Sports & Games

A gloriously illustrated history of the videogame and its legacy for both our mindscapes and video technology.

World Rugby Records is a special celebration of rugby excellence, featuring not only a host of records from teams and tournaments around the world (in all the game's formats), but also the stats and stories behind them as well as a series of detailed biographies on some of the greatest players ever to have played the game.

If you're one of the 100,000,000 registered users of World of Tanks, or want to begin playing, this fully authorized commander's guide is a must-have It offers newcomers tips and advice to get up to speed quickly, helps more experienced tankers improve their game, and makes a superb souvenir for all ...

This revised and updated edition includes stories on: Bono's cycling accident in Central Park; the wedding of Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson, when they rode to church on white bicycles; the London 2012 Olympic Games and 2014 Commonwealth Games cycling events; the Tour de Yorkshire starting in 2015 ...

Each puzzle in this book is constructed in a manner that will make the circumstances fit one, and only one, reasonable and logical answer.

Filled with facts, stats, and photographs, this book takes you into the world of the Swedish soccer superstar Written in a lively, buzzing style, and filled with fun features, fantastic photographs, and enlightening quotes, this book celebrates the Swedish maestro's early life and his career on and off ...

A collection of more than 150 varied puzzles.

Exercising your brain is like exercising your body - with the right program, you can keep your brain young, strong, agile, and adaptable.
Here are 575 lively and unexpected word puzzles, trivia quizzes, brainteasers, tongue twisters, logic conundrums, and picture games that are fun and engaging to play ...

Al Alvarez's writing career has come in many guises. One of the most influential post-war critics, he has written profoundly and eloquently about writers and their craft for over fifty years. But Alvarez has also been a passionate amateur of risky pursuits and has written about these subjects with perception. This is a collection of his essays.

A quiz, and an eye-opening journey through British railway history

Follows on from Wordle Challenge, which shot to the top of the UK Market frontlist chart with sales of over 60,000 copies since publication on 15 March 2022.

Insightful and humorous, On Cricket is an intelligent exposition of the game's idiosyncratic culture and its enduring appeal by Mike Brearley, one of England's finest cricket captains.

But away from the cheering terraces are bastions of professional men's football viewed the mass popularity of women's soccer with increasing alarm.On 5 December 1921 the Football Association met in London.

From South America and Africa, kids as young as 13 are leaving poverty-stricken families for a new life in Europe, having been sold the vision of untold riches and the trappings of professional football. This is football's slave trade - the beautiful game turned ugly.

Talent-spotted by scouts, these ...

Carlton Books presents their newest addition to puzzle collections around the country: Pocket Brain Training. All six are the ideal size to fit in your pocket, handbag or simply to carry with you in the car, on public transport or in bed - anywhere. Train your brain wherever you are!

Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend touring rider, or an off-road dirt fiend, this comprehensive guide from the experts at Cycle World magazine has the tried-and-true tips and tricks you need. Covers buying the right bike, riding safely, touring on two wheels, and maintaining and repairing your ...

Whether you're fishing for salmon, trout, bass, or carp, this practical guide to fly fishing will help you improve your technique, upgrade your equipment, and hook your prize fish.
From the same team that brought you the Total Fishing Manual, comes the book fly fishing fanatics have been waiting for: ...

This fascinating book takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action.

Do you want to jazz up your dinner parties or get-togethers? Are you looking for exciting new games to play at your wild house parties? With old classics like Spoons and the Cereal Box Game, alongside new gems waiting to be discovered such as Mafia and Slip It In, this is the only book you need to become a legendary party host.