Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
David & Charles Jelly Roll Animal Quilts
Book SynopsisA collection of 40 patterns for animal-themed bed quilts, rugs, mats and wall hangings made using jelly roll pre-cut fabric.
£15.29
David & Charles Filet Crochet to Wear
Book SynopsisA collection of 15 crochet patterns for filet crochet garments including sweaters and cardigans. Filet crochet only uses two stitches in a grid formation - chain stitch and double crochet (if you're American, treble if you're in the UK).
£14.39
DAVID & CHARLES The Novel Writers Toolkit
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£22.52
David & Charles Crochet Illusion Blankets
Book SynopsisA collection of eye-catching 3D effect crochet patterns for different sized blankets and throws, that all have an optical illusion effect. These cleverly designed geometric blankets look impressive but are actually simple to make because the designer only uses one technique, intarsia crochet, and simple stitches.
£15.29
David & Charles Stitch 50 PokeMon
Book SynopsisShare your love of Pokémon with these easy sewing patterns for adorable felties, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring well-known cute Pokémon - including Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, Piplup and more each pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them perfect for all abilities.
£13.49
David & Charles Couture Craft Gifts
Book SynopsisDiscover a plethora of wonderful gifting and wrapping ideas that won't break the bank. With a luxury modern feel, and lots of insider stylist hints and tips, this book features darling projects that are simple to make and versatile enough for a range of occasions, from birthdays to weddings, anniversaries to Christmas.
£14.44
David & Charles Kawaii Needle Felting
Book SynopsisDiscover the easy craft of needle felting and make kawaii-style gifts in this beginner's guide. With step-by-step instructions, readers will be able to make 20 cute lucky charms from around the world, from the Swedish Dala Horse to the Japanese Maneki-neko Cat, to the Irish Shamrock and more, all designed to bring good luck to the recipient.
£17.24
David & Charles 3D Granny Squares Food and Drink
Book SynopsisThe humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of over 20 3D granny square crochet patterns all on the theme of food and drink. Please note that these patterns were previously published in 3D Granny Squares.Each motif features a 3D element that is integral to the food and drink granny square design and the squares can be used to make fun and unique blankets and throws, cute toys and accessories, the only limit is your imagination.This collection features 24 different designs for your favourite tasty treats, choose from a wide range of designs including a cherry pie, a piece of pizza, waffle, cupcake and a doughnut; or a selection of fruits including apple, strawberry, pineapple, and watermelon. There are also drinks such as milkshake, soda and coffee.As well as the granny square patterns there are also six bright and beautiful projects showing how to use the squares to make unique gifts for friends and family. These include a fun Pineapple Cushion, a cute Fried Egg Potholder, quick and easy Apple Coasters, a strawberry themed towel topper, a teapot pincushion and a cherry envelope pouch.Each granny square has the full written pattern plus large sized charts and all the stitches and techniques required are featured in the General Techniques section at the back of the book. The squares have been created by three of the biggest names in crochet: Celine Semaan, Sharna Moore and Caitie Moore, who have brought their flair and creativity to the designs.
£9.49
David & Charles Stitch Stars Taylor
Book SynopsisTaylor fans everywhere will love this unique way to celebrate the world-famous star with more than 20 easy embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to stitch her most iconic looks.
£14.39
David & Charles Scrap Quilts from Crumbs Strips and Strings
Book SynopsisEvery piece must go with this practical guide to quilt making by using with even the tiniest pieces of scrap fabric from your stash. No piece is too small when you follow author Emily Bailey''s advice on how to turn all your fabric crumbs, strips and string scraps into beautiful patchwork quilts and quilted projects. Includes step-by-step instructions for how to turn fabric scraps into pieces of patch-worked fabric to use in quilted projects. Author Emily Bailey explains how to use modern techniques like the AccuQuilt cutter to make scrap quilting quicker and easier. Includes 15 patterns for quilted projects including full-size bed quilts, through to accessories. This is the ultimate zero waste guide to patchwork and quilting, designed to get you raiding your stash and turning your scraps into beautiful finished makes.
£15.37
David & Charles Embroidery Made Easy Awesome Animals
Book SynopsisEnjoy 12 easy animal embroidery patterns with this beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys, plus iron-on transfers to transfer the patterns onto your fabric. Unwind with this mindful and creative craft, and watch your projects come to life with this great-value embroidery series!
£9.49
David & Charles Embroidery Made Easy Botanical Bliss
Book SynopsisEnjoy 12 easy botanical embroidery patterns with this beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys, plus iron-on transfers to transfer the patterns onto your fabric. Unwind with this mindful and creative craft, and watch your projects come to life with this great-value embroidery series!
£9.49
David & Charles Crochet Modular Blankets
Book SynopsisA collection of crochet patterns for 18 unconventional blankets. These patterns break the usual crochet blanket rules and feature motifs of different sizes and shapes to create one-of-a kind blankets that will captivate and delight!The juxtaposition of shape and scale results in vibrant designs that will be a talking point in any home. The detailed instructions and expert advice makes for accessible and easy to follow patterns, so you can enjoy making them as well as showing them off when they''re finished.The blankets use lots of different techniques: there are granny square and hexagon motifs as well as lots of different stitches including linen stitch, mosaic crochet and different joining techniques. They are also perfect projects for stash busting and for stitching on the go as you work them one motif at a time.
£15.37
David & Charles Mystery Coloring Japan
Book SynopsisThe latest trend in coloring, combining the joy of coloring with the thrill of a surprise! Each of the 30 modern illustrations features a Japanese themed picture that is revealed as you complete the color-by-numbers design, plus a riddle to ponder as you bring the artwork to life. An engaging escape for coloring enthusiasts of all levels.
