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Schachnovelle

by Stefan Zweig, Stefan Zweig ...

Narrated by Reiner Unglaub ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

Ein Meisterwerk der Literatur - dramatisch, fesselnd und spannend!An Bord eines Passagierdampfers auf dem Weg nach Buenos Aires trifft der Ich-Erzähler, ein österreichischer Emigrant, auf den Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic. Dann taucht auch der mysteriöse Dr. B. auf: Von den Nazis in Einzelhaft gesperrt, war seine einzige Ablenkung ein Buch mit Schachzügen, die er auswendig lernte. Doch das ... Read more

$9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ein Meisterwerk der Literatur - dramatisch, fesselnd und spannend!An Bord eines Passagierdampfers auf dem Weg nach Buenos Aires trifft der Ich-Erzähler, ein österreichischer Emigrant, auf den Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic. Dann taucht auch der mysteriöse Dr. B. auf: Von den Nazis in Einzelhaft gesperrt, war seine einzige Ablenkung ein Buch mit Schachzügen, die er auswendig lernte. Doch das
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Audiobook

Diplomacy Conversations

How to Win at Diplomacy, Or Strategy for Face-to-Face, Online, and Tournaments

by Erik van Mechelen ...

Narrated by Erik van Mechelen ...

Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

You've been invited to play Diplomacy with friends or colleagues and you don't want to look foolish. That should be easy enough: in everyday life and the office you're smart and confident.So no, avoiding coming across as an imbecile is not enough. You want a crack at winning.Every standard game of Diplomacy features 7 players, so you are unlikely to win. If all your opponents are of equal ability, ... Read more

$18.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

You've been invited to play Diplomacy with friends or colleagues and you don't want to look foolish. That should be easy enough: in everyday life and the office you're smart and confident.So no, avoiding coming across as an imbecile is not enough. You want a crack at winning.Every standard game of Diplomacy features 7 players, so you are unlikely to win. If all your opponents are of equal ability,
... Read more
Audiobook

Celebrating Birds

An Interactive Field and Listening Guide Inspired by the Wingspan Game

by Natalia Rojas, Ana Maria Martinez ...

Narrated by Inés del Castillo, Timothy Andrés Pabon, Laura Jennings ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

A gorgeously illustrated and interactive full-color guide to more than 181 birds of North America, featuring recorded vocalizations of each, based on the bestselling board game, Wingspan.Praised for its gorgeous illustrations, accurate portrayal of bird habitats, and its gameplay, the bird-focused board game Wingspan has become an international sensation, available in a dozen languages and selling ... Read more

$26.09 CAD

A gorgeously illustrated and interactive full-color guide to more than 181 birds of North America, featuring recorded vocalizations of each, based on the bestselling board game, Wingspan.Praised for its gorgeous illustrations, accurate portrayal of bird habitats, and its gameplay, the bird-focused board game Wingspan has become an international sensation, available in a dozen languages and selling
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Audiobook

Design Your Destiny: How to Create Your Own Board Game

by Duncan Neven ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Have you ever gazed upon a beautifully crafted board game, marveling at its intricate mechanics and engaging gameplay, and thought, "I could do that"? This book provides the roadmap to turn that thought into a tangible reality. Designing a board game is a rewarding endeavor, a fusion of creativity, strategy, and problem-solving that can captivate ... Read more

Was $7.99 CAD Now $6.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Have you ever gazed upon a beautifully crafted board game, marveling at its intricate mechanics and engaging gameplay, and thought, "I could do that"? This book provides the roadmap to turn that thought into a tangible reality. Designing a board game is a rewarding endeavor, a fusion of creativity, strategy, and problem-solving that can captivate
... Read more
Audiobook

Game Of Go

by Li Wei ...

Narrated by Ross Pipkin ...

Unabridged

34 min

The game of go has been played for thousands upon thousands of years, in fact it is one of the oldest board games in the world. This audio book describes the history of go and how you too can enjoy this phenomenal board game! Covering everything from the rules of go to popular strategies you too will be a go expert in no time! ... Read more

$6.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The game of go has been played for thousands upon thousands of years, in fact it is one of the oldest board games in the world. This audio book describes the history of go and how you too can enjoy this phenomenal board game! Covering everything from the rules of go to popular strategies you too will be a go expert in no time!
... Read more
Audiobook

Everybody Wins

Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made

by James Wallis ...

Narrated by James Wallis ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

Ever wondered when board games got so good?The last forty years have seen nothing short of a revolution in the world of tabletop games. No longer synonymous with family arguments over a game of Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit, board games and the once niche hobby of tabletop gaming have moved into the mainstream over the last four decades, with modernclassics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride and Carcassonne ... Read more

$25.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ever wondered when board games got so good?The last forty years have seen nothing short of a revolution in the world of tabletop games. No longer synonymous with family arguments over a game of Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit, board games and the once niche hobby of tabletop gaming have moved into the mainstream over the last four decades, with modernclassics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride and Carcassonne
... Read more
Audiobook

Board Games: From Ancient Senet to the Modern Tabletop Boom

by Oliver Beaumont ...

