on the line. By the time the battle of wits ended, there was more than $20 million on the table. For the first time ever, here is the detailed, true account of the Big Game that has already achieved legendary status in poker lore. Putting you railside to observe the pulse-pounding action, where you can almost hear the distinct sound of clay chips on felt, Michael Craig takes you inside the iron-nerved mind and pathological psyche of the professional gambler. Filled with vivid characters, sensational tales, and riveting human drama, The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King is a unique, suspenseful journey into the world of people who live on the razor''s edge of fortune-where incredible wealth, or utter ruin, turns on the flip of a card.Trade Review'Craig includes enough details about the professionals to allow the reader insight into their gambler personalities. Having interviewed many of the participants in this legendary poker battle, he describes it with an appropriate sense of awe and readers
£16.14
Blurb, Inc. She Believed She Could So She Did
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£29.30
Blurb, Inc. She Believed She Could So She Did
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£24.99
Blurb, Inc. She Believed She Could So She Did
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£29.51
Blurb Music Notation Paper Notebook
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£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Su Doku for Dummies
Book SynopsisSu Doku For Dummies offers more puzzles than any other book available.Trade Review"...invaluable hints on the strategy of the new numbers game, as well as 240 puzzles of varying difficulty, it's indispensable for fans..." (Western Daily Press, Saturday July 9th 2005) "...gets you going with the basics and reveals the code for solving these puzzles along with some insider tips on the world of hidden doubles and triples..." (Nottingham Evening Post, 23 July 2005) "...the handy paperback features easy-to-follow instructions to help you master Su Doku. As well as strategy tips there are 240 puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty." (Scotland's Weekly News, 6th August 2005) "...invaluable hints on the strategy of the game as well as 240 puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty..." (Great Barr Observer, 5th August 2005) "...perfect for addicts and newcomers alike...invaluable hints on game strategy..." (Helensburgh Advertiser, 22nd September 2005)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Su Doku Strategy 3 Chapter 1: Simplifying Su Doku 5 Chapter 2: Taking Su Doku Up a Notch 17 Part II: Su Doku Puzzlemania 27 Part III: The Answer to Your Problems 269
£7.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Knot Companion
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping.Trade Review"This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour." (Sailing Magazine) "The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsRound turn & two half hitches; Clove hitch; Figure of eight; Reef knot; Bowline; Bowline on a bight; Sheet bend; Double sheet bend; Fisherman's bend / anchor hitch; Rolling hitch; Whipping; Definitions
£8.54
John Wiley & Sons Inc Dungeon Master For Dummies
Book SynopsisNow updated--the insider's guide that shows Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts how to run their own D&D games More than 4. 6 million North Americans currently play Dungeons & Dragons, the granddaddy of all fantasy roleplaying games. For every D&D game, there's a Dungeon Master--the person who directs the storyline and acts as a referee.Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Part I: Running a Great Game. Chapter 1: The Role of the Dungeon Master. Chapter 2: Preparing for Play. Chapter 3: Running the Game. Chapter 4: Narrating the Adventure. Chapter 5: Dealing with Players. Chapter 6: Teaching the Game. Chapter 7: Your First Adventure: Kobold Hall. Part II: Advanced Dungeon Mastering. Chapter 8: Running an Ongoing Game. Chapter 9: Choosing Your Game Style. Chapter 10: Creating Excitement at the Game Table. Chapter 11: Growing Your Game. Chapter 12: Using Every Available Resource. Part III: Creating Adventures. Chapter 13: Tools of the Trade. Chapter 14: The Dungeon Adventure. Chapter 15: The Wilderness Adventure. Chapter 16: The Event-Based Adventure. Chapter 17: The Randomly Generated Adventure. Chapter 18: Paragon and Epic Adventures. Chapter 19: Sample Dungeon: The Necromancer’s Apprentice. Part IV: Building a Campaign. Chapter 20: Building a Continuous Story. Chapter 21: Creating Memorable Villains. Chapter 22: Bringing the World to Life. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Heroic Encounters. Chapter 24: Ten Paragon Encounters. Chapter 25: Ten Things to Avoid When DMing. Chapter 26: Ten Things to Do All the Time When DMing. Index.
