Toys, Puzzles & Games Books
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Cock
Book SynopsisPlunge head-first into this humorous adult activity book - full of jokes, puzzles and trivia - which celebrates life''s most up-standing appendage: cockGet ready for the ride of your life - figuratively speaking, of course!Whether you prefer the term love rocket or disco stick, tent pole or pork sword, in this spunky little book, everyone''s favourite member is the star of the show.With the games and activities in these pages, you can now have more fun with cock than ever before. You will: - Bone up on your cock trivia- Tickle your fancy with a raft of dick-tacular jokes- Test your head with counting conundrums and penis puzzles. - Complete the colouring pages to find your creative release. - Reveal more dirty terms for a boner than you ever dreamed was possible.So, what are you waiting for? Come and see if you can pull it off! Cock has surely never been so much fun.
£8.54
Random House Think Twice
Book Synopsis*70 BRAIN-TEASING FAMILY PUZZLES*''Brilliant'' G.T. Karber, author of MURDLE''A lot of fun especially if shared'' ***** Amazon reader review''We had great fun as a family trying to puzzle these out'' ***** Amazon reader reviewEveryone else gets these seemingly simple puzzles wrong.Will you and your friends beat Alex Bellos, creator of the Guardian''s Monday Puzzle, at his own game?I'm a sucker for Alex Bellos's books they're just such fun' Tim HarfordAlex Bellos knows better than anyone that the puzzles we find irresistible are the ones that deceive us. Those that seem blindingly, obviously simple and yet we can't help but get wrong.These 70 confounding puzzles which Alex has scoured from across psychology, mathematics, statistics, physics, geography, the science of perception and more are guaranteed to catch you and your friends off guard. But why are you getting them wrong? And how can you get them right?Alex delights in tripping us up before righting through explanations for how these puzzles work, the biases holding us back: and how to train your brain to avoid being hoodwinked again.THINK TWICE is an exhilarating family game to play for adults and kids alike. So, pit yourself against Alex''s puzzles or play quiz master to friends and family - either way, you''re in for a mind-boggling treat!Think once and you will stumble.Think twice and you are in with a chance.Now that you've been warned, can you prove Alex wrong?
£11.69
Quality Chess UK LLP Fischer – Spassky 1972: Match of the Century
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£24.29
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud...: and other poems
Book Synopsis'A collection of favourite half-remembered lines and phrases from school days' – The Times____________________You may remember the famous opening lines, 'Tyger tyger, burning bright'? and 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' but would you be able to name the poems or the poets? The English language is jam-packed with wonderful verses that we've all heard at some point, but probably forgotten. I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud helps us remember all those long-forgotten poems that we were taught at school, together with short biographies of the poets and introductions to the poems themselves. This well-rounded poetry anthology features such greats as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Shelley, Coleridge, Kipling, Heaney and Yeats, the poems you may have once learned and others that have informed our everyday speech. Complete with a masterly index that allows readers to search not just by first lines, but by well-known phrases, I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud is a perfect addition to any poetry lover's collection.Trade ReviewA collection of favourite half-remembered lines and phrases from school days * The Times *Featuring poets from Chaucer to Shakespeare, Auden to Plath, the book includes all the 'greatest hits' * Guardian.co.uk *Once you dip in and start you won't be able to stop...a wonderful anthology * Tribune *Sampson's enlightening collection offers a wide variety of poems, each enhanced by background material that lends useful context. From Shakespeare to Shelley, Blake to Brooke, anyone who loves poetry or appreciates the inherent richness of the English language will find much to relish * The Good Book Guide *This is an excellent collection of all those poems that you perhaps only half remember. Not only are there some of the most important poems in the language, but also potted biographies and an index of famous lines for those post-prandial 'guess the poem' quizzes. The perfect stocking filler * Choice Magazine *Complete with an inspired and invaluable index which allows readers to search not just by first lines, but by well-known