Hobbies, Games & Quizzes
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book 1: 200 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Challenge yourself with this set of cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors. Following in the tradition of The Times’ authoritative, highest-quality, challenging cryptic crosswords, this latest collection offers an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time and exercise the grey matter with intriguing clues and complex wordplay. Enjoy pitting your wits against the crafty elegance of the world’s best crossword setters Addictive, taxing and compelling, this book is packed with 200 high-quality puzzles chosen by former Times Crossword Editors. Puzzles taken from previously published titles.
£8.99
Galison Kitty McCall Leopard Vase 144 Piece Wood Puzzle
The Kitty McCall Leopard Vase 144 Piece Wood Puzzle features a bold color illustration of a floral arrangement in vase by Nigerian-born, UK-based artist, Kitty McCall. Influenced by the natural world around her, along with the vibrant landscape of her early childhood in Nigeria, Kitty McCall has developed a signature style of bold colors, overlaid patterns, and shapes to create geometric designs and floral landscapes for interiors, and accessories.• Box Size: 7 x 7 x 1.75, 178 x 178 x 44 mm• Puzzle Size: 8.75 x 8.75, 222 x 222 mm• 144 Wood Pieces• Foil Stamped Box• Includes Puzzle Insert with Puzzle Image
£18.33
Media Lab Books The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Random Tables: 300+ Unique Roll Tables to Enhance Your Worldbuilding, Storytelling, Locations, Magic and More for 5th Edition RPG Adventures
The Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables provides hundreds of tables for nearly every worldbuilding and gameplay situation GMs may come across. Need to know what the local food is like? Roll for it. Need to know how the city’s plumbing is organized or if they have a sewer system? Roll for it. Need to know what specific pathology drives the mad draconian warlord just beyond the city’s gates? Roll for it. Want to determine what a sorcerer’s spell effects look like or what unique way they cast their spells? You know the answer! When warranted, many of the table results are “enhanced” with supplemental information to help clarify roll results, like how a particular type of government is run, or what a particular style of architecture looks like . Other tables will have a branching element, providing a path to fleshing out larger scale subjects that require more detail than can be provided with a single table. The book also includes three one-shot adventures that help GMs put the book’s tables into play right away, so that they can see exactly how helpful and enhancing they can be. The Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables fills in the holes of gameplay, enriching every scene, setting, character and event, while also adding new, unexpected elements to shake things up and keep players on their toes.
£18.89
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Ultimate Killer Su Doku book 2: 360 of the deadliest Su Doku puzzles (The Times Su Doku)
The ideal gift for su doku enthusiasts. If you like to live dangerously and push beyond your mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times' toughest Ultimate Killer puzzles. A bumper collection of more than 360 puzzles for hard-core solvers. Selected from The Times these puzzles will challenge the sharpest minds. Includes Deadly-level Killer puzzles, and Extra Deadly, to really test your limits: this is the only place you'll find such a torturous collection in a single book. These puzzles are not for the fainthearted, they use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku, and have an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well. But unlike with previous books, there is no chance to ease yourself in with Easy, or even Tough puzzles: this book is the Ultimate Killer Su Doku – completely deadly. Puzzles in this collection are taken from Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Books 5, 6 and 7.
£8.29
Aconyte Books Everybody Wins: Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made
The revolution in tabletop gaming revealed and reviewed, in this entertaining and informative look at over 40 years of award-winning games.The annual Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) Awards are like the Oscars of the tabletop. Acclaimed British author and games expert James Wallis investigates the winners and losers of each year’s contest to track the incredible explosion in amazing new board games. From modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, and Dixit to once-lauded games that have now been forgotten (not to mention several popular hits that somehow missed a nomination), this is a comprehensive yet hugely readable study of the best board games ever made, penned by one of the most knowledgeable commentators on the hobby.
£22.46
Union Square & Co. Second-Degree Brown Belt Kakuro
Were giving you the second degree … in brown-belt kakuro training! Go from good to great with these tough puzzles. Complete them all, and youll be ready to earn your black belt.
