Hobbies, quizzes and games Books
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Wooden Snakes and Ladders
Book SynopsisWooden Snakes and Ladders.
£20.46
HarperCollins Publishers Shinoy and the Chaos Crew The Day of the Game
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day.Location: Tricky Contacts TV game show studioOperative: Salama in a flowery dressMission: Stop Salama from vanquishing the Tricky Contacts host, Darren Duncan. Avoid the penguins. Win the game!This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers You Know Youre a Golfer When
Book SynopsisGolf is not just for the links it's for life.How do you know when you're a golfer? For starters, you might just find golf has infiltrated every aspect of your life, from your choice of car (plenty of boot space) to the way you talk. You may find yourself mowing your lawn to fairway height, or discussing how your shaft feels extremely loudly in public. You probably think sub-par means something must be really, really good, and you're pretty sure the Dutch Masters is a golf tournament. If you had to list your favourite numbers, they're most likely 2, 3, 4, 18 and 72, and you spend 80% of dead-time practising your swing with an imaginary club and ball and yet you always look to see where it went.But how do you really know when you're a golfer? Perhaps you need to buy this book to find out.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Ireland Spy it Score it Collins Michelin
Book SynopsisExplore Ireland with i-SPY facts, photos and fantastic spots!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area.Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find in Ireland. From mountains and beaches to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more spotting fun check out:i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443)i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730)i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528)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
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Christmas
Book SynopsisThe perfect stocking filler gift for children!Entertain kids and the whole family this Christmas with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of festive fun!Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find. From decorations to food, Santa's helpers to winter wildlife, they'll learn all about the traditions and celebrations of Christmas. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 50 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun this season check out i-SPY Winter (ISBN 9780008468248).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.62
MIT Press The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist Why We
Book SynopsisThe precarious reality of videogame production beyond the corporate blockbuster studios of North America.The videogame industry, we're invariably told, is a multibillion-dollar, high-tech business conducted by large corporations in certain North American, European, and East Asian cities. But most videogames today, in fact, are made by small clusters of people working on shoestring budgets, relying on existing, freely available software platforms, and hoping, often in vain, to rise to stardom—in short, people working like artists. Aiming squarely at this disconnect between perception and reality, The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist presents a much more accurate and nuanced picture of how the vast majority of videogame-makers work—a picture that reveals the diverse and precarious communities, identities, and approaches that make videogame production a significant cultural practice.Drawing on insights provided by over 400 game developers across
£36.10
Dover Publications Inc. Buziak C Creative Haven Trees of Life Coloring
Book SynopsisRichly detailed illustrations incorporate historical and cultural motifs from around the world. Thirty-one designs include examples of Celtic, Islamic, Japanese, Egyptian art plus patterns inspired by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, other trends.
£7.14
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Japanese Designs Coloring Book
Book SynopsisThese ready-to-color illustrations perfectly capture the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese art and design. Thirty-one intricate illustrations draw inspiration from kimono and fabric patterns, Ukiyo-e and Edo period paintings and wood block prints, lanterns and parasols, Shoji screens and window latticework, vintage matchbox art, and more. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Japanese Designs 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
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Victorian Gowns Coloring Book
Book SynopsisInspired by the elegant dresses showcased in Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Bazaar, Ladies' Home Journal, and other Victorian-era magazines, these 31 ready-to-color illustrations depict the well-dressed woman of the late 1800s.
£999.99
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Cats Coloring Book
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£7.14
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Entangled Forest Coloring Book
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£7.14
Dover Publications Inc. Porter A Creative Haven Entangled Christmas
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£6.53
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Tropical Christmas Coloring Book
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£999.99
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Spectacular Sea Life Designs
Book SynopsisLet stress wash away with 31 ready-to-color designs filled with creatures of the sea. Stylized underwater scenes of starfish, octopuses, shells, corals, and more swirl with mesmerizing patterns of waves and ripples.
