THE INSTANT TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!'Utterly beautiful. I adored it' JOANNA CANNON'Hugely uplifting and wonderful' AJ PEARCE'Bursting with hope' JENNIE GODFREYSometimes finding your place in the world is the greatest puzzle of all...Clayton Stumper is an enigma.He might be twenty-five years old, but he dresses like your grandad and drinks sherry like your aunt.Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by the sharpest minds in the British Isles and finds himself amongst the last survivors of a fading institution. When the esteemed crossword compiler, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle to him: a promise to reveal the mystery of his parentage and prepare him for his future. Yet as Clay begins to unpick the clues, he uncovers something even the Fellowship have never been able to solve - and it's a secret that will change everything...***Readers are loving The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers!'Absolutely wonderful. A beautiful story of love and friendship' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quirky and joyful. A delight to read with lovely characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A charming tale. Original and uplifting and an absolute ode to not just friendship but fellowship' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a joyful book. A unique storyline, the characters are wonderful and it's really uplifting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly, the most joyous of books!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The world's most successful history podcast . . . Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age' The TimesFrom the podcast legends who brought you The Rest is History comes The Rest is History Returns!This time Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook bring you an alphabetical miscellany, taking on some of history's best and most bizarre moments. Charge forth against the traitors of the American Revolution, journey through Baghdad to discover the origins of the Arabian Nights and head to Sicily to witness the first face-off between Carthage and Rome. Along the way you'll find the answers to questions like: - Who was Jesus's wife? - What would it have been like to live-tweet through the eruption of Vesuvius? - Why did the Romans inspire so much American science fiction? - Which Mitford sister tried to seduce her girlish crush, Adolf Hitler? - Who are history's top 10 monkeys? - Was Henry V's great-grandfather, Edward III, the biggest 'lad' in British history? But that's not all – this book also includes puzzles and a pub quiz. So dust off your tricorne hat, grab your lasso and get ready for a rollicking rollercoaster through the past . . . Read more

Bestselling Bletchley Park Brainteasers continues to delight hundreds of thousands of devoted puzzlers with its fiendish puzzles, riddles and enigmas. It's never to late to join the code breakers of Bletchley Park in their enjoyment of a devilish challenge!Would you love to master morse code? Could you have have outsmarted an enigma machine? Would your love of chess have seen you recruited into the history books?When scouring the land for top-level code breakers, the Bletchley Park recruiters left no stone unturned. As well as approaching the country's finest mathematicians, they cast their nets much wider, interviewing sixth-form music students who could read orchestral scores, chess masters, poets, linguists, hieroglyphics experts and high society debutantes fresh from finishing school. To assess these individuals they devised various ingenious mind-twisters - hidden codes, cryptic crosswords, secret languages, complex riddles - and it is puzzles such as these, together with the fascinating recruitment stories that surround them, that make up the backbone of this book. The code breakers of Bletchley Park were united in their love of a good puzzle. If you feel the same, why not dive in, put your mental agility to the test and discover: Would Bletchley Park have recruited YOU? Read more

NOW A MAJOR GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING NETFLIX SERIES STARRING ANYA TAYLOR-JOYWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings: playing chess with the janitor and taking the little green pills given to the children to keep them subdued.Before long, it becomes apparent that hers is an unusual talent, and as she progresses to the top of the US chess rankings she is able to forge a new life for herself. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting . . .'Superb' Time Out'Mesmerizing' Newsweek'Gripping' Financial Times'Sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years - for the pure pleasure and skill of it' Michael Ondaatje'Don't pick this up if you want a night's sleep' Scotsman'Few novelists have written about genius - and addiction - as acutely as Walter Tevis' The Telegraph Read more

Welcome to your brand-new wordplay obsessionFrom the creators of the hugely popular online puzzle platform, Minute Cryptic, comes this step-by-step guide to the fun and excitement of cryptic puzzles.With over 160 different clues for you to solve, each chapter takes you through a different wordplay concept essential for unlocking cryptic crossword clues. As you complete the book, you'll build your skills and combine what you've learned so far, so that, by the end, you'll be able to take on the full cryptic crossword puzzle with total confidence.This is a must-have games book for anyone who loves wordplay, brain training or simply some puzzling fun.Give yourself a new challenge and step into the world of Minute Cryptic... Read more

This Minecraft diary is over 8,000 words with 16 pictures to accompany the story.Ah, the confrontation with the Skeleton King. How will Steve ever defeat such a fearsome foe? Especially since his friends have abandoned him. This will be the Slime Slayer's most difficult fight yet. Let's hope he makes it out alive... if not, could this be the last volume of Steve the Noob? Find out by reading today. Disclaimer: This book is a work of fanfiction; it is not an official Minecraft book. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2015 Mojang / Notch / Microsoft Read more