£20.39
Turner Publishing Company The Magical Maze Seeing the World Through
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£23.39
The University of Michigan Press Mortal Kombat
Book SynopsisTraces Mortal Kombat’s history as an American product inspired by both Japanese video games and Chinese martial-arts cinema, its successes and struggles in adapting to new market trends, and the ongoing influence of its secret-strewn narrative world.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: ABACABBChapter 1: Ludic Precursors and Generic InnovationsChapter 2: Cinematic Influences and Cultural PoliticsChapter 3: Mortal Kontroversy; or, Dispatches from the Console WarsChapter 4: Imitation, Derivation, and ReinventionNotesGlossaryMortal Kombat LudographyBibliographyIndex
£23.70
Dover Publications Inc. 500 Hundred Master Games of Chess 3 Books in 1
Book SynopsisVast collection of great chess games from 1798 through 1938, with much hard-to-find material. Fully annotated, arranged by opening for easier study. 150 years of master play!
£23.37
Dover Publications Inc. Annemann T Practical Mental Magic
Book SynopsisOutstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats requiring no special equipment. Author offers insider''s tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging and all else needed to make any trick a foolproof success. Lucidly written, thoroughly diagrammed book by one of magic''s legendary figures.
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. Treasury of Authentic Art Nouveau Alphabets
Book SynopsisLargest collection of Art Nouveau type: 137 alphabets (U & lc); 23 upper-case fonts; 33 sets decorative initials; 1951 monograms; 146 signets; more.
£14.49
Dover Publications Inc. Script and Cursive Alphabets 100 Complete Fonts
Book SynopsisIncludes the flowing elegance of Liberty; the sturdy formality of Piranesi Bold Italic; the airy Art Deco flair of Hannover; and more. Many include upper- and lower-case alphabets, plus numerals.
£12.14
Dover Publications Inc. Christopher B 60 Crocheted Snowflakes
Book SynopsisThis unusually comprehensive collection features patterns based on actual snowflake photographs. Even beginners can follow the simple instructions and numerous helpful illustrations, and those with more advanced skills will be captivated by the more intricate and challenging motifs. Patterns include exquisite Christmas ornaments, package decorations, window hangings, and other holiday ornaments.
£7.12
Dover Publications Inc. Ship Model Builders Assistant
Book SynopsisInvaluable guide offers detailed descriptions, drawings of masting, rigging and major fittings of American clippers and packets of the Great Age of Sail. Also includes a wealth of details on deck furniture of various types of vessels from different periods. Nearly 280 line drawings give the model builder a deep understanding of the workings of a fully rigged and appointed ship.
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. Christmas Angels and Other Tatting Patterns
Book SynopsisPatterns and detailed instructions for approximately 45 tatted projects many with a Christmas theme. Designs for stand-up picture frame, edgings (Happy Talk, Crown, Grape, Merri-Go-Round), tree ornaments (Star of Leaves, Evergreen Christmas Tree, Clover-Leaf Bell, exquisite Christmas Angel, more).
£6.23
Dover Publications Inc. Little Baby Animals Stained Glass Colouring Book
Book Synopsis8 adorable creatures ready-to-colour include everybody''s favourites: puppy, kitten, calf, piglet, duckling, lamb, fawn, and seal pup. colour boldly outlined illustrations with pens, crayons, paints, or pencils and hang translucent pictures near a light source to create an exciting stained glass effect. 8 full-page designs.
£999.99
Dover Publications Inc. Horse Stickers
Book SynopsisBeautiful illustrations of 24 popular breeds: Mustang, Lipizzaner, Appaloosa, Pinto, Clydesdale, Shetland Pony, Arabian, Palomino, 16 more.
£6.24
Dover Publications Inc. Authentic Kachina Stickers 22 FullColor
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£6.70
Dover Publications Inc. Fun with Hand Shadows
Book SynopsisClear visual instructions for creating 28 delightful images from a popular 19th-century picture book: goose, deer (with antlers), birds, bunny, dog, elephant, tortoise, and other engaging creatures, along with often hilarious snippets of verse by zany 20th century humorist. Engaging book recalls a pastime that has delighted children and adults for generations.
£5.02
Dover Publications Inc. Garden Fairy Stickers
Book SynopsisSixteen peel-and-apply portraits of irresistible winged creatures sunning themselves on zinnias, paying homage to a daisy, transporting daffodils, and more.
£6.24
Dover Publications Inc. Lichen Dyes
Book SynopsisTextile designer and lichen expert covers history of lichen pigments, safe dyeing methods, ecologically sound dyeing, lichen identification, and more.
£8.54
Dover Publications Inc. Camping Fun Sticker Activity Book
Book SynopsisHelp an active family set up a lakeside camp with reusable sticker illustrations of a canoe, tent, campfire, and other outdoor gear. 33 reusable, full-colour stickers.
