Games & Activities

The UK's most devious cryptic crossword setters present 120 fiercely challenging puzzles.

The Guardian's cryptic crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. Now you too can test your powers of linguistic deduction and lateral thinking against more than 100 classic puzzles specially selected from the Guardian's archives.

128 Billion to 1 is a simple, yet ingenious guide to the way the NCAA Championship works, and explains the factors that best predict the outcome. Paramount among the factors is an accurate assessment of relative team strength to correct misleading polls and erroneous tournament committee selections and seedings.

Using analytics, understandable mathematics and a dash of ingenious reasoning, Nemeth exposes the need for a new set of statistical measures to explain the outcomes of basketball games. The new statistics accurately rank each team entering the NCAA Tournament so that fans can make informed picks in their tournament brackets. Weekly accurate rankings can be found at https://nemosnumbers.com/basketball-rankings/.

Most of us don’t play to win in life—we play not to lose. So argues Pasha Esfandiary, who rose from humble, unhappy origins to found a wildly successful company and achieve happiness using techniques he learned playing high-stakes poker.

In this riveting narrative—part memoir, part personal development guide—he shares the secrets and strategies top poker players use to make optimal decisions under intense pressure. In colorful language, Esfandiary demonstrates how poker pros control emotion, read people, leverage money, and weigh risk versus reward. His clear, practical steps for applying these and other techniques to living allow readers to establish and meet goals with the determination of a poker champ. “Lifetime expected value,” the touchstone of top poker players, can be used to make better decisions on a daily basis, building our expertise and intuition.

Learn how to go all-in in every part of life, from business and investing to health and family, with such proven poker strategies. Using compelling examples from his storied poker career, Esfandiary shows readers how to get comfortable with risk, make better decisions, raise the stakes, and play to win.

Do you know what it takes to play the game? At the poker table, just like in the ocean, baitfish get gobbled up by sharks. To help you ascend to the top of the poker food chain, Pick Up Your Poker Game answers all the game's most important questions with over 50 tips and strategies to give you the upper hand. So whether you're a seasoned pro or a bare-bones beginner, this handy, information-packed guide will take your poker game to the next level by helping you discover:

• Winning strategies when you don't have a winning hand
• Bluffing techniques and when to use them
• What players to choose or avoid as your opponent
• How to help determine your opponent's hand
• How to capitalize on your opponent's weaknesses and your strengths

At the poker table, just like in the ocean, baitfish get gobbled up by sharks. To help you ascend to the top of the poker food chain, 52 Things To Pick Up Your Poker Game answers all the game’s most important questions with over 50 tips and strategies to give you the upper hand. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or a bare-bones beginner, this handy, information-packed guide will take your poker game to the next level by helping you discover:

• Bluffing techniques and when to use them—or not use them
• Winning strategies when you don’t have a winning hand
• What players to choose or avoid as your opponent
• How to help determine your opponent’s hand
• How to capitalize on your opponent’s weaknesses and your strengths

This inspirational adult colouring book will take you on a spiritual journey to a world of swirling darvesh, majestic minarets, intricate floral patterns and wondrous birds.

The thought-provoking and uplifting quotes are by the eastern master poet, Jalal al-Din Rumi, North America's most popular poet.

Discover and Delight in Old-Fashioned Board Games from the Past

Discover the world of old-fashioned board games from Wall Street Journal acclaimed Adrian Seville, an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games.

The golden age of board games. Explore the world of vintage board games in this lavishly illustrated book that traces their evolution and cultural significance. From geography and moral lessons to just fun, discover the diverse array of old-fashioned board games from a bygone era.

Step back in time. Delve into a bygone era of gaming with this remarkable illustrated board game book. It showcases the exquisite artistry and ingenuity of these games, which covered themes ranging from educational to gambling to simply pure entertainment. Learn all about the moral board games that aimed to instill proper behavior or immerse yourself in the excitement of lottery board games, all while gaining insights into the cultural influences that shaped these games. The Book of Vintage Board Games offers a glimpse into where games started in Europe and the emergence of board games in America.

Inside explore:

• The history of geography board games and more
• Distant lands through war or journey board games
• A treasure trove of beautifully designed boards each reflecting its unique historical context

If you enjoyed board game books such as Board and Table Games from Many Civilizations, Oxford History of Board Games, or Seven Games: A Human History, then you will love Adrian Seville’s The Book of Vintage Board Games.

A Children’s Hidden Pictures Book for Creative Kids

This fun kids’ activity book is essential for all curious children! With a treasure trove of hidden objects, kids will be entertained while learning new skills. Easy Hidden Pictures for Kids ages 3-5 will keep your little one entertained and searching for more!

