Poker is much more than just a popular game. It is a world unto itself, populated with a multitude of colorful characters: professionals and amateurs, hustlers and dreamers. This royal flush of a collection brings together short stories, essays, poems, and excerpts from novels by a host of renowned writers -- from the Wild West to present day -- who have mined their personal experience of the game. Entertaining and enlightening, you'll want to ante up for Read 'Em and Weep.

With pieces by ...

Nelson Algren Andy Bellin Anthony Holden Katy Lederer James Thurber Barbara Tuchman Billy Collins Pete Dexter Martin Amis David Mamet Herbert O. Yardley A. Alvarez

...And More

Ponder, if you will ... Has anyone ever seen a live Cornish game hen? Why do quarterbacks say "Hut"? Why do "sea" gulls congregate in parking lots of shopping centers? What does the "Q" in Q-Tips stand for?

Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in "Are Lobsters Ambidextrous?" Part of the Imponderables(R) series--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's everyday mysteries--and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with information that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to find out what happens to the caffeine left over from making decaffeinated coffee?

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Joining our bestselling On-the-Go series, 50Activities for Phone-Free Fun is a deck of ways to entertain yourself without your devices!

A deck full of suggestions for offline, screen-free entertainment: From outdoor activities to staycation fun to ideas for going out for fun with friends, this deck offers a variety of ways to stay entertained without needing to check your phone or even bring it with you!

Each on-the-go amusement in the series offers a different way to interact, connect, and have fun out and about. With a cute and compact format, the tins are easy to carry and perfect for gifting. Great for families, friends, and loved ones.

IRRESISTIBLE TWIST ON CLASSIC PARTY GAMES AND ACTIVITIES: Each miniature deck of cards in the series is packaged in a decorative tin box, charmingly evoking the look of after-dinner mints! Compact and eye-catching, they're the perfect pocket-sized games to bring to a party or add on to a gift.

HANDY PORTABLE SIZE: The compact format lets you take the deck anywhere! These petite tins are perfect for slipping into a purse or pocket for on-the-go fun.

GREAT GIFT OR STOCKING STUFFER: Perfect for families in need of screen-free activities, dinner party hosts and partygoers, or anyone suffering from social media and online fatigue.

EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This game is part of the After Dinner Amusements series, a collection of tiny tins filled with prompts for lively conversation, trivia, icebreakers, and endless laughs.

Perfect for:- People wanting to reconnect with the world around them - Families looking for screen-free weekend activity ideas - Gift-givers looking for a fun add-on for birthday, graduation, anniversary, spring break, or any special occasion

Another huge collection of classic and challenging crossword puzzles from Simon & Schuster, complete with tear-out perforated pages so you can take your puzzles to go
Prepare yourselves Here are 225 big--and tough--crosswords taken from out-of-print books in the famous Simon & Schuster crossword puzzle series. Inside these covers are tons of "Sunday Times"-caliber wordplay just waiting to taunt and tantalize you. Originally edited by former "New York Times" crossword editor Eugene Maleska and his colleague John Samson, every puzzle in this book has been completely revised and updated. "Super Crossword Book #12" is the ultimate challenge for the truly fearless crossword aficionado--so sharpen your pencils and wits and get ready for hours of delightfully frustrating fun.

This collection of verbal and visual challenges will help you stay sharp and stimulated as you embark on a new chapter in life Retirement is incredibly rich with possibilities - it's just a question of how to fill all that free time. Well, now that you've earned many an hour of peaceful freedom, how about a puzzle or two to prove you're still as clever as you always were? From quick-fire trivia questions to more leisurely crosswords and sudoku, whether you're a recent retiree, approaching the big day or have been enjoying your freedom for years, there's plenty in these pages to keep you busy and set your mind purring. Inside you will find a rich variety of puzzles for all tastes, including these: Find a whole new set of hobbies within a raft of word searches Spot the differences between various comical scenarios you might find yourself in Shuffle a bunch of anagrams to locate some objects that could come in handy Tackle the pictorial problems posed by a variety of rebus puzzles

In this new and completely revised edition, the first reigning World Series of Poker Champion gets down and dirty about how to win big. It's not just about cards. It's about the people who hold them, so you'll need to be a master of human nature.

