The brand new edition of the bestselling Super Deluxe Essential Handbook is here – and it includes all-new Pokémon! With 560 colour pages and info on over 900 Pokémon, this is a must-have for kids of all ages.If you want to catch 'em all, you gotta read about 'em all!This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts kids need to know about the world of Pokémon. Essential information on over 900 Pokémon is jam-packed into 560 illustrated, full-colour pages.The handbook is easy to read and organised simply and effectively into one comprehensive, kid-friendly reference book. This updated edition features tons of extra pages devoted to the newest Pokémon from the Sword and Shield video games. It is an absolute must-have for Pokémon Trainers of all ages.Features stats and facts from Pokémon from the eight known regions.Full-colour illustations throughout.Perfect for old and new fans. Read more

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLearn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate playersHow to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humour that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess-openings, endings, tactics, and strategy-and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform.Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess. Read more

Create, Explore, and … Relax with The Official Minecraft Coloring Book!Creepers got you down? Pickaxe constantly breaking? Illagers raiding your hard-won homestead? Sometimes even the hardiest adventurer just needs a break. Based on Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, this deluxe adult coloring book lets you slow down, destress, and color your way through over sixty epic pages of original art inspired by the expansive, wondrous, and never-ending Minecraft world. Read more

The official Minecraft Annual of 2025, celebrating 15 years of the game. Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023)Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter.This year’s annual includes an awesome mining boardgame, loads of fun activities and tips on smithing templates, archaeology and how to survive a pillager raid. Plus discover a blocky brownie recipe, awesome builds and survival challenges for you to complete in-game!This is a brilliant gift for any Minecraft fan! Try our brilliant books full of inspiration:Minecraft Bite-Size Builds: 978 0755500406Minecraft Amazing Bite-Size Builds: 978 0008495954Minecraft Super Bite-Size Builds 978 0008534127Minecraft Mega Bite-Size Builds 978 0008615680Minecraft Epic Bases: 978 1405296472Minecraft Epic Inventions: 978 0008496012Sticker, humour and activity:Minecraft Survival Sticker Book 978 1405288552Minecraft Sticker Adventure Treasure Hunt 978 0755503582Minecraft Sticker Adventure Mobs Attack 978 0008533953Minecraft Joke Book 978 1405295253Minecraft How to Draw 978 0008534028Minecraft Would You Rather 978 0008534028Minecraft Catch the Creeper 978 0755503575Minecraft Where’s the Zombie 978 0008602635Minecraft Character Creator Sticker Book 978 0008615529Minecraft Tips, Tricks & Hacks 978 0008615611 Read more

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! The only official sticker book created in collaboration with Mojang!Join Alex and Steve on a treasure hunt! Help them find treasure maps and search for buried chests as they adventure across the Overworld by completing the sticker activities. Remember, X marks the spot!Readers will help Alex and Steve on their aquatic quest by completing puzzles across the Minecraft world, from mazes and riddles to exciting scenes. Every activity advances the adventure! Read more

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Official Guide - Complete Walkthrough, Builds & Hidden MysteriesStep back into the imperial province of Cyrodiil with the definitive guide to Oblivion Remastered. Whether you’re returning to face Mehrunes Dagon’s Daedra hordes or discovering the game for the first time, this all-in-one strategy manual equips you to conquer every challenge—from the main quest to the deepest hidden vaults.Inside this guide, you’ll discover:🗺️ Complete Main Quest & DLC WalkthroughsNavigate every twist of the Imperial City saga and the Shivering Isles expansion with clear, step-by-step objectives.⚔️ Character Builds & Skill MasteryCraft the perfect warrior, mage, thief, or hybrid through optimized attribute growth, ideal combat styles, and best-in-slot gear recommendations.🏰 Faction & Side Quest GuidesJoin and rise through the ranks of the Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Thieves Guild, Dark Brotherhood, and more—unlocking every reward and secret ending.🔮 Daedric Artifacts & Rare LootHunt down every Daedric Prince’s artifact, legendary weapon, and elusive treasure with precise location maps and encounter tactics.🛡️ Crafting, Enchanting & Alchemy SecretsForge powerful gear, create game-breaking potions, and master enchantments with insider tips on ingredient farming and crafting loops.🌌 Hidden Mysteries & Easter EggsExplore every forgotten shrine, decayed tomb, and Easter-egg-studded corner of the world—uncover hidden lore and bonus encounters.❓ Pro Tips & FAQsGet answers to common player questions, learn advanced exploits, and discover strategies that only veteran adventurers know.Written by veteran Elder Scrolls strategists, this guide strikes the perfect balance between in-depth analysis and concise formatting—so you can find exactly what you need, when you need it. Leave no quest unfinished, no artifact unfound, and no secret undiscovered.Prepare to reclaim Cyrodiil. Grab The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Complete Walkthrough, Builds & Hidden Mysteries and become the champion the Empire needs! Read more