A world of hidden objects. Kids are naturally curious, so why not feed your child’s curiosity with a treasure hunt in the palm of their hands? This kids’ activity book is a tool that is both fun and educational. Kickstart their love of learning and sharpen their visual skills with an easy-to-use hidden picture book.

Hidden pictures for every occasion. From meeting various animals that live in the rainforest to getting to know their fruits and vegetables, Easy Hidden Pictures for Kids Ages 3-5 is a treasure trove of activities that introduces your child to different shapes and objects with every exciting page turn.

Easy Hidden Pictures for Kids Ages 3-5 offers valuable lessons within every hidden object activity such as:

• Learning about the world around them through different plants, animals, food, and even people!
• Encouraging the development of short-term memory skills
• Building up shape recognition and concentration abilities
• Harnessing their attention to detail

If your child enjoyed books like Pet Puzzles, Disney - Where's Mickey Mouse, or the Jumbo Book of Hidden Pictures, then they will love Easy Hidden Pictures for Kids Ages 3-5.

With this luxurious book of 80 pen-and-ink designs, the adult colouring book phenomenon definitively arrives in Switzerland. All you need is a set of coloured pencils to immerse yourself in the arts, culture, and landscapes of this majestic land. Cultivate mindfulness, awake your creativity, and join the artistic movement that is sweeping the globe. Hand-drawn, printed, and bound in Switzerland. A true Swiss product!

Try your hand at calming meditational drawings. If you’re someone who likes to doodle on napkins and scrap paper, then you’re going to thoroughly enjoy the art of Zentangling. This funny, little word is actually an international phenomenon used to reduce stress, increase wellbeing, and enhance relaxation. And while the Zentangle movement is relatively new, its applications are steeped in history and culture as evidenced in its symbols, designs, and patterns.

Now you can unlock your potential…unleash your creativity…and experience the relaxing sensations of crafting unique, treasured artwork with Zentangle® Art Therapy. This unusual book offers a wonderful introduction to those new to Zentangle, and covers the tools required and the basic techniques to get started. Simple patterns including baseline, fillers, ribbons, and borders offer a foundation to explore more complex, three-dimensional design. You’ll learn how to further enhance your creations using shading and color.

You get:

• A comprehensive and fascinating introduction to Zentangle
• Complete explanations of all the basic tools and techniques
• 250 black-and-white illustrations depicting the wide variety of one-of-kind patterns—from the simple to the complex

Channel your energy into this simple art form and feel the positive effects. Put a little extra calm in your day as you nourish your creativity. Zentangle® Art Therapy is full of inspirational artwork to give you a taste of the Zen-dless possibilities.

Relax into the creative world of coloring.  Containing a beautiful and diverse collection of illustrations, this fantastic book will allow the artist within you to shine! This edition contains a selection of fantasy artwork for you to complete in your chosen color scheme. You can make your finished artworks as simple or as complex as you like —whichever you choose, you'll be thrilled with the results!

• relaxing and therapeutic
• wide selection of fantasy scenes including unicorns, mermaids and fantasy patterns
• artwork ranges in complexity
• over 60 different scenes to color in

Badass Affirmations for Women: the Coloring Book Edition

Becca Anderson of Badass Affirmations created this coloring book for adults to empower women everywhere to relax, unplug, and refresh themselves!

Beautiful adult coloring pages for every day. Becca Anderson believes in the power of affirming yourself to get out there and conquer the day, so each page has a beautiful design and affirmations for women to unwind and relax after a long day of hard work.

Badass affirmations for women for every season. Positive affirmations can shift your mood and take your mind to the next level. Conquer each new season with these affirmations for women and  coloring pages. Ignite your inner boss and find your inner peace with this coloring book for adults.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Beautiful coloring pages and affirmations for women suitable for all ages and skill levels
• A collection of positive affirmations and quotes to empower you to thrive every day
• A coloring book for adults, free your mind from stress and just color in this book of peace

If you're looking for adult coloring books or fun games for adults, add this to your cart today! If you liked Bloom Adult Coloring Book, Out of Your Mind, or You Deserve Nice Things, you’ll love Badass Affirmations the Coloring Book.

A treat for all hip-hop fans!

It’s high time to recognize the artists who gave hip-hop its backbone--and color them in! Written and illustrated by hip-hop journalist Riley Wallace, Hip-Hop’s Greatest Producers Coloring Book: Volume 1, not only allows you to take the crayons to icons like Pete Rock, RZA, Dr. Dre, and DJ Premier, but also to influential beatmakers who have been slept on—sometimes criminally (Easy Mo Bee, Large Professor, Missy Elliot, and Larry Smith, for example.) A treat for new fans and hard-core hip-hop junkies alike, this coloring book will entertain and educate people of all ages for years to come!

