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A fun football-themed puzzle activity book that will keep children busy for hours with games and word and number puzzles. Boggle your brain and enjoy hours of football-themed fun with Football School's The Ultimate Puzzle Activity Book. Packed with over 200 brain-teasers, wordsearches, riddles, maths puzzles and logic games, this book is perfect for car journeys, planes and rainy days and is the ideal gift for any young football fan.

Put your wits—and survival instincts—to the test! Publisher’s Note: Perilous Problems for Puzzle Lovers was previously published in the UK under the title So You Think You’ve Got Problems? In Perilous Problems for Puzzle Lovers, Alex Bellos collects 125 of the world’s greatest stumpers—many dangerous to your person, and all dangerous to your pride. Brace yourself to wrestle with wordplay, grapple with geometry, and scramble for survival. For example . . . Ten lions and a sheep are in a pen. Any lion who eats the sheep will fall asleep. A sleeping lion will be eaten by another lion, who falls asleep in turn. If the lions are all perfect logicians, what happens? Bellos pairs his fiendish brainteasers with fascinating history, so you’ll meet Alcuin, Sam Loyd, and other puzzle masters of yore—in between deranged despots and wily jailers with an unaccountable taste for riddles. Will you make it out alive? And what about the sheep?

A unique entry in the selling like hotcakes grown-up colouring category, from a bestselling math writer and a topnotch illustrator: 78 colouring designs and games that explore symmetry, fractals, tessellations, randomness, and more!

How much do you know about football and the world? Test yourself and your friends with over 300 brain-busting questions from Football School. Discover questions on star strikers, crafty coaches, momentous matches and much, much more

The second book in the groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through football.This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads - and it's all about football. What is a vomitory? When do footballers wee? Where do goalkeepers let in chickens? When did women start playing football? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in chapters on subjects such as biology, maths and history. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons and filled with laugh-out-loud gags this is the perfect book for any boy or girl who loves football.

Crossing continents and borders, bestselling author Alex Bellos has gathered more than one hundred of the world's best conundrums that test your deduction, intuition and street smarts. These lexical perplexities uncover the secrets of languages from Ancient Egyptian to internet slang and will delight fans of wordplay, Sudoku and anyone with a curiosity about the world. Some of the problems are as simple as ABC. Others will have you muttering "it's all Greek to me". Together they celebrate the rich diversity of human language and culture

The fourth book in the bestselling series that teaches you amazing facts about the world through football. This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads - and it's all about football! Discover when robots play football, where the highest ever football match took place, how referees keep time in matches and what llamas and professional footballers have in common. With hilarious illustrations throughout and laugh-out-loud gags, this is the perfect book for football-mad children everywhere

A fun and essential guide to the world of football and an incredible gift for young fans. Discover everything you've EVER wanted to know about football, from fascinating facts about your favourite players and clubs, to incredible international stats and terrific trivia. Packed with hilarious illustrations, this encyclopedia is anything but boring! Learn about all aspects of the game, including the positions, rules, mascots, nicknames, trophies and tournaments and laugh loads along the way.

Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos guides his readers into the world of mathematics while uncovering fascinating stories of mathematical achievement--from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of today's Zen master of origami

From triangles, rotations and power laws, to fractals, cones and curves, bestselling author Alex Bellos takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit, engaging stories and limitless enthusiasm. As he narrates a series of eye-opening encounters with lively personalities all over the world, Alex demonstrates how numbers have come to be our friends, are fascinating and extremely accessible, and how they have changed our world. He turns even the dreaded calculus into an easy-to-grasp mathematical exposition, and sifts through over 30,000 survey submissions to reveal the world's favourite number. In Germany, he meets the engineer who designed the first roller-coaster loop, whilst in India he joins the world's highly numerate community at the International Congress of Mathematicians. He explores the wonders behind the Game of Life program, and explains mathematical logic, growth and negative numbers. Stateside, he hangs out with a private detective in Oregon and meets the mathematician who looks for universes from his garage in Illinois. Read this captivating book, and you won't realise that you're learning about complex concepts. Alex will get you hooked on maths as he delves deep into humankind's turbulent relationship with numbers, and proves just how much fun we can have with them.

Test your football knowledge with over 300 funny and fascinating questions about international games.How much do you know about the World Cup - and the world? Test yourself and your friends with over 300 brain-busting questions from Football School. Why are England called the Three Lions? What is Lionel Messi's creepy-crawly nickname? Which World Cup player wore a wig? Discover the answers to these questions and much, much more. Packed with hilarious cartoons and fascinating trivia, this spin-off from the bestselling series is the perfect way for fans to learn more about the beautiful game.

This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads - and it's all about football. You'll find chapters on subjects such as biology, maths and history. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons and filled with laugh-out-loud gags this is the perfect book for any boy or girl who loves football.

