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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes
A massive 300 word search puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback -
this is the perfect word search gift book for adults of any age.
With a huge mix of fascinating subjects, the 15 x 15 grids are each
arranged on their own page and solutions are easily found in the
back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format, the book can
be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside table.
Acknowledged as the definitive work on modern crosswords, Chambers
Crossword Manual is an essential handbook for all crossword fans
from beginners to experts. It is packed with practical advice on
solving crosswords, as well as many practice crosswords. "Top of
the crossword market - magisterial and authoritative" - Colin
Dexter "For the novice or the champion, this is the book" - Gyles
Brandreth "A truly kaleidoscopic feat" - Susie Dent "I recommend it
strongly" - Jonathan Crowther (Azed) "Clever, detailed, and, above
all, fun" - Simon Russell Beale "The crossword oracle - witty, wise
and indispensable." - Francis When"The outstanding book about
crosswords" - Sir Jeremy Morse
With clues ranging from famous people and movies to fun word play,
this work contains over 150 crossword puzzles. It is suitable for
beginners and experienced puzzle lovers alike.
The Newlyweds Game meets Truth or Dare! 101 Quizzes for Couples
will reveal even more surprising details about your loved one. From
the worst lie she's ever told to his very first crush, this book
will spark your curiosity and even prompt long-forgotten memories
with fun, thought-provoking questions like: -What was your favorite
toy from childhood? -What do you remember about the first time you
had sex? -What advice would you give to your past self, if you had
the chance? -Which of your friends' relationships do you admire the
most? -How many years do you think is ideal to have on the Earth?
Whether you've been married for years or have recently fallen head
over heels, 101 Quizzes for Couples helps you dig into your
partner's mind (and past!) to discover what he's really like.
Cryptic crosswords from the Telegraph are the most popular around,
and this bumper collection will both frustrate and delight in equal
measure. Perfect for any spare moment, and completely addictive,
these puzzles are certain to test your thinking to the limit.
Sports, Drinks and Trivia. The Perfect Combination for any Sports
Fanatic. In a perfect world everyone would be able to attend great
sporting events-the Super Bowl, the Masters, the Stanley Cup
Playoffs. But when getting to the game isn't possible, watching the
event with friends in the comfort of your own home is the next best
option. In Sports Bar: Cocktails and Sports Trivia, sports fanatic
and professional bartender Bryan Paiement provides you with
everything you need to kick back and enjoy the game in style.
Featuring 40 original cocktail recipes specially crafted with the
world's most famous sporting events in mind, you can impress your
friends with drinks such as "Augusta on My Mind," "Lord Stanley
Sour," and "The Brickyard Toast." And when the game slows down (or
your team starts to lose), Sport Bar offers amazing, often
unbelievable sports facts that will, when paired with a delicious
cocktail, spark conversation among your friends: Why are Roman
numerals used to number Super Bowls? How many calories does the
average cyclist burn during one stage of the Tour de France? Who
was the first woman jockey to ever ride in the Kentucky Derby? So
pull out your team jerseys and let Sports Bar inspire you to gather
your friends together for the game and a great time.
200 of the easiest New York Times crossword puzzles, perfect for
beginners Why stress out when you could take it easy? Here's
another great big volume of easy breezy New York Times crossword
puzzles to pass the time. Like its popular predecessors, this
collection features: - 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles - The easiest
crosswords published in The New York Times - Big grids for easy
solving
This new-format, new edition of the African wildlife quiz book will
provide hours of fun for people of all ages. Packed with quizzes,
crosswords, word searches, brainteasers and interesting facts, it
offers competitive games for lively groups, or a quiet challenge
for solitary users. The activities will keep family and friends
entertained while they learn about African wildlife and the
environment; and the varied levels of difficulty will ensure that
the whole family is entertained and challenged as they fill in the
quiz grids provided. All the answers are given at the back of the
book.
An excellent companion to take on long voyages, or have handy
to fill spare time or spice up a party.
The Assassin's Creed Escape Room Puzzle Book is an exciting journey
through history in which you must solve a series of puzzles and
mysteries to save humanity. You are Joey, a museum worker who comes
across a mysterious blade that sets in motion a chain of events
that completely upends your life. Drawn into the world of the
Assassins, you must tour through time and space - from 5th century
BCE Greece to the catacombs of medieval Venice - in order to foil a
malevolent Isu plot. Featuring characters and locations familiar to
fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise and written by an
experienced real-life escape-room creator, this immersive
escape-room experience is both visually exciting and a difficult
puzzle quest. Can you solve the conundrums and reveal the Isu plan
in time to save the world?
The second book in a brand new Daily Mail puzzle series, Daily Mail
Big Book of Sudoku 2 contains over 400 sudoku grids. Whether you're
on the go or at home, these puzzles will challenge your logical
thinking and stimulate your brain power. With puzzles ranging from
easy to fiendish, this is the ultimate book to keep sudoku fans
entertained for hours.
