Hobbies, quizzes and games Books
Adams Media Corporation The Creepy Cute Love Coloring Book
Book SynopsisLet’s get adorably lovesick and twisted with this coloring book that delivers goth valentines all year round with cute zombie cupids, coffins covered in hearts, sweet treats with fangs, and more.Creepy, cute love is in the air…and breaking down the boundaries between sinister and sweet to create an adorably abhorrent collection of coloring pages. It’s hard to break up with this mixed-up combination of disturbing and darling. Watch as it transforms the saccharinely sweet staples of roses and chocolates and cherubs into the fun goth foils that’ll spread a slightly darker kind of love. From the coffins covered in hearts to cupcakes with fangs, each of the 30 coloring pages contain a wide assortment of images that aren’t quite scary but certainly aren’t sweet. It’s the perfect way to spread some love with a spooky twist. It’s creepy and it’s cute and it’s fun to color. What’s not to love?
£6.99
Random House USA Inc Stranger Things The Official Hellfire Club
Book SynopsisJoin Eddie Munson and the rest of the Hellfire Club with this official multi-purpose blank notebook from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things!Stash all your ideas, notes, to-dos, and even your RPG campaign details in your sturdy Hellfire Club Journal. Great for doodling, sketching, map-making, and world-building, this fully customizable journal with a removeable half-jacket features the Hellfire Club logo on the journal cover and includes smooth writing paper with a gridded design.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Joy of Sheds: Because a man's place isn't in
Book SynopsisThe Joy of Sheds is a shed miscellany that chronicles man’s need for a small space on his own. It’s a humorous look at every aspect of the shed experience, mixed with shed facts and some practical information too. Many famous people have created in sheds. Inventor Trevor Baylis thought up the clockwork radio in a shed, George Bernard Shaw wrote Pygmalian in one and Dylan Thomas would compose poetry in his. The average UK male does not tend to devote his shed to poetry, though. Along with chapters on how to customize your shed into an exotic creation, "Pimp Your Shed", there are "Shed Facts": Almost a fifth of men have had an accident in a shed, it’s the single most dangerous place in the home after the kitchen. Other chapters include "Shed Vision", on the typical items stored in sheds, and "The Genus Shed", which places the shed in the Linnaean order of buildings. "Shed Experience" pulls in shed stories from around the world, but particularly Australia, and there are also tales of the "Euro-Shed". There are chapters on "Sheds in Literature" (Lady Chatterly’s Lover and Cold Comfort Farm), "Sheds at the Movies", and "Sheds in Music".
£11.69
REX LONDON Balance game Wild Wonders
Book SynopsisBalance game.
£999.99
REX LONDON Dominoes Road Trip
Book SynopsisDominoes.
£8.06
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
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Fanciful Foxes Coloring Book
Book SynopsisFrom the tips of their perky ears to the ends of their fluffy tails, foxes are among the animal kingdom''s cutest creatures. These 31 pages of beguiling animals offer colorists a wonderland of intricate, swirling patterns that are downright foxy. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Fanciful Foxes 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.
£6.53
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail All New Quick Crosswords 9 The Daily
Book SynopsisGet ready for a brand new collection of quick crossword puzzles from the Daily Mail. With puzzles for all abilities, from novice to seasoned puzzler, there is something here for every crossword fan. Containing 200 all new crosswords, this is the perfect book for the daily commute, a long train journey, or even a cosy evening in.
£8.54
Running Press Chen R Desktop Shuffleboard
Book SynopsisDesktop Shuffleboard serves as the perfect game night addition, travel game, or office distraction! This portable miniature set includes: 12 extendable shuffleboard platform, with 2 table inserts 6 (3 red and 3 blue) weighted pucks Shuffleboard stickers 32-page book with trivia and rules of desktop shuffleboard
£11.42
John Wiley & Sons Inc Sewing For Dummies
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£17.84
John Wiley & Sons Designing TTRPGs For Dummies
£15.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The World Of Assassin's Creed: Journey To
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£71.24
No Starch Press,US Medieval Lego
Book SynopsisMedieval LEGO takes you through real English history in the middle ages with a unique twist, with every event illustrated by a tiny little LEGO scene. With contributions by medievalists and scholars, this book brings medieval history to life in a fun, kid-friendly way. Inside, you'll learn about events like the Battle of Hastings, the chartering of Oxford University, and the signing of the Magna Carta. You'll witness the infamous Black Death, and the Great Famine, and you'll read about famous historical figures like Robin Hood, Richard the Lionheart, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William the Conqueror. Grab your broadsword and turn the page to join the adventure.