phrases, this superb book is the perfect addition to any poetry lover's collection * Lancashire Evening Post *If you have a favourite poem you'll probably find it in I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, which contains some of the nation's best-loved offerings. The book also contains lots of interesting facts about poets and there's an index to help you search by a poem's most famous line * Co-Operative Magazine *Poetry fans will love I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud... dip into this treasure-trove of the nation's best loved poems and read about the writers behind them * Bon Marche *A great collection for any poetry lover... highly recommended for readers of all ages * Book a Poet *
£7.59
Galison Michael Storrings Snowfall on Park Avenue 1000
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£16.19
Random House USA Inc The Lich Lord Puzzle
Book SynopsisPiece together the iconic cover art from Dungeons & Dragons'' Fifth Edition of the Dungeon Master’s Guide with this stunning puzzle featuring the powerful lich Acererak.This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle memorializes The Lich Lord for dungeon masters and players alike. A towering skeletal figure of darkness, Acererak looms over the multiverse, ready to devour mortal souls on his everlasting search for power. With a finished size of 20 x 27 inches, The Lich Lord Puzzle promises hours of fun for D&D players, collectors, and enthusiasts around the world.
£15.29
Galison Mudpuppy Kitchen Essentials 500 Piece Puzzle with Shaped
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£18.78
Blue Bike Books Civil War Trivia
Book SynopsisThe American Civil War has intrigued millions of readers for 150 years. But how much do we know about the real lives of Americans on the battlefields and in trenches and winter quarters when the sodiers has a respite from combat? Civil War Trivia looks inside the conflict to examine the many fascinating and heartrending stories about this great war.
£11.39
Galison Mudpuppy Birds of the World 1000 Piece Puzzle
Book SynopsisThe Birds of the World 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison features the colorful botanical paper sculptures of Colombian paper artist and sculptor, Diana Beltrán Herrera. 15 intricate bird paper scrulptures their country are shown on postage stamps. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.• Puzzle Size: 27 x 20, 505 x 686mm• Box: 8.25 x 11.25 x 2, 210 x 286 x 51mm• Includes Puzzle Image Insert• Minimal Puzzle Dust• Ribbon Cut Pieces
£18.06
Blume Marvel El Fantástico Libro de Los 1000 Puntos
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£6.99
Random House USA Inc Cinephile: A Card Game
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£17.27
New In Chess Kaufmans New Repertoire for Black and White: A
Book SynopsisSeven years after his acclaimed and bestselling The Kaufman Repertoire for Black and White, Grandmaster Larry Kaufman is back with his new repertoire book, covering the entire scope of chess openings for both White and Black, in one volume. Two important developments made this new book necessary. Larry Kaufman, who himself routinely plays the lines he advocates to others, discovered that after 1.d4 (the recommendation in his previous book) it became nearly impossible to show a consistent advantage for White, especially against the Grünfeld and Nimzo/Ragozin defenses. The other factor was that chess engines have become so much stronger. Larry Kaufman presents a completely new White repertoire with 1.e4 aiming for an objective advantage in the simplest practical manner. You are presented with two options, while you dont have to play the sharpest lines. The Black repertoire has been thoroughly revised and updated, and three new chapters have been added. Kaufmans New Repertoire for Black and White is the first opening book that is primarily based on Monte Carlo search. The highly original analysis has resulted in loads of improvements on existing theory. This is a lucidly explained, ready-to-go and easy-to-digest repertoire with sound, practical lines that do not outdate rapidly and are suitable for masters while perfectly accessible for amateurs.Trade ReviewKaufman isn't fobbing the public off with Mickey Mouse sidelines. He keeps things simple, but lucid. The book serves a purpose and does this very well. I have been hunting for something like this for a while. Thanks, Mr. Kaufman, my search is over! Grandmaster Glenn Flear, on The Kaufman Repertoire for Black and White by Larry Kaufman
£21.21
Orion Publishing Co Tree Families: A Botanical Card Game
