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An indispensable reference book of chess moves, perfect for any chess player, beginner or club player. This A to Z of chess tactics provides an explanation of all the key terms and jargon used in chess so you can understand them and put them into...

Twenty-five years ago, Namco released Tekken and redefined the fighting game genre in three dimensions. Known for its deep gameplay, cutting edge graphics, and operatic lore, Tekken has become synonymous with the PlayStation brand while remaining one of...

Mathematics is the basis of casino games, which are the bedrock of a $100 billion/year industry. Mathematics of the Big Four Casino Table Games: Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps, & Roulette takes an in-depth look at the four biggest table games in casinos:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904600695Author John WatsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Gambit Publications LtdPublisher Gambit Publications Ltd

I decided to write about something that I would be interested to learn myself. In this book I show what preparation for a game by a 2650 player looks like. In chess, we only see the game on the stage, and can only guess at what is hidden...

This innovative book features traceable illustrations of thirty different types of trees, as well as their leaves, seeds and flowers. Great for nature lovers, aspiring creatives and those looking for a soothing escape. The process of tracing each tree...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936781706Author Steve WinterFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Kobold PressPublisher Kobold PressWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 7mm

In his first book (we anticipate many more), the young Hungarian author makes a worthy attempt to walk his readers through a complete 1.d4 opening repertoire. Yet while he is taking you thru the opening he never forgets the other phases of the game. As a...

Paleomythic is a roleplaying game of grim survival and mythical adventures in the land of Ancient Mu, a harsh prehistoric world full of mysterious ruins and temples to explore, huge and terrible creatures that roam and spread fear across the land, and...

A fantastical coloring experience, this is the perfect creative outlet. This new pocket-sized coloring book for adults by award-winning artist Jim Shore is filled with 32 stunning designs of his original and best-selling fantasy artwork in his iconic...

Embark on a 30-day journey to study Scripture and embrace creativity! In this new, spiral-bound edition of Wholehearted: A Coloring Book Devotional, Jordan Lee of Soul Scripts leads a guided devotional with love and encouragement for anyone who wants to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789657679036Author Rastislav RehakFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Griddlers.NetPublisher Griddlers.NetWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944633011Author Click AmericanaFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Synchronista LLCPublisher Synchronista LLCWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 280mm *...

UNHOLY TRICKS by Terence Reese and David Bird is a further collection of bridge tales involving the eccentric monks of St Titus. In addition to their usual rubber bridge games - and they play for surprisingly high stakes at the monastery - the monks...

Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known trivia. Featuring nautical facts and feats, including superstitions at sea, the history of animals on the waves - until...

The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME allows kids, teenagers, and adults to relive the exciting duels that take place in the animated Yu-Gi-Oh! series. Yu-Gi-Oh! THE ART OF THE CARDS collects the classic artwork of every real life playable card featured in...

The Dutch Defence is an ambitious and underrated counter to the queen's pawn opening. With his very first move Black creates an asymmetrical pawn structure, thus unbalancing the position from a very early stage and allowing both White and Black players...

Sony's PlayStation revolutionised the videogame industry. It wasn't the first home console, but it brought gaming to the masses in a way few other systems at the time managed to do. Now, more than 25 years after its initial release there are over 10,000...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784831059Author Swapnil DhopadeFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Quality Chess UK LLPPublisher Quality Chess UK LLPWeight(grams) 608gDimensions(mm)...

The Ruy Lopez is perhaps the most classical of all chess openings. It dates back to the 16th century and has featured in the opening repertoire of every modern world champion. It is a highly flexible variation: Bobby Fischer used it to create numerous...

Market Garden was a bold plan, designed to capture the Rhine crossings along the Dutch-German border and establish a foothold for an advance into Germany. A massive combined arms operation involving airborne landings and an armoured thrust, it was one of...

The Dark Age of Britain, from the middle of the 4th century to the end of the 8th, was a time of violence and warfare, when charismatic warlords such as the fabled King Arthur could gather together armies and carve out their own kingdoms. With this new...

From the Creator of Strange Planet-Watch the Animated Series August 9 on Apple TV+From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of NYC Basic Tips and Ettiquette comes 99 Stories I Could Tell, a guided journal with 99 prompts plus a customizable cover...

This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practicing of vital skills just as much as...

Which opening does better in practice: the wild, unsound" and refuted" Latvian Gambit (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 f5) or the solid Philidor Defence (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 d6)? As James Schuyler points out, referring to the definitive Megabase, the Latvian Gambit...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680229370Author Publications International LtdPage Count 256Imprint Publications International, Ltd.Publisher Publications International, Ltd...

Bring out your inner hippie with this whimsical coloring book dedicated to peace, love, and all things groovy! Inside you ll find 30 vibrantly detailed art activities inspired by the psychedelic sixties. Decorate this far-out coloring book with markers,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789505740Author David WoodroffeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Arcturus EditionsPublisher Arcturus EditionsWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Famous in Japan for his three-dimensional pop-up art, Seiji Tsukimoto now offers the secrets (well, actually clear, easy-to-follow instructions) to making amazing globe-shaped paper artworks using only paper and scissors. These 3-D spheres feature...

FLAMES OF FREEDOM is an American Gothic horror tabletop role-playing game, Powered by ZWEIHAENDER RPG.It is the dawn of the American Revolutionary War of 1776. A tangled web of conspiracy spans North America. It does not matter what your creed, color,...

If you are aware of endgame patterns, you spot key moves quicker, analyse and calculate better, avoid making errors and memorise what you have studied more fully. The Queen's Gambit is easily the most talked-about chess opening since the immensely...

Everything you need to know about the exciting new trend of indie gaming...Independently made video games have become some of the most original, ingenious and successful games available on the market today. Matched against giant tech companies and their...

Beauty in the Bible: Volume 2 includes even more inspirational Scripture quotes, such as: * You will show me the way of life. (Psalm 16:11)* Trust in the Lord with all your heart. (Proverbs 3:5)* and many more!From illustrator Lindsay Hopkins, every...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998665641Author Klooto GamesFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Tomogo Lakes Press, LLCPublisher Tomogo Lakes Press, LLCWeight(grams)...

A crucial decision spared chess Grandmaster David Bronstein almost certain death at the hands of the Nazis-one fateful move cost him the world championship. Russian champion Mark Taimanov was a touted as a hero of the Soviet state until his loss to Bobby...

An inviting collection of lush botanical drawings to colour, created in mixed-media artist Rachel Reinert's lovely and distinctive style. Reinert's fresh take on modern florals has earned her a following among private collectors and interior decorators...

Expert Sudoku is an all-new collection of handcrafted puzzles for the expert puzzle-solver. This is the book that challenges skilled solvers and Sudoku-lovers at the top level-every one of the 320 puzzles is rated "difficult." Good luck!About the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486832494Author Jessica MazurkiewiczFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911093961Author Ed SouthallFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Tarquin PublicationsPublisher Tarquin PublicationsWeight(grams) 225gDimensions(mm) 160mm...

Stunning art and illustration from the Japanese-inspired fantasy realms of Rokugan, setting for the famed Legend of the Five Rings series of games.For more than a quarter of a century, Rokugan has provided the setting for one of tabletop gaming's most...