Producers in this 1st volume include:

Alchemist
Beatnuts
Buckwild
Dilla
DJ Muggs
DJ Premier
Dr. Dre
Easy Mo Bee
Eminem
Erick Sermon
Havoc
Just Blaze
Kanye
Large Professor
Larry Smith
Madlib
Marley Marl
Metro Boomin
MF DOOM
Missy Elliot
Neptunes
Pete Rock
Q-Tip
Rick Rubin
RZA
Swizz Beatz
The Bomb Squad
Timbaland
Trackmasters
Tyler, The Creator

This coloring book is a companion to Riley Wallace’s From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop’s Greatest Producers

Dive into the Spot It! Puzzle Book, where all of your favourite Spot It! icons have combined to create more than 140 creative puzzles inspired by the award-winning game.

Everyone who loves Spot It! will enjoy these colorful challenges, with puzzles ranging from Spot the Difference and Mazes, to Odd One Out and cartoon Sudoku. There are even a series of head-to-head games for you to solve while racing against your friends. 

Soothe Yourself With These Creative Drawing Pages and Coloring Pages for Adults

Need some time to unwind? These mandala art activities provide a relaxing mindfulness for beginners experience for calming adult fun!

Mindfulness activities for the stressed adult. Each page has wonderful designs with relaxing patterns to boost your mindfulness throughout the day. Soothe yourself and get creative with these step by step mandala drawing pages. Part drawing book and part coloring book, this anxiety-reducing restorative art therapy experience is the perfect drawing book for adults who can’t draw!

Art therapy in a drawing book. Get relaxed and mindful with these mandala coloring pages packed with mindfulness activities for all artistic levels. Drawing and Coloring for Calm is a fun, creative, and approachable mindfulness art book for everyone. Beginners to drawing need no training or skills. The step by step process is easy and accessible to all—if you can hold a pencil, you can draw!

Inside, you’ll find:

• Step-by-step mandala drawing instructions for mandala art creations
• A design library to spark creativity in how you approach adult fun
• Cute coloring pages to encourage creativity, relaxation, and mindfulness activities

If you're looking for fun gifts for adults or enjoyed coloring books like Mandalas, or Mindful Mandalas, you’ll love Drawing and Coloring for Calm.

Celebrate Chicago and Exquisite Journaling

Nobody seems to know exactly why people started calling Chicago “The Windy City”. Maybe it was because of Chicago’s windy weather coming off of Lake Michigan or maybe it was a metaphorical jab at its supposedly boastful politicians. Whatever the origin the moniker stuck and now it’s a beautiful journal notebook.

A Windy City work of art. Whether you’re a lover of the "Windy City" or just can’t resist beautifully illustrated journals, you will enjoy having this vibrantly illustrated blank journal with Demask cover at your fingertips. Perfect for your purse, backpack, work bag, pocket, or desktop, this Anne Bentley designed work of art makes a great birthday gift, graduation gift, spontaneous gift−or gift to yourself.

Journaling in style. Well-constructed with lay flat binding, and high-quality cream lined paper, this delightfully illustrated journal is ideal for jotting thoughts, to-do lists, notes, or just personal musings.

If you are a fan of illustrated blank journals such as Lively Floral Stitched Lined Notebooks, the Botanicals Notebook Collection, or other Anne Bentley illustrated journals including Journal: Music Town, Journal: Fog City, or Journal: The Big Easy; you will love Windy City: Journal Notebook.

A Dive Into the World of Planning and Personal Growth

The complete guide for navigating the planning process, Journal Planning Magic features easy tips and visuals for effective execution and increased productivity using your journal as a tool.

Planning made simple. Journal Planning Magic is the ultimate companion for planning the different areas of our lives. No matter how organized or disorganized you might feel, this guide helps find which planning process works best for you, whether it be bullet journaling or something simpler. Filled with details and tips on drafting schedules for the day, week, month, and year—and lots of visual inspiration to get started—Journal Planning Magic encourages us to work on short term and personal goals on a regular basis.

From calendar events to personal goals. Life isn't perfect and neither are our plans. Therefore, it’s important to learn to adjust for life’s curveballs. Author Andrea Gonzalez of the Plan for Productivity platform teaches how you can stay on track, whether you are a student, recent graduate, busy parent, and beyond. Featuring advice on achieving personal goals from other experts in the field such as Ryder Carrol, Daniel Pink, Rory Vaden, and Stephen Covey—this guide has all the wisdom you need to plan effectively and get things done using just a journal.

