'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny' The New York Times'The Hating Game is bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners Now a film starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, globally bestselling author Sally Thorne's hilarious workplace comedy is all about the fine line between love and hate.Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day . . . and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. HATE. Lucy can't understand Joshua's joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy's overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and desire to be liked.Now they're up for the same promotion and Lucy, usually a determined people-pleaser, has had enough: it's time to take him down. But as the tension between Lucy and Joshua reaches its boiling point, it's clear that the real battle has only just begun . . .This bestselling, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is an unmissable treat, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's UNHONEYMOONERS or Emily Henry's BEACH READ. 'Funny, sexy and instantly unputdownable' Paige Toon'The next Sophie Kinsella' Bustle'A smart and funny modern romance' Good Housekeeping'Acerbic and sexy and filled with tension . . . a wicked, witty romance that will capture readers' hearts long before Joshua manages to capture Lucy's' Sarah MacLean, Washington Post Read more

Want to impress your buddies at the bar? Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, true crime, and the paranormal?Pick up Interesting Stories for Curious People, the ultimate guidebook for a plethora of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics. A quick read packed with information from cover to cover.Here you will find out:How did a Frenchman successfully use a spontaneous combustion defense during a murder trial?How did a German teenager help end the Cold War?Why did some really smart guys think foam houses would be the wave of the future?What is a chupacabra and why are there two of them?Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite?You’ll be glued to the pages of this book reading interesting fact after interesting fact as Interesting Stories for Curious People brings you the in-depth knowledge of some things you may have heard about and always wondered, but now will learn the truth. You’ll finally be able to separate fact from fiction and will be surprised to learn that some of the things you’ve been told, even by your teachers, was just plain wrong!Whether you are a trivia maven or just a person who likes to learn new things, you’ll learn something new and find yourself entertained as you discover some of the most fascination criminals, ghost stories, strange habits of historical figures, and just weird things that are a part of our world. So open this book and your mind and see another side of things that you may not know existed. Read more

Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless but undeniably interesting facts?Then Interesting Facts For Curious Minds: 1572 Random But Mind Blowing Facts About History, Science, Pop Culture and Everything in Between is the book for you!In this book you’ll find the answers to questions such as:When did zero become a number?Who was the inventor of Bitcoin?What did the Big Bang sound like?How have sports changed around the world?What’s a malapropism?Interesting Facts For Curious Minds gives you the answer to all these and many, many more questions that I know have crossed your mind from time to time. This book is divided into 63 chapters by topic for your convenience, bringing you a nice mix of science, history, pop culture, and all sorts of stuff in between. Each chapter contains 25 concise yet engaging factoids that are sure to make you think and at times laugh.How you read this book is entirely up to you. I’m sure most of you will read it cover to cover at some point, but when you’re with friends and family you can pick the chapters out that most appeal to all of you.However you read this book, I guarantee you’ll find it one of the best tools to pass some time, relax alone, or connect with others. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn some truly interesting facts! Read more

Kidnapped and brought to a demon world. How will a human merchant survive?Owen Solo ditched his life on Earth as an ink cartridge salesman, becoming a big shot on Hermesica as Hermes' Chosen and married with four wives. But his good life came crashing down when Lilith, the demon goddess, brought him to her world and made him her husband!Now, Owen has a big target on his back! How will a human merchant survive in a demon world? Thankfully, his new title as Lilith's Consort is a springboard to start a new life as Festerchapel's Governor. Once he consolidates his authority over the city, he shall move eastern and conquer the other six cities on Lilia, one sale at a time.Salesman Isekai'ed with Item Shop: Conquest is the third book in the Isekai'ed Salesman series. This 100k word litrpg and portal fantasy novel contains cursing, gun violence, harem, and adult situations. Thus, it is suitable for a mature readership.Human Authored Registration #1649479. Read more

Learn to take the king like a pro with this essential, easy-to-understand guidebook for chess players everywhere no matter what your skill level!Whether you’ve played a few matches or are completely new to the game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess helps you master leading strategies for one of the hardest games out there. Each page guides you through important moves with easy-to-understand explanations and tips for staying ahead of your opponent. From utilizing the queen's power to slaying your rival’s king, you'll learn all about the traps, squeezes, and sacrifices that give players an extra edge and how you can use these techniques to beat the competition. The ultimate guide to conquering the classic game, How to Beat Anyone at Chess will show you how to become a grandmaster in no time! Read more