£10.39
Read Books The Complete Yachtsman
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£17.99
Pan Macmillan The Bridge Ladies
Book SynopsisFor the past fifty years, Monday afternoons in New Haven have always been the same: Roz, Rhoda, Bea, Jackie and Bette - the Bridge Ladies. A card table with four folding chairs (and one dummy seat). A plate of homemade cookies or brownies on the kitchen counter somewhere, largely untouched. And once they begin the game, hours of silence, punctuated only by the sound of cards being plucked up or snapped down. As a child, Betsy Lerner thought the Bridge Ladies were fascinatingly chic, with their frosted hair-dos and shiny nylons. To the teenage Betsy, they seemed hopelessly square. As an adult, working in New York City, they were a relic of her past. But when her husband accepted a job in New Haven, she found herself right back where she started.Suddenly, the Bridge Ladies came hurtling back, their Monday lunch and Bridge Club still ongoing. They had accepted their lot in life and were, mostly, grateful. They didn't talk about their problems, much less those inTrade ReviewThrough the alchemy of a grand game, Betsy Lerner has woven a universal coming of age story for both mother and daughter. A poignant, humorous and often painful struggle through the pageantry of playing cards; a woman's face on every one. -- Patti Smith, author of Just Kids and M TrainThis is the best book about mothers and daughters I've read in decades, maybe ever. I just loved it, related to it viscerally, kept calling up my daughters to read passages aloud to them. It's about - in addition to bridge of course - mother-daughter conflict, the desire to love and be loved, aging and loss, discovery and renewal. Betsy Lerner is a beautiful, achingly honest writer, and The Bridge Ladies is at once heartbreaking and hilarious, uplifting and profound -- Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and The Triple PackageThe Bridge Ladies reminded me of Tuesdays With Morrie, except that it takes place on Mondays and it has five Morries. In this exquisitely written book, there's humor, candor, no-nonsense wisdom - and portraits of five women whose like we won't see again. I devoured it in one greedy sitting, and started re-reading as soon as I finished. -- Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book ClubBetsy Lerner's ladies--her Rozs and Rhodas, Bettes, Beas and Jackies--are our ladies, our mothers, grandmothers, and aunts. Betsy's ladies survived broken dreams, social change and families who didn't always stop to understand them, but as they cooked, cleaned and helped put the greatness in the greatest generation with their strength and spirit. Betsy Lerner takes us back to their tables, capturing her own complicated relationship with her mom and etching an entertaining portrait of a group of wonderful American women, growing older now and braving new battles, with sweetness, humor and sharp perceptiveness. This is a book with heart and feeling. -- George Hodgman, author of BettyvilleThe Bridge Ladies is a funny, tender, sometimes sad account that is often painful but always honest. * Jewish Chronicle *[Betsy's] laughter-filled memoir of rediscovery and reconciliation is a delicious delight. * Saga *Highly distinctive . . . a thoughtful, affectionate study. -- Ysenda Maxtone-Graham * Spectator *The Golden Girls meets The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants for a game of bridge and a plate of fishballs. I loved this memoir about a mother and daughter putting their differences aside -- Sara Manning * Red *In the end what we want from our mothers - and what they want from us - is acceptance. "Our mothers have been always trying to fix us, which has given us the message that we're not OK," says Betsy Lerner. Meanwhile, we daughters have been trying to fix them. Betsy's book says, stop trying to fix one another. You're both OK as you are. -- Joanna Moorhead * Guardian *Heart-warming * Sunday Express *
£10.46
Read Books Building Your Own Kitchen Furniture Step by Step Instructions to Constructing Stools and Cabinets
£9.36
Chronicle Books From Here to There
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£12.59
Chronicle Books Earth and Space Coloring Book
Book SynopsisWith more than 35 magnificent images of outer space from NASA, this coloring book will capture the imagination of anyone interested in science, astronomy, and space exploration.Each spread features a full-color photograph from NASA''s archives to inspire coloring on the adjacent page.
£12.59
Chronicle Books After Dinner Amusements Do You Remember
Book SynopsisA minty-fresh take on conversation starters, these charming little tins are perfect for all kinds of parties or on-the-go fun. Fresh content + bite-sised appeal of the 52 decks!
£9.11
Lark Books,U.S. Making Wire Bead Jewelry
Book SynopsisWire and bead jewellery is one of the hottest subjects in jewellery-making today. This book includes beautiful designs, more than 500 how-to photographs that teach you visually, and accessible and accurate instructions.
£19.79
Union Square & Co. Complete Crochet Course
Book SynopsisA complete guide for a beginning crocheter that teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch and explains all tools, materials and stitches needed to get started. This book is also invaluable for intermediate to advanced crocheters as the book delves into experienced stitches and techniques needed.
£23.75
Union Square & Co. Mandala Meditation Coloring Book
Book SynopsisColouring mandalas - traditional, intricate circular designs - can be a meditative, relaxing, and creative practice for children and adults alike. Begin your journey to calm with this beautifully packaged book, which presents 92 mandalas for your drawing pleasure. Choose the colours you want and treasure, frame, and display the final art.
£12.34
Union Square & Co. tokidoki Coloring Pad
Book SynopsisGet ready to colour, with this poster pad featuring fabulous tokidoki settings. With its thick, high-quality paper and eye-popping designs, this book offers fans an innovative new way to engage with favourite characters, like Unicorno, Donutella, Moofia and more.
£14.24
Union Square & Co. Sketchbook basic large spiral Kraft
Book SynopsisThe top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series features the popular new Kraft-cover format and includes quality paper and sturdy binding.
£14.03
Union Square & Co. tokidoki Coloring Party
Book SynopsisWith a mix of complex patterns and stand-alone images, this colouring book is the perfect way to put your own personal stamp on Donutella, Unicorno, Mermicorno, and all of the other tokidoki friends.
£12.34
Union Square & Co. Puzzlewright Guide to Chess
Book SynopsisYou don't have to be a genius to enjoy chess. The practical instruction provided here can help anyone progress from first-timer or novice to capable intermediate player in no time at all, while instilling an understanding of the game's fundamentals, and providing a strong foundation for future advancement. The game's history, the basic moves for each piece, and strategies for openings, middle game, and endgame positions are all covered, and you can measure your progress with the exercises that follow each section. Checkmating tips are included, as is advice for salvaging a draw when you have a weakened position. Unlike many other chess books, the lessons included here are designed for real-world play, using positions that newer players are more likely to encounter. Also featured is a foreword by renowned chessmaster, teacher, and columnist Bruce Pandolfini, who was the instructor played by Ben Kingsley in the filmSearching for Bobby Fischerand the chess consultant for the miniseriesThe
£10.44
Union Square & Co. Pause for Puzzles Word Searches for Leisure
£6.99
The Dundurn Group 101 Fascinating Golf Facts
Book SynopsisTee off your season with 101 delightful trivia on the greatest game.Did you know a Canadian coined the term mulligan a noun meaning do-over which many recreational golfers take on the first tee after an errant drive? Or that the creators of one of the greatest board games ever, Trivial Pursuit, also built a devilish golf course north of Toronto? How about this fact: the world's most expensive public golf course will set you back one thousand dollars to play just one round. Here's one more: Scotland, where golf was invented in the Middle Ages, later banned the sport not just once, but three times.In 101 Fascinating Golf Facts, author, historian, and award-winning golf journalist David McPherson shares these stories and 97 more fascinating and fun tales that illustrate the sport's rich history, entertaining both golf lovers and trivia buffs alike.
