Puzzles & Games

Lessons, motivation and coaching to make you a better chess player. Any aspiring chess player, at almost any level, would get better with a coach. If that's not possible, having chess champion coach Thomas Engqvist's book next to your chess set is the next best thing.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ethan and Joel Coen’s cinematic triumph The Big Lebowski with this ultimate guide to life from the founders of the Church of Latter-Day Dude.When you seek salvation from this stressed-out, uptight world, there’s only one man to go to for guidance—the Dude. With a new introduction and updated content from the Dudeism priests and founders at the Church of Latter-Day Dude, this is the perfect gift for movie lovers and mindfulness seekers. At once helpful, funny and profound (like The Big Lebowski itself), this survival guide shows how to be as Dude-like as the Dude (well, almost): Secrets of sacred Dudeist practices The Seven Spiritual Laws of Taking It Easy Great Dudes who changed the world (without really trying) New feminist philosophy for special ladies The Way of the Dude applied to politics, ethics and finances A 12-step program for personal Dudevolution The science of really tying your room together All this and a lot more what-have-you. So the next time life throws you a gutterball, just pick up this book and ask, “What would the dude do?” It’s your answer for everything.

Eskimo Life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition .Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Romance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Catana Chetwynd presents a new take on the beloved Catana Comics--a guided journal in her signature wholesome and cozy style. Catana Chetwynd presents a new twist on feel-good humor. This guided journal, illustrated in her signature style, is for couples, friends, family, and anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and their personal relationships. With wholesome prompts, insightful questions, fun activities, moments for deeper reflection, and lighthearted illustrations and stickers, My Heart's Content: A Journal for Everyone offers every person the chance to spend some quality time on themselves. Planning for the future, reflecting on the past, soaking up the present, and learning more about ourselves and the ones we love.

Challenge yourself with word puzzles The Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.

A challenging and entertaining quiz book for Manchester United fans, designed to test your knowledge of one of the worldâEUR(TM)s most beloved and popular sports teams.

A challenging and entertaining quiz book for Liverpool fans, designed to test your knowledge of one of the worldâEUR(TM)s most beloved and popular sports teams.

These 31 summer scenes will delight colorists yearning for year-round sunshine! Original designs include seascapes, blooming gardens, and idyllic farm vistas as well as romantic picnics, sunsets, and a beach wedding.

A quick-playing, rules-light skirmish wargame of Horror hunting set in a bleak sci-fi world on the brink of impending doom.Hunger, Hatred, Domination, Oblivion, and Ruin. The world is dying, poised on the brink of falling to one of these great dooms. Factions pursue their own interests, as likely to be the heralds of the world's destruction as they are its saviours. Horrors - monstrous abominations that defy logic, science, and nature - roam the land. Bands of hunters follow bold leaders, seeking out and destroying Horrors, gaining fame as word of their deeds spreads amongst the desperate survivors. Rival bands compete for prestige, clash over ideology, and pose as much of a threat to each other as the Horrors they hunt.The Doomed is a quick-playing, rules-light skirmish wargame in which small warbands of hunters compete to hunt unique Horrors in a bleak sci-fi world. Scenarios are defined by the Horror being hunted and by the Conflict in which the hunt takes place. Each Horror has its own strengths, weaknesses, and tactics, often breaking the rules in unique ways, and must be approached carefully - stealth, cunning, and brute force will all have a role to play. Each Conflict, meanwhile, provides a distinct set-up for the scenario and a secondary objective that pits the warbands against each other as well as against the Horror. Campaigns build towards a climax, with hunters gaining prestige and renown, offering access to new, unique options for their warband. In the background, the five dooms also grow in power, threatening to deliver their own climax to the campaign if the hunters are not successful enough.

A complete guide to building scale model boats that sail under their own power.Will be of great interest to first-time electric-powered model boat builders - either from a kit or scratch. Packed with information on drive motors; rudder servos; propellers; remote controls and so much more. Superbly illustrated with 330 illustrations including colour photos and diagrams. Gordon Longworth has been a modelmaker for over 50 years.

This book contains 100 chess puzzles and their solutions. The book is appropriate for Intermediate and Advanced Players. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises. Use "look inside" for additional details.Try to find the best move that leads to checkmate, stalemate, or material advantage in all exercises (all answers are at the end of the book).

The first art book from acclaimed video game concept artist Koda Kazuma, depicting the decadent and haunting worlds of NieR.This hardcover, full-color volume presents the works created by concept artist Koda Kazuma for the award-winning games NieR:Automata, NieR Re[in]carnation, and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… In addition to concept art for the games, this book includes promotional images for the YoRHa stage plays, album cover art, rough sketches, exclusive new pieces, and commentary from the artist.

