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Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is a super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

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Book SynopsisRemember what a wild frontier the early days of home gaming were? Manufacturers releasing new consoles at a breakneck pace; developers creating games that kept us up all night, then going bankrupt the next day; and what self-respecting kid didn't beg their parents for an Atari or a Nintendo? This explosion of computers, consoles, and games was genuinely unlike anything the tech world has seen before or since.This thoroughly researched and geeky trip down memory lane pulls together the most entertaining stories from this dynamic era, and brings you the classic tech that should never be forgotten.

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Book SynopsisTest yourself against a fiendishly tricky series of IQ test-style puzzles, the perfect training for those who want to prepare for a Mensa IQ test. This full-colour puzzle book features a wide variety of questions to test every aspect of your brain's workings, from visual and spatial challenges to pattern-based or logical problems. Compiled by Dr Gareth Moore, Mensa's Most Difficult IQ Puzzles will force you to think in new ways and spot patterns you have never seen before in order to solve these demanding conundrums.Table of Contents200 difficult puzzles based on those found in traditional IQ tests. These questions cover a wide variety of different types of puzzle and puzzle artworks and full-colour illustrations are included throughout.

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Book SynopsisSu Doku For Dummies offers more puzzles than any other book available.Trade Review"...invaluable hints on the strategy of the new numbers game, as well as 240 puzzles of varying difficulty, it's indispensable for fans..." (Western Daily Press, Saturday July 9th 2005) "...gets you going with the basics and reveals the code for solving these puzzles along with some insider tips on the world of hidden doubles and triples..." (Nottingham Evening Post, 23 July 2005) "...the handy paperback features easy-to-follow instructions to help you master Su Doku. As well as strategy tips there are 240 puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty." (Scotland's Weekly News, 6th August 2005) "...invaluable hints on the strategy of the game as well as 240 puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty..." (Great Barr Observer, 5th August 2005) "...perfect for addicts and newcomers alike...invaluable hints on game strategy..." (Helensburgh Advertiser, 22nd September 2005)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Su Doku Strategy 3 Chapter 1: Simplifying Su Doku 5 Chapter 2: Taking Su Doku Up a Notch 17 Part II: Su Doku Puzzlemania 27 Part III: The Answer to Your Problems 269

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Book SynopsisGoooal!Now you can bring all of the fun and excitement of the soccer pitch to your desktop with this miniature set that you play with your fingers!  Everything you need to play: Includes soccer 'pitch' mat, 2 goals, 2 pairs of soccer cleats for your fingers, 1 mini soccer ball Book included: With a brief history and rules of the sport, profiles of famous players, trivia, and more in this 32-page fully illustrated miniature book Unique gift: Perfect for soccer lovers of all ages

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Book SynopsisShotwell has long written about the ancient Chinese board game that continues to gain popularity throughout the world. Here he introduces it to new players, beginning with exercises on the small student board (9x9). He also discusses its history and philosophy. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portl

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Book SynopsisA bumper edition of puzzles from the home of cryptic crosswords... the Telegraph.In 1925, the Telegraph was the first quality daily to publish a crossword; here is the latest collection. Utterly addictive and entertaining, these fiendish puzzles are perfect for those who wish to pit their wits against the nation's best cryptic setters.

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Book SynopsisAn iconic brand for more than 50 years, TWISTER is a classic game loved by fans of all ages. This officially-licensed kit offers a new mini twist on the game that ties you up in knots -- now you can play with your fingers! Perfectly portable, this nostalgic kit can be played anywhere and includes a mini Twister mat, spinner, mini tube socks for your fingers, and a mini book with history, trivia, and the rules of MINI TWISTER.