Hard on the Brain, Easy on the Eyes! Challenging, baffling, and
absorbing, these word search puzzles are easy-to-read in large-size
print. There's a little bit of pop culture, sports and games, and
more to keep things interesting, and a wealth of travel-related
themes to take you on a mental vacation collecting cleverly hidden
words. When you've circled all the words in each grid, read the
leftover letters to get a bonus message related to the puzzle. But
even if there's a word you can't find in these conundrums, it won't
be because it's too small to read!
The UK's most popular puzzle book! Daily Mail All New Quick
Crosswords 10 is a brand new collection of demanding puzzles from
the Daily Mail. With 200 grids in a variety of difficulties, these
puzzles are sure to put minds of all ages and abilities through
their paces. Perfect when facing the daily commute, or for passing
a spare moment at home, these fun brainteasers are guaranteed to
entertain any crossword fan.
SUDOKU: The hotter-than-hot puzzle phenomenon that everyone wants
to play! Sudoku's everywhere these days, and winning millions of
converts worldwide. And why not? It's irresistibly good
brainteasing entertainment, the rules are simple (even when the
particular game isn't), and it requires no math skills...just
logic. Sterling has a book for everyone eager to get in on the
game, no matter what level. There are puzzle collections to keep
sudoku lovers occupied for hours, guides to strategy for the
perplexed, series that take solvers from novice to expert, and
compilations packaged in fun shapes. "The new international
craze!"--"The New York Times " "Puzzle fans are playing the numbers
with sudoku...the underlying complexity is what attracted millions
worldwide."--"USA"" Today" "People are wild about it..."--Sherry
Stern of the "Los Angeles Timees"
150 super-sized puzzles! Love crossword puzzles but hate having to
strain to see the small type and tiny numbers? Then The Everything
Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume III is the book for you! This
new edition delivers crosswords that are challenging for your brain
but easy on your eyes. Featuring 150 entertaining puzzles in a
large-print, easy-to-see format, you'll be able to solve these
crosswords no matter where you are. This collection is perfect for
puzzlers at all levels, so whether you're a beginner or an
experienced puzzle lover, you'll enjoy putting your crossword
skills to the test. The Everything Large-Print Crosswords Book,
Volume III is a must-have for fans like you who can't get enough of
these bestselling pencil puzzles!
Are you baffled by cryptic crosswords? Do you want to increase your
word power and exercise your brain, but can't always make any sense
of the clues? This book is packed with all the know-how, hints and
tricks you will ever need to help you find the right answers every
time. From clever to cunning to downright devious, all the
different types of clue are here, with tips on how to recognise
them, interpret them and, of course, solve them! Not only is doing
crossword puzzles a great recessionary hobby because it costs very
little to pursue, but solving a daily puzzle is good for your
health: it has been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia and
Alzheimer's, or at least delay its onset. With around one hundred
and fifty clues analysed and explained in full, you will soon be on
your way to the satisfaction of completing your first crossword
grid; impressing your family, friends and fellow commuters; and
maybe even winning a prize!
A massive 300 quick crossword puzzles packaged in a stylish
paperback - this is the perfect crossword gift book for adults of
any age. Featuring definition-only 'coffee-time' (as opposed to
cryptic) clues and 13 x 13 crossword grids, with solutions easily
found in the back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format,
the book can be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside
table.
This is a book guaranteed to provide hours of fun for Leyton
Orient's loyal fans. Containing over 1,300 challenging questions,
"Leyton Orient The Official Quiz Book" will test the memory of all
O's fans with sections covering every aspect of the club's history.
Some of the questions being fairly easy, and some a little more
difficult, but all done with the purpose of enlightening all O's
and footballing fans around the world about our grand history and
important events. It also covers many of the players and officials
over the years right down to today when we all look to the Gaffer,
Russell Slade and his boys taking O's up the League. As informative
as it is entertaining, this book is guaranteed to provide hours of
fun for Leyton Orient's loyal fans.
Pit your worldly wits against family and friends, or just challenge
yourself, with this ultimate travel trivia book. With
head-scratching questions on everything from geography and culture
to history, wildlife and transport, it's a fun and challenging test
for all ages - and the perfect addition to any trip. Lonely
Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book is split into three sections:
Easy, Medium and Hard, with 100 quizzes in total, each featuring
20+ questions that will confound adults and kids alike. Perfect for
social get-togethers, rainy days and family trips, this fun and
illustrated book also makes a great gift! Themed rounds include:
Food and drink Transport Culture Flags Famous landmarks Seas and
oceans Wildlife History Books Islands Museums Sporting venues
Mountains Film locations Rivers Space travel Capital cities
Currencies Languages And lots more! About Lonely Planet: Lonely
Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one
travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy
information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past
four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a
dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also
find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12
international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and
more.
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