£13.29
Trafford Publishing Webs Crazy 8 Tattoo Coloring Book
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£8.54
GLOBAL PUBLISHER SERVICES MONTANA HORSE RACING
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£20.89
Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth Book Of Brain Games
Book SynopsisOne year to a better brain! A 52-week programme to make you sharper, day by day
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group Between Stone and Sky
Book Synopsis''This is a book about the stories we tell ourselves and one woman''s determination to make hers true'' Spectator''A fresh . . . heartfelt book that . . . makes you want to throw away your mobile, run for the hills and learn a traditional craft'' The Lady''A spirited defence of manual labour'' TLSAt the age of twenty-six, Whitney Brown met a dry-stone waller. Within weeks she was out on the hill with him in Wales, learning the language of dry-stone walling. Far away from the pressures of her old life, she found deep satisfaction in working with her hands, in the age and heft of the stones, and the ring of the hammer.Out under the open sky, Whitney relished every sore muscle and smashed finger, opportunity to stand atop a wall she''d just built and feel like the strongest woman alive. Between Stone and Sky is a celebration of the raw and rugged splendour of the Welsh countryside and the enTrade ReviewThis beautiful memoir really got under my skin -- Jenny Tattersall, Cogito Books * Guardian Travel *Confessional, heartfelt . . . memoir . . . adventure and intrigue aplenty . . . this is a book about the stories we tell ourselves and one woman's determination to make hers true. Triumphant and tragic in equal measure, Brown's story is the American dream for the millennial generation * Spectator *A spirited defence of manual labour -- Rebecca Foster * Times Literary Supplement *A fresh . . . heartfelt book that . . . makes you want to throw away your mobile, run for the hills and learn a traditional craft -- Rebecca Wallersteiner * The Lady *Refreshingly funny . . . wonderful . . . Brown's writing about the Welsh countryside, and the Welsh people, is particularly colourful; she captures their earthy warmth brilliantly with her outsider's eye. The details about walling are also fascinating and empowering: as a woman working on the land, Brown writes powerfully about the feminist emancipation she experiences . . . But the woman Brown gets to know best in this multi-textured memoir is herself, as she encourages us to find ourselves, in all weathers, in the open air -- Jude Rogers * BBC Countryfile *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth Football Quiz Book
Book SynopsisThousands of fiendish questions, on both the Premiership and international football, to tax even the most avid fan
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group Therapy Quest
Book SynopsisDid you ever want to be a hero? Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic quest to destroy monsters, defeat evil forces and fly on the back of a dragon?This interactive new self-help book puts you, the reader, in a fantasy world where every decision you make and every path you take will influence the outcome of your journey. When the seer Anka spirits you away to the world of Here, you find yourself proclaimed the Chosen One - the hero everyone is relying on to defeat the evil sorceress Mallena before she destroys everything. But you don''t feel like a hero, do you? If you choose to accept this quest, you will have an opportunity to learn the skills that you need and put together a crew of loyal friends and companions to help you with your journey. The skills are based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which has been shown through research to help people overcome depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, addictiTrade Review'Our life stories can be summarised in certain key pivotal moments. This charming book distils those moments into a small set of choices that science has shown reliably lead to life expansion or life contraction. Structured as an adventure created by the choices made, the reader gets a chance to acquire wisdom far beyond their years by focusing on what is most important: opening up, becoming aware, and moving toward your values. Give it to a young person you love: they may thank you someday for it. Highly recommended' - Steven C. Hayes, foundation professor of psychology, University of Nevada and co-developer of acceptance and commitment therapy'Dr. Scarlet's Therapy Quest is an innovative and fresh approach to taking care of your mental health. It's interactive, insightful and genuinely fun. Readers will be reminded of the choose-your-own-adventure books of their youths, allowing them to be proactive in their quest for self-help, and to be part of a story that promotes healing. I cannot recommend this book enough!' - Jenna Busch, Editor-in-chief, Legion of Leia'Scarlet's latest breaks new ground... In Therapy Quest, the author has delivered a self-help program for young readers struggling with their psychosocial demons. As with Scarlet's previous books, the skillsets of this book are based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a respected and empirically grounded program... The cast is likeable; the fantasy is fun; and the tutorials are presented even-handed' Chris Fradkin - Journal of Youth and AdolescenceAlthough mental illness is still often stigmatized, society is finally starting to accept that there's no shame in going to therapy and working on your mental health. Seeing a therapist and reading books by trained professionals can teach you important coping mechanisms, and now, you can learn these skills via an epic fantasy choose-your-own adventure -- Anna Sheffer * HelloGiggles *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth General Knowledge Quiz Book
Book SynopsisA second bumper collection of quiz questions and answers from Nick Holt, who compiled the bestselling Mammoth Quiz Book.Trade ReviewPraise for The Mammoth Quiz Book:'Best new quiz book in years!' - AmazonPraise for The Mammoth Football Quiz Book:'Excellent breadth of football questions' - Amazon
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 2
Book Synopsis''Britain''s King of Puzzles''SunA second collection of restful puzzles and brain-training activities, designed to relieve stress andinspire creativity.This book features a wide range of specially selected games to provide the perfect level of challenge and reward for your brain. Feel the tension release as you focus on each achievable and fun task, and experience the endorphin-reward buzz as you successfully complete each puzzle.Stimulating your mind with each puzzle also helps unlock your brain''s innate creativity, just assleep and rest can help you reach a breakthrough on pending tasks. This book will help you feelrefreshed and renewed, and ready to carry on with your daily life.This is the second in a series of four books by the same bestselling author, which currently includes The Mindfulness Puzzle Book, The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 2 and The Mindfulness PuzTrade ReviewThe puzzles are fresh and lively
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group The Original Area Mazes
Book Synopsis''NAOKI INABA HAS INVENTED THE PERFECT PUZZLE. ENJOY!'' Alex Bellos''Awesome puzzles! My students and I love them!''Ellen Hansen''I use these as warm-ups with 3rd and 4th grade Gifted and Talented students. They love solving these puzzles!''L. Bowe ''Loved these'' Elizabeth Shapiro ''An excellent book of short puzzles'' Once you pit your wits against area mazes, you''ll be hooked! From the genius mind of Naoki Inaba - one of the world''s most prolific and creative inventors of logic puzzles - comes a brand-new type of challenge. Area mazes have already taken Japan by storm and are set to be the next big puzzle craze. Your quest is to navigate a network of rectangles to find a missing value. The rules are simple, the puzzles are easy and the logic is clever. Just remember:- Area = length x width- Use spatial reasoning to find helpful relationships- Whole numbers are all y
£11.07
Little, Brown Book Group Thinking About Bridge
