Hobbies, quizzes and games Books
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY in the Woods Spy it Score it Collins
Book SynopsisExplore the woods with i-SPY facts, photos and fantastic spots!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 things to find. From fungi to flowers, birds to badgers, they'll learn all about nature along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY At the Park (ISBN 9780008529833).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.62
Andrews McMeel Publishing Thomas Kinkade Studios Inspired Destinations
Book SynopsisInspire the wanderer in you. Experience memorable destinations across the United States and Europe with this immersive coloring book by Thomas Kinkade Studios. From inviting cafes to alluring seascapes, and iconic landmarks, color your way through a breathtaking tour of sights, near and far.Allow Thomas Kinkade Studios to draw you into the streets of Paris, the romance of Savannah, and the sheer splendor of Yosemite. This unique coloring book features fifty beautiful scenes presented in color alongside line art of the same image ready for your creative touch. Find yourself transported as you create your own renditions of captivating artwork from Thomas Kinkade Studios. Includes an ultimate bucket list of sights from favorite places like Amsterdam, Chicago, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New England, San Francisco, Spain, Venice, and much more.
£12.47
Flame Tree Publishing Angela Harding Colouring Book
Book SynopsisPrinted on high quality paper, this delightful new book features 45 Angela Harding artworks for you to colour, with suggestions too on how to start. Angela's designs will take you on a thoroughly enjoyable journey where the satisfaction of creating great artworks will bring joy and relaxation into your life.
£11.87
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Magnetic Draughts
Book SynopsisMagnetic Draughts.
£6.46
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Dont Say It
Book SynopsisDon't Say It.
£16.47
REX LONDON Memory game 24 pieces Colourful Creatures
Book SynopsisMemory game (24 pieces).
£7.45
REX LONDON Memory game 24 pieces Road Trip
Book SynopsisMemory game (24 pieces).
£7.52
ROBERT FREDERICK 100 Piece Trivia Sports
Book SynopsisTest your knowledge of Sports with 100 sports themed trivia cards.These cards are perfect for sports fans aged 12 and up.
£8.82
HarperCollins Publishers The Dangerous Book for Boys
Book SynopsisINSPIRATION FOR THE TV SHOWIf ever there were a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys is it.How many other books will help you thrash someone at conkers, race your own go-cart, and identify the best quotations from Shakespeare? The Dangerous Book for Boys gives you facts and figures at your fingertips swot up on the solar system, learn about famous battles and read inspiring stories of incredible courage and bravery. Teach your old dog new tricks. Make a pinhole camera. Understand the laws of cricket. There''s a whole world out there: with this book, anyone can get out and explore it.The Dangerous Book for Boys is written with the verve and passion that readers of Conn Iggulden''s number one bestselling novels have come to expect. This book, his first non-fiction work, has been written with his brother as a celebration of the long summers of their youth and as a compendium of information so vital to men of all ages. Lavishly designed and fully ilTrade ReviewPraise for ‘The Dangerous Book for Boys' ‘The perfect handbook for boys and dads.' Daily Telegraph 'Full of tips on how to annoy your parents'. Evening Standard 'An old-fashioned compendium of information on items such as making catapults and knot-tying…the end of the PlayStation may have been signalled.' The Times 'Just William would be proud. A new book teaching boys old-fashioned risky pursuits…has become a surprise bestseller.' Daily Mail 'If you want to know how to make crystals, master NATO's phonetic alphabet…and build a workbench, look no further.' Time Out
£21.25
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Country Charm Coloring Book
Book SynopsisFrom antique shop windows and farm stand displays to rustic table settings, lovingly tended gardens, and covered bridges, these 31 richly detailed illustrations celebrate the timeless charm of rural life.
£7.74
Random House USA Inc The Book of Concealment Dungeons Dragons
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£24.65
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. Rather th
£10.44
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 11
Book SynopsisA bumper edition of 300 quick-fire crosswords.