£8.23
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book
Pit your worldly wits against family and friends, or just challenge yourself, with this ultimate travel trivia book. With head-scratching questions on everything from geography and culture to history, wildlife and transport, it's a fun and challenging test for all ages - and the perfect addition to any trip. Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book is split into three sections: Easy, Medium and Hard, with 100 quizzes in total, each featuring 20+ questions that will confound adults and kids alike. Perfect for social get-togethers, rainy days and family trips, this fun and illustrated book also makes a great gift! Themed rounds include: Food and drink Transport Culture Flags Famous landmarks Seas and oceans Wildlife History Books Islands Museums Sporting venues Mountains Film locations Rivers Space travel Capital cities Currencies Languages And lots more! About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
£8.23
Galison Curiosities 1000 Piece Puzzle in Square Box
Curiosities 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison features a vignette of various oddities and wonders of the world for a fun and challenging puzzling experience. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. 1000 pieces, Ribbon Cut Box Size: 8 x 8 x 2.5, 203 x 203 x 63 mm, Puzzle Size: 27 x 20, 686 x 508 mm Includes Color Puzzle Insert with Puzzle Image Virtually No Puzzle Dust Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.
£13.33
Adams Media Corporation The Advanced Roblox Coding Book: An Unofficial Guide, Updated Edition: Learn How to Script Games, Code Objects and Settings, and Create Your Own World!
Make the most out of your Roblox experience with The Advanced Roblox Coding Book—now updated with new content, including updated avatar customization, movement and animation updates, and more! The Advanced Roblox Coding Book provides next-level, beginner-friendly guidance for middle-grade readers using Roblox Studio and Lua code to create interactive games. Players will learn where and how to use scripts, how to introduce variables and customize graphic elements, and then how to put these skills together into fun and interesting games and experiences. With examples, step-by-step instructions, and game creation walkthroughs, this book has everything a Roblox creator needs!
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Wordsearches 10: 300 themed wordsearches (Collins Wordsearches)
Reach for your trusty pen or pencil and tackle this bumper collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid? You will find the solutions at the back of the book. Relax and give your brain a workout. Ideal for whiling away your time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Codeword 14: 200 cracking logic puzzles (The Times Puzzle Books)
Challenge yourself with word and number puzzles 200 brand new compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times. Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords. The concept is simple: each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code! The most difficult puzzles for top solvers contain no solved letters so you need to employ all your logical strategies to crack those. The Codeword series is so popular because you don’t need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you’ll be working your brain, it’s the perfect way to unwind.
£7.99
Union Square & Co. Third-Degree White Belt Kakuro
We’re giving you the THIRD DEGREE! Our first- and second-degree Martial Arts Kakuro books were so incredibly popular that we know people are eager for more! So here's the next level of challenge for fans of these addictive conundrums that feature little numbers throughout the grid. Solvers have to fill in the blanks with digits that add up to the little numbers. It's fun, and it stretches your mental muscles, too! Beginners welcome! These 150 puzzles are perfect for kakuro newbies.
£8.23
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Book 13: 200 of the deadliest Su Doku puzzles (The Times Su Doku)
Specially compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really tests their mettle. Prepare yourself for the toughest Su Doku challenge there is. These diabolically difficult Ultimate Killer Su Doku puzzles will really put your brainpower to the test as you ‘warm up’ with the 100 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling yourself to take on the 100 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge? Not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that multiplies the challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1 to 9, but also to make sure that the outlined sections, called cages, add up to the number given in each cage. Warning: Not suitable for amateur puzzlers!
£7.20
Union Square & Co. White Belt Kakuro: 150 Puzzles
Kakuro is the next hot puzzle craze, and everyone can give it a try with this new, multilevel series. These language-free number puzzles use pure logic and require just simple arithmetic to solve. So, in addition to being fun, they help develop your powers of deduction and reasoning. Beginners can get started - and more experienced solvers hone their skills - with these perfectly tiered "belt" books, each containing 150 kakuros. They take their cue from the belt colors in martial arts: white is for novices, green for intermediates, brown for very accomplished players, and black for those consummate experts who crave a challenge.
£8.23
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Ultimate Killer Su Doku: 360 of the deadliest Su Doku puzzles (The Times Su Doku)
The ideal gift for su doku enthusiasts. If you like to live dangerously and push beyond your mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times' toughest Ultimate Killer puzzles. A bumper collection of more than 360 puzzles for hard-core solvers. Selected from The Times these puzzles will challenge the sharpest minds. Includes Deadly-level Killer puzzles, and Extra Deadly, to really test your limits: this is the only place you'll find such a torturous collection in a single book. These puzzles are not for the fainthearted, they use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku, and have an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well. But unlike with previous books, there is no chance to ease yourself in with Easy, or even Tough puzzles: this book is the Ultimate Killer Su Doku – completely deadly. Puzzles in this collection are taken from Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Books 1, 2 and 3.
