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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2022 First Novel Prize A
"poignantly rendered and illuminating" (The Washington Post)
coming-of-age story about "the ways in which family, grief, love,
queerness, and vulnerability all intersect" (Kristen Arnett, New
York Times bestselling author). Perfect for fans of The Perks of
Being a Wallflower and The Thirty Names of Night. Though Owen
Tanner has never met anyone else who has a chatty bird in their
chest, medical forums would call him a Terror. From the moment Gail
emerged between Owen's ribs, his mother knew that she had to hide
him away from the world. After a decade spent in isolation, Owen
takes a brazen trip outdoors and his life is upended forever.
Suddenly, he is forced to flee the home that had once felt so
confining and hide in plain sight with his uncle and cousin in
Washington. There, he feels the joy of finding a family among
friends; of sharing the bird in his chest and being embraced fully;
of falling in love and feeling the devastating heartbreak of
rejection before finding a spark of happiness in the most
unexpected place; of living his truth regardless of how hard the
thieves of joy may try to tear him down. But the threat of the Army
of Acronyms is a constant, looming presence, making Owen wonder if
he'll ever find a way out of the cycle of fear. "An honest
celebration of life and everything we need right now in a book"
(Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author), The Boy with a
Bird in His Chest grapples with the fear, depression, and feelings
of isolation that come with believing that we will never be loved
for who we truly are and learning to live fully and openly
regardless.
Key features of this text: How to study the text Author and
historical background General and detailed summaries Commentary on
themes, structure, characters, language and style Glossaries Test
questions and issues to consider Essay writing advice Cultural
connections Literary terms Illustrations Colour design
Over 50 years, children with cancer changed from being symbols of
hopelessness and the failure of modern medicine, to representing
the triumph of science, fund raising, and personal heroism. Yet
before 1940, children with cancer were largely invisible, to the
medical professions and to the public at large. This book, written
for historians and medical professionals interested in the history
of child health, examines these transitions in visibility, image
and expectation, and the impact of these changes on self-identity
for patient and physician.
Researching for the Media: Television, Radio and Journalism is an
essential guide to researching for the media industry. It explains
the role of the researcher and journalist within radio, television
and journalism exploring key areas of what to expect in the job.
Researching for the Media: Television, Radio and Journalism offers
advice and instruction on practical, ethical and legal issues which
affect anyone working in these industries. Beginning with
suggestions on how to think up ideas and how to devise treatments,
through to general research methods and techniques and guidance on
working on location at home and abroad, it uses real examples of
good and bad practice from the industry. Written by an experienced
researcher, writer and producer, Researching for the Media
includes: Tips on finding contributors from contestants, experts
and specialists through to audiences and celebrities How to find
photographs, picture and film clips and the ethical and legal
issues involved Advice on finding and using music and copyright
issues How the media uses the internet and social media such as
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram A discussion of risk assessment, codes
of conduct, ethical behaviour and legal and safety issues A
glossary of media terms, further reading and a list of helpful
websites. Discover more at www.adeleemm.com
Experts agree that regularly solving tactics is a vital component
of chess training. However, it's also widely acknowledged that
there is one drawback of traditional chess puzzleswhen solving them
students know for sure that there is a genuine tactic in the
position, whereas during a real game there is no such guarantee. In
this workbook, Volker Schleputz and Grandmaster John Emms offer a
unique framework to study chess tactics independent of themes,
difficulty andmost importantlyeven the existence of an actual
tactic in a given position. Analyzing carefully selected games,
from beginner level through to club and tournament level, the
reader assumes the role of a tactics detective, checking for
mistakes and missed opportunities by both sides without the help of
a chess engine. This training method resembles live play far more
realistically than solving puzzles, because each move has to be
analyzed with respect to tactical possibilitieswhether they exist
or not. The same thinking processes used in the training can then
be applied in real games. *A unique framework to practice chess
tactics*Exercises resemble over-the-board situations*Ideal for
beginners, intermediate and club players
Offers a look at the Anti-Sicilians. This book concentrates on
fresh variations, and selects various options for both colours. It
is intended for ambitious and adventurous players.
Researching for the Media: Television, Radio and Journalism is
an essential guide to researching for the media industry. It
explains the role of the researcher and journalist within radio,
television and journalism exploring key areas of what to expect in
the job.
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Researching for the Media: Television, Radio and Journalism"
offers advice and instruction on practical, ethical and legal
issues which affect anyone working in these industries. Beginning
with suggestions on how to think up ideas and how to devise
treatments, through to general research methods and techniques and
guidance on working on location at home and abroad, it uses real
examples of good and bad practice from the industry. Written by an
experienced researcher, writer and producer, "Researching for the
Media" includes:
- Tips on finding contributors from contestants, experts and
specialists through to audiences and celebrities
- How to find photographs, picture and film clips and the ethical
and legal issues involved
- Advice on finding and using music and copyright issues
- How the media uses the internet and social media such as
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- A discussion of risk assessment, codes of conduct, ethical
behaviour and legal and safety issues
- A glossary of media terms, further reading and a list of
helpful websites.
The King's Indian Attack was a firm favorite of the legendary Bobby
Fischer, and more recently it has been utilized with great success
by world-class Grandmasters such as Alexander Morozevich. The
renowned chess coach Mark Dvoretsky regards the King's Indian
Attack as a perfect weapon on which to base an opening repertoire.
Its great advantage over other openings is that it's a thematic
system that can be employed against many different lines, while the
emphasis is on the understanding of ideas rather than the dry
memorization of moves. The King's Indian Attack leads to rich
middlegame positions that are full of dynamic possibilities for
both sides.