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Finish This Book
Book SynopsisDear Reader,One dark and stormy night, I found some strange scattered pages abandoned in a park...I collected and assembled them, trying to solve the mystery of this unexpected discovery, and I am now passing the task on to you.Your mission is to become the new author of this work. You will continue the research and provide the content. In order to complete the task, you will have to undergo some secret intelligence training, which I have included in this volume. Since no one knows what lies ahead, please proceed with caution, but know...This book does not exist without you.Yours truly,Keri Smith
£17.00
Dokument Forlag Sneaker Puzzle
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£21.11
Design Originals Zentangle Dingbats
Book SynopsisDingbatz are an easy way to incorporate the fundamentals of Zentangle into a wide variety of creative projects and bring attention and mindfulness to the smallest corners of your life. Fun complement to hand lettering, scrapbook, and art journaling projects Beginner-friendly with few materials required to get started Techniques to practice and a world full of canvases to bring beauty and joy to othersUse Dingbatz to add flair to whatever you're working onthey provide a wonderful complement to any hand lettering, scrapbook and art journaling project. Small enough to provide a sense of instant gratification when you make them, these Zenbellishments require few materials, making them accessible to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. This book will introduce you to how Dingbatz are constructed, and how to build from that basic structure to create designs uniquely your own.Zentangle Dingbatz includes a variety of projects that will allow you to pr
£13.49
Ivy Press The Shakespeare Puzzle Book
Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the captivating world of William Shakespeare with this engaging puzzle collection. Ideal for fans and scholars alike, these puzzles provide a fun and educational journey through the Bard’s works and legacy.Test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle about Shakespearean characters or challenge yourself with a quiz about his life and works. With a fresh puzzle for every day of the year, this collection ensures endless fun and discovery.
£11.69
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Pointless Mini Game
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£10.43
THAMES & KOSMOS Intro to Chemistry
Book SynopsisKick off a chain reaction of fun-filled experiments with this introductory chemistry set designed specifically for young kids. Junior chemists can safely explore simple chemistry using the tools in this kit and common household substances from the kitchen and bathroom. Learn how to use basic chemistry equipment such as filters, test tubes, pipettes, and measuring spoons, and beakers. Make your own test tube racks out of plaster and learn about the chemical reaction that forms them.
£44.08
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Wildflowers
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 varieties of wild flowers to find. From buttercups to Stinking Iris, snowdrops to red-dead nettles, they'll learn about when they flower, where they're found and what they look like. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more outdoor fun check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).
£5.62
Vintage Publishing Homework for Grownups
Book SynopsisElizabeth Foley (Author) Elizabeth Foley is an author and editor living in London. With Beth Coates she is the author of Homework for Grown-ups, Advanced Homework for Grown-ups and the Homework for Grown-ups Quiz Book. Shakespeare for Grown-ups was published in 2014.Beth Coates (Author) Beth Coates is an author and editor living in London. With Elizabeth Foley she is the bestselling author of Homework for Grown-ups, Advanced Homework for Grown-ups and The Homework for Grown-ups Quiz Book. Shakespeare for Grown-ups was published in 2014.Trade ReviewAn obvious candidate to take to a desert island, along with Shakespeare and the Bible * Daily Telegraph *Feel like you’ve forgotten everything you learned at school? Then this subject-by-subject guide, with tests, is for you * Observer *They write in a clear, brisk, no-nonsense style, and strike a perfect balance between seriousness and fun. It’s a glorious opportunity to dust the cobwebs from your brain * Mail on Sunday *Relentlessly jolly-hockey-sticks on 10 subjects from maths to PE * Independent *After just a few pages of this you will be reminded of forgotten facts. You may even end up teaching your child a thing or two * Sun *
£11.69
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Cars Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThese detailed illustrations of classic cars, rendered in woodcut style, race through the decades from a 1926 Ford Model T to a 2006 Ferrari. Thirty-one images depict the cars in evocative settings, including a VW Bus at the Matterhorn, a Peugeot alongside the Arch de Triomphe, and a Moon Rover in a lunar landscape. Illustrations are printed on perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Cars and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
£7.74
St Martin's Press Crush and Color Lizzo
Book SynopsisCrush-worthy art to color!Lizzo loves you, and now she is your best girlfriend! On the pages of Crush and Color: Lizzo, you get 100 percent of that bright-as-hell star in an array of colorable fantasies.Let Lizzo share her vivacious fun, boisterous spirit, and inspiring self-love with you and scatter it like glitter in more than 35 completely unique drawings. Go on a radical coloring adventure with your girl as she guides a unicorn through a rainbow forest, vibe with her while she's feeling fine under a waterfall, channel her unapologetic energy as she commands her throne, and let her march her way off these coloring pages and into your heart. Each illustration is accompanied by a fun imagined scenario and some crushable knowledge so you can get to know more about this fearless, flute-playing empress of empowerment. Let your Lizzo daydreams shine with Crush and Color: Lizzo!- Make your creativity sing with incredible coloring pages
£11.24
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 8
Book SynopsisLose yourself in this latest bumper collection of quick-fire crosswords.Solve the clues and navigate your way to completing these fast and furious crosswords. With over 300 quick-fire crosswords, The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 8 is perfect for every puzzle fan.This book is just what you need to get your brain working and keep boredom at bay!