£7.99
Galison Michael Storrings Dog Park in Four Seasons 1000 Piece Puzzle
Award-winning designer, illustrator, and creative director Michael Storrings highlights the beauty of the four seasons in Michael Storrings Dog Park in Four Seasons 1000 Piece Puzzle. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. 1000 pieces, Ribbon cut Box: 11.25 x 8.25 x 2, 286 x 210 x 51mm Puzzle Size: 27 x 20, 686 x 508 mm Includes Puzzle Insert Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks
£13.33
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Jane Austen Escape Room Book
An exciting new take on a literary classic, The Jane Austen Escape Room Book is sure to delight and intrigue fans, old and new, of Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice.This elegant book presents a chance to experience a classic piece of literature in an all-new way. The Jane Austen Escape Room Book combines the characters that you know and love with the intrigue of mystery as you solve puzzles and riddles to help Elizabeth find her way back to the arms of Mr. Darcy. This thrilling new take on the ever-adored Pride and Prejudice, exquisitely illustrated by Marjolein Bastin, is the perfect gift for the Jane Austen fan in your life!
£19.99
Simon & Schuster Live to Tell the Tale: Combat Tactics for Player Characters
From the author of The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes an introduction to combat tactics for Dungeons & Dragons players.In his first book, The Monsters Know What They’re Doing (based on his popular blog), Keith Ammann unleashed upon the D&D world a wave of clever, highly evolved monster tactics. Now it’s only fair that he gives players the tools they need to fight back…and prevail! An introduction to combat tactics for fifth-edition Dungeons & Dragons players, Live to Tell the Tale evens the score. It examines the fundamentals of D&D battles: combat roles, party composition, attacking combos, advantage and disadvantage, Stealth and Perception, and more…including the ever-important consideration of how to run away! Don’t worry about creating a mathematically perfect character from square one. Survival isn’t about stats—it’s about behavior! With four turn-by-turn, roll-by-roll, blow-by-blow sample battles, Live to Tell the Tale breaks down how to make the best choices for your cherished characters so that they can survive their adventures, retire upon their accumulated riches, and tell stories about the old days that nobody will ever believe.
£17.09
Dover Publications Inc. The Book of Tangrams: 700 Puzzles
£8.72
Orion Publishing Co The World of Agatha Christie 1000piece Jigsaw
1000-PIECE PUZZLE featuring Agatha Christie''s life and novels in all their mysterious detail. Finished puzzle measures 680 x 485mmSPOT FAMOUS CHARACTERS, crime-solving clues, and historical locations as you build the puzzle. Track down Agatha Christie''s most memorable characters, from Poirot and Miss Marple to Tommy & Tuppence and Parker Pyne, as well as real moments from Agatha Christie''s lifeINCLUDES A FOLD-OUT POSTER featuring fun facts about the Queen of Crime and her creationsSTURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting and storageFollow the trail of murder and mystery set by the Queen of Crime! Travel down the Nile, on the Orient Express and into the drawing rooms of English country homes, hot on the heels of Poirot, Miss Marple and other famous characters, as you piece together this detailed jigsaw featuring Agatha Christie and her real-life inspiration. Includes a fold-out poster highlighting 60 baffling and brillian
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Wordsearches 6: 300 themed wordsearches (Collins Wordsearches)
Reach for your trusty pen or pencil and tackle this bumper collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid? You will find the solutions at the back of the book. Relax and give your brain a workout. Ideal for whiling away your time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.
£7.20
Penguin Books Ltd How to Win At Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLearn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate playersHow to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humour that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess-openings, endings, tactics, and strategy-and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform.Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess.
£20.00
Galison Ever Upward Grow Your Own Way 1000 Piece Puzzle
The Ever Upward Grow Your Own Way 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison draws inspiration from vintage packaging for both a challenging as well as joyous puzzle experience. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.• 1000 pieces, Random cut• Box Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 2', 86 x 210 x 51 mm, Puzzle Size: 27 x 20', 508 x 686 mm• Includes Color Puzzle Insert with Puzzle Image• Virtually No Puzzle Dust• Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.
£14.40
Galison Jonathan Adler Petals 750 Piece Shaped Puzzle
Jonathan Adler is a design company that creates luxe and livable interiors and chic products that are synonymous with modern American glamour. The Jonathan Adler Petals 750 Piece Shaped Foil Puzzle from Galison features an image of a beautifully handed-beaded pink flower. The finished puzzle is in the shape the bloom. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. 750 Foil-stamped Pieces, Random Cut 2 Piece Drawer Box: 9.875 x 8.25 x 2, 251 x 210 x 51 mm Ribbon Pull Drawer Box with Foil Stamping Foil-stamped box and puzzle pieces Includes Puzzle Insert with Puzzle Image Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.