Discover the 1st volume of the Top Rated Puzzlebook: Puzzle Quizzes series, version for e-readers. In this brand-new puzzle collection you will find 100 pictorial, hand-crafted puzzle quizzes in different themes: logic, visual, spatial, counting, geometry, matchstick, coins, searching, and much more. ––Hot News Over 700 000 downloads of the Puzzlebook series! Discover why thousands of puzzle solvers are addicted to Puzzlebooks. ––Novelty All puzzle quizzes are original creations by the Grabarchuk Family and were carefully crafted and tested by our team. ––Interactivity You can interactively answer and check a puzzle quiz by clicking the respective answer. Only the correct answer leads to the solution page. Learn more how to play Puzzlebook on different devices. ––Ranking The collection is specially created for all kinds of solvers – beginners, skillful, and experts alike. The puzzles are arranged so that you start with the easiest (*) puzzles and progress to the hardest (*****) puzzles. ––Made Specially for E-readers Puzzlebook works fast on e-readers, graphic is sharp and simple. Images are black-and-white and specially optimized for e-ink devices. ––Play Anywhere! Puzzlebook is specially designed for playing on any Kindle e-reader or tablet, as well on any other devices using a free Kindle app. Be sure to play it on different devices for more fun and comfort. ––Enjoy Puzzlebook in Color HD Get 100 Puzzle Quizzes HD to enjoy entire new colorful experience playing Puzzlebook on Fire Tablet, iPad, iPhone, Android, PC, Mac, or other devices using a free Kindle app. For the first time Kindle Puzzlebook contains color high-definition images - four times bigger images compared to the previous version. Now each puzzle looks perfectly sharp and detailed with richer colors. ––Discover Paperback Version Do you like to solve puzzles on a paper? Or you are looking for a great gift? Just get new 100 Puzzle Quizzes paperback version. Happy Puzzling! Read more

Follow Steve the noob as he travels with Bob and Lucky to the secret mining location. But who knows what dangers they will face on the way there? Will they ever reach their destination? Find out today by reading this next volume to the Steve the Noob series. Disclaimer: This book is a work of fanfiction; it is not an official Minecraft book. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2020 Mojang / Notch / Microsoft Read more

Are you ready to embark on the most magical adventure of your life? Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a world filled with endless fun, hidden treasures, and secret quests waiting to be uncovered. But what if you could unlock every hidden corner, meet every character, and master every challenge with ease? What if you could discover all the secrets the island has to offer—without missing a single hidden gem?Do you ever wonder if there’s more to the game than what you’ve already seen? Have you felt stuck or overwhelmed by all the tasks and puzzles? You’re not alone! Many players have been where you are, searching for that one piece of knowledge that will take their adventure to the next level. This guide is here to help you break through those barriers and uncover everything this enchanting island has to offer.With this book, you’ll gain:Complete walkthroughs to guide you through every quest, character unlock, and event.Hidden secrets and unlockables that many players never discover on their own.Detailed tips and tricks to speed up your progress and help you complete even the toughest puzzles with ease.Multiplayer strategies to maximize fun and collaboration with friends.Personalization tips to create the perfect island paradise and avatar.But that’s not all! Inside, we’ll reveal hidden areas and Easter eggs that only the most dedicated players have found—and trust us, you won’t want to miss them!🎁 Perfect Gift for: Anyone who loves Hello Kitty Island Adventure, enjoys unlocking secrets, or wants to level up their gameplay experience. Whether you’re gifting it to a friend or treating yourself, this guide is the ultimate companion for players of all levels.Get your copy today and start unlocking the magic of Hello Kitty Island Adventure—no more guesswork, just pure fun and adventure! Read more

Get your brain juices flowing with THE ULTIMATE PUZZLE BOOK filled with all new brain teasers, riddles, logic puzzles, visual exercises, and much more! This colorful book (YES, there's color!) contains over a hundred puzzles that are suitable for kids, but challenging even for the savvy adult. It's perfect for families and a great way to keep your brain active. The book is organized into four categories: * WARMING UP: These are super easy puzzles that are designed to get your brain juices flowing. * EASY PEASY: The puzzles here require a bit more thinking, but nothing should stump you. * GETTING SERIOUS: There are some head-scratchers, but if you think hard enough, you'll make it through. * THINKING CAP REQUIRED: Put on your thinking caps or risk going bald! The puzzles get harder as you progress, with the hardest ones guaranteed to stump even adults! This book is recommended for adults who love puzzles and kids ages 8 and up. Author's Note: The Kindle version of this book contains puzzles that do NOT exist in the Paperback version. Read more

