Sunday, March 31, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
The Stress of Chess: My Life, Career and 101 Best Games
Walter Browne is a living legend of chess. A hurricane of a player with a daredevil approach of the game, he was and is famous for ending up in hair-raising time-trouble. During the peak of his career, in the 1970's and 80's, he won the US. championship six times as well as countless national and international tournaments.
In this memoir Walter Browne recounts his formative years, how he befriended and played Bobby Fischer in New York City, how he travelled the world and made his name. He annotates his best games from over four decades, great attacking games full of sacrifices and fireworks, in a clear style tht is accessible for amateur players.
Chess is not the only game Browne excels in. He is also an avid backgammon and scrabble player. His career in poker is almost as impressive as his chess feats. Having started to play long before the recent surge in popularity of the game, he is a regular competitor in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, and has pocked hundreds of thousands of dollars in poker wins. The Stress of Chess is the fascinating story of the life and career of a unique and unorthodox player. Photographs throughout.
The Stress of Chess: My Life, Career and 101 Best Games
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In this memoir Walter Browne recounts his formative years, how he befriended and played Bobby Fischer in New York City, how he travelled the world and made his name. He annotates his best games from over four decades, great attacking games full of sacrifices and fireworks, in a clear style tht is accessible for amateur players.
Chess is not the only game Browne excels in. He is also an avid backgammon and scrabble player. His career in poker is almost as impressive as his chess feats. Having started to play long before the recent surge in popularity of the game, he is a regular competitor in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, and has pocked hundreds of thousands of dollars in poker wins. The Stress of Chess is the fascinating story of the life and career of a unique and unorthodox player. Photographs throughout.
The Stress of Chess: My Life, Career and 101 Best Games
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Hoyle's Rules of Games: Third Revised and Updated Edition
In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on whist, the most popular card game of his day.
More than 250 years later, Hoyle is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of games, from bridge to backgammon, Scrabble to blackjack. This handy reference guide has now been updated and expanded and includes rules, strategies, and playing odds for more than 250 games.
Readers will learn how to play, hone their strategies, and settle disputes with this newest edition of the classic reference guide.
More than 250 years later, Hoyle is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of games, from bridge to backgammon, Scrabble to blackjack. This handy reference guide has now been updated and expanded and includes rules, strategies, and playing odds for more than 250 games.
Readers will learn how to play, hone their strategies, and settle disputes with this newest edition of the classic reference guide.
Hoyle's Rules of Games: Third Revised and Updated Edition
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Be a Master at Go: A Teach Yourself Guide (Teach Yourself: General Reference)
More than 60 million books sold in the Teach Yourself series!
Understand the philosophy behind Go, and how modern developments have effected this enduringly popular game
Be a Master at Go is a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating ancient game. With step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams, you will learn the concepts, tactics and strategies of the game, whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced player aiming to reach club level.
Includes:
- The origins and history of the game, and developments in computer and Internet Go
- One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started
- Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience
- Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress
- Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Be a Master at Go: A Teach Yourself Guide (Teach Yourself: General Reference)
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Learn Backgammon in 10 Minutes: The Quickest Way to Learn the Game (Learn in Ten Minutes)
Although backgammon may look complicated at first glance, this absorbing, fun game really couldn't be simpler. So, get ready to play—in just 10 minutes! With this easy-to-follow guide, complete with board diagrams and illustrations, you'll quickly learn how to set up your checkers; the basics of running, blocking and hitting; how to notate and score; and an impressive array of handy hints for winning the game. There's even advice on finding the best backgammon games online!
Learn Backgammon in 10 Minutes: The Quickest Way to Learn the Game (Learn in Ten Minutes)
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