A brand new series from internationally bestselling author, Dr Gareth Moore. Take five with over 200 crossword puzzles. Be stylish and smart with this pretty book of Crosswords, which will keep you entertained whether you're relaxing at home or out and about. Pocket-sized and full of the Crosswords you love to solve, pick up your pen, give your brain a gentle workout and enjoy a little 'me' time with the over 200 brand new Crosswords found within. Also available: * Perfect Pocket Puzzles: Word Searches (9781789294200) * Perfect Pocket Puzzles: Sudoku (9781789294194)

***The best intelligent puzzle book on the market*** Fiendish fun! - The Times Can YOU solve the Puzzle for Today?Tackle the conundrums that have been frustrating and confounding the nation, with the first official book from Radio 4's Today programme. Put your deciphering skills and mental agility to the test with over 280 cryptic, numerical and linguistic brainteasers from Britain's best-loved radio programme, set by the world's ultimate puzzle masters. So, challenge your grey matter and hone your reasoning and logic skills with the brainteasers that get the nation's (and many world leaders') synapses firing every morning at 6.50am. With a foreword by Sarah Sands, editor of the Today programme. Introductions to each chapter by Tom Feildon, the BBC Science Editor. Chapters: Never Aired Puzzles Common-sense Conundrums Flags, Capitals & Nations Maths & Language Further Maths BBC Today Presenters' Puzzles Celebrity Setters Christmas Crackers Want to take on the hardest, most fiendish puzzles out there created by the greatest minds around the world? If The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, The GCHQ Puzzle Book and Tim Peake's Astronaut Selection Test Book were no match for you, pit your wit against TODAY.

'A terrific work that is particularly suited for those from beginner to club player' JOHN WATSON, The Week in Chess The fully revised and updated award-winning, bestselling, classic chess book by FIDE Master and chess world-record holder, Graham Burgess. Comprehensive and clear, this fully revised and updated fourth edition of Graham Burgess's bestselling chess classic is an invaluable guide to help any player progress to good club level and better. It provides a complete guide to the main chess openings along with hundreds of test positions for players at every level. This new edition includes: Expanded and updated sections on playing online chess and using computers. A complete and detailed guide to all the main chess openings. Hundreds of new training exercises for players of all standards. Courses in tactics, attacking strategy, combinations and endgames. Analysis of some of the greatest games ever played. Information and advice on club, national, and international tournaments. A comprehensive A-Z glossary of chess terminology. Practical advice and information for further study. New sections on endgame studies and problems, with all examples from 2020 or 2021.

Here are the answers to questions that have been keeping you and your loved ones up nights, questions that have driven families to feuds, questions that nag and nag just won't let go. Have you ever wondered juts what purpose those warning labels on mattresses are supposed to serve? Or what happens to the trend that wears off tires? And how many meals have you spent pondering the perennially baffling question of why hot dogs come ten to a package while hot dog buns come in eight?

"Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?" has the solutions to these and scores of other Imponderables. David Feldman's witty and irresistible compendium of knowledge goes where other reference books fear to trend, uncovering closely guarded secrets, revealing long-hidden facts, and, like all other invaluable works of detection, never letting well enough alone. Whether you want to settle those arguments about the difference between a kit and a caboodle, or just curious about dry cleaning, Teflon, Wayne Gretzky, or chocolate bunnies, "Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?" is indispensable.

The exciting and challenging game of Texas Hold'Em Poker is gaining more followers daily-both young and old-who enjoy competing, bluffing, and most of all, winning. In this guidebook for both novice and experienced poker players, an avid poker player combines his knowledge of the game with his expertise regarding stats and probabilities to provide all possible outcomes of the cards, ultimately helping poker players around the world improve their chances of winning.

Sam Habash has been playing poker since he was a young boy, but in the last ten years, has focused mainly on improving his Texas Hold'Em game. He draws on his ability to gather and analyze statistics to provide poker players with probabilities and payback information. While offering little-known statistics like the likelihood of having an ace or king show up in a hand (62%) or the odds of receiving a pair (6%), Habash leads players through many different scenarios like the chances of receiving a second pair, flush draw, or complete straight.

The expert advice offered in this unique reference manual will help any poker player gain the extra advantage to come out ahead in their next game of Texas Hold'Em

Previously published as Mindfulness Moments.

Take a few minutes out of your day, wherever you are, and colour your way to peace and calm.

Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. This stunning, pocket-sized colouring and activity book offers practical exercises in mindfulness that draw on your creativity and hone your focus.

The Mindfulness Moments Colouring Book is the third book from international bestselling illustrator Emma Farrarons. Perfectly sized to carry around in your pocket or bag, this gorgeous adult colouring book includes ideas for mindfulness activities, all beautifully embellished with exquisite scenes and intricate, sophisticated patterns.

