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'THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!' - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE 'I'M COMPLETELY OBSESSED' - OLIVIA BLACKE, author of A FATAL GROOVE * The 'utterly addictive' murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere * From G. T. Karber, the creator of the popular online daily mystery game Murdle, comes this fiendishly compulsive and absolutely killer collection of 100 original murder mystery logic puzzles. Join Deductive Logico and pit your wits against a slew of dastardly villains in order to discover: - Who committed the ghastly deed? - What weapon was used to dispatch the victim? - Where did the dreadful demise occur? These humorous mini-mystery puzzles challenge you to find whodunit, how, where, and why. Examine the clues, interview the witnesses, and use the power of deduction to complete the grid and catch the culprit. Packed with illustrations, codes, and maps, this is the must-have detective casebook for the secret sleuth in everyone. Are you the next Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot? You'll soon find out, if you dare to Murdle!

<b><i>Educated </i></b><b>meets <i>The Queen's Gambit</i> in this extraordinary memoir by International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch, who describes his upbringing in an abusive cult - and how chess ended up saving his life</b><br/><br/>Born into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical abuse, and neglect, he persevered. An international chess master and world-class commentator, Rensch's remarkable journey led him to being the face of Chess.com, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the world.<br/><br/>With unflinching honesty, Rensch recounts his life, starting from the moment he discovered chess in the summer of 1995, all the way up to being at the center of the most explosive cheating scandal in chess history.<br/><br/>He chronicles the traumas of being "special" in a cult that forced separation from his mother. Mentored by an alcoholic, Russian chess master, he found solace alongside suffering in his obsession for an ancient game, and chess became his only escape. Rensch rose through the chess ranks until a medical emergency nearly took him out of the game forever. And it almost did, until Chess.com came along.<br/><br/>Deeply heartfelt, keenly reflective, and haunting, <i>Dark Squares</i> is the never-before-told story of Danny Rensch's resilience, survival, and his enduring love for the game that saved him.

A lavishly designed, multipurpose journal for Dungeons &amp; Dragons lovers to fill with character sketches, campaign ideas, or school notes Richly packaged and highly customizable, this officially licensed blank journal is a must-have keepsake for Dungeons &amp; Dragons fans of all levels. Each section of the journal is filled with gridded or lined pages and includes five spreads of interstitial artwork as well as a back pocket for storing character sheets and notes. Whether you're a die-hard dungeon master looking to plot your next campaign, or a part-time player wanting to represent your favorite game, this one-of-a-kind journal is the ultimate companion to any RPG lover's quest.

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! Traumatised by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, doll-artisan hopeful Wakana Gojou passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the home economics room at his high school. To Wakana, people like beautiful Marin Kitagawa, a trendy girl who's always surrounded by a throng of friends, is practically an alien from another world. But when cheerful Marin - never one to be shy - spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in with the aim of roping her quiet classmate into her secret hobby: cosplay! Will Wakana's wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?!

The Danish are often said to be the happiest people in the world - could hygge be the key? Find that hygge feeling with this collection of over 160 cozy puzzles and heart-warming quotes.<br/><br/>The Danish art of living well has taken hold in our consciousness as we seek an antidote to stressful lives. Hard to pronounce (hooga is close) and even harder to translate into English, it is taking pleasure in simple, everyday moments and making them special, and being present enough to full appreciate them. It is sharing food with friends, lighting candles and cosying up with blankets around the fire in winter and sharing a picnic in the park in summer. It is cosiness, contentedness, comfort, and making the ordinary extraordinary.<br/><br/>The puzzles and quotes in this book are intended to evoke a feeling of hygge - as you immerse yourself in them you will be transported to a place of happy and comforting experiences. Many of the puzzle types will be familiar to you, including wordsearches, arrowords, codewords and word wheels. They're accompanied by beautiful, comforting quotes and a introduction on how to embrace the hygge feeling.

'Brilliantly clear and captivating prose' Stephen Fry <br/><br/>An award-winning mathematician explores the maths behind the games we love and why we love to play them. <br/><br/>Where should you move first in Connect 4? <br/><br/>What is the best property in Monopoly? <br/><br/>And how can pi help you win rock paper scissors? <br/><br/>Spanning millennia, oceans and continents, countries and cultures,<em> Around the World in 80 Games</em> gleefully explores how mathematics and games have always been deeply intertwined. Marcus du Sautoy investigates how games provided the first opportunities for deep mathematical insight into the world, how understanding maths can help us play games better, and how both maths and games are integral to human psychology and culture. <br/><br/>For as long as there have been people, there have been games, and for nearly as long, we have been exploring and discovering mathematics. A grand adventure,<em> Around the World in 80 Games</em> teaches us not just how games are won, but how they, and the maths behind them, shape who we are.

<b>Destress and escape from your busy schedule with this beautiful coloring book featuring 45 mandalas you can fill with your favorite colors.</b><br/><br/><i>Pretty Simple Coloring: Mandalas</i> is the perfect way to unwind and release your creativity. Filled with 45 mesmerizing mandalas, this book is the perfect escape no matter how busy your schedule. The beautiful line art mandalas are easy to see and designed to be quickly filled with your favorite colors. Relax and enjoy your coloring time-no matter how long or short-without the worry of straining your eyes or cramping your hands. Make the most of your free time with <i>Pretty Simple Coloring: Mandalas.</i>