£13.49
Short Books Ltd 101 Things To Do Instead of Playing on Your Phone
Book SynopsisOur phones have become a constant distraction; it's time we put them down and rediscovered the simple art of taking a few minutes out.This book offers an imaginative list of games and tips aimed at curing us of our portable tech addiction.More than mere time-killers, these activities include ways to unleash your creative side and train your brain, but above all methods to set you on the road to calm.
£7.59
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
Bonnier Books Ltd Heart of Dart-ness: Bullseyes, Boozers and Modern
Book SynopsisIn Heart of Dart-ness, TV's Ned Boulting sets out to answer the forty-something year old question: What exactly is darts? Is it a sport, a freak show, a side-show, a pantomime, a riot or a party?From Purfleet to Minehead, Milton Keynes to Frankfurt, Ned embarks on a journey back to the beginning of the modern game. He tracks down some of the household names who graced childhood television screens and are still among us; names such as Andy Fordham, whose fifty bottles of Pils a day habit led to his near death on the oche, Cliff Lazarenko, whose prodigious drinking was the stuff of legend even among his not exactly abstemious peer-group, Phil Taylor, the greatest of all time, as well as the Europeans, Michael van Gerwen, and Raymond van Barneveld.Is it entertainment, or exploitation? To answer that question, as well as every other, he learns that all roads lead to the Heart of Dart-ness, and the biggest character the game has ever produced, Eric Bristow.Perhaps darts is after all, just exactly what it sets out to be; an anti-sport sport, a two-fingered salute to the establishment, a piss-up in a brewery, the ultimate escape. The best night out.
£10.44
Modiphius Entertainment Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Core
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£42.50
Penguin Books Ltd This Is Not A Book
Book SynopsisYou will discover that this book can be:A secret message - tear out a page, write a note on it for a stranger, and leave it in a public place.A recording device - have everyone you contact today write their name in the book.An instrument - create as many sounds as you can using the book, like flipping the pages fast or slapping the cover.This Is Not a Book will engage readers by having them define everything a book can be by asking, 'If it's not a book, what is it then?' - with a kaleidoscope of possible answers.
£12.34
Idea & Design Works The Beauty of Horror Puzzle
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£19.16
THAMES & KOSMOS My Discovery Telescope
Book SynopsisHave you ever seen a close-up photograph of the Moon, with its fascinating cratered landscape? With this telescope, you can investigate the moon's surface, search the night sky for constellations and planets, or simply watch the birds at the bird feeder in the backyard! This telescope also lets you see squirrels, deer, and other wild animals up close. And, it's perfect for pretending to be a pirate sailing the seven seas! This 12x magnification power telescope with durable body and quality optics can be used for terrestrial (land) observations as well as astronomical (night sky) observations.
