Chambers Card Games for One

Chambers Card Games for One
Author: Peter Arnold
Publisher: Chambers
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2011-07-29
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0550102051

Chambers Card Games for One is a diverse new collection of patience card games that features all the classics along with many less well-known games. Whether you want to unwind with a simple game like Accordion or Clock, or are looking for more of a challenge like Flower Garden or Miss Milligan, there is a game for everyone, regardless of age or level of skill.

Know it All, Find it Fast for Youth Librarians and Teachers

Know it All, Find it Fast for Youth Librarians and Teachers
Author: Christinea Donnelly
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2012
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 185604761X

A brand new version of the best-selling enquiry desk reference text, Know it All, Find it Fast, specifically designed for those working with children and young people in schools, public libraries and at home. Including an invaluable overview of the education system and the school curriculum as well as a comprehensive listing of useful resources by topic, this A-Z covers school subjects from science and maths to reading and literacy, and more general themes such as children's health, wellbeing and hobbies. Each topic is broken down into useful sections that will help to guide your response; Typical questions outline common queries such as 'Have you got any information about volcanoes?' Considerations provides useful hints and tips i.e. 'Geography now encompasses not only physical and human geography but also environmental geography, social geography, geology and geopolitics.' Where to look lists relevant printed, digital and online resources with useful annotations explaining their scope and strengths Readership: This is the must-have quick reference tool arming librarians and teachers with the knowledge to deal with any queries thrown at them from children and young people as well as their parents and caregivers. It will also be a handy reference for parents and anyone working with children and young people in other organizations such as homework clubs and youth workers.

Pocket Card Games

Pocket Card Games
Author: Peter Arnold
Publisher: Chambers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780550104250

Chambers Pocket Card Games is a compact new collection featuring dozens of card games, from old favorites to lesser-known treasures. Full details of how to play each game are enhanced by clear illustrations, while strategies and hints show how to compete like a pro. For the less experienced player, a guide to card games basics and a glossary of key terms provide all the essential info. Games are indexed by alternative names, enabling users to find a particular game quickly, and by number of players, making it easy to find a game for every occasion--from a lonely wet afternoon to a riotous social evening with friends. From bezique on the beach to patience on the plane, Chambers Pocket Card Games is an ideal companion while on the move, as well as a handy guide for at home.