Sports & Games

You don't have to be a genius... but it helps!
No special skills are needed to tackle these fiendish puzzles beyond common sense, logic and a tenacious will not to give up.

The inspirational story of one of Britain's golden girls from London 2012. Katherine Grainger has packed a lot into her 37 years, and in this autobiography she tells her life story - the highs, the lows, and her ultimate moment of glory in front of thousands of fans as an Olympic gold medallist.

They say it's possible to attain even one's wildest dreams through hard work and effort, and Lionel Messi is proof positive. Born with a growth hormone deficiency, the undaunted Argentinian soccer star went on to become one of the world's greatest soccer players. He's captained his Argentina and Barcelona ...

Clearly, someone is next-level famous when they go by a one-word name. From a young age, Neymar was included in a short list of dynamic soccer giants, and he has become the driving force behind several prestigious soccer clubs including Santos, Barcelona, and recently the French club Paris Saint-Germain. ...

The quadrennial summer Olympic Games is the biggest festival of sport on the planet, creating instant heroes and gallant losers, to say nothing of iconic moments of triumph and glory. Published in association with the official Olympic Museum in Lausanne, a foundation of the International Olympic Committee, ...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has risen to the top of soccer stardom with his remarkable performances in numerous top-tier soccer clubs throughout Europe, including Barcelona, Paris St-Germain, and Manchester United. The Swedish superstar has won Man of the Match awards at the UEFA European Championships and been ...

A selection of mental trials.

The 42 intricate dot-to-dot puzzles in this book provide hours of enjoyment and relaxing contemplation for those seeking to explore the heritage of the Mexican Day of the Dead.

Just when you thought the folks at Mensa had no more fiendishly difficult puzzles, they've come up with a volume that will leave you not only perplexed but begging for mercy!
In order to tackle this COMPENDIUM OF CONUNDRUMS, you'll need much more than common sense: you'll need a lot of time and mental ...

Within the pages of this beautiful book, you will encounter a variety of fascinating brainteasers. There are logical conundrums (Watchtower, Allegiance), number puzzles (Inkwell, Rosebush), lateral thinking posers (Mule Driver, Sphinx) and many more.
Solutions and explanations are included.

A charming and challenging quiz book for anyone who values queuing, from the beloved Very British Problems brand.

This collection of puzzles will test and build your capacity to see and make patterns, improve the speed and accuracy of your perception and hone your ability to make mental connections.

Just for fun you can use Challenge Your Intelligence to test yourself and discover what your strengths are. Maybe you like playing with numbers more than words, or can visualize shapes better than you can spell. Taking the tests will help you discover what type of thinker you are, and encourage you to ...

A year-by-year history of baseball.

Crosswords are enduringly popular with all age groups, from the very young to the very old - in a recent independent survey, solving crosswords came second only to gardening as the UK's most popular leisure pursuit. This book will feature a range of crossword puzzles from the straightforward to anagram, ...

You're never too young to enjoy the Olympic and Paralympic sports! Children are invited to join Wenlock and Mandeville as they run, jump, and dive into London 2012. With the help of their friends Grandpa, Grandma, Lily, and Jack, the lovable mascots show young readers how the simple movements they can ...