Book SynopsisThere is such an abundance of hints, tips and advice available to bridge players that when faced with a particularly difficult problem, we find ourselves scrambling to remember that crucial solution. In this book, Paul Mendelson explains that when you stop trying to remember what to do, but simply think instead, the answers to expert problems become more apparent, accessible and easier to apply at the table. Packed with tips, examples, hands to study and practise at the table, system improvements, guidance for maximising your score at duplicate pairs, and innovations just for you, for your partnership and group of bridge friends, this book will improve every reader''s game markedly.Following on from Control the Bidding and Winning Ways to Play Your Cards, Thinking About Bridge will reinforce some of the key elements of the game, whilst adding a new expert dimension on understanding to each discipline, making the game more enjoyable and you
£9.25
Little, Brown Book Group The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 3
Book SynopsisA new collection of over 160 relaxing puzzles to help you de-stress and unwindThis is the third in a series of three books by the same author, which currently includes The Mindfulness Puzzle Book and The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 2. There is a fourth book coming later in 2020. There is also an ebook, Mindfulness Puzzles for Your Kindle, comprising content from books 2 and 3.Bestselling puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore has created a wide range of specially crafted puzzles to provide the perfect level of challenge and reward for your brain, helping you both to relax and release your natural creativity. If you enjoyed the first two books in this series, you''ll love this new compilation, which includes all of your favourite puzzle types from the previous books plus some new challenges too.The aim remains the same: feel the tension release as you focus on each achievable and fun task, and experience the rewarding buzz of endorphins as you successfTrade ReviewBritain's king of puzzles * The Sun *
£9.25
Little, Brown Book Group Codebreaking
Book Synopsis''The best book on codebreaking I have read'', SIR DERMOT TURING ''Brings back the joy I felt when I first read about these things as a kid'', PHIL ZIMMERMANN ''This is at last the single book on codebreaking that you must have. If you are not yet addicted to cryptography, this book will get you addicted. Read, enjoy, and test yourself on history''s great still-unbroken messages!'' JARED DIAMOND is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel; Collapse; and other international bestsellers''This is THE book about codebreaking. Very concise, very inclusive and easy to read'', ED SCHEIDT''Riveting'', MIKE GODWIN ''Approachable and compelling'', GLEN MIRANKERThis practical guide to breaking codes and solving cryptograms by two world experts, Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh, describes the most common encryption techniques along with methods to detect and break them. It fills a gap left by outdated or very bTrade ReviewThe enthusiasm of the writing will likely pull the reader through the book . . . a good introduction to cryptology. -- Chris Christensen * Cryptologia *Quite the best book on codebreaking I have read: clear, engaging and fun. A must for would-be recruits to GCHQ and the NSA! -- Sir Dermot Turing, author of Prof, the biography of his uncle, Alan TuringApproachable, accessible, this book brings back the joy I felt when I first read about these kinds of things as a kid. -- Phil Zimmermann, creator of PGP cryptography, inductee to the Internet Hall of FameThis is THE book about code breaking. Very concise, very inclusive, and easy to read. Good references for those who would make a code like Kryptos. -- Ed Scheidt, Central Intelligence AgencyWhat could be more exciting, challenging, mysterious, and important in war than codebreaking? What could be a safer way to send a compromising message to your secret lover than to encrypt the message? If you already love spy stories and tales of business skulduggery in supposedly unbreakable ciphers, this is at last the single book that you must have. If you are not yet addicted to cryptography, this book will get you addicted. Read, enjoy, and test yourself on history's great still-unbroken messages! -- Jared Diamond is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel; Collapse; and other international bestsellersRiveting. Dunin and Schmeh show us that we each have our own inner codebreaker yearning to be set free. Codebreaking isn't just for super-geniuses with supercomputers, it's something we were all born to do. -- Mike Godwin, creator of Godwin’s Law, former general counsel, Wikimedia FoundationCodebreaking is a remarkable treatment of the art of decoding of hand-created codes. Clear and conversational in tone, it transforms a sometimes daunting topic into an approachable and compelling story. Its comprehensive survey of manual codes and techniques for cryptanalyzing them is thoroughly illustrated with real historical examples, from the Voynich Manuscript to the Zodiac Killer's encrypted messages. An excellent book for starting a deep-dive into cryptanalysis. -- Glen Miranker, former Chief Technology Officer, Apple ComputersThis is the book of my dreams: A super-clear, super-fun guide for solving secret messages of all kinds, from paper-and-pencil cryptograms to Enigma machines. With deep knowledge and skillful storytelling, Dunin and Schmeh capture the joy and power of codebreaking. -- Jason Fagone, author of the bestselling The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s EnemiesThis is the book we've all been waiting for, a page-turner packed with intrigue and mystery - the first practical book on codebreaking for the digital age. Code experts and enthusiasts Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh patiently explain the basic types of codes and ciphers, and how to detect which scheme is being used. Say you discover an aged letter covered with mysterious symbols tucked into an old book in the attic. An encrypted communication from a long-dead relative, no doubt. But what does it say? Fear no more. With over a hundred cloak-and-dagger examples, ranging from the Emperor Ferdinand II, the Holy Roman Emperor from the House of Habsburg in the 1640s; to the Zodiac Killer in northern California in the 1960s, this is what you need. What a great way to introduce a new generation to the romance of mathematics! -- Scott Kim, who gave The Art of Puzzles TED talk, puzzle designer for Discover and Scientific AmericanElonka and Klaus have created an incredible resource in this guidebook to codebreaking. In essence they found a code that needed breaking and solved it for us since a practical, up-to-date source like this did not yet exist. I cannot wait to use this book, not only to solve any cryptograms I might stumble across, but also to build new ones in my own works. An incredible, practical, up-to-date resource for codebreaking which has not existed up until now. -- Starr Long, former executive producer, Walt Disney CompanyA wonderful mix of ciphers. Beginners will be hooked on exploring the world of encryption, and those who are experienced will find much that is new. -- Craig Bauer, Editor-in-Chief of Cryptologia and author of Unsolved! The History and Mystery of the World's Greatest CiphersCryptography? Ciphers? I thought this would be an easy book to put down. I was very wrong. -- Steve Meretzky, co-author with Douglas Adams of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy computer gameWow! A book that promises to break the code to codebreaking itself. For more than a decade, I led a team of experts trying to decipher the levels of meaning in the pop-culture works of Dan Brown. Through the publication of several such guidebooks, Elonka Dunin stood out as primus inter pares among our experts on codes. I am putting this book on gift lists for many occasions and for numerous people! -- Dan Burstein, author and editor of the New York Times-bestseller, Secrets of the CodeA fun book telling the neat and weird secret histories, plus a practical guide to solving most any cipher. I wish that I had had a book like this back when I was in high school. -- Bradley Schaefer, founder of the MIT Mystery Hunt, Professor, Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State UniversityIf you're looking for a source book to learn the art and science of cracking codes, it's hard to find a better collection than the deep and well-documented collection in this book. The original cryptext is there along with the mathematical and practical tools for stripping away the layer of secrecy to read the information hidden inside. -- Peter Wayner, author of Disappearing Cryptography, Being and Nothingness on the NetElonka and Klaus are two of today's leaders in the analysis of unbroken ciphers, and with their book, you'll have the tools to join them. Codebreaking: A Practical Guide is a fantastic resource that describes not only the means and methods to break what once were considered unbreakable ciphers, but also contains intriguing histories and tales of how they've used these tools to attack real-world ciphers that have held their secrets for years. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's interested in learning the combination of deduction, intuition and perseverance involved in codebreaking. -- Wes Dafler, American Cryptogram AssociationA great resource for all types of codes and ciphers, and covers different parts of history and cultures with the respect that is deserved, including for Native Americans. -- Lonnie Henderson, Master Sergeant, United States Air Force (retired), Comanche code breakerA fascinating collection of the world's most interesting codes and ciphers and how to break them. Full of facts and fun. A must for anyone who enjoys solving quirky puzzles. -- Michael Smith, author of the #1 bestseller Station X: The Codebreakers of Bletchley Park and The Emperor’s CodesPure genius meets joy in this truly one-of-a-kind compendium . . . This book will reward everyone from the curious novice to the invested researcher . . . all the while providing tools for readers to do their own explorations into the field. -- Dr Theda Daniels-Race, M. B. Voorhies Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Louisiana State UniversityWhat a terrific cognitive romp through some of the most important cognitive puzzlers, challenges, sizzlers and stumpers throughout history, written by two of the brightest minds alive! Highly recommended for taking out one's aggression on cerebral challenges rather than, say, Twitter and Facebook friends. I cannot wait to curl up on the couch with this book and a strong cup of coffee. -- Dr Constance Steinkuehler, Informatics Professor, University of California, former Senior Advisor in the White House Office of Science and Technology PolicyTHROW YOUR OTHER BOOKS AWAY! This book goes well beyond the "how" by including historical examples, practical attacks and challenges to solve. This high-quality cryptography resource is all you need to truly understand many ciphers. -- Tyler Akins, developer, Cipher ToolsAt last a comprehensive book guiding readers through the world of codes and ciphers. Lots of general information for the casual reader, plus plenty of worked examples for enthusiasts. -- Joel Greenberg, author of Gordon Welchman: Bletchley Park’s Architect of Ultra Intelligence and Alastair Denniston: Code-Breaking from Room 40 to Berkeley Street and the Birth of GCHQFills a gap and is very welcome . . . Strongly recommended for anyone interested in classical ciphers. -- Paolo Bonavoglia, cryptologic historian, mathematics teacher at the Liceo Foscarini (retired)The crypto explorer's Baedeker. It introduces you to a variety of both famous and lesser known cryptograms throughout time, while it guides you carefully through the various processes of unraveling their secrets. -- Frode Weierud, CERN electronics engineer (retired), Visiting Research Scholar, Bletchley Park TrustPlainspoken and informative, Codebreaking: A Practical Guide shows the incredible depth of knowledge of the two authors while retaining a clarity most books of this sort have trouble duplicating. Both experts and novices will enjoy exploring the pages of this wonderful tome. -- John Feil, author of Beginning Game Level DesignIf you ever wondered about secret messages on old postcards and tombstones, in newspapers and telegrams, or are fascinated with famous unsolved riddles like the Voynich manuscript and the Kryptos sculpture, this book is for you. Dunin and Schmeh are two internationally known experts on cryptology, and here they show you step by step how to crack codes and ciphers from long before the earliest radio transmissions and interceptions to long after the commercial union of military technology and entertainment in networked computing. -- Peter Krapp, Professor of Media Studies and Informatics, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California, IrvineI have been a creator and solver of puzzles both virtual and physical my whole life, I even gave my wife a GPS-enabled puzzle box as a wedding present to lead her to our honeymoon. That being said, I could hardly imagine even approaching the problems Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh have tackled. Fortunately for my ego, there remain a few even Elonka has not yet solved. However, if you wish to start down the rabbit hole, there is no better place to start than Codebreaking: A Practical Guide. I even hear that there are a few other hidden secrets embedded in this book! Good luck! -- Richard Garriott, computer gaming pioneer, ‘Lord British’ (Ultima Online)I don't know if it's talent or genius . . . but these people are in a different world when it comes to good old logic and brains. It seems that codebreaking requires imagination, stamina and courage to follow its path to wherever it leads. Pure brilliance is barely enough to qualify for this gig. I could never decipher or encrypt anything in this category. I will never be solving cryptograms. But this book will take you on an amazing journey through an incredible maze. Darn exciting, I must say! -- David Lucas, award-winning composer, discoverer of Blue Öyster Cult, the cowbell guy!Cryptography can seem like a daunting subject, but in this book Elonka and Klaus have made it understandable, approachable, and most of all: fun! Filled with many real-world examples of the use of classical cryptography techniques, the book successfully conveys the authors' contagious passion for the art of uncovering hidden messages. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of applying the skills described in this book to unlock the mysterious secret messages. After reading this book you will be equipped with many tools to help you do it, too! -- Dave Oranchak founder of ZodiacKillerCiphers.com and host of Let’s Crack ZodiacCodebreaking: A Practical Guide is an extremely well-documented and enjoyable book written by Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh. The book provides an overview of all classical ciphers and explains with exemplary clarity how to solve them. Entertaining examples are given at each stage and challenges are presented to the reader. A long time has passed since we last saw a book dealing with the solving classical ciphers. This book is a must have in any amateur cryptographer's library. The historical perspective of the book is also extremely important as essential background to the rich history of our field for new students who will later specialize in the more mathematical aspects of modern cryptology. An excellent book! -- David Naccache, Fellow, International Association for Cryptologic ResearchBest suited for those who want to read about codebreaking with actual examples. Many specimens with images, ranging from encrypted postcards to historical messages, are conveniently classified in chapters and their solutions are explained. -- Satoshi Tomokiyo, webmaster of Cryptiana: Articles on Historical CryptographyA book with many interesting stories behind real historic cryptograms. These are clustered according to the ciphers behind. And the best thing: You are introduced to free and modern software to break them yourself. -- Bernhard Esslinger, Professor of Applied Cryptography at the University of Siegen, GermanyI'll say it in cleartext: This is the most useful book on codebreaking you can have in your library. -- A. J. JacobsEasy to grasp, amateur-friendly, full of real-life examples of encryption