£6.24
Dover Publications Inc. Traditional Scandinavian Knitting
Book Synopsis An expert on traditional Scandinavian knitting explains the distinctive craft''s origins, its various types, and knitting techniques in this classic guide. Sheila McGregor''s in-depth treatment ranges from the regional styles of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to those of the North Atlantic Islands of Faeroe and Iceland. Vibrant patterns for an array of garments include jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps. Illustrated with 191 black-and-white and 20 color pictures, this volume is well known and prized among longtime practitioners of the craft. Its return to print will delight a new generation of knitting enthusiasts.
£16.99
Dover Publications Inc. Make Your Own Dress Patterns
Book SynopsisThis profusely illustrated primer in pattern making is great for creating fashionable clothing as well as pretty necklines, pockets, and sleeves. Nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis provides simple, step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations for making clothes for work, home, and play everything from stylish skirts, dresses, and jackets to children''s clothing.
£16.57
Dover Publications Inc. Mystical Mandala Coloring Book Dover Design
Book SynopsisAn ancient form of meditative art, mandalas are complex circular designs that draw the eye toward their centers. This collection offers 30 images to captivate colourists of all ages.
£5.62
Dover Publications Inc. Michael Pearsons Traditional Knitting
Book SynopsisAfter visiting the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England, Michael Pearson compiled this extensive record of unique, centuries-old patterns. His sources include oral traditions, documents, family albums, and photos. Pearson combines a social history of the villages and the living history of these crafts with detailed patterns and practical instructions for knitters. Richly illustrated, including 32 pages in color.
£23.74
Dover Publications Inc. Pen and Ink Techniques Dover Art Instruction
Book SynopsisThis richly illustrated manual for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists covers everything from hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that can arise when adding texture, light, and shade.
£11.87
Dover Publications Inc. Teddy Bear Studio Create Your Own Handcrafted
Book SynopsisBeginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents patterns, detailed instructions, and suggestions for personal touches. Includes over 150 diagrams and 16 color and 11 black-and-white photos.
£999.99
Dover Publications Inc. Alice in PuzzleLand
Book SynopsisA charming and challenging adventure. ? Wordplay, the Crossword Blog of The New York Times Alice and her friends return for another romp through Wonderland and the Looking-Glass with theseeighty-eight puzzles, paradoxes, and logic problems. Raymond M. Smullyan''s characters speak and behave like the originals, and their puzzles abound in typical Carrollian word play, logicproblems, and dark philosophical paradoxes. Isaac Asimov described this book as amusing, entertaining, and surprisingly educational. And it might just send you back to reread Alice.Readers of all ages will delight in the charming stories and the wealth of ingenious puzzles. Written by a distinguished mathematician and creator of popular puzzle books, this volume requires no background in formal logic. The puzzles become progressively more complex, and complete solutions appear at the end. Puzzle authority Martin Gardner provides an Introduction to the text, which is enhanced bysixty charming illustrations. An ingenious book, declared the Boston Globe, magnificent for those who like conundrums, amusing for those who don''t, and a tribute in itself to the genius of Lewis Carroll.
£10.79
Dover Publications Inc. Super Simple Origami
Book SynopsisThis full-color book for beginners presents 32 new designs by Dover''s most popular origami author. From a cruise ship and a canoe to chess pieces, a swan, snake, frog, and more, the all-original models range from very easy to more sophisticated projects. Includes complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams.
£7.14
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Curious Creatures Coloring Book
Book SynopsisFunky and fresh, 31 whimsical illustrations crackle a steampunk energy. Bursting with originality, the full-page scenes feature surrealistic combinations of animals, flowers, and other naturalistic elements with gears, robots, and machinery. Each image is printed on one side only of the perforated pages for easy removal and display of finished pieces.
£7.77
Dover Publications Inc. Dragons and Other Fantastic Creatures in Origami
Book SynopsisFantasy-loving folders will rejoice in this enchanting collection of 27 original models by origami master John Montroll. Ranging from simple to complex, the figures include 10 types of dragons as well as a wizard, ogre, unicorn, phoenix, and other imaginary creatures. Illustrated instructions accompany each model, along with a brief chapter in an ongoing adventure story. Internationally renowned author John Montroll has significantly increased the origami repertoire with his original designs. Best known as the inspiration behind the single-square, no-cuts, no-glue approach, Montroll offers meticulously developed folding sequences that allow origamists to create better models with fewer steps.
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. Floral Tattoo Designs Coloring Book
Book SynopsisA skilled tattoo artist presents more than 30 black-and-white versions of his original floral designs. Stylized images of roses, peonies, and other lush blossoms appear in large, full-page formats.
