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The American Mah Jongg Playbook: A Beginner's Guide to Rules, the Card, and Strategy (And What Nobody Tells You)

de Jillian Lacy ...

There's a reason people fall in love with American Mah Jongg.Whether you refer to it as Mah Jongg, Mahj, or Mahjong, it is the same thoughtful, engaging tile game that blends strategy, observation, and intuition, keeping players coming back for more. While American Mah Jongg has been around for nearly a century, it is being rediscovered now with new players everywhere!The American Mah Jongg ... Leer más

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There's a reason people fall in love with American Mah Jongg.Whether you refer to it as Mah Jongg, Mahj, or Mahjong, it is the same thoughtful, engaging tile game that blends strategy, observation, and intuition, keeping players coming back for more. While American Mah Jongg has been around for nearly a century, it is being rediscovered now with new players everywhere!The American Mah Jongg
... Leer más
Chess Openings by Example: Scandinavian Defense

de J. Schmidt ...

Chess Openings by Example - Scandinavian Defense, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games ... Leer más

$4.26 USD

Chess Openings by Example - Scandinavian Defense, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games
... Leer más
Characteristics of Games

de George Skaff Elias, Richard Garfield, K. Robert Gutschera ...

Understanding games—whether computer games, card games, board games, or sports—by analyzing certain common traits.Characteristics of Games offers a new way to understand games: by focusing on certain traits—including number of players, rules, degrees of luck and skill needed, and reward/effort ratio—and using these characteristics as basic points of comparison and analysis. These issues are often ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

Understanding games—whether computer games, card games, board games, or sports—by analyzing certain common traits.Characteristics of Games offers a new way to understand games: by focusing on certain traits—including number of players, rules, degrees of luck and skill needed, and reward/effort ratio—and using these characteristics as basic points of comparison and analysis. These issues are often
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Masters of the Chessboard

de Richard Reti ...

RÃ©ti's "Otherâ€ Classic Ask most chessplayers about the works by Richard RÃ©ti, and most will quickly reply Modern Ideas in Chess. His Masters of the Chessboard will be a distant second and that is unfortunate, because in many ways Masters is more comprehensive and instructive than its better-known predecessor. He packs it with advice, even for beginners. Opening theory is a priority. RÃ©ti tells ... Leer más

$6.47 USD

RÃ©ti's "Otherâ€ Classic Ask most chessplayers about the works by Richard RÃ©ti, and most will quickly reply Modern Ideas in Chess. His Masters of the Chessboard will be a distant second and that is unfortunate, because in many ways Masters is more comprehensive and instructive than its better-known predecessor. He packs it with advice, even for beginners. Opening theory is a priority. RÃ©ti tells
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My Best Games of Chess 1905-1954

de Savielly Tartakower ...

The Unique Genius of Tartakower! One of the most creative grandmasters ever to play the Royal Game was Savielly Tartakower. His combination of bold play and fascinating writing has long endeared him to chess aficionados worldwide. His classic work of best games has never been available in English algebraic notation. Until now. â€œTartakowerâ€™s annotations are unlike any other master of his time. ... Leer más

$10.43 USD

The Unique Genius of Tartakower! One of the most creative grandmasters ever to play the Royal Game was Savielly Tartakower. His combination of bold play and fascinating writing has long endeared him to chess aficionados worldwide. His classic work of best games has never been available in English algebraic notation. Until now. â€œTartakowerâ€™s annotations are unlike any other master of his time.
... Leer más
Play Mahjong!

An All-Levels Guide to American Mahjong

de Alyssa Gross ...

***As featured in Goop, Oprah Daily, and People*Take a deep dive into the culture and strategies of the addictive game of American Mahjong!**Mahjong is an intellectually stimulating game of strategy that can sharpen the minds of people of all ages as it brings them together. Play Mahjong! is your comprehensive guide to the American version of the game, packed with interactive step-by-step ... Leer más

$11.78 USD

***As featured in Goop, Oprah Daily, and People*Take a deep dive into the culture and strategies of the addictive game of American Mahjong!**Mahjong is an intellectually stimulating game of strategy that can sharpen the minds of people of all ages as it brings them together. Play Mahjong! is your comprehensive guide to the American version of the game, packed with interactive step-by-step
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The Art of Sacrifice in Chess

de Rudolf Spielmann ...

The 21st Century Edition of Spielmann’s Classic Work Austrian Grandmaster Rudolf Spielmann’s The Art of Sacrifice in Chess first appeared in the mid-1930s. It was immediately recognized as a classic, a masterpiece that examined the nature of chess sacrifices. In this modernized, 21st century edition, all of Spielmann’s original work has been preserved. The antiquated English Descriptive Notation ... Leer más

$16.19 USD

The 21st Century Edition of Spielmann’s Classic Work Austrian Grandmaster Rudolf Spielmann’s The Art of Sacrifice in Chess first appeared in the mid-1930s. It was immediately recognized as a classic, a masterpiece that examined the nature of chess sacrifices. In this modernized, 21st century edition, all of Spielmann’s original work has been preserved. The antiquated English Descriptive Notation
... Leer más
Chess Openings by Example: Ruy Lopez

de J. Schmidt ...