£26.25
Union Square & Co. Second-Degree Green Belt Kakuro
Looking for something challenging but not impossible, something to bump up your kakuro technique? These medium-hard “green” puzzles are just right for honing intermediate skills.
£10.33
HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Crosswords 6: 300 quick crossword puzzles (Collins Crosswords)
A bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these? You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book. Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.
£7.74
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 18: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge your brain with word puzzles A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw. This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as the times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch! The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.
£10.99
HarperCollins Focus True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: 500 Insane-But-True Facts That Will Shock and Impress Your Friends
Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 true trivia facts that sound absurd. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t!Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night, or start the most interesting conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to outsmart everyone around and blow their minds. Topics include: Science American Sports History Pop Culture Nature Put your game face on, and prove once and for all that you are the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some wild and crazy trivia and facts such as: True or False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its head cut off. True or False? The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary. How many baseballs does the MLB use every season? What state has jousting as its official sport? True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Stump everyone with True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!
£9.99
Batsford Ltd Logical Chess : Move By Move: Every Move Explained
Having learnt the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively. Chernev thoughtfully explains the decision-making process and contextual meaning behind each move as it’s made. This makes it easy to follow along and reap the rewards of his wisdom, assimilating what makes a bad move, a good move, or a winning move. Learn how to strengthen your abilities through the power of positional play, and how to appreciate the consquences of actions made or not made on the board, with this enduring bestseller from one of the most highly regarded chess writers of all time.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Killer Su Doku Book 18: 200 lethal Su Doku puzzles (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with number puzzles The latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from The Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of arithmetic. This addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the numbers 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well. With 200 new Moderate, Tricky, Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles, there is no chance to ease yourself in with simple puzzles. For those who like to live dangerously and pushbeyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times' next, terribly tough instalment.
£7.99
Headline Publishing Group Assassin's Creed - Escape Room Puzzle Book: Explore Assassin's Creed in an escape-room adventure
The Assassin's Creed Escape Room Puzzle Book is an exciting journey through history in which you must solve a series of puzzles and mysteries to save humanity. You are Joey, a museum worker who comes across a mysterious blade that sets in motion a chain of events that completely upends your life. Drawn into the world of the Assassins, you must tour through time and space – from 5th century BCE Greece to the catacombs of medieval Venice – in order to foil a malevolent Isu plot.Featuring characters and locations familiar to fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise and written by an experienced real-life escape-room creator, this immersive escape-room experience is both visually exciting and a difficult puzzle quest.Can you solve the conundrums and reveal the Isu plan in time to save the world?
£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles An updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 brand-new annotated practice crosswords. Cryptic crosswords are no longer the preserve of the elite: in this easy-to-use guide, Tim demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue. With clear pictorially presented explanations for many clues, you can revel in the deep satisfaction that comes from finishing cryptic crossword puzzles. Designed to apply to the solving of any cryptic crossword, this book develops and expands Tim’s first book, How to Master The Times Crossword, and is designed to guide the cryptic crossword beginner to an enriched solving experience. 24 clearly annotated practice puzzles from different newspaper and magazine sources Many new hints and tips to help every solver Greatly expanded lists e.g. of those all-important abbreviations you should know 10 top tips from a champion solver on how to tackle a typical daily cryptic Up-to-date sections on the latest help available online eg smartphone and tablet apps In-depth and clear explanations of every clue and puzzle answer Suitable for children as an introduction to cryptics
£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Odins Ravens
Ages: 8+Number of players: 2Playing time: 30 minutesComponents: 106 cards and 2 wooden ravensEvery morning Odin sends his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, across the entire planet to bring back news of what life is like on Earth. Naturally, after thousands of years, they''ve gotten a little competitive . . . Race through the landscape in opposite directions to be the first to return to Odin with your news. Focus on speed, enlist the help of the trickster god Loki to create shortcuts, or hinder your opponent. Odin''s Ravens is a fast-playing race game of thought and memory for two players.