£22.80
No Starch Press,US The Lego Architect
Book SynopsisTravel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You'll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models from around the world. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way!Trade Review"Stunning...be the Corbusier of LEGO."—Wall Street Journal"As educational as it is fun, The LEGO Architect is full of bite-sized portions of architectural history, beginning with the first use of columns in ancient Egypt, back when they weren’t tiny and plastic."—The Huffington Post"For many budding architects the first step on the road to blueprints and T-squares is a trip to the toy store. The models are sure to motivate future architects—or future LEGO artists—to get building."—Architectural Digest"The LEGO Architect has sucked me in for hours, and I can’t wait to build all of the plans."—GeekDad"This is likely one of the most useful books that I will ever own. Any of the LEGO-themed books from No Starch Press are as beautiful as they are practical."—Forbes"A handy manual to get the architecture enthusiast thinking about historic styles in commercial architecture...near perfect."—About.com Architecture"An inspirational showcase of architectural designs re-created with LEGOs...reconnect with the satisfaction of building something block by block."—The Wirecutter"The perfect book to turn your childhood LEGO® collection into a legitimate (and seriously fun) adult pastime."—Finn MacLeod, Arch DailyTable of ContentsPrefaceA Brief History of ArchitectureChapter 1: NeoclassicalChapter 2: PrairieChapter 3: Art DecoChapter 4: ModernismChapter 5: BrutalismChapter 6: PostmodernChapter 7: High-TechChapter 8: Builder's GuidePhoto CreditsBibliographyIndex
£19.19
Chronicle Books Guessing Things
Book SynopsisAsk the right questions and guess what’s on your head when you play Guessing Things from Petit Collage!Created in collaboration with the team behind the New York Times bestselling book Invisible Things, this easy-to-learn guessing game is fun for the whole family. This playful twist on the beloved game of What Am I? is also a powerful yet playful tool for kids to name and engage with their emotions as well as think about all the things they can’t see. Simply pop a card into another player’s glasses and get to guessing! Half the deck will help children understand and talk about Invisible Things like emotions, sounds, and dreams as they ask thoughtful questions: “Am I a feeling?” “Do I feel this a lot?” “Does this make me happy?” “Am I love?” “YES!” The other half of the deck encourages awareness of what’s in the world around them as they ask silly questions: “Am I food?” “Am I cheesy?” “Do I like pineapple on this?” “Am I pizza?” “YES!” Made for 2–4 players, ages 6+, you choose whether to play against the clock and keep things moving fast or pick a slower pace to think and talk about what's on your cards. Guessing Things improves patience and focus, encourages emotional development, and helps children understand turn-taking and winning and losing with grace. Inside the box, you’ll find 30 Invisible Things cards, 20 Things cards, 4 pairs of card glasses (2 for kids, 2 for grown-ups), a guessing guide sheet, and English instructions. The game is made using FSC paper, and the packaging is printed using 75% recycled materials and vegetable inks.AIM OF THE GAME: Be the first player to guess what’s on your head!HOW TO PLAY: First, everyone pops on a pair of glasses. Second, shuffle the deck and then deal one card to each player to slot into the glasses of the person to their left. Make sure no one sees what’s on their own head! Decide who will go first and whether you want to play against the clock or not. If you do, then grab a timer, set it for two minutes, and press start … NOW! Ask yes or no questions to guess what's in your glasses. Look at our sample questions for help if you need it. Anyone can answer your question, but they can only answer “Yes” or “No.” If you’re using a timer and correctly guess what’s on your head before the time runs out, congratulations—you’ve won your round and get to keep the card! If you don’t guess it within the time, then keep the card in your glasses until it’s your turn again. Play then moves clockwise for the next player to ask their questions. If you’re not using a timer, then players take turns asking questions. For every yes answer, you can ask another question. But if the answer is no, your turn is over and play moves clockwise for the next person to ask their questions. The first player to correctly guess what's in their glasses wins the game! WHO IT'S FOR: Perfect for 2–4 players, ages 6 and up.WHAT'S INSIDE: 30 Invisible Things cards, 20 Things cards, 4 pairs of card glasses (2 for kids, 2 for grown-ups), a guessing guide sheet, and English instructions.
£15.34
Birlinn Ltd Edinburgh 1000 Piece Jigsaw
Book SynopsisArtist Kathy Lewis is a well known creator of visitor products (jigsaws, posters, mugs tea towels etc) for Cambridge.
£17.99
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Summer Scenes Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThese 31 charming summer scenes will delight colorists yearning for sunshine every day of the year! Detailed original designs include seascapes, gardens in bloom, and idyllic farm vistas as well as romantic picnics, sunsets, and a wedding on the beach. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Summer Scenes 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.
£7.14
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Antiquities Sticker Color Activity Book
Book SynopsisPeer inside the Victorian era with Antiquities Sticker, Color & Activity Book—with more than 500 fanciful stickers and more than 90 activity and coloring pages.
£22.28
Random House USA Inc The Book of Concealment Dungeons Dragons
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£22.50
Faber & Faber 1227 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off
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
£7.99
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed National Parks Postcards
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£17.27
THAMES & KOSMOS Great White Shark
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.
