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Ebury Publishing Bellies and Bullseyes
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 *
£16.14
Penguin Books Ltd The Cypher Files
Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR WANNABE SPIES: AN INTERACTIVE PUZZLE BOOK FROM THE CREATOR OF THE BESTSELLING CULT PHENOMENON, JOURNAL 29!In this brain-bending interactive game, you''ll solve puzzles on every page, and obtain keys to move forward by submitting answers online. To solve each puzzle, you''ll need to think outside the book.You are an agent of CY.P.H.E.R., the secret international agency working on ''unsolvable'' code-based cases. Called upon to investigate cryptic clues discovered in the wake of a series of mysterious disappearances, the clock is ticking to crack the codes before it''s too late.To escape this book, you must write, draw, search, fold and cut pages, explore virtual escape rooms and think laterally to identify the perpetrator and solve the mystery.All you need to play is a pencil, a pair of scissors, an internet connection, and a curious mind.Trade ReviewI can guarantee no one - and I do mean no one - has ever seen or completed a puzzle book quite like this. * Popwrapped *'Completely unique... a really fun interactive puzzle book you just won't want to put down!' * PopWrapped *'A step ahead of its predecessors ... Kudos to Dimitris Chassapakis' * Escape Room Addict *'Great puzzle book! It was really fun and made me forget about the world!' -- Megan Amram, writer, The Good Place and Parks & Recreation on Journal 29
£13.49
MIT Press Ltd The WellPlayed Game
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£22.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Su Doku for Dummies
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
£7.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Backgammon For Dummies
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
£11.69
The University of Michigan Press Mortal Kombat
Book SynopsisTraces Mortal Kombat’s history as an American product inspired by both Japanese video games and Chinese martial-arts cinema, its successes and struggles in adapting to new market trends, and the ongoing influence of its secret-strewn narrative world.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: ABACABBChapter 1: Ludic Precursors and Generic InnovationsChapter 2: Cinematic Influences and Cultural PoliticsChapter 3: Mortal Kontroversy; or, Dispatches from the Console WarsChapter 4: Imitation, Derivation, and ReinventionNotesGlossaryMortal Kombat LudographyBibliographyIndex
£23.70
Dover Publications Inc. Fun with Hand Shadows
Book SynopsisClear visual instructions for creating 28 delightful images from a popular 19th-century picture book: goose, deer (with antlers), birds, bunny, dog, elephant, tortoise, and other engaging creatures, along with often hilarious snippets of verse by zany 20th century humorist. Engaging book recalls a pastime that has delighted children and adults for generations.
£4.98
Penguin Young Readers Craft Beer Mad Libs Adult Mad Libs
Book SynopsisLight, hoppy, and bursting with flavor, Craft Beer Mad Libs goes down easy.Grab a pint of your favorite brew and settle down with Craft Beer Mad Libs. Featuring 21 fill-in-the-blank stories, this Mad Libs pairs nicely with a local IPA, a stout porter, or a macro-brewed pitcher of NOUN.
£5.99
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed STET Dreyers Game of English
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£17.99
Random House USA Inc Tricks with Your Head Hilarious Magic Tricks and
Book Synopsis“Mac King is a god.” —Penn and TellerTricks with Your Head is the world’s greatest (and only) collection of hilarious, mystifying, and sometimes repulsive magic tricks that you can perform with your very own head.If you’ve only thought of your head as a receptacle for so-called higher learning, or as a structure for keeping your haircut from falling into your body cavity, rejoice! Now you can use that ten-pound meatball between your shoulders as a source of ribald entertainment. Best of all, when you learn to perform a head trick, you can never be caught without your prop.Mac King and Mark Levy have perfected the ultimate mix of head games (literally) in this clever illustrated volume that teaches you how to:* Make your head disappear* Penetrate your skull with a drinking straw * Make a french fry vanish up your nose* Read someone’s mind* Jab a fork in your eye
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Frances Lincoln The London Cabbies Quiz Book Pit your wits
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£11.24
Batsford Ltd Easy Guide to Defensive Signals at Bridge
Book SynopsisThe book will enable readers to use, recognise and understand all the standard defensive signals used in bridge and to gain an awareness of alternative methods.