The story of the Polgar sisters is extraordinary. The idea that Laszlo Polgar, a mediocre chess player, could decide to turn his children into chess geniuses, and then succeed beyond his wildest dreams, is incredible.It suggests that, with the right training, anything's possible.In this book, Judit Polgar - the strongest of the three sisters and a former world top-10 player - reveals some of the secrets of her success. Together with the prize-winning coach, International Master Andras Toth, she has created a course based on the training she received as a young player. It is like having a private lesson from one of the best players in the world.You will learn how to punish the three most common opening mistakes. And how to spot hidden tactical opportunities and how to force your opponent to play weakening moves. You will understand how to master one of the most difficult skills in chess: seizing the initiative. And you will find the tools to turn yourself into a lean, mean, attacking machine.Master Your Chess with Judit Polgar covers all aspects of the game: from the opening to the endgame. The manual is accessible both for ambitious beginners wanting to build their chess development on a strong foundation and for intermediate players who have hit a plateau and need new insights to leap forward.Nobody said mastering chess was easy! But with Grandmaster Judit Polgar and International master Toth behind you, you will learn to Master Your Chess and attack like the chess legend herself.

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK . . .***UPDATED EDITION WITH NEW MATERIAL*** Which lottery numbers should I pick? Is it true that we are made entirely of stardust? Can dogs tell time? Why do songs get stuck in my head? If Rome wasn't built a day, how long did it take? What is most expensive thing on earth? Where is last Wednesday? These are just a few of the questions put to the QI Elves by listeners of BBC Radio 2'sThe Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. This book is a collection of their cracking, unexpected and frequently hilarious answers. Chock full with extra facts and illustrations from the Elves, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions will spark wonder and joy.

Dispensing with the patriarchal bullshit, Kirsty Loehr exposes centuries of outrageous straightwashing

A highly illustrated step-by-step guide to designing and making contemporary tableware in clay, featuring inspirational pieces by leading designers.The tableware we use is very important in our everyday lives, whether plates, bowls, mugs, cups or teapots. This stylishly illustrated guide helps budding and established ceramicists alike to create practical and attractive ranges, starting with design principles, working through appropriate construction techniques, and leading on to decoration and finishes.Leading designers Sue Pryke and Linda Bloomfield explain the importance of inspiration and consistency in design, providing step-by-step guides to the main making methods, which include hand building, pinching, coiling, throwing and slipcasting. They also offer advice on using various clay materials - such as recycled and reused clay bodies - and the combination of clay with other materials including wood, metal, textiles and synthetics. Tips are provided on glaze fit, dishwasher- and microwave-safe glazes, firing and finishing.Featuring beautiful photographs of the work of such prominent tableware makers as Sasha Wardell, James and Tilla Waters, Reiko Kaneko and Nico Conti, there are many sources of inspiration for those wishing to further their tableware ambitions.

Are you a Marvel pro who knows everything there is to know about this iconic brand? Can you match the archnemesis to the Super Hero, or name all the Avengers?From Iron Man to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and everything in between, there's a quiz for each movie and streaming series with questions to suit everyone - from new recruits to Marvel fanatics.Fun for everyone, The Ultimate Marvel Studios Quiz Book is the ideal gift for the Marvel fans in your life. Conquering these quizzes, you'll discover who has the genius of Tony Stark, and who needs to study up on the MCU.Quizzes include:Iron ManThe AvengersEternalsGuardians of the GalaxyBlack PantherShang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten RingsWandaVisionLokiMoon Knightand more!Also available: The Ultimate Disney Quiz Book© 2022 MARVEL.

If a model of your favourite loco is not available in OO gauge, you have two choices: build it yourself from scratch or wait for a manufacturer to produce one. This work presents an alternative - take a ready-to-run model and, by a series of modifications, transform it! It features step-by-step instructions and diagrams which show you how.

Expanded with never before seen works of art, this new edition delves deeper than ever into the sci-fi saga that changed video games forever.Contains extensive new material from the DLCs for all three games--including the award-winning "Lair of the Shadow Broker" from Mass Effect 2 and the fan-favorite "Citadel" from Mass Effect 3. Experience the evolution of the aliens, planets, ships, and technology that define this iconic science fiction universe, as the developers who brought BioWare's masterpiece to life take you from the earliest design sketches through to the meticulous final renders.Brimming with concept art and commentary, this expanded edition is the ultimate companion to one of the greatest series in the history of gaming!

Packed with stylish, fun and striking illustrations to work through.

Shred the slopes with Desktop Snowboarding! This kit contains everything you need to assemble a miniature winter mountain slope so you can do some finger snowboarding, right at your desk.MINI SNOWBOARD: Includes 3-inch mini snowboard with tiny boots attached for your fingersONE-OF-A-KIND MINI MOUNTAIN SLOPE PIECES: A mini, flocked mountain slope in two pieces that snaps together, including a jump ramp on one side and a rail on the otherCUSTOMIZABLE: Incudes 2 sheets of full-color sticker to deck out your boardBOOK INCLUDED: Instructional mini book on finger snowboarding, accompanied by full-color illustrations

Twenty years since its debut, the Wizarding World keeps fans around the world spellbound with exciting new experiences. This mini kit, featuring a projector that broadcasts 11 iconic Harry Potter patronuses, builds on the range of Running Press's bestselling licensed series.

Eat delicious snacks and game-friendly meals in between dice rolls and encounters with this easy-to-follow RPG themed cookbook perfect for every game group.

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