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"From the New York Times-bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From, a look at he world-changing innovations we made while keeping ourselves entertained. This lushly illustrated history of popular entertainment takes along-zoom approach, contending that the pursuit of novelty and wonder is a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. Steven Johnson argues that, throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation...
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A wooden spoon?
A ball of string?
A handful of coins?
There's a game for that.
Whether you're looking to fill an hour or a wet weekend, in this brilliant compendium you'll find games for every occasion that can be played with objects all of us have around us.
Handily organised by object, with updates on some old classics and prompts to create new versions with your own twist, this is the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends and family.
There's...
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"UNBORED Games has all the smarts, creativity, and DIY spirit of the original UNBORED ("It's a book! It's a guide! It's a way of life!" --Los Angeles Magazine), but with a laser-like focus on the activities we do for pure fun: to while away a rainy day, to test our skills and stretch our imaginations--games. There are more than seventy games here, 50 of them all new, plus many more recommendations, and they cover the full gambit, from old-fashioned...
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The train you're escorting through the Wild West contains some precious cargo. It's up to you to survive the adventure and escort it home safely. Tombstone Express is a brand new Unlock! adventure for up to six players. Unlock! is a series of escape adventures for up to six players. With one hour on the clock, players work through a deck of sixty cards as a team, searching for clues, combining objects, and solving puzzles. The free Unlock! companion...
14) Shadow magic
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Explains what shadows are and how they are formed, and tells how to make a sundial and a shadow show.
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"There are endless possibilities for keeping spirits high and brains engaged at home, including throwing a virtual party, holding family Olympics, learning a magic trick, making a flip book, and many more. Doodles, jokes, and entertaining tips enliven thecrafts, games, adventures, projects, and creative boredom-busting activities the whole family will enjoy. Most call for common crafting gear and household items, ensuring hours of fun at the tip of...
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"'About this Book' In our always-on, productivity-addicted lifestyles, we tend to think of the pursuit of fun as being indulgent, even immature and childish. When we do find the time to relax or care for ourselves, we tend to turn to activities that are not actually restorative: binging Netflix, scrolling through Twitter, or indulging our FOMO on Instagram. Through years of research, journalist Catherine Price has learned the truth: far from being...
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In addition to profiles of more than a dozen famous women, this clever book also provides complete how-to instructions, along with diagrams for sneaky gadgets, survival skills, magic tricks, communication codes, science and crafting projects, as well as recycling and conservation techniques.--From publisher description.
18) Clip-clop
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Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck all take Mr. Horse up on his offer of a ride and encourage him to run faster and faster until they are in danger of falling off.
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Follow eight Home Haunters in their pursuit to transform their suburban homes into visions of the macabre. Their obsession with Halloween has led them to spend thousands of dollars and dedicate countless hours and resources to create their horrific attractions. Meet all sorts of different haunters from basic yard haunts to some so extreme they go beyond their property lines.
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