£10.79
Galison You Domino It Domino Game Set
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£36.86
Pan Macmillan Teach My Dog To Do That TV Tie in
Book SynopsisJoin Jo-Rosie Haffenden and Nando Brown, the animal trainers from ITV’s Teach My Pet To Do That, as they reveal how any dog can learn new tricks.This simple, practical guide will have you and your pooch mastering the basics of trick training in no time and opening up a whole new world of fun for both of you. Whether they’re shy and retiring, or love the limelight, in Teach My Dog to Do That, there’s something for every type. Trick-training is a great way to get to know your dog better, deepen your bond and help keep them keep fit and stimulated. Full of hints, tips and photographs and taking you from the very simplest training fundamentals to show-stopping tricks like Dog Yoga and Tidy Your Toys, the only limit to where you end up is your imagination.
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Running Press Finger Breakdancing
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of other successful finger mini kits, from Thumb Sumo to Finger Soccer, comes another fun activity or sport you can amazingly do with just your fingers-finger breakdancing! This old skool kit includes everything you need, including an instructional mini book, mini kicks for your fingers, cardboard mat, and boombox that plays fresh beats.
£8.47
Running Press Desktop Cornhole
Book SynopsisAlso known as bean bag toss, cornhole is a popular, family-friendly lawn game in which players take turns throwing bags of corn at a raised platform with one hole in the far end. A common companion to tailgates and backyard BBQs, this mini kit will allow anyone to enjoy this favourite pastime right at their desk!
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Running Press Book Publishers Running Press Naughty Truth or Dare
Book SynopsisLooking to add a little spark to a date night in or a gathering of your closest friends? Crack open Naughty Truth or Dare for dozens of juicy prompts to get the party started!Close your eyes, draw a card, and let the naughty fun begin.Kit includes:- 52 truth cards- 52 dare cards- 1 instruction card
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Running Press Desktop Soccer
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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Running Press Desktop Hockey
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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Running Press,U.S. Little Book of Video Games 70 Classics That
Book SynopsisA source of inspiration and nostalgia, The Little Book of Video Games is a lighthearted collection of 70 of the most iconic and influential classic video games. From arcade favorites like Pong, Pac-Man, Galaga, Dragon''s Lair, or Street Fighter to home console and PC games like The Oregon Trail, Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, Myst, or Final Fantasy -- this accessible guide covers them all. With an brief introduction about the history and evolution of video games, as well as its significance in popular culture, this charming package comes packed with engaging profiles of classic video games from their creation up to the 2000s, plus sidebars about game genres, consoles, and more. Accompanied by graphic spot art, as well as surprising facts and trivia, this book is perfect for fans of all levels. Revisit your favorites, find something new, or play your way through, The Little Book of Video Games offers a way for everyone to learn, share, and enjoy their favorite classic video games w
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Running Press Book Publishers Desktop Horseshoes Rp Minis
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Weed Coloring Book
Book SynopsisWeed Coloring Book is the very thing consumers need as more states and countries decriminalize and legalize the use of cannabis, with its long history in films, music, and pop culture.
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Day of the Dead Coloring Book
Book SynopsisCelebrate the beautiful tradition of honoring loved ones with the Day of the Dead Coloring Book. From beautiful altars called ofrendas to sugar skulls and marigolds, the joyful celebration of the Day of the Dead is widely recognized throughout the world. Color the gorgeous illustrations in Day of the Dead Coloring Book and explore your creative side. Beginners and experienced artists alike can find hours of enjoyment from coloring these beautiful designs. Features: More than 120 coloring pages featuring ornate sugar skulls, artistic florals and altars, and more! Beautiful line-drawn art An intricate meditative pattern to color on the back of each page No artistic experience is necessary to color these detailed designs. Get started today! Chartwell Coloring Books is t
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Americana Coloring Book
Book SynopsisEvery day is a celebration of America, and there’s no better way to reflect on this great nation than to color in a nostalgic walk down Main Street, USA, in The Americana Coloring Book.
