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Best Gift Shopping > Books > Puzzles and Games
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Sudoku: Medium to Hard(more) »rank: 2298by: Zachary Pitkow
Our review: :Sudoku craze and pairs the addictive logic-based game with a spectacularly handy format. Filled with 200 grids of varying difficulty, our pocket-sized hardcover notepads are perfect for strategizing on the bus or train. Now that's what we call a smart calculation! Detail |
The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques: Projects and Inspiration for Creative Canework(more) »rank: 3624by: Donna Kato
Our review: :In Venetian glassmaking, slender rods of molten glass are shaped, then cut to reveal amazingly detailed patterns: flowers, geometric shapes, dancing colors. These slices are called millefiori, “thousand flowers,” because they form a carpet of flowers when placed side by side. Now celebrity author Donna Kato shows crafters exactly how to re-create these intricate, fascinating designs in polymer clay. The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques reveals the entire process: how to work with the polymer clay, the basics of planning and creating a cane, and using color effectively. Dozens of canes, from simple to simply stunning, are included, and ... Detail |
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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 The Official Strategy Guide(more) »rank: 1531by: Double Jump
Our review: :In Venetian glassmaking, slender rods of molten glass are shaped, then cut to reveal amazingly detailed patterns: flowers, geometric shapes, dancing colors. These slices are called millefiori, “thousand flowers,” because they form a carpet of flowers when placed side by side. Now celebrity author Donna Kato shows crafters exactly how to re-create these intricate, fascinating designs in polymer clay. The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques reveals the entire process: how to work with the polymer clay, the basics of planning and creating a cane, and using color effectively. Dozens of canes, from simple to simply stunning, are included, and ... Detail |
The Prayer Shawl Companion: 38 Knitted Designs to Embrace, Inspire, and Celebrate Life(more) »rank: 6446by: Janet Bristow, Victoria Cole-Galo
Our review: :For many, the ultimate expression of spirituality is charity. And for years, people have been crafting prayer shawls - knitted wraps to comfort those in times of need and to help others celebrate special occasions. Written by the two women at the heart of this groundswell of charity knitting, The Prayer Shawl Companion presents 38 wondrous wraps for all occasions, from baptism to remembrance. The book includes easy, intermediate, and challenging patterns for such inspiring creations as The Calming Shawl, and the Friendship Patchwork Shawl, and many more. Since knitting itself can be a gloriously spiritual activity, Bristow and Cole-Galo ... Detail |
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The Know-it-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World(more) »rank: 236379by: A.J. Jacobs
Our review: :You go to school. You work hard. You go to university. You learn a lot. You're pretty pleased with yourself. You're erudite, well-read and know a whole bunch of obscure facts guaranteed at some point to appear in the questions on Mastermind or University Challenge. Then you get a job, and ten years later you stumble over Beckett but are eloquent about Big Brother and you discuss Kyle like you used to discuss Kierkegaard. Sound familiar? Well it happened to AJ Jacobs too. But he decided to do something about it. An editor at Esquire, Jacobs had built up an ... Detail |
World of Warcraft Atlas: The Burning Crusade (Brady Games - World of Warcraft)(more) »rank: 3299by: BradyGames
Our review: :BradyGames’ World of Warcraft Atlas: The Burning Crusade includes the following: Every region map used in The Burning Crusade, the first expansion of World of Warcraft Includes exclusive hand drawn town maps, with callouts for everything in town: vendors, trainers, shops, inns and quest targets Provides exhaustive index with complete listings of Quest NPCs, named enemies and unique creatures – along with their grid locations for easy cross referencing Platform: PCGenre: MMORPG Detail |
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The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real (Children's Classic Edition)(more) »rank: 3680681by: Margery Williams
Our review: :BradyGames’ World of Warcraft Atlas: The Burning Crusade includes the following: Every region map used in The Burning Crusade, the first expansion of World of Warcraft Includes exclusive hand drawn town maps, with callouts for everything in town: vendors, trainers, shops, inns and quest targets Provides exhaustive index with complete listings of Quest NPCs, named enemies and unique creatures – along with their grid locations for easy cross referencing Platform: PCGenre: MMORPG Detail |
The Theory of Poker(more) »rank: 5128by: David Sklansky
Our review: :The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky discusses theories and concepts applicable to nearly every variation of the game, including five-card draw (high), seven-card stud, hold ’em, lowball draw, and razz (seven-card lowball stud). This book introduces you to the Fundamental Theorem of Poker, its implications, and how it should affect your play. Other chapters discuss the value of deception, bluffing, raising, the slow-play, the value of position, psychology, heads-up play, game theory, implied odds, the free card, and semibluffing. Many of today’s top poker players will tell you that this is the book that really made a difference in ... Detail |
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Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook: Roleplaying Game Core Rules, 4th Edition(more) »rank: 4733by: Wizards RPG Team
Our review: :The first of three core rulebooks for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Game.The Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game has defined the medieval fantasy genre and the tabletop RPG industry for more than 30 years. In the D&D game, players create characters that band together to explore dungeons, slay monsters, and find treasure. The 4th Edition D&D rules offer the best possible play experience by presenting exciting character options, an elegant and robust rules system, and handy storytelling tools for the Dungeon Master.The Player's Handbook presents the official Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game rules as well as everything a ... Detail |
It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons(more) »rank: 3153by: Franklin Habit
Our review: :An affectionate and humorous celebration of every aspect of the craft of knitting, from buying—and hiding—massive quantities of yarn to wrestling with projects that go seriously awry to prescriptions for alleviating the stress brought on by holiday knitting. This witty collection represents a pitch-perfect send up of one of the most rapidly growing hobbies today. Including 75 cartoons, deftly rendered in pen and ink with watercolor wash, and several humorous short essays, every knitter is sure to find elements of themselves in this collection. Detail |