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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

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Book SynopsisBestselling coloring book artist Marjorie Sarnat has teamed with African American fashion designer Cia Slater to create this gorgeous collection of 31 classic African-inspired images. Striking silhouetted figures wear beautiful head wraps and flowing gowns decorated with patterns based on traditional African arts and crafts designs. Background elements include animals, plants, and fanciful ornaments. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, African Glamour 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.

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Book SynopsisAwesome games for the big night... and vital advice for the morning afterLet the games begin and the good times roll! This compact collection of drinking games from around the globe is guaranteed to liven up your night. Will you play Vodka Roulette or risk a round of Nasty or Nice? Then when the alcohol has taken its toll, just flip to the hangovers section for remedies, fun facts and tasty recipes to make it all better.

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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.

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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

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Book SynopsisA humorous and informative guide to surviving history’s most challenging threats, from outrunning dinosaurs to making it off the Titanic alive.History is the most dangerous place on earth. From dinosaurs the size of locomotives to meteors big enough to sterilize the planet, from famines to pandemics, from tornadoes to the Chicxulub asteroid, the odds of human survival are slim but not zero — at least, not if you know where to go and what to do.In each chapter of How to Survive History, Cody Cassidy explores how to survive one of history’s greatest threats: getting eaten by dinosaurs, being destroyed by the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, succumbing to the lava flows of Pompeii, being devoured by the Donner Party, drowning on board the Titanic, falling prey to the Black Death, and more. Using hindsight and modern science to estimate everything from how fast you’d need to run to outpace a T. rex to the advantages of different body types in surviving the Donner Party tragedy, Cassidy gives you a detailed battle plan for survival, helping you learn about the era at the same time.History may be the most dangerous place on earth, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit. You can, and you should. And with a copy of How to Survive History in your back pocket, you just might make it out alive.Trade Review'An insightful and entertaining look at 15 of the most catastrophic events in world history... A crisp blend of humor, history, and science, this is a crowd pleaser.' * Publisher's Weekly *'Highly entertaining... Graphs, graphics, and other images make fun, invaluable additions to the text. Not only will this be perfect for those interested in history, humor, and popular science, its highly conversational tone and handy graphs and images will highly appeal to teen readers.' * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate fifty years of the spellbinding settings and planes of Dungeons & Dragons with this beautifully illustrated exploration of the multiverse.?A wonderful collection. Thisincredible journey through the fantastical realmsthat inspired countless tables to roll dice together is both an educational and a visual treat!??Matt MercerWorlds & Realms is an illustrated, story-driven retrospective celebrating the immersive worldbuilding of D&D since the iconic game?s inception in 1974. Legendary mage Mordenkainen takes adventurers on a fantastical journey through the multiverse, delving into memorable and fascinating lore and locations across all five editions of the game.With Mordenkainen?s guidance, readers will revisit worlds that have come to define D&D over the decades, from the familiar realms of the Material Plane to lands beyond the Astral Sea. Mordenkainen?s philosophical musings provide a mage?s-eye view of the worlds? unique features, creatures, and characters, captivating readers? imaginations as they learn more about the history and mysteries of the multiverse. Additionally, readers will join adventuring parties with inhabitants of each realm through exclusive short stories by award-winning contributors Jaleigh Johnson, Jody Houser and Eric Campbell, Jasmine Bhullar, and Geoffrey Golden.Full of exciting and enchanting artwork showing fifty years of gameplay evolution from vintage D&D through the present, with original cover and chapter-opener illustrations, Worlds & Realms is a spellbinding tour of the strange and wonderful worlds of the multiverse, appealing to both new and long-standing fans alike.

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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.