Narrated by Oliver Beaumont ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Discover the rich cultural history of tabletop gaming, where ancient civilizations encoded fate into strategy and play. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive historical journey reveals why humans continually return to small wooden tokens and cardboard grids. From dusty temple courtyards to royal war rooms, every rulebook serves as a vivid time capsule of the society that forged it ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the rich cultural history of tabletop gaming, where ancient civilizations encoded fate into strategy and play. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive historical journey reveals why humans continually return to small wooden tokens and cardboard grids. From dusty temple courtyards to royal war rooms, every rulebook serves as a vivid time capsule of the society that forged it
... Read more
Audiobook

Threads of Fate

A Blackbirds RPG Story Collection

by Ryan Verniere, Jared Rosen, Christian Fox, Joseph Limbaugh, Graham McNeill ...

Narrated by Joe Manganiello ...

Unabridged

58 min

Explore the dark fantasy vista of Blackbirds RPG with these five spellbinding tales, narrated by Joe Manganiello.The Threads of Fate features a series of vignettes inspired by the universe of the Blackbirds RPG tabletop role-playing game. In a war-ravaged landscape, these foreboding characters' stories are sure to be a spine-tingling delight to fans of the game and anyone who enjoys a well-told ... Read more

$10.79 CAD

Explore the dark fantasy vista of Blackbirds RPG with these five spellbinding tales, narrated by Joe Manganiello.The Threads of Fate features a series of vignettes inspired by the universe of the Blackbirds RPG tabletop role-playing game. In a war-ravaged landscape, these foreboding characters' stories are sure to be a spine-tingling delight to fans of the game and anyone who enjoys a well-told
... Read more
Audiobook

Россия на 64 клетках. История великих шахматных чемпионов

by Илья Васильев, Айнулова Эльмира, Аркадий Фатеев, Владимир Линдер ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Шахматный клуб
Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая ... Read more

$7.18 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая
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Audiobook

Rebel Queen

The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster

by Susan Polgar ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess ... Read more

$37.79 CAD

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess
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Audiobook

100 Idées Simples pour Petits et Grands Moments

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 22 - Arts, culture et divertissement
Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si le bonheur se cachait dans les choses les plus simples ?Ce livre est une véritable boîte à idées pour tous ceux qui souhaitent vivre, créer, rire et partager au quotidien.À travers 100 activités faciles et accessibles, redécouvrez la joie d’un moment présent : bricoler avec du carton, peindre avec les doigts, construire une cabane, fabriquer ... Read more

$2.46 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si le bonheur se cachait dans les choses les plus simples ?Ce livre est une véritable boîte à idées pour tous ceux qui souhaitent vivre, créer, rire et partager au quotidien.À travers 100 activités faciles et accessibles, redécouvrez la joie d’un moment présent : bricoler avec du carton, peindre avec les doigts, construire une cabane, fabriquer
... Read more
Audiobook

Ouija Board: A Short Guide on Safely Using Your Board (Terrifying, Wondrous, and Fascinating Experiences With the Mysterious Spirit Oracle)

by Michael Gutierrez ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the history of the Ouija board, from its origins to its cultural significance. Learn the "dos and don'ts" of Ouija board sessions, including techniques to enhance your connection with the spirit world while ensuring your well-being with step-by-step instructions for effective and responsible communication.Unlock the mysteries of the beyond and ... Read more

$4.92 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the history of the Ouija board, from its origins to its cultural significance. Learn the "dos and don'ts" of Ouija board sessions, including techniques to enhance your connection with the spirit world while ensuring your well-being with step-by-step instructions for effective and responsible communication.Unlock the mysteries of the beyond and
... Read more
Audiobook

Der var engang en krig

by Morteza Seighali ...

Narrated by Erik Kempf ...

Unabridged

43 min

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da ... Read more

$7.19 CAD

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da
... Read more
Audiobook

Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess

by Oliver Stevens ...

Narrated by Oliver Stevens ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves ... Read more

$20.20 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves
... Read more
Audiobook

Seven Games

A Human History

by Oliver Roeder ...

Narrated by William Sarris ...

Unabridged

9 hours 11 min

Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasurable.Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across ... Read more

$30.79 CAD

Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasurable.Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across
... Read more
Audiobook

What Board Games Mean to Me

Tales from the Tabletop

by Donna Gregory ...

Narrated by Calvin Wong ...

Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

Remember the last game you played? Maybe you remember the first one, too …If you love games, or know someone who does, you’ll know that board games today form a part of people’s lives every bit as cherished as music, movies, books or sports. Board games have become staples of popular culture around which we live our lives, and through which we navigate and remember many of life’s ups and downs. ... Read more

$23.40 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Remember the last game you played? Maybe you remember the first one, too …If you love games, or know someone who does, you’ll know that board games today form a part of people’s lives every bit as cherished as music, movies, books or sports. Board games have become staples of popular culture around which we live our lives, and through which we navigate and remember many of life’s ups and downs.
... Read more
Audiobook

Mahjong

A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture

by Annelise Heinz ...

