Random House New Releases - Games - Reference

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring by Gabe Fajuri

2013-07-30T00:30:00-05:00

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring A Complete Compendium of Astonishing Illusions
Written by Gabe Fajuri

eBook, 352 pages | Quirk Books | Games - Magic; Games - Reference; Games - Optical Illusions | $16.95 | 978-1-59474-704-5 (1-59474-704-0)

Behold the secrets of the world’s greatest conjurer! Stretch handkerchiefs! Bend spoons!

Until his untimely death on stage in 1936, the Amazing Mr. Mysterio was one of the world’s most celebrated magicians—a brilliant showman who rivaled Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston with his astonishing performances. And now, with the publication of Mysterio’s Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring, his secrets are finally made known to the world.

This giant compilation of techniques and variations features illustrated step-by-step instructions for card tricks, rope effects, mind-reading magic, stage illusions, and more. Readers will learn how to vanish coins, produce rabbits, predict the future, escape from captivity, and even make a person disappear. With effects ranging from intimate tricks to epic on-stage illusions, Mysterio’s Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring is an indispensable reference for magicians of all ages.

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces by Peter Vesterbacka

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular Game
Written by Rhett Allain
Foreword by Peter Vesterbacka

Hardcover, 160 pages | National Geographic | Humor - Form - Trivia; Science - Physics; Games - Reference | $22.95 | 978-1-4262-1287-1 (1-4262-1287-9)

Another Angry Birds National Geographic mash-up! This fun, engaging paperback uses Angry Birds to explain the physics at work in the world--and behind the popular game.

National Geographic's trademark science blends with Angry Birds' beloved entertainment to take readers into the world of physics. Rhett Allain, physics professor and Wired blogger explains basic scientific principles in fun, accessible ways; the Angry Birds come along for the ride to illustrate concepts we see in the real world--as well as in the Angry Birds games. Packed with science and a sense of humor, this book will improve readers' understanding of the world and how it works--and it may just improve their Angry Birds scores as well.

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces by Peter Vesterbacka

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular Game
Written by Rhett Allain
Foreword by Peter Vesterbacka

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | National Geographic | Humor - Form - Trivia; Science - Physics; Games - Reference | $13.95 | 978-1-4262-1172-0 (1-4262-1172-4)

Simple Rules for Card Games by Potter Style

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Simple Rules for Card Games Instructions and Strategy for 20 Games
Written by Potter Style

Hardcover, 128 pages | Potter Style | Games - Card Games; Games - Reference | $10.00 | 978-0-7704-3385-7 (0-7704-3385-5)

Rules for Card Games is a sophisticated guide to 30 of the most popular card games with easy-to-follow text and illustrations. Perfectly priced at $10.00, this hardcover volume is just the right impulse item to pair with high-end and inexpensive gifts alike (a bottle of scotch, a cocktail shaker, a tin of gourmet popcorn, or a classic pack of Bicycle playing cards). The book is designed with ultimate cross-over appeal in mind; it's a great offering for hostesses, dads, grandparents, and college kids. After all, card games bring all kinds of people together!

While there are many "ultimate" card rule books crammed with fine print, this book represents a selective group of 30 of the most popular and easy-to-learn games. The text is easy to follow and, wherever possible, diagrams and illustrations are used to help spell out the rules and strategy.

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring by Gabe Fajuri

2010-10-01T00:30:00-05:00

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring
Written by Gabe Fajuri

Trade Paperback, 352 pages | Quirk Books | Games - Magic; Games - Reference; Games - Optical Illusions | $16.95 | 978-1-59474-496-9 (1-59474-496-3)

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Friday), Volume I by Nyt

1996-12-28T00:30:00-05:00

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Friday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

Paperback, 224 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Crosswords; Games - Reference | $5.99 | 978-0-8041-1583-4 (0-8041-1583-4)

Monday's Crosswords Do with Ease

Tuesday's Crosswords Not a Breeze

Wednesday's Crosswords Harder Still

Thursday's Crosswords Take Real Skill

Friday's Crosswords -- You've Come This Far...