£35.63
Adams Media Corporation It Wasnt a Phase
Book SynopsisCelebrate your former (or current!) emo days with this interactive activity book perfect for elder emos reliving their youth and the latest wave of emo trendsetters alike—just grab your colored pencils and get ready to let those emotions fly!If studded belts and fingerless gloves were the ultimate fashion statement… If you can still translate MySpace chatspeak without a second thought… If surviving a summertime music festival dressed in all black is still the highlight of your year… Then this ultimate emo coloring and activity book is meant for you! Relive the classic emo moments of the early 2000s, discover little known trivia about emo culture across the ages, and explore the ways the trends have changed and continued to grow even today. Activities include: -Testing your knowledge of iconic emo fanfiction with quiz questions that will stump even the most dedicated fans -Grabbing your colored pencils and deco
£9.49
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Dungeons and Dragons Art and Arcana
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£78.75
Design Originals Notebook Doodles Christmas
Book SynopsisWelcome to the magical and joyous world ofNotebook Doodles Christmas! This fun and engaging coloring book for tweens is filled with 32 festive designs of Christmas scenes, reindeer, penguins, presents, snowflakes, stockings, trees, treats, and so much more from talented artist Jess Volinski. With uplifting art activities for young girls, Jess also includes instructions on basic coloring techniques, fully colored examples, and charming quotes to go with every design. Watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and gel pens will all look stunning on archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Each one-sided page is perforated, so when it''s finished, it can easily be removed to hang up or give as a gift.
£5.99
No Starch Press,US Mastering Lego (r) Mindstorms: Build Better
Book SynopsisYou've learned the basics of LEGO robotics, and now you're ready for more. Mastering LEGO MINDSTORMS teaches you everything you need to know to level up your robotics engineering skills, using examples compatible with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and SPIKE Prime sets. In no time, you'll be programming autonomous robot vehicles, interactive games, LEGO musical instruments, and more.Trade Review"Mastering LEGO® MINDSTORMS is a great resource for robot builders or FLL teams to advance their skills!"—Joe Meno, BrickJournal"The informative text is as supportive as it is educational. . . . explain[s] robotics in a way that respects the reader while challenging them." —Rosemary Kiladitis, Mom Read It"Give[s] you great ideas to start coding [and] offers a lot of essential information for robot building and programming." —Mariana Ruiz, GeekDad"Very inspirational stuff in there . . . This does get me very excited about using MINDSTORMS!"—GJBricks"I would recommend it for anyone who wants to take the LEGO MINDSTORMS creations or even the LEGO motorized machs to the next level." —LEGO BUILDZ
£15.19
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Telephone Call Me Jiggie Puzzle X Piece
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£12.35
No Starch Press,US The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History From
Book SynopsisThis revised and expanded second edition of the bestselling The Game Console contains brand new content, with coverage of 50 more consoles, variants, and accessories in 50 added pages. The Game Console 2.0 is a gorgeous coffee table book for geeks and gamers that brings together highly detailed photos of more than 100 video game consoles and their electronic interiors spanning nearly five decades.Trade Review"The Game Console 2.0 is one of the rare video game books that we recommend for any fan of the medium, regardless of which systems they play now, or had as a kid. Evan Amos breaks down the hardware of 100 consoles spanning several decades, giving readers a literal inside look at the components that make the system work." —Brandt Ranj, Rolling Stone"The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast’s heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!"—Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority"A pleasure for any gaming enthusiast to flip through every now and then." —Jeff Dunn, Engadget"I recommend it!"—Taylor Lyles, @TayNixster, Assoc. Tech Editor, IGN"An extraordinary journey through the history of video game hardware."—Daniel New, Editor, Thumbsticks"A really fascinating trip through video game history . . . a very cool resource for anyone looking for a timeline of gaming consoles."—Jonathan H. Liu, GeekDad"A perfect end table book catered toward nerds and gamers that unites profoundly nitty gritty photographs of in excess of 100 computer game control centers and their electronic insides."—RecaBlog"[The Game Console 2.0] has been heavily revised and expanded . . . This new version adds a lot more content over the first edition!"—Madlittlepixel, YouTuberREVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GAME CONSOLE:"This book gathers gorgeous images into a visual history of games, and it’s such a nostalgic treat to pore over."