and systematically surveys the main encryption methods in a fresh way. A lovely starting manual for any crypto novice. -- Benedek Láng, Chair of Philosophy and History of Science Department, Budapest University of Technology and EconomicsA practical and engaging guide to the codes and ciphers that have been used throughout history. The story behind a code is often as important and compelling as the code itself, and Dunin and Schmeh never fail to deliver with each one they examine. -- Scott M. Jones, Director, Electronic Frontiers Forums Track at Dragon Con, AtlantaA comprehensive, yet accessible resource for a contemporary understanding of the past and present of codebreaking. The kind of resource that is useful for beginners, yet encyclopedic for more experienced readers. -- Lindsay Grace, Knight Chair of Interactive Media, University of Miami, School of CommunicationTakes a fresh approach to the art of codebreaking, providing many historical examples, each with a complete backstory. This book treats each cipher as a mystery waiting and wanting to be solved, and eagerly invites the reader to share in the excitement of cracking ciphers. -- Dr James Church, Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University, author of Learning Haskell Data AnalysisOne of the most helpful guides outside the National Security Agency (NSA) to cracking ciphers. But even if you don't become a codebreaker, this book is full of fascinating crypto lore. -- Steven Levy, New York Times-bestselling author of Crypto, Hackers, and Facebook: The Inside StoryA hands-on, roller-coaster ride through the cunning world of ciphers and codes. -- Nick Pelling, ciphermysteries.comTwo well-known code-breaking experts have joined forces and produced a book that takes a very practical look into how one solves historical ciphers, with a lot of useful theory along the way. -- René Zandbergen, author of The Voynich Manuscript: The World's Most Mysterious and Esoteric CodexA fascinating glimpse into the world of ciphers, codes, and secrets. It works equally well as a primer for the novice and as a reference for the enthusiast. Nznmvat! -- Raph Koster, author of bestselling game-design book, A Theory of FunI dare you to find a more diverse, a more mind-blowing, a more intriguing collection of stories about codes and code breaking. This isn't just a book about cryptography and cryptanalysis, it's a fascinating glimpse into humankind's use of secrecy and deception to serve a variety of interests. -- Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, author of the New York Times-bestselling nonfiction thriller, The Spy Who Couldn’t SpellMakes it easy for the reader to do a deep dive into the many codes and ciphers still unsolved. This is a fantastic guide to cryptography, Dunin and Schmeh do a masterful job of explaining most known methods complete with historical commentary. -- Foaad Khosmood, Associate Professor of Computer Science, California Polytechnic State University, co-founder of the Global Game JamA celebration of historical ciphers and codes - from how they work to how they can be broken. A gentle and enthralling introduction for the novice with scores of challenge problems, a guide for the student of classical cryptology, and a delight for the expert with dozens of unsolved problems to attack. -- Kent D. Boklan, National Security Agency-trained cryptologist, Professor of Computer Science at Queens College, City University of New YorkAn encyclopedia of practical code breaking with a variety of high-profile, real-life encrypted messages. It teaches everything from how to solve parts of the famous CIA Kryptos sculpture to encrypted prisoner messages and other crime mysteries. The book takes a firm position that such puzzles can actually be solved and decrypted, and provides expert guidance, methodology and examples. It is superbly illustrated and written, once you start reading, it is very hard to stop! It provides solid historical and cryptanalytic and linguistic background knowledge and it has great educational value. -- Nicolas Courtois, cryptology lecturer at University College LondonEssential reading for anyone interested in solving ciphers. Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh have well-established reputations as skilled writers about cryptology. This book excels, with over 100 examples of historical ciphers. Dunin and Schmeh explain how many were solved, while leaving others for enthusiasts to unravel. -- Ralph Erskine, co-editor of The Bletchley Park Codebreakers; member of the editorial board of CryptologiaFilled with over 200 classic and little-known enciphered documents and puzzles, this book guides the reader through the underlying principles of encipherment, the principles and processes involved in deciphering, and the ultimate outcome. -- Tom Perera, Enigma expertA fascinating look into the hidden world of making - and breaking - secret codes and ciphers, filled with intriguing stories of urgent messages sent by criminals, spies, and even lovers throughout history. -- Bob Bates, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, International Game Developers AssociationAn inspiring, profusely illustrated encyclopedia of challenges, set in their original cultural and historical context. A delight for experts and beginners. A thoughtful workbook companion to David Kahn's classic, The Codebreakers. -- Nicholas Gessler, PhD Anthropology, UCLA, Duke University (retired), author of 'The Computerman, the Cryptographer and the Physicist’ in Alan Turing: His Work and ImpactIt was time for a book like this. This masterpiece is both an extension as well as a successor of the existing and nowadays partially outdated works about (unsolved) codes and cryptography - from Helen F. Gaines to David Kahn. -- Tobias Schrödel, IT security expert and comedy-hacker, as seen on sternTVCryptography is but a game of secrets - who better than a game developer to walk you through the science, art, and history of this remarkable field? -- Dan Kaminsky, security researcher, Chief Scientist, White OpsThis brilliant, passionate, irresistible book has it all: twisty mystery, codebreaking, secrets, encrypted messages! What's not to love? -- Nancy Austin, co-author of New York Times #1 bestselling A Passion for ExcellenceThis book not only breaks down the art of codebreaking in a manner comprehensible to a layperson like myself, but it contextualizes it in a series of compelling vignettes; recounting encrypted secrets, schemes and mysteries woven into a history of human dramas, great and small. This combination of puzzle and story makes for an eminently devourable read! -- Tracy Butler, author and artist of the award-winning webcomic LackadaisyA treasure chest with a plethora of historical illustrations and photos chronicling cryptography dating from centuries ago all the way up to today.This is a great gift book for young and old, and a fitting augmentation to any library's collection. -- Joe Torre, Senior Hardware Engineer (retired), Amiga ComputersI hope this book will inspire more people to take an interest in the exciting hobby of cryptology. Well, at least that one prodigy who finally decodes the Voynich manuscript . . . -- Oliver Knörzer, author of the webcomic Sandra and WooQvjuh huqtydw jxyi reea, yj'i xqht je ijef coiubv vhec mhyjydw uluhojxydw yd syfxuhi! Vehjkdqjubo, Y qc qrbu je huiyij. -- Iecuedu Mu Vekdt, Rheaud qdt Ierrydw Ekjiytu qd Uisqfu HeecAnother kind of Applied Cryptography. -- Whitfield Diffie, Turing Laureate and member of the NSA Cryptologic Hall of Honor, creator of public-key cryptography
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Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth Book of Codeword Puzzles
Book SynopsisThe Mammoth Book of Codeword Puzzles is a truly bumper collection of these hugely popular puzzles - also known as codewords, cipher crosswords and cipher word puzzles. There are also some fun variations in the form of dropouts, keywords, coded quotes and long diversions.In a codeword puzzle, each grid is made up of numbered squares, with each number corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. A few letters are given, but the rest must be discovered by using logic and word power to crack the code. HOURS OF STIMULATING PUZZLE FUN!