Book SynopsisBe inspired by nature and play the card game suited for all.Team up the component parts of a tree - from the leaf, flower and fruit plus the tree itself to form a tree family!Discover eleven of the most beautiful flowering, fruiting trees with Ryuto Miyake's stunning, detailed illustrations and text about each tree written by the Head of the Arboretum at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.See which of your friends knows the most about nature! Take the time to learn the different components and see if you can identify the trees next time you're outside!Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire you take in nature's surroundings and understand all the elements that make up the worlds beautiful trees.UNIQUE: A beautifully boxed card game for 2-5 players based on Happy FamiliesBEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED: Collect all four components of tree families across 44 beautifully illustrated cards. Keep this safe within the wonderfully illustrated box measuring 115 x 90 x 35mmFUN & COLOURFUL: Each card has been illustrated by Ryuto Miyake, illustrator of Animal Mah-jongHIGHEST QUALITY: These educational cards have been carefully considered and written by the Head of Arborteum at the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew.GIFT: If you're looking for the perfect family gift, Tree Families is the ultimate for learning and having fun!Other similar Laurence King Publishing titles include: Fashion Families, Flower Families, Super Happy Families and Wonder Women
£14.03
Laurence King Alices Wonderland
Book SynopsisGo down the rabbit hole and create your own adventures in Wonderland with this curiouser and curiouser 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. From the Mad Hatter''s tea party to the Jabberwocky poem, the Cheshire Cat and Tweedledum and Tweedledee, rediscover all the best characters, memorable scenes and cultural references from the Alice stories with this beautifully surreal and surprising jigsaw. Alice fans young and old will delight in the fun facts and interesting insights behind the stories with the accompanying fold-out poster.
£18.35
Headline Publishing Group Escape Room Puzzles: Solve the puzzles to break
Book SynopsisThis is the perfect book for fans of Journal 29, and those who want to re-create an exciting escape-room experience in their own home! Escape Room Puzzles is perfect for reading with your family and friends, and it contains ten intricate escape rooms to solve in your living room. Become Adam Parkinson, a young investigative journalist, and join his conspiracy-theorist friend Henry Fielding as they take on the diabolical Wexell Corporation. You must guide Adam through ten precarious rooms, solving the puzzles he finds in each one, discovering what Wexell are up to, and then escaping to the next location. Written by an expert escape room creator, Escape Room Puzzles can be enjoyed either on your own or played as a group. The story takes you from Adam's apartment in London to an ancient ruin buried under a Spanish city... and beyond. There are a wide variety of puzzle types, including traditional puzzles on the page and more interactive puzzles that involve paper-crafting. Table of ContentsTen rooms, each containing a number of puzzles, interactive elements and artworks. Hints in three different difficulty levels and solutions are included.
£13.49
Galison Mudpuppy Courageous 128 Piece Matchbox Puzzle
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£8.33
Workman Publishing The Book of Questions
Book SynopsisAn update of the best selling Book of Questions, this revised book poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore the most fascinating of subjects: themselves. It's a book that can be used as an avenue for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a way to get to know someone quickly, or simply as a fun way to pass the time.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Bridge Secrets
Book SynopsisThe perfect stocking filler for lovers of Bridge.When you open this little book, the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international mastermind!The book is split into short, concise and easy-to-follow tips that will help to improve all aspects of your game and strategy. They reveal how to play a good defensive hand, how to devise a bidding system, what you can read from an opponent's play, plus lots more.The beautifully decorated pages and luxury pocket style make this book something a little bit special. With it by your side you'll always come up trumps!
£6.99
Everyman Chess Discovering Chess Openings: Building A Repertoire
Book SynopsisIn Discovering Chess Openings John Emms argues that studying openings doesn't have to be hard work - it can be both enjoyable and enlightening. The key to successful opening play is not simply learning lines off by heart; instead it's the understanding of the basic principles, and here the reader is guided through the vital themes: swift development, central control and king safety.