—Keith Stuart, The Guardian"Amos’ passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console."—Kotaku"While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn’t forget."—Motherboard"A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history."—Android Central"Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards."—Mashable"A vibrant, 264-page book that's packed cover to cover with full-color photos of video game consoles. Spanning consoles like the Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, to modern-day ones like the PlayStation 4, it'll take you on a nostalgic trip and make you appreciate the history of your favorite consoles."—Brandon Carte, Yahoo Life"This image-rich guide brings gamers on a guided tour exploring the legendary consoles of yesteryear."—Sian Babish, The Chicago Tribune
£28.49
Random House USA Inc The Rise of Tiamat Dragon Puzzle
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£17.27
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Rock Paper Scissors
Book SynopsisRock, Paper, Scissors is a collection of creative, fun, sense-stimulating things you can do with very simple materials: stones, paper and scissors.From land art to science experiments, with a pinch of geology, and a sprinkling of magic, these easy-but-inspiring and thrifty activities will keep your family occupied all year round.Rock, Paper, Scissors is packed with activities to do indoors and outdoors, in the city, at the beach, in the countryside – wherever you might be. Perfect for parents who are keen to turn walks and day trips into exciting experiences, this activity book will have universal appeal for families who want to reduce their screen time and encourage kids to conjure up adventures from almost nothing both indoors and out.
£11.69
No Starch Press,US Build A Lego Mustang
Book SynopsisDetailed, step-by-step instructions for recreating a classic 1960s Mustang with LEGO elements. The build, designed by famous Technic inventor Sariel, includes working steering, and operable doors and hood, as well as plenty of ideas for customisation.
£15.19
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Butterfly Mandalas Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThirty-one illustrations to color combine two of the most beautiful aspects of nature — flowers and butterflies — with the peaceful qualities of mandalas. Adult colorists can enjoy a contemplative experience while adding their own style to these circular designs of intertwining butterflies and blossoms. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Butterfly Mandala 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
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Happy Home
Book SynopsisPronounced hoo-gah, the Danish term hygge basically means coziness and celebrates the things that bring pleasure and joy. These 31 soothing illustrations bring the concept home with relaxing images of a glowing fire, a warm family dinner, quiet reading time, and more. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Happy Home 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.
£6.53
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail All New Cryptic Crosswords 9 The Daily
Book SynopsisBanish boredom forever with this brand new collection of 100 tricky cryptic crosswords. From challenging anagrams to complex and misleading wordplay, these puzzles are bound to delight beginner and expert cryptic crossword-lovers alike.Devilishly difficult, these crosswords will provide hours of brain-teasing fun.
£8.54
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies
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£10.92
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Cryptic Crossword Puzzles For Dummies
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£8.07
Octopus Publishing Group Flowers of the World
Book SynopsisDo you know your Dahlias from your Daffodils? Why should you avoid the gympie-gympie tree? What type of tulip was once as expensive as a house?Put your knowledge to the test with 52 trivia cards, each one illustrated with exquisite botanical art to double as a game of Snap, Memory, Quartets or Swap.Presented in a foiled gift box and with a booklet that contains the rules of play to four traditional card games, this is the perfect gift for plant lovers.Card games also available in the series: Birds of the World.
£9.50
Running Press Book Publishers The Office Answer Wheel Give It a Spin Rp Minis
Book SynopsisDoes your boss, officemate, or family member have an important question or assignment, and you''re unsure what your answer should be? Take the guesswork out of the equation with The Office Answer Wheel, a humorous gag gift with a sarcastic office twist.The kit includes a mini spinning prize wheel that snaps together, makes a satisfying tic tic sound, and helps determine your asker''s fate. Just give the wheel a gentle spin to get your answer!Sample answers include:Count Me In!Yes, And I Love Your HairI''ll Have It In by 5:00I''ll Do Overtime for ThisAsk Me Next WeekI Demand CoffeeAll Signs Point to NoThis Desk Is Out of ServiceAnd more!