Saturday's Crosswords -- You're a Star!

For millions of people, the New York Times crossword puzzles are as essential to each day as the first cup of coffee in the morning. Now, for the first time ever, these premier puzzles are available in six clever installments. With each day of the week, the puzzles increase gradually in skill level; Monday's the easiest, but Saturday's sure to challenge! Push your mental muscles a little harder each day with America's favorite sophisticated -- and fun -- pastime: the New York Times crossword puzzles!

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Monday), Volume I by Nyt

1996-12-28T00:30:00-05:00

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Monday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

Paperback, 224 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Crosswords; Games - Reference | $5.99 | 978-0-8041-1579-7 (0-8041-1579-6)

Monday's Crosswords Do with Ease Tuesday's Crosswords Not a Breeze Wednesday's Crosswords Harder Still Thursday's Crosswords Take Real Skill Friday's Crosswords -- You've Come This Far...Saturday's Crosswords -- You're a Star!

For millions of people, the New York Times crossword puzzles are as essential to each day as the first cup of coffee in the morning. Now, for the first time ever, these premier puzzles are available in six clever installments. With each day of the week, the puzzles increase gradually in skill level; Monday's the easiest, but Saturday's sure to challenge! Push your mental muscles a little harder each day with America's favorite sophisticated -- and fun -- pastime: the New York Times crossword puzzles!

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Thursday), Volume I by Nyt

1996-12-28T00:30:00-05:00

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Thursday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

Paperback, 224 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Crosswords; Games - Reference | $5.99 | 978-0-8041-1582-7 (0-8041-1582-6)

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Tuesday), Volume I by Nyt

1996-12-28T00:30:00-05:00

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Tuesday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

Paperback, 224 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Crosswords; Games - Reference | $5.99 | 978-0-8041-1580-3 (0-8041-1580-X)

"Tuesday's crosswords not a breeze . . ." Now, for the first time ever, these premier puzzles are available in six clever installments. Original.

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Wednesday), Volume I by Nyt

1996-12-28T00:30:00-05:00

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Wednesday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

Paperback, 224 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Crosswords; Games - Reference | $5.99 | 978-0-8041-1581-0 (0-8041-1581-8)

According to Hoyle by Richard L. Frey

1996-08-27T00:30:00-05:00

According to Hoyle Official Rules of More Than 200 Popular Games of Skill and Chance With Expert Advice on Winning Play
Written by Richard L. Frey

Trade Paperback, 304 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Card Games; Games - Card Games - Bridge; Games - Reference | $15.00 | 978-0-449-91156-3 (0-449-91156-X)

"A must for anyone who wants to play a game and play it correctly."
Charles H. Goren
Whether you play card games, dice games, parlor games, word games, chess, checker, backgammon, or solitaire games, here is a comprehensive, up-to-date book with the complete rules of your favorite games of skill and chance. ACCORDING TO HOYLE gives not only the rules but expert advice on winning, too.

From the Paperback edition.

Official Rules of Card Games by Albert H. Moorehead

1996-08-27T00:30:00-05:00

Official Rules of Card Games
Written by Albert H. Moorehead

Trade Paperback, 336 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Card Games; Games - Reference | $16.00 | 978-0-449-91158-7 (0-449-91158-6)

With complete rules on more than 300 popular card games, including the new international laws of contract bridge, this comprehensive book also includes special sections on: choosing games for particular occasions, teaching card games to children, the etiquette of card games, technical terms used in card games, and more.

From the Paperback edition.