Chess Openings by Example - Ruy Lopez, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games progress and ... Leer más

$4.26 USD

Chess Openings by Example - Ruy Lopez, is a collection of notable chess games - carefully selected and edited - complete with lots of chess diagrams so as to follow every game step-by-step. All games are accompanied with the standard algebraic notation, along with position evaluations following each move provided by the StockFish chess engine, so than you can easily see how the games progress and
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Everything is a Game

de Kevan Davis, Viviane Schwarz ...

A wooden spoon?A ball of string?A handful of coins?There's a game for that.Whether you're looking to fill an hour or a wet weekend, in this brilliant compendium you'll find games for every occasion that can be played with objects all of us have around us.Handily organised by object, with updates on some old classics and prompts to create new versions with your own twist, this is the perfect way to ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

A wooden spoon?A ball of string?A handful of coins?There's a game for that.Whether you're looking to fill an hour or a wet weekend, in this brilliant compendium you'll find games for every occasion that can be played with objects all of us have around us.Handily organised by object, with updates on some old classics and prompts to create new versions with your own twist, this is the perfect way to
... Leer más
Chess

Be the King!

de Ellisiv Reppen ...

Ilustraciones de Flu Hartberg ...

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In Chess: Be the King!, you’ll start by learning how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In Chess: Be the King!, you’ll start by learning how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up
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Priority Thinking - A Guide To Quick And Accurate Decision-Making At The Backgammon Board

de Grant Hoffman ...

In the age of bots and robotic learning, this book is a breath of fresh air, focusing on powerful principles that guide you through the complications of any position and quickly lead you to the correct move. Priority Thinking is the key to finding the solution and everything flows from that.This book tackles situations with a unique approach and provides a sound structure for quick and accurate ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In the age of bots and robotic learning, this book is a breath of fresh air, focusing on powerful principles that guide you through the complications of any position and quickly lead you to the correct move. Priority Thinking is the key to finding the solution and everything flows from that.This book tackles situations with a unique approach and provides a sound structure for quick and accurate
... Leer más
The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games

de Albert H. Morehead ...

This antique text contains a complete catalogue of Solitaire and Patience games, including tips, instructions, tactics, rules, and more. Written in plain language and compete with a plethora of helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for the novice card player and will be of interest to anyone looking to expand their card gaming repertoire. The chapters of this book include: 'About Solitaire Games', ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This antique text contains a complete catalogue of Solitaire and Patience games, including tips, instructions, tactics, rules, and more. Written in plain language and compete with a plethora of helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for the novice card player and will be of interest to anyone looking to expand their card gaming repertoire. The chapters of this book include: 'About Solitaire Games',
... Leer más
Play American Mah Jongg! Kit Ebook

Everything you Need to Play American Mah Jongg

de Elaine Sandberg ...

Learn and play the fascinating game of Mahjong with this comprehensive kit.Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is not called "The Game of a Thousand Intellingences" for nothing. It's relaxing, social, and allows people to focus on something completely unrelated to everyday concerns. And it's thrilling—there's nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, and your palms ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

Learn and play the fascinating game of Mahjong with this comprehensive kit.Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is not called "The Game of a Thousand Intellingences" for nothing. It's relaxing, social, and allows people to focus on something completely unrelated to everyday concerns. And it's thrilling—there's nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, and your palms
... Leer más
Complete Defense to Queen Pawn Openings

de Eric Schiller ...

This aggressive counterattacking repertoire covers Black opening systems against virtually every opening except for 1.e4 (plus most flank games), based on the exciting and powerful Tarrasch Defense, which helped win Kasparov and Spassky championships. Black learns the Classical Tarrasch, Symmetrical Tarrasch, Asymmetrical Tarrasch, Marshall and Tarrasch gambits, and Tarrasch without Nc3, to ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

This aggressive counterattacking repertoire covers Black opening systems against virtually every opening except for 1.e4 (plus most flank games), based on the exciting and powerful Tarrasch Defense, which helped win Kasparov and Spassky championships. Black learns the Classical Tarrasch, Symmetrical Tarrasch, Asymmetrical Tarrasch, Marshall and Tarrasch gambits, and Tarrasch without Nc3, to
... Leer más
A History of Chess

The Original 1913 Edition

de H. J. R. Murray ...

An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope
... Leer más
Celebrating Birds

An Interactive Field Guide Featuring Art from Wingspan

de Natalia Rojas, Ana Maria Martinez ...

A gorgeously illustrated and interactive full-color guide to more than 181 birds of North America, 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 more than 200,000 copies its first year. ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

A gorgeously illustrated and interactive full-color guide to more than 181 birds of North America, 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 more than 200,000 copies its first year.
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Wilhelm Steinitz

1st World Chess Champion

de Isaak Linder ...

