Puzzles and Games

Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players How to Win at Chess...

Stand-up mathematician, star of 'Festival of the Spoken Nerd', Matt Parker takes us on a riotous journey through the infinite possibilities of numbers in our everyday lives This is the...

Enigma 3 welcomes the reader to Greek antiquity with its mathematicians, philosophers and its enigmas! These brain-teasers of all kinds include challenges such as working out what percentage of spectators...

Just started detecting? Thinking of becoming a detectorist? THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! Completely updated in 2023 Beginner's Guide has been written by experienced detectorists to give the newcomer to...

Can you remember Dirty Harry's weapon of choice? Or the type of flower given to Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games ? Does a severed horse's head mean anything to...

This is a guide to bridge, its history, playing on the computer, basic bidding, card play and defence, with 250 illustrations. It has coverage of the key basic principles, progressing...

Gambling is more popular than ever, with multi-million dollar poker tournaments on television, gambling themed movies like Rounders gaining in popularity, and casinos opening in just about every state of...

From the author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing comes an introduction to combat tactics for Dungeons & Dragons players. In his first book, The Monsters Know What They're...

Who is Yogi Bear's girlfriend? What links gazpacho soup with revenge? List the nine activities which are traditionally forbidden in public swimming pools. What does the Mona Lisa have in...

This detailed guide provides essential tips and information on reading your opponent, what to do and what not, how to spot a maniac and avoid tap city with a run...

Updated with an introduction by Joe Manganiello and extensive new content for the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the fascinating and authoritative history of Dungeons & Dragons that "tracks...

Harness the power of Tetris (R), one of the world's most popular puzzle games, to organize your home, office, and life! Powered by the principles of one of the world's...

A thrilling monster-hunting game unlike any other, Evolve delivers groundbreaking multiplayer and epic boss-battle experiences. The intense competitive shooter features a team of human players hunting down a fearsome player-controlled...

This puzzle book takes the reader and Everyman (he is the key to the puzzle), on an adventure history trail, from primeval slime to the present day. This book is...

A thrilling account of the legendary Cold War clash between two grand masters who had everything to lose.Since 1948, the USSR had dominated the World Chess Championships - evidence, Moscow...

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...

Victor Mollo's Bridge in the Menagerie is on any list of the all-time top ten books on the game. The stories it contains, originally published in the 1960s in Bridge...

This stylish book is a collection of 200 general-knowledge wordsearch puzzles. The beautifully designed compact format makes this a must-have item for your purse or tote bag. When you have...

Logic puzzles are great fun to solve, and give your brain a fantastic workout. This collection of more than 100 expertly crafted puzzles is designed to appeal to all solvers,...

It s more than just a radio station Radio 4 is a celebration of curiosity, knowledge and entertainment, and it s a beloved soundtrack to life for millions of Britons....

In Bob Mackinnon's bestseller, 'Bridge, Probability and Information', he drew on his professional background in mathematics to introduce readers to the mysteries of information theory and Bayes Theorem, and their...

Whatever word you'd care to apply to 2022, no one can deny it's been eventful. Russia invaded Ukraine, Boris Johnson resigned, the Queen passed the baton to Charles after a...

When one talks of famous bridge writers, the name Terence Reese is synonymous with excellence. Several of his books are landmarks in the development and understanding of bridge especially in...

If You Could Do Just ONE Thing For Your Brain, Learn This Game! Did you know you could stimulate the growth of nerve cells in your brain in a way...

Do you have what it takes to be a spy? Learn how to walk in the shadows and take down prolific criminal networks. Containing eight escape room scenarios, test your...

A chunky puzzle book packed with challenging brain-training puzzles!

70s Trivia Quiz is the ultimate book for pop culture afficionados who want to lay down the boogie and play that funky music till they die. With quality design and...

Chess is fun! This follow-up to the bestselling Batsford Book of Chess for Children is a lively collection of chess puzzles, games and activities, guaranteed to increase your child's enjoyment...

With 80 fiendishly puzzling cases to crack, get ready to walk in the shoes of a seasoned investigator... or step over to the dark side, if you dare, and become...

100 cosy crime puzzles. Two people have died in quick succession in the usually sleepy village of Upper Gorsetown. One has been poisoned, the other stabbed, but are the deaths...

Study world-famous works from an iconic collection like never before. Inspired by the National Gallery's best-loved paintings, find 40 fun and challenging visual puzzles that traverse art history with the...

Adventures for Bored Adults will help you beat the boredom with these 100+ hilarious solo and group games, competitive challenges, fun activities and relaxing treats. THIS BOOK IS A MUST-HAVE...

The ideal gift for all word puzzle enthusiasts! 250 fun puzzles for word game lovers. Based on techniques required for Scrabble, these challenges have been designed to put your word...

From THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES comes even more MURDLE - the 'utterly addictive' murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere 'THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!' - JANICE HALLETT,...

The ideal gift for all word puzzle enthusiasts! 250 fun puzzles for word game lovers. Based on techniques required for Scrabble, these challenges have been designed to put your word...

Put your sleuthing skills to the test! Solve a classic whodunnit in this thrillng collection of 80 Cluedo-themed puzzles. Fans of Cluedle, now take on CLUEDO, the original murdle puzzle...

A deck of 52 beautiful cards featuring simple, self-care rituals and bite-sized tips to help you incorporate them in your daily life. The box also includes a booklet on how...

Our Albert Racinet Ancient Egypt art is a nod to vintage art and design that helped influence Art Deco of the early 20th century. Albert-Charles-Auguste-Racinet (1825-1893) was a French costume...

Windmill, wind machine, wind toy! They're all names for whirligigs - charming wind-driven, toy-like objects that have delighted observers for hundreds of years. This clearly written, amply illustrated guide provides...

For Swifties who just can't get enough, here are 34 more super Swiftie word search puzzles! The puzzles feature exciting Taylor trivia, cool facts, and endless fun! This activity book,...

Classic introduction offers superb coverage of all aspects, especially Middle Game, combination play. Hundreds of games analysed. "I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has...

If you have ever tried to do a card trick and failed, you know what it is to be embarrassed. You may try to cover up by doing a more...

1000-PIECE PUZZLE: for hours of puzzling fun with friends or friendly strangers. FOR FANS OF WES ANDERSON: features photographs inspired by the director's unique style with photographs from the Accidentally...

Perfect for coffee breaks, commutes or relaxing at home, this mixed puzzle book is guaranteed to provide you with hours of entertainment: . 300 new brain games puzzles . 20...

The ultimate Scrabble bible! The latest official Scrabble word list, endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play, contains all valid Scrabble words. Check which words...