Puzzles & Games

A slow-burn fantasy romance perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas with mischief, dragons and a bit of spice! - Nara has always desired justice. Could hunting dragons bring her peace at last? When a fire dragon attacks her village, the perfect opportunity presents itself - now she can take revenge on the creatures that killed her father. But the dragon she's determined to kill seems fascinated by Nara, something everyone slowly begins to notice ... After this strange event, Nara is invited to join the Venators - a trained order of people who slay dangerous magical creatures - just like her father before her. This offer should be a dream come true. After all, who wouldn't jump at the chance to hunt down the cruel, destructive creatures that enslaved humans for thousands of years? But Nara is about to learn the ugly truth; history is written by the victors.

The Sunday Times Crossword will be 100 years old in 2025. It is the oldest of the broadsheet newspaper crosswords which are now cryptic. Discover how the puzzles have developed over the years in this celebration of a century of crosswords, from 1925, when the first one was printed in The Sunday Times, to today.

A sex and relationship columnist bares it all in a series of essays¿part memoir, part manifestöthat explore the author's coming-of-age and coming out as a bisexual man and move toward embracing and celebrating sex unencumbered by shame

Immerse yourself in the intrigue and elegance of the Victorian era with this treasure trove of ephemera?with 500+ stickers, 50+ activity and coloring pages, and calling cards with envelopes.

After getting my heart broken, I've sworn off athletes forever.Then my best friend has to go and marry an NHL player, and his teammate, Colby Knight, won't leave me alone.Colby is a master at scoring (on and off the ice), and he's not used to being told no. So he takes my disinterest as an invitation to pursue me even harder. I ignore him... until I realize I can use his expertise to help me get my crush's attention.But now that he's my dating coach, and we're spending so much time together, I'm growing more and more distracted. I mean, those dimples? Very enticing.Just when I think he might be more than just a playboy hockey player, a blast from the past comes back and reminds me why I swore off athletes in the first place.Can I trust Colby, or is he just another jerk who will break my heart?(This is a dual POV, fade-to-black romance, and can be read as a standalone. This book contains mild language. Trigger warnings: cheating exes.)

A frank, funny and galvanising exploration of masculinity, and a manifesto for male allyship, from million-copy bestseller and feminist powerhouse Caitlin Moran.

Welcome to the wonderful world of puzzles!This book contains 50 logic grid puzzles. Your task is to read the backstory and the clues, and then figure out the correct answers by only using logic.If you're not familiar with logic grid puzzles, fear not! The book contains instructions to help you get started. If you are an experienced puzzler, feel free to get going straightaway.A clear font (Calibri) in font size 16 pt is used in all the puzzles, including the solutions at the back of the book.The book contains fun and challenging puzzles, so sharpen your pencil - and your brain - and get ready for the challenge!

A fascinating and inspiring guide to finding inspiration for your textile art from your domestic surroundings to create nostalgic and meaningful work using embroidery, quilting, collage and found objects.

Pencils in hand, join the unstoppable force of nature that is Godzillaand wreak destruction around the world in this official coloring book.Originally debuting in 1954, Godzilla has become an internationalicon and one of the most instantly recognizable characters in theworld. In this official coloring book you will rampage through citiesand battle rival kaiju, such as Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah andMechagodzilla. Godzilla: The Official Coloring Book showcasesexciting artwork and never-before-seen illustrations, ready for youto put your spin on.Perfect for fans of monsters and Japanese culture, Godzilla: TheOfficial Coloring Book will allow you to stretch your creative fingersand enjoy the King of the Monsters as you've never seen himbefore.

Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment rendered as 450+ pages of the word "meow." An existential feast for the educated feline. A foundational and enduringly resonant work of Existentialist thought, Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment tells the story of Raskolnikov, a brilliant yet tortured student who takes a decisive step outside the bounds of law and morality to assert himself and attain his ends - something your cat is inclined to do on a daily basis.This lucid reimagining of Dostoevsky's classic novel brings Raskolnikov's journey into the agonizing depths of conscience to a new species of reader - namely, the common housecat. It is our hope that Raskolnikov's inexorable plunge into madness and self-renunciation will serve as a lesson to your feline companion the next time they contemplate tormenting a canary or unleashing a self-righteous jet of urine upon a cherished heirloom rug.

From the wildly popular @disappontingaffirmations Instagram account, here are thirty hilariously realistic affirmation postcards for a disappointing world where failure is always an option. The Disappointing Affirmations postcard set offers a funny take on the inspirational language of a culture that insists that everyone try to remain upbeat in the face of a world that's clearly not okay, and gives us permission to not be okay as well. Keep or send to someone you love who also thinks toxic positivity can go to hell.

The ultimate quizzing companion for all trivia fans. Whether yoüre playing solo, putting your partner¿s brain to the test, or competing with friends and family, the possibilities are endless.

"'The dilemma my friends suppose me to be in,' writes the author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 'has, for its two horns, the endurance of a sleepless night, and the adoption of some recipe for inducing sleep.' In this delightful book - the perfect gift for all insomniacs - are collected a splendid variety of entertainments devised to help pass 'the wakeful hours'. Ranging from puzzles, rhymes and limericks to simple number problems, calming calculations and planning dreams, here is a feast of intriguing activities guaranteed to keep you entertained as you search for the elusive rabbit-hole of a good night's sleep"

Game masters, it’s time to up your game! RPG expert James D’Amato gives new GMs and experienced game leaders everything they need to run their next tabletop roleplay game—expert advice, gameplay guidance, and playable content to keep players rolling!