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Chartwell Books The Route 66 Coloring Book
Book SynopsisGet your (creative) kicks on Route 66—with these coloring pages! Follow along, from Chicago to LA, as this coloring book takes you to famous sites along the 2,400-mile route. Nicknamed “the Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in The Grapes of Wrath, Route 66 is filled with history, nostalgia, and quirky roadside attractions. An artery of transportation, an agent of social transformation, and a remnant of America’s past, Route 66 was built in 1926. By the late 1930s, it wound its way from the shores of Lake Michigan, across the rolling hills of the Missouri Ozarks, through the open plains of Oklahoma, to the open ranch lands of Texas, over the enchanted mesas of New Mexico, to the Mojave Desert. It finally ended in the “land of milk and honey” on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Over the past century, iconic sites and kitschy images from along the Route have woven their way into the collect
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Tuttle Publishing Mah Jong Handbook
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A convenient guide, simply written and easily understood, for achieving proficiency in this game." --Asia Scene
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University of Arizona Press Ready Player Juan
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Penguin Putnam Inc Bachelorette Bash Mad Libs
Book SynopsisMad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about bachelorette parties!Pass the TYPE OF LIQUID, it''s bachelorette bash time! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about getting married, exotic resorts, and making unforgettable memories, Bachelorette Bash Mad Libs is the perfect activity for any bachelorette party! Play alone, in a group, or at a bar crawl! Adult Mad Libs are a fun activity recommended for ages 18 to NUMBER.
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Octopus Publishing Group 101 Things for Kids to do ScreenFree
Book SynopsisCreative, fun & silly ideas for games & activities for kids aged 4-11 From bestselling kids'' activity author Dawn Isaac comes this exciting new volume full of creative, fun and occasionally silly ideas for games and activities. From junk modelling a mini golf course to freezing bubbles, from squirt gun painting to microwave mug cakes, every single activity is fun, easy and 100 per cent screen free. With exciting makes including no-sew sock creatures and stress balls, and wacky games such as outdoor noughts and crosses and thumb wrestling tournaments, Dawn''s engaging and entertaining ideas are sure to provide hours of fun. So put away your tablets and mobile phones, switch off the TV and leave the computer alone - it''s time to get screen free.
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Oneworld Publications The Tetris Effect
Book SynopsisIn the dying days of the USSR, battlelines have shifted from spycraft to the cut-throat capitalism and it’s intellectual property, not state secrets, that are to be bought, sold, stolen and fought overTrade Review'The definitive telling of one of the most fascinating stories in videogame history.' -- Wired‘A great read on a game that has hypnotized my brain and probably yours too.’ -- Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple'From its launch in 1984 [Tetris] created a generation of gamers drawn by its irresistible block-stacking brilliance...The story of its conception is just as addictive; think courtroom dramas and global intrigue, all relayed in Ackerman's bewitching prose'. * Monocle *'Fascinating' * Sunday Herald *‘How [Tetris] came to the West is a remarkably complicated cloak-and-dagger story…The Tetris Effect is full of fascinating facts.’ * Spectator *‘The Tetris Effect is a page-turning, block-stacking, globe-trotting thriller/history book, covering the epic creation saga of one of the greatest video games ever made or played.’ -- Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One‘The Tetris Effect explains how one guy in Russia with one little game ended up creating a global business and cultural phenomenon... Ackerman tells the story of the first and quintessential start-up.’ -- Douglas Rushkoff‘Tetris broke social, cultural and technological boundaries in a way that nobody, including the meek Russian researcher who designed the game, could have predicted. Ackerman pieces the story together with flair and diligence in a brilliant account of the video game that everybody from the Soviet government to Japanese moguls wanted for their own.’ -- Simon Parkin, author of Death by Video Game and contributing writer, New Yorker.com‘The author provides a meticulous accounting of the rise of “Tetris”…For those fascinated with the way video games are created and intrigued by the history of early computers, the book will provide great entertainment, just like the game…An all-inclusive history behind one of the most popular video games ever.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘Ackerman doles out intrigue worthy of Robert Ludlum or Tom Clancy. It’s a behind-the-Iron Curtain nail-biter.’ * LA Review of Books *
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Rogue Games, Incorporated Colonial Gothic New France
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Rogue Games, Incorporated Colonial Gothic The Grimoire
£8.84
Rogue Games, Incorporated Colonial Gothic The French Indian War
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£11.35
Rogue Games, Incorporated Colonial Gothic Locations
£12.99
Sneak Attack Presss Advanced Encounters
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Sneak Attack Presss Broken Earth Savage Worlds
£19.79
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Charades Fantastic Family Fun
Book SynopsisEntertaining prompt cards make playing Charades easier than ever.