There have been countless badass women who have changed the world for the better, yet most people have never even heard of them.Women throughout history have fought for their rights and the rights of others, defended their countries during wartime, healed the sick and the wounded, invented new technologies, led countries, made inspiring art, and so much more.This collection of biographies and quick trivia facts will tell the stories of the courageous and tenacious women who have paved the way for the women of the future.In The Great Book of Badass Women you’ll get to know:Ching Shih: from Prostitute to Pirate QueenRuth Bader Ginsburg: Notorious Supreme Court JusticeFrida Kahlo: Trailblazer, Artist, IconThe Mirabal Sisters: Revolutionaries and MartyrsHedy Lamarr: Inventor and Beauty QueenAnd 10 other extremely badass women!There have been so many badass women in history, that it was nearly impossible to choose only 15 of them.Although women—especially women of color—have largely been excluded from our history books, these unsung heroes have always been there, kicking ass. By telling their stories, we preserve their legacies and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.Grab a copy now and get ready to be inspired by the stories of some of history’s most badass women! Read more

Want to impress your friends at your next get-together?Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering?Want to learn a bunch of mind-blowing stories about history, science, true crime, and the paranormal?Pick up Interesting Stories for Curious People Volume 2, your ultimate source of interesting facts about a wide range of diverse topics. This book is truly a quick read packed with information from cover to cover.Here you will find out:Was martial arts expert and action film star Bruce Lee the victim of a curse?How did the guillotine become France’s execution method?What is the Mokele-mbeme?Did famous American bank robber John Dillinger survive his shootout with the FBI?Do some people have a natural immunity to HIV/AIDs?Interesting Stories for Curious People is not some boring book packed with useless facts, but is an engaging reference guide that brings to life some of the strangest and most fascinating aspects of our planet, and beyond!The book is designed for the busy person, so you can pick up it at your convenience, read a quick story, and then go about your business.Whether you just like to learn new things that aren’t normally taught in school, of if you’re honing your skills for trivia challenges, you’ll definitely find this book entertaining and useful.Some of these stories are ripped from the headlines, while others come from the history books, and some are just weird, but you’re sure to find plenty in here that will keep you reading! Read more

Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008, and featuring a foreword by World Champion Vishy Anand.The 125 greatest chess games of all time, selected, analysed, re-evaluated and explained by a team of British experts and illustrated with over 1,000 chess diagrams. Join the authors in studying these games, the cream of two centuries of international chess, and develop your own chess-playing skills - whatever your current standard. Instructive points at the end of each game highlight the lessons to be learned.First published in 1998, a second edition of The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games in 2004 included an additional 12 games. This edition includes a further 13 games as well as some significant revisions to the analysis and information regarding other games in earlier editions of the book, facilitated by the use of a variety of chess software. Read more

Based on The Times Bridge column, an extensive bridge guide aimed at the less experienced or social player who longs to improve their game, with instructive deals and tips, as well as a helpful Index.Andrew Robson, The Times Bridge Correspondent, is both a champion Bridge player and an inspired teacher. He teaches and tutors at his Bridge Club and has acquired great practical knowledge about how people learn to play Bridge.Based on Andrew Robson’s daily column in The Times, common scenarios are presented with an outline of what actually happened, as well as what should have happened. Along with every deal is the very popular handy tip ‘If you remember just one thing…’, which features throughout the book.The first section of the book, ‘The Game’, is a basic outline providing the key to playing a sensible game of Bridge, subdivided into ‘Bidding’, ‘Declarer Play’ and ‘Defence’.The reader can either read ‘The Game’ first, paying particular attention to the tips, or they can dip in and out of the book, picking a common mistake at random, with the option to cross-reference to the same tip in ‘The Game’ section.Bridge is now reaching a new audience, and is being played by people of all ages. Let Andrew Robson help you to improve your game!Previously published in 2005 as The Times Bridge: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Read more

