Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
Dover Publications Dover Pocketbook Collection
Book SynopsisTheseareyour grandmother's quilts! This portable pocket-sized book contains more than twenty timeless patterns, fully colorized for modern crafters. There is even space for notes, for any adjustments or tips you learn along the way. Perfect for experienced and beginner quilters alike, Heirloom Quiltsis a must have!
£8.07
Dover Publications Creative Haven Gardens Gnomes Draw the Lines
Book SynopsisUnleash your creativity with this unique take on the traditional coloring book. Instead of coloring in thelines, doodle and trace your own lines to bring each full-color image to life in a way that?s uniquely your own.This reverse-style coloring book features stunning garden scenes and adorable gnomes that are sure to entertain you for hours on end.
£7.12
Dover Publications Enemies to Lovers A Romantasy Coloring Book
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£13.59
Dover Publications Country Girl Stickers
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£4.73
Dover Publications Romantasy Embroidery
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£15.99
Dover Publications Bible Word Search Puzzles
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£9.49
Dover Publications Reveries A Wonderland of Dreamscapes and
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£12.79
Dover Publications Christ Is Born A Coloring Book with Bible Verses
£12.79
Dover Publications Pride and PrejuStitch 30 Jane AustenInspired CrossStitch Bookmarks
£15.99
Dover Publications Hobbies Gnomigurumi
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£15.45
Dover Publications Creative Haven Owldorable Coloring Book
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£7.92
Dover Publications Simply Nostalgic A Large Print Coloring Book
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£8.99
Dover Publications Obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo An Unofficial Coloring Creativity Book
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£12.79
Dover Publications Inc. Christmas Clip Art for Machine Embroidery Dover
Book SynopsisTraditional holiday images let machine embroiderers fast-forward to the fun of embellishing wearables, pillows, and more. Motifs can be customized by size, color, and stitch type. Includes 100 designs in different color combinations.
£24.18
Thames & Hudson Ltd Modern Art in Detail
Book SynopsisCasts new light on 75 masterpieces of modern art, revealing details that even those familiar with the works may previously have missed.Trade Review'A handsome and useful guide to how great paintings work their magic upon us' - Independent'This inspiring book takes you where so many other art books fear to tread: up close … The results are revelatory' - Artists & Illustrators'Written entertainingly and with clarity … Read this and you really will start to appreciate the mastery of the art of our recent times' - The ArtistTable of ContentsIntroduction • 75 artworks
£21.21
Thames & Hudson Ltd Embroidery A Makers Guide
Book SynopsisOne of two volumes in the new Maker's Guides' series, which introduces handcraft traditions from around the globe through artefacts from the V&A's world-class collections and step-by-step projects accessible to all.Trade Review'A fresh, contemporary approach to handcraft traditions from around the world' - Antiques Diary'Spice up your stitching skills with the ultimate maker’s guide … contains 15 beautiful step-by-step projects, designed for crafters at all levels' - Dressmaker magazine'Takes you on a gorgeous journey through embroidery tradition … guaranteed to expand your needlework horizons' - Sewing World'Inspiring … will give readers the skill and confidence to express their passion for this age-old craft' - Craft Focus'Flipping through the pages of this book is almost as good as walking through the V&A museum' - SewTable of Contents1. Counted Thread Embroidery: Kogin; Berlin woolwork; Bargello; Blackwork; Phulkari • 2. Freestyle Embroidery: Crewelwork; Chinese silk; Goldwork; Art needlework • 3. Whitework: Broderie Anglaise; Mountmellick • 4. Embellishments: Shisha; Beetle wing; Ainu appliqué • 5. Contemporary Embroidery: Drawing with thread
£17.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Unfolding
Book SynopsisA complete retrospective of the paper engineer and artist Matthew Shlian, documenting a decade of unrivalled and unexpected creativity. Paper engineer and artist Matthew Shlian has always recognized the materialâs potential for experimentation. Folded, tessellated, compressed, extrapolated, two-dimensional paper becomes three-dimensional sculpture in beautiful and unexpected ways. âMy process is extremely varied from piece to piece. Often I start without a clear goal in mind, working within a series of limitations. For example on one piece Iâll only use curved folds, or make my lines this length or that angle, etc. Other times I begin with an idea for movement and try to achieve that shape or form somehow.â Unfolding is Shlianâs first comprehensive monograph. A journey into the new possibilities of folding technology, the intricate complexities of Islamic patterns, and the sheer potential offered by a sheet of white paper, it celebrates a humble material, on the edge of its exiTrade Review'Intriguing' - Aesthetica