£17.01
Arcturus Publishing True or False
Book SynopsisAnne Rooney is an award-winning author who writes on science and the history of science for children and adults. Her Dinosaur Atlas was shortlisted for the Royal Young People's Book Award 2018 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award (ages 7-12), 2018. She has a degree and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge and has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newham College, Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages.Lucy Doncaster is the author of many children's books, ranging from natural history, reference, and well-being to fiction, craft, and all manner of puzzle and activity books. She has also edited and written numerous adult titles on topics spanning cookery, sport, travel, popular science, history and business. Recent children's publications that she has written or contributed to include True or False? (Arcturus Publishing, 2024) and Foraging: The Complete Guide for Kids and Families (Puffin, 2024).
£15.29
Read Books The Royal Road to Card Magic
£25.64
Dialogue Who Darts Wins
Book SynopsisTake a flight into the dart-side of life with the ultimate darts gift book - it''s game on in this fascinating and entertaining companion to the sport, whether you''re a seasoned darts enthusiast or can''t tell ''The Nuke'' from ''The Bomb''.From the back rooms of Stoke-on-Trent to jam-packed audiences at Alexandra Palace, darts'' remarkable transformation from pub game to primetime TV calls for an essential go-to guide to the modern game. This sharp and witty handbook dives deep into the sport and its champions, as well as shining a spotlight on callers and commentators, the game''s unique place in British culture, and so much more.Answering important questions you might never have thought to ask, such as, ''is it possible to recover from a nasty bout of dartitis?'' and ''why do darts players wear so much nylon?'', Who Darts Wins! takes aim at the secrets, the science and the slingers of the darts world - this is the game revealed as never before!Writ
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AuthorHouse 1001 Word Rebuses
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Neko Atsume Kitty Collector Where Am I Meow
Book SynopsisBring all the kitties to the yard in this fun book based on the super-popular Neko Atsume mobile game!
£9.49
Chronicle Books Recess From Dodgeball to Double Dutch Classic
Book SynopsisThis fun and interactive guide includes the rules to over 150 games and variations.
£17.95
Chronicle Books Bright Games Dominoes
Book Synopsis• A fresh, colorful take on the classic game of dominoes!• 28 rainbow wooden game pieces• The back of each domino is a vibrant rainbow gradient, while the face side has colored dots• Comes in a deluxe rainbow tin—perfect for gifting
£27.00
Union Square & Co. Check Your Shelf
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Headline Publishing Group Bored Games
Book SynopsisThe author of the smash hit, The Floor is Lava, is back with 101 fun-filled, boredom-busting games to occupy the whole family during the summer holidays.Starting to get fed up of endless games of Would You Rather? Or is screen-time taking over your life? Well, this is the book to bring everyone together, with an endless selection of creative games you can come back to time and time again.You''ll quickly find the right game to match ANY occasion with games for one, for pairs or for groups. Most are quick to set up and require minimal equipment - ideal for anyone looking for straight up fun. Bored? Games! is the ultimate book of games to keep everyone entertained.There''s games for any occasion: * Rainy days* Around the table games* Single-player games* Games for groups* Travel games* Summer holiday ideasNO BATTERIES REQUIRED. Trade ReviewIvan Brett has collected together a 101 of them, just in time for the summer holidays . . . the range is huge . . . a worthy entry on any bookshelf. * Tabletop Gaming magazine *
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