£12.34
Little, Brown Book Group The Book Lovers Quiz Book
Book Synopsis''The perfect gift for quizzers'' VAL McDERMID''Outside of a dog, The Book Lover''s Quiz Book is every bookworm''s best friend -- inside of a dog . . . well, if you know the rest, you''re going to love this book''PETER HANINGTON, author of A Dying Breed, peterhanington.co.uk ''Brilliantly inventive and entertaining questions from the bookworm''s bookworm'' MARK MASON, author of Walk the Lines, Question Time and many more''A book quiz quiz book what more could lovers of books, quizzes and quizzes about books desire? And marvellous it is too, Wiggleworth proving himself quite the literary Magnus Magnussen of our social media age'' TRAVIS ELBOROUGH traviselborough.co.uk ''This is the ultimate literary quiz book and Gary Wigglesworth is the quizmaster to end all quizmasters'' DAVID QUANTICK davidquantick.com This is a literary quiz book with a difference. RatheTrade ReviewThe perfect gift for quizzers. -- Val McDermidConsistently fun and often also very funny. -- Alan Connor, author of The Joy of QuizWhat a wonderful, joyous, fun book this is. For book lovers every answer jogs a warm memory, while every unknown signposts a future literary treat. -- Stuart Turton, author of iThe Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle & The Devil and the Dark WaterThis is the ultimate literary quiz book and Gary Wigglesworth is the quizmaster to end all quizmasters. -- David Quantick, author of Night Train and writer for The Thick of It and VeepPerfect for you if you love books and can't be bothered to answer questions on anything else. -- Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike mysteriesMy favourite quiz, now in book form! -- Anne Miller, QI elf and author of Mickey and the Animal SpiesGary's quiz nights are genuinely legendary, and in the old times they were a place you could guarantee seeing at least one or two of the QI Elves - racking our brains. So I can't recommend this book highly enough . . . -- James Harkin, Head QI Elf and podcaster for No Such Thing as a FishPerfect for book-lovers, quiz-lovers and literary-fact-lovers. Witty and interesting; clever and challenging - while still having something for everyone (especially those brilliant Say What You See drawings). This book is great fun. -- Claire Fuller, author of Our Endless Numbered Days, Swimming Lessons and Bitter OrangeThe Book Lover's Quiz Book is my new go-to gift for readers, writers, culture vultures and word-nerds. Smart, witty, challenging, and endless fun. I can't imagine a book quiz book done better. -- Michael Hughes, author of Country and The Countenance DivineBrilliantly inventive and entertaining questions from the bookworm's bookworm. -- Mark Mason, author of Question Time, Walk the Lines and many moreA quiz book that manages that elusive balance between the hugely satisfying and the brain ticklingly challenging. A must have for book lovers. -- Anna James, author of Pages & CoQuite literally The Book of All Books! A little piece of heaven for the competitive literature lover. -- Jayne Sharp, writer, voice-over artist, comedy actress @jaynesharpOutside of a dog, The Book Lover's Quiz Book is every bookworm's best friend - inside of a dog . . . well, if you know the rest, you're going to love this book. -- Peter Hanington, author of A Dying Breed and A Single SourceWhether in person in the pub or online on Twitter, Gary Wigglesworth's book quizzes are never less than witty, addictive and informative. His 'Say What You See' drawings representing book titles - for example a gravestone bearing the symbol p - are a particular highlight. This volume collects together twenty-four quizzes, including a Christmas-themed one, for you to play at home, with friends and family or via Zoom. The perfect gift for the book lover in your life. -- Paul Tudor Owen, author of The Weighing of the HeartAs we inch towards the end of the year that saw many of us became ardent armchair quizzers, The Book Lover's Quiz Book is the ideal Christmas present for the reader in your life, regardless of age, ability, or taste. So much love and thought has gone into making this book both challenging and accessible. Loved the touches of humour throughout. -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies and Cold Stone HeartA book quiz quiz book what more could lovers of books, quizzes and quizzes about books desire? And marvellous it is too, Wigglesworth proving himself quite the literary Magnus Magnusson of our social media age. -- Travis Elborough, author of The Bus We Loved, The Long-Player GoodbyeThink you know your literary trivia? Think again! A fun, and occasionally fiendish, collection of questions to test even the most ardent quizzer. -- Scott Pack, publisher, author and editorIt's brilliant. Love the cartoon clues. Couldn't stop playing. Well done. -- Martin Walker, author of the Bruno detective seriesI love pub quizzes and this is a chance to recreate one of the best at home. -- Mhairi McFarlane, author of Who's That Girl and You Had Me At HelloGary's quizzes are perfectly pitched . . . this book will make an ideal Christmas present for readers who enjoy a good quiz. -- shinynewbooks.co.uk
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Little, Brown Book Group Bill Edgars Quirky Football Quiz Book
Book Synopsis''Bill Edgar is simply the best. His quizzes draw upon one of the greatest minds in football. This is a book nobody with a love of the game can afford to miss''MATTHEW SYED''It must be good if it''s Bill''s book!!''JAMIE CARRAGHER''The stuff he comes up with is absolutely fantastic. There are stats, and stats, and his stats are excellent''JOHN MURRAY, BBC Radio Football CorrespondentA MUST-BUY FOR ANY FOOTBALL FAN, THIS BUMPER QUIZ BOOK IS PACKED WITH 1,000 QUESTIONS ABOUT FOOTBALL, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM EYE-OPENING OR AMUSING.Bill Edgar has been a football writer for The Times for the past 23 years, specialising in statistics, curiosities and quizzes. He has been compiling quizzes regularly since 2008. With this quiz book he sets out to intrigue and entertain, rather than simply pose questions. Every question includes a stat or piece of trivia that is fascinating and entertaining, which readers will eTrade ReviewThe brilliant Bill Edgar in The Times . . . Some of the stuff he comes up with is absolutely fantastic. There are stats, and stats, and his stats are excellent. -- JOHN MURRAY, BBC Radio Football CorrespondentBill Edgar is simply the best. His quizzes draw upon one of the greatest minds in football. This is a book nobody with a love of the game can afford to miss. -- Matthew SyedI will endorse before I've read it! It must be good if it's Bill's book!! -- Jamie Carragher