Simple Checkmates by A.J. Gilliam

1996-04-30T00:30:00-05:00

Simple Checkmates
Written by A.J. Gilliam

Trade Paperback, 240 pages | Ballantine Books | Games - Chess; Games - Board; Games - Reference | $15.00 | 978-0-345-40307-0 (0-345-40307-X)

Here is the classic guide to winning chess for beginners. Recommended by chess coaches the world over, it presents a wide range of specific chess positions and asks the reader to find the next move or series of moves that lead to checkmate -- with two diagrams per page and the answers spelled out underneath.

The beauty of Simple Checkmates is that it turns learning into a game. It's fun, it's fascinating, it's fundamental -- an invaluable tool for anyone who wants not only to play chess, but to win at chess. With more than 430 diagrams in all, this book is certain to take you -- or your children -- to a whole new level op play.

According to Hoyle by Richard L. Frey

1985-12-12T00:30:00-05:00

According to Hoyle
Written by Richard L. Frey

Paperback, 304 pages | Fawcett | Games - Card Games; Games - Card Games - Bridge; Games - Reference | $7.99 | 978-0-449-21112-0 (0-449-21112-6)

Go for Beginners by Kaoru Iwamoto

1977-03-12T00:30:00-05:00

Go for Beginners
Written by Kaoru Iwamoto

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | Pantheon | Games - Reference | $12.95 | 978-0-394-73331-9 (0-394-73331-2)

Go, an ancient, subtly beautiful game of territory, is the oldest game in the world still played in its original form. This book contains its rules, techniques, a glossary of terms, and a list of international and American Go organizations.

Random House New Releases - Games - Reference

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring by Gabe Fajuri

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring A Complete Compendium of Astonishing IllusionsWritten by Gabe Fajuri

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces by Peter Vesterbacka

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular GameWritten by Rhett Allain Foreword by Peter Vesterbacka

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces by Peter Vesterbacka

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular GameWritten by Rhett Allain Foreword by Peter Vesterbacka

Simple Rules for Card Games by Potter Style

Simple Rules for Card Games Instructions and Strategy for 20 GamesWritten by Potter Style

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring by Gabe Fajuri

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring Written by Gabe Fajuri

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Friday), Volume I by Nyt

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Friday), Volume I Written by Nyt

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Monday), Volume I by Nyt

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Monday), Volume I Written by Nyt

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Thursday), Volume I by Nyt

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Thursday), Volume I Written by Nyt

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Tuesday), Volume I by Nyt

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Tuesday), Volume I Written by Nyt

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Wednesday), Volume I by Nyt

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Wednesday), Volume I Written by Nyt

According to Hoyle by Richard L. Frey

According to Hoyle Official Rules of More Than 200 Popular Games of Skill and Chance With Expert Advice on Winning PlayWritten by Richard L. Frey

Official Rules of Card Games by Albert H. Moorehead

Official Rules of Card Games Written by Albert H. Moorehead

Simple Checkmates by A.J. Gilliam

Simple Checkmates Written by A.J. Gilliam

According to Hoyle by Richard L. Frey

According to Hoyle Written by Richard L. Frey

Go for Beginners by Kaoru Iwamoto

Go for Beginners Written by Kaoru Iwamoto

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring A Complete Compendium of Astonishing Illusions
Written by Gabe Fajuri

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular Game
Written by Rhett Allain
Foreword by Peter Vesterbacka

National Geographic Angry Birds Furious Forces The Physics at Play in the World's Most Popular Game
Written by Rhett Allain
Foreword by Peter Vesterbacka

Simple Rules for Card Games Instructions and Strategy for 20 Games
Written by Potter Style

Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring
Written by Gabe Fajuri

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Friday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Monday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Thursday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Tuesday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles (Wednesday), Volume I
Written by Nyt

According to Hoyle Official Rules of More Than 200 Popular Games of Skill and Chance With Expert Advice on Winning Play
Written by Richard L. Frey

Official Rules of Card Games
Written by Albert H. Moorehead

Simple Checkmates
Written by A.J. Gilliam

According to Hoyle
Written by Richard L. Frey

Go for Beginners
Written by Kaoru Iwamoto