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Book SynopsisUnlike chess or backgammon, tabletop wargames have no single, accepted set of rules. Most wargamers at some point have had a go at writing their own rules and virtually all have modified commercially available sets to better suit their idea of the ideal game or to adapt favourite rules to a different historical period or setting. But many who try soon find that writing a coherent set of rules is harder than they thought, while tweaking one part of an existing set can often have unforeseen consequences for the game as a whole. Now, at last, help is at hand. Veteran gamer and rules writer John Lambshead has teamed up with the legendary Rick Priestley, creator of Games Workshop's phenomenally successful Warhammer system, to create this essential guide for any would-be wargame designer or tinkerer. Rick and John give excellent advice on deciding what you want from a wargame and balancing 'realism' (be it in a historical or a fantasy/sci-fi context) with playability.They discuss the relative merits of various mechanisms (cards, dice, tables) then discuss how to select and combine these to handle the various essential game elements of turn sequences, combat resolution, morale etc to create a rewarding and playable game that suits your tastes and requirements

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Book SynopsisBored of the same old dinner-party chitchat? Spice up your soirées, impress your guests and show up your brother-in-law with these hilarious, and sometimes dangerous, after-dinner tricks and challenges. Twenty-one handsome cards presented in a beautiful gift tin illustrate each technique along with step-by-step instructions and explanations of the science behind the tricks. From sabering a bottle of champagne to hammering a needle through a coin, each of these tricks is guaranteed to wow your guests.Trade ReviewAs seen in S magazine (Sunday Express)

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Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years - and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Starting and Playing the Game 7 Chapter 1: Tackling the Basics of Backgammon 9 Chapter 2: Playing the Game 21 Chapter 3: Looking at Basic Backgammon Tactics 35 Chapter 4: Making the Opening Move 55 Part II: Handling the Middle Game 75 Chapter 5: Upping the Stakes by Doubling 77 Chapter 6: Progressing to Advanced Doubling 93 Chapter 7: Planning Tactics for the Middle Game 107 Chapter 8: Discovering Strategies 119 Part III: Bearing Off (The Last Lap) 137 Chapter 9: Bearing Off without Contact 139 Chapter 10: Bearing Off Against Contact 147 Part IV: Varying the Play 157 Chapter 11: Looking at Complex Endings 159 Chapter 12: Entering the Chouette 177 Chapter 13: Playing Tournament Backgammon 191 Chapter 14: Using Computers and Online Play 213 Part V: The Part of Tens 229 Chapter 15: The Ten Commandments of Backgammon 231 Chapter 16: Ten Useful Backgammon Resources 243 Index 247

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, the collected texts from the critically and commercially acclaimed fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are bound together in three exciting volumes. Lavishly illustrated and produced, these titles are straight out of the world of Skyrim - and a must for any wandering adventurer.Trade Review"It looks period authentic, so it will make a nice addition to your bookcase or coffee table. It will also make you a much more scholarly Elders Scrolls fan thanks to the sheer amount of knowledge it packs into its 200+ pages of content." -Entertainment Buddha A must-buy for any die-hard fan -Bio Gamer Girl If you re a longtime fan of The Elder Scrolls or a newcomer looking to expand your knowledge of the many facets of life in Tamriel, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The Skyrim Library, Vol. III: The Arcane is a fantastic read that demands a spot in your collection -Hey Poor Player"

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Book SynopsisFestive fun for all the family!Do you know Which band has had the most Christmas number ones? How many cover versions of All I Want for Christmas' have been recorded? Which Christmas song is the most popular single ever released?Can you Identify a classic Christmas song from a line sung backwards? Fill in the blanks of iconic Christmas film lines? Guess the Christmas film from the critic's review?Get ready to beat your friends and family in a game of festive charades, discover the joys of Christmas-song Mad Libs, test your competitive side with a game of Who's in Santa's Bag?, have a good old-fashioned Rockin' Robin team quiz, indulge in some merry drinking games; or escape with a Jollyword Puzzle. You'll soon have Christmas all wrapped up!You'll find hours of festive fun inside to make sure everyone has a very Holly Jolly Christmas!

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Book SynopsisThe perfect book for any adult who loves to challenge their brain but also craves a creative outlet that allows them to use the artistic and inventive side too.Featuring over 120 fantastic puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, crosswords, spot the difference, hanjie, sudoku and more, as well as colouring pages, The Adult Activity Book truly lives up to its name and presents a variety of puzzles and activities that will help boost your brain power. Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on an activity has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.All the activities increase in difficulty as you work through the book, and all you need are pens and pencils to get stuck in – so challenge your brain to ever-harder puzzles or kick back and relax with bit of creative colouring.