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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

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Book SynopsisSeven cool projects guide you through creating interactive robotic models with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor kit. The book is packed with illustrations to help you better visualise each model and includes a quick reference guide to the programming blocks used and the complete bill of materials of the kit. As you build these robots, you'll learn how to use the LEGO MINDSTORMS App (based on the Scratch 3.0 programming language) and be given the tools necessary to invent your own LEGO MINDSTORMS robots when you're ready for more.Trade Review"An excellent project-based introduction to the new MINDSTORMS set . . . Through creative models and platforms to develop coding skills, the book provides something for everyone. Overall, Benedettelli’s projects are a great way for anyone to dive into LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor."—Sanjay and Arvind Seshan, PrimeLessons.org"Daniele Benedettelli made a book that should be included with every Robot Inventor Set. With a few very different builds, he not only shows building techniques, he also shows and teaches programming in an engaging manner. Everything (especially the programming) is explained for novices and experts alike, and builders are encouraged to go beyond the book with challenges. This is how robotics should be learned—by building, doing, and tinkering—and Daniele’s book is an excellent guide that I would easily recommend to those with an interest in LEGO robotics!"—Joe Meno, Brick Journal“This book is a great tool for understanding the basics of building and coding with MINDSTORMS. In the past I’ve been intimated by trying to figure out a new app, but Daniele’s directions and explanations are easy to follow.”—YouTuber BrickTsar"The LEGO MINDSTORMS 51515 Robot Inventor set provides some guidelines within the official app for beginners, but in some cases, it might not be detailed enough to understand the concepts or how the different blocks work. This is where Daniele Benedettelli's book really shines - it is a very detailed, project-based step-by-step guide created for the new MINDSTORMS environment. We start with simple models that can be built quickly, but towards the end there are some spectacular constructions that are even using the box of the set! My favorite section is at the end of the book - we get a reference guide for the word blocks used in the app, which is really appreciated."—Balazs, RacingBrick"The author’s passion for MINDSTORMS is palpable. At the end of every chapter, he reminds us what we have learned, from the points of view of both building and programming your robot. I recommend this book if you are starting out with MINDSTORMS, and if you are looking to try something beyond the included models."—Richard Jones, Editor and Curator, The Rambling Brick"The LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Activity Book is a book I wished I had when I bought my first LEGO MINDSTORMS set. It explains building techniques, programming, and much more from start to finish. My dream was always to build big robots but to get there, you needed to do so much research but this book sums it all up. It is great for MINDSTORMS builders like me and aspiring robotic engineers!"—Robotic Engineering, YouTuber"Daniele Benedettelli's book is a valuable guide for both those who approach the MINDSTORMS world for the first time and for those who are already more experienced. The different levels of difficulty and complexity of the various models allow a gradual approach to topics such as construction techniques and programming. Everything that is shown and explained has a connotation of irony and engagement, not at all boring. Never. Build-Program-Learn seems to be the common thread in every chapter. The quick reference guide included as the last chapter is a really valuable aid in learning the programming blocks included in the app in depth."—Francesco Frangioja, Certified LEGO Facilitator"Whether you are new to LEGO MINDSTORMS and Robot Inventor is your first kit or you have experience with the previous generations of MINDSTORMS, this book remains relevant. 7 amazing models are very well explained with full color instructions and detailed programming explanation. Even advanced users will find useful building techniques and learn programming skills from this book. It shows that it is not Daniele's first book on MINDSTORMS. The models and first chapters start easy and guide us to complete understanding of this great robotic platform as you progress along the many different models. The LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Activity Book is a must for all LEGO MINDSTORMS enthusiast."—Marc-Andre Bazergui, founder or the ROBOTMAK3RS Recognized LEGO Online Community (RLOC)"The projects in this book are incredible and really well made. Clear instructions, step-by-step programming with descriptions. This is really thinking for those who have never used a LEGO MINDSTORMS!"—Greta Galli, YouTuber"Really cool constructions that can be built with the MINDSTORMS system. Step-by-step build, and the programming explained!"