. Everything is at stake in this compendium of more than 150 ingenious puzzles, selected to reveal the wonderful diversity of brainteasers that have confounded and intrigued solvers for the last thousand years.

A tenth anniversary edition of the iconic book about the wonderful world of maths Sunday Times bestseller | Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize 'Original and highly entertaining' Sunday Times 'A page turner about humanity's strange, never easy and, above all, never dull relationship with numbers' New Scientist 'Will leave you hooked on numbers' Daily Telegraph In this richly entertaining and accessible book, Alex Bellos explodes the myth that maths is best left to the geeks, and demonstrates the remarkable ways it's linked to our everyday lives. Alex explains the surprising geometry of the 50p piece, and the strategy of how best to gamble it in a casino. He shines a light on the mathematical patterns in nature, and on the peculiar predictability of random behaviour. He eats a potato crisp whose revolutionary shape was unpalatable to the ancient Greeks, and he shows the deep connections between maths, religion and philosophy. From the world's fastest mental calculators in Germany to numerologists in the US desert, from a startlingly numerate chimpanzee in Japan to venerable Hindu sages in India, these dispatches from 'Numberland' are an unlikely but exhilarating cocktail of history, reportage and mathematical proofs. The world of maths is a much friendlier and more colourful place than you might have imagined. This anniversary edition is fully revised and updated.

Celebrate the greatest moments in football history with this collection of 50 true stories. Discover the greatest football moments of all time in this collection of 50 exciting stories, perfect for fans of Football School: Star Players. Who was the dog that found the stolen World Cup? Which player was bought by a club for two freezers full of ice-cream? And what happened in the match that became known as the Miracle of Istanbul? Bringing together the best and most heartfelt moments in the game with some truly weird, wonderful and hilarious occurrences, this book is a must-read for any young football fan

Takes you from ancient China to medieval Europe, Victorian England to modern-day Japan, with stories of espionage, mathematical breakthroughs and puzzling rivalries along the way. In this book, you'll pit your wits against logic puzzles and kinship riddles, pangrams and river-crossing conundrums.

The Brazilian football team is one of the modern wonders of the world. At its best it exudes a skill, flamboyance and romantic pull like nothing else on earth. Football is how the world sees Brazil and how Brazilians see themselves. The game symbolises racial harmony, flamboyance, youth, innovation and skill, and yet football is also a microcosm of Latin America's largest country and contains all of its contradictions. Travelling extensively from the Uruguayan border to the north-eastern backlands, from the coastal cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to the Amazon jungle, Bellos shows how Brazil changed football and how football shaped Brazil. He tells the stories behind the great players, like Pele and Garrincha, between the great teams, like Corinthians and Vasco de Gama, and the great matches, as well as extraordinary stories from people and pitches all over this vast country. With an unerring eye for a good story and a marvellous ear for the voices of the people he meets, Alex Bellos describes the startling range of football spinoffs found in Brazil; from Autoball, literally football with cars and a giant leather ball through to Ecoball, played in the heart of the rainforest, to the truly alarming Footbull (yes; with bulls).

Even people who don't know football know Pele. The best of a generation of Brazilian players universally acknowledged as the most accomplished and attractive group of footballers ever to play the game, he won the World Cup three times and is Brazil's all-time record goalscorer. But how did this man -- a sportsman, a mere footballer, like many others -- become a global icon? Was it just by being the best at what he did, or do people respond to some other quality? The world's greatest footballer now gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic grace and modesty, but covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador and cultural icon, PELE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is an essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.

A groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through the prism of football.

The book takes readers into the vibrant world of Soccer School, where each lesson is designed to teach essential soccer skills and knowledge. Through engaging activities and fun anecdotes, it emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and the joy of the game, making it perfect for young soccer enthusiasts. The narrative combines education with entertainment, ensuring that players not only improve their abilities but also develop a love for the sport.

Get young fans dreaming big with this collection of fifty inspirational lives from the world of football. What made Pele the greatest player of all time? How did Nadia Nadim flee from Afghanistan and end up playing for Manchester City? Who was the Liverpool player who invented the world's most popular football boot? This collection of fifty biographies brings together the incredible true stories of the game's greatest legends who changed the world of football. Empowering and inspirational, this is the perfect book to get young fans dreaming big both on and off the pitch ...

The second installment in this engaging series by Coaches Bellos and Lyttleton delves into the multifaceted world of soccer, exploring its history, language, design, and psychology. Packed with humor and intriguing facts, the book is complemented by illustrations that enhance the reader's experience.