Narrated by Rachel Botchan ...

Unabridged

11 hours 21 min

Click-click-click. The sound of mahjong tiles connects American expatriates in Shanghai, Jazz Age white Americans, urban Chinese Americans in the 1930s, incarcerated Japanese Americans in wartime, Jewish American suburban mothers, and Air Force officers' wives in the postwar era.Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture illustrates how the spaces between tiles and the ... Read more

$32.02 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Click-click-click. The sound of mahjong tiles connects American expatriates in Shanghai, Jazz Age white Americans, urban Chinese Americans in the 1930s, incarcerated Japanese Americans in wartime, Jewish American suburban mothers, and Air Force officers' wives in the postwar era.Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture illustrates how the spaces between tiles and the
... Read more
Audiobook

Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed!

by Madeleine Roux ...

Narrated by Imani Parks ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

Welcome to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the Dungeon walls.But Zellidora ‘Zelli’ Stormclash wasn’t a monster or a creature. She was something far worse. Zelli was a human.Disguised as a minotaur, Zelli keeps to herself and does her work. While in class, Zelli learns of the great human adventurer, Allidora Steelstrike, who oddly ... Read more

$24.29 CAD

Welcome to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the Dungeon walls.But Zellidora ‘Zelli’ Stormclash wasn’t a monster or a creature. She was something far worse. Zelli was a human.Disguised as a minotaur, Zelli keeps to herself and does her work. While in class, Zelli learns of the great human adventurer, Allidora Steelstrike, who oddly
... Read more
Audiobook

Nintendo Switch 2 – La nouvelle ère de la console hybride

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Florian G ...

Series Audiobook 19 - Arts, culture et divertissement
Unabridged

1 hour 26 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.La révolution continue.Après le succès planétaire de la Nintendo Switch, Nintendo prépare une nouvelle ère avec la Switch 2 : plus puissante, plus fluide, plus immersive — tout en restant fidèle à l’esprit qui a conquis des millions de joueurs.Ce livre vous plonge dans les coulisses de cette console attendue :• son héritage historique,• ses ... Read more

$2.46 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.La révolution continue.Après le succès planétaire de la Nintendo Switch, Nintendo prépare une nouvelle ère avec la Switch 2 : plus puissante, plus fluide, plus immersive — tout en restant fidèle à l’esprit qui a conquis des millions de joueurs.Ce livre vous plonge dans les coulisses de cette console attendue :• son héritage historique,• ses
... Read more
Audiobook

Finding Genius: Chess - Life Lessons From the Board

by Richard Jacobs ...

Narrated by Newton Lusambili ...

Unabridged

16 min

Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success ... Read more

$3.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success
... Read more
Audiobook

POKER MATH

Strategy and Tactics for Mastering Poker Mathematics and Improving Your Game (2022 Guide for Beginners)

by Blanke Clarke ...

Narrated by Peter Finch ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

Whether you want to improve your performance at your monthly poker game with your friends or supplement your income by playing frequently online, understanding poker math is the next step.Inside, you'll discover a simplified explanation of complicated subjects like game theory optimum, ideal ranges, flat betting, and more, and real-life examples to help you comprehend where and when you'd utilize ... Read more

$15.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Whether you want to improve your performance at your monthly poker game with your friends or supplement your income by playing frequently online, understanding poker math is the next step.Inside, you'll discover a simplified explanation of complicated subjects like game theory optimum, ideal ranges, flat betting, and more, and real-life examples to help you comprehend where and when you'd utilize
... Read more
Audiobook

Chess Queens

The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players of All Time

by Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrated by Jennifer Shahade ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from
... Read more
Audiobook

Catan Strategy

The Complete Guide to Winning the Popular Board Game

by Mark Oxer ...

Narrated by Mike Goodrick ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

After winning the Canadian Championship in 2005 (defeating the 2004 champion in the round robin play) I read every Catan strategy guide I could find in my attempt to win the World Championship. At that time there was not a lot of information available, with the exception of a few online articles. There is more information available these days, but I have yet to find anything comprehensive written ... Read more

$6.10 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

After winning the Canadian Championship in 2005 (defeating the 2004 champion in the round robin play) I read every Catan strategy guide I could find in my attempt to win the World Championship. At that time there was not a lot of information available, with the exception of a few online articles. There is more information available these days, but I have yet to find anything comprehensive written
... Read more
Audiobook

Chess Tactics & Move Prediction

Beginners Guide to Strategies and Basics Opening and Closing Tactics! Learn How to Visualize the Game and Predict Your Opponent’s Intentions!

by Magnus Fisher ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide ... Read more

$20.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide
... Read more

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