Puzzles & Games

Let your love for puzzles blossom!Bask in the spring weather with this huge volume of 200 New York Times Games crosswords that increase in difficulty as you go.Features:¿ 200 easy to hard New York Times Games puzzles ¿ Hours of fun solving with fresh, lively wordplay ¿ Created by the world's top crossword puzzle constructors

Ancient wisdom. Modern relevance. Enduring genius.The Roman Empire's brilliance is far from ancient history. The Roman Empire Got It Right is your passport to the past that built the future-from engineering marvels like aqueducts, concrete, and sewer systems to groundbreaking advances in health care, law, language, and even your favorite guilty pleasures (street food and wine bars may be its highest achievements). Discover the surprising ways ancient Rome shaped the modern world:- Architectural feats like domes, amphitheaters-oh, and bathrooms- The secret that transformed elections forever- Rules of law that flipped the script on justice- Organizing principles from calendars to street layouts- Torch signals that functioned just like text notifications- Epic entertainment events-from "ultimate" boxing to stadium sea battlesWhether you're a history buff, a trivia fan, or just curious about why ancient Rome stays on our minds, this book delivers centuries of genius in one engaging read.

The goal for this textbook is to complement the inquiry-based learning movement. According to the author, concepts and ideas will stick with the reader more when they are motivated in an interesting way. Topics are presented mathematically as questions about the games themselves are posed.

Explore a region of classical high fantasy with this expansive hardcover guide to six key nations of the Inner Sea. Within the Shining Kingdoms dwell noble knightly orders, proud ancient cultures, and deadly courtly intrigue. Explore Andoran, a bastion of democratic governance and freedom for all; Druma, a trade hub obsessed with material gain; the Five Kings Mountains, home to fractured kingdoms of the dwarves; Galt, a land wracked from violence and revolution; Kyonin, the illusion-cloaked homeland of the elves; and Taldor, the ossified remnants of one of the most powerful empires in the Inner Sea. Each nation features an in-depth history, gazetteer, and a look at a major city to support a grand variety of adventures. > The book also includes a bestiary of monsters inhabiting the region and a gorgeous fold-out poster map to serve as a centerpiece to any Shining Kingdoms campaign! This deluxe special edition is bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark.

Pathfinder Treasure Vault (Remastered) reveals the glittering hoard of a terrifying dragon, as presented by the creature's plucky kobold assistant. This 224-page hardcover rulebook presents a catalog of gear from nearly every category of equipment and magic item available in the Pathfinder RPG, updated to work perfectly with the remastered Pathfinder Second Edition rules! Give your character the perfect tool for the job with signature weapons, customizable relics, and wondrous items to fit your every need while preparing for any eventuality with potions, elixirs, wands, and more! Each chamber of the dragon's vault contains a mountain of treasure, from deadly weapons and forgotten suits of armor to mysterious alchemical items and deadly poisons. There is something in the vault for everyone, including: - Nearly 600 items spread across numerous equipment types. - Over 50 weapons, such as the devastating earthbreaker hammer and the ferocious falcata. - Shields and armor of all types and materials, like the magical starfall shield that turns you into a living comet! - An entire chapter, "Alchemy Unleashed," that introduces over 100 alchemical items, covering everything from restorative lozenges to searing flamethrowers. - New magic items of all shapes and sizes, from magical tattoos to artifacts like the goddess Shelyn's mighty glaive, the Whisperer of Souls. - An entire chapter of variant and expanded crafting rules.> This deluxe special edition is bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark.

Pathfinder Treasure Vault (Remastered) reveals the glittering hoard of a terrifying dragon, as presented by the creature's plucky kobold assistant. This 224-page hardcover rulebook presents a catalog of gear from nearly every category of equipment and magic item available in the Pathfinder RPG, updated to work perfectly with the remastered Pathfinder Second Edition rules! Give your character the perfect tool for the job with signature weapons, customizable relics, and wondrous items to fit your every need while preparing for any eventuality with potions, elixirs, wands, and more! Each chamber of the dragon's vault contains a mountain of treasure, from deadly weapons and forgotten suits of armor to mysterious alchemical items and deadly poisons. There is something in the vault for everyone, including: - Nearly 600 items spread across numerous equipment types. - Over 50 weapons, such as the devastating earthbreaker hammer and the ferocious falcata. - Shields and armor of all types and materials, like the magical starfall shield that turns you into a living comet! - An entire chapter, "Alchemy Unleashed," that introduces over 100 alchemical items, covering everything from restorative lozenges to searing flamethrowers. - New magic items of all shapes and sizes, from magical tattoos to artifacts like the goddess Shelyn's mighty glaive, the Whisperer of Souls. - An entire chapter of variant and expanded crafting rules. - Special categories of items that can give you power that comes at a dangerous price.