—AustrianLegoFan, YouTuber"A delightful book and great way to learn about LEGO MINDSTORMS without even realizing you're learning! By the time you’re done reading and tinkering around your own LEGO MINDSTORMS, you’ll be not only conversant in the LEGO MINDSTORMS lingo, but you’ll want to venture out and make your own unique MINDSTORMS creations!"—Dr. McBrick, YouTuber"The LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor Activity Book is the missing manual for the LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor Kit. Anyone starting out who wants to learn to build robots needs to start out with this book to learn to build interactive robots."—Jon Lazar, justjon.net, @8bitbricks on TikTok"The LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Activity Book is a delightful introduction to next steps with the LEG 51515 kit. Daniele has taken the time to select some really interesting models that will engage both younger and older builders and programmers. From the super simple Baseball Batter, to the amazing SARKIAP-1 Transformer, to the signature Guitar, the build instructions are clear and compact . . . You can be confident that you'll have fun building, programming, and showing off the models in this book!"—Ralph Hempel"The book is perfect for beginners. The information is laid out in an easy to understand format. It tells you what you need from beginning to end. The images are crisp and well written. I highly recommend this.”—David DiPonzio, Advanced Reviewer"Building LEGO MINDSTORMS robots is fun! Building them with The LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Activity Book helps you understand how to build better, and improve your coding skills. It even includes a robot that requires the use of the box!"—Jetro de Château, Hispabrick Magazine"I had an absolute blast building the projects in this book. The progression from simple programs to complex logic was straightforward and clear to understand, but nothing quite touches the first time your SARKIAP-1 transforms from a car into a walking robot or you play your very own pinball game! In the process this book also presents an excellent introduction to programming and error handling. The content is approachable and enjoyable."—Brian Mork, Advanced Reviewer"If you want to do more with your 51515 set, this book will definitely help you with that . . . It is well written and the explanation about the programs is great. You really get the feeling you are taken along a journey of making robots. The blocks reference guide at the end of the book is a welcome addition. This will surely help people who need a little assistance in gettings [sic] used to how these all work . . . All things considered, I highly recommend getting this book!"—Jim van Gulik, Root Administrator, Eurobricks"Essential . . . Benedettelli communicates clearly and with helpful, informative detail, and clear color photos will help even the most confounded of learners."—Rosemary Kiladitis, Mom Read It"Ideal companion to the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor set."—I Programmer, @Iprogrammerinfo Reviews for Benedettelli's The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Laboratory: "So great! The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Laboratory covers mechanical building as well as programming to such an exhaustive degree, and shows how to build five cool models."—John Baichtal, Make Magazine "This informative guide to the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms kit provides clear directions for building and programming five advanced robots. . . . A good addition for schools serving students on robotics or LEGO teams."—Amy M. Laughlin, School Library Journal "One of the best books about Mindstorms that I have found . . . a fantastic book if you are interested in improving both your skills building new robots and your skills creating new programs."—The Technic Gear Reviews for Benedettelli's The LEGO Boost Activity Book:"It is hard to believe there is so much stuff in this one book, but there is. One way that happens is the subtle but measurable increase in format for this volume compared to other coding and STEM books by this and other publishers."—Greg Laden "Like all good educational books this one begins with the basics then builds upon them, introducing new concepts and techniques so that by the end of the book you've learned everything . . . highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to take a more structured, grown-up, approach to learning how to program Boost."—Huw Millington, Brickset "A lovely lesson-based book . . . a great curriculum for learning or teaching basic robotics with BOOST. If you’re looking to get into LEGO robotics, this book is a perfect companion!"—Little Brick RootTable of ContentsThe Baseball Batter - A simple contraption that swings its bat when it detects a ball. The Gobbler - A robotic head that chews up bad thoughts and answers life's most difficult questions.SARKIAP-1 the Transformer - A remote-control car that transforms into a walking, humanoid robot. Shelly the Turtle - A shy pet turtle with a mind of her own. Whac-a-mole - A fast-paced arcade game that tests your reflexes. The Pinball Machine - An addictive pinball game built into the lid of the LEGO MINDSTORMS box. The Guitar - A 3/4-size electric guitar that lets you play killer solos and chords.

