Crunch This Nature Book!
Forget about keeping this book clean. It's time to get messy--with nature!This book is a total mess--and that's the fun of it.This Book Will Get Messy: Nature is an interactive journal for adventurous kids ages 6-11 who want to get their hands dirty and their imaginations fired up. Instead of telling children to stay neat, it gives them full permission to crumple pages, stomp with muddy shoes, rub bark, tape down treasures, or even leave berry stains that splatter across the paper. Every mark and smear becomes part of a living, one-of-a-kind creation.Organized into five themes--Observe & Collect, Touch & Texture, Build & Create, Move & Play, and Reflect & Invent--this book guides kids through 45 outdoor prompts. Activities include taping down crunchy leaves, sketching fast-moving animals, creating camouflage patterns, chasing shadows, and writing goodbye letters to litter. Each page blends fun with a touch of stealth learning, encouraging observation, reflection, and creative risk-taking.Designed for families, classrooms, camps, and kids who love exploring, this book transforms everyday outdoor time into a playful, creative adventure. It doesn't require glitter or fancy supplies--just imagination, dirt, and the thrill of getting messy.The first in a new series from SkyTree Book Fairs and Bushel & Peck Books, This Book Will Get Messy celebrates curiosity, courage, and creativity--one mess at a time.
Splatter This Art Book!
Forget about keeping this book clean. It's time to get messy--with art!This book is a total mess. And that's the point.Splatter This Art Book is designed for wild-hearted makers ages 7-10 who crave creativity without rules. Instead of clean sketchbooks and neat coloring pages, this interactive journal encourages kids to bend, fold, smear, glue, stamp, splatter, and scribble their way through playful, unpredictable art adventures. Organized into five themes--Scribble & Doodle, Smudge & Splatter, Cut & Collage, Print & Press, and Big Art Energy--the book is packed with 45 activities that invite kids to try bold techniques. One day they might create a fingerprint frenzy, build torn-paper portraits, or tilt the book to race splatters down a page. The next, they could be smashing crayons sideways, pressing bubble wrap into paint, or covering a spread in giant group graffiti. Every smear, fold, and splash turns this book into something different for every child. With a voice that cheers on experimentation and a format that welcomes mess, it empowers kids to see art as a living, personal adventure. Part of the new series from SkyTree Book Fairs and Bushel & Peck Books--including Crunch This Nature Book and Zap This Science Book--Splatter This Art Book celebrates curiosity, courage, and creativity--one splash at a time.
The Economist Quiz Book
Calling all quizzers and problem solvers drawn to the smart, the quirky and the counter-intuitive: The Economist Quiz Book is here for you.Across 60 themed quizzes - on topics from TV, film and music to politics, science, natural history and more - three quiz rounds challenge the quizzer to find hidden connections, get their facts straight and sort the genuine from the fake.Tackle in teams or go the distance alone. But be prepared to pit your mental agility and general knowledge against some of the world's top journalists - and see the world through the eyes of The Economist.
Taylor & Travis
Celebrate the love story that's captured hearts around the world with Taylor & Travis: An Unofficial Coloring Book Celebration of the Most Epic Romance Ever. It's the love story that feels straight out of a fairy tale--global pop icon meets NFL superstar, sparks fly, and the world can't stop watching. Taylor & Travis captures the magic of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's whirlwind relationship in a way fans can experience for themselves. Whether they're on stage, on the sidelines, or simply sharing a sweet moment, enjoy charming illustrations of the pop icon and football superstar together with more than 75 pages of coloring fun. From concerts and touchdowns to cozy dates and red carpets, this unofficial coloring book is packed with scenes for Swifties and sports fans alike. Open the beautiful, foil-accented cover to find: 75+ coloring pages featuring Taylor and Travis together in iconic and adorable momentsA beautifully illustrated full-color introduction and relationship timelineElegant line art and intricate patterns to color on the back of each pagePerfect for relaxing, gifting, or adding to your Taylor + Travis collection, this is the ultimate way to add your own creativity to their epic story. Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you'll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you.
