With over 120 activities, this book will test the most avid of puzzlers. Challenge yourself with a cryptic word brainteaser, a tough number puzzle, or practice some mindfulness with a spot of colouring, depending on what you feel your brain needs in that moment.

Featuring a huge variety of puzzles, including mazes, crosswords, sudokus, spot the difference, hanjie, and word searches, The 10-Minute Adult Activity Book will keep you engaged and entertained no matter what you’re in the mood for. Whether you’ve got 10 minutes to kill or a lunch break to fill, there are creative challenges awaiting you. Many of the activities are designed to be completed in under 10 minutes and as such demand your undivided attention. However, others, such as colouring, should be completed over the longer term, giving you the chance to take a break from the stresses of everyday life and recharge your batteries.

So grab a pen, set yourself a challenge and dive in!

ACROSS OR DOWN,
THE BEST CROSSWORDS AROUND!
WITH 300 BRAND-NEW PUZZLES TO SOLVE

In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, "The Cross Word Puzzle Book." Not only was it the publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed.

Today, more than eighty years later, Simon & Schuster's legendary crossword puzzle book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. This series continues to provide the most challenging, fresh, and original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors -- and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson -- these Thursday to Sunday-size brain breakers offer hours of stimulation for solvers of every level.

With hundreds of puzzles in one volume, the "Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book" will test the knowledge of solvers everywhere.

Can you avoid turning to the answer key? Sharpen your pencils, grit your teeth, and find out!

The Imperium series continues in this asymmetric card-based civilisation building game for 1–4 players, charting the rise and fall of fourteen of the greatest civilisations from history. Formidable adversaries are arrayed against you. Your people stand ready. History beckons. In your hands lies the destiny of one of the most storied peoples of history. Under constant threat of attack, you must conquer new lands, oversee dramatic scientific and cultural advances, and lead your people into the era of empire. Expand too rapidly and unrest will bring your civilisation to its knees; build up too slowly, however, and you might find yourself a mere footnote of history. As one of fourteen radically asymmetric civilisations, you will compete to become the most dominant empire the world has ever seen. Imperium: Horizons is a standalone game that contains an astonishing fourteen distinctive civilisations, each of which makes for a unique and challenging opponent, even in a solo game. Fully compatible with Imperium: Classics and Imperium: Legends for those wanting to expand their pool of civilisations even further, Imperium: Horizons also incorporates a new trade module that allows players to recreate all the intrigue, wealth generation, and dynamic politics of a thriving economy. Players: 1–4 Ages: 14+ Playing Time: 40 mins per player Contents: 550 cards, 150+ tokens

Simon & Schuster celebrates ninety-five years of crossword puzzle excellence with 300 new, never-before-published Thursday to Sunday-sized brain breakers. Sharpen your pencils--unless you dare to use a pen. In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it the publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed. Today, 95 years later, Simon & Schuster's legendary crossword puzzle legacy continues with a brand-new collection of 300 crosswords, which offer hours of challenging fun for puzzle solvers of every level. Created by the best contemporary constructors--and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson--Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book #19 is designed with convenience in mind and features perforated pages so you can tear out puzzles individually and work on them on-the-go. With its timeless and unique collection of puzzles, this super-sized book is sure to delight long-time puzzle stalwarts and new enthusiasts alike.

It's time to celebrate your inner geek with this treasure trove of lists and prime cuts of knowledge. Time to brush up on what you'd forgotten or misremembered, and discover what you never had a clue was true. Ranging across history, science and the natural world, taking in sport, film, food and much more, Man Facts gives you a wealth of up-to-date stats and eye-opening trivia that will make you a general-knowledge genius, or at least help you nail your next pub quiz. Dig in.

Ponder, if you will . . . Is yawning contagious? Do starfish have faces? Why do they put crinkly paper into pairs of men's socks? Why is it that cans of Diet Coke float, but cans of regular Coke don't?

Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in "Why Do Pirates Love Parrots? "

One of the Imponderables(R)--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most perplexing conundrums--and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't cover. And think about it: Where else are you going to find out how they get the paper tag into a Hershey's Kiss?

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the beautiful Bex Parkin: Birds & Flowers. This 1000-piece jigsaw is 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. Includes an A4 poster for reference. Bex Parkin is an incredibly talented illustrator. Having spent many years based in London working in a range of artistic jobs, she now lives in rural Staffordshire. Her passion for print, pattern and colour was largely inspired by her work sourcing vintage and antique textiles for the fashion industry, which can be seen throughout her artworks.

Goooal! Now you can bring all of the fun and excitement of the soccer pitch to your desktop with this miniature set that you play with your fingers! * Everything you need to play: Includes soccer "pitch" mat, 2 goals, 2 pairs of soccer cleats for your fingers, 1 mini soccer ball * Book included: With a brief history and rules of the sport, profiles of famous players, trivia, and more in this 32-page fully illustrated miniature book * Unique gift: Perfect for soccer lovers of all ages

Brighten up your summer wardrobe with fresh and uplifting pastels in Summerlite DK, Summerlite 4ply, Handknit Cotton and Kidsilk Haze.

