Hobbies, quizzes and games Books
REX LONDON Memory game 24 pieces Prehistoric Land
Book SynopsisMemory game (24 pieces).
£7.45
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Speedy Words
Book SynopsisSpeedy Words.
£14.76
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
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
Batsford Ltd Batsford's Modern Chess Openings
Book SynopsisThe classic chess reference book – as seen in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit. This text is a comprehensive guide to opening moves in the game of chess. Covering every standard line of play, it provides the essence of contemporary opening theory, and is indispensable to both club and tournament players. The standard reference work on chess openings for more than half a century, earning the epithet 'the chess player's bible', Batsford's Modern Chess Openings is the most comprehensive single-volume work on the openings. Covering every standard line of play, it provides the distilled essence of contemporary opening theory. This edition is an indispensable reference work for club and tournament players. International Grandmaster Nick de Firmian is a three-times US Champion and an expert on opening theory. He helped develop computer Deeper Blue's opening repertoire in its match victory over arch-theoretician Gary Kasparov.
£19.51
No Starch Press,US The Lego Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines
Book SynopsisThe LEGO® Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every model illustrates a different principle, concept, or mechanism that will inspire your own original creations. You re encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your own masterpieces. The Technic models in Simple Machines demonstrate basic configurations of gears, shafts, pulleys, turntables, connectors, and the like. You'll learn how to create small, elegant machines like cranes, operable doors, motorized cars, a rubber band-powered rocket launcher, a hand-cranked drag racer, and even musical instruments. This visual guide, the first in the three-volume LEGO Technic Idea Book series, is the brainchild ofTable of ContentsPart 1GearsShafts and ConnectorsGear CombinationsGears in a TurntableGears in SeriesAngled GearsWorm DrivesPart 2Chains and TreadsRubber BandsRack-and-Pinion GearsMoving To and FroMoving FreelyGoing the DistancePart 3Motors and GearsBuilding in Any DirectionStrong CombinationsTwo Simple ChassisPart 4DoorsPulley SystemsRubber Band PowerMore Uses for GearsMaking Music
£17.09
REX LONDON Wooden box of dominoes
Book SynopsisWooden box of dominoes.
£7.28
REX LONDON Travel bingo
Book SynopsisTravel bingo.
£11.01
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Drinking Games: The Weirdest,
Book SynopsisLiven up the party with this heady collection of drinking games! Choose from brain-boggling classics such as Fuzzy Duck and Twenty-One or dizzying games of pure chance like TV Drinking and Vodka Roulette - whichever you play, you're guaranteed to be gleeful and giggly by the end!
£6.99
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
£19.19
Cornerstone The Brain Health Puzzle Book
Book SynopsisGareth Moore (Author) Dr Gareth Moore is the internationally bestselling author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults, including The Mindfulness Puzzle Book, The Great British Puzzle Book, Stay Sharp! and The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book. His books have sold millions of copies in the UK alone, and have been published in over thirty different languages. He is also the creator of online brain-training site BrainedUp.com, and runs the daily puzzle site PuzzleMix.com.Find him online at DrGarethMoore.com, on Twitter as @DrGarethMoore, and at YouTube.com/@DrGarethTim Beanland (Author) Dr Tim Beanland is Head of Knowledge and Learning at Alzheimer's Society, where he's been since 2010. He is a media spokesperson for the Society and regularly appears in broadcast and print. In his day job Tim leads a team who create content to help people live well with dementia. Tim holds a PhD in evolutionary biology and BA in biochemistry from Cambridge University. He now lives in Winchester with his family.
£10.44
REX LONDON Dominoes in a tin Wild Bear
Book SynopsisDominoes in a tin.
£10.96
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Mini Crosswords Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe first in a brand-new series of bitesize crosswords, packed with 250 quick-fire grids that can be completed in minutes.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisThe first title in a relaunch of the best-selling bumper quick crossword series from the Telegraph, new for 2017.Entertaining, brain-teasing and utterly addictive, there are over 300 puzzles here for veteran puzzle enthusiasts and crossword novices alike.
£8.99
Batsford Ltd My 60 Memorable Games: chess tactics, chess
Book Synopsis‘Still seen as the classic games collection’ – English Chess Federation 'It is a work of genius' – The Compulsive Reader One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. You'll find beautifully simple positional play by out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking. Fischer played nearly all of these games as a grandmaster so they are at the very highest level, but his lucid commentary makes every move and idea both accessible and understandable, meaning that every player will learn huge amounts from this book. It is an essential for each chess enthusiast, competitor and professional alike. The controversial alterations that were made to Bobby Fischer's words in the last edition have been omitted in this book, so only the author's own words are expressed, giving a true insight into one of the most gifted, troubled and controversial minds of the 20th century.Trade Review‘Still seen as the classic games collection’ English Chess Federation 'It is a work of genius... There are masterpieces here aplenty, undoubtedly, they will give pleasure to all who love chess.' The Compulsive Reader 'What is very attractive about the book – apart from the fact that Fischer was such an extraordinary player and analyst – is the honesty of his comments.' Five Books Dominic Lawson
£16.19
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.