Who better to teach you than American folk hero and gambling legend Amarillo Slim? Get his first-hand secrets on everything from counting cards to judging opponents, the laws of probability, betting, bluffing, when to drop, and when to pick up your chips and head home.

A bumper collection of easy, medium and difficult Su Doku puzzles to test your mental dexterity, powers of logic and deduction. You will find 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles in this latest collection so you can gauge your progression through the difficulty levels. Are you ready for the test? You will find the solutions at the back of the book. Keep your mind sharp and test your powers of deductive reasoning. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.

Brain-eye coordination!

Simon & Schuster's Super Crossword Book #11

From the very first crossword puzzle publisher comes this megacollection of puzzles to lease your brain and bend your mind!

Here are 225 of the toughest crosswords culled from out -- of -- print books in Simon & Schuster's challenging series. You wouldn't expect any less from this collection's top constructors -- wordplay of Sunday Times caliber to taunt and tantalize you for hours. As an added challenge, some of the crosswords have bonus rewards for a solving job well done -- quotations and quips from a wide range of sources woven into the answers. Eugene Maleska and John Samson make sure that you are thoroughly challenged by -- and totally engrossed inthese completely revised and updated puzzles.

You're It! is a brilliantly observed hop, skip and jump down memory lane; a celebration of the days when you used to get home from school, hop out of your school clothes, skip over to your best friend's house and jump around all afternoon until Mum called you in for tea. Nowadays, those classic - and universal - games of Hopscotch, Skipping, Bulldog and Hide and Seek are almost forgotten, rarely played, rarely passed on as generations come and go. With You're It! you can relive those fun and silly games in this beautifully illustrated, wonderfully nostalgic book celebrating the games we remember from our childhoods as well the days themselves.

A bumper collection of easy, medium and difficult Su Doku puzzles to test your mental dexterity, powers of logic and deduction. You will find 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles in this latest collection so you can gauge your progression through the difficulty levels. Are you ready for the test?

You will find the solutions at the back of the book.

Keep your mind sharp and test your powers of deductive reasoning. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.

Originally edited by the legendary Eugene Maleska and John M. Samson, the puzzles in this treasury are filled with enough tough, tantalizing dues to keep solvers busy for a month of Sundays.

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.

Fun Scrabble word puzzles, games and activities for kids aged 7+ Make learning to spell fun with the new series of activity books from Scrabble! Taking inspiration from the classic board game that always spells F-U-N, children will practise word building skills, improve vocabulary and gain confidence with spelling. * Fun, friendly activities from anagrams and crosswords to letter-links and word searches * Engaging for children with bright, colourful pictures * Perfect for practising English at home (c)2022 Mattel. SCRABBLE (TM) and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel

Chooooon Part 2 - Spot the Vanburger continues where the previous edition ended. It is the ever changing story of internet radio station Seafordsurf radio. In part one we read about the shenanigans in the Boardroom where the board members concoct their cocktails of business and pleasure hidden away and out of view from the other DJs. In this second edition which is the final part of the trilogy we look deeper into the world of the DJs. Who are they, what do they get up to and more importantly what do they stand for? As requested by SSR Listeners and those who have purchased part 1 Frogbeats quiz challenge has returned for you to pit your wits against. There is also Vanburger's Spot the Collie for you to mull over and enjoy. Not only that but the author challenges you to Spot the Vanburger's which are located throughout this book. Not only that but there is a cryptic coded message for you to decipher as well - if you are able! Weirdbeard takes over the mantel from DJ Wayne as chief ranter as he sets out his manifesto to become Prime Minister. SSR also puts its toe in the water with community campaigns. SSR cares about local issues. This edition is also packed with information and photographs from DJ Wayne's outside broadcasts, Whittlesey Talent Show, and Just another Show. This is a further fascinating insight into Seafordsurf Radio and the people who are involved on a daily basis - Enjoy! The author's previous books are Not so perfect cooking and Chooooon Part a pictorial journey with Seaford Surf Radio. Also look out for Oh Blogger! which contains rants and funny stories from his daily blog. Not to be missed! All publications are available from Fast Print Publishing.

