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Getting into freshly laundered sheets. A dog in the office for a
day. Unexpected cake. Studies have suggested that happiness doesn't
come from thinking about what might happen in the future, but by
focusing on the small moments of delight we find in our daily
lives. Cultivating these positive emotions makes us happier and
more resilient, so writer Jason Ward has gathered 365 'micro-joys'
that span the seasons of an entire year, from cherry blossoms to
snow-capped rooftops; wild swimming to naps on rainy afternoons.
This a feel-good collection of small, splendid things that can be
dipped into for quick inspiration and will help anyone to hone
their skills so that they notice - and celebrate - the goodness in
life.
You and your team are the only things standing in the way of the
deadly diseases that threaten the world. The fate of humanity is in
your hands! A pandemic has gripped the globe, endangering not just
the health and wellbeing of billions of people, but society and the
future of civilization itself. You must guide your team to turn the
tide and save the world, but to do so you will have to solve a
series of difficult puzzles to decode the diseases, identify their
weaknesses and find the cure. The book contains numerous team
members and locations familiar to anyone who knows and loves the
original board games. Each chapter contains visual cryptic
conundrums for you to ponder over, translating the Pandemic game
into a thrilling global narrative. Are you ready for this exciting
puzzle adventure?
Based on the hit card game that has sold millions of copies around
the world, the Unlock! Escape Adventure Puzzle Book provides a new
way to enjoy the popular Unlock! Escape Adventure series. Immerse
yourself in this colourful escape-room experience, which can be
enjoyed either at home on your own or with a group. There are three
adventures for you to challenge yourself against, each with their
own charming narrative: Enter a secret underground lab to recover a
mysterious and important serum that has the potential to
drastically change the world! The dastardly Professor NoSide has
trapped you in his lair! With the help of a friendly mouse, can you
free yourself in time to foil his evil plans? Your friend Professor
Tempus has disappeared, just as you arrived to experiment with his
time machine. Can you solve the mystery before our timeline is
damaged forever? Are you up to the challenge? You will have to use
all of your wits, logic and skill to solve these puzzles, escape
and SAVE THE WORLD!
Puzzles from the Nether re-creates the retro world of Hawkins,
where Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max and their
ever-frazzled parents navigate the Upside Down, fight off herds of
demodogs and eat far too many Eggo's. To help the team, you must
guide Hopper through the demogorgon tunnels, reveal the codes to
help Bob escape Hawkins Lab and solve eerie riddles to earn your
place in the gang. There are more than 100 puzzles and riddles
based on the world of Stranger Things with both fantastically
frightening and whimsically retro artworks throughout the book to
illustrate every brainteaser.
In the Petrifying Zombie Puzzle Book you'll help Rick, Daryl,
Michonne and Maggie avoid herds of walkers, escape the clutches of
the villains you love to hate like the Governor and Negan, and
discover the evil that lies at the heart of Terminus with a series
of in-character puzzles, riddles and brainteasers. So get your
crossbows ready and remember: 'Fight the dead. Fear the living.'
More than 100 puzzles and riddles based on the world of The Walking
Dead. Each puzzle has either a zombie/walker theme or uses the
beloved (and hated) characters from the TV show and graphic novels.
With fantastically dark and gruesome artworks throughout the book
to illustrate every brainteaser, the Petrifying Zombie Puzzle Book
will frighten even the most-hardened zombie fan.
Psycho Puzzles re-creates the suspense and drama of Hitchcock's
greatest films in more than 80 puzzles. Each conundrum uses
characters and situations from his movies to set the scene and you
will be asked to calculate the answers to a number of gruesome
questions, such as: Can Melanie Daniels survive inside a phone
booth as the birds make their savage attack? How much hard liquor
can Roger Thornhill consume while being chased by a crop duster?
Can Norman sink Marion's car and return to the Bates Motel before
the police catch him? Highly illustrated throughout with period
artworks, and with trivia questions about Hitchcock and his life
and works as well, this is the perfect book for any movie-loving
puzzle fan. Contents: More than 80 puzzles and trivia questions
inspired by the worlds and works of Alfred Hitchcock. All of his
feature films are referenced, with particular attention paid to his
most famous works, such as Psycho, North by Northwest, The Birds,
Vertigo and Rear Window. Stylish artworks and illustrations are
included to re-create the vivid atmosphere of his movies.
Did Silence of the Lambs leave you reaching for a smooth bottle of
dry red wine? After reading The Shining did you have an
unaccountable urge to sip a red rum concoction? And did Bram
Stoker's Dracula induce a craving for... well, perhaps the less
said about that the better. If so, fear not - you are not alone!
Chilling Cocktails is a creepy compendium of 50 drinks inspired by
the most frightening horror stories ever written. Each delicious
recipe is accompanied by dark and compelling facts and anecdotes
about the inspiring story, certain to get you in the mood for a
cool refreshment. What's more, if you can keep your appetite after
reading the grisly details, a selection of complementary snack
ideas are also sprinkled throughout. Try pairing 'Dracula's Kiss'
with some 'Night of the Living Dead Cheddar Bites'. Or 'Carrie's
Prom Punch' with 'Paranormal eggtivity Deviled Eggs'. The perfect
gift for the horror and booze fan in your life, Chilling Cocktails
is all you need to get the party started for your next horror movie
night or Halloween party - just make sure the doors and windows are
locked first!
Dive into the Dobble Puzzle Book, where all of your favourite
Dobble icons have combined to create more than 140 creative puzzles
inspired by the award-winning game. Everyone who loves Dobble will
enjoy these colourful challenges, with puzzles ranging from Seeing
Dobble and Dobble Trouble to elbboD and Wobble. There are even a
series of head-to-head games for you to solve while racing against
your friends.
Should You Buy This Book? includes 60 humorous flow charts that
everybody is sure to find vitally important in their day-to-day
lives. Questions such as 'How will you die?', 'Who is your greatest
nemesis?', 'Which ill-advised animal should you have as a pet?' and
the always crucial 'The sun has exploded and all life on earth will
end in eight minutes. What should you do?' are all answered in
superb binary detail so that you never need worry about them again.
What's more, each flow chart is illustrated with amusing images for
those who can't be bothered to read a simple diagram. It is the
only book on the market that answers both 'Which board game should
you play?' and 'Should you use the time machine you just found on
the street?' in the same place! Ultimately, Should You Buy This
Book? provides the final answer to the question: 'Can a book solve
all of my problems?'
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