£9.49
Profile Books Ltd Merry Murdle THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES
Book SynopsisThe new Christmas instalment in the #1 Sunday Times bestselling Murdle puzzle series!'UTTERLY ADDICTIVE!' JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE and THE APPEAL'AN ABSOLUTE PHENOMENON' RICHARD OSMAN, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIESDeductive Logico is settling in for some festive jollity when . . . he is interrupted by a series of not-so-merry murders. With killers on the loose, Logico must swap his Christmas cake for his casebook and undertake some seasonal sleuthing. Examine the clues, consider the suspects and complete the deduction grids to determine who's on Santa's naughty list this Christmas. Stuffed to the brim with puzzles and codes, this is the perfect stocking-filler to hone your detective skills all through the holidays. Will you deduce who's cooked their goose? Find out, if you dare to MURDLE!
£10.44
Scholastic US Legendary and Mythical Handbook Deluxe Updated
Book SynopsisFans everywhere are fascinated by Legendary and Mythical Pokemon!This updated guidebook features the unique and mysterious Paldearegion Pokemon from the newest hit games for Nintendo Switch, Scarlet& Violet.
£10.19
Adams Media Corporation The Ultimate RPG Game Master's Worldbuilding
Book SynopsisLevel up your Game Master skills with these fun, interactive prompts and activities to help your worldbuilding from RPG expert James D’Amato.Make your next campaign truly unique with the help of this interactive guide to world building! From RPG expert James D’Amato comes a fun new guide that teaches beginner and experienced gamers alike how to build and create their own game elements for customizing existing adventures or creating new stories from scratch. The Ultimate RPG Game Master’s Worldbuilding Guide includes dozens of activities for a wide range of genres from fantasy and sci-fi to horror and x-punk. This lively and interactive book helps Game Masters create dynamic destinations, powerful items, shadowy organizations, compelling villains, and more. Make the most of your gaming experience with these unique and personalized ideas for your gaming group’s next adventures!Trade Review“A purchase worth many times over.” —Game Industry News
£8.99
Chronicle Books Avocado Smash Box
£12.24
Orion Publishing Co Do You Know Your Dogs?: Dog lovers' quiz cards
Book SynopsisLove dogs but wish you knew more about them? Brush up on your canine companions using these quiz cards and you'll be leading the pack in no time.Fun and easy to play with all the family players will enjoy guessing dog breeds, then turning over the card to discover the answer and reveal extra trivia questions.The beautiful, sturdy box contains 64 cards.Which is taller, a Great Dane or an Irish Wolfhound? Where do Border Terriers come from? This family game is the perfect treat for dog lovers and fans of Dog Bingo.
£15.29
Insight Editions Apex Legends Hardcover Journal
Book SynopsisPlan your battles, record your victories, and preserve your legendary status with this gorgeous, officially licensed journal!No Legend is complete without somewhere to record their epic feats. This beautifully crafted journal lets you remember your battles and create stories of your own, inside and outside the world of Apex Legends! This journal features art of your favorite squad mates, from Mirage and Pathfinder to Loba and Horizon and more. Enjoy beautiful artwork and memorable quotes from the coolest Legends of the 28th Century.192 RULED PAGES: Lined pages for notes, journaling, squad ideas, and battle plans LASTING QUALITY: With sturdy construction and high quality heavy-stock paper, this journal will last you for many seasons and battles to come RIBBON MARKER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Bookmark and elastic closure keep your strategies safe and easy to revisit LEGENDARY ART: Beautiful artwork featuri
£19.19
REX LONDON Dominoes in a tin Wild Bear
Book SynopsisDominoes in a tin.
