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“Life is more fun if you play games.” ― Roald Dahl, My Uncle Oswald This compendium brings together a selection of the very best games. There are parlour games, travel games, trivia games, riddles, puzzles and more. Traditional family favourites feature alongside an array of newly created games. The centrepieces of this collection are the six games: Descriptionary, Just a Minute, Lost for Words, Ultimate Charades, Quick Draw, and Trivial Disputes. In total, these six games alone include 1350 game cards (one e-reader page each). Most of the cards offer multiple gameplay options, so you can return to them again and again. These games require no set-up time, and can be instantly enjoyed with friends or family wherever you are. At Elsinore Books we pride ourselves on creating beautiful e-books, and devote great attention to formatting, and ease of navigation. This book contains a cleanly-styled contents page that permits easy movement between games. Each game occupies its own chapter, so you can move between games by pressing a single button on your e-reader. You can view a full listing of the games inside by clicking on the preview of this book and viewing the contents page. Some of the collection highlights are outlined below: Speaking Games Descriptionary: Players aim to describe as many words as possible in a 30-second time limit. 300 game cards are included. Each card has five words, one in each of the following categories: Places, Objects, Nature, Adjectives, and Random. Just a Minute: The popular game where players have to speak on a given topic for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation. 250 games cards are included. On each card players will find three topics to choose from. Lost For Words: Players face two challenges in this game: 1) To describe a given word without using any of the forbidden words listed beneath it 2) To describe a given word using no more than three words (and sometimes using only one word!) 300 game cards are included, and two challenges appear on every card. Acting and Character Games Ultimate Charades: Ultimate charades brings together elements of three games: classic charades, reverse charades, and adverbs. It’s a great game for families to enjoy together. You’ll find 200 cards here, each offering a choice of three options. Players will act out the titles of films, books, songs, and TV programmes, as well as proverbs, actions, famous people, and fictional characters. Pen and Paper Games Quick Draw: A sketch-off, where artists from each team race to depict words and phrases. There are 400 drawing challenges, spread across five categories: People and Animals, Things, Creative Works, Idioms, and Challenges. Travel and Trivia Games Trivial Disputes: A general knowledge listing quiz that can be played in teams or with everyone out for themselves. Among the things players must put in order: buildings by size, animals by weight, cars by top speed, films by box-office profits. There are 100 Cards, divided into ten games. Riddles and Puzzles. Five complete chapters from The Great Book of Riddles, also by Elsinore Books, are included in this compendium. You’ll have 50 of the finest riddles, puzzles and brainteasers to make your way through. There are classical logic puzzles, lateral thinking puzzles, mathematical brain teasers, word ladders, ditloids, and illustrated coins, cups, and toothpicks puzzles Here is one of the riddles you’ll find inside: The king’s two bodyguards developed an ingenious method for assuring the king’s safety. With the king standing between them, they would face in opposite directions; one looking to the west and the other to the east, but at the same time, and without the use of any reflective surfaces, they would both be able to observe the king clearly. How was this possible?
A Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavor? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 color photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.
What begins as a test of bravery or a sleepover activity—chanting in front of a mirror, riding an elevator alone, taking pictures in the dark—can become something . . . dangerous. This compendium collects the most spine-chilling games based on urban legends from around the world. Centuries–old games such as Bloody Mary and Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board are detailed alongside new games from the internet age, like The Answer Man, a sinister voice that whispers secrets to whomever manages to contact him with a cellphone. With step-by-step instructions, historical context, and the stakes for each game, this black handbook is the ideal gift for anyone looking for a late-night thrill—but beware who, or what, may come out to play.
Hurl Spells Faster than Ever Before with this Invaluable Accessory from Wizards of the Coast and GaleForce 9 The Spellbook cards are an invaluable resource for both players and Dungeon Masters. With these spell details at their fingertips, they can save time, keep the action up, and avoid stalling the game by flipping through books. Each deck contains laminated cards that players and Dungeon Masters can use as a quick reference resource during Dungeon & Dragons tabletop play. There are currently eight decks (each sold separately): Arcane Spell Deck (For any class that utilizes arcane cantrips and spells like wizards and sorcerers), Bard Spell Deck, Cleric Spell Deck, Druid Spell Deck, Paladin Spell Deck, Martial Powers & Races Deck (Includes spell-like racial abilities, Monk and Barbarian spell-like abilities, and fighter maneuvers), Ranger Spell Deck, Xanathar's Guide to Everything Spell Deck (Contains spells found in the D&D supplement, Xanathar's Guide to Everything)
From the beloved American heritage brand, The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there. The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States. The second section contains camp essentials—what to pack and how to plan your camping trip—and the final section contains a series of how-tos. • Entries include a brief history of national parks, packing lists, and step-by-step tutorials for starting a fire, pitching a tent, and brewing a cup of coffee in the wilderness. • Filled with tried-and-true advice, illustrations, and informative text • An inviting and instructive tool for anyone who wants to explore the great outdoors Whether you're an avid outdoorsperson, a weekend explorer, or an aspirational adventurer, this handbook will inspire you to pack a bag and spend some time in the wilderness. For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands. Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are revered by those who love the great outdoors. • An inviting and instructive tool for those who want to start sleeping under the stars • Great book for Pendleton fans, outdoorsy types, and longtime campers and first-timers alike • Add it to the shelf with books like Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival by Dave Canterbury, Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting, and How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere by Bradford Angier