Award-winning author: 2020 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal***Following the success of my trivia website RaiseYourBrain, I published several award-winning compilations of hard-to-believe facts that have reached hundreds of thousands of readers. One of the chapters in each trivia book was “Disturbing Facts about Our World”. I decided to fill an entire volume with facts about upsetting crimes and mayhem, combined with unbelievable yet real instances of misfortune and misery. This is a book where grim examples of bigotry and hypocrisy are intertwined with amusing stories of bad luck. In the spirit of the times we live in, I dedicated a whole chapter to COVID-19 trivia and weird medical conditions.I am well aware that many potential readers might be overwhelmed by the condensed negativity, but hey… a fact is a fact!Continue to read if you are curious to learn:Why were the trousers of New Zealand’s farmers exploding?What is the depressing origin of the phrase “Hip Hip, Hooray”?Why did the Spanish Habsburgs royal family sleep with human mummies?Why was it legal in Iceland until 2015 to kill Basque people?Who was the “Deep Throat” informer from the Watergate scandal?How many people were killed trying to cross the notorious Berlin Wall?Why do snakes make a better pet than cats or dogs?How can millipedes cause a train crash?What is the etymology of “thug”?What are the chances of getting killed by rubbish falling from space?How did polygamist men in Kuwait manage to visit all their wives during the coronavirus lockdown?However incredible these pieces of trivia might sound, all entries have been verified and fact-checked. Read more

Have you ever wondered what happens to luggage that goes unclaimed at the airport? How about the origin of naming hurricanes after people? For a behind-the-scenes look at some of the craziest, interesting, and need-to-know facts, we've got you covered with The Fun Knowledge Encyclopedia: The Crazy Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts. The book contains hundreds of trivia facts and stories, ranging from the interesting and informative to the simply outrageous. Are you the trivia buff in your friend group? Maybe you're just always hoping to learn more random facts to keep up your sleeve. Whether you're a regular trivia fanatic or someone looking for a fun read, the book goes beyond the scope of general knowledge into some of the most interesting facts and intriguing trivia tidbits out there. Everyone can use some fun facts in their life! No other fact books cover anything and everything from the most insane rent agreement in New York history, to the way in which the Titanic disaster could potentially have been averted. The knowledge encyclopedia you've been searching for is finally here. Learn how much a hot dog cart permit costs in New York City, and explore some of the oddest houses in the world. The Fun Knowledge Encyclopedia: The Crazy Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts is the trivia book of all trivia books. Find everything you've ever wanted-- but never quite needed-- to know, all under one cover. Read more

GET SCHOOLED IN ROCK WITH ROCK TRIVIA MADNESS!Rock and Roll. For more than 60 years, it has been the soundtrack to our lives. Albums like "Highway 61 Revisited", "Born to Run" and "Nevermind" have helped us make sense of who we are. Not only that, the daring passion and bold visions of rock artists have shaken up social norms and even helped change the course of world politics.There’ve been some wild stories to go with this wild music. If you’re eager to learn some of the crazy, random facts of rock, Rock Trivia Madness is the book for you! This collection of rock stories from the 1960s to the 1990s will thrill and fascinate fans of music trivia. You’ll learn:How the Beatles helped the Rolling Stones score their first hitHow the Velvet Underground helped overthrow the Communists in PolandHow David Bowie almost turned his back on fame and fortuneWhat Black Sabbath has in common with James BondHow a PA system helped get David Lee Roth into Van HalenWhy the IRA threatened to kidnap U2’s BonoHow Sarah McLachlan saved a hip-hop legend’s lifeHow a girlfriend’s gift inspired the Red Hot Chili Peppers to “Give It Away”This trivia book will give you insights into the different types of rock and related genres—folk rock, psychedelic rock, punk, power pop, heavy metal and much more. Ready to beef up your knowledge of rock trivia? Read more

Award-winning Steven Strogatz, one of the foremost popularisers of maths, has written a witty and fascinating account of maths' most compelling ideas and how, so often, they are an integral part of everyday life. Maths is everywhere, often where we don't even realise. Award-winning professor Steven Strogatz acts as our guide as he takes us on a tour of numbers that - unbeknownst to the unitiated - connect pop culture, literature, art, philosophy, current affairs, business and even every day life. In The Joy of X, Strogatz explains the great ideas of maths - from negative numbers to calculus, fat tails to infinity - with clarity, wit and insight. He is the maths teacher you never had and this book is perfect for the smart and curious, the expert and the beginner. Read more