Capy Holidays
A cozy and calming coloring book celebrating holiday cheer, winter magic, and the simple joys of the season--with your favorite capybara friends.Step into a whimsical world where adorable capybaras embrace the warmth of the holidays--sipping cocoa by the fire, exchanging gifts, building snow-capy families, and soaking in the peaceful glow of winter lights. From Christmas coziness to snowy adventures, these gentle scenes invite you to slow down and savor the most heartwarming moments of the season.What's Inside? - 40 single-sided pages to avoid bleed-through - Super cute capybara illustrations filled with festive fun and wintry charm - A mix of easy and detailed designs for all skill levels - A perfect gift for animal lovers, cozy holiday fans, and anyone looking to color their way to calmUnwind, create, and celebrate the magic of winter--one capybara at a time.
The Adventures Of Teddy And The Order Of The Bear
The Timeless Explorer: A Journey of Learning and WonderStep into a magical world where imagination and curiosity come alive! The Timeless Explorer is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story that invites young readers to embark on a journey of discovery, courage, and creativity.Meet Teddy, a brave young explorer whose boundless curiosity leads him on incredible adventures through enchanted forests, shimmering lakes, and golden fields of wonder. Along the way, Teddy is joined by his playful friend Mo the Monkey and the wise Oliver the Owl, who teach him the importance of kindness, listening, and respecting the world around him.From whispering trees to dancing swans, each chapter is filled with lessons of bravery, patience, and love for nature. Guided by the noble spirit of King Arthur and the Order of the Bear, Teddy learns that true exploration begins within, through dedication, discipline, and believing in the magic of one's heart.This enchanting story also doubles as a creative coloring adventure, allowing children to express their imagination as they bring Teddy's world to life with every page. Perfect for parents, teachers, and young dreamers, The Timeless Explorer inspires children to stay curious, be courageous, and discover the endless wonders that surround them.Open the pages, pick up your colors, and join Teddy on a timeless journey of learning and wonder, where every question sparks a discovery, and every adventure begins with a curious heart!
Creations for Colouring
Mushrooms, smileys, psychedelic lines, and cheerful swirls-Creations for Colouring is a colouring book of the artist's original designs for all ages and abilities. Relax and enjoy colouring!"Go with the choice that scares you the most, because that's the one that's going to help you grow"
The Adventures Of Teddy And The Order Of The Bear
The Timeless Explorer: A Journey of Learning and WonderStep into a magical world where imagination and curiosity come alive! The Timeless Explorer is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story that invites young readers to embark on a journey of discovery, courage, and creativity.Meet Teddy, a brave young explorer whose boundless curiosity leads him on incredible adventures through enchanted forests, shimmering lakes, and golden fields of wonder. Along the way, Teddy is joined by his playful friend Mo the Monkey and the wise Oliver the Owl, who teach him the importance of kindness, listening, and respecting the world around him.From whispering trees to dancing swans, each chapter is filled with lessons of bravery, patience, and love for nature. Guided by the noble spirit of King Arthur and the Order of the Bear, Teddy learns that true exploration begins within, through dedication, discipline, and believing in the magic of one's heart.This enchanting story also doubles as a creative coloring adventure, allowing children to express their imagination as they bring Teddy's world to life with every page. Perfect for parents, teachers, and young dreamers, The Timeless Explorer inspires children to stay curious, be courageous, and discover the endless wonders that surround them.Open the pages, pick up your colors, and join Teddy on a timeless journey of learning and wonder, where every question sparks a discovery, and every adventure begins with a curious heart!
The Bumper Supernatural Quiz Book Seasons 13, 14 & 15
Are you a fan of Supernatural? Have you followed this record-breaking series from the pilot episode through to the present day? If so, you won't want to be without the series of Supernatural quiz books researched and compiled by Light Bulb Quizzes. The Bumper Supernatural Quiz Book Seasons 13, 14 & 15 contains 1,500 questions and answers. Included are sections on much-loved characters and the actors who brought them to life, episode titles, quotes, soundtrack, cast and crew, monsters and general trivia, as well as every episode. This series of quiz books provide a nostalgic look back over past seasons of Supernatural and are a fitting tribute to this iconic show. As the Winchester brothers edge nearer to the end of their epic journey together, this is your chance to find out how much you really know about your favourite show.
Felicia Chiao: Coloring Book Two
After thousands of fan requests, Paragon Books is thrilled to present San Francisco-based artist and illustrator Felicia Chiao's Coloring Book Two! This coloring book is a fresh opportunity for fans to hone their coloring creativity on Felicia's sumptuous art, presented in crisp outline on her signature toned fiber paper. Carefully curated by Felicia herself, Coloring Book Two features 30 scenes that will challenge your coloring abilities, as illustrated characters guide you along with helpful tips and techniques through her fantastical worlds.
Autumn Is Here! Coloring Book
Bring the colorful and magical fall season to life with Autumn Is Here! Coloring Book. Immerse yourself in the crisp autumn air and the beautiful gold and amber hues of fall foliage with the Autumn Is Here! Coloring Book. Color enchanting fall scenes with decorative pumpkins, beautiful trees, and vibrant landscapes. Infused with both the vigor and the comfort of the fall season, this coloring book features: Over 100 detailed coloring pages Intricate meditative patterns on the back of each page Gorgeous fall scenes and foliage Go outside and color in the crisp autumn air or stay inside and get cozy with this coloring book! Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you'll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you.
Rejoice & Color
Rejoice in the Lord and in your creativity as you add color to inspiring Bible verses. Rejoice & Color invites you to experience the beauty of God's blessings through creative reflection. Designed to soothe the soul and uplift the heart, this thoughtful collection pairs meaningful Bible verses with peaceful, hand-drawn illustrations you'll love to color. Each page offers an opportunity to meditate on Scripture, find calm in creativity, and rejoice in God's goodness. Inside, you'll find: Over 100 joyful illustrations and meditative pattern pages to colorEncouraging Bible verses celebrating God's blessingsA beautiful foil-accented coverWhether for daily devotionals, quiet time, or gifting, Rejoice & Color is the ideal companion for those seeking peace, inspiration, and faith-filled creativity. It's a great gift for any woman of faith, and perfect for individual use or for faith groups.
The Sunny Summer Days Coloring Book
Time to chill out and get cozy! This cute summer-themed coloring book provides 45 sweet and simple illustrations to color and enjoy in a high-quality package, making it the perfect indoor activity to cool off on a hot summer day or to entertain poolside while soaking up the sun. Sandcastles and lemonade stands. Beach chairs and backyard BBQs. The Sunny Summer Days Coloring Book brings together all the best parts of summer with forty-five easy coloring pages featuring cute and simple designs! With sun-soaked scenes like camping adventures and baseball games to seasonal designs like hammocks and palm trees, this relaxing coloring book is the perfect way to celebrate your love for summer all year round. Featuring bold lines with plenty of room to color, all you need are your colored pencils and sunglasses--and The Sunny Summer Days Coloring Book!
Crosswords
Crossword fans will love the highly entertaining puzzles in this collection. Including over 200 crosswords, these are all designed to provide a stimulating challenge for the word and general knowledge enthusiast. An elastic tie holds the pages closed, perfect for puzzling on the go. - TEST YOUR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND WORD SKILLS Have fun putting them to the test and learn new words as you go!- EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you solve each clue.- REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.- GIFT EDITION: Designed with a stylish cover, this collection would make a brilliant gift for all puzzle-lovers.
Peonies, Poppies & Petals Coloring Book
Unwind and let your creativity blossom as you color the breathtaking botanical designs in this luxuriously designed coloring book. Peonies, Poppies & Petals Coloring Book is a celebration of floral beauty, creative calm, and refined design. With its stunning painted page edges and deluxe matte-laminate cover, this book is as much a visual statement as it is a relaxing retreat. This sumptuous coloring book features: Elegant painted edgesFoil, embossing, and matte lamination on the coverMore than 150 gorgeous floral designs to colorThoughtfully curated for sophisticated creativity, this dreamy coloring book encourages mindfulness and creativity through elegant floral imagery. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, exploring your artistic side, or searching for a meaningful and display-worthy gift, this book brings both beauty and tranquility to every page. Perfect for birthdays, Mother's Day, holidays, or a luxurious treat for yourself, Peonies, Poppies & Petals Coloring Book is a floral coloring experience unlike any other. Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you'll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you. Also available from the Chartwell Deluxe Spredges Editions collection: Wildflowers in Bloom Coloring Book, Calm & Serene Coloring Book, Butterflies, Bees & Dragonflies Coloring Book, Dark Delights and Demons Coloring Book, Christmas Magic Coloring Book, Botanical Blooms Coloring Book, Scripture & Serenity Coloring Book, and The Cozy Comfort Coloring Book.
This Journal F*cking Works
Build a better relationship with yourself using this invaluable, full-color guide to the power of journaling as a tool for better communication with the voice inside you, from the renowned author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and Glow in the F*cking Dark. This Journal F*cking Works is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to journal but doesn't know where to start. Author Tara Schuster offers a candid, funny, and deeply relatable guide to the whys, hows, and what nows of journaling. As someone who strongly resisted the idea of writing down her thoughts (ew, how cheesy), Tara knows firsthand that getting started is hard, but keeping it going can be just as tough. Her anti-corny-but-still-not-boring advice will help you learn how to overcome those doubts (yes, you do have time, even though you CANNOT give up watching The Real Housewives) and create a ritual around journaling (the magic that keeps your practice going). Along with the science and ritual, This Journal Actually Works teaches the art of different writing methods so you can figure out what really works for you, whether that's Morning Pages, Gratitude, Expressive Writing, or something else. Journaling is about being a better communicator with yourself. It helps you better know what you want and need, hear that inner voice telling you what's right for you, and ultimately strengthen the defining relationship of your life--the one with yourself. Journaling has the power to radically change your life for the better. And this journal f*cking works.
Mythographic Color and Discover: Wolf Moon
A dreamlike descent into the luminous and untamed A nocturnal kingdom reveals its secret wonders. Mythographic Color and Discover: Wolf Moon opens up a gate to a radiant animal realm hidden between shadows and moonbeams. Delight in this lupine fantasy world of intricate detail and unbelievable metamorphoses under the veil of the night sky. Let your imagination collide with astonishing illustrations of lunar goddesses, twinkling magic, and roaming creatures that howl and harness the moon. This starlit collection of more than 45 hand-drawn illustrations is a rich new dominion to discover. - Embrace opaline moonlight and shapeshifting animalia in immersive illustrations- Illuminate pearlescent mermaids, powerful she-wolves, and the wild unknown- Awaken your inner artist with brilliant color using pencils, gels, and even watercolors
Shield of Sparrows: The Official Coloring Book
Venture off into a dangerous, unknown kingdom and color your way through Shield of Sparrows, the #1 New York Times bestseller from Devney Perry. Including scenes, quotes, characters, and icons from the beloved and empowering story -- this is a must-have for every creative romantasy reader.
Bugs & Blooms: A Botanical Coloring Book
Enjoy the beauty of nature with intricate botanical scenes of lush flowers, plants, and insects in this captivating coloring book. Color thirty-nine detailed drawings of lilies, wildflowers, butterflies, moths, and other soothing patterns. Designed to inspire creativity, inspiration, and relaxation, it's the perfect way for gardeners, naturalists, and plant lovers of all ages to infuse their lives with color.
Americana: A Coloring Book
Celebrate quintessential American charm with 31 illustrations guaranteed to bring a sense of pride and patriotism. Featuring small-town imagery, star-spangled flag scenes, icons of American history, and other beloved traditions that have shaped our great nation, this coloring book is a tribute to the beauty and history of the USA. Each page takes you on a colorful journey to creative freedom that is as American as apple pie.
Creative Haven Otterly Adorable Coloring Book
What could be cuter than playful otters enjoying the good life? Teresa Goodridge captures a world of joyful wonder in 31 "otterly" adorable illustrations of these sweet, social creatures. Each page highlights their charming and curious antics at rest and in motion. Perfect for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and creative souls wishing to unwind and reconnect with the beauty of wildlife. The artwork is printed on one side only, and the pages are perforated for easy removal.
Creative Haven Coastal Charm Coloring Book
Escape to the seaside with charming coastal beaches, serene sea life, and alluring ocean designs. Unwind and relax with artist Jo Taylor's crisp, clean lines and simple shapes in 31 illustrations featuring seabirds, lighthouses, and other calming coastal scenes. An easy, breezy creativity experience ideal for colorists of all ages. The artwork is printed on one side only, and the pages are perforated for easy removal.
Creative Haven Tablescapes Coloring Book
Your creativity is the only thing missing from these warm, welcoming, and beautifully decorated table settings. From formal to farmhouse and everything in between, this coloring book is filled with inspiring images of stylish dinnerware, charming centerpieces, seasonal decor, and whimsical details that will spark the creativity of every colorist and aspiring decorator. The artwork is printed on one side only, and the pages are perforated for easy removal.
Win with the English!
The English Opening, 1.c4, is a great practical weapon for players of all levels. White dictates the opening from the first move, reaching positions where understanding themes and plans is more important than computer-generated analysis. Win with the English! provides a complete repertoire with 1.c4, showing how to meet every major option that Black may try. Playing the English (2023) became an instant hit with professional and club players alike, generating rave reviews. GM Matthew Sadler noted that "on top of all that great explanation, the analysis is simply first class", while IM John Watson stated: "Every experienced English Opening player will want this book." Still, author Nikolaos Ntirlis was determined to raise the bar even higher. Win with the English! builds upon Playing with the English by tweaking move orders, plugging gaps and steering the play in even more practically potent directions than before. This enhanced edition leaves the best parts of the original work intact, while offering all the fine-tuning needed to make this the ultimate 1.c4 repertoire.
Win with the English!
The English Opening, 1.c4, is a great practical weapon for players of all levels. White dictates the opening from the first move, reaching positions where understanding themes and plans is more important than computer-generated analysis. Win with the English! provides a complete repertoire with 1.c4, showing how to meet every major option that Black may try. Playing the English (2023) became an instant hit with professional and club players alike, generating rave reviews. GM Matthew Sadler noted that "on top of all that great explanation, the analysis is simply first class", while IM John Watson stated: "Every experienced English Opening player will want this book." Still, author Nikolaos Ntirlis was determined to raise the bar even higher. Win with the English! builds upon Playing with the English by tweaking move orders, plugging gaps and steering the play in even more practically potent directions than before. This enhanced edition leaves the best parts of the original work intact, while offering all the fine-tuning needed to make this the ultimate 1.c4 repertoire.
Unlock Your Chess Creativity
The English chess explosion of the 1970s lit the fuse for a golden era in the 1980s, when a wave of brilliant British players rose to the very top of world chess. England became a major force in international competition, producing players who could stand head-to-head with the traditional superpowers of the game. The movement culminated in Nigel Short's World Championship challenge in 1993 -- but its true legacy lay in the astonishing creativity of its leading lights.
Unlock Your Chess Creativity
The English chess explosion of the 1970s lit the fuse for a golden era in the 1980s, when a wave of brilliant British players rose to the very top of world chess. England became a major force in international competition, producing players who could stand head-to-head with the traditional superpowers of the game. The movement culminated in Nigel Short's World Championship challenge in 1993 -- but its true legacy lay in the astonishing creativity of its leading lights.
Win with the French!
The French Defence hits the sweet spot between soundness and practicality, and remains one of Black's most popular defences at all levels. Win with the French! offers a complete, robust repertoire for Black after 1.e4 e6. Elite theoretician and author Vassilios Kotronias presents a two-pronged approach in the most critical main lines, with a theoretically bulletproof, professional-grade option accompanied by a sound yet combative choice to generate winning chances with less memorization. This versatile approach, combined with thoughtful advice about typical themes and pawn structures, makes Win with the French! the ideal guide to this classic chess opening. Grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias is a ten-time Greek Champion with a peak ranking of 44th in the world, as well as a renowned theoretician and 1.e4 player. After spending many decades trying unsuccessfully to break the French Defence, he is ready to share his extensive insights on why it's a great opening to play with Black.
Winning Chess Middlegames
Have you ever wondered how grandmasters can see what's really going on in a chess position in just seconds? It's all about structures, as grandmaster and top coach Ivan Sokolov explains in his groundbreaking book, Winning Chess Middlegames. This classic chess manual has been updated with more than half of the games replaced by modern examples. Sokolov addresses the often-ignored yet extremely important topic of pawn structures. There are four main types: doubled pawns, isolated pawns, hanging pawns, and pawn majorities. With its highly accessible explanations and in-depth analyses of top-level games, this book helps you solve basic middlegame problems involving space, tension, and initiative. Club players who study this book will greatly enhance their middlegame skills, develop an accurate sense of which positions suit their style, and acquire new strategic and practical opening knowledge. Sokolov explains matters profoundly, honestly, and objectively, including lots of inside stories from top-level chess.
Timman's Studies
Jan Timman completes an impressive and fascinating trilogy with his collected studies. In Timman's Titans, winner of the 2017 ECF Book of the Year Award, he writes about the world champions he admires. In Timman's Triumphs, he annotates his hundred best games. In Timman's Studies, he offers his collected compositions of endgame studies. Throughout his career, Jan Timman has been captivated by the mystery and splendor of endgame studies. Even during his most successful and busy years as a world-class player, he continued to compose and admire endgame studies. He has always believed that his exploration of this magical world helped him grow as a player. In this book, he presents 160 studies and explains how they were created, whether inspired by the works of other composers or game positions.
1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Club Players
Once you master the basics, the real fun begins: recognising advanced tactical patterns that decide games. For club players, success is no longer just about spotting a simple fork or checkmate; it's about combining motifs, exploiting weaknesses and calculating more deeply. In 1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Club Players, International Master Thomas Willemze takes you beyond the fundamentals. He presents a wealth of challenging exercises that will sharpen your ability to recognise complex tactical resources in practical endgames. With most of the pieces off the board, endgame tactics offer the clarity to help you focus on what's important, free from the distractions of a few random pawns and pieces. This book is not just about calculation. It's about developing the pattern recognition and intuition that enable club players to make confident decisions under pressure. Willemze's clear explanations and his trademark step-by-step approach help you to build the tactical sharpness and practical endgame skills needed to compete successfully in club and tournament games.
Creations for Colouring
Mushrooms, smileys, psychedelic lines, and cheerful swirls-Creations for Colouring is a colouring book of the artist's original designs for all ages and abilities. Relax and enjoy colouring!"Go with the choice that scares you the most, because that's the one that's going to help you grow"
Boris Spassky's Best Games 2
This book completes a glowing tribute to the brilliant chess career and life story of Boris Spassky, by biographer extraordinaire Tibor Karolyi. We continue the story where Volume 1 left off, with Spassky poised to claim the title of World Champion in 1969. Even after his famous defeat at the hands of Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik 1972, Boris Spassky remained among the strongest players in the world, and his masterpieces continued to delight chess lovers for decades to come.
Practical Chess Beauty
Solving studies is well established as an effective method of chess improvement. Yochanan Afek is one of the world's greatest ever study composers, and in this new edition he shares his finest creations, combining artistic beauty with practical relevance. This new book contains every study from the original Practical Chess Beauty along with thirty fresh studies composed by Afek in the interim period, all freshly checked for accuracy. Ignite your imagination, augment your appreciation of chess geometry, and fine-tune your feeling for the pieces' potential by uncovering the magic contained in the hundreds of studies in this book. Or simply wonder at some of the most stunning chess moves ever conceived.
Under the Surface
When Under the Surface was published in 2018, it won the ECF Book of the Year prize and was universally acclaimed for its originality and instructive value, with GM Peter Wells calling it "a modern classic" and GM Matthew Sadler praising the author's "original ideas about all sorts of chess topics and a wonderfully witty and enthusiastic way of bringing them across." Seven years later, this new edition adds four new chapters along with various improvements to the original content. Author Jan Markos shows how a grandmaster perceives chess, presenting his concepts as vividly memorable metaphors such as Magnetic Skin, Karpov's Billiard Balls and many others which will come as revelations to even titled players. Rediscover the original Markos magic while adding The Hannibal Manoeuvre and other new concepts to your chess arsenal.
Practical Chess Strategy
Wouldn't it be nice if we had a set of rules that always directed us towards the best move in any chess position? That is precisely what Grandmaster Julen Arizmendi has been searching for during his long and successful coaching career, and this is where he shares his verdict: it cannot be done, but we should still be trying! Practical Chess Strategy will teach you to break down any position into its underlying elements and apply core concepts that will guide you towards the best move and plan. GM Arizmendi deals with cases where our intuition fails us, teaches us how to assess imbalances, refutes common misconceptions about strategy, and provides exercises to test and reinforce the reader's newfound understanding.
Practical Chess Strategy
Wouldn't it be nice if we had a set of rules that always directed us towards the best move in any chess position? That is precisely what Grandmaster Julen Arizmendi has been searching for during his long and successful coaching career, and this is where he shares his verdict: it cannot be done, but we should still be trying! Practical Chess Strategy will teach you to break down any position into its underlying elements and apply core concepts that will guide you towards the best move and plan. GM Arizmendi deals with cases where our intuition fails us, teaches us how to assess imbalances, refutes common misconceptions about strategy, and provides exercises to test and reinforce the reader's newfound understanding.
Timman's Studies
Jan Timman completes an impressive and fascinating trilogy with his collected studies. In Timman's Titans, winner of the 2017 ECF Book of the Year Award, he writes about the world champions he admires. In Timman's Triumphs, he annotates his hundred best games. In Timman's Studies, he offers his collected compositions of endgame studies. Throughout his career, Jan Timman has been captivated by the mystery and splendor of endgame studies. Even during his most successful and busy years as a world-class player, he continued to compose and admire endgame studies. He has always believed that his exploration of this magical world helped him grow as a player. In this book, he presents 160 studies and explains how they were created, whether inspired by the works of other composers or game positions.
Bugs & Blooms: A Botanical Coloring & Sticker Book (Deluxe Edition)
Venture into a garden of intricate flowers, lush greenery, aesthetic insects, and more beautiful botanical scenes. Add vibrant hues to the delicate patterns of serene wildflowers, elegant lilies, stunning butterflies, gorgeous moths, and more. This deluxe edition features over sixty beautifully designed illustrations and two pages of stickers to color.
Morally Gray: A Dark Romantasy Coloring Book
Welcome to the world of dark romantasy--a literary genre that blends the passion from romantasy with the eerie themes of dark fantasy. Color enchanting sirens luring sailors to the ocean's depths, the Grim Reaper falling for a mortal girl, vampires roaming a Gothic castle, ferocious dragons, and more. Featuring over sixty captivating illustrations, this coloring book is perfect for romance readers who love fantasy, romantasy, and dark romance.
Good Vibes: A Coloring Book for Balance & Well-Being
Find your path to balance and serenity with this unique coloring book featuring 36 hand-drawn images paired with 36 calming soundscapes from emeraldwave by Green Hill. Organized into themes like focus, inner peace, meditation, relaxation, and love and happiness, the pages invite you to ground, heal, and rejuvenate. Simply scan the QR codes to access a soothing sound bath and related coloring pages for a multisensory experience that's designed to restore well-being and create your very own good vibes.
God Bless America: A Coloring Book with Bible Verses
Celebrate faith and freedom with 36 cherished songs from Gaither Music Group, including patriotic classics such as "America the Beautiful" and contemporary favorites like "Take Me Home, Country Roads." This innovative format includes QR codes that link to recordings by beloved Gaither artists -- plus heartfelt lyrics, Scripture verses, and hand-drawn line art inspired by each song. A creative and meaningful way to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and a keepsake to treasure for years to come.
Halloween
Celebrate a delightfully frightful Halloween together with this beautifully spooky Hanna Karlzon coloring book. The fifteenth coloring book from Sweden's coloring book sensation, Hanna Karlzon, is filled with Halloween pictures that the whole family can color: fearsome ghosts, magical witches, creaking haunted houses, frightful jack-o'-lanterns, and everything else that belongs to Halloween. Drawn in her highly regarded detailed style, coloring book enthusiasts will love getting lost in Hanna's delightfully whimsical illustrations.
Fourth Wing: The Official Word Search Book
Embrace your inner scribe and immerse yourself in the world of the Empyrean with over 50 Fourth Wing word search puzzles. Officially licensed from Entangled Publishing, this book is packed with challenges inspired by Basgiath War College, fan favorite characters, dragons, the Riders Quadrant, and more. Each puzzle lets you relive the epic journey with cleverly crafted word searches for the most die-hard Fourth Wing fans. Whether you are a rider, a healer, a scribe, or an infantry cadet, this collection keeps the thrilling adventure alive for romantasy readers of all ages. Perfect for screen-free moments, travel, or gifting. Solutions are included at the back of the book.