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Book SynopsisForty-six picturesque scenes celebrate the simple pleasures of country life: farms, roadside stands, pastures, mills, covered bridges, and more. Colorists can achieve realistic effects with the help of lightly printed numbers that correspond to a simple color key. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Country Scenes Color by Number 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.

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Book SynopsisIn The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book: Cityscapes, Thomas Pavitte takes his incredible 1000 Dot-to-Dot series to the urban jungle.Tackle the iconic skylines and landmarks of Paris, New York, London, Venice and many more besides, and experience the cities of the world in a whole new way as each one comes to life beneath your pen.

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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

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Book Synopsis''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris EvansQI is the smartest comedy show on British television, but few people know that we''re also a major legal hit in Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Africa and an illegal one on BitTorrent. We also write books and newspaper columns; run some (frankly thriving, if we do say so ourselves) social media pages; and some of us appear on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Showon BBC Radio 2 every week to answer your questions. At the core of what we do is the astonishing fact - painstakingly researched and distilled to a brilliant and shocking clarity. In Einstein''s words: ''Everything should be as simple as possible, but not simpler.''Did you know that: Cows moo in regional accents.The entire internet weighs less than a grain of sand.Tintin is called Tantan in Japanese because TinTin is pronounced ''Chin chin'' and means penis.The water in the mouth of a blu

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Book SynopsisBased on the New York Times bestselling book Women in Science, this brilliantly illustrated 500-piece puzzle is the perfect gift for feminists and science lovers young and old. • Celebrate 15 trailblazing women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their accomplishments with this stunning 500-piece puzzle.• Intriguing portraits by Rachel Ignotofsky make this puzzle a great display or gift once it’s completed.• Sturdy puzzle pieces fit perfectly together, are virtually dust-free with minimal glare, and are designed for easily handling. Pieces are stored in polybag to avoid damage.• Includes an 18 x 24 in. poster of the puzzle’s design for reference on one side. The back offers short bios of the women portrayed on the puzzle.

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Book SynopsisThis charming book depicting city life includes 46 illustrations packed with taxis, trolleys, and traffic jams, along with street vendors, dog walkers, store window displays, and much more. Colorists can achieve realistic effects with the help of lightly printed numbers that correspond to a simple color key. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, City Sights Color by Number 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.

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Book SynopsisHaving 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.Trade Review‘This is an excellent collection of GM games with an explanation of every move which should help you learn how to think at the board.’ English Chess Federation

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Book SynopsisDelight in the joyful beauty of flowers and foliage with 850+ stickers!Whether you're an artist, decorator, or sticker collector, Sticker Studio: Flora will let your creativity flourish with more than 850 gorgeous, full-color stickers. This gallery of high-quality sticker art and inspiring quotes celebrates glorious blossoms, elegant greenery, and the power of a flowering stem, all against a cheering array of colors. Envelope yourself in the peaceful splendor of a magnificent garden that's entirely your own, full of vibrant reminders of the exquisite charms nature has to offer us all.- Use in creative projectsfrom collages to scrapbooks- Adorn home décor and personal items with evocative art- Jazz up cards, letters, and wrapping paper- Cherish as an artistic keepsake with heartening quotes encouraging you to stop and smell the roses- Share as a gift with those who find serenity in nature's delicate bloomsWith hundreds of stickers

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the 1000 Dot-to-Dot series comes Querkles: Icons, putting an exciting twist on the classic colour-by-number images that we loved as children. At first, you see nothing but a baffling tangle of circles, but hidden within each puzzle is a famous face waiting to be revealed!Featuring 20 portraits of icons as diverse as Amy Winehouse, Winston Churchill and Elvis, Querkles: Icons provides hours of creative colouring fun for artistic minds of all ages. Choose a dramatic colour scheme to make your Querkle truly unique, discover who's hidden within, and create a striking portrait that you can easily remove and display.

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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 in the night sky with more than 140 things to find. From stars and constellations to the moon and eclipses, they'll learn all about our galaxy and the sky at night. 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 Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisPendleton Chess & Checkers Set: Travel-Ready Roll-Up Game is a stylishly portable version of the classic games of chess and checkers.With the appeal of a Pendleton blanket—tactile materials and timeless design—and a roll-up format ready for wherever the journey leads, these are the perfect games to bring along on any trip.

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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

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Book SynopsisThe DIY paper toy phenomenon continues to grow, with artists and designers from around the world bring ever more innovative and exciting ideas to life with nothing more than simple paper. Super Cute Paper Toys not only brings together a superb selection of work from these talented designer, but also features 38 toy templates printed on high quality, 200 gsm couche paper for you create at home.