Inside, you’ll find bonus productivity material like:

• Essential morning and evening routines and habits for personal growth
• Ways to personalize your planning system to your specific needs
• Bonus spreads, journal examples, and creativity tips to decorate your journal

If you’re into bullet, dot, or productivity journals—or simply enjoyed books like The Bullet Journal Method, Journal Me Organized, Dot Journaling, or Goal Getter (A Productivity Journal)—then you’ll love Journal Planning Magic.

Relaxing Coloring─Awakening the Knowledge Within

Janet Conner’s spiritual book Writing Down Your Soul has led to this adult coloring book and guided art journal, full of inspiring prompts and coloring pages to help you reach deep within yourself and connect to the divine. The result? You not only get to color a beautiful picture, but also create a beautiful life.

A peaceful space to reach into yourself and discover your truth. In Writing Down Your Soul, Janet Conner introduced tools to teach readers how to connect to the voice within, where soul knowledge and spiritual breakthroughs occur: "If you want to engage in a vibrant conversation with the wisdom that dwells just a hair below your conscious awareness, write. Write every day, at approximately the same time, with passion, honesty, and the intention of speaking with and listening to the voice within." As a natural extension and follow-up to Writing Down Your Soul, here is a companion coloring book and inspirational journal that offers space for the flow of creative self-exploration.

An adult coloring book full of writing prompts, coloring pages, and space for doodles. Structured around 22 key questions to ignite the imagination, such as "When I look out, what do I see?" and "If I could create the perfect gate to my extraordinary life, what would it look like?" The Soul Discovery Coloring Book invites readers to:

• Noodle: with silence, reflection, and staring off into space, allow images to come
• Doodle: not drawing to replicate, but allowing the picture to flow out of you
• Color: allowing the colors to choose you
• Scribble or soul write: scribbling and journaling because when we soul write, we write fast and messy to get ahead of our conscious mind

If you enjoy guided journals, motivational books, and inspirational books like A Book that Takes Its Time, True You, or Meera Lee Patel’s Made out of Stars, then you’ll love the Soul Discovery Coloring Book.

Decompress Your Stress

Anxious Art is for readers and doodlers seeking relief from anxiety and stress through meditative, creative processes.

What if we took our stress and used it to create art that brings us peace?

A 2016 study at Drexel university that examined the effects of creative activity on reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol discovered that “45 minutes of art making…resulted in statistically significant lowering of cortisol levels.” We all know cortisol is the stress hormone, so grab a pen or pencil and let the meditations and writing prompts in this mindfulness journal take you on a calming journey to a healthier, happier mind.

T.S. Eliot once said, “Anxiety is the handmaiden of creativity,” but if he had this creative journal during times of worry, he surely would have said creativity was the handmaiden to peace. With this friendly, calming companion, you will find that you are much more present in the here and now.

A unique guided journal that will calm and inspire: When used as self-expression, creativity can allow us to take part in what psychologists call “sublimation,” or the transformation of negative or socially unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable or even beautiful creations. Anxious Art offers inventive prompts, art projects, and affirmations to inspire artistic activities that distract from feelings of distress and anxiety. As you experience this transformative guided journal, you will work with:

• Lyrical affirmations that build self-confidence and reduce fear
• Therapeutic writing exercises that root you in the present and spark joy
• Doodling that calms your emotions
• Guided breathing exercises that bring you into the present moment

Fans of Wreck This Journal, Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal, or I Am Her Now, will love the calming benefits of Anxious Art.

A coloring book that brings back the whimsy and delight of the olden days, when more often than not it was the maiden who slayed the dragon, and the heads of tyrants were carried off at the end of a pike.

For both the good days and the difficult ones, this comforting guided journal helps manage pain and overwhelming stress by utilizing hope, gratitude, joy, and mindfulness.

Based on scientific research in neuroplasticity and created from a personal place in the author’s life, Mindful Intentions is designed to address the unique needs of people living with chronic illness or with chronic pain. This book is carefully organized into ten sections to provide comfort as well as teach the tools to build resiliency—the ability to survive what seems devastating, as well as the ability to move through the challenges of daily life. Creative prompts and engaging questions provide space for private reflection, and pain-reducing activities help bring levity and kindness to your life. There are also inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout to guide your journey through the book, and included at the back is a list of helpful resources.

In both lighter moments and in more challenging circumstances, use this journal as a reminder to take a deep breath and find the strength and peace in your own life.

A celebration of Oregon’s natural beauty, recreational delights, and quirky charms showcasing thirty-two scenes from every corner of the state, this coloring book provides hours of entertainment and relaxation. Bring your creative touch to everything from bikes to bridges to Bigfoot, from forests to food trucks to flora and fauna, from Crater Lake to Cannon Beach to the Cascades, and from Powell’s Books to the Pendleton Round-Up to the Painted Hills.