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Book SynopsisThe Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports and games.For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport or game for many people, children and adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design - making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts.Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport or game, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There''s even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport or game with.And having been written and endorsed by the game''s professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.Table of ContentsFOREWORD Introduction, Collecting tiles, BMJA rules THE HISTORY OF MAH-JONG Origins, Arrival in the West Mah-Jong today, National differences THE MAH-JONG SET The tiles, The suits The Winds, The Dragons, The Flowers and Seasons Plain tiles and jokers, Dice, Tallies Wind discs Racks, Materials and engravings Mah-Jong cards PRELIMINARIES Choosing the winds and seating positions, Starting play Building the wall, Breaking the wall The deal, The kong box THE GAME A pung, A kong, A chow Play – the first move, Play continues Declaring a kong, Calling or fishing, Precedence Robbing the kong, The goulash The prevailing wind, Minor, major and honour tiles Bouquets, Original call GOING MAH-JONG Conditions for declaring Mah-Jong SCORING Basic scoring units, Bonus points, Going Mah-Jong bonus points Doubling, Score limits Settling up, Example of a completed hand Completed hand: example 2 SPECIAL HANDS Recognised combinations PENALTIES Incorrect hands, False naming of discards, False declaration of Mah-Jong, Incorrect call Letting off a cannon TACTICS AND ETIQUETTE Luck or skill?, Adaptability, Changes through a game Rack arrangement, Defensive play, Offensive play, General tactics, Etiquette BRITISH TOURNAMENT AND OTHER RULES Tournament rules, The BMJA and other rules National differences MAH-JONG TODAY International competitions, Manga comics, Movies Collecting antique sets MAH-JONG ONLINE Merchandise, Epilepsy Doubling Table Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisRelive your favourite moments from the classic TV quiz show, with a dartboard, three darts and a book of quiz questions.

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Book SynopsisBring a beloved pastime to your desktop with a glow-in-the-dark twist! This striking kit includes a bowling lane, lights and music, pins, and a bowling ball. Whether you call it midnight bowling or another name completely, bring the fun and excitement of Glow ''n'' Bowl right to your desk. Kit includes: 11 bowling lane with glow-in-the-dark features and flashing lights and music 6 pins Bowling ball Mini book with history and rules of the game

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Book SynopsisTHIS BOOK IS A MUST-HAVE FOR: staycationing, holidaying, hen or stag dos, parties, office fun, quiet days in. Adventures for Bored Adults will help you beat the boredom with these 100+ hilarious solo and group games, competitive challenges, fun activities and relaxing treats.Whether you're with friends or family, on the move or at home, alone or in a group, it's your ultimate guide to a good time. Never a dull moment again.FEATURING: Bounce the Egg, Spaghetti Scrabble, Pick a sinner, the Gym Bunnies challenge, Morse Inspector, Ransom Devil, Secret Streaking and many more.