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Book SynopsisThis anatomy model kit allows you to put together, piece-by-piece, a model of the internal and external parts of the Great White Shark. Constructing the body in this way teaches the user about the internal structure of this cartilaginous predatory fish and how the organs work together, allowing an insight into this important species and evolution itself.

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Book SynopsisFastest wins. Your adventure starts now ... This is a race. It is not a race against the clock, because that would be a far easier race. Clocks can be fast, but clocks never win races. It's nearly always humans, sometimes horses, and occasionally dogs. This is a race against your fellow Taskmaster players. You are competing against everyone else who is reading this book. All you've got to do is find The Taskmaster's Head first. This is a race with many twists and turns, that requires very little running, much sideways thinking and quite a lot of patience. Thankfully, there will be a shedload of tasks along the way to distract you. There are tasks to do on your own, tasks to do with your family and friends, and tasks for bigger groups too. Some of these distractions may slow you down, but some may help you get where you need to go. As always, enjoy them, do your best, make good choices. So get going. Take on the tasks. All the information you need is in the book... Alex Horne, Taskmaster's Assistant

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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 on car journeys with more than 140 things to find. From sheep to wind turbines, bridges to hot-air balloons, they'll learn all about the interesting sites they see on their travels. 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 on a car journey check out the i-SPY On a Car Journey Activity Book (ISBN 9780008392857).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisScenes from nature spring to life in Mike Doyle's latest curated collection of LEGO art, Beautiful LEGO: Wild! From botanical marvels to adorable critters such as a sea otter family made from 3,500 LEGO pieces every page is sure to delight the artist and naturalist in all of us. Interviews with LEGO masters from around the world give you a glimpse into the inspiration behind these incredible works of art. Discover amazing landscapes, insects, mythical creatures, and more, all within the enchanting pages of Beautiful LEGO: Wild!Trade Review"Like all good art, the sculptures in Beautiful LEGO: Wild! help us appreciate the beauty of what they represent...celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and LEGO."—Sierra Magazine"Beautiful LEGO: Wild! is a journey from the smallest bacteria to sweeping natural vistas, all made from the colorful toy bricks."—Fast Company"Showcases the wild beauty of LEGO models."—Audubon"Compilations of the best of the LEGO artist community."—GeekDad"Not only does it function as a gorgeous coffee table piece, but it showcases the ability of LEGOs to act as an artistic medium."—Vox"Impressive and colorful...a great vehicle for exposing our quirky little world of LEGO fandom to a much broader audience."—The Brothers Brick"Everyone's favorite toy blocks come alive as realistic sculptures of plants, wildlife, landscapes and more."—Mother Nature Network"It's LEGO eye candy of the highest order, in a quality book that would look great on any coffee table...you're going to love this book."—BrickNerd"Another impressive set of LEGO masterpieces."—Colossal"Sculptures from Beautiful LEGO: Wild! are a treat for nature lovers and LEGO geeks alike!"—Distractify"This books serves as my go-to for inspiration...you have your own personal art gallery in front of you, all made out of LEGO."—Brick Fanatics"A coffee-table book that showcases the very best LEGO models...page after page of gorgeous builds that show what's possible using LEGO as a medium and as inspiration for your own builds."—Brickset"If you are, or have ever been, a fan of LEGO, Beautiful LEGO: Wild! is a gorgeous way to celebrate that fandom."—Big Shiny Robot"When I see creations like the ones in Beautiful LEGO: Wild! I’m totally baffled and amazed by the boundless imagination of artists who sculpt using LEGO bricks."—Nerdy With Children"Plenty of inspiration to create your own wild builds. It’s refreshing to see a book that not only recognizes so many wonderful builds but one that also portrays LEGO as a form of art. The photography is beautiful and does an amazing job of showcasing each build."—Bricks Fans"It can help your own creativity if you're looking at the things it's possible to make out of LEGO . . . it's just amazing what these creators do."—BrickTsar"Absolutely stunning . . . you could just look at this for hours." —Bricklover18

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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.

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