From the beloved writer Nina Stibbe, a warm and funny story of a woman changing her life at 60. 'A unique comic voice, endlessly funny' - David Nicholls, author of One Day 'Painfully funny, but also deeply moving' - Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and Bliss What does it mean to start again at sixty? Nina Stibbe is surprised to find herself asking this question as she leaves married life behind in Cornwall and heads back to London after twenty years away for what she calls ‘a year-long sabbatical’. She takes up lodgings at the house of writer Deborah Moggach, unprepared for how she, and the city, has changed and now wondering whether freedom is all it’s cracked up to be . . . As heard on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour 'An utter, UTTER treat! It was like spending time with my most clever, insightful, funny, FUNNY friend' - Marian Keyes 'Vulnerable, sharp, funny, wise' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry 'No one writes heartbreak more hilariously, or hilarity more heartbreakingly' - Katherine Heiny 'So sharp and funny, blissfully gossipy, enviably well-observed . . . I loved it' - India Knight
Perfect Party Games is essential reading for anyone who has a party to plan. Whether you need some ideas to keep everyone entertained at a family get-together or you're organising a big do for your child's whole primary school class, you're bound to find inspiration in this collection of over 200 fun-filled games. With easy-to-follow instructions for everything from 'Alphabet tales' to 'Yes or no', and an indispensable guessing games section offering film, book and TV programme titles, Perfect Party Games will help provide hours of fun for everyone. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.
How do you light a decent campfire? What can you do if it rains? And what exactly is 'glamping'? Find the answer to all these and more inside The Camping Pocket Bible, a camping gift full of camping tips and trivia for the first-time and the experienced camper alike - whether you know your A-frame from your I-pole or are still trying to work out your bivvy from your billy. From the basics of pitching a tent and lighting a campfire to fun ideas for the more experienced camper, you'll find all the essential information you need to know about camping in this one handy easy-to-read guide. Inside The Camping Pocket Bible discover the enduring popularity of camping from Baden Powell and the Scout Movement to the resurgence of 'staycations' today. Dip in to ideas for fantastic food you can cook on a camping stove or barbeque, learn campfire songs and make sure you've got all the right camping equipment to make sure you have the best camping holiday. Taking your kids camping? Find out the extra camping equipment you need and be prepared with camping friendly games and activities to keep the kids entertained. Looking for a more unusual romantic getaway? Discover some of the more unusual types of 'tent' available - from gypsy caravans and log cabins to double decker buses and vintage American caravans. The Camping Pocket Bible also includes fascinating trivia about how camping has developed since the very first campsites, innovative tips on what to do if (or when?) it rains and information on wild camping through to yurts, bell tents and other luxury camping ideas as made famous by celebrity 'glampers' Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Jamie Oliver. Inside, you'll find out where you can enjoy camping complete with the luxuries of iPod docking stations, and wood burning stove, as well as learn how to deal with mud, lack of showers and hangovers with your very own festival camping survival guide an. The Camping Pocket Bible also contains useful details on the Countryside Code, basic first aid and camping etiquette and hygiene and offers ideas about how to get yourself in the camping mood with some classic camping films... Small, durable and perfectly designed to be carried on camping trips, make sure The Camping Pocket Bible is a firm fixture on your camping checklist. 'I’ve had 20 years of jet-setting around the world, but nothing beats a simple camping holiday in the UK with my husband and two small boys.' Sarah Beeny 'To look at the birds, go hiking, camping and jogging and running, walking along the beach, playing games and sometimes being alone with the great outdoors… It's very special to me.' Larry Wilcox 'All I need is a beautiful view, a tarpaulin on the ground, a bedroll and a small fire.' Saba Douglas-Hamilton 'Is it weird, taking my Louis Vuitton bag camping?' Jessica Simpson This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The DIY Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible, The London Pocket Bible, The Allotment Pocket Bible and The Outdoor Pocket Bible.
• Planets in the zodiac and earth space houses • Assignments of metals, precious stones, etc. • Deaneries and Dignities of the Planets • The Aspectarium of the Planets/Axes • Transit interpretation with all main and secondary aspects • Enclosed zodiac signs • Fields special analysis with complete ruler system • Fixed star positions of all planets/axes • Conjunction of the planets to inner/outer midpoints • Astromedical analysis, remedies, therapy • Medieval zodiac degree oracle sayings • Sabian symbols of the degrees of the zodiac • Lunar Nodes in Fields, Signs and Aspects • Aspects on the sensitive points • Interpretation of the mirror points • Analysis by element, dynamics, etc. • Stars in the most important place • Radix and Mundane transits • Large synastry partnership comparison Art and Stars Parallel to the respective prevailing faiths, celestian art has existed all over the world, in every country and in all cultures, over thousands of years. The author devotes himself to this fascinating phenomenon in art projects, drama, film, architecture, sculpture, literature and music. www.ArsAstrologica.com