Ponder, if you will ...Why are tennis balls fuzzy? How come birds don't tip over when they sleep on telephone wires?What makes yawning contagious?Why, oh why, do roosters have to crow so early in the morning?

Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in When Do Fish Sleep? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most baffling questions. Part of the Imponderables(R) series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, When Do Fish Sleep? arms readers with the knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to get to the bottom of why Mickey Mouse has only four fingers?

Buzztime Entertainment, the interactive gaming network, is played and enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people at home, in sports bars, and in restaurants. Now this popular game is available in book form--but unlike other trivia books, these are actually fun to play. While other books reveal the answers below the questions or group all of the answers together, the Buzztime format allows you to see only one answer at a time. That way, readers can play along. Besides being packed with challenging questions, the "Buzztime Trivia Series" provides fascinating facts along with the answers. These are no ordinary trivia books
"The Buzztime Trivia Series" is designed to put your knowledge of movies, radio, television, sports, and music to the test, with each celebrity author putting a little of himself in each game. And with dozens of individual games--nearly a thousand intriguing questions --each book is bound to provide hours of stimulating competition. From cover to cover, the "Buzztime Trivia Series" is pure entertainment.

Originally published 1930's. A well illustrated compendium of the famous Harry Houdini's magic tricks and illusions. All explained in detail.Many of the earliest magic books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

FEEL EUPHORIA, ELATION AND EXTREME DELIGHT and pleasure with The Puzzle of Ecstasy 150 PIECE GRADIENT PUZZLE for a new generation of jigsaw fans TAP INTO THE MINDFUL, SELF-CARE APPEAL OF JIGSAWS. The beautiful, mesmerising artwork focusses on the emotion of ecstasy, with accompanying text to help you understand and make sense of your feelings PART OF A SERIES that also includes The Puzzle of Hopefulness, The Puzzle of Happiness, The Puzzle of Calm and The Puzzle of Love STURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting

Polish off your magnifying glass and step into the shoes of your favourite detectives as you unlock tantalising clues and solve intricate puzzles. There are over 100 criminally teasing challenges to be scrutinised, including word searches, anagrams, snapshot covers, and crosswords - a favourite puzzle of crime fiction's golden age. Suitable for all ages and levels, this is the ultimate test for fans of the British Library Crime Classics series. For six years, the British Library have brought neglected crime fiction writers into the spotlight in a series of republished novels and anthologies. There are now more than 50 British Library Crime Classics titles to collect.

1000-PIECE PUZZLE: Piece together the world of James Bond in this exciting jigsaw inspired by the iconic films. The perfect challenge for dedicated James Bond fans, lovers of cinema - or anyone who enjoys a good puzzle. FIND THE CHARACTERS: Featuring a cast of original Bonds, villains and supporting characters to spot as you race through shuttle launches and underwater lairs to island retreats and casinos. INCLUDES A PULL-OUT POSTER: With information about the featured characters, gadgets, locations and scenes on an illustrated poster bursting with 007 facts. SCREEN-FREE FUN: From one of the world's leading publishers of books and gifts on the creative arts. Laurence King works with the world's best illustrators, designers, artists and photographers to create beautiful books and gifts which are acclaimed for their inventiveness, beautiful design and authoritative texts. SUBSTANTIAL JIGSAW: Completed puzzle measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.). "THE WORLD OF..." JIGSAWS are a fun way of celebrating the works of creative greats. Also available in the series: The World of Shakespeare, The World of Sherlock Holmes, The World of Jane Austen Welcome to The World of James Bond, MI6's most famous Secret Service agent. As you piece together this action-packed puzzle, spot some of the ground-breaking gadgets, breath-taking stunts and eccentric adversaries that make Bond films so iconic. Find your way through the scene with the help of a poster bursting with 007 knowledge.

While researching background on the lives of Maine lobster fishermen's families for her recent novel The Summer I Dared, best-selling novelist Barbara Delinsky was captivated by all the interesting, amusing, and surprising information she turned up. She collected much of it in this little book, arranged in an entertaining question and answer format. She will be donating her proceeds to the Barbara Delinsky Charitable Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

Welcome to the magical and joyous world of Notebook Doodles Christmas! This fun and engaging coloring book for 'tweens is filled with 32 festive designs of Christmas scenes, reindeer, penguins, presents, snowflakes, stockings, trees, treats, and so much more from talented artist Jess Volinski. With uplifting art activities for young girls, Jess also includes instructions on basic coloring techniques, fully colored examples, and charming quotes to go with every design. Watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and gel pens will all look stunning on archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Each one-sided page is perforated, so when it's finished, it can easily be removed to hang up or give as a gift.