This Diary Is 8,000 Words With 24 Pictures Continue on with Steve as he meets the mysterious witch. But is this person friend or foe? Will Steve be able to get the information he needs to save Cindy? Find out in the next diary of Steve the noob! Disclaimer: This book is a work of fanfiction; it is not an official Minecraft book. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2020 Mojang / Notch / Microsoft Read more

After getting a mysterious computer virus on his laptop, Doug finds himself face to face with a real Minecraft Skeleton. Lucky for Doug, the skeleton is friendly, and what’s more it’s Halloween so the skeleton blends right in. Join Doug and his Minecraft skeleton as they try to find a way to set things right and survive a rather crazy Halloween night.KINDLE UNLIMITED & AMAZON PRIME members can read this book for FREE! Read more

This Diary Is 6,000 Words With Over 25 PicturesSteve fights the giant cube that threatens the whole village. But what can he do against such a huge monster? Can he overcome the odds, or maybe he'll just run away. Find out in this fun and funny diary of Steve the Noob. Disclaimer: This book is a work of fanfiction; it is not an official Minecraft book. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2022 Mojang/Notch/Microsoft Read more

He's making a list, he's checking it twice ... Santa's preparations for Christmas are going well - until his elves go missing! Santa launches a global search, and the hunt is on to find the cheeky helpers in time to save Christmas. Can you spot Santa and his ten elves on each delightfully detailed, hilarious scene? Read more

Book 2 in the New York Times bestselling series - perfect for curious readers! 'This book reminded me of some of the children’s books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth.' RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON series on book 1 'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere adventure' BOOKLIST on book 1It should have been a celebration party, but now it's another mind-bending mission for the children of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Join Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance as they race across the globe by train, bicycle and ship to save their beloved Mr Benedict. It's a perilous journey that will test all their unusual talents ... Book 2 in the 4-book New York Times bestselling adventure series – ideal for children aged 10 and up Join a group of smart and resourceful junior sleuths as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE series The adventure continues in book 3, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PRISONER'S DILEMMA Read more

[Last time in Multiverse Z!] A Shade Dragon Rogue stirs up trouble with the biggest bounty hunt on his head.Joey's new apocalypse life integrated and initialized by the system of Multiverse Z turned him into a Great Adventurer. He gained a quest to help a war princess defeat an epic boss monster, and he's going to need the best adventurers around to build a raid army and secure some sweet, sweet achievements. How does he do it?He puts a bounty on his own head for a "catch me if you can" style quest.As beginner adventurers, great and steady, hunt after Joey, the Shade Dragon Rogue and his friends race north to investigate a mysterious operation at a ruined temple containing clues involving devils and dungeons. This can further level up Joey's profile of shadow, necromancy, and dragon magic on top of making him more of a menace as an overpowered battle rogue.Follow Joey in the continuation of an apocalypse isekai story with strong progression and LitRPG elements. He’ll explore an ancient temple, face off against monster hordes, and fight an organization of haters. He’ll search for lost dungeons and overcome devilish mysteries while being chased by thousands of adventurers.This may lead to Joey's evolution, where he'll gain more shady dragon magic and new skill upgrades. As long as he can survive crushing challenges that aren't meant to be faced solo.[Welcome back to Multiverse Z!][Now let’s continue the show.] Read more

Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook.Go is a two-player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast—even when compared to chess. Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, many have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series, and books, and was included on major Internet game sites. By eliciting the highest powers of rational thought, the game draws players, not just for the thrills of competition, but because they feel it enhances their mental, artistic, and even spiritual lives.Go! More Than a Game is the guidebook that uses the most modern methods of teaching to learn Go, so that, in a few minutes, anyone can understand the two basic rules that generate the game. The object of Go is surrounding territory, but the problem is that while you are doing this, the opponent may be surrounding you! In a series of exciting teaching games, you will watch as Go's beautiful complexities begin to unfold in intertwining patterns of black and white stones. These games progress from small 9x9 boards to 13x13 and then to the traditional 19x19 size.Go! More Than a Game has been completely revised by the author based on new data about the history of early Go and the Confucians who wrote about it. This popular book includes updated information such as the impact of computer versions on the game, the mysterious new developments of Go combinatorics, advances in Combinatorial Game Theory and a look at the current international professional playing scene. Read more