"Discover the incredible true stories behind the most famous clubs in football. Find out the stories behind the most legendary clubs in football history, such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Explore how these teams have overcome failure and tragedy to win leagues, lift trophies and enter the record books. Also discover fascinating facts about more unknown clubs, including the German team with a skull and crossbones logo and the most eco-friendly club in the world. Perfect for fans of Football School: Star Players and Football School: Epic Heroes, this collection of fifty true stories is a must-read for any young football fan"--Publisher's description

Auf seiner neuen Entdeckungsreise entführt uns Alex hinter den Zahlenspiegel, reist mit uns durch die Geschichte und um den Globus. In Oregon begegnet er einem Privatdetektiv, der die Bösewichter mit magischen Zahlentricks fängt, unter konspirativen Umständen trifft er sich mit dem Mitglied einer mathematischen Geheimsekte, und in Deutschland besucht er den Konstrukteur der ersten Achterbahn. Und er spricht mit dem Mann, der in seinem Keller nach neuen Universen sucht. Alex Bellos’ reich bebildertes Buch setzt die ungeahnte Quirligkeit der Mathematik ins Bild, ihre Kurven, Spiralen und faszinierenden Strukturen, die sich überall im Leben widerspiegeln, unseren Bauwerken, unserer Technologie, unserem Alltag zugrunde liegen und sich überall in der Natur wiederfinden. Nicht zuletzt zeigt Alex Bellos, was Zahlen und Gefühle miteinander zu tun haben. Und eines ist sicher: Nach diesem Buch werden Sie Zahlen mit einem ganz neuen Gefühl begegnen – und mit einem glücklichen Lächeln.

Acuto, ricco di aneddoti, piccole scoperte ed esempi divertenti, Il meraviglioso mondo dei numeri è un viaggio nella sorprendente terra della matematica e della geometria. Alex Bellos incontra una tribù amazzonica che concepisce solo tre numeri (1, 2 e molti). Vola in Giappone da uno scimpanzè che sa contare. In Germania interroga il più veloce calcolatore mentale del mondo, in India un saggio indù. Risolve il mistero dello zero e dimostra che la diversa percezione del tempo di adulti e bambini è dovuta all'intuizione logaritmica. In uno stile comprensibile e rigoroso, spazia tra storia, filosofia e calcolo, tra paradossi logici e statistici. E dimostra come il mondo della matematica sia molto più variopinto e divertente di quello che di solito immaginiamo.

Wann gehen Fußballer eigentlich aufs Klo? Kann man auf dem Mars Fußball spielen? Sind größere Spieler besser als kleine? Warum verdienen Fußballstars so viel? Und was hat es mit dem Geißbock im Kölner Wappen auf sich? In der Fußballschule geht es in jedem Fach um Fußball. Ob Biologie, Mathe, Geschichte oder Erdkunde: Dieses Buch erklärt die Welt mit wahren Geschichten und spannenden Fakten aus dem Fußball. Dazu kommen lustige Cartoons und urkomische Anekdoten. Das perfekte Buch für alle Jungen und Mädchen, die Fußball lieben! “Ich bin sehr neidisch auf Alex Bellos und Ben Lyttleton – ich fürchte, sie haben einen Bestseller geschrieben. Der Abschnitt übers Aa-Machen ist besonders gut.” Simon Kuper, „Financial Times“ „Dieses Buch ist eine tolle Art für Kinder, etwas über so verschiedene Themen wie Geografie, Mathe und Psychologie zu lernen. Ich habe es wirklich genossen, es mit meinem siebenjährigen Sohn zu lesen - und er war nicht der Einzige, der dabei viel gelernt hat.“ Marcus Christenson, Football Editor, „The Guardian“ “Haben Sie fußballverrückte Kids? Meine fanden es großartig. Absolute Empfehlung!” Amy Lawrence, „The Observer“ “Meine achtjährige Tochter kann das Buch gar nicht mehr weglegen. Es ist brillant!” Raphael Honigstein, „The Guardian“

Berge, Regenwald, Strände und der Ozean bilden die Kulisse für Rio de Janeiro, eine der schönsten und aufregendsten Städte der Welt. Doch neben der berühmten Karnevals-Stadt hat Brasilien noch viel mehr zu bieten: Von den Wasserfällen bei Foz de Iguaçu, der modernen Hauptstadt Brasília bis hin zum Amazonas Regenwald und den Städten São Paulo und Salvador. Sie finden in diesem Buch für jedes Vorhaben alle Informationen, die Sie benötigen: vom Luxushotel an der Copacabana über brasilianische Restaurants, in denen Einheimische ihre Gäste gern zu einem langen Mittagessen einladen bis zum angesagtesten Strandhotel in São Paulo. Alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten wie der Zuckerhut, die Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matosinhos oder das Teatro Amazonas in Manaus werden anhand von Aufrisszeichnungen beschrieben. Außerdem gibt es viele Informationen zu Capoeira, Karneval in Rio und dem Fußball. Erstmalig bei einem Reiseführer gibt es ein Mini-Kochbuch zum Herausnehmen mit typischen Gerichten des Landes. Die hervorragenden Abbildungen - exakte Schnittzeichnungen, dreidimensionale Grundrisse, Übersichtskarten und Stadtpläne - erleichtern Ihnen die Orientierung vor Ort. Der ausführliche Praxisteil bietet aktuelle Angaben zu Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping, Nachtleben und Unterhaltung sowie praktische Tipps zu Verkehrsmitteln, Öffnungszeiten und vieles mehr.