£13.49
Quality Chess UK LLP Attack & Defence
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£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book: Cityscapes: Twenty
Book SynopsisIn The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book: Cityscapes, Thomas Pavitte takes his incredible 1000 Dot-to-Dot series to the urban jungle.Tackle the iconic skylines and landmarks of Paris, New York, London, Venice and many more besides, and experience the cities of the world in a whole new way as each one comes to life beneath your pen.
£14.31
Everyman Chess Bird's Opening: Move by Move
Book SynopsisThis series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practicing of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. Bird's Opening, 1 f4, is an ideal choice for freethinking chess players who prefer to rely on their general chess knowledge and intuition rather than having to memorize and keep up to date with mainline opening theory. Bird's Opening is essentially the Dutch Defense with an extra move, and White can choose between a number of different set-ups, including the reversed Leningrad, Classical and Stonewall variations, depending on mood and opponents' responses. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala examines all the important variations of Bird's Opening, including the sharp From's Gambit. Using illustrative games, he explains the main positional and tactical ideas for both sides, provides answers to all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about successfully playing 1 f4. *Essential guidance and training with 1 f4*Provides a repertoire options for White*Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study
£17.99
New In Chess The Fully-Fledged French: Fresh Strategies and
Book SynopsisViktor Moskalenkos bestselling books The Flexible French (2008) and The Even More Flexible French (2015) were hailed by reviewers from all over the world as eye-opening, full of new ideas, easy to read, sparkling, and inspirational. Time has not stood still, and the popular French Defence has seen a lot of new developments, not in the last place thanks to Moskalenkos books. The Ukrainian grandmaster himself has kept playing and researching his beloved chess opening and decided to write a new book with countless improvements, alternatives, new ideas and fresh weapons that will delight and surprise the reader. As always, Moskalenkos analysis is high-level, yet his touch is light and fresh. In his own inimitable style, he whets the readers appetite and shares his love for the French with gusto. The wealth of original and dynamic options in every main line proves that the French continues to be a highly intriguing defence that is very much alive. The Fully-Fledged French is a typical Moskalenko book: practical, accessible, original, entertaining and inspiring.Trade Review"All French players wishing to refresh their repertoire should examine this work, both for new ideas in the main lines and some tricky surprise weapons." - CHESS Monthly"Accessible and inspirational, this is a book every 1 ..e6 player should have at the top of their shopping list." - Marsh Towers Chess Reviews"The book simply sparkles with original ideas and has convinced me to start playing the French again." - John Anderson, Correspondence Chess Magazine
£22.91
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Codeword 12
Book Synopsis200 brand new compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times. Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords.The concept is simple: each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code! The most difficult puzzles for top solvers contain no solved letters so you need to employ all your logical strategies to crack those.The Codeword series is so popular because you don't need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you'll be working your brain, it's the perfect way to unwind.
£6.99
Faber & Faber 1339 QI Facts To Make Your Jaw Drop
Book SynopsisEVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR A NEW BOOK BY QI ELVES JAMES HARKIN AND ANNA PTASZYNSKI IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris Evans1,399 QI Facts To Make Your Jaw Drop by John Lloyd, John Mitchinson and James Harkin is packed with even more fascinating facts.Whilst you''re bending over to grab your socks following the succes of 1,227 QI Facts to Blow Your Socks Off, don''t forget pick up your jaw as the QI team returns with a fresh stack of facts to astonish and enlighten.Did you know that:Pigs suffer from anorexia.It is impossible to whistle in a spacesuit.The first computer mouse was made of wood.Rugby School''s first official rugby kit in 1871 included a bow tie.Lord Kitchener had four spaniels called Shot, Bang, Miss and Damn.J. K Rowling has no middle name.If there are
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Alphabuzzle
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£12.74
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 8
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.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 15
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThis supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Browne, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.
