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The Buried Soul - How Humans Invented Death (Paperback): Timothy Taylor The Buried Soul - How Humans Invented Death (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

The Artificial Ape - How Technology Changed the Course of Human Evolution (Hardcover): Timothy Taylor The Artificial Ape - How Technology Changed the Course of Human Evolution (Hardcover)
Timothy Taylor 1
R747 Discovery Miles 7 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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?

On Prairie Winds (Hardcover): JD Eident, Timothy Taylor On Prairie Winds (Hardcover)
JD Eident, Timothy Taylor
R1,326 Discovery Miles 13 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Pawn Sacrifice! - Winning at Chess the Adventurous Way (Paperback): Timothy Taylor Pawn Sacrifice! - Winning at Chess the Adventurous Way (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R437 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R85 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

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

Slay the Spanish! (Paperback): Timothy Taylor Slay the Spanish! (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R502 R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Save R54 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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!

The Mosaic of Economic Growth (Paperback): Ralph Landau, Timothy Taylor, Gavin Wright The Mosaic of Economic Growth (Paperback)
Ralph Landau, Timothy Taylor, Gavin Wright
R1,077 R956 Discovery Miles 9 560 Save R121 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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 (Paperback): Timothy Taylor The Budapest Gambit (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R439 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R49 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

True Combat Chess - Winning Battles Over the Board (Paperback): Timothy Taylor True Combat Chess - Winning Battles Over the Board (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R446 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R47 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Beating the Kings Indian and Grunfeld (Paperback): Timothy Taylor Beating the Kings Indian and Grunfeld (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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 - Detailed Coverage of an Underrated and Dynamic Choice for White (Paperback): Timothy Taylor Bird's Opening - Detailed Coverage of an Underrated and Dynamic Choice for White (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R449 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Save R84 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

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

Slay the Sicilian! (Paperback): Timothy Taylor Slay the Sicilian! (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R637 R537 Discovery Miles 5 370 Save R100 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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

The Mosaic of Economic Growth (Hardcover): Ralph Landau, Timothy Taylor, Gavin Wright The Mosaic of Economic Growth (Hardcover)
Ralph Landau, Timothy Taylor, Gavin Wright
R4,775 Discovery Miles 47 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

To Hobbyville We Go! (Paperback): Alicia Santana-Taylor To Hobbyville We Go! (Paperback)
Alicia Santana-Taylor; Illustrated by Robyn Leavens; Timothy Taylor
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R309 Discovery Miles 3 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Alekhine Alert! - A Repertoire for Black Against 1 e4 (Paperback): Timothy Taylor Alekhine Alert! - A Repertoire for Black Against 1 e4 (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor
R498 R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Save R95 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

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.

Principles of Microeconomics (Paperback): Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw Principles of Microeconomics (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw
R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Principles of Macroeconomics (Paperback): Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw Principles of Macroeconomics (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw
R793 Discovery Miles 7 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Principles of Macroeconomics (Hardcover): Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor Principles of Macroeconomics (Hardcover)
Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor
R2,184 Discovery Miles 21 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Principles of Microeconomics 2e (Paperback): Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro Principles of Microeconomics 2e (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro
R945 Discovery Miles 9 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Principles of Economics 2e (Paperback): Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro Principles of Economics 2e (Paperback)
Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro
R1,365 Discovery Miles 13 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Principles of Economics (Paperback): Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor Principles of Economics (Paperback)
Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor
R1,319 Discovery Miles 13 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Principles of Microeconomics (Hardcover): Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor Principles of Microeconomics (Hardcover)
Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor
R1,788 Discovery Miles 17 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Principles of Economics (Hardcover): Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor Principles of Economics (Hardcover)
Steven A. Greenlaw, Timothy Taylor
R2,512 Discovery Miles 25 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Principles of Microeconomics for AP(R) Courses 2e (Paperback): Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro, Timothy Taylor Principles of Microeconomics for AP(R) Courses 2e (Paperback)
Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro, Timothy Taylor
R949 Discovery Miles 9 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Principles of MacroEconomics for AP(R) Courses 2e (Paperback): Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro, Timothy Taylor Principles of MacroEconomics for AP(R) Courses 2e (Paperback)
Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro, Timothy Taylor
R936 Discovery Miles 9 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Principles of Macroeconomics 2e (Paperback): Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro, Timothy Taylor Principles of Macroeconomics 2e (Paperback)
Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro, Timothy Taylor
R962 Discovery Miles 9 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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