£28.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Plywood
Book SynopsisPlywood is an astonishingly versatile material, made by gluing together layers of cross-grained veneers, creating a pliable board that can be stronger than solid wood. Stylish and practical, plywood offers huge possibilities for experimental design, and it has been used to make a wide range of products, from aeroplanes, boats and automobiles to architecture and furniture. This book traces the history of plywood from its use in 18th-century furniture, through its emergence as an industrial product in the 19th century, to a material celebrated by 20th-century modernists such as Alvar Aalto and Charles and Ray Eames. An ideal material for the digital age, plywood has become popular again in recent years and is widely used in contemporary design and manufacture. Produced to accompany an exhibition at the V&A, this book is the first comprehensive study of the history of plywood and its myriad applications throughout the ages, unveiling the stories behind objects that surround us and that weTrade Review'Surprisingly gripping … the story of plywood […] has more plot developments and sudden changes of fortune than a 19th-century novel' - ApolloTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Plywood Becomes Plywood (antiquity–c. 1900) • 2. Manufacturing Plywood (1807–c. 1910) • 3. The Veneer Problem (1850s–1930s) • 4. Plywood Flies and Fights (1911–1945) • 5. Building the Modern World (1920s–1940s) • 6. Plywood Shows its Face (1945–1980s) • 7. The Fall and Rise of Plywood (1960s–today)
£23.96
Faber & Faber Does My Goldfish Know Who I Am
Book SynopsisWith over 300 real questions from primary school aged children, the book offers bite-sized answers from world class experts - digestible in under 60 seconds.
£10.44
Faber & Faber QI The Book of Animal Ignorance
Book SynopsisJoin QI''s expedition into the animal kingdom to encounter 100 of its most remarkable subjects. Marvel at the elephants that walk on tiptoe, pigs that shine in the dark, and the woodlouse that drinks through its bottom.Albatrosses can fly non-stop for ten years without touching the ground Box jellyfish have twenty-four eyes Geese mourn their dead Koalas don''t drinkMonkeys pay to look at porn Lobsters live for a century Mice sing while having sex Spiders can fly
£10.44
Faber & Faber QI The Second Book of General Ignorance
Book SynopsisJust when you thought it was safe to start showing off again, the bestselling authors of The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off are back. With a foreword by Stephen Fry, this parcel of unimaginable information is here to solve a few common misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings. Octopuses have six legs, oranges aren''t orange, bats aren''t blind, napoleon wasn''t short, vikings didn''t wear horned helmets, there is no such thing as a fish. QI: The Second Book of General Ignorance is the essential set text for everyone who''s proud to admit that they don''t know everything, and an ideal stick with which to beat people who think they do. John Lloyd and John Mitchinson are the bestselling authors of QI: The Book of General Ignorance and 1,277 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off. Here they present a wonderful collection of astonishingly interesting facts, perfect for pub quiz lovers, trivia
£10.44
Faber & Faber QI The Book of the Dead
Book SynopsisWelcome to QI: The Book of the Dead, a biographical dictionary with a twist - one where only the most interesting people made it in!QI have got together six dozen of the happiest, saddest, maddest and most successful men and women from history. Celebrate their wisdom, learn from their mistakes and marvel at their bad taste in clothes. Hans Christian Anderson was terrified of naked women, Florence Nightingale spent her last fifty years in bed, Sigmund Freud smoked twenty cigars a day, Catherine de Medici applied a daily face mask made of pigeon dung, Rembrandt van Rijn died penniless and Madame Mao banned cicadas, rustling noises and pianos. Carefully collected and ordered by the QI team into themed chapters with thought-provoking titles such as ''There''s Nothing Like a Bad Start in Life'', ''Man Cannot Live by Bread Alone''. Each chapter reveals hilarious insights into the true nature of the most interesting people who ever lived, including Isaac Newton, Ge
£10.44
Faber & Faber 1423 QI Facts to Bowl You Over Quite Interesting
Book Synopsis''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris Evans The sixth book in the bestselling series brings bizarre, astonishing, conversation-starting facts from the clever clogs at the hugely popular BBC quiz show QI. Did you know that: Iceland imports ice cubes. A group of ladybirds is called a loveliness. It is illegal in Saudi Arabia to name a child Sandi. Eight billion particles of fog can fit into a teaspoon. People who read books live longer than people who don't. Prince Philip was born on a kitchen table in Corfu. No human beings have ever had sex in space. Netfiix's biggest competitor is sleep. Mice sigh up to 40 times an hour.