£10.44
Continental Sales The Greatest
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£20.85
Octopus Publishing Group The Wine Puzzle Book
Book SynopsisLooking for the perfect way to while away an evening? Simply crack open your favourite bottle of vino and dive into The Wine Puzzle Book. Filled to the brim with wine-themed puzzles and trivia, this delightful activity book provides hours of entertainment for both connoisseurs and humble enthusiasts alike.
£11.69
Richardson Publishing Large Print Brain Game Puzzles Calm Puzzle Book
Book SynopsisOver 90 large print puzzles, quizzes and activities to enjoy - this is the perfect mixed puzzle book for adults of any age.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bobby Fischer Goes to War
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£16.14
Galison Joy Laforme Merry Market. 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle
Book Synopsis1000 PIECE PUZZLE – Merry Market 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle by Galison illustrates the spirit of the holiday season with this wintry outdoor market scene, sparkling with gold foil accents. This puzzle is just the right level of challenge for the whole family to join in on for hours of puzzling fun! The box includes an insert with the full puzzle image for reference. BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK – This puzzle features a charming Christmas market decorated with gifts and baked goods for the holidays. Puzzle lovers will appreciate all the delightful details as they piece together the puzzle, creating a beautiful display that will add a touch of charm and holiday elegance to any room. PERFECT FOR GIFTING – Whether you're looking for a fun activity for a rainy day or a unique gift for a loved one, this puzzle is sure to impress! With its intricate details and challenging design, this puzzle is perfect for anyone who loves the holiday season or Christmas markets. The puzzle's high quality artwork of a merry market makes it a beautiful and eye-catching addition to any home or office. EASY HANDLING – The 1000 ribbon cut puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy. The completed puzzle measures 27” x 20”. Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks. GALISON – Since 1979, our vision at Galison has been to inspire people by bringing art into daily life with home office supplies, home décor, stationery, puzzles, and games.
£15.29
Hodder & Stoughton How to Land an A330 Airbus
Book SynopsisBeing given yet another pointless ''man manual'' that told him fifty ways to tie a bow tie in under 30 seconds made James May, co-presenter of The Grand Tour, certain there was a need for another kind of book. This book, in fact. He reckons there are nine vital things that a chap should be able to do. Not stuff you can download from the internet, but really important things. You never know when you might need to land an A330 Airbus, or deliver twins. And there may well be a moment when being able to play a bit of classical music on the piano is absolutely crucial to your success with women. So read, learn and be prepared - you''ll wonder how you ever lived without it.Trade ReviewHis tongue-in-cheek technical explanations here will have you howling with laughter. * The Daily Telegraph *I'd give my 15-year-old son James May's How to Land an A330 Airbus... It's a really funny book. * Anthony Worral Thompson, Sunday Express S Magazine *Mandatory lavatory reading for a nation of men * Independent on CAR FEVER *'James May is the best thing ever to come out of Top Gear' * Radio Times *'Smart, sharply written' * Guardian on JAMES MAY'S MAGNIFICENT MACHINES *'The most loveable of the Top Gear presenting trio... there's a sharp and interesting mind under the corduroy. Fascinating.' * Nottingham Evening Post on JAMES MAY'S MAGNIFICENT MACHINES *
£10.44
Dover Publications Inc. My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles
Book SynopsisOver a period of 25 years as author of the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American, Martin Gardner devoted a column every six months or so to short math problems or puzzles. He was especially careful to present new and unfamiliar puzzles that had not been included in such classic collections as those by Sam Loyd and Henry Dudeney. Later, these puzzles were published in book collections, incorporating reader feedback on alternate solutions or interesting generalizations.The present volume contains a rich selection of 70 of the best of these brain teasers, in some cases including references to new developments related to the puzzle. Now enthusiasts can challenge their solving skills and rattle their egos with such stimulating mind-benders as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, The Fork in the Road, Bronx vs. Brooklyn, Touching Cigarettes, and 64 other problems involving logic and basic math. Solutions are included.