From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan.One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume, he presents a complete overview of the entire game and its culture. Structured as a dialogue between a beginning student and an expert teacher, Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess takes the student step-by-step from fundamentals to advanced, highly strategic play. Combining easy-to-follow diagrams with trenchant and up-to-date analysis, Pandolfini puts a new twist on accepted chess theory, offering a seamless beginning-to-end approach, including: • a short introductory history of the game • the moves, rules, and contemporary notation forms • the basic principles of chess • how to develop an opening repertoire • the art of tactical play • pattern recognition and memory aids • traps and pitfalls to be avoided • middlegame play, strategy, and planning • defense and counterattack • transitions to the endgame and the endgame itself • computers and the future of chess • the best websites for playing chess online With Pandolfini's expert insight into the history and modern world of chess, as well as several appendices to enhance play and appreciation, Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess makes the perfect gift for players of all ages and will be the benchmark title for chess players for years to come. Read more

Do you want to walk alone as King or Queen of the Kop when it comes to Liverpool FC trivia?You can prove you’re the biggest Reds know-it-all by checking out this latest trivia/fact book on one of England’s most successful international teams!The entire club history is reviewed in this scintillating trivia/fact book, from the day they separated from neighbor Everton FC right until today.The legendary achievements and individual performances are all here. You’ll read about legends such as Alex Raisbeck, Ephraim Longworth, Ron Yeats, Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Michael Owen, Roger Hunt, Jamie Carragher, Alan Hansen, Bruce Grobbelaar, Ray Clemence, Phil Neal, Steven Gerrard, Ian Callaghan, and Mohamed Salah. Famous managers are also remembered, such as Bob Paisley and Bill Shankly. You’ll be able to test your Reds knowledge with tough-tackling questions such as:Which league did the newly-formed club play its first competitive season in?How many domestic league goals did Erik Meijer score in his brief time with the team?Who was the club’s first signing of the Premier League era?What were Liverpool’s original kit colors?How many times did Ian Callaghan receive a yellow card in his Reds career?You’ll need to properly prepare the next time you’re challenged to a serious trivia/fact duel by a fellow supporter, family member, or even foe. This book can handle the task as it contains everything you need to know to emerge victorious. The book features 12 different quizzes on unique topics for a total of 240 mind-bending questions accompanied by 120 unforgettable “Did You Know?” anecdotes!There’s no need to be substituted for somebody smarter during your next challenge. Make sure you can make it to the final whistle by checking out the latest Liverpool trivia quiz book! 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

Chess Made Simple: Learn the Game in Just a Few Weeks – No Experience Needed!Think chess is too complicated? Think again!This easy-to-follow guide will have you playing with confidence—and reaching an 800 Elo rating—faster than you ever imagined.Do you admire the strategic brilliance of great chess players but don’t know where to start?Have you ever wanted to confidently challenge friends, family, or online opponents without feeling lost?If you answered yes, then Chess Made Simple is the perfect guide for you!Chess isn’t just for geniuses—it’s a game of logic, patience, and simple strategies that anyone can learn. This book breaks down the essentials into fun, practical lessons designed specifically for beginners. Whether you’ve never touched a chessboard or want to sharpen your basics, this book will fast-track your skills and help you confidently play at an 800 Elo level or beyond.Inside, You’ll Discover:· 🏆 Master the Basics: Learn the rules and special moves like castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.· 📖 Chess Notation Simplified: Understand the symbols and how to read chess moves with ease.· 🧠 Strategic Thinking: Build critical thinking with interactive exercises that improve decision-making.· ♟️ Opening Strategies: Learn 3 powerful openings and 9 smart responses to take early control.· 🛡️ Principles of Development: Follow 4 golden rules to develop your pieces efficiently and safely.· ⚡ Tactics & Traps: Recognize 3 common traps and how to avoid—or use—them to your advantage.· 🌟 Anticipate Like a Pro: Use 3-step visualization techniques to stay several moves ahead.· 🎯 Positional Awareness: Analyze your opponent’s and your own position with simple, repeatable steps.· 🔥 Endgame Mastery: Win with confidence using 3 endgame scenarios and winning tactics.· 🚀 Growth On & Off the Board: Enjoy puzzles and challenges while using chess to enhance real-life decision-making.⏳ No Time? No Problem!This book is built for busy people—breaking down complex ideas into quick, bite-sized lessons you can digest at your own pace. With clear visuals, relatable examples, and step-by-step walkthroughs, you’ll be making smarter moves—and seeing your rating climb toward 800 Elo—before you know it.Ready to become the confident chess player you’ve always wanted to be?🔥 Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now to start your journey to 800 Elo—and beyond! Read more