£13.56
Dorling Kindersley Ltd How to Play Chess
Book SynopsisClaire Summerscale has played chess since the age of nine. She became the British girls under 11 and under 13 champion. Currently, she is the chairman of the Four Nations Chess League and a chess trainer. Formerly, she was the British Chess Federation Director of Women's International Chess and English Chess Federation Director of Junior Chess and Education.
£9.49
REX LONDON Memory game 24 pieces Wild Wonders
Book SynopsisMemory game (24 pieces).
£7.52
Penguin Random House Group The LEGO Builders Handbook
Book Synopsis
£19.19
Tuttle Publishing Floating World Japanese Prints Coloring Book:
Book SynopsisFeaturing elegant designs and high-quality paper, Floating Worlds Japanese Prints Coloring Book is the perfect stress-reliever for fans of classical Japanese woodblock prints.The floating world of Geisha, Kabuki actors, cherry blossoms and the majestic Mt. Fuji—with this coloring book for adults you are there, recreating woodblock prints of people, landscapes, flora and fauna. This fine art, adult coloring book includes 22 woodblock prints from the Ukiyo-e genre, all ready for the touch of your colored pencils or fine markers. A copy of the richly-colored original print sits opposite your coloring "canvas" to use as a reference, or not. Before beginning, enjoy a little of the story behind the image, as each print comes with a brief yet fascinating introduction to the original work. Altogether, it's the perfect way to relax and have fun with art. When your masterpiece is complete, tear it out at the perforation to frame and display.Trade Review"A magnificent collection of 22 authentic Japanese woodblock prints for you to color using your own colored pencils and/or fine markers…Arranged with a brief backstory of the print first, followed by a copy of the original print, beside a large 8 1/2" x 12" uncolored print for you to color as you please. The prints are on good quality paper, single-sided and perforated so you can easily tear out, share, display and even frame your works-of-art. Relaxing and inspiring!" --Handmade by Deb blog"…Floating World Japanese Prints Coloring Book is more than just a coloring book! There are 22 images for you to color. Some are by the most famous artists Utagawa Hiroshige and Katsushika Hokusai, and others are by lesser-known by fabulous artists. For each print, you'll get a page of information about the print, which has had me looking at them in new ways and seeing things I previously didn't see. Turn the page, and you'll see a large color version of the print with the artist title, and series information as well as the date of the original print. On the right side of the page, you have your own full-page black and white outline of the same print for you to color." --CastleViewAcademy.com"Get a crash course on Japanese art while coloring for relaxation. This is the a perfect summer learning activity!" --Pragmatic Mom blog
£14.39
REX LONDON What am I game
Book SynopsisWhat am I? game.
£8.06
REX LONDON Memory game 24 pieces Road Trip
Book SynopsisMemory game (24 pieces).
£7.52
Octopus Publishing Group Things To Do Now That Youre Retired
£8.54
PAUL LAMOND GAMES YesNo
Book SynopsisYes/No.
£11.39
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Whats Up
Book SynopsisWhat's Up.
£17.04
Walter Foster Publishing A Dog Lovers Activity Book
£10.44
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
Random House USA Inc The Chess Deck
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£19.80
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
Octopus Publishing Group Spiroglyphics: Rock Heroes: Colour and reveal
Book SynopsisSpiroglyphics are a totally original idea from the twisted mind of genius puzzle-designer Thomas Pavitte! Spiroglyphics are even more incredible than anything he has done before. At first glance, spiroglyphics appear to be nothing but simple spirals. But if you look a little closer you'll see that the spiroglyphics are in fact two spirals, joined at the middle, and varying subtly in width as they wind to the centre. It's only when you pick up a pen and start to colour them that they come alive. As you fill in the lines you'll find yourself creating surprising, eye-popping portraits of musical icons such as:· David Bowie · Michael Jackson · Amy Winehouse · Beyoncé · Elton John Fun to create and amazing to look at, the Spiroglyphics will blow your mind, and make amazing artworks for your wall!