£999.99
Dover Publications Inc. International Chess Tournament 1953 Zurich Dover
Book SynopsisPerceptive coverage of all 210 games from the legendary tournament, which featured Smyslov, Keres, Reshevsky, Petrosian, and 11 others, including the author. Suitable for players at all levels. Algebraic notation. 352 diagrams.
£13.77
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Complete Book of Fun Maths
Book SynopsisThe idea of this book is to help build confidence with maths via a series of tests and puzzles. After a gentle ''warm-up'' section, the puzzles and tests get progressively more challenging over the course of the book. There is a hints section for readers who get stuck, as well as a complete set of answers for every test at the back of the book. After the ''warm-up'' section, there are puzzles and tests on ''lateral thinking'', ''fun with numbers'', ''logic puzzles'', ''geometrical puzzles'' and ''difficult puzzles''. Readers will soon become familiar and comfortable with a range of tricks and tests, from magic number squares to Fibonacci numbers.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Section 1: Puzzles, tricks and tests. Chapter 1: The work out. Chapter 2: Think laterally. Chapter 3: Test your numerical IQ. Chapter 4: Funumeration. Chapter 5: Think logically. Chapter 6: The logic of gambling and probability. Chapter 7: Geometrical puzzles. Chapter 8: Complexities and curiosities. Section 2: Hints, answers and explanations. Hints. Answers and explanations. Section 3: Glossary and data. Glossary. Data. Section 4: Appendices. Appendix 1: Fibonacci and nature's use of space. Appendix 2: Pi. Appendix 3: Topology and the Mobius strip.
£7.99
Orion Publishing Co Adventures In Card Play MASTER BRIDGE
Book SynopsisGéza Ottlik had a remarkable talent for discovering and analysing strange and fascinating aspects of card play in bridge. This brilliant book is the result of his collaboration with Hugh Kelsey whose skill at high-level analysis of bridge problems was equalled only by his ability as a writer able to express complex ideas in simple prose.ADVENTURES IN CARD PLAY is regarded universally as one of the all-time great classics of bridge.
£16.14
Orion Publishing Co Inspired Cardplay MASTER BRIDGE
Book SynopsisIf you ever sit by the elbow of a famous player, you will be surprised by many of the plays. What is going on in the great player''s mind? In this exciting new book by Britain''s top bridge writer, David Bird, and the world-renowned professional player, Martin Hoffman, you will find out!Twelve important areas of cardplay have been chosen, involving both declarer play and defence. For those not in the know, the various plays appear to be inspired. They are in fact the result of cold hard logic. Learn the correct thought processes yourself and - whatever you aspirations may be - your cardplay will improve significantly.
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Times Cryptic Crossword Book 1 80 of the worlds most famous crossword puzzles The Times Crosswords
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The world’s most famous crossword – the first compilation in a brand-new series of The Times Crossword Book, with 80 puzzles to solve
£9.37
Thinkers Publishing The Modernized London System
Book Synopsis The London Chess System is a solid and popular opening system for White that typically arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bf4. - It''s characterized by the development of the bishop to f4, aiming to control the center and maintain a solid pawn structure. The London System is known for its simplicity and flexibility, making it suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to grandmasters. - It often leads to strategic positions with plans revolving around controlling the center, developing the pieces harmoniously, and launching attacks on the opponent''s weaknesses. White usually follows up with moves like e3, Nbd2, c3, and eventually aims for a kingside pawn storm or a queenside minority attack, depending on the opponent''s setup. The London System can be used as a surprise weapon or as a mainstay of one''s repertoire due to its versatility and ability to transpose into various pawn structures. - Despite its reputation for being solid and positional, the London System can lead to dynamic and aggressive play, especially in the hands of experienced players who know how to seize tactical opportunities. - Black has several responses to the London System, including setups with ...c5, ...e6, ...Nbd7, ...b6, and ...Bg4, each posing different challenges and opportunities for both sides. - Mastery of the London System requires understanding typical plans, pawn structures, and strategic ideas, as well as familiarity with common tactical motifs and nuances specific to this opening system.