In Terrible Old Games You've Probably Never Heard Of, Stuart Ashen has created a collection of hilarious and damning reviews of some of the most bizarre, frustrating, pointless and downright terrible video games ever made. And he would know. . . he's played them all.Dripping with wry humour and featuring the best, worst graphics from the games themselves, this book encapsulates the atrocities produced in the days of tight budgets and low quality controls. These are the most appalling games that ever leaked from the industry's tear ducts and have long since been (rightly) relegated to the dusty shelves of history.Welcome to a world of games you never knew existed. You will probably wish you still didn't.   Read more

The all-time champion and host of Jeopardy! gives you the chance to test your trivia mettle in this ingeniously organized book of 8,888 questions. For example–February 21: In 1912, on this day, Teddy Roosevelt coined the political phrase “hat in the ring,” so Ken Jennings fires off a series of “ring” questions. In 1979, who became the first NFL quarterback with four Super Bowl rings? What rings are divided by the Cassini Division? Also on this date, in 1981, the “goth” music scene was born in London, so here’s a quiz on black-clad icons like Darth Vader, Johnny Cash, and Zorro. Do you know the secret identities of Ivanhoe’s Black Knight or Men in Black’s Agent M? In this ultimate book for trivia buffs and other assorted know-it-alls, the 365 entries feature “This Day in History” factoids, trivia quizzes, and questions categorized by Jennings as “Easy,” “Hard,” and “Yeah, Good Luck.” Topics cover every subject under the sun, from paleontology to mixology, sports feats to Bach suites, medieval popes to daytime soaps. This addictive gathering of facts, oddities, devilishly clever quizzes, and other flights of fancy will make each day a fun and intriguing new challenge. Read more

Discover the Powerful Chess Strategies and Tactics that Will Make You Go from Beginner to Pro Chess Player in no TimeDid you know that although chess looks like a complicated game, it's pretty easy to learn? Well, it really is - with the right guide, of course.Chess is an ancient game, and many of the rules and traditions upon which it was created are still part of its mystique in the 21st century.Would you like to learn all the aspects of chess easily? Would you like to learn how to play chess like a pro quickly? If so, then you are in the right place.This book will be your one-stop primer to learning the game of chess from the ground up – from identifying the pieces and their basic movements through discovering the principles of opening strategies, all the way to locking down the endgame to secure victory.Unlock the secrets of chess in just five short chapters and start your journey to become the best chess player in the world.This chess guide will show you the best opening gambits, midgame tactics, and closing strategies to ensure that the odds always play in your favor. There are also graphics to support your learning curve, so you'll be able to visualize everything as you go.As a bonus, there is also a neat chess glossary that will boost your chess vocabulary and make you feel more confident about your gameplay.Here is what this beginner's guide to playing chess can offer you:Complete chess guide for beginners with everything you need to start playing chess like the championsHistory and fundamentals of chess7 principles of chess openings + best gambits you can use right nowBulletproof mid-game tactics to outwit your opponent without hassleTried-and-tested strategies and tactics to close the game and snatch the win with ease4 early-game defenses you should learn to gain competitive advantage on your opponent even if your going secondExpert tips and tricks to acquire the mindset of a pro chess playerThe 3 phase strategy to adjust, adapt, and outwit your opponent you can successfully use if you’re a beginnerA complete chess glossary to understand the terminology and develop your chess knowledge quicklyChess moves and strategies explained in a simple language with graphics and images you can followAnd much more!If you want to become a chess expert in no time, all you have to do is follow the easy step-by-step guides found in this book. So what are you waiting for?Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now! Read more