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Book Synopsis'I adore Sydney's approach to play... good for our planet, and good for our souls too.' - Daisy Upton, author of Five Minute Mum'For some serious playtime inspiration follow Sydney Piercey. She does it with zero fuss or show off. She is just brilliant'. - Clover StroudParenting blogger and mother-of-three, Sydney Piercey, gained traction online with her environmentally friendly DIY toys made entirely out of cardboard.Filled with 60+ creative, accessible and plastic-free projects and play ideas, Sustainable Play is packed with crafts and games to enjoy with your children on slow, rainy or drawbridge days at home. Sydney provides you with budget-friendly, easy-to-follow ideas to play and create in this handbook, inspired by her family's love of the simple things. From step-by-step projects to create magical toys from your leftover cereal boxes to joy-filled games using everyday objects from around your home, Sustainable Play will equip you with the inspiration you need to entertain your children in a creative, stimulating and sustainable way - being kind to the planet in the process.Trade Review'I adore Sydney's approach to play. She takes something as simple as cardboard and tape and creates beautiful activities and role play items... She shows time and time again that toys don't have to be fancy and expensive for children to cherish them and gain important early years play experiences from...The simplicity of what she does is not only good for our planet, but I have found, good for our souls too.' -- Daisy Upton, author of Five Minute Mum'Sydney's sustainable crafts leave me in awe every time, her genius creativity from everyday objects knows no bounds, they challenge us to think differently and inspire our next generation of little ones.' -- Alex Stedman, founder of The Frugality'I absolutely love Sydney. Her clever cardboard crafts and her appreciation of the simple things in life makes her a breath of fresh air. She is a joy to follow on Instagram and this book packed full of smart yet easy-to-follow ideas will be the saviour of many rainy parenting days - being kind to the planet at the same time.' -- Sarah Turner, blogger and author of The Unmumsy Mum'A beautifully sustainable and simple book celebrating childhood through earth friendly, achievable crafts. An ode to the joy of slow-living.' -- Cerrie Burnell, actor and author of I Am Not a Label'Sydney's aesthetic is calming, charming and her cardboard crafting is like no other. Whether parents seek to create an intricate dolls house, a complex SLR camera, or fun kitchen utensils, board games or costumes with reusable materials around your home (Witches Hats never looked so good), she is my go-to for inspiration.' -- Laura Brand, author of The Joy Journal'Sydney inspires the kind of adventures that are hidden in your house, and a kindness to ourselves as parents. Her creations are so genius and yet so simple to recreate - she is a genuine star! I absolutely love to see what she's come up with and the joy it spreads across the internet.' -- Grace Timothy, author of Lost in Motherhood'Sydney's crafts have a low-fi charm that make them accessible to all parents yet completely enchanting for all children.' -- Tess Newall, decorative artist and set designer'These crafts are so much more than the sum of their parts. Of course, they're fabulous examples of resourcefulness, creativity, and sustainable choices but, beyond that, they teach kids - and adults - to look at "stuff" differently. Where some would just see trash, these crafts teach them to envision the treasure they could become.' -- Emily Ehlers, illustrator and author of Hope is a VerbYou'll never look at a cardboard box the same way again! From princess crowns to puppet theatres, tambourines to washing machines - and yes, even the kitchen sink - there's nothing Sydney can't make from a humble box. A book crammed with creativity and clever ideas, it's proof you need very little to fire up your imagination. Best of all, every one of these 'toys' can be recycled too. * Sarah Tomczak *

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Book SynopsisDarts fans, you require...this book! With help from the sport's biggest names, Matt Bozeat tells the inside story of darts' 50 greatest games. The book includes exclusive interviews with 16 world champions - including Michael van Gerwen and Phil 'The Power' Taylor - who relive the back-and-forth drama of their greatest ever moments on the oche. Here are classic matches such as those between Taylor and Ray van Barneveld and, further back, darting duels involving legends like Eric Bristow, Jocky Wilson, John Lowe, Leighton Rees and many more. The secrets behind Taylor's darts domination are revealed, Andy 'The Viking' Fordham tries to remember the night he won the world championship, and other revelations include why being brainy won't make you a good darts player! Darts' Greatest Games follows the sport's story from its 'thud, sweat and beer' beginnings on television in the 1970s up to the present, including the rise of van Gerwen.

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Book SynopsisIn The Pattern in the Carpet the award-winning and beloved writer Margaret Drabble explores her own family story alongside the history of her favourite childhood pastime - the jigsaw. The result is an original and moving personal history about remembrance, growing older, the importance of play and the ways in which we make sense of our past by ornamenting our present.Trade ReviewEngrossing . . . Blends family history and reflection with social and cultural history to reveal the novelist's passion for jigsaws . . . Moving and candid . . . Fascinating * * Observer * *A mature overview of a lifetime spent fitting objects together in various ways before breaking them up and beginning all over again * * Guardian * *Touchingly human and often wise . . . a book with such enthusiasm for its subject matter that it makes you long to embark on your own jigsaw * * Telegraph * *Throws poignant light on the difficult jigsaw of human life - and on how to shed harmful thought patterns and reassemble them into something less destructive -- Anita Sethi * * Independent * *Part memoir, part rigorously researched historical perspective, Drabble's book is a multi-layered look at jigsaw puzzles and their role through the ages for society, individuals and herself; it's also a charming homage to Drabble's beloved Auntie Phyl, who passed her lifelong love of jigsaws on to Drabble * * Publishers Weekly * *Gently illuminating . . . An evocative study in memory and the techniques used to reconstruct it . . . A dab hand at fiction and editorship comes through once more, this time with a chockablock memoir fitted under the rubric of pastimes * * Kirkus Reviews * *