£29.69
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Wheres Wally The Wild Wild West 1000pc Puzzle
Book SynopsisWhere's Wally The Wild Wild West 1000pc Puzzle.
£14.81
Little, Brown Book Group The Mammoth Book of Brain Workouts
Book SynopsisA brilliant new collection of over 400 original new brain puzzles, in the fashionable 'mind gym' style. This all-new volume offers a structured programme to stimulate and re-activate the different parts of your brain. It contains over 400 activities, puzzles and tests, ranging from speed maths and word memorization to logic tests and verbal reasoning exercises. They become increasingly difficult as you progress, following a cumulative scoring system, though most can be solved mentally in a few minutes. A helpful introduction describes in simple and accessible terms how the different parts of the brain work, and explains how each can be stimulated on a daily basis in different ways. The book is divided into 31 daily workouts, with over a dozen puzzles a day, providing a month's supply of exercises to keep your mind supple and in shape. Each daily workout contains a specially formulated mixture of puzzles designed to improve your problem solving, to boost your creativity, to improve your concentration, to improve your memory, and to boost your mind power. This is the essential programme of puzzles for anyone who has ever walked into a room and forgotten why they are there - in the tradition of the bestselling Dr Kawashima's Train Your Brain, and Nintendo's 'How Old Is Your Brain?' mental agility training computer game
£11.99
Batsford Ltd Bobby Fischer Rediscovered: Revised and Updated
Book SynopsisAn updated, expanded edition of the 2003 classic, with all 100 games reanalyzed, along with six additional games This book covers the entire career of an American chess grandmaster and eleventh World Chess Champion, going well beyond his My 60 Memorable Games, and includes rarely seen"lost"Fischer games With new insights into what made the enigmatic Fischer play – and act – the way he did. “Bobby Fischer...The precision and energy that he played with is unmatched in the history of chess.” Magnus Carlsen, World Chess Champion Nearly 30 years since his last chess game, Bobby Fischer’s fame continues to grow. Appearing in Hollywood movies, documentaries and best-selling books, his life and career are as fascinating as they ever were and his games continue to generate discussion. Indeed, with each new generation of computer, stunning discoveries are made about moves that have been debated by grandmasters for decades. International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis played Fischer and also reported, as a journalist, on the American’s legendary career. He is the author of many books, including Pawn Structure Chess, 365 Chess Master Lessons and What it Takes to Become a Chess Master.
£15.29
Galison Mudpuppy Heirloom Apples 1000 Piece Puzzle
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£999.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd I Think, Therefore I Am: All the Philosophy You
Book SynopsisCovering the biggest names, including Socrates, Seneca, St Augustine, Descartes, Marx and Nietzsche, I Think Therefore I Am provides a handle for all the main -isms and -ologies of western philosophy.Philosophers certainly like to make life sound awfully complicated – whether they're wondering if a falling tree still makes a sound if there's nobody around to hear it (Berkeley) or declaring that everything in the universe is in a state of flux (Heraclitus) – but is philosophy really so complicated? And is it really as irrelevant as it sometimes seems?I Think, Therefore I Am is the ideal way to take the fear out of philosophy. Written in an accessible and highly entertaining style, this book explains how and why philosophy began, and how, from Greek democracy to Communism, the ways in which we live, learn, argue, vote and even spend our money have their origins in philosophical thought.Trade ReviewDelves into all the principle 'isms' and 'ologies' with humour, knowledge and plenty of useful thinking * Lancashire Evening Post *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 7
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.
£10.44
Quality Chess UK LLP Endgame Play
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£18.99