Náš nesmírně složitý svět se překvapivě často řídí neočekávanými matematickými schématy. Alex Bellos, autor bestselleru Alexova dobrodružství v zemi čísel, se opět ujal role zábavného a současně trpělivého průvodce. Z abstraktního světa matematiky se tentokrát vrací do světa konkrétní každodenní zkušenosti. Na cestě matematickou krajinou potkáme trojúhelníky, rotace a mocninové zákony, ale i fraktály, kužele a křivky. Autor se s vámi podělí o výsledky své ankety, ve které hlasovalo 30 000 respondentů o nejoblíbenější číslo na světě. Seznámí vás s fascinujícím počítačovým programem zvaným Hra života i se záludnostmi matematické logiky a exponenciálního růstu. Najednou zjistíte, že jste nějakým nepochopitelným způsobem pochopili svět komplexních čísel. Tato kniha je o tom, co všechno byste na střední škole bývali rádi věděli o matematice, ale netušili jste, že se na to můžete zeptat.

„Brazilci hrají fotbal jinak než všichni ostatní. Anebo to aspoň kdysi platilo. Brazilský styl lze přirovnat k mezinárodní obchodní značce, která se registrovala na mistrovstvích světa v letech 1958 a 1962 a jejíž patent byl potvrzen roku 1970. Jeho podstatou je hra, při níž se dovednost jedince cení víc než týmová taktika a vynalézavým fintám je dávána přednost před fyzicky náročným pojetím hry a dlouhými centry. Kvůli parádičkám, které vyžadují zapojení celého těla, se o brazilském fotbalu často mluví v souvislosti s hudbou – především sambou, druhem tance a písně. Pokud podají skvělý výkon, připadají nám brazilští fotbalisté nejen jako sportovci, ale také jako umělci.“ Brazilský fotbalový celek patří k moderním divům světa. Předvádí-Ii svou hru, vyznačuje se energičností a přitažlivostí, které se nic nevyrovná. Skrze fotbal vidí Brazílii celý svět a skrze něj vidí sebe samotné i Brazilci. Tato hra symbolizuje rasovou harmonii, vznětlivost, mládí, vynalézavost a dovednost. Je mikrokosmem největší latinskoamerické země a obsahuje všechny její protiklady. Kniha mimo jiné mapuje práci parlamentní vyšetřovací komise v Brazílii, která byla svolána vůbec poprvé od pádu vojenské diktatury a zabývala se otázkou, proč Brazílie prohrála ve finále MS s Francií (Ronaldo jako korunní svědek tehdy pravil, že prostě proto, že Francie dala více gólů nežli Brazílie...).

Dá se hrát fotbal i na Marsu? A co když se chce fotbalistovi během hry čurat? Dokážeš si představit, že bys chodil do fotbalové školy? Nemusel by ses učit češtině ani cizím jazykům, matematice ani přírodovědě a dalším příšerně nudným předmětům. Místo toho by ses ve všech předmětech bavil jen fotbalem. To je sen(!) – ano, slyšeli jsme tě. Sen je tahle úžasná kniha plná fotbalového hýření, žebříčků, výsledků, překvapujících faktů a zajímavostí. Dozvíš se spoustu neuvěřitelných informací o fotbale, které ti vyrazí dech, a zažiješ spoustu zábavy. Jestli si myslíš, že se vyhneš matice, přírodovědě, ekonomii a dalších předmětům, musíme tě zklamat. Jedno je ale jisté, určitě nebudeš chtít, aby tyhle předměty někdy skončily! Fotbalová škola je prostě úžasná! Kniha pro čtenáře od 8 let a všechny fotbalové fanoušky, kteří zůstali duší dětmi!

Představ si školu, kde by se na každé hodině probíral jen fotbal! A rovnou na hřišti! Tahle úžasná kniha plná fotbalového hýření, žebříčků, výsledků, překvapujících faktů a zajímavostí tě provede tou nejbáječnější školou na světě. Její autoři věří, že fotbal tě naučí spoustu věcí o světě. Ve fyzice se dozvíš, že fotbalové míče ve skutečnosti nejsou kulaté! V zeměpise očicháš dinosauří bobek a zjistíš z něj něco o trávě. A uměl bys říct, jestli jsou leváci častěji kluci, nebo holky? Autoři ti to poví v hodině biologie. Fotbalová škola je prostě úžasná!