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You don't have to be a genius to enjoy chess. The practical
instruction provided here can help anyone progress from first-timer
or novice to capable intermediate player in no time at all, while
instilling an understanding of the game's fundamentals, and
providing a strong foundation for future advancement. The game's
history, the basic moves for each piece, and strategies for
openings, middle game, and endgame positions are all covered, and
you can measure your progress with the exercises that follow each
section. Checkmating tips are included, as is advice for salvaging
a draw when you have a weakened position. Unlike many other chess
books, the lessons included here are designed for "real-world"
play, using positions that newer players are more likely to
encounter. Also featured is a foreword by renowned chessmaster,
teacher, and columnist Bruce Pandolfini, who was the instructor
played by Ben Kingsley in the film Searching for Bobby Fischer and
the chess consultant for the miniseries The Queen's Gambit.
Would you believe that you could ask a full-grown man to hold a
penny for you and then tell him to drop it and finds he can t, hard
as he may try? In what is undoubtedly the most original magic book
of our time, John Fisher shows the reader how, with minimal
practice, he can use the marvels of the human body to entertain and
mystify friends and family, small and large audiences. This book is
first of all a delight to read because of the instant education it
provides us with about the unknown powers we have in our hands, our
eyes, our noses, and our incredible nervous system. In each case,
Mr. Fisher shows the easy-to-grasp principle first and then how to
put the principle to work in actual tricks. Most magic books
require a great deal of study and dexterity. This one enables you
to entertain people even before you have finished the book.
Moreover, you never have to worry about being prepared, because you
always have with you all the miraculous things you need your hands,
your eyes, and the rest of your body."
Several decades ago the boxer "Kid" McCoy was sent to San Quentin
for the murder of his girlfriend. A taciturn prisoner, McCoy once
blurted to his warden: "You know who I am, don't you-I'm McCoy, not
one of those Hollywood types or the kind you find in made-up
stories in the pulps. I'm the real McCoy." How much do you know
about the real McCoys-and Suttons, Capones, Mansons, and Oswalds?
The True Crime Quiz Book is filled with hundreds of questions to
help you find out, in varying degrees of difficulty for anyone from
the casual armchair detective to the most perceptive crime
historian. Who done it...and why? Who beat it...and when? Who
cracked it...and how? Here is the definitive testing ground for
aficionados of real life crime. The True Crime Quiz Book lets you
test yourself in all facets of criminal misdoing, and the Master
Sleuth scoring shows how you stand against the best lawmen. The
True Crime Quiz Book has hundreds of criminal teasers to satisfy
even the most insatiable crime buffs.
A step by step procedure to guide you through the process as how to
play the craps game without any fear. Learn the proven methods well
and win most of the time. I have not seen any book in the market
place which can describe in precise terms by using various methods
to play this craps game with the field tested data to back them up.
Also my book will teach the reader that there are two ways to play
this game--normal pass or don't pass methods--and you can select
which method is appropriate to you.
Combining off-the-wall trivia questions with hardcore stats and
nickname puzzlers, The All-Time, All-Team Pro Football Quiz
contains stumpers for even the most well-versed football fan.
Whether you're a Cheesehead or a Broncomaniac, you'll find quizzes
for every team in the league-from the teams you love to the teams
you love to hate. Which former NFL player had a role in Mel Brooks'
Blazing Saddles? True or False: Gerald Ford was the only U.S.
president to play in the NFL? Who was the first black coach in NFL
history? How many teams that won NFL championships are now defunct?
Railway layouts often depict a branch line in a rural or urban
setting, with the majority of locomotive models available
representing passenger trains. However, increasingly, ready-to-run
models of industrial locomotives are becoming available, providing
the unique opportunity to place them into an industrial context.
This highly illustrated book provides all the guidance and
inspiration needed to begin placing these models in their natural,
industrial environment.
Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 500-piece jigsaw
puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of
art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with
the charming View of Oyster Bay by Tiffany Studios. This 500-piece
jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not
suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished
Jigsaw size 490 x 360mm/19.3 x 14.2 ins. Includes an A4 poster for
reference. Tiffany was highly skilled in jewellery design,
ceramics, enamels, and metalwork but he is best known for his
beautiful stained-glass designs. Using opalescent glass in a
variety of colours and textures, he created a stunning range of
jewel-like Art Nouveau works.
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Contains 156 cards, each one featuring a question guaranteed to get
Minnesotans talking about an interesting topic related to the great
state of Minnesota.
