A complete guide to the history, techniques and tactics of chess, written in conjunction with Grand Master Jonathan Rowson.Includes advice on how to lay deadly traps, plan cunning moves, launch effective attacks and defend pieces to ensure a winning result. Internet links to carefully chosen websites where chess players can test their skills in online games.

Explore the world of art with this imaginative and inspiring series. Each book focuses on one type of art - junk, nature, paper and sand art and is full of creative and fun projects, including picture frames, windmills, desert islands and monster masks. Each project is outlined with easy-to-follow instructions and colourful photos.

This book contains the following Usborne 1001 Things To Spot titles: Animals, Town, Farm and Long Ago A bright, busy book with pictures of over 4,000 things to spot. Helps children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification. Introduces young children to different people and places. Ideal for sharing with pre-readers and readers alike.

From the creator of the worldwide bestsellers Secret Garden and Lost Ocean, a beautiful new adult coloring book, printed on ivory paper and featuring delicate tangles of holly and ivy, bauble-laden Christmas trees, and mountains of exquisitely wrapped gifts. From flurries of delicate snowflakes to deliciously decorated gingerbread houses and reindeer-led sleighs, Johanna's Christmas is a celebration of this wonderful holiday season that invites you to pick up your pens and pencils to color, complete, or embellish each of the festive artworks. Each of the 37 images in this book is printed single-sided on perforated paper, so you can color and remove the images-the perfect frameable holiday gift! Now printed on specially selected ivory paper. This paper has been specifically created for Johanna Basford's coloring books. It has a medium tooth which is perfect for creating beautiful colored pencil effects or chalk pastel backgrounds but also wonderful for pens, which will glide effortlessly over its surface.

Join political buff David McCullagh and illustrator Graham Corcoran as they guide you through all the things that make our country work. Why do we have a president and a Taoiseach? What is the Seanad and why can only some citizens vote in its elections? Who makes the rules for Ireland and how are they enforced? And what do we do if we want to change them? Learn what it means to be a citizen and the positive role you can play by helping others, protecting what works and creating change in the world you live in. The latest book in the Gill Books series of important topics tackled by experts, this engaging guide demystifies political systems, elections, voting and government, and explores issues including human rights, freedom of speech and fake news. With clear text and bright illustrations, this book is for anyone who wants to understand

All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do is the perfect celebration gift! Diwali is one of India's most significant holidays. This beautiful activity book book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Diwali celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people across faiths. Read all about why Diwali is named the festival of lights and discover the stories behind it. The perfect activity book, children can: Create magical lanterns Make a diya Put together diwali fan decorations Paint rangoli patterns Make a diwali paper rocket Recipes include: Potato curry Spiced rice with peas Milk peda Coconut burfi Almond halwa This is the ULTIMATE book of Diwali fun! Also in the series:All About Eid: Things to Make and Do

It's early summer, and things are really heating up between Garry Wallis, star of Lacrosse Face-Off, and his nemesis, Michael Donofrio. At the end of last season, Garry sabotaged Michael's chances of becoming the league's top scorer. Now Michael is taking his revenge. He's got plenty of opportunity, too, for the Rockets are taking part in a week-long lacrosse tournament held at an overnight camp. Garry tries to ignore Michael, but the bullying finally gets to him-and what happens next sets off a string of near-disasters that finds Garry in the heart of a firestorm . . .
This latest installment in Matt Christopher's bestselling series combines all the lacrosse action and mystery his fans crave.

Science is a serious business. Important scientific people in important white coats doing important things, answering important, serious questions. ...Right? WRONG! Sometimes, you just need to know what animal poops cubes, how to run across a swimming pool filled with custard or how loud the world's loudest burp is. And when your questions are silly, you don't need a serious scientist. You need... SILLY SCIENCE! Let's get silly!