£10.09
John Wiley & Sons Inc Knitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisA stitch pattern dictionary is a must-have for every knitter's bookshelf. A collection of stitch combinations - everything from basic knit-and-purl stitches to more complex cables, lace and colourwork - enables knitters to create their own designs or modify existing patterns with ease.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Knit and Purl Patterns 1 CHAPTER 2 Rib Patterns 37 CHAPTER 3 Bobbles and Textured Stitches 61 CHAPTER 4 Slipstitch Patterns 77 CHAPTER 5 Twist-Stitch Patterns 91 CHAPTER 6 Cable Patterns 108 CHAPTER 7 Drop-stitch, Yarn Overs, Eyelet, and Lace 142 CHAPTER 8 Borders and Edgings 160 CHAPTER 9 Creative Stitches and Combinations 173 CHAPTER 10 Color Knitting 184 Stranded Color Patterns Intarsia Patterns and Motifs Color-Slip Patterns Appendix: Glossary 235
£18.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Keeping Chickens For Dummies
Book SynopsisPractical how-to advice for keeping chickens "For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm.Trade Review'Admirably comprehensive, lucid and sensible guide.' - The Times, Sept 2011Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Choosing Chickens 7 Chapter 1: Enjoying Chicken-Keeping 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Basic Chicken Biology and Behaviour 23 Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Chicken Breeds 41 Chapter 4: Buying Chickens59 Part II: Housing Your Flock 79 Chapter 5: Going House Hunting for Your Chickens 81 Chapter 6: Designing and Constructing Chicken Housing 105 Chapter 7: Furnishing and Housekeeping 129 Part III: Caring for Your Flock: General Management 145 Chapter 8: Feeding Your Flock 147 Chapter 9: Controlling Pests and Predators 173 Chapter 10: Keeping Your Flock Happy and Healthy 189 Chapter 11: Handling Health Problems 209 Part IV: Breeding: The Chicken and the Egg 237 Chapter 12: Breeding Your Chickens 239 Chapter 13: Incubating Eggs and Hatching Chicks 259 Chapter 14: Raising Chicks 289 Part V: Considering Special Management Issues 313 Chapter 15: Looking After Layers and Collecting Eggs 315 Chapter 16: Managing Meat Birds 341 Chapter 17: Taking Meat Birds through D-Day 351 Part VI: The Part of Tens 379 Chapter 18: More than Ten Tips for Keeping Healthy, Stress-Free Chickens 381 Chapter 19: More than Ten Misconceptions about Chickens and Eggs 387 Index 393
£17.09
John Wiley & Sons Inc Knitting Patterns For Dummies
Book SynopsisPut your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relievingget started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You'll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you've never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces. Select the supplies that are right for your projectsLearn how to read a knitting patternPractice working common stitches and creating different texturesMake gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wearNeed more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Nuts and Bolts (or Sticks and String) of Knitting 7 Chapter 1: The Right Stuff: Knitting Supplies 9 Chapter 2: Gauge Your Success 21 Chapter 3: Do You Measure Up? Size Matters 31 Chapter 4: Break the Code: Reading Patterns 39 Part 2: A Primer on Stitches and Color 49 Chapter 5: The Simplest Stitches 51 Chapter 6: Stitches that Look Tricky but Aren’t 59 Chapter 7: Colorful Stitches 79 Part 3: Patterns with Rectangles and Related Shapes 99 Chapter 8: Rectangles to Wear 101 Chapter 9: Rectangles for the Home 123 Chapter 10: Almost Rectangles 139 Part 4: Patterns with Circles, Triangles, and More 167 Chapter 11: Knitting in Circles 169 Chapter 12: Shaping Triangles 189 Chapter 13: Putting Together Rectangles and Triangles 209 Chapter 14: Knitting Beyond Geometry Class 239 Part 5: The Part of Tens 265 Chapter 15: Ten Things You Can Knit with that Aren’t Yarn or Needles 267 Chapter 16: Almost Ten Things You Can Do with Your Swatches 271 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to MacGyver Your Knitting 275 Chapter 18: Ten Smart Ways to Care for Your Knits 279 Appendix 285 Index 301
£17.09