£6.53
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Celebrate Day of the Dead Coloring
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£7.14
Crown The Puzzler
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world.“Even though I’ve never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubik’s Cube, I couldn’t put down The Puzzler.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before Don’t miss A.J. Jacobs’ new podcast, The Puzzler, coming this fall!What makes puzzles—jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus—so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they’re among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs—four-ti
£13.49
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings A 500Piece Puzzle
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£17.45
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 10 The
Book SynopsisThis new collection of cryptic crosswords from the archives of your favourite quality newspaper is ideal entertainment for any spare moment. Whether on your lunch break, work commute or just a relaxing afternoon, Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 10 is a great selection of frustrating puzzles for anyone who likes a word challenge.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 9 The
Book SynopsisThis demanding new collection of cryptic crosswords from the archives of your favourite quality newspaper will provide the perfect entertainment in any spare moment. Whether on your lunch break, work commute or just a relaxing afternoon, Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 9 is a great selection of headscratchers for any puzzle fan to ponder over.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisFuel your passion for puzzling with The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1, the first title in a relaunch of the best-selling bumper cryptic crossword series from the Telegraph.For long-time puzzle enthusiasts and crossword novices alike, these tricky puzzles will keep you entertained through the longest train journeys and the rainiest of evenings.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 2 The Telegraph
Book SynopsisHone your puzzling skills with 150 more quick crosswords, guaranteed to test your vocabulary, general knowledge and lateral thinking to the limits. This is the second book in a brand new relaunch of the best-selling Telegraph crossword series, with all new puzzles for 2017.
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group The Very British Problems Quiz Book
Book SynopsisWhat does ''custard and jelly'' mean in cockney rhyming slang?Which biscuit has half of its name on top of the cooker and the other half on the door?And 25 million of what drink are served by British Airways each year?We Brits can''t get enough of a quiz. Stumped for office party chit-chat? Quiz. Midweek visit to the pub? Quiz. Stuck inside in pyjamas on a rainy night and in the mood to cause a big family argument? You got it - quiz.This book is correspondingly filled with questions on all things wonderfully and unequivocally British - you''ll find all sorts of tickly teasers, complex conundrums, worrisome word searches and much more on topics ranging from our iconic weather to types of cake. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea and your favourite biscuit(s).The new book from Very British Problems, the ''Very British Problems Christmas Quiz Book'', is out NOW.ANSWERS: Telly, Hobnob, buy the book and find out
£11.69
Greywood Publishing QUERP Quick Easy Role Play
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£14.62
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Pride and Prejudice the Parlor Game
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£22.50
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Trick or Treat Puzzle
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£15.60
Hodder & Stoughton Word Play
Book Synopsis''No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.'' Only words can do that. Words are magic. Words are fun.Join Gyles Brandreth - wit and word-meister, Just A Minute regular, One Show reporter, denizen of Countdown''s Dictionary Corner, founder of the National Scrabble Championships, patron of The Queen''s English Society, QI, Room 101,Have I Got News For You and Pointless survivor - on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words and wordplay.Puns, palindromes, pangrams, Malaprops, euphemisms, mnemonics, acronyms, anagrams, alphabeticals, Tweets, verbiage, verbarrhea - if you can name it, you should find it here, along with the longest, shortest, wittiest, wildest, oldest, latest, oddest, most interesting and most memorable words in the English language - the richest, most remarkable languagTrade ReviewWill amuse children aged five to fifty and beyond. * Times Literary Supplement *
£11.69
Design Originals Cats and Kittens Coloring Book
Book SynopsisDiscover super cute kittens and cats galore in this adorable coloring book for kids! Featuring 40 line art designs of cuddly kittens and playful cats tangled in yarn, curled up for a nap, positioned to pounce, and so much more,Cats and Kittens Coloring Bookis the perfect outlet for avid cat-lovers to express their creativity with their favorite animal! Plus, fun facts and captions complement each illustration for an added element of delight. Using gel pens, markers, crayons, colored pencils, or watercolors, each design is printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display of completed designs.
£6.99
Design Originals Sloths Coloring Book
Book SynopsisFeaturing 40 line art designs of smiling sloths filling their days with fun activities and adventures - from riding a scooter to flying a spaceship, playing instruments, and even scuba diving - children can colour and giggle their way through each illustration. Sloths Coloring Book also includes fun facts about sloths - from what they eat to how they live - adding an extra element to each page. Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display of completed designs.