The first official cookbook from the immensely popular Stardew Valley, featuring more than 50 delightful recipes straight out of the video game."Hungry? Thirsty? I've got just the thing!"--GusWelcome to Stardew Valley, where each season brings a new crop of bountiful food to make for friends and family. From farm staples like veggies, fruit, milk, and eggs to foraged mushrooms and berries to fresh fish, there's always something delicious to put on the table. These 50 recipes are based on in-game meals and food, allowing you to cook and eat all your home-grown and fresh-caught ingredients in real life. The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook is organized by season and has recipes from your favorite characters, including the Queen of Sauce and Gus at the Stardrop Saloon. Written in collaboration with independent game creator ConcernedApe and packed with original illustrations and food photography, The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook helps you bring the Valley's incredible flavors to the dinner table, giving you the energy to take on the world. Read more

INTERACTIVE MAP This guide includes a free Premium Upgrade to the Assassin's Creed Shadows Interactive Map!Assassin's Creed Shadows is infused with a spirit of adventure, freedom, and opportunity. Developed in conjunction with the development team at Ubisoft, the Complete Official Guide serves as a wise companion that accompanies players in their unique personal journey through the game world and storyline. Rather than compel you to follow a well-worn path from start to end, this guide empowers you to explore and experiment freely – safe in the knowledge that expert advice, suggestions and solutions are at your fingertips whenever you require.COMPANION CHAPTER Presents a targeted, spoiler-free overview of all main storyline missions and associated optional objectives. This section serves as a launch point to the different quest walkthroughs, analysis and more specialist information. A flowchart encompassing all missions will help you to visualize the scope of the adventure and how quests are unlocked.COMPLETE WALKTHROUGHS Dedicated, complete walkthroughs for all main, secondary and additional objectives, each supported by easy-to-follow numbered steps with annotated screenshots and maps.COMPREHENSIVE ATLAS Expanded maps cover the entire playable area with detailed annotations revealing the position of all key points of interest and collectibles: landmarks, viewpoints, chests, valuables, loot caches, hideouts, and more.INVENTORY The Inventory chapter offers a complete catalogue of all items encountered in the game: equipment, weapons, resources, tools, projectiles – each with relevant parameters and other notable characteristics in the form of values or percentages.MASTERY Covers all skill trees with relevant costs, unlock conditions, bonuses, perks, and examples of effective applications and synergies.BONUS The Collector's Edition comes in a premium hardcover and includes an exclusive additional 32-page section.© 2024 Piggyback Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Piggyback® is a registered trademark of Piggyback Interactive Limited. PIGGYBACK.COM and the Piggyback logo are trademarks of Piggyback Interactive Limited. © 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All rights reserved. Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Read more

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA™: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM – THE COMPLETE OFFICIAL GUIDEThe #1 International Bestseller - Working closely with Nintendo®, we have created the authoritative, all-encompassing guide to The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom. We cover all features and facets of the game with a single mission: to help you enjoy each and every moment of your adventure.MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL ✓ Progression Goals ✓ Powerful Equipment ✓ Farming Spots ✓ Optional Opportunities ✓ Points of Interest ✓ 100% CompletionALL MISSIONS & ACTIVITIES ✓ Main Quests ✓ Shrines ✓ Caves ✓ Side Adventures ✓ Side Quests ✓ Mini-gamesBECOME A COMBAT MASTER ✓ All Enemies ✓ All Sub-Bosses ✓ All Bosses ✓ All Dragons ✓ Expert Tactics ✓ Enemy Ranks & World LevelFULL CATALOG OF ITEMS ✓ Stats & Analysis ✓ Armor ✓ Weapons & Bows ✓ Shields ✓ Materials ✓ Zonai Devices & Key ItemsGAME SYSTEMS DECODED ✓ Farming Ore & Rupees ✓ Building Vehicles ✓ Crafting ✓ Cooking & Recipes ✓ Stockpiling the Best Ingredients ✓ Added Effects & CombosCOMPLETE WORLD ATLAS ✓ Covering Surface, Sky & Depths ✓ Collectibles ✓ Locations ✓ Enemies ✓ Koroks ✓ Dragon's Tears© 2023 Piggyback Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Piggyback® is a registered trademark of Piggyback Interactive Limited. PIGGYBACK.COM and the Piggyback logo are trademarks of Piggyback Interactive Limited. © Nintendo. Read more