Kokology, the popular Japanese pop-psych quiz game, is now an American bestseller, and Kokology 2 offers more than 50 all-new quizzes, perfect for beginners and experienced kokologists alike. Kokology, the study of kokoro ("mind" or "spirit" in Japanese), asks you to answer questions about seemingly innocent topics -- such as which is the cleanest room in an imaginary house? -- and then reveals what your answers say about you. Play it alone as a quest of self-discovery, or play with friends, if you dare!

Build on your logic and reasoning skills, exercise your mind and enjoy these fiendishly addictive Sudoku puzzles! Created by puzzles expert Dr Gareth Moore, this collection of over 200 all-new Sudoku has something for everyone, diehard players and novices alike. Arranged by level of difficulty, these puzzles provide a clear progression, giving a real sense of satisfaction and achievement. Ranging from the gently tasking through to the extremely challenging, Sudoku require no language or mathematical skills but are a pure pattern-spotting and logic conundrum. Providing hours of captivating (although sometimes infuriating) fun, these beautifully simple yet tricky puzzles are waiting to test you!

1000-PIECE PUZZLE: The 1000-piece puzzle reimagines Dickens' life and scenes from his novels in glorious detail BEAUTIFUL, INTRICATE ILLUSTRATIONS: Spot famous fictional characters, fellow writers, and historical characters as you build the puzzle POSTER INCLUDED: Includes fun Dickens facts on a fold-out poster EASY HANDLING: The 1000 puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy. The completed puzzle measures A2 in size and the jigsaw puzzle box measures 267 x 267 x 48 mm GIFT: The perfect gift for Dickens fans or those who want to spend time away from their screens The 1000-piece The World of Charles Dickens jigsaw puzzle by Laurence King Publishing is a puzzler's dream. Jigsaw puzzles are back as a wellness trend and this beautifully illustrated one is sure to help you relax while immersing yourself in Dickens's legendary London. Will you brave the back alleys to find Fagin's den, or risk Scrooge's scowl at the counting house? From Uriah Heep's villainous comedy to Miss Havisham's eternal heartache, Dickens fans will - like Oliver - find themselves asking for more as they build this 1000-piece puzzle and relive the dramas hidden within.

Give your brain a workout and test your logic skills as you progress through the challenging puzzles in this book. Whether you've already caught the Sudoku bug or are simply interested in finding out what all the fuss is about, Sudoku 5 has something for everyone, with different levels of difficulty as you move through the book. Providing hours of (sometimes infuriating) fun, Sudoku is the perfect distraction to improve your brainpower and exercise your mind, keeping your grey matter fit and healthy. All you need is a pen or pencil and some clarity of thought - but beware, these beautifully simple but surprisingly challenging puzzles are fiendishly addictive!

Give your brain a workout with these entertaining and challenging puzzles. Hugely popular around the world, Sudoku requires no linguistic or mathematical knowledge, but challenges your logic and reasoning skills. These all-new puzzles, arranged in order of difficulty, will test and entertain Sudoku novices and experts alike. Easy to learn but trickier to master, these puzzles help you to keep your brain healthy by giving it a regular workout. The perfect companion for the work commute, holidays or rainy afternoons, here are over 200 puzzles just waiting to test you.

Maleska and Samson have gone back to previous collections to find the best puzzles for this super book. Wordplay, puns, anagrams, step-quotes, funny and fanciful theme puzzles are all included, promising new fun for the many fans of the Simon & Schuster series.

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Part of a new, exciting series of ethical, sustainable and earth-friendly jigsaw puzzles. This high-quality, 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle from Flame Tree is made with renewable board, sturdy pieces and a recyclable bag and features powerful and popular works of art. The 1000 pieces will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the charming Rathlin Hares by Angela Harding. Intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. FSC, recycled materials used. Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside.