Gaming Cancer
Can experimenting with game design increase our chances of finding a cure for cancer? Cancer is crafty, forcing us to be just as clever in our efforts to outfox it--and we've made excellent progress, but is it time for a new play in the playbook? In Gaming Cancer, Jeff Yoshimi proposes a new approach to fighting an increasingly exhausting war. By putting the work of cancer research into the hands of nonspecialists, Yoshimi believes, we can accelerate the process of outgaming the disease once and for all. Gamers have already used "serious games" to discover new galaxies, digitize ancient texts, decode viruses, and solve theoretical problems in neuroscience. Cancer is a multilayered threat, and our best bet at overcoming it is via more minds working in concert. Gaming Cancer is an instruction manual for engineering games that motivate users to strain and sweat to find cancer cures. It integrates game design with research in cancer biology, data visualization techniques, and developments in cognitive science and AI while remaining sensitive to the limitations of citizen science and ethical concerns. Yoshimi sees in cutting-edge game technology the potential to educate and empower people to outwit cancer, an indirect route to richer science literacy that draws on the boundless resources of the mind. This book offers anyone invested in beating this seemingly intractable disease a concrete playbook that combines real science with creative vision in an effort to defeat the boss monster, cancer.
Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons
On its 50th anniversary, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has found renewed popularity and a generally positive representation in popular culture. Reflecting on these fifty years of development and history, and looking forward to D&D's bright future, Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds explores the intersection of D&D with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies. From Tolkien's notion of sub-creation to pedagogical ponderings on hell, readers will uncover deeply theological and religious aspects of Dungeons & Dragons in this volume. Unlike some during the so-called Satanic Panic, the authors of this volume embrace D&D as spiritually and theologically formative. Discussions on alignment and campaign settings like Dark Sun and Ravenloft foreground notions of interrelating and wellbeing, and reflections on communal conceptions of canon and spiritual formation chart paths forward by understanding historical realities. This volume responds to growing interest in the academic study of tabletop role-playing games in general and D&D in specific, and it addresses pressing issues in the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies.
Petroc Trelawny's Classical Music Puzzle Book
Join Petroc Trelawny on a journey through the rich world of classical music, where great composers, fun facts and clever puzzles bring its stories to life.Written by the renowned BBC broadcaster Petroc Trelawny, with puzzles by Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres, this stylish and entertaining book is the perfect blend of classical music knowledge and puzzle-solving fun.Petroc Trelawny is one of the most recognizable voices in classical music broadcasting, known for presenting BBC Radio 3's In Tune and formerly Breakfast, as well as anchoring coverage of the BBC Proms and other major national events. With his signature warmth and insight, he brings the stories of classical music to life on every page.Inside, readers will find a beautifully designed collection of puzzles, quizzes and curious facts covering composers, concert halls, iconic works and much more. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or simply enjoy listening to Radio 3 or Classic FM, this book is packed with detail, charm and challenge.Can you tell your Bach from your Berlioz? Your Mozart from your Mendelssohn? With 80 puzzles divided into five themed sections - Vocal, Stage, Orchestral, Concertos and Instrumental - this is a book to dip into, puzzle over and return to again and again. No prior musical knowledge is needed, just a curious mind and a love of learning.Petroc Trelawny's Classical Music Puzzle Book is the ideal gift for music lovers of all kinds. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays or thoughtful self-gifting, it's a joyful celebration of music, culture and the fun of figuring things out.
Louis Paulsen
Louis Paulsen (1833-1891) was one of the 19th century's strongest chess players and a world record holder in blindfold chess. He maintained an unbeaten record in matches, created several opening systems and was an originator of the positional approach to the game. This extensive biography--the first in English--explores Paulsen's life and career and includes 719 of his games, presented here with both contemporary and modern comments.
The Book Lover's Coloring Book
"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark" - Victor Hugo Book lovers everywhere will adore this delightful coloring book with gold foil accents, containing over 45 artworks that celebrate literature and reading. Illustrated by Max Marin, this book includes everything from cozy reading nooks to grand libraries and reading in unexpected places as well as mini libraries, garden book rooms and tottering piles of books. These images are accompanied by inspiring quotes all about books on the opposite page, set within colorful patterned designs. Whether your own home library consists of piles of books all over the floor, a single shelf of favorite titles or a perfectly ordered room with everything in its place, you'll enjoy this wonderful coloring book. - Includes over 45 bookish images- Inspiring quotes and color backgrounds decorate the opposite page- Printed on thick, high-quality paper ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Sirius Creative Coloring series brings together delightful coloring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful coloring challenge.
New York Times Games Crossword Consummate for the Expert Solver
Bold crosswords for the expert solver! Claim your status as an expert puzzle solver by completing New York Times Games most challenging puzzles: Friday and Saturday crosswords. Features: - 200 New York Times Games Friday and Saturday crosswords- Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient portable paperback size for on-the-go solving
Wordsearch
Wordsearches are an ever-popular choice with solvers of all abilities. They provide an entertaining and satisfying way to give your brain a much needed mental workout workout. This collection of puzzles comes in a beautifully designed package making it the perfect gift for yourself or others. - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Keep your mind alert by searching for the cunningly hidden words. - 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 out there.
Sudoku
Sudokus are the ever-popular number placement puzzles that give your brain a satisfying mental workout. With puzzles across a number of difficulty levels, there is something to suit every solver inside. This collection comes in an elegantly designed package making it perfect gift for yourself or others. - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you pit your wits against these number-placement teasers.- 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 out there.
Ocean Coloring Book + Stickers
Get your coloring pencils ready to create something special with the Ocean Coloring Book and Stickers from Petit Collage. Color in the underwater scenes featuring seals, seahorses, turtles, otters, and many more sweet swimming creatures! When you're done, decorate them with over 100 sea-themed stickers. Perfect for ages 4+, this coloring book will encourage hours of creative fun. Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product. KIDS' COLORING BOOK - Encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration with the Ocean Coloring Book and Stickers from Petit Collage. Kids can create on-the-move scenes by coloring in the bright pages of line illustrations. INCLUDES OVER 100 STICKERS - There are over 100 colorful paper stickers inside that can be used to bring the finishing touch to your underwater scenes! PLAY & DEVELOPMENT - Coloring and sticker activities help develop children's hand-eye coordination, color and shape recognition, and fine motor skills. Plus, they encourage imagination, creativity, and independent play. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED - This product is made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks. This is a plastic-free product with no lamination. PETIT COLLAGE - Combining great design with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play. From on-the-go fun to nursery show pieces, our products are playful, creative, and educational.
New York Times Games Crossword Curious for the Novice Solver
Simple crosswords for the curious solver! Earn your status as a novice puzzle solver by completing 200 beginner New York Times Games puzzles: Monday and Tuesday crosswords. Features: - 200 New York Times Games Monday and Tuesday crosswords- Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient portable paperback size for on-the-go solving
Deify
Discover Deify, a captivating creative writing RPG based on mythology from around the world. Create your own deity, molding new gods and their fate from inception to demise. Manage divine resources like domains, epithets, and mortal champions, and navigate written prompts with a tarot deck (not included). Stunning art from illustrator Maia Trewartha will inspire you to visualize unique deities born from gameplay rules, and beautifully designed player sheets and notebook pages will help you capture your journey. As your story unfolds, embrace the enigmatic world beyond worship--will you be merciful or vengeful, benevolent or cruel? The choice is yours, shaped by the cards' will. Dive into Deify for an immersive experience unlike any other! A magnificently illustrated hardcover with gold foil details. 2025 CRIT Awards Winner for Best Cover Art and Best Solo TTRPG. The CRIT Awards (Creator Recognition in TTRPG) celebrate and recognize the extraordinary contributions and achievements of those in the Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) community.
Kew Gardens Puzzle Book
A brand new puzzle book from Kew Gardens focused on nature and conservation, from quiz setter Dr Gareth Moore, the bestselling author of over 150 puzzle and braintraining titles Put your nature knowledge to the test and learn more about the botanical world with this unique puzzle book from Kew Gardens. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is bursting with nature. From the arboretum to the resident wildlife, the biodiversity of the Gardens is unmatched. In this unique book, you can discover fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes trivia within a huge selection of fun puzzles and brainteasers. You'll learn to: - Name some of the world's rarest plants - Identify scientific names for plants and fungi - Discover more about Kew's oldest glasshouses - Spot seasonal indicators - and much more! Packed with fun fact and a fascinating range of puzzles, this book will be sure to delight solvers of all ages!
Wonderword Treasury 55
Millions enjoy Wonderword every day... are you one of them? Includes more than 100 puzzles, 20 of which are the larger 20 x 20 grid! Get lost in the most essential, habitual and enthralling puzzle! To order, select quantity and click "Add To Cart" for each product. Press "Check Out" to complete your transaction and start testing your true "word power"!
Literary Cats Coloring Book
This captivating coloring book will charm cat people, delight book lovers, and please pun enthusiasts and everyone in between. Perfect for fans of I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats and Writers and Their Cats. Literary Cats Coloring Book presents 37 of everyone's favorite literary authors reimagined as cats--Edgar Allan Poe becomes Edgar Allan Toe-Beans; Louisa May Alcott becomes Louisa May Alleycat; Jane Austen becomes Jane Pawsten; Oscar Wilde becomes Oscar Wildcat; Zora Neale Hurston becomes Zora Neale Furston, and many more. Alongside charming and whimsical black-and-white illustrations are short biographies about each literary hero and their connection to cats. It's the purrfect activity for a creative afternoon spent coloring or snuggled up with your favorite furry friend.
Wonderword Treasury 56
Millions enjoy Wonderword every day... are you one of them? Includes more than 100 puzzles, 20 of which are the larger 20 x 20 grid! Get lost in the most essential, habitual and enthralling puzzle! To order, select quantity and click "Add To Cart" for each product. Press "Check Out" to complete your transaction and start testing your true "word power"!
Pathfinder Adventure Path: The Secret of Deathstalk Tower (Spore War 2 of 3) (P2)
The demon army of Tanglebriar is on the march, bringing death and terror to the elven nation of Kyonin. Can a group of heroes complete a desperate mission deep behind enemy lines to stop sinister forces from completing a secret weapon before the demon Treerazer can use it to win the war? "The Secret of Deathstalk Tower" is a Pathfinder adventure for four 14th-level characters. This adventure continues the Spore War Adventure Path, a three-part monthly campaign in which a group of adventurers aid the elves in a war against an army of demons. This adventure also includes an article about the demon lord Treerazer (the primary antagonist of this campaign), an exploration of the sinister ooze monsters known as blights, powerful new magic items to aid heroes against their foes, and several sinister new monsters. Each monthly full-color softcover Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign.
Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Ballroom
Sometimes adventurers need to relax with a nice party. Of course, that's when things go askew. Don't fret, Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Ballroom has you covered to stage the scene! One side features an elegant ballroom perfect for a large dance or high-society party. The other side includes a more utilitarian ballroom, complete with a stage for musicians and tables and chairs for guests to witness the festivities. Don't waste time drawing these scenes when you can unfold Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Ballroom on your table and get straight to the action! A special coating on each Flip-Mat allows you to use wet erase, dry erase, AND permanent markers with ease! Removing permanent ink is easy--simply trace over any permanent mark with a dry erase marker, wait 10 seconds, then wipe off both marks with a dry cloth or paper towel. Each Flip-Mat measures 24" x 30" unfolded, and 8" x 10" folded.
The Snuggly Winter Coloring Book
Grab your colored pencils and your warm beverage and cuddle up with this winter-themed coloring book featuring 45 festive illustrations making it the perfect activity for anyone looking to unwind and warm their spirits in the colder months. The Snuggly Winter Coloring Book is the ultimate adult coloring book, featuring cozy winter scenes like gingerbread houses, snowball fights, steaming mugs of hot cocoa, and warm quilts by the fire, making it the perfect mindfulness activity for holiday relaxation. This cozy coloring book is designed for adults looking for easy, relaxing, and super cute illustrations to spark creativity and melt away stress. This book offers: -45 hand-drawn single-sided pages ready for coloring -Super cute and cozy pages for stress relief -High-quality paper to prevent bleed-through -An oversized 10x10 package, giving artists plenty of room for their coloring -High-resolution prints for clear, crisp images The Snuggly Winter Coloring Book lets you enjoy the beauty and comfort of winter all year round, perfect for those chilly winter nights or as a thoughtful holiday gift for coloring enthusiasts.
Making Enemies
From the acclaimed author of the "must-have" (R.A. Salvatore, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Monsters Know What They're Doing series, an indispensable and easy-to-follow new handbook for creating original enemies in tabletop role-playing games. In The Monsters Know What They're Doing, the essential tactics guide for Dungeon Masters, and its sequel, MOAR! Monsters Know What They're Doing, Keith Ammann reverse-engineered hundreds of fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons monsters to help DMs prepare battle plans for combat encounters before their game sessions. Now, in Making Enemies, he explores everything that goes into creating monsters from the ground up: size, number, and level of challenge; monster habitats; monster motivations; monsters as metaphors; monsters and magic; the monstrous anatomy possessed by real-world organisms; and how to customize monsters for your own tabletop roleplaying game adventuring party to confront. No longer limited to one game system, Making Enemies shows you how to build out your creations not just for D&D 5E but also for Pathfinder 2E, Shadowdark, the Cypher System, and Call of Cthulhu 7E. Including interviews with some of the most brilliant names in RPG and creature design, Making Enemies gives you the tools to surprise and delight your players--and terrify their characters--again and again.