This pixel art coloring book is designed for gamers who want to unwind while bringing detailed, blocky designs to life. With 40 color-by-number illustrations, this coloring book is the perfect balance of creativity and relaxation.Book Details:★ 40 Unique Designs: Featuring a wide range of inspired mobs from your favorite game.★ Challenging and Detailed: Designs that require attention to detail and precision.★ Easy to Follow: Simple instructions to help you bring each illustration to life effortlessly.★ Rich Palette: A diverse color selection to add depth and vibrancy to every design.★ Single-Sided Pages: Prevents bleed-through, keeping each design protected.★ Stress Relief for Fans: Promotes relaxation and creative engagement with every page.★ Giftability: A perfect gift for fellow gamers and pixel art fans.Grab your copy of Color By Number for Minecrafters and start bringing these awesome designs to life today! Read more

An in-depth look at ALL the characters from Five Nights at Freddy’s. The massive roster of characters from Five Nights at Freddy’s is presented here in a giant book that will make the perfect addition to any fan’s library.From the games to the novels and short stories, all the characters are here and laid out in awesome detail that will deepen the knowledge of even the most enthusiastic player.With over 200 pages of full-colour artA beautiful, deluxe hardback formatComplete your collection of this bestselling series Read more

THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS WIMPY VILLAGER KINDLES 1-4.The first volume of this best-selling unofficial Minecraft adventure series begins with Runt, our 12-year-old hero, about to choose his future vocation at the Minecraftia school. His options are less than thrilling: farmer, crafter, miner. But what this noob really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. So when he learns that the five best students in school that year will get the chance to start warrior training, it’s ON.  Read more

Feast your way through the world of Skyrim with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Official Cookbook.Feast on all of the delicious offerings found in the world of Skyrim in this beautifully crafted cookbook based on the award-winning game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Immerse yourself in the diverse cuisine of Skyrim with these recipes inspired by food found in the Old Kingdom and across Tamriel. With over seventy delicious recipes for fan-favorite recipes including Apple Cabbage Stew Sunlight Souffle, Sweetrolls, and more, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Official Cookbook will delight every hungry Dragonborn. Read more

Forced to hide his identity up until now, Thaden soon learns that it may cause more trouble than it’s worth…Even though he never intended it to happen, the events that occurred in the city of Forgestone have set Thaden on a course to fix the problems that he inadvertently caused. His inner sense of responsibility has now put him firmly on the path to eliminate or at least minimize the destruction and loss of life that could occur from the fallout of the SPECIAL Quests he’s been assigned, so he is putting all his focus on accomplishing this feat as soon as possible.Thankfully, his journey and interaction with other Contenders is helped by the changes the Assimilation System put into place a short time ago, reducing—but not eliminating—the likelihood that he will be attacked by those same Contenders. Of course, time will only tell if everyone will get the memo and leave him alone; if not, he still has ways to move about in disguise, which he is hoping will be enough to forgo any problems that may come up.But before he can throw himself into the search for the Anchor dungeons mentioned in the SPECIAL Quests he had been assigned, Thaden and his brand-new Class wants to find some stronger, more specialized gear with which to get himself better outfitted. To that end, his first stop is to visit a dungeon that purportedly has a higher likelihood of having Support-Class drops; however, The Devil’s Nail turns out to be nothing like what he had been expecting….This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-offense-based Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems. Read more