In 2003, a curious, old-fashioned, pocket-size book transformed the way we look at information. Since then, "Schott's Original Miscellany" and its two sequel volumes have been translated into more than fifteen languages and have sold some three million copies.

Now Ben Schott returns to the miscellany format with a brand-new cabinet of curiosities. Inside, you'll find fascinating facts cheek by jowl with information you can't live without. All things are considered, from footwear labeling symbols, airport runway markings, and sign-writing brush sizes to the traditional method of counting sheep and how to smoke cigars while reading the news.

Nothing escapes the jeweler's eye of this curator of unconsidered trifles. An essential addition to the bookshelf of all who love life's rich tapestry, "Schott's Quintessential Miscellany"-equal parts encyclopedia, almanac, treasury, and lexicon-will remind you that there is only one Ben Schott.

Praise for "Schott's Miscellanies"

"If we live in an information age, then Ben Schott has become something of a maestro, or perhaps a master chef, ranging over the whole of knowledge and seasoning his...books with a pinch of this, a drop of that." -"Chicago Sun-Times"

"Genuine practical value...Elegantly designed...A vast empire of informational flotsam and jetsam." -"New York Times"

"One of the oddest and most addictively readable reference books in print."-"Boston Globe"

"Completely earnest and mischievous at the same time."-"Newsday"

Award-winning designer, illustrator, and creative director Michael Storrings captures the magic of the holiday in the city with ice skaters, a Christmas tree several stories tall with brightly lit buildings and skyscrapers lighting the scene. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. * 1000 Pieces, Ribbon Cut * Puzzle Dimensions: 20 x 27", 508 x 686mm * Box Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 1.5", 203 x 203 x 31mm * Contains informational insert about artist and image * Minimal Puzzle Dust

Clamber through dense vegetation and weave between the towering trees with this tropical dot-to-dot colouring adventure. A Journey Through the Jungle is the perfect creative antidote to leave you feeling relaxed and inspired. From the majestic black bear to the sluggish sloth, the cheeky chimpanzee and the stinging scorpion, Emily Wallis's intricate puzzles will charm and delight as they reveal beautiful scenes and illustrations for you to personalize with pattern and colour. Whether you're whiling away an evening at home or on the move during a busy day, take a few minutes out to relax to the sound of bird calls and the chirp of insects.

A JIGSAW WITH A TWIST - No two shapes are the same, and each piece is a fish (or other sea creature, plus one that's a diver! See if you can spot it!) HOURS OF MADDENING FUN Have you got what it takes to assemble all 299 fish into a perfect puzzle? CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS by Lea Maupetit STURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting and storage Have you got what it takes to corral all 299 sea creatures into a perfect puzzle? In this cunning cluster puzzle, there are no regular jigsaw shapes: each piece takes the outline of the creature itself. And there are 299 of them! Can you fit them all together?

The bestselling companion for all crossword solvers and compilers Compiled over 60 years by a single author based on her experience of solving crosswords each day, this companion is regarded by top compilers as the authority for solvers and setters alike. Every word listed has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue making it the must-have crossword dictionary for all cryptic and quick crosswords lovers. Now with more than 330,000 solutions Recognize the key words used in cryptic crossword clues which indicate whether the solution is an anagram, pun, or word play Browse through themed vocabulary lists, which are arranged by word length and alphabetically to help you find solutions easily

Senior Mind Gym will give anyone suffering from the memory glitches and fuzzy thinking that comes with age a fun brain-boosting workout. Do you keep forgetting where you put things - and, even, what those things are called? Has 'thingy' become one of your commonly used words? Do you find yourself feeling a bit befuddled? If so, it sounds like you're suffering from what is commonly known as "Senior Moments". But never fear, Senior Mind Gym is a comprehensive mental workout wrapped up in one handy book that will help reboot your scatterbrain. With fun quizzes, conundrums, crosswords, word games, suduko, mazes and escape-the-page games you can sharpen your little grey cells with a daily workout. Regularly challenging your brain will help to improve your mental agility, concentration levels, memory and problem-solving skills - something we can all benefit from, at any age! Sales points: Gift book aimed at seniors, but a broad age range can benefit from and enjoy the content Contains a variety of fun mental challenges to improve brain function

Do you believe in unicorns? What about their magical friends? Discover 8 different mythological horses, from water horses to flying horses, whilst playing four classic family games: Snap, Happy Families, Swap and Pairs! This boxed card deck is the perfect way to enjoy spending time with the whole family, and also features a leaflet containing fun trivia about the mystical creatures featured.

Weekends are the perfect time for getting away from it all-and Weekend Picnic Crosswords is the ticket to puzzle paradise. It's packed with Sunday-sized puzzles for long, luxurious, leisurely solving. Edited by a master, this terrific collection will delight crossword lovers with its fantastic themes and clues, plus bonus "fun facts" in the answer section.