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From the author of 'The Prehistory of Sex' - a coruscating,
insightful history of the human soul. Cannibals, burials, vampires,
human sacrifice, bog people - throughout history our ancestors have
responded to death in numerous ways. The past has left us numerous
relics of these encounters between the dead and those they leave
behind: accounts of sacrifices in early histories, rituals that
have stood the test of time, bodies discovered in caves and bogs,
remains revealed by archaeological digs. Through these insights
into the past, Tim Taylor pieces together evidence of how our
ancestors created their universe and asks how we have dealt with
the idea of the end and slowly come to create not only a sense of
the afterlife but also the soul. Tim Taylor's investigation from
the earliest remains of burial to funeral rituals in 9th-century
Steppes and the mummification of Lenin in Moscow, is a breathtaking
combination of research, insight and scholarship that has profound
resonance today. Combining history, archaeology, philosophy,
cutting edge science and autobiography, 'The Buried Soul' is a
radical and unique adventure into the sepulchral world. Constantly
illuminating and insightful, it is not only a fascinating
investigation into popular science but also a thought-provoking and
discursive examination of ourselves.
A breakthrough theory that tools and technology are the real
drivers of human evolution. Although humans are one of the great
apes, along with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, we are
remarkably different from them. Unlike our cousins who subsist on
raw food, spend their days and nights outdoors, and wear a thick
coat of hair, humans are entirely dependent on artificial things,
such as clothing, shelter, and the use of tools, and would die in
nature without them. Yet, despite our status as the weakest ape, we
are the masters of this planet. Given these inherent deficits, how
did humans come out on top? In this fascinating new account of our
origins, leading archaeologist Timothy Taylor proposes a new way of
thinking about human evolution through our relationship with
objects. Drawing on the latest fossil evidence, Taylor argues that
at each step of our species' development, humans made choices that
caused us to assume greater control of our evolution. Our
appropriation of objects allowed us to walk upright, lose our body
hair, and grow significantly larger brains. As we push the
frontiers of scientific technology, creating prosthetics,
intelligent implants, and artificially modified genes, we continue
a process that started in the prehistoric past, when we first began
to extend our powers through objects. Weaving together lively
discussions of major discoveries of human skeletons and artifacts
with a reexamination of Darwin's theory of evolution, Taylor takes
us on an exciting and challenging journey that begins to answer the
fundamental question about our existence: what makes humans unique,
and what does that mean for our future?
This book contains the letters of one hundred years ago that passed
between Dr. James Newton Matthews of Mason, Illinois, and the
well-known Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley. Also included in this
volume are sixteen letters to Dr. Matthews from Paul Laurence
Dunbar, an early African American poet who has received much recent
attention.
It was the chess legend Philidor who wrote: 'The pawns are the soul
of chess', and yet it is these modest infantrymen who are always
the first to die for the cause. Pawn sacrifices are incredibly
common in chess games, and yet for some unknown reason they have
been rather neglected in chess literature... until now.In this
pioneering work, Timothy Taylor carries out an in-depth study of
this significant subject. Using an abundance of instructive
examples, Taylor uncovers the secrets of pawn sacrifices,
highlighting the many reasons for their success, indicating the
ideal situations in which pawn sacrifices work, as well as showing
positions in which they are not so effective. The ability to handle
pawn sacrifices is one of the most important skills in chess, and
enhancing this skill will undoubtedly improve your understanding
and results. This book will show you how to do this. *An
enlightening and entertaining guide to pawn sacrifices*Covers
essential tactical and positional ideas*Written by a
battle-hardened professional player
Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor presents weapons for Black
against the hugely popular Spanish Opening, basing his repertoire
on the Modern Steinitz Defence. This opening can lead to
razor-sharp lines, such as the Siesta Variation, where one slip by
either player could prove to be fatal. But a major attraction of
the Modern Steinitz is its flexibility, as Black can also choose to
play in a more positional manner. Taylor studies in depth the
critical main lines, and also what to do if White avoids these.
Read this book and be ready to slay the Spanish!
This collection of fifteen essays presents the views of some of the
world's most distinguished economists on what is emerging as the
central topic of the twenty-first century: long-term economic
growth.
