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From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this
nostalgic and amusing mix of trivia and puzzles will bring back all
the stylish charm of the Seventies If you grew up in the 1970s, you
know that nothing compares to the music, fashion, toys, TV, films
and sheer feel of that decade. But how much can you really
remember? When you next take a trip to the toilet, this colourful
collection of puzzles, activities and trivia will serve as a
leisurely stroll down memory lane, dusting off half-remembered
facts and even filling in a few gaps. From bestselling author and
fiendish brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated celebration
of history's finest decade includes the following challenges and
more: Help Evel Knievel zoom through a maze on his way to a
death-defying stunt jump Match hit songs to the year they came out
Solve trivia questions relating to ABBA and the blockbuster Jaws
Track down the names of iconic world leaders in a word search Spot
the differences in a sea of space hoppers 52 Things to Do While You
Poo: The 1970s Edition is the perfect gift for those who lived
through these glory days - or those who just wish they had.
Need more than your daily Wordle fix? Stay sharp between games and
discover... EXPERT TIPS TO BOOST YOUR STATS HOW TO SET AND SHARE
YOUR OWN WORDLES 150 CHALLENGES INCLUDING WORD LADDERS, ALPHABET
SUDOKU, LOGICAL LETTERS AND MANY MORE! The perfect gift for any
word puzzle enthusiast.
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Wales
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Alison Jenkins
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R209
Discovery Miles 2 090
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Amazing and Extraordinary Facts: Wales takes you on an absorbing
journey around Wales to unearth the adventures, inventions,
legends, firsts and birthplaces that have shaped the unique history
of Wales. From the ancient mines of the Great Orme to the Severn
crossing, the tsunami of the 1600s to the Turlough Lake, from bog
snorkelling to Tom Jones' phone box, this intriguing compendium of
facts and stories will give you a captivating insight into the Land
of Song and the ideas and events that have shaped the individual
identity of this remarkable country. Brief, accessible and
entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the
perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts
series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and
stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to
inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.
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 charming Annie Soudain: Foxgloves and Finches. 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. Now includes an A4 poster for
reference. Kate Heiss is a contemporary British Printmaker who
creates limited edition screen prints and linocuts on paper. Kate
studied at the Royal College of Art graduating with an MA in
Textile Design in 1997. She then worked as a Textile Designer
across a wide range of fashion brands before setting up her own
Printmaking Studio in 2011. Kate creates dynamic, vibrant,
illustrative prints that are inspired by her love of nature. She
draws inspiration from the flowers and birds in her garden, the
landscapes of East Anglia and her love of bold, colourful floral
patterns found in textiles. Her work is handmade in her studio in
Hertfordshire and is regularly exhibited across the UK.
For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve
them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout
and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system. This
is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain
the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns
do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes
give you more clues – and more complexity. With another 100 new
Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four
levels of this book: 10 Easy 40 Mild 40 Difficult 10 Super
difficult Even the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising
over these ultra-complex, extended brainteasers. These are the most
difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.
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 charming Adult Jigsaw Moonstone with artwork by Anne Stokes.
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. Now includes an A4
poster for reference. Anne Stokes is a fantasy artist whose passion
for the genre began in her childhood after reading J.R.R. Tolkien's
The Hobbit. She initially began her career as a jewellery designer
and sculptor and the influences of this are evident in the strong
design elements of the compositions of her work. Stokes' art covers
a broad range of themes, from romantic and enchanted forests, to
fearsome dragons and the dark underworld of gothic vampires. Here
we see an arresting pair: 'The dragon rider holds aloft the magical
moonstone and the pair glide through this clear night in front of
the full moon.'
Jumbo-size puzzles = jumbo-size fun! Challenge your brain--not your
eyes. These large-print, generously sized crosswords are simple to
solve and easy to see. Each puzzle takes up two pages, so there's
no need to strain while reading the clues and numbers in the boxes.
With their entertaining subjects and challenging clues, they'll
baffle you in the most delightful way.
Ready for more of a challenge? Once you've mastered the easy
puzzles it's time to take it up a notch! Includes: -200
medium-level puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz
Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 true trivia
facts that sound absurd. These facts are so absurd some might even
say that they sound like bull$#*t! Knowledge is power! Crush the
competition at trivia night, or start the most interesting
conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This
book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you
wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to
outsmart everyone around and blow their minds. Topics include: -
Science - Sports - History - Pop Culture - Nature Put your game
face on, and prove once and for all that you are the real
know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to
learn some wild and crazy trivia and facts such as: - True or
False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its
head cut off. - True or False? The dog that played Toto in The
Wizard of Oz was paid a salary. - How many baseballs does the MLB
use every season? - What state has jousting as its official sport?
- True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Stump
everyone with True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!
Challenge yourself with word puzzles Calling all word search
wizards! Here are 300 entertaining new puzzles that will have you
hunting for hours. Inside you’ll find a wonderful world of
thematic word searches to explore, with some real brain teasers
along the way. Wherever you are these are the puzzles for you! So
sit back, relax, and prepare for a non-stop word search
extravaganza. Solutions appear in the back.