£9.49
Faber & Faber You Goddess
Book Synopsis''What guts. What attitude! These are the immortals I wish I'd learned about at school.''OLIVIA COLMAN Channel the feminist power of mythical goddesses in this witty, inspirational gift book. ''Wonderful.'' CERYS MATTHEWSWhether it's the Norse warrior goddess Freya breaking all the rules, the Yoruba goddess Oshun being unafraid to ask for what she's owed, or the Japanese goddess Uzume finding humour and playfulness in even the most embarrassing of situations: this fierce and fantastic tour of 25 ancient deities reclaims these feminist icons for a new generation.Why settle for mere mortal excellence when you could be living like a goddess?Divinely illustrated by Georgia Perry, You Goddess! will help you conquer today's world.
£9.49
Faber & Faber Funny You Should Ask . . .
Book SynopsisEVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR A NEW BOOK BY QI ELVES JAMES HARKIN AND ANNA PTASZYNSKI IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW The perfect gift for all those big and little kids in your life who ask ''why...?''. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZOE BALLPre-order the next book in this series, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions, published in paperback on 3rd November.''QI have outdone themselves!'' ALAN DAVIES ''Fabulous . . . A cracker of a book!'' SUE PERKINSThe QI Elves are barnstormingly brilliant.'' ZOE BALL''Genuinely useful and endlessly fascinating.'' THE SPECTATOR''Hilarious.'' DAILY MAILThe QI Elves are the brains behind the enduringly popular BBC TV panel show QI.Every Wednesday the Elves appear on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show where they answer the ponderings and wonderings of BBC Radio 2's most
£8.54
Faber & Faber 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions
Book SynopsisEVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR A NEW BOOK BY QI ELVES JAMES HARKIN AND ANNA PTASZYNSKI IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW*The perfect gift for the incurably curious* This edition includes all new, even more ingenious questions and answers! It was previously published in hardback as Funny You Should Ask . . . Again.''The best trivia book of the season.'' THE SPECTATOR''Mind-blowing.'' DAILY MAIL''Genuinely interesting.'' POPULAR SCIENCEWhich lottery numbers should I pick?Is it true that we are made entirely of stardust?Can dogs tell the time?Why do songs get stuck in my head?If Rome wasn''t built in a day, how long did it take?Do plants make noises?Where is last Wednesday?These are just a few of the questions put to the QI Elves by the listeners of BBC Radio 2's The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. This book is a
£8.54
Transworld Publishers Ltd Bring The Outside In
Book Synopsis_____________Everything you need to know about keeping plants in your house... lovely pictures, tips, tricks... I love it. (Zoe Sugg a.k.a Zoella)Love plants, but short on outdoor space? Keen to fill your home with greenery but don''t know where to start? Or perhaps you''ve been labelled a house-plant serial killer? Then this is the book for you.With stunning photography and expert step-by-step tips, Bring The Outside In reveals everything you need to know to help your plants thrive, from dramatic statement foliage and miniature citrus trees to table-top terrariums and hanging planters. With chapters on orchids, cacti, herb gardens and chilli plants, your home will be flourishing in no time.Trade ReviewEverything you need to know about keeping plants in your house... lovely pictures, tips, tricks... I love it. * Zoe Sugg a.k.a Zoella *Lots of ideas and sound advice. * The Sunday Times *Create stunning terrarium gardens with this book complete with step-by-step guides. * Urban Outfitters *Easy peasy... sit back, relax and enjoy your low-key, no-fuss terrarium * The Anna Edit *
£10.44
Crown The Puzzler
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world.“Even though I’ve never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubik’s Cube, I couldn’t put down The Puzzler.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before Don’t miss A.J. Jacobs’ new podcast, The Puzzler, coming this fall!What makes puzzles—jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus—so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they’re among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs—four-ti
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Easy Crafts For The Insane
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£12.59
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Sibley Backyard Birding Bingo
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£19.80
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Choose Joy Colouring Book
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£14.38
Penguin Putnam Inc ShT for Brains
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£14.24
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Wonder of the Woodlands
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£23.75
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings A 500Piece Puzzle
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£17.45
Penguin Putnam Inc Creature Corners
Book SynopsisPractice your line work while tracing your way through these whimsical and intricate pages--and then color them in!This unique addition to the adult coloring book space is a true 2-in-1 book. First, budding creatives and those seeking a serene, meditative escape will find joy in tracing the detailed linework of different creature-run shops, like the goat postal service, cat cafe, or polar bear sushi stand. Practice with different pen types, line weights, and more. And when you''re done, you have a whole book to color in as well!A true artistic escape, Creature Corners will both quiet your mind and spark your creativity.