£9.87
John Wiley & Sons Inc Chess For Dummies
Book SynopsisCheck out this updated chess guide - and up your endgame in no time Over half a billion people play chess worldwide, and the game has been adopted by cultures in every continent around the globe.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Champion Chess 5 Chapter 1: Tackling Chess Basics 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Pieces and Their Powers 21 Chapter 3: Exploring the Elements of Chess 39 Chapter 4: Going after the King: Check, Stalemate, and Checkmate 63 Chapter 5: Making a Few Special Moves 79 Chapter 6: Got Notation? Reading and Writing about Chess 85 Part 2: Gaining Chess Know-How 97 Chapter 7: Trying Out Tactics and Combinations in Hand-to-Hand Combat 99 Chapter 8: Sacrifices: Understanding When It’s Better to Give than to Receive 125 Chapter 9: Building Pattern Recognition 137 Chapter 10: Recognizing Advanced Pawn Formations 157 Chapter 11: Mastering Mating Patterns 171 Part 3: Game Time: Putting Your Chess Foot Forward 189 Chapter 12: Selecting Your Strategy: The Principles of Play 191 Chapter 13: Coming on Strong in the Opening 209 Chapter 14: Making Headway during the Middlegame 227 Chapter 15: Exiting with Style in the Endgame 239 Part 4: Getting into Advanced Action 263 Chapter 16: Playing in Competition 265 Chapter 17: Hitting the Net with Computer Chess 279 Part 5: The Part of Tens 289 Chapter 18: The Ten Most Famous Chess Games of All Time 291 Chapter 19: The Ten Best Players of All Time (and a Few Others) 321 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Cool Facts about Kids and Chess 345 Part 6: Appendixes 349 Appendix A: A Glossary of Chess 351 Appendix B: Chess Resources 371 Index 375
£16.14
No Starch Press,US The LEGO (R) Engineer
Book SynopsisLEGO (R) bricks meet The Way Things Work in this fun, informative tour of the world of engineering, from the creative mind of expert LEGO (R) builder Jeff Friesen. In The LEGO (R) Engineer, you'll explore how some of humanity's greatest feats of engineering work, from towering skyscrapers to powerful rockets to speeding bullet trains. Then follow step-by-step instructions to build these marvels with LEGO (R) bricks as you experience the world of engineering in a fun new way. How do diesel and electric engines work together to drive massive freight trains? How does a container ship's bow shape contribute to its fuel efficiency? How do cable-stayed bridges distribute weight differently than suspension bridges? You'll learn the answers to these engineering questions and more as you build your way through over 30 models, all designed by LEGO (R) expert Jeff Friesen. Understanding the engineering principles behind these structures will not only help you better appreciate the world around you, but will also help you make your own LEGO (R) builds more realistic.Trade Review"If you are a fan of [Jeff Friesen's] other books or are interested in engineering and microscale builds I recommend giving this a look." -Adam King, Adam's Brick Junction "[P]acked with engineering facts, stats and step-by-step instructions for making your own awesome models . . . [The LEGO Engineer] features stunning digital photography [that] showcases how close [Jeff Friesen's] builds are to the real engineering wonders." -Matt Yeo, Brick Fanatics
£19.19
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Magnetic Draughts
Book SynopsisMagnetic Draughts.
£6.46
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Wally Find it Fast Game
Book SynopsisWally Find it Fast Game.
£14.76
REX LONDON Tin tilt puzzle Scifi robot
Book SynopsisTin tilt puzzle.
£7.52
BIS Publishers B.V. Powerful Women: Affirmation Deck
Book SynopsisIn 2019 a creative illustration challenge was created by Studio Lisa called #powerfulwomenweek. From this challenge, 60 illustrations have been selected to create this inspiring affirmation deck of cards. Each illustration is combined with an empowering quote and they have been divided into four subjects: soul, mind, ambition and body. Anytime you need it, you can take a card from the deck, and place it in the wooden card holder, which is included, so you can look at and be inspired by your selected card for as long as you'd like. In addition to these cards, a booklet showcases the powerful female illustrators who have been selected for this deck, explaining the inspiring story behind their illustration and chosen quote.
£18.35
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Country Christmas Coloring Book
Book SynopsisSpend Christmas in the country with this festive coloring book and its 31 drawings of snowbound cottages, quaint villages, decorated trees, and other scenes of winter landscapes and holiday cheer.
£7.14
REX LONDON Tiddlywinks Wild Bear
Book SynopsisTiddlywinks.
£7.52
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Pitcherwits Volume 3 The Daily Mail
Book SynopsisProfessor Rebus is back with a third volume in this best-selling series of perplexing pictogram puzzles. A unique cross between crossword and cryptic visual puzzle, these are the most popular picture puzzles in the Daily Mail, and are perfect for crossword fans looking for something a little bit different to test their skills. Containing 200 new Pitcherwits puzzles, this book is the perfect companion to a long commute or a relaxed evening in.
£9.99
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
Random House USA Inc Playbill Broadway Trivia
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£17.99
No Starch Press,US The Lego Neighborhood Book 2: Build Your Own
Book SynopsisEnter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full colour guide to creating intricate, bustling LEGO neighbourhoods, and cities. In this second volume, a follow up to the runaway best-selling first volume, readers learn even more ways to create classic architectural styles using only LEGO bricks. In addition to creating entire buildings, LEGO model-building experts Brian and Jason Lyles also show readers how to create interesting architectural features like cornices, false fronts, porches, and detailed interiors and furniture.Trade Review"A genuinely informative and well-presented book, which is more than a worthy follow up to the first book."—BricksFanz"This book is ideal for freeform builders who are looking for some more neighborhood-related build ideas."—GeekDad"The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is less about building and more about exploring ideas and how and why they work. The book’s focus is on connecting buildings to make comprehensive neighborhoods that feel realistic and organic in fun ways."—Brick Pals
£15.19
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Magnetic Ludo
Book SynopsisMagnetic Ludo.
£7.00
REX LONDON Animal memory game 24 pieces
Book SynopsisAnimal memory game (24 pieces).
£7.52
REX LONDON Wooden tictactoe Wild Wonders
Book SynopsisWooden tic-tac-toe.
£14.27
REX LONDON Tin tilt puzzle Prehistoric Land Dinosaur
Book SynopsisTin tilt puzzle.
£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
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
