Hobbies, quizzes and games

Richard Osman has been trying to settle the most important issues society faces today.

First published in 1953, Teach Yourself Cycling is a beautiful, lovingly reproduced window into a distant age, where understanding the good manners of the road and enjoying the innocence of the family picnic dominated life on two wheels.

With a few sorry exceptions, it's heartening to think that the gardener or bird-spotter of the 1950s or 60s would immediately recognise most of the songs that sing out over English gardens today.

First published in 1938, Teach Yourself To Fly was not only one of the very first Teach Yourself books to be published but the first to actually change the world.

'A typically Mayesque celebration of classic engineering .

Billions of you have watched their videos and millions of you have followed them on social media.

A festive treat filled with quiz questions, trivia, witty facts and longer stand-up style pieces from the stars of the hit BBC quiz show Pointless.

'No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.

**Winner Creative Child Magazine 2018 Preferred Choice Award**Kids will love folding their own cars, trucks, trains and planes with this easy origami kit!

THIS BOOK IS A MUST-HAVE FOR: staycationing, holidaying, hen or stag dos, parties, office fun, quiet days in.

Dive deep into the history of the world's most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos.

THE INSPIRATIONAL BESTSELLER from the manager who transformed English football 'Fantastic .

UPGRADE YOUR SMALL TALK GUIDED BY WORLD-LEADING WEATHER EXPERTS!

A ground-breaking approach to history where YOU choose the fate of WWII - perfect for readers of Bletchley Park Brainteasers and The GCHQ Puzzle Book.

Will you be flummoxed by this Great British distraction?

Stuck indoors?

The Book of the Year is back, with yet another pro-rogues gallery of the most amazing, audacious and absolutely absurd news of 2019.

A essential accessory for all hen parties and bachelorette gatherings.

The perfect gift for any music lover .

Also works well as emergency loo roll.

In a year when much of the news was believable but fake, comes a book packed with stories that are unbelievable but true.

Anyone who s ever seen or attended the PDC World Darts Championships knows that darts is no ordinary sport.

The essential guide to the simple art of growing stuff.

'Hello, is that Jonathan Rendall?

Do you know which Cluedo character was killed off in 2016?

Fastest wins.

Whether you're on lockdown with your family, partner, or flatmates: Games for Bored Adults is packed full of gaming inspiration to liven up any dull situation.

Neil collects bricks, Kevin is a roundabout enthusiast, John runs the Apostrophe Protection Society and Keith s actual job is watching paint dry.

Attention all Shipping Forecast fans.

Do you stop for PopMaster?

Do you know how many post boxes there are in the UK?

WHT CNNCTS THS CLS?

Build yourself a box and think outside of it.

RY CLV RNGH?

23 November 1963: The first ever episode of Doctor Who An Unearthly Child is broadcast.

For over half a century, Match of the Day has been essential viewing for football fans, whatever their allegiance and no programme has captured the star-studded era of the Premier League better.

Building your own hovervan or brewing your own beer?

Can you solve this sporting equation?

Dear God, what is it like in your funny little brains?

As the voice of darts , the inimitable Sid Waddell helped transform it from an unfashionable pub game to a massively successful international sport.

The championship winning England team presents for the very first time, 3,000 questions in a quiz book for all the family.

This text contains the official rules of a huge number of different card games and their variants, ranging from Whist to Poker and including everything in between.

This antique text contains a complete catalogue of Solitaire and Patience games, including tips, instructions, tactics, rules, and more.

This text contains a detailed treatise on card and dice games, providing information on odds, tips, tactics, and rules for a number of popular games including poker, Gin Rummy, and Blackjack.

This book was prepared with the design to having been to afford the novice of the game Bridge with sufficient theoretical knowledge of the principles and strategy of the game to enable the reader to commence the practise in a sound and intelligent manner.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This text contains a comprehensive guide to Canasta, a card game of the rummy family.

This antique book contains a detailed guide to learning and playing Canasta, and constitutes a quick way to learn this popular game with instructions for skillful play.

This antique book contains a detailed treatise on how to win at the card game Gin Rummy, with information on rules, terminology, odds, and technique.