£15.19
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Warriors Wizards Compendium Dungeons Dragons
£18.70
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Met Collectors Sticker Anthology
Book SynopsisLevel up craft time with this exclusive collection of stickers featuring famous artworks and objects from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's incredible collection.More than 800 matte stickers feature the museum's highlights, from European paintings, to modern American artworks via Ancient Greek and Roman amphoras, medieval tapestries, and suits of armour.This inspiring collection includes more than 190 of The Met's most famous artworks. With something for everyone, The Met Collector's Sticker Anthology is perfect for crafting, decorating, journaling, school projects, or reliving your museum visit at home.
£16.99
Random House USA Inc Queen Charlotte A Bridgerton Story
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£18.24
Zeitgeist The Ultimate Fun Adult Activity Book
Book SynopsisKick back, relax, and have fun with a variety of mind-stimulating puzzles and activities!Tired of spending your downtime just scrolling on your phone? Pick up The Ultimate Fun Adult Activity Book and delight in puzzles and activities designed to entertain and engage your mind. Whether you?re in the mood to solve sudoku, crack crosswords, or relax with a coloring page, this book has what you?re looking for. And with the sheer variety of activities and games included, all crafted by an experienced puzzler, you might even discover a new puzzle obsession!The Ultimate Fun Adult Activity Book is: A one-stop shop of puzzles and activities. Try your hand at word searches, sudoku, spot the differences, logic puzzles, word pyramids, number brain games, acrostics, cryptograms, mazes, and coloring, The perfect balance of fun and educational. With themes ranging from history and science to food and travel, you?re bound to learn something new?all while having fun. Suitable for any skill level. These activities range from easy to more challenging, guaranteeing a good time for newbies and more seasoned puzzle-solvers. An excellent gift and companion. Quality paper and printing make this perfect for any gifting occasion, and for lounging at home or taking it on the go.
£12.59
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph General Knowledge Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisTelegraph puzzle books have sold in excess of 1.5 million copies since their launch. The Daily Telegraph is the UK's most widely read, quality newspaper, with a daily circulation of over 600,000. Telegraph readers have a strong brand loyalty, with books associated with the brand, such as Am I Alone in Thinking: Unpublished Letters to the Editor selling nearly 100,000 copies.
£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Killer Sudoku 1
Book SynopsisPrepare yourself to take on the challenge that is Telegraph Killer Sudoku 1. The ultimate test of logic, these demanding puzzles will put your mind through its paces. 200 killer sudoku grids allow you to hone your puzzling skills on your commute, during your leisure time or whenever you have a spare minute!
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 10 The
Book SynopsisThis new collection of cryptic crosswords from the archives of your favourite quality newspaper is ideal entertainment for any spare moment. Whether on your lunch break, work commute or just a relaxing afternoon, Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 10 is a great selection of frustrating puzzles for anyone who likes a word challenge.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 9 The
Book SynopsisThis demanding new collection of cryptic crosswords from the archives of your favourite quality newspaper will provide the perfect entertainment in any spare moment. Whether on your lunch break, work commute or just a relaxing afternoon, Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 9 is a great selection of headscratchers for any puzzle fan to ponder over.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Pitcherwits Volume 2
Book SynopsisThe Daily Mail''s most popular picture puzzles, Pitcherwits are an intriguing mix of crossword and cryptic visual puzzle. Now, hot on the heels of the best-selling first volume, Daily Mail Pitcherwits Volume 1, Professor Rebus is back with even more perplexing pictogram puzzles.This book contains 200 new Pitcherwits puzzles, and is perfect for all puzzle fans who are looking for something a little bit different to test their deductive skills.
£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail All New Quick Crosswords 9 The Daily
Book SynopsisGet ready for a brand new collection of quick crossword puzzles from the Daily Mail. With puzzles for all abilities, from novice to seasoned puzzler, there is something here for every crossword fan. Containing 200 all new crosswords, this is the perfect book for the daily commute, a long train journey, or even a cosy evening in.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail All New Cryptic Crosswords 9 The Daily
Book SynopsisBanish boredom forever with this brand new collection of 100 tricky cryptic crosswords. From challenging anagrams to complex and misleading wordplay, these puzzles are bound to delight beginner and expert cryptic crossword-lovers alike.Devilishly difficult, these crosswords will provide hours of brain-teasing fun.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisFuel your passion for puzzling with The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1, the first title in a relaunch of the best-selling bumper cryptic crossword series from the Telegraph.For long-time puzzle enthusiasts and crossword novices alike, these tricky puzzles will keep you entertained through the longest train journeys and the rainiest of evenings.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 1 The Telegraph
Book SynopsisPerfect for puzzlers who enjoy lateral thinking and wordplay, this book contains 100 crosswords to provide hours of fun on a daily commute or evening in.This is the first title in a brand new relaunched series from the Telegraph puzzle pages, with all brand new puzzles for 2017.
£8.54