£18.98
Octopus Publishing Group 52 Things to Learn on the Loo: Things to Teach Yourself While You Poo
Expand your mind as you lighten your load! Make use of those dull moments on the lavatory by teaching yourself how a starfish eats a clam, how to say “Hello” in every European language and what the dot over an “i” is called. Covering all types of trivia, from science and natural history to the different types of moustache, this little book contains enough fascinating facts to keep you learning throughout the year. You will pick up impressive knowledge and remarkable wisdom such as: The capital cities of every country The major bones in the human body The longest word you can spell using only the top row of letters on a keyboard The inventor of sticky tape The world’s oceans and seas How bees make honey And much, much more. A superb addition to anyone’s bathroom library, this book could help you win at your next quiz or at least give you a bunch of fun facts to spout when you’re out and about. “Taking a dump just got a lot more interesting” Crapping Quarterly
£7.20
Galison Succulent Mosaic 500 Piece Foil Puzzle
The Succulent Mosaic 500 Piece Foil Puzzle from Galison illustrates the multitude of color within the world of succulents, with the plants coming alive with shiny gold foil accents. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. 500 pieces, some with gold foil accents Box Size: 8 x 8 x 2, 203 x 203 x 51 mm, Puzzle Size: 20 x 20, 508 x 508 mm Includes Puzzle Insert with Full Puzzle Images Virtually No Puzzle Dust Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.
£12.49
Galison Circle of Avian Friends 1000 Piece Round Puzzle
The Circle of Avian Friends 1000 Piece Round Puzzle features a colorful illustration by Geninne Zlatkis of her signature birds and flowers. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. 1000 Pieces, Random Cut Box: 9 x 9 x 2, 229 x 229 x 51 mm Puzzle: 25 diameter, 635 mm diameter Includes Color Puzzle Insert with Puzzle Image Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.
£16.19
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Cats Color by Number Coloring Book
£8.29
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Home Sweet Home Coloring Book
£8.29
Gambit Publications Ltd Papa Du Bist Schachmatt!
£14.50
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Killer Su Doku 5: 150 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles This fifth and toughest addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number. With 150 new Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles, there is no chance to ease yourself in with easy puzzles. For those who like to live dangerously and push beyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times' toughest collection yet.
£8.99
Union Square & Co. Brown Belt Kakuro: 150 Puzzles
Kakuro is the next hot puzzle craze, and everyone can give it a try with this new, multilevel series. These language-free number puzzles use pure logic and require just simple arithmetic to solve. So, in addition to being fun, they help develop your powers of deduction and reasoning. Beginners can get started - and more experienced solvers hone their skills - with these perfectly tiered "belt" books, each containing 150 kakuros. They take their cue from the belt colors in martial arts: white is for novices, green for intermediates, brown for very accomplished players, and black for those consummate experts who crave a challenge.
£8.23
Gambit Publications Ltd John Nunn's Chess Puzzle Book: New Enlarged Edition
£16.07
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 8: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles. 100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who’d like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues. Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that are solvable in a short space of time.
£7.99
Galison House of Plants 1000 Piece Puzzle in Square Box
The House of Plants 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison features the charming illustration from Frankie Penwill of green potted houseplants in front of a large modern window. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. 1000 Pieces, Ribbon CutBox: 8 x 8 x 2.5, 203 x 203 x 64 mmPuzzle: 27 x 20, 508 x 686 mmIncludes Puzzle Insert with Puzzle ImagePuzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.
£12.49
Union Square & Co. Third-Degree Green Belt Kakuro
We’re giving you the THIRD DEGREE! Our first- and second-degree Martial Arts Kakuro books were so incredibly popular that we know people are eager for more! So here's the next level of challenge for fans of these addictive conundrums that feature little numbers throughout the grid. Solvers have to fill in the blanks with digits that add up to the little numbers. It's fun, and it stretches your mental muscles, too! Want kakuro to solve that are just a little harder than beginning puzzles—but not so difficult as to leave you frustrated? This level’s just right for you.
£10.25
Penguin Putnam Inc How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler
£15.75
Galison Mudpuppy Vintage Motel Signs 500 Piece Puzzle
£10.83
Galison Gray Malin The Seaside 1000 Piece Puzzle
This single-sided 1000 piece puzzle features a stunning seaside aerial photograph from Gray''s best-selling collection, À la Plage. Gray Malin puzzles are the perfect gift for puzzle and fine art photography enthusiasts alike.• Puzzle dimensions: 27 x 20, 505 x 686mm• Box dimensions: 8.25 x 11.25 x 2, 210 x 286 x 51mm• Includes Puzzle Image Insert• Minimal Puzzle Dust• Ribbon cut
£18.33