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Book SynopsisStaying at home doesn’t mean that you have be stuck in front of the TV. This is the ultimate companion to help you beat boredom and to embrace your time indoors.Organized by mood, this book is packed with ideas on how to energize yourself, find your purpose, relax and reflect, get creative and connect with the world around you. Whether it’s for a rainy day or a weekend indoors, there are over 80 ideas to keep busy and to challenge your mind. Staying at home can be a challenge and this clever book will offer ways to keep you happy and healthy, from putting together a homemade exercise routine using everyday household items to creating your own home silent disco as well as ideas to help you discover a new hobby, such as learning a language or upcycling furniture. There are also tasks to keep you feeling engaged and proactive, with tips on lowering your plastic pollution and ways you can volunteer from the comfort of your home, as well as practical ways to help you stay connected with nature, from making your own bird feeder to star gazing from your window, and creative activities to help reduce stress and worry, such as journaling, colouring and crafting. Staying in is the new going out, and it’s so much more fun when you have ideas to keep you busy and entertained. These simple activities are full of tips and tricks to make your time at home as enjoyable as possible. You’ll never wonder what you can do with your spare time ever again!

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Book SynopsisThemagic of the ocheis legendary and with a global audience of millions darts is a sporting juggernaut which always delivers entertainment and drama. The game exploded in the 1980s thanks toEric Bristow and with larger-than-life heroes likePhil Taylor,Michael van Gerwenand lately teenage tyroLuke The Nuke Littler.

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Book SynopsisAre you a true crime fanatic who loves a good puzzle? From hair-raising serial killers to mind-boggling bank robberies, this book has it all.Follow six fascinating true crime stories and learn all about the unbelievable, gripping and grisly details of each case, all while solving over 200 perplexing puzzles.Flex your mental prowess and delve even deeper into the world of true crime with crosswords, sudoku and many more mystifying logic problems.

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Book SynopsisNumber of players: 1-5Ages: 14+Playing Time: 30-50 minutesComponents: 6 Character cards, 9 Jungle cards, 56 Adventure cards, 2 Reference cards, 2 Playing pieces, 24 Health tokens, 24 Food tokens, 12 Ammo tokens, 2 Expedition leader tokensLegendary explorer Percy Fawcett marched deep into the Amazon in search of El Dorado. He was never seen again. Your team has gone in search of him, but now you hope to escape the jungle with the greatest treasure of all--your life.Make the best of your food, your ammunition and your health, as you plunge deep into the jungle. Choose your path carefully to ensure you''re ready for the pitfalls which may occur. Play solo or co-operatively to survive the expedition, or play in teams to see which group can escape the jungle first.From award-winning designer Peer Sylvester and acclaimed artist Garen Ewing, The Lost Expedition is a game of hard choices on the road to El Dorado.

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Book SynopsisYoga Dice provides you with the inspiration you need to maintain an interesting and varied yoga routine—right in your own living room.Contains seven wooden dice—one for each chakra: Each wooden cube included in the Yoga Dice set represents a different pose, so all you have to do is roll and start a unique and relaxing yoga session. No matter what your skill level, this is an excellent way to practice mindfulness while moving through the different asana categories. • Each cube features a variety of poses including seated, standing, balancing, twists, and more• When rolled together in the hand or using the storage container itself, the cubes generate a variety of yoga practices for practitioners of all ages and skill levels• After you roll and get your line up of poses, you simply lay out your mat and hold the pose for about 5 to 10 breathes, or until you feel relaxed and ready to move onFans of The Little Book of Yoga, Yoga Bodies, and Conversation Dice will also enjoy the relaxing and unique twist that Yoga Dice will provide to your time on the mat.• Yoga Dice makes a unique gift for any loved one who enjoys yoga and meditation• High-quality wooden dice are printed with blue ink to help you find your Zen