The World Chess Champion Series The first official world champion, Wilhelm Steinitz was a towering figure in the chess world in the last quarter of the 19th century. For nearly three decades, he never lost a serious match. His opening innovations have resonated for more than a century. For example, for those who do not wish to meet the Ruy Lopez with 3...a6, the Steinitz Defense, 3...d6, may ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

The World Chess Champion Series The first official world champion, Wilhelm Steinitz was a towering figure in the chess world in the last quarter of the 19th century. For nearly three decades, he never lost a serious match. His opening innovations have resonated for more than a century. For example, for those who do not wish to meet the Ruy Lopez with 3...a6, the Steinitz Defense, 3...d6, may
... Leer más
How to Win at Chess

The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond

de Levy Rozman ...

Series series How to Win at Chess
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several
... Leer más
Across the Board

How Games Make Us Human

de Tim Clare ...

Across the Board is a rollicking journey through the history and culture of tabletop games and the unparalleled way that they bring people together"Rich with enticing origin stories, and a shining treatise on why games are so universal, so important, and so foundational to the human experience. This book beautifully explores their rich and textured legacy as everything from simple play to divine ... Leer más

$16.37 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Across the Board is a rollicking journey through the history and culture of tabletop games and the unparalleled way that they bring people together"Rich with enticing origin stories, and a shining treatise on why games are so universal, so important, and so foundational to the human experience. This book beautifully explores their rich and textured legacy as everything from simple play to divine
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Don't Know Much About® Anything

Everything You Need to Know but Never Learned About People, Places, Events, and More!

de Kenneth C. Davis ...

Series Libro 15 - Don't Know Much About Series
In his wildly entertaining, winningly irreverent, New York Times bestselling Don't Know Much About® series, author Kenneth C. Davis has amused and edified us with fascinating facts about history, mythology, the Bible, the universe, geography, and the Civil War.Now, the sky's the limit in his latest irresistible installment—a grand tour of knowledge that carries us from the Great Smoky Mountains to ... Leer más

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In his wildly entertaining, winningly irreverent, New York Times bestselling Don't Know Much About® series, author Kenneth C. Davis has amused and edified us with fascinating facts about history, mythology, the Bible, the universe, geography, and the Civil War.Now, the sky's the limit in his latest irresistible installment—a grand tour of knowledge that carries us from the Great Smoky Mountains to
... Leer más
136 Ready-to-Use Mahjong Strategy and Tactics

Essential Tips and Techniques to Win More Mahjong Games

de Senba Kurono ...

A practical guide to Mahjong strategies and tactics for new and seasoned players alike.Sharpen your skills and take your mahjong game to the next level with this practical strategy guide. 136 Ready-to-Use Mahjong Strategies and Tactics breaks down the essentials of efficient tile efficiency, hand development, defense, and reading the table into clear, bite-sized lessons. Each technique is ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

A practical guide to Mahjong strategies and tactics for new and seasoned players alike.Sharpen your skills and take your mahjong game to the next level with this practical strategy guide. 136 Ready-to-Use Mahjong Strategies and Tactics breaks down the essentials of efficient tile efficiency, hand development, defense, and reading the table into clear, bite-sized lessons. Each technique is
... Leer más
It's All a Game

The History of Board Games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan

de Tristan Donovan ...

"[A] timely book . . . a wonderfully entertaining trip around the board, through 4,000 years of game history." — The Wall Street JournalBoard games have been with us even longer than the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification?In It's All a Game, Tristan Donovan, British journalist and author of ... Leer más

$12.95 USD

"[A] timely book . . . a wonderfully entertaining trip around the board, through 4,000 years of game history." — The Wall Street JournalBoard games have been with us even longer than the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification?In It's All a Game, Tristan Donovan, British journalist and author of
... Leer más
Chess

5334 Problems, Combinations and Games

de Bruce Pandolfini ...

Win at chess with practical instruction from one of the world's leading teachers! With clever strategies for more than 5000 situations and clear diagrams, Chess is for the enthusiastic novice as well as the competitor taking the game to the next level.Chess takes you through more than 5,000 unique instructional situations, many taken from actual matches, including 306 problems for checkmate in one ... Leer más

$19.43 USD

Win at chess with practical instruction from one of the world's leading teachers! With clever strategies for more than 5000 situations and clear diagrams, Chess is for the enthusiastic novice as well as the competitor taking the game to the next level.Chess takes you through more than 5,000 unique instructional situations, many taken from actual matches, including 306 problems for checkmate in one
... Leer más
The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide

Prompts and Activities to Create the Most Interesting Story for Your Character

de James D’Amato ...

Series series Ultimate Role Playing Game Series
Ramp up your role-playing game (RPG) and make your character your own with this fun, interactive workbook—an essential addition to any player’s gaming kit.You’ve chosen your class, bought your weapons, and rolled for your stats, and you’re now the proud owner of your own RPG (role-playing game) avatar. But before you begin your adventure, there’s so much more you can do with your character to make ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Ramp up your role-playing game (RPG) and make your character your own with this fun, interactive workbook—an essential addition to any player’s gaming kit.You’ve chosen your class, bought your weapons, and rolled for your stats, and you’re now the proud owner of your own RPG (role-playing game) avatar. But before you begin your adventure, there’s so much more you can do with your character to make
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