Lifestyle and Hobbies

From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, and the Sunday Times bestseller What If?, even more hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.

Everything you need to know about ear, face, and body piercings—from how to find a skilled professional piercer to best practices for safe healing and optimal results.   “As a piercer, nurse, and educator, I can say without a doubt that this is the most complete book ever written for all people in our industry.”—David A. Vidra, founder and president of Heal

Whether you are a die-hard puzzler or just looking to unplug and chill, this puzzle will provide hours of entrancing, mind-boggling entertainment. The puzzle features a geometric floor mosaic from Ancient Rome that is bordered by smaller geometrical fragments that making the puzzle a little more difficult.

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled quiet, it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention

From the most miserable and dangerous work environments to conquering the fine salons in all corners of the world. True Fit – A Collected History of Denim is the story of the origin and evolution of jeans and of the people behind the garments. Viktor Fredbäck is a Swedish jeans collector who goes to the Nevada desert and digs up 19th century jeans from disused silver mines. Follow along on his journey.

"Nobody normal ever accomplished anything meaningful in this world." - Jonathan Byers From Hawkins to the Upside Down, explore the strange and spooky world of Stranger Things with this first-ever, official Netflix colouring book.

Designed for beginning as well as experienced tarot readers, Holistic Tarot offers a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to the use of the tarot deck for tapping into subconscious knowledge and creativity.

This treasure trove for the modern knitter presents 150 new and innovative cable stitch patterns (ranging from basic to complex) and offers an enlightening guide on how cables are engineered and how knitters can design their own.

An illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, illustrations, and visual ephemera behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity.

Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the filming locations for the award-winning Netflix series The Crown. The series recreates the romance and intrigue at the heart of our very own royal family and within these pages we seek out the settings so integral to the story, linking each ‘fictional’ site to its real-life counterpart. Covering the first four series, starting with Princess Elizabeth’s

Tips and techniques for spectacular and sustainable gift wrapping From simple bows and neat corners to Japanese fabric wrapping, this book shows how to wow friends and family with beautifully wrapped gifts while minimising waste. You will learn how to master the art of wrapping through easy step-by-step instructions of key techniques. There are ideas for creating both simple and intricat

A saucy, salacious and sometimes hair-raising selection of anonymous postcards, Sex Secrets reveals the bedroom habits of the nation, brought to you by the creator of the bestselling Lockdown Secrets.

Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of flowers for every day of the year. Every day of the year a different species of flower bursts into bloom somewhere in the world. This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric and historical stories behind them.   Discover the magnificent magnolia, which evolved more than 95 million y

Make your own animal origami models with this book and printed papers. Explore the best nature has to offer, with 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a cheeky monkey to a sneaky snake and even a lovely lion. These friendly animals can be used as lovely gifts to give to friends

Learn how to play chess the Bobby Fischer way with the fastest, most efficient, most enjoyable method ever devised. Whether you're just learning the game or looking for more complex strategies, these practice problems and exercises will help you master the art of the checkmate. This book teaches through a programmed learning method: It asks you a question. If you give the right answer, it goes o

This landmark volume explores the history, design, and cultural impact of the iconic LEGO® minifigure. Driven by compelling essays, lush full-color photography, infographics, and never-before-seen visuals from inside LEGO archives and beyond, this book reveals why the minifigure matters - as a beloved toy and as a singular cultural icon.