A richly illustrated, encyclopedic deep dive into the history of roleplaying games.When Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson released Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, they created the first roleplaying game of all time. Little did they know that their humble box set of three small digest-sized booklets would spawn an entire industry practically overnight. In Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground, Stu Horvath explores how the hobby of roleplaying games, commonly known as RPGs, blossomed out of an unlikely pop culture phenomenon and became a dominant gaming form by the 2010s. Going far beyond D&D, this heavily illustrated tome covers more than three hundred different RPGs that have been published in the last five decades.Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground features (among other things) bunnies, ghostbusters, soap operas, criminal bears, space monsters, political intrigue, vampires, romance, and, of course, some dungeons and dragons. In a decade-by-decade breakdown, Horvath chronicles how RPGs have evolved in the time between their inception and the present day, offering a deep and gratifying glimpse into a hobby that has changed the way we think about games and play.

Flex your mental muscles with this brilliant new collection of 200 cryptic crosswords from the Telegraph!Whether you're on your commute or simply want a relaxing activity to pass the time, this bumper edition is the ultimate puzzling companion.

How to choose a model and spot design flaws, especially in moulded hulls, and how to repair many of those faults - Brushed and brushless motors, and their speed controllers, drive systems and propellers - Guidance on rechargeable cells and the correct chargers, and safety tips for lithium polymer cells - Tips on construction and how to set up a boat for racing - Detailed instructions for building a wooden three-point outrigger hydroplane - Radio systems, wiring and connectors

A reissue of the bestselling Official Bob's Burgers Coloring Book.The first and only coloring book based on the Emmy-winning animated hit TV show.Crossing the line from line art to Pop Art, The Official Bob’s Burgers Coloring Book follows in the bestselling pop-culture coloring book footsteps of Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, and Outlander. This collection serves up not only images of the best moments of the show, but also enough puns and fun to have the show’s ravenous fans salivating with hunger and hilarity. Bob's Burgers is continuing to enjoy its place in the pop-culture hall of fame: the 13th season just premiered this past fall, the Bob's Burgers feature film was released last year, and it has spawned several bestselling books, albums, and other merchandise.

The next title in Workman’s bestselling Paint by Sticker adult line, Paint by Sticker: Works of Art presents twelve stunning pieces by famous artists for you to complete, one sticker at a time. Peel the sticker, place the sticker, and watch your painting come to life. Degas, Van Gogh, Renoir, and . . . you! Sit down to paint your masterpiece—actually, twelve of them!—with Paint by Sticker: Works of Art, which includes everything you need to complete a dozen colorful, world-renowned paintings. And note—the cardstock pages are perforated, so the finished picture can easily be removed for framing, turning your home into a museum.

See the scenic Inner Sea with the Lost Omens Travel Guide! This book is your companion to the culture, life, and sights of the Inner Sea, guiding you through a variety of topics of interest. With this book, you can learn about Inner Sea cuisine and art, experience the thrills of Inner Sea sports, and uncover the secrets of Inner Sea myths and magic. The Travel Guide features dozens of illustrations to show you the fine details of the latest fashion or put you into the center of one of the Inner Sea's greatest festivals. Come learn everything about the Inner Sea and prepare yourself for a journey through an unforgettable region with the Lost Omens Travel Guide! This deluxe special edition is bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark.

The best-selling coloring book series delivers its first ever retrospective collection featuring material culled from the first six volumes.You wanted the best? You got the best! In this special “Best Of” edition of the hit Beauty of Horror coloring series, award-winning creator Alan Robert hand curated over 80 pages of his most popular illustrations to color. The artwork in this spine-tingling collection spans six volumes of the best-selling coloring books, so have no fear… Ghouliana groupies will get another chance to sink their fangs into their favorite designs while reimagining them in fun new ways.For Beauty of Horror newbies who have yet to take a stab, they will be immediately immersed into a twisted coloring experience like no other. This unique combination of comedy and carnage cannot be found anywhere else! Also included in this release are a handful of exclusive, new designs, plus a bonus fold-out poster to color, so Ghouliana can haunt your walls when you're done!

For the past decade, Lemn Sissay has composed a short poem as dawn breaks each morning. Life-affirming, witty and full of wonder, these poems chronicle his own battle with the darkness and are fuelled with resilience and defiant joy. Let the Light Pour In is a collection of the best of these poems, and a book celebrating his morning practice.

The Mayor of Little Riddlewood has been murdered - use your detective skills to help amateur crime solvers Ben, Gladys, Emily and Harold discover who dunnit! A bumper casefile of over 90 crime-themed visual, code, logic, number and word puzzles to solve - this mixed puzzle book is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys a cozy mystery! Can you crack all the clues and catch the culprit?

Explore a wild new frontier with solo, cooperative, and competitive scenarios and new soldiers, creatures, and equipment rooted in the history and folklore of Canada.Far from the battlefields of Europe, another war is being fought. In the vast lands of North America, Britain and the United States clash once again and, in the shadow of this conflict, the otherworldly Harvestmen pursue their devious plans, feasting on the rage and terror of mortals. In the face of this menace, however, brave folk, seconded from the military or recruited from the local populace, band together to take the fight to the sinister Harvestmen and their minions.Canada is a supplement for The Silver Bayonet that brings players and their officers across the Atlantic and straight into the War of 1812. It offers new scenarios, solo and cooperative as well as competitive; rules for recruiting US units; and creatures and challenges drawn from Canadian history and folklore.

There are not many classical art books that walk the line of lighthearted humor. A book like this will fill the hole in the market for books that are both artistically educational and entertaining!