The developmental world of Tarth is under attack by the Adversary…After barely surviving an attack by an Adversarial entity, Thaden helps pick up the pieces of the Guild he’d previously joined. Unfortunately, the outlook for Guilded Glory is bleak, as many important Contenders were lost during the unexpected attack, leaving the future of the Guild uncertain at this point in time.Of course, helping to run a Guild was never Thaden’s responsibility, nor did he really want a leadership position when he joined in the first place. Even more, with his recent need to increase his Level, he’s no longer able to participate in Guild activities because he is entirely too powerful to join a Raid Party with his fellow Guild members. As a result, he finds himself largely on his own again, or at least with only his squirrel companion, Sadia, by his side; this result is perfectly fine with Thaden, though, because now he isn’t restrained by any responsibilities. In other words, he can finally use his newly evolved Class to investigate higher-difficulty Intermediate dungeons, challenging himself in ways he never thought possible – and all without worrying about accidentally killing his Raid Party in the process.But the Adversary isn’t quite done yet with Tarth. The entity that Thaden fought previously was just the beginning of a world-wide infiltration; the threat is serious enough that the System decides to fight back with some agents of its own. Unrestrained by the responsibilities of his Guild and with the freedom and power to basically do what he wants, will Thaden choose to face this growing threat? Or will he be pulled into the fight, regardless of his wishes?This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-offense-based Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems. Read more

Thaden is built for running dungeons solo, but in order to progress past his current Level, he’s going to have to find some friends rather quickly…After resolving all the pending SPECIAL Quests that had been plaguing him, Thaden is finally ready to evolve his Class, where he can then continue to Level-up past his current limit. Unfortunately, his current Evolution Assignment is proving to be a bit more difficult than his last one, as it requires him to complete one of the new Intermediate dungeons with a full Raid Party of at least 100 people without any casualties. Throwing money at the problem might’ve worked in the past, but now there’s a complication that makes such a prospect nearly impossible.The rise of the Contender Guilds.Thaden has had his run-ins with the Guilds in the past, of course, but while he had been away for a while, the Assimilation System has embraced these Guilds and incorporated them into its mechanics, legitimizing them past the relatively loose groups of Contenders they were before and making them official organizations – with specific Quests to go along with them. With Guild Quests including the completion of Intermediate dungeons and a Ranking system with ongoing awards, the competition is fierce – and no one is willing to risk their Ranking by taking someone not affiliated with their Guild along.With these obstacles in place, Thaden struggles to find a Guild willing to accept him as a member, even if only temporarily. This is proving harder than it should be, as while his Class is undoubtedly powerful, information about it and the detrimental drawbacks it enforces on any party he participates in is now widely known.Will he be able to find a Guild inclined to giving him a chance, or will this unaffiliated healer be stuck at his current Level, unable to progress any further?This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-offense-based Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems. Read more

INTERACTIVE MAP This guide includes a free Premium Upgrade to the Assassin's Creed Shadows Interactive Map!Assassin's Creed Shadows is infused with a spirit of adventure, freedom, and opportunity. Developed in conjunction with the development team at Ubisoft, the Complete Official Guide serves as a wise companion that accompanies players in their unique personal journey through the game world and storyline. Rather than compel you to follow a well-worn path from start to end, this guide empowers you to explore and experiment freely – safe in the knowledge that expert advice, suggestions and solutions are at your fingertips whenever you require.COMPANION CHAPTER Presents a targeted, spoiler-free overview of all main storyline missions and associated optional objectives. This section serves as a launch point to the different quest walkthroughs, analysis and more specialist information. A flowchart encompassing all missions will help you to visualize the scope of the adventure and how quests are unlocked.COMPLETE WALKTHROUGHS Dedicated, complete walkthroughs for all main, secondary and additional objectives, each supported by easy-to-follow numbered steps with annotated screenshots and maps.COMPREHENSIVE ATLAS Expanded maps cover the entire playable area with detailed annotations revealing the position of all key points of interest and collectibles: landmarks, viewpoints, chests, valuables, loot caches, hideouts, and more.INVENTORY The Inventory chapter offers a complete catalogue of all items encountered in the game: equipment, weapons, resources, tools, projectiles – each with relevant parameters and other notable characteristics in the form of values or percentages.MASTERY Covers all skill trees with relevant costs, unlock conditions, bonuses, perks, and examples of effective applications and synergies.© 2024 Piggyback Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Piggyback® is a registered trademark of Piggyback Interactive Limited. PIGGYBACK.COM and the Piggyback logo are trademarks of Piggyback Interactive Limited. © 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. All rights reserved. Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Read more