The Budapest Gambit is an ambitious and adventurous opening for
Black, who offers a pawn as early as the second move in return for
active and rapid development. It has always been a particular
favourite at club level, where it still provides a surprise weapon,
but it has also been utilized with success by top-class
Grandmasters. In this book Timothy Taylor offers an in-depth study
of the Budapest Gambit. He presents up-to-date analysis, makes
recommendations for Black and White, and covers the typical plans
for both sides. This book provides everything you need to know
about this fascinating opening.
Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor draws upon his wealth of
personal experience to offer an instructive and entertaining
account of how to improve your chess. This book is awash with
invaluable advice on all stages of the game. Taylor emphasizes the
practical aspects of chess: how to really make the most of your
ability; how to win at all costs; and how to absorb the lessons of
defeat to come back stronger. Grab every advantage over your
opponents and be in the best possible shape for battle. True Combat
Chess will show you the way.
The King's Indian and the Grunfeld are two of Black's most popular
answers to 1 d4; unsurprising given that they were long-time
favourites of chess legends Garry Kasparov and, before him, Bobby
Fischer. Brimming with complexity and dynamism, these two openings
often leave those playing White scratching their heads wondering
how to squeeze even the slightest of advantages out of the opening
and, just as crucially, how to avoid becoming swamped in a morass
of complicated theory.
It's time for White to strike back! In this book, Timothy Taylor
gets to grips with the King's Indian and Grunfeld, providing White
with a number of easy-to-learn and effective weapons which are
specially designed to cause Black maximum discomfort. Taylor
examines the typical tactical and positional ideas for both
players, highlighting the tricks and pitfalls one must look out
for. A study of this book will allow the reader to battle against
the King's Indian and the Grunfeld with renewed confidence.
*Written by a renowned openings expert
*Weapons against two of Black's most popular defences
*Ideal for club and tournament players
International Master Timothy Taylor is an experienced tournament
player who has enjoyed several notable successes, including winning
the US Open. He is also a skilled chess writer, one of his previous
books, "How to Defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit," becoming a US Chess
Federation bestseller. This is his second book for Everyman Chess;
his first was "Bird's Opening,"
Outside of chess, he is the author of two published novels, "Elaine
the Fair" and "Amanda," while he directed the film "Wicked
Pursuits,"
Bird's Opening is an underrated and dynamic choice for White that
immediately directs the game into relatively unexplored territory,
setting Black players early problems and forcing them to think for
themselves rather than having the luxury of relying on the theory
of more mainstream openings. It's also a very flexible option that
can lead to both sharp gambit play, such as the notorious From's
Gambit, as well as quieter positional lines.
In this book International Master Timothy Taylor unearths the
secrets of Bird's Opening and its many deviations. Using
illustrative games, he examines tactical and positional ideas for
both colors and recommends the best paths in both the 'main lines'
and the lesser-trodden paths. A study of this book will give the
reader the required knowledge and confidence to play the Bird's
Opening with either color.
*Written by a Bird's Opening expert
*A complete up-to-date survey on an active chess opening
*Ideal for club and tournament players
Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor presents an attacking
repertoire for White against the most popular opening in chess -
the Sicilian Defence. His repertoire is based first and foremost on
the Open Sicilian, which is generally regarded as White's most
aggressive and challenging response. Taylor constructs an armoury
which contains a potent mix of mainline and offbeat weapons. He
examines the most important games, studies in depth the main plans
and tactics for both sides, and highlights key practical issues.
Read this book and you will be ready to slay the Sicilian!
*Presents a Sicilian repertoire for White *Covers all the main
variations *Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament
players
This collection of fifteen essays presents the views of some of the
world's most distinguished economists on what is emerging as the
central topic of the twenty-first century: long-term economic
growth.
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To Hobbyville We Go! (Paperback)
Alicia Santana-Taylor; Illustrated by Robyn Leavens; Timothy Taylor
bundle available
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Former US Open Champion Timothy Taylor takes a contemporary look at
one of Black's most ambitious counters to 1 e4, the Alekhine
Defence. This is a sharp, creative opening in which Black attacks
from the very beginning, luring White's central pawns forward in
the expectation of destroying them later on. In this book Taylor
constructs a practical repertoire for Black, ideal for the
modern-day player. All the key tactical and positional ideas are
covered and important move-order nuances are highlighted. This book
provides everything you need to know in order to play the Alekhine
with confidence.
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