CAN YOU CATCH THE KILLER AND SURVIVE ENGLAND'S DEADLIEST COUNTY? The follow-up to the hugely popular Could You Survive Midsomer?, with a winter twist.Halloween in the beautiful county of Midsomer finds itself overshadowed by a trick or treat that takes a nasty turn. Sara McLower answers the door, and finds her life ended by a pumpkin. When villagers gather a few weeks later for her funeral, there's an understandable sense of unease.Still, there's the festive lights switch-on to look forward to at The Windy Dog pub, overseen as always by longstanding landlady Betty Grainger. But when she flicks the light switch, it'd be fair to say that things go with a bit of a bang. It leaves not one but two serious crimes to investigate.Which is where you come in. Step into the shoes of a detective in Midsomer, and choose your own path through the investigation. Can you get to the bottom of just what's happened, or will you end up putting your own life in jeopardy?Your task, in this follow-up to the bestselling Could You Survive Midsomer? To solve what's gone on, arrest who needs arresting - and try to avoid coming a cropper yourself. Good luck, detective...An official Midsomer Murders Interactive novel set in ITV's most celebrated and murderous county. Read more

"David Bodycombe has one of the most devious minds I've ever encountered" - Victoria Coren Mitchell, author and host of Only Connect"The only quiz book where it’s mildly disappointing when you know an answer because you don’t get the satisfaction of working it out" - James Harkin, creator and host of No Such Thing As A FishFrom hit YouTuber Tom Scott and Only Connect question editor David Bodycombe comes a new type of quiz book – but can you outsmart the questions?Why do Australians with swimming pools always make sure there’s a float available, tied to a nearby tree? Where in London might you find a regularly scheduled passenger train that nobody will ever board? And why was the small Californian town of Yreka once famous for its local bread supplier?Welcome to Lateral – where curiosity meets creativity and thinking differently is the only way forward. Each of the 100 questions enclosed within these pages isn’t what it seems at first, and has been designed to make you think outside the box in order to answer it.Whether you’re in the mood for a solitary challenge, or you’re looking for the next big hit for game night, Lateral is the perfect companion for anyone who loves to think outside the box – or just enjoys a fascinating conversation."Excellent, sideways-thinking fun" - Matt Parker, bestselling author of Humble Pi and Love Triangle"Mind-melting, hilarious good fun - the perfect addition to a games night" - Jack Chesher, bestselling author of London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers Read more

The IQ King Puzzle Book is a new mixed puzzle book containing B&W picture puzzles; word search puzzles; Sudoku; Scramblex and Numbrex puzzles; Spellrex puzzles; Diagonal Word Square puzzles; Lapple puzzles; and shopping and travel math word puzzles.B&W Picture PuzzlesThe objective of solving a picture puzzle is to make comparisons between two photos which initially look identical. Upon closer examination, subtle differences are noted. The goal of the solution is to find all the differences by comparing the two pictures.Word Search Puzzles You are probably familiar with word search puzzles. However, the format of the word search puzzles in this book is a bit different than what you are probably used to seeing. The words are listed down the side of the puzzle with the vertical and horizontal rows of letters next to the list. Each puzzle has eighteen words in the vertical list. Sudoku Puzzles The object of a Sudoku puzzle solution is to put a number from 1 to 9 in each cell of a grid so that every row and column contains each digit once. Scramblex Puzzles Scramblex puzzles are unscrambling word games. All the letters in each word is given, but out of order. The goal is to unscramble the letters and find the hidden word.Numbrex PuzzlesNumbrex puzzles challenge the mind in two different ways. First, the solver is required to translate the result of an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problem from binary, hexadecimal, or Roman numeral number formats. Second, the solver needs to calculate the missing second operand in the arithmetic operation.The solver is given two tables: one has the decimal, binary, hexadecimal, and Roman number table from 0 to 100. The other number table has the same format, but increments of ten from 10 to 1100.Spellrex PuzzlesSpellrex puzzles are missing letter word games. There are blanks indicating the missing letters and the goal is to find the missing letter(s) and complete the word. The number of possible answers appears in parenthesis after each puzzle. The answers are shown in reverse order.Diagonal Word Square PuzzlesA Diagonal Word Square puzzle consists of eight blocks in a four-by-four arrangement. Each row and diagonal must be a word. Some letters are provided for you and you must find the missing letters to solve the puzzle.Lapple PuzzlesA Lapple puzzle is an overLAPPing word puzzle. Each puzzle contains a word overlap from one to four letters. The objective is the find consecutive overlapping words by following the string from beginning to end. For example, in the string KIDNAPKINGDOMESTICATERRORIST, one finds the words KID, KIDNAP, NAPKIN, KING, KINGDOM, DOMESTICATE, CATER, and TERRORIST. Shopping and Travel Math PuzzlesPuzzles with a “real world” scenario are especially enjoyable. The shopping math and travel math puzzles are not extremely difficult, but they do require some thinking, giving you a sense of satisfaction as you solve each.One reason shopping and travel math puzzles are implicitly interesting is because solving them does not involve a sequence of very similar steps that are designed to practice the same skill. The novelty of each puzzle adds to their interest.Some of the puzzles are multiple choice and some require a numerical answer. Answers follow are at the bottom of each puzzle page. Read more