£6.99
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Art Of Halo Infinite (deluxe Edition)
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£56.99
Adams Media Corporation Bored Games: 100+ In-Person and Online Games to
Book SynopsisThere’s nothing worse than inviting people over and having nothing planned for them to do. With The Best Party Game Book Ever you can make sure that never happens again! This book has everything you need to make your next get together a success! With 100 classic party games, including ice breakers, truth or dare variations, races and relays, trivia games, contests of strength and speed, minute challenges, and so much more, you can avoid awkward small talk and get your guests laughing, interacting, and having fun in no time!Trade Review“A party planner’s best friend.” —Daily Mom
£8.54
Adams Media Corporation Creepy Cute Doodles
£10.44
Workman Publishing Who Said That?: Take the Quote Quiz Challenge
Book SynopsisTest your quote IQ! Who said this? “I think, therefore I am.” A. Marcus Aurelius B. Gautama Buddha C. René Descartes D. Nicolas Cage With hundreds of witticisms, musings, disses, words of inspiration, and canny observations, all wrapped up in the form of an addictive game with different ways to play, Who Said That? Is the most fun you can have while actually getting smarter. Or to put it another way, where else would you find Albert Einstein, Mother Teresa, Jay-Z, Bill Clinton, Patti Smith, Charlie Brown, Muhammad Ali, Lena Dunham, Joan Didion, Oprah Winfrey, and Henry David Thoreau all hanging out together? Answer: CTrade Review“Who Said That? is a spectacularly fun and informative book that will appeal to everyone who is interested in quotes, which means pretty much everyone on the planet.” —Fred Shapiro, Editor of the Yale Book of Quotations
£7.59
Quercus Publishing Mountains According to G
Book SynopsisGeraint Thomas's inside guide to twenty-five of the greatest cycling climbs in the world.Cycling fans obsess about climbs and big mountains. They love reading about their tests and tribulations and they love to ride them - a cricket lover can never bat at Lord's, or a football supporter score at Wembley, but any rider can take on the challenge of an iconic mountain. There have been fine books about the big climbs before but never from the voice of an elite GC winner, taking you inside what these climbs really feel like, where the attacks come, where the pain kicks in. From best-known big-hitters, via pro-peloton favourites, to the secret climbs Geraint has come to love, and featuring Australia, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Mallorca and Wales, this is the cyclist's secret manual.
£11.69
No Starch Press,US The Art Of The Brick
Book SynopsisNathan Sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures and portraits all made from LEGO bricks. The Art of the Brick is a stunning, full-color showcase of the work that has made Sawaya the world s most famous LEGO artist. Featuring hundreds of photos of his impressive art and behind-the-scenes details about how these creations came to be, The Art of the Brick is an inside look at how Sawaya transformed a toy into an art form. Follow one man s unique obsession and see the amazing places it has taken him.Trade Review"Nathan Sawaya shows what happens when you take kid stuff outside the toy box."—Reader's Digest"If you are an art lover and enjoy a good autobiography, The Art of the Brick is a wonderful book for you."—San Francisco Book Review"Every piece of art comes with a story."—Brick Fan"So this is what inspires someone to build a life-size LEGO T-Rex"—Gizmodo"Beautiful, inside and out. Honest, like only art can be."—Ninja Brick "I love that in throughout this book there's wonderful pictures, but also dimensions and the exact amount of bricks for each work . . . incredible stuff."—Luke Bugg, The Geek of Steel
£30.39
Paizo Publishing, LLC Starfinder Pawns Attack of the Swarm Pawn
Book Synopsis The characters, villains, and starships of the Attackof the Swarm! Adventure Path comealive on yourtabletop with this collection of more than 100 creature andstarshippawns, designed for use with the Starfinder Roleplaying Game or any tabletopsciencefantasy RPG. Printed on sturdy cardstock, each of these double-sided pawns slotsinto asize-appropriate plastic base from theStarfi nder Pawns Base Assortment, making them easytomix with traditional metal or plasticminiatures. With dozens of distinct images, the StarfinderAttack of the Swarm! Pawn Collection depictsthe enemies and allies from all six adventuresofthe Attack of the Swarm! AdventurePath. Fate of the Fifth Huskworld Hive of Minds The Last R
£26.17
Ulysses Press Random Tables: Dungeons And Lairs: The Game
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£14.39
Ulysses Press Back In The Day Trivia For Seniors: Facts and
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£14.39
Simon And Schuster Group USA The Little Book of Weed Games
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£14.39
Archie Comics Archie & Sabrina's Halloween Coloring Book
Book SynopsisArchie and Sabrina team-up for a spook-tacularly fun colouring book!