Challenge your brain at home with these enjoyable puzzles. 100
puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a
hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with
cryptic crosswords, and those who'd like to tackle the main puzzle
but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues.
Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this
crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too,
the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps
in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us
who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a
ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of
time.
A beautifully-designed, gift package showcasing the most
comprehensive Scrabble resource ever, the perfect reference work
for all players. Now fully updated with all official words, it
includes an exhaustive list of every valid word playable in
Scrabble. Presented in two sections, this book includes a
comprehensive dictionary with short definitions of all playable
words of two to nine letters in length, and in section two a full
listing of all playable words of ten to fifteen letters in length.
Provides quick and easy access to all playable words in Scrabble,
making words easier to remember and adding interest to most social
games, whether you're a beginner or a veteran! With succinct and
practical definitions for every word of between two and nine
letters, players can check meanings of words without having to
consult a second dictionary. Collins Scrabble dictionaries are
officially endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for
all Scrabble players. (c)2022 Mattel. SCRABBLE (TM) and SCRABBLE
tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-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 The Hay Wain by John Constable, in partnership with
the National Gallery. This 500-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 490 x 360mm/19.3 x 14.2
ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference. John Constable is famous
for his landscapes, which are mostly of the Suffolk countryside,
where he was born and lived. A student at the Royal Academy schools
in 1800, he exhibited from 1802 at the Royal Academy in London, and
later at the Paris Salon. His pictures are extremely popular today,
but they were not particularly well received in England during his
lifetime. However, the realism and vitality of his work make it
highly original.
1000 pieces Finished puzzle is 29 x 20 inches (74 x 51 cm) Quality
design & easy to handle pieces Features full color photos of
more than 60 types of sushi and the names of each This fun and
challenging puzzle will be enjoyed by the whole family (and may
lead to sushi cravings!). It features more than 60 types of
sushi--from nigiri and gunkan to norimaki and temaki. The name is
written in English, Japanese and a romanized form under each photo,
making this a great way to learn proper sushi terminology and make
takeout ordering easier.
Gray Malin's awe-inspiring aerial photographs are shot from
doorless helicopters, creating playful and stunning celebrations of
light, shape, and perspective, as well as summer bliss. This
colorful two-sided puzzle features sunbathers basking on a white
sandy beach on one side and snorklers exploring a coral reef in the
sparkling blue ocean on the other side.
Quality time alone on the lavatory is a truly special occasion.
What better way to celebrate and honour this ritual than with some
extraordinary reading material? Lord of toilet trivia and master
architect of poo-themed puzzles, Hugh Jassburn has unloaded his
creative bowels once more in this astounding collection of all-new
amusements. From eye-watering stats to mind-boggling mazes, this
special edition is anything but bog-standard.
Take a break from the day to think about the good things in life
while sharpening your brain. Each puzzle is filled with words sure
to bring a smile....from wonders in the garden to the comforts of a
cozy kitchen to the delight of a child's laughter. Look up, down,
backwrard, forward, and diagonally to discover a treasury of words
that will leave you with positive, happy thoughts.
Grab friends, family, or dive in solo-this fan-designed 1000-piece
LEGO(Reg TM) puzzle is a true celebration of the creativity,
passion, and imagination of LEGO fans of all ages. This LEGO(Reg
TM) puzzle is unlike any that have come before it! These 1000
pieces come together to reveal a stunning LEGO image designed and
chosen by . . . the fans! Launched in an online contest on LEGO
Ideas, this puzzle features the winning design from a global call
for submission and fan vote. Perfect for the whole family, this
puzzle showcases the boundless creativity and passion of LEGO fans
and builders. BROAD APPEAL: This puzzle is perfect for all types of
LEGO fans-from hardcore LEGO lovers to casual builders to parents
sharing their love of the brand with their children. CREATIVE AND
CHALLENGING: This delightful 1000-piece puzzle will test your
skills as it showcases the creative spirit integral to the LEGO
brand. Perfect for: Ages 9+, adult LEGO fans, LEGO fans, gift
givers, puzzlers LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob
configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (C)2022 The LEGO
Group. All rights reserved.
The New York Times Crosswords: Everyone's favorite puzzles With 100
easy-to-hard puzzles in a sleek, striking design, the Cranberry and
Gold edition of The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles is the
perfect gift or keepsake for any crossword lover. Its sturdy,
journal-style packaging with a ribbon marker and removable jacket
makes it simple to solve in style wherever you go. Features: -
High-quality paper allows you to solve with pen or pencil. - Cloth
ribbon marker helps you keep your place so you can easily return to
the puzzle you're working on. - Removable cover band leaves a
discreet and sophisticated hardcover book. - All puzzles originally
printed in The New York Times and edited by Will Shortz, the top
two names in crosswords.
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