The classic board game backgammon has been called 'the perfect combination of skill and luck'. It may look complicated on first glance, but this absorbing, fun game really couldn't be simpler. This he
Chess takes a lifetime to master . . . but this innovative teaching guide by Brian Byfield and Gray Jolliffe will have you playing the game with confidence in just ten minutes. Armed with this clever
Grand master and prolific chess author Neil McDonald explains every single move made in 30 striking tactical or strategical games played over the last quarter century. Each of these games has been car
A delightfully Danish guide to whittling for the home, crammed with projects for all ages and abilities. Our interest in the simple but satisfying art of whittling has never been higher. Our Danish-in
Improve your play and get to the next level by mastering these 300 of the most important positions in chess. These are positions every chess player must know, presented by an international grandm
A reissue of a cult design book about Nova, the groundbreaking British magazine of the 60s and 70s, with a new introduction. Nova 1965-1975 celebrates one of the most influential magazines in histor
Journey along the length of the famed Thames River on a spectacular photographic tour. Spanning almost 150 years, the images in this evocative history include the work of some of the pioneers and lead
The illustrations of Brian Cook from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have become iconic. His heightened use of colour, in a flat colour poster style, is much imitated, but never surpassed. His jacket cover
The Sicilian Bb5 is the most popular and successful Anti-Sicilian variation. Vassily Ivanchuk used it to score a stunning win against Gary Kasparov at Linares in 1991. It has since become recognized a
Play chess? This is an essential book for anyone looking to improve their game. Understanding chess tactics makes you a better player, and this accessible A to Z guide explains the game's key terms an
Do things in style, with this essential advice from a real British butler to the rich and famous! As we know from Downton Abbey, there’s nothing like a butler for properly entertaining a crowd. Thi
Want to paint in acrylics? With step-by-step demonstrations, an expert artist shows you how to master the medium in no time at all! Painter, teacher, and writer Soraya French has distilled her kn
Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time—but only the Grandmaster can find that other 25 percent. Packed with tips, tricks, and practical
Poker is more popular than ever, so don't miss out; get in on the game with this great guide. It's filled with all the basics plus diagrams, cartoons, and coverage of the most popular type, Texas Hold