£7.14
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Knitting
Book SynopsisThis new and revised edition of a revered classic pre sents theinnovations of the author, designer, and teacher who helpedestablish knitting as an independent art form. Phillips' guideprovides knitters with methods for using traditional stitchesin original ways to produce highly decorative rather thanstrictly functional creations. Includes new color photos ofthe finished projects.Revised reprint of the Dos Tejedoras Fiber Arts Publications,St. Paul, Minnesota, 1986 edition
£17.84
Dover Publications Inc. Kusudama Origami
Book SynopsisDiscover kusudama, a traditional Japanese sphere formed by modular origami construction techniques. Instructions for approximately 25 figures shaped like stars, flowers, and pinwheels. Suitable for intermediate-level and experienced folders of all ages.
£16.57
Dover Publications Inc. The Making of a Milliner
Book SynopsisUsing beautiful full-color tutorials, Jenny Pfanenstiel teaches the basics of hat-making, from materials and fabric selection to stitching and finishing. All of the projects are scaled for difficulty so that readers can learn each of the highlighted skills while creating their own hats. Styles include cloche, fascinator, straw-brimmed, and other hats.
£17.84
Dover Publications Inc. Warigami
Book SynopsisThis unique origami book presents illustrated instructions for folding 14 war machines: six jets, three missiles, and five ground vehicles. Models include a spy plane, strike fighter, and bomber; the Predator battle tank and Guardian battle walker; plus Impaler, Javelin, and Harpoon missiles that can be mounted on some of the jets.
£9.49
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Steampunk Fashions Coloring Book
Book SynopsisBased on fashions from steampunk literature, these 31 original designs combine Victorian-era clothing with goggles, clocks, and other technological accessories. The illustrations'' intricacy and post-apocalyptic air offer mature colorists creatively challenging and unique coloring experiences. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Steampunk Fashions and other Creative Haven® coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment.
£6.49
Dover Publications Inc. The Book on Games of Chance the 16th Century
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Dover Publications Inc. The Art and Craft of Handmade Books
Book SynopsisThis innovative approach to bookbinding explains an array of creative techniques that elevate handmade books into extraordinary works of art. Easy-to-follow, well-illustrated directions explain how to make pop-up panels, pages that explode from the spine, slipcases, tassels, and other distinctive features. A full-color photo gallery offers further inspiration for enhancing and personalizing projects.
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Midnight Garden Coloring Book
Book SynopsisCelebrate the beauty of nature with these thirty-one sophisticated floral designs to color. Each full-page illustration is printed on a black background, creating eye-popping, dramatic images of enchanting flowers. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Midnight Garden and other Creative Haven coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment.
£7.74
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Lovable Cats and Dogs Coloring
Book SynopsisDesigned especially for animal lovers and adult colorists, this book features 31 original illustrations of cats and dogs in precious poses. The furry friends appear singly and together, indoors and out, in a heartwarming gallery of animal companions. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Lovable Cats and Dogs and other Creative Haven adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
£999.99
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Mandala Techellations Coloring
Book SynopsisSophisticated colorists with an eye for geometric designs as well as those who savor the entrancing lure of circular images will adore these full-page patterns. Cubes, stars, ovals, triangles, diamonds, and other shapes explode into over 30 swirling mandalas. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Mandala Techellations and other Creative Haven coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment.
£6.49
Dover Publications Inc. My First Knitting Book
Book SynopsisIf you want to learn to knit, you only need a ball of yarn, knitting needles, some patience and this book! It''s the ideal introduction to knitting, with easy-to-follow, full-color instructions for more than fifteen projects. Clear, step-by-step explanations of basic techniques make this guide great for beginners of all ages, especially those wishing to create handmade gifts. An introduction explains the how-to of knitting, from holding the needles and yarn to casting on, basic stitches, and finishing touches. Patterns start out as simple as can be and gradually become more challenging, although by no means difficult. Readers can advance from bracelets, hair ornaments, and pocketbooks to scarves and hats, in addition to a charming variety of household decorations.
£10.79
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Entangled Dragonflies Coloring
Book SynopsisThirty-one exuberant full-page illustrations to color feature dragonflies in imaginative renditions of natural settings. Inspired by Zentangle, a mode of repetitive patterns, the sweeping designs incorporate a dazzling array of flowers, leaves, and swirling interlocking shapes. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Entangled Dragonflies and other Creative Haven adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
£7.74
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Fanciful Foxes Coloring Book
Book SynopsisFrom the tips of their perky ears to the ends of their fluffy tails, foxes are among the animal kingdom''s cutest creatures. These 31 pages of beguiling animals offer colorists a wonderland of intricate, swirling patterns that are downright foxy. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Fanciful Foxes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
£6.53