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Book SynopsisBellies and Bullseyes is simply the greatest account there will ever be about the sport of darts - as told by one of its most legendary characters - Sid Waddell. It mixes Sid''s own personal journey from the coalfields of the North East with the entire history of the sport. What is revealed is a hilarious yet epic Darts Babylon, covering every significant event and every character to walk the oche from Eric ''The Crafty Cockney'' Bristow to Phil ''The Power'' Taylor.In words as ripe as his commentaries, Sid brings an authentic whiff of fags, hard drink, hot tungsten and moist polyester to the whole cabaret. Sid has been friend and confidante to most of darts'' stars over the years as well as being instrumental in the game''s progress himself. Nobody is equipped to tell the story quite like he is. From the early days of hustling in bars and the 1960s money-race pub competitions that spawned the likes of John Lowe and Leighton Rees, to ITV''s brilliantly daft Trade ReviewWonderful * The Times *Sid Waddell's commentaries are the black puddings of sports reporting, savoury, hot and bursting with blood and guts -- Nancy Banks-Smith * Guardian *We are lucky to be alive in the era of Sid -- Giles Smith * Daily Telegraph *Entertaining ... an enjoyable and important read from the man who has been at the heart of many of the great moments in the history of the sport * Independent *A fascinating, well-structured, readable and at times hilarious history of modern darts * Darts World *

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Book Synopsis* Everything you need to play: Includes hockey ice rink mat, 1 mini hockey stick, 1 goal net, 2 goal pads for your fingers, and 1 mini puck* Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a 32-page, 2 x 3-inch miniature book with a brief history and rules of the sport, trivia, and more * Unique gift: Perfect for hockey fans of all ages

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Book SynopsisA detailed guide to the German forces in Bolt Action: Third Edition, containing updated special rules, unit entries, and Theatre Selectors. This new and revised supplement for Bolt Action: Third Edition provides players with all of the information they need to command Germany's military might. Detailed unit options and theatre selectors allow players to build armies for any of Germany's campaigns, from the Blitzkrieg against Poland and France, through North Africa and the Eastern Front, to the fall of Normandy and the defence of Germany.

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Book SynopsisThis is the book I have been waiting for all my life. A delightful reminder of how real games with real people are just about the most fun you can have... – Stephen FryGame On is literally the best book I could own. I must buy one and for everyone I know. – Olivia ColmanFeaturing over 50 classic and new games to make your get-togethers unforgettable.Game On makes your party, weekend escape or vacation more fun, with a range of classic games which everyone will know (but often don''t remember how to play!) such as Mafia or The Hat Game, as well as an array of modern games that will soon become firm favorites with family and friends.Most games don''t need any special equipment (occasionally items such as pens, paper or some playing cards are needed).With a sleek, fun and interactive design, clear instructions and guidance for number of players and possible modifications, this is the perfect gift for those looking for fun new ways to interact with friends and family, as well as for avid gamers.

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Book SynopsisSo you’re good at the pub quiz ... you always have the right answer ... you’re known for the depth and breadth of your knowledge ... well, why not put those skills to the test with Think You Know It All? Genius Edition.In this fiendish and at times infuriating book of general knowledge questions, you’ll find a vast range of topics are covered, to give you a real challenge on subjects from maths to history, music to literature, cinema to sport. With all sorts of different types of question to keep you on your toes (and all the answers at the back for when you need them) this book will give you entertainment and be head-scratchingly annoying in equal measure ...... But then that’s the thing about knowledge: if you know the answer, it’s easy!

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Book SynopsisSherlock Holmes may be the world's greatest detective, but he needs your help. Join the renowned sleuth and his assistant Dr Watson as they travel across Victorian England, encountering mysterious crimes along the way. Using just Watson's illustrated case notes, can you unravel the twists and turns of each remarkable story?After reading ten original cases, you will need to solve baffling questions such as:• Who murdered the High Court judge, and why? • How did the Baker Street Irregulars know the warehouse robbery was an inside job? • And did the stonemason really die in a climbing accident?Are you up to Sherlock's challenge?

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the enduring success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, and the recently released Magnus Carlsen: 50 Memorable Games, celebrated chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on Fabiano Caruana, the Grandmaster set to rival current world champion Magnus Carlsen. This book details Caruana's remarkable rise from chess prodigy to one of the best chess player in the world, exploring how he acquired the skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess over such a short period of time. This book dives into how he wins by analysing 60 of the games that made him who he is, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.Trade Review‘This will doubtless be identified as the definitive account of how a remarkable pre-teenager decided to became a professional chess player at the tender age of 12 and then went on to achieve one of the greatest winning streaks in chess history.’ ‘Soltis has reached new heights with these two new books … the notes provided are pithy, enlightening and accurate’ Raymond Keene, The Article ‘”Fabianistas” will delight in this splendid collection … a treasure’ Don McKim, chess.com ‘There is a lot to ponder and much to relish in this excellent book. Soltis has long been a fine guide to the opaque paradoxes and anomalous beauty of modern chess, and in this stellar games collection he is on song again.’ The Caissa Kid Blog ‘An excellent book from a highly respected author recommended for competitive players of all standards, for connoisseurs of fine chess, and for all interested in chess culture.’ British Chess News