The Unofficial Christmas Movie Coloring Book
While the hustle and bustle of the holidays is usually full of joy and energy, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Ease your holiday worries and melt away the stress with this fun and relaxing coloring book featuring snapshots of fan-favorite Christmas films like: Home AloneA Christmas StoryDie HardNational Lampoon's Christmas VacationAnd more! Whether you're a fan of the classic holiday films full of snow and family fun or prefer to watch John McClane repel down the side of a skyscraper with a fire hose, you're in luck--The Unofficial Christmas Movie Coloring Book has it all!
The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book
The Murder Mystery Club is at it again! One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. Put your logic and reasoning to the test with The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot and master the art of deduction as you examine the clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to catch the killer in their tracks. Do you have what it takes to make an accusation and pin down WHO, WHY, and HOW? Grab a pen and let's find out! Other books in this series: The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village.
Color in Harry
Color Harry Styles any way you like with this fun coloring and sticker book! Color In Harry includes twenty-four scenes featuring the beloved singer's eclectic style and personality, each set against an intricate backdrop. Each page offers fans the opportunity to add their own creative flair to iconic moments from Styles's career, from his iconic pink feather Coachella outfit to his most chic Met Gala look. With a range of designs showcasing his signature fashion statements and stage performances, this coloring book is a playful homage to the artistry of Harry Styles. Once done, use the included stickers to embellish creations or stick them to any surface that needs a bit of that Styles's magic.
Operation Fallen Sparrow
Your agency has been brought in for a vital mission. Your team is sent in to recover a piece of experimental technology, something that cannot fall into enemy hands, but is in enemy territory. Reach the technology before the enemy, recover it and the pilot. Sounds like a straight forward mission, but nothing is ever that easy. Black drop in or drive through the border gate, either way your team will face overzealous enemy leaders, outmatched conflicts, and was that a helicopter? Prepare your agents for a cinematic gaming experience in Operation: Fallen Sparrow. This manhunt is designed for four to six agents of level two or three. It can be a combat heavy mission, so having a team with more combat skills can be beneficial, but a skilled team of agents should be up for any challenge. A copy of Operation Espionage: A Game of Spies is needed to play.
The Official Wordscapes Puzzle Book Volume 1
Wordscapes, the top-rated word game played by more than 250 million fans, is now a puzzle book with the same word challenging fun! Wordscapes combines the best of word search, anagrams, and crosswords! Challenge your brain and vocabulary by connecting letters to find as many hidden words as you can, then fill-in the crossword grids to complete each puzzle. Organized by difficulty level, these 250 anagram word puzzles start easy but ramp up fast! Sharpen your mind, improve your smarts, and enjoy the challenge of these addicting word puzzles.
Barbie Word Search, Quips, Quotes, and Coloring Book
This three-in-one activity book with word searches, coloring pages, and memorable quotes will keep Barbie fans entertained for hours! Barbie fans everywhere will find hours of fun in this activity book that includes word searches, coloring pages, and memorable quotes to color. Each of the 83 themed word search puzzles is paired with official line art from the 1960s to the present day. This book has just what you need to kick back and relax with Barbie and her friends at the beach or in the Dreamhouse, whether it be a bit of puzzling or coloring--or both. The nostalgic scenes and playfully positive puzzle themes will entertain and empower fans.
Collins Pub Quiz
10,000 questions in 500 brand new, up-to-date quizzesCovering topics from pop stars to death stars, choose your rounds from general knowledge, specialist subjects and pot luck with questions from teasers to terrors that will scramble even an egghead's brains.Designed to be played on your own or with family and friends, the man down the road and two halves of the crowd at your local. Each quiz provides good clean fun for all. The answers are quick and easy to find so that anyone can pick this up and become a top quiz master.
Color with Brian Clarke: Collages 3
Transform each page into a gallery-ready masterpiece with stained glass-inspired collages by Brian ClarkeThis is the fifth in a series of activity books published by HENI and the third coloring book to be inspired by the artwork of Brian Clarke (born 1953). Reproductions of 15 original artworks allow for hours of fun and all methods of coloring.
Color with Brian Clarke: Collages 2
Let your imagination run wild in this coloring book inspired by Brian Clarke's prismatic collagesDesigned in close collaboration with Brian Clarke (born 1953), this coloring book is the second volume to feature his stained glass-inspired collages, which can be filled in with crayon, pencil, pastel, felt marker or paint.
Famous Faces of the 1920s
Shimmy back to the Roaring Twenties through this colouring book, which captures the essence of this elegant, exuberant and exciting era. This colouring book is brimming with glamorous stars, slapstick comedians, world-renowned writers, superstar athletes, adventurous aviators and other interesting individuals of the 1920s. Each picture portrays one or more of these fascinating people and a description of what made them famous.Including: Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel, Georgia O'Keeffe, Agatha Christie, Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Ederle, and many more ...