Jonathan Adler Helsinki Peggable Chess Set from Galison is a chic
and contemporary set for any game enthusiast. This set features a
peggable chess construction with modernist forms for the 32 chess
pieces and symbols. Adler fans and anyone who loves good design and
fun will enjoy this game set! Makes a perfect gift. * Box: 7.8 x
7.8 x 2.8", 198 x 198 x 71 mm * 32 Wood Chess Pieces * 1 Portable
Chess Board * Instructions are included * Perfect for playing on
the go!
Bombs fell. Billions died. Now you must pick up the pieces and
rebuild this Broken Earth. Broken Earth is an adventure setting
that takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of Earth. It deals
with a small fraction of the world, what was once the northern
Midwest of the United States, and a tiny bit of southern Central
Canada. As an adventure setting, Broken Earth includes many
compelling locations and adventures, but also gives the heroes
freedom to explore the world. The book gives the GM everything you
need to run a prolonged campaign in the Broken Earth setting,
including locations, NPCs, plot points, mutant monsters, and a
detailed first adventure that brings the party together.
A total of 196 wonderful chess games played by great female chess
players are illustrated in this book. They have been specifically
selected to demonstrate chess openings, middle games and end games
weaknesses and strengths. 160 carefully selected chess games of the
current and past great female chess players in the World are
included in this book. 8 fantastic games have been chosen from each
of the modern greatest female chess champions. The remaining 36
games are games that include both previous and current female chess
pioneers such as Vera Menchik and Susan Polgar. Each game comes
with excellent instructional analysis by our Grand Chess Expert.
This book is full of history and it is an excellent book for
studying openings, middle games, end games and solving problems.
Our Grand Chess Expert has spent quality time looking at all the
different variations of all the top quality games played by our
Greatest Chess Queens.
Robert seems like such a regal name. Hmm . . . maybe not. This name
is held by some of history's most notorious criminals, scoundrels
and utter failures. In this book, you'll encounter killers, spies,
gunslingers, corrupt politicians and crooked businessmen, all named
Robert or Bobby. Meet the ultra-religious spy, the killer nurse and
the actor who was a porn pioneer. It's the perfect book for anyone
named Robert, Bob or Bobby.
The Official Utterly Addictive Number-Placing Puzzle
The season for fun--and Su Doku--has arrived You're sure to get
spring fever with these all-new Fiendish puzzles for loyal Su Doku
fans. More than just hours of entertainment, Su Doku engages your
mind, improves your concentration, and helps you stay mentally fit.
With 150 brand-new puzzles to complete, you'll become a Su Doku
master in no time
James seems like such a noble name. Hmm . . . maybe not. The names
James and Jim are held by some of history's most notorious
criminals, scoundrels and utter failures. In this book, you'll
encounter killers, con men, spies, mobsters and corrupt politicians
- all named James. Meet the hit man turned stoolie, the spy who
reached the highest levels of the U.S. military and the mayor more
interested in a good time than good government. It's the perfect
book for anyone named James, Jim or Jimmy.
Jane Austen's novels portray a leisured society of gentlemen and
ladies who do not need to work. Even the men with professions, such
as sailors and soldiers, are almost never seen working; though
leisure was not meant to be an excuse for idleness. The proper uses
of leisure are to fulfill duties, to read and think, and to pursue
social relations in a world where family and marriage for the
propertied were of central importance. The activities pursued in
Jane Austen's novels, and the way they apply themselves to them,
are significant to the understanding of her characters and the
roles they play. The working of society depended on a round of
visits, dinners and evening parties. Bath and other spas were
active centres of entertainment of all kinds; and the seaside
resorts were growing in importance. Jane Austen experienced these
and put them to use in her novels; but she also registered the fact
that quiet, solitary pursuits such as reading, walking or needlwork
might be more to the taste of a Fanny Price or Anne Elliot. Male
characters enjoy their leisure in a number of sports, often
glimpsed off stage - John Thorpe drives his gig wildly through Bath
and Tom Bertram is nearly killed by a fall at Newmarket. This text
identifies leisure and its use as a central characteristic of
Austen's work.
Contents Include: The Overhand Shuffle - The Riffle Shuffle -
Flourishes - The Glide - The Glimpse - The Key Card - The Palm -
The Backslip - The Overhand Shuffle II - False Shuffles and Cuts -
The Double Lift and Turnover - The Pass - Miscellaneous Flourishes
- The Reverses - The Hindu Shuffle and Other Controls - The Classic
Force - Top and Bottom Changes - Arrangements - Routines - Platform
Tricks
Quality time alone on the lavatory is a truly special occasion.
What better way to celebrate and honour this ritual than with some
extraordinary reading material? Lord of toilet trivia and master
architect of poo-themed puzzles, Hugh Jassburn has unloaded his
creative bowels once more in this astounding collection of all-new
amusements. From eye-watering stats to mind-boggling mazes, this
special edition is anything but bog-standard.
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