£8.54
No Starch Press,US Lego Space Projects: 52 Galactic Models
Book SynopsisBuild a starship fleet to launch from your kitchen table! Follow the photos, step-by-step instructions, and comprehensive parts lists in this book to build dozens of galaxy-hopping spacecraft that can fit in the palm of your hand! Puzzle out how to build propulsion systems, heat shields, and solar collectors, or take a page from science fiction and make warp drives, self-healing hulls, and photon beams. Why bother to leave your house (or the planet) when you can explore the universe with the LEGOs you already own and your imagination. Your intergalactic journey starts in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6Trade Review"A pretty nice introduction to building microscale space, and for those new to the hobby, getting started in finding and ordering parts . . the small scale allows for a multitude of variety with ship styles that are defined in the book. Friesen has a lot to talk about in terms of the theme and building, and he does so with a voice that is slightly reminiscent of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Expect some humor in the book." —Joe Meno, Brick Journal "The images are clear, as are the instructions . . . If you are interested in microscale spacecraft, either for the Neat Parts Usage, to create a small armada with the parts at hand, or you just love looking at beautifully rendered images of creatively designed LEGO models, you would be well advised to look at this book." —The Rambling Brick"A great addition to Jeff Friesen's collection . . . I highly recommend picking this book up if you're a LEGO Space fan, a micro-scale LEGO builder, or you really enjoy some awesome LEGO models."—Adam's Brick Junction"Oozes quality and inspiration . . . I enjoyed this immensly."—GJBricks, YouTuber"Anyone who loves spaceships and wants to learn to build them in a greeble style at microscale should pick up LEGO Space Projects: 52 Creative Models. It is a great resource for learning how to build big while building small spaceships."—JustJon.net"LEGO Space Projects is a must-have for any LEGO enthusiast . . . If you want a challenge or love space, you’ll find many space projects that are recognizable and enjoyable to build in this book."—Rachel Dehning, Portland Book Review
£17.09
Hardie Grant Explore Family Road Trip Games: A Pocket Book of
Book SynopsisBring the fun on your next road trip with this handy book, Family Road Trip Games, from beloved children's book author Jack Henseleit. Featuring over 60 new and classic games – and more than 150 brain-burning trivia questions – plus a top secret treasure hunt (yippee!), this is the definitive collection of games and puzzles for the whole family. Whether it's a fresh take on I Spy, an on-the-go scavenger hunt, or a modern favourite like Snaps, you'll find a diverse group of games and ideas to appeal to any age or attention span. There are also fun illustrations throughout, making this book both an excellent gift or self-purchase. Put away the screens and find new ways to entertain, get creative and improve memory with kids and adults of any age.
£11.69
HPH Publishing Tick, Track And Listen - Kruger
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£9.50
Ebury Publishing House of Games: Question Smash: 104 New, Classic
Book SynopsisDo you know which Cluedo character was killed off in 2016? How about which band has a species of shrimp named after it? Reckon you could guess the name of a song from lyrics where the words have been replaced with synonyms?Then fingers on buzzers, because House of Games is back and it's better than ever!Packed with 104 new, classic and fiendishly difficult rounds from the hit BBC show's question writers, House of Games: Question Smash is the ultimate collection of brainteasers, puzzles and trivia. Pit your wits against friends and family with favourites like Highbrow Lowbrow, Rhyme Time and Don't State the Obvious, as well as brand new games from the brilliant minds behind the show. So limber up your frontal lobes, brush up on your trivia and get ready to return to the House of Games.
£21.25
Modiphius Entertainment Dreams and Machines Gamemasters Guide
Book SynopsisThe RPG setting where people come together to rebuild their world following a catastrophic war. You will venture into a world of mystery and adventure, where slumbering mechs dot the landscape and people build their lives anew in the wreckage of paradise. The war against the machines was 200 years ago, but many threats from that era abound. The machines are dormant, but they sometimes awake, causing death and destruction until they are stopped. Hideous, mutated, creatures infest the landscape, vicious byproducts of the war. Ghostly nanograms lurk in the ruins promising knowledge or luring the unwary to their deaths. Yet against all this, humanity is rebuilding. People live full, happy lives despite the threats that assail them. Cooperation and mutual aid are everywhere, humans coming together to build something new amid the ruins of the past.
£31.50
Special Interest Model Books Kites: The Practical Handbook for the Modern Kite Flyer
The age old pastime of kite flying has recently experienced a dramatic increase in popularity owing to the introduction of bold new designs and materials for improved standards of efficiency. In this completely revised and updated edition of one of the best books ever written on the hobby, Ron Moulton (founder of the British Kite Flying Association) and Pat Lloyd (an internationally respected draughtsman) provide all the latest information on making and flying modern kites. The authoritative text and detailed drawings and even more colour photographs combine to describe the new era of advanced models, the latest materials and the expert skills required. Specialities such as kit fighting with the Rokkaku design, aerial photography, Parabear drops and team aerobatics are supported by 30 fully-dimensioned kite plans that embrace the traditional, the simple and the sophisticated.
£16.95
Middleton Press Return to Blaenau 1970-82
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£19.95
Modiphius Entertainment Achtung Cthulhu 2D20
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£27.00
Ridley's Games Ridleys Games Selfish Shipwrecked Edition
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£16.20