£10.96
REX LONDON Tin tilt puzzle Scifi robot
Book SynopsisTin tilt puzzle.
£7.52
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Horses and Ponies Spy it Score it Collins
Book SynopsisLearn about horses and ponies with i-SPY facts, photos and fantastic spots!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 120 things to find. From Shetland ponies to Shires, tack and equipment to grooming, they'll learn all about the different breeds along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun check out i-SPY Dogs (ISBN 9780008431778).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Christmas
Book SynopsisThe perfect stocking filler gift for children!Entertain kids and the whole family this Christmas with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of festive fun!Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find. From decorations to food, Santa's helpers to winter wildlife, they'll learn all about the traditions and celebrations of Christmas. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 50 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun this season check out i-SPY Winter (ISBN 9780008468248).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.62
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Big Quiz Book
Book SynopsisPut your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family and friends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius. An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge categories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History, to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels of difficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that will educate and entertain all the family. Bursting with fascinating facts to boost your trivia knowledge, whatever your specialist subject or your nemesis topic, The Big Quiz Book is perfect for home entertainment and virtual pub quizzes. You won''t be able to put it down!
£11.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Paper Engineering and PopUps for Dummies
Book SynopsisPaper Engineering & Pop-ups For Dummies covers a wide range of projects, from greeting cards to freestanding models. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and dozens of accompanying diagrams help readers not only to complete the diverse projects in the book, but also master the skills necessary to apply their own creativity and create new projects, beyond the book''s pages.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Introducing the Magic of Paper Engineering 5 Chapter 1: Unfolding the Mystery of Paper Engineering 7 Chapter 2: Paper — The Essential Ingredient 21 Chapter 3: Making Your Paper-Engineering Workshop Work for You 35 Chapter 4: Putting Everything Together: Techniques and Safety Tips 47 Part II: Going Flat Out: Commencing with Creative Paper Crafts 65 Chapter 5: Whipping Up Cards and Flyers, from Classy to Crafty 67 Chapter 6: Making a Pop with Your Pop-up 79 Chapter 7: On the Slide: Moving Along with Tabs and Wheels 99 Chapter 8: Mixing It Up! Pop-ups, Pull Tabs, and Cross-Fades, All in One 117 Part III: Paper Sculpture and Animation: Adding Some 3D Life to Paper 131 Chapter 9: Paper Sculpture: 3D Art from Paper or Card 133 Chapter 10: Lights, Cams, Action! Having Fun with Paper Animations 147 Chapter 11: Getting Past the Limitations of Paper in Your Paper Animations 163 Chapter 12: Using Mechanisms to Bring Models to Life 181 Part IV: Drafting Your Own Designs and Creations 201 Chapter 13: Developing Your Own Designs 203 Chapter 14: Using Technology to Design Your Own Projects 209 Chapter 15: Making Some Extra Moolah by Selling Your Paper Creations 221 Part V: The Part of Tens 229 Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Perfect Paper Projects 231 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Develop Your Design Skills 235 Index 239
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. Horse Stickers
Book SynopsisBeautiful illustrations of 24 popular breeds: Mustang, Lipizzaner, Appaloosa, Pinto, Clydesdale, Shetland Pony, Arabian, Palomino, 16 more.
£6.24
Dover Publications Inc. Roytman A Creative Haven Flowers DotToDot
Book SynopsisEach of these 30 complex connect-the-dots puzzles features hundreds of dots that eventually reveal eye-opening pictures of common and exotic flowers. When done, it''s easy to double the fun by coloring the finished puzzles, which include lilies, jasmine, snapdragons, peonies, birds of paradise, and many other blossoms. Includes solutions. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Flowers Dot-to-Dot and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
£5.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisFuel your passion for puzzling with The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1, the first title in a relaunch of the best-selling bumper cryptic crossword series from the Telegraph.For long-time puzzle enthusiasts and crossword novices alike, these tricky puzzles will keep you entertained through the longest train journeys and the rainiest of evenings.