Something went wrong. Something went very wrong….Against his will, Thaden was transported elsewhere in a big flash of light along with millions of other Humans from Earth, to a place where they would train to become Contenders in a whole new world. Unfortunately for him, something occurred during his transference into the “Training” program, and he was ejected from the whole training process and sent into the open mouth of an active volcano for bodily disposal.Through a miraculous and horrifying series of events, Thaden managed to survive, only to find himself alone in the middle of a dungeon with no clothes, no weapons, and no way to defend himself. Worst of all, the strange new Assimilation System automatically assigned a Class to him without his knowledge, which ended up sticking him with a Support-based Class that has absolutely no offensive capabilities. As an Assistant Healer, none of his spells did any damage and he couldn’t even pick up a weapon to defend himself if he wanted to!But all hope isn’t lost, as Thaden quickly learns something unique about himself that might just allow him to survive long enough to escape the dungeon. Sure, all his new magical spells might be focused on healing and protection, but what does it mean when he seemingly won’t ever run out of Mana…?This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-combat Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems. Read more

A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick 'Ingenious ... touching, surprising and sometimes heartbreaking.' Guardian 'If you're itching to read a new novel by David Mitchell ... try this.' The Times_______________ In Tokyo - one of the world's largest megacities - a stray cat is wending her way through the back alleys. And, with each detour, she brushes up against the seemingly disparate lives of the city-dwellers, connecting them in unexpected ways. But the city is changing. As it does, it pushes her to the margins where she chances upon a series of apparent strangers - from a homeless man squatting in an abandoned hotel, to a shut-in hermit afraid to leave his house, to a convenience store worker searching for love. The cat orbits Tokyo's denizens, drawing them ever closer.'Masterfully weaves together seemingly disparate threads to conjure up a vivid tapestry of Tokyo; its glory, its shame, its characters, and a calico cat.' David Peace, author of THE TOKYO TRILOGYOne of the Independent's best debuts Read more

Across its 420 pages, The Games of a Lifetime is a video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day. It's essentially video game history from the inside, seen through the eyes of Jaz Rignall, a hardcore gamer who cut his teeth racking up ludicrously large scores in his local arcades, won the 1983 UK National Arcade Championships, and ended up becoming a journalist/influencer who launched iconic game magazines like ZZAP!64, CVG and Mean Machines, which he wrote for and edited with his customary flair and humour.This was at a time when games magazines had huge influence and importance, which helped put Jaz at the very heart of the nascent UK game business during its most humble beginnings, and continued as the industry exploded into a massive, worldwide entertainment juggernaut. Jaz was also key factor in bringing Japanese games to Western gamers, reporting on import consoles and games when no-one else was doing that. He would go on to work as a game developer in the US for Virgin Interactive, and then step up as editorial director of IGN, growing the site into a world leader. Today, Jaz works as a game analyst, helping to refine and shape games with vast global audiences.The Games of a Lifetime kicks off with a foreword from the man behind the remarkable Digital Foundry, Richard Leadbetter, who sets out the context of his former colleague's extraordinary career. Then it's Jaz's story all the way, copiously illustrated with hundreds of game screenshots meticulously captured on a multitude of systems, from the Atari 400 to the PlayStation 5, and including pretty much every system you can think of. The ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, NES, PC Engine, arcade machines galore, Amiga, Super Nintendo and many, many more are all here.The Games of a Lifetime also includes a bounty of archival photos, amazing box art, vintage arcade flyers, and beautiful hardware and magazine shots. Also featured are specially commissioned illustrations by beloved, prolific game illustrator Wil Overton (Rare, Super Play magazine), who has reimagined classic Mean Machines artworks from Jaz’s era in his own instantly recognisable style.Of course, Bitmap’s exacting standards are evident on every page, whether in the vivid visual design or the sumptuous production quality. The cover, for example, is printed using special Pantone inks, and features a bespoke illustration by pixel-art specialists Army of Trolls, which is packed with numerous references to Jaz's illustrious career in games – and the history of the medium itself. Simply put, The Games of a Lifetime looks and feels entirely as fabulous as its text demands. Read more