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Little, Brown Book Group The Book Lovers Quiz Book 2
Book SynopsisPut your bookworm reputation on the line and prove your literary knowledge with this collection of quizzes for book whizzes.Book lovers can answer questions by themselves or host a quiz among friends with twenty-four quizzes to keep you guessing with a variety of question styles including:- ''Blankety Books'', where you must fill in the missing word in each title- Anagrams to decipher- ''Two of a Kind'', where you must identify a character and author who share the same initials- Guess the book with ''Say What You See'' pictures and badly drawn covers- ''Book Bingo''The quizzes are carefully weighted so avid bookworms will get a workout, while more casual readers can still have lots of fun having a go. All questions are designed to aid guessing, with multiple-choice answers and hints, and make the reader smile with amusing wrong answers, clever red herrings, little-known facts and footnotes.Trade ReviewPerfect for the home, the pub or waiting in a queue, The Book Lover's Quiz Book 2 will remind you of your favourite books and give you a list of new ones to search out. The questions range from "I know that!" to ones that will make your brain attempt a desperate bid for freedom. In other words, an absolute delight of a book -- Johnny Mains, award-winning editor and creator of Dead Funny: Horror Stories By ComediansAn entertaining challenge for all book-lovers -- Claire Fuller, award-winning author of Unsettled GroundA delightful book that leads to yet more delightful books - there are no wrong answers, because every time you can't answer the question you'll be excited that has led to a book that you need to get to know. Best read near a library -- Robin InceFor someone like me who loves books and loves quizzes, this is perfection. But I'm struggling to answer the question, "Is this a book about quizzes or a quiz about books?" -- Charlie Higson, writer, comedian and actorThe questions are brilliantly funny, wide-ranging and surprising -- Bethan Roberts, author of My PolicemanThere aren't many sequels that outdo the original - The Godfather II. Home Alone 2. Aliens. To that limited list we need to add The Book Lover's Quiz Book 2. Bookworms rejoice! It's even wittier, wiser and more challenging than the excellent original -- Peter Hanington, author of the William Carver novelsDelightfully twisty questions to find out whether you're the greatest of the book nerds -- Ben Aaronovitch, author and screenwriterWhen humour meets a love of books: Gary Wigglesworth never, ever forgets to be fun -- Alan Connor, writer, journalist and Only Connect questions editor
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Headline Publishing Group The Floor is Lava
Book Synopsis''A brilliant book of 100 games you can play anywhere in your house or garden.'' The Sun Playing games can be so enjoyable but don''t you often find yourself playing the same old games time and time again? Well, why not let Ivan Brett inspire you with over 99 games to entertain any gathering of friends or family? Inside The Floor is Lava you''ll find 100 games to satisfy any busy family and most require no equipment other than pencil and paper. There''s everything from fiendish brain teasers and number puzzles to witty wordplays and physical challenges. You''ll find something for everyone to enjoy and avoid the whole family resorting to screen-time! In short, this is a how-to for turning time together into quality time together. It''s time to put down your screens and pick up the fun! You''ll find games for every occasion: * occupy the kids on rainy Trade ReviewRemember making up games on the long drive to your summer holiday? Ivan Brett has put the best into a new book. * S Magazine, Sunday Express *Great fun and full of unusual and interesting ideas. * Parentsintouch.co.uk *No phones, no headphones... these fun and portable pastimes can make road trips a lot more pleasurable. * Simple Things *The book that no home should be without at Christmas! * Lancashire Post *These games will make long car journeys with the grandchildren fly by! * Saga *This book is actually full of brilliant family-friendly games to play in whatever situation you find yourselves. Included inside are games for potentially fraught occasions such as traffic jams, sitting around the kitchen table, or long journeys and flights, as well as for when you're just stuck inside on a rainy day. With 100 games lovingly curated, it's the perfect catch-all to have on hand. * Expert Reviews *100 games to keep your coronavirus lockdown creative and as much fun as possible * the Sun *A brilliant book of 100 games you can play anywhere in your house or garden. * Sun *
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group Bored Games
Book SynopsisThe author of the smash hit, The Floor is Lava, is back with 101 fun-filled, boredom-busting games to occupy the whole family during the summer holidays.Starting to get fed up of endless games of Would You Rather? Or is screen-time taking over your life? Well, this is the book to bring everyone together, with an endless selection of creative games you can come back to time and time again.You''ll quickly find the right game to match ANY occasion with games for one, for pairs or for groups. Most are quick to set up and require minimal equipment - ideal for anyone looking for straight up fun. Bored? Games! is the ultimate book of games to keep everyone entertained.There''s games for any occasion: * Rainy days* Around the table games* Single-player games* Games for groups* Travel games* Summer holiday ideasNO BATTERIES REQUIRED. Trade ReviewIvan Brett has collected together a 101 of them, just in time for the summer holidays . . . the range is huge . . . a worthy entry on any bookshelf. * Tabletop Gaming magazine *
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group Lease on Love
Book Synopsis''This was a BEAUTIFUL love story. If you enjoyed The Flatshare, you will love Lease on Love!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I don''t think I have ever been in love with a book more than I am in love with Lease on Love'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewA fun, heart-warming light heated read. Highly enjoyable, and I can''t wait to see what the talented Falon comes up with next'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewBeach Read meets The Flatshare in this warmly funny and delightfully sharp rom-com about a down-on-her-luck young woman who turns an innocent mix-up between a dating app and a roommate app into a new chance at love.................................................................................She wasn''t looking for love until it landed on her door
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