£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 4
Book SynopsisThis demanding new collection of cryptic crosswords from the archives of your favourite quality newspaper will provide the perfect entertainment in any spare moment. Whether on your lunch break, work commute or just a relaxing afternoon, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 4 is a great selection of headscratchers for any puzzle fan to ponder over.
£9.49
Anness Publishing Magic Practical Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisLearn from an expert (Gold Star Magic Inner Circle) magician: step by step tricks, including card magic, stage and optical illusions, stunts, puzzles, party and dinner table pranks.
£17.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Sewing For Dummies
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£17.84
John Wiley & Sons Cricut For Dummies
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£17.09
No Starch Press,US The Lego Power Functions Idea Book, Volume 1
Book SynopsisThis first volume of The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Machines and Mechanisms, showcases small projects to build with LEGO Technic gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. You ll find hundreds of clever, buildable mechanisms, each one demonstrating a key building technique or mechanical principle. You ll learn to build sliding doors, grasping claws, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, and ball-shooting devices of every sort! Each model includes a list of required parts and colorful photographs that guide you through the build without the need for step-by-step instructions. As you build, you ll explore the principles of simple machines, gear systems, power translation, and more.Trade Review"Brimful of high quality images on beautiful glossy paper."—HispaBrick"Yoshihito is an amazing LEGO builder and it is truly a gift that he is sharing these ideas with the global LEGO community!"—Milluzzi Labs"Each model is built with pieces in a wide range of colours, making it easier to see what parts are used and how they are connected. Pictures from different angles of each build provide enough information to ‘reverse engineer’ all of the contraptions for even the most inexperienced builder."—TechnicBRICKs“Yoshihito Isogawa's books are a wonderful learning guide for young mindstorm and/or lego technic enthusiasts. I have used his series for years to train my First Lego League teams on simple machines.”—S. Gedney, Amazon reviewer
£17.99
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Quick Crosswords Volume 8
£8.54
Batsford Ltd What It Takes to Become a Chess Master: chess
Book SynopsisSo you're a fairly decent chess player. You compete in tournaments, you play on the Internet. But you would love to make that leap to become a chess master. What do you need to know, how much do you have to practise, and how much of the success of the masters is simply a matter of innate talent, superior brainpower or just good luck? This useful book, aimed at all chess players who aspire to become chess masters, shows you what the masters know and you don't. Written by one of our biggest-selling and best-loved chess authors, in his trademark chatty, accessible but always informative style, this book is filled with practical exercises and test games that will reveal the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks.
£15.29
Batsford Ltd 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions
Book SynopsisAn International Master's instructive guide to essential tactical strategies and positions in chess. A comprehensive book from the Swedish International Master Thomas Engqvist for understanding the most important tactical chess positions in the opening of a game, the middle game and the endgame. It cuts to the chase on the most useful tactical positions at each stage of the game. Knowing the positions is one thing but this experienced coach shows you how to create them, even out of nothing, in the spirit of Tal and Alekhine. It covers other important facets of tactical play, including calculation (how to calculate with the help of stepping stones), attacking play such as defence and counter attack, and even psychological tactics. Each numbered position can be seen as a test-yourself quiz (with answers given below the diagrams) to help cement tactical understanding. Since it's advisable to revise the positions from time to time, this book can be your life-long companion, enabling you to dramatically increase your tactical chess understanding. The perfect guide for players who want to reach a higher level but don't have time to spend hours every week on less productive study.Trade Review‘An excellent read for any player serious about getting better at chess’ -- American Chess Magazine
£16.19
Chronicle Books After Dinner Amusements Name that Word
Book SynopsisIn this fast-paced, family-friendly word game, one player must quickly describe a mystery word for their teammates without using any of the related terms listed on the card. The team that guesses the most words in the allotted time wins!
£9.11