In this easy-to-use guide, King's Indian Attack expert John Emms
goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the
King's Indian Attack and its numerous lines. Throughout the book
there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the
improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both
sides are clearly illustrated.
*User-friendly design to help readers absorb ideas
*Concentrates on the key principles of the King's Indian
Attack
*Ideal for the improving player
It is generally agreed that one of the best ways for a chess-player
to improve is by constant practice and testing. The puzzles in this
book provide a wealth of positions to test every facet of the
reader's tactical skills, and have been selected by analyzing games
new and old in search of original puzzle positions (rather than
simply trawling through previous puzzle books as is all too often
the case). It is therefore very unlikely that even seasoned solvers
will recognize many of these positions!
This is a new series which provides an ideal platform to study
chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer
probing questions throughout the book, Move by Move greatly
encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much
as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully
selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively
involved, and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This
is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time
improve your general skills and knowledge. In this book,
Grandmaster John Emms examines his favourite Sicilian variation,
the Taimanov, which is one of Black's most reliable answers to 1
e4. He shares his experience and knowledge grown from over 15 years
playing the opening at grandmaster level, and offers answers to the
all the key questions. *Essential guidance and training in the
Sicilian Taimanov *Written by a renowned Sicilian Taimanov expert
*Utilizes an ideal approach to opening study
Are you making the most of your chess talent? Do you always perform
to the best of your ability? Do your results match up with your
understanding of the game? If the answer to any of these questions
is 'no' then read on!In "The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess,""
"Grandmaster and experienced tournament player John Emms reveals
the secrets of how to maximize your potential and improve your
results. Drawing upon his own over-the-board experiences, Emms
tackles the all-important aspects of practical play: concentration
and behaviour at the chessboard; playing for a win or a draw;
winning good positions and saving difficult ones; handling time
trouble; avoiding silly mistakes; understanding your strengths and
weaknesses; building an opening repertoire; using chess computers
and software; preparing for opponents; understanding and utilizing
the finer points of the rules; and much more besides. Read this
book and play every game with the confidence that you really can
give it your best shot. *A comprehensive guide to practical
play*Ideal for ambitious players*Written by a battle-hardened
expert John Emms is one of the UK's leading Grandmasters and has
captained the English Team at two Chess Olympiads. He's an
experienced coach who has worked with many top players, including
World Championship finalist Michael Adams. He's also a highly
respected writer; previous works for Everyman Chess include "The
Scandinavian "and the best-selling "Starting Out: The Sicilian,"
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Blue - A Novel (Paperback)
Emmelie Prophete; Translated by Tina Kover
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An award-winning Haitian novel about silence, beauty, and the
solidarity of tears. Airports are distillations of the world. I
like thinking of them that way. The hope of leaving and the desire
to come home, existing side by side. Any voyage is possible. My
mind flies off toward the blue province once again. I don't know,
anymore, why I always associate it with blue. It isn't even my
favorite color. Traveling alone from Miami to Port-au-Prince, our
narrator finds comfort at the airport. She feels free to ponder the
silence that surrounds her homeland, her mother, her aunts, and her
own inner thoughts. Between two places, she sees how living in
poverty keeps women silent, forging their identities around
practicality and resilience. From a distance, she is drawn
inevitably homeward toward her family and the glittering blue
Caribbean Sea. Blue comes alive through vivid images crowding the
page, just as memories do in real life, as if the author is trying
to sort through them, to come to grips with her own emotional
conflict. Balancing the pain and anger are spiritual bonds that
connect the author to the women who have come before her, who have
created her, and with Haiti itself, her motherland. No amount of
glittering opportunity up north can prevent her from finding her
way home.
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Global Security, Safety and Sustainability: The Security Challenges of the Connected World - 11th International Conference, ICGS3 2017, London, UK, January 18-20, 2017, Proceedings (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)
Hamid Jahankhani, Alex Carlile, david emm, Amin Hosseinian-Far, Guy Brown, …
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th
International Conference on Global Security, Safety and
Sustainability, ICGS3 2017, held in London, UK, in January, 2017.
The 32 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and
selected from 74 submissions. The papers are organized in topical
sections on the future of digital forensics; cyber intelligence and
operation; information systems security management; systems
security, safety, and sustainability; cyber infrastructure
protection.
Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from
Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Magnus Carlsen's world
championship victories, and featuring a foreword by five-times
World Champion Vishy Anand. This book is written by an all-star
team of authors. Wesley So is the reigning Fischer Random World
Champion, the 2017 US Champion and the winner of the 2016 Grand
Chess Tour. Michael Adams has been the top British player for the
last quarter of a century and was a finalist in the 2004 FIDE World
Championship. Graham Burgess is the author of thirty books, a
former champion of the Danish region of Funen, and holds the world
record for marathon blitz chess playing. John Nunn is a three-time
winner of both the World Solving Championship and the British Chess
Federation Book of the Year Award. John Emms is an experienced
chess coach and writer, who finished equal first in the 1997
British Championship and was chess columnist of the Young
Telegraph. The 145 greatest chess games of all time, selected,
analysed, re-evaluated and explained by a team of British and
American experts and illustrated with over 1,100 chess diagrams.
Join the authors in studying these games, the cream of two
centuries of international chess, and develop your own
chess-playing skills - whatever your current standard. Instructive
points at the end of each game highlight the lessons to be learned.
First published in 1998, a second edition of The Mammoth Book of
the World's Greatest Chess Games in 2004 included an additional
twelve games. Another new edition in 2010 included a further
thirteen games as well as some significant revisions to the
analysis and information regarding other games in earlier editions
of the book, facilitated by the use of a variety of chess software.
This 2021 edition, further updated and expanded, now includes 145
games. The authors have made full use of the new generation of
chess analysis engines that apply neural-network based AI.
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