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Book SynopsisThe evolution of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game begins here! This 416-page rulebook contains everything you need to create and advance your Pathfinder Playtest character from level 1 to 20, as well as hundreds of new and updated spells, magic items, feats, and Game Master rules necessary to run a complete Pathfinder Playtest campaign! Delve the deepest dungeons with a brand-new goblin alchemist hero, or convert your favorite existing characters to the new system! With gorgeous interior art from Pathfinder cover artist Wayne Reynolds and new rules concepts on nearly every page, the Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook is your gateway to the future of Pathfinder. The only thing missing is your playtest feedback! This deluxe special edition is bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in cloth notebook. The perfect way to commemorate Pathfinder's new edition! (Note: The public playtest begins August 2 and runs through the end of 2018. Due to this limited time window,

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Book Synopsis No musical talent is required to play Kazoo That Party Tune from Ridley’s Games!Chart-toppers. Floor-fillers. Anthems. That’s what you’ll find inside. There are 200 tunes to hum through six kazoos, so surround yourself with people who love to laugh and have a blast making memories that will last forever. With hits from pop icons like Destiny’s Child and Britney Spears to all-time legends like Stevie Wonder and Wham!, and from modern greats like Chandelier and Shake It Off to ultimate classics like Respect and Sweet Caroline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Made for people who just want to have fun, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 2 or more players, and has an average 20-minute gameplay. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this set is printed using FSC paper and soy inks, and the kazoos are made from recyclable metal.    How to Play: Hum your favorite tunes on jazzy kazoos for your teammates to guess! Each team gets one minute per round to play through and correctly guess as many songs as possible to win points. Every card has two song options, so decide whether you’ll go Easy for one point or Hard for three points. Don’t know either song? Just move on to the next one! Put the passed card to one side and then shuffle it back into the deck at the end of your turn. There are enough kazoos for six teams, but if you don’t mind sharing, you can have as many teams as you like! Alternatively, you can all play as individuals, with everyone guessing everyone’s tunes—this is the way to play if you have fewer than four players, too. The top-scoring team (or player) wins the game!  Who It’s For: People who love to laugh! This game is suitable for ages 8+, 2 or more players, and has an average 20-minute gameplay.What's Inside: 100 tune cards with 200 songs, 6 aluminum alloy kazoos, and instructions.

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Book Synopsis Think Faster from Ridley’s is the party game where we give you the answers! Seriously. All you need to do is remember them . . .Teams go head-to-head over three rounds in this fast-paced trivia game. With each round, the answers stay the same, but the clues get harder until they’re down to only one word. Your team has 30 seconds to get through as many cards as possible, so everyone needs to think fast if you want to win. But you must pay attention when it’s the other team’s turn, too, because the more answers you remember, the greater your chances of scoring big next time! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic, Think Fast, offers a faster, more portable game, ideal for on-the-go fun. And you asked, we delivered: the cards can be used as an expansion pack for the original game, too! Great for a crowd, Think Faster is made to be played with friends and family. It’s suitable for ages 13+, 3 or more players, and has an average 15-minute gameplay. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this set is printed using FSC paper and soy inks.  How to Play: Teams go head-to-head over three rounds in this fast-paced trivia game. With each round, the answers stay the same, but the clues get harder until they’re down to only one word. Your team has 30 seconds to get through as many cards as possible, so everyone needs to think fast if you want to win. But you must pay attention when it’s the other team’s turn, too, because the more answers you remember, the greater your chances of scoring big next time. The team with the most points at the end of three rounds wins!  Who It’s For: This game is great for a crowd of friends, family, random people on a train, whoever!What's Inside: 140 game cards, scorepad, pencil, and English instructions

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