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    The Modernized Arkhangelsk Variation
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    The Modernized Arkhangelsk Variation

    The Ark has always been consideredone of the theoretically-heaviest defenses in meeting the Ruy Lopez, thoughalso the most exciting and definitely the most beautiful of all. It requirestactical vision, good calculation and memory, but not just from us...
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    The Essence of Chess Strategy  Volume 2
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    The Essence of Chess Strategy Volume 2

    Volume 2 is divided into eight chapters. Unlike Volume 1, it is possibleto mix the order in which you study these chapters , but not to study the gameswithin each chapter out of order, since the examples build upon each other incomplexity. I suggest that...
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    Pandemic Shark
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    Pandemic Shark

    This book takes a closer look at the Classic mistakes by amateur playersinclude: 1. Moving a piece too often in the opening. This is one of themainstays which we think relates at least partly to the desire to createsomething in the opening, when we would...
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    The Chess Scalpel - 32 Master Games Dissected
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    The Chess Scalpel - 32 Master Games Dissected

    The idea behind this book is for you to'play' as in a real game, and it is my job to ensure you have a pleasant timewhile training. I suggest you take at least an hour and ahalf for eachgame and as your coach I will indicate when to guess the moves...
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    The Passed Pawn
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    The Passed Pawn

    The purpose of this series is to introduce the reader to advanced training concepts, using the same methods of presentation and instruction that were taught to great players by famous trainers that they have worked with. The series will commence with the...
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    The Essence of Chess Strategy Volume 1
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    The Essence of Chess Strategy Volume 1

    How to learn strategy? Can it belearned? It can be, of course. And these volumes are the perfect guide to learn(or, more precisely, to learn to understand) strategy. Our idea is to throw light on all the strategicconcepts in these volumes. To help you...
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    Cheparinov's 1.d4!  Volume 2
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    Cheparinov's 1.d4! Volume 2

    Welcome to Volume 2 of Cheparinov's 1.d4!.In the second part of the series, I amsharing my knowledge about the Slav Defense. I am confident that the bookcontains many new and interesting ideas and I have tried to provide you with thebest practical...
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    The Modernized Grivas Sicilian
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    The Modernized Grivas Sicilian

    The Sicilian Defense is an opening that commences with the moves 1.e4 c5. TheSicilian Defense is the most popular and best-scoring response to White's firstmove 1.e4. For example, 1.d4, is a statistically more successful opening forWhite because of the...
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    The Modernized Sicilian Kan
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    The Modernized Sicilian Kan

    When you are building your repertoire youhave many choices available against 1.e4. Everyone knows the Sicilian is themost dangerous reply but there are so many choices! Most of them are highlytheoretical such as the Najdorf or the Dragon. Some are very...
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    Beat the Anti-Sicilians
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    Beat the Anti-Sicilians

    I have aimed to find a good balance of verbalexplanations without ignoring the hardcore variations you have to know. In caseyou find some of the analyses a bit too long, don't be discouraged! They havebeen included mainly to illustrate the thematic ideas...
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    The Najdorf Bg5 Revisited - Volume 2
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    The Najdorf Bg5 Revisited - Volume 2

    Do you relish the prospect of setting your opponent awkward problems from the early start of the game? If so, you should just continue reading, for in the Bg5 Najdorf, it's every man for himself, and only the best informed and most creative resourceful...
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    The Najdorf Bg5 Revisited - Volume 1
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    The Najdorf Bg5 Revisited - Volume 1

    Do you relish the prospect of setting your opponent awkward problems from the early start of the game? If so, you should just continue reading, for in the Bg5 Najdorf, it's every man for himself, and only the best informed and most creative resourceful...
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    Rakhmanov's Secrets of Opening Preparation
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    Rakhmanov's Secrets of Opening Preparation

    I decided to write about something that I would be interested to learn myself. In this bookI 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 behind the scenes...
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    Sleutelconcepten in het Middenspel - Volume 1 - De Egel
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    Sleutelconcepten in het Middenspel - Volume 1 - De Egel

    Dit is het eerste deel van de nieuwe serie Sleutelconcepten in het Middenspel.Het idee is om middenspelen te behandelen waarin een bepaalde structuur of essentieel thema centraal komt te staan. De gedachte om deze serie te beginnen, sluit aan bij de...
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    Key Concepts of Chess - Volume 1 - The Hedgehog
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    Key Concepts of Chess - Volume 1 - The Hedgehog

    This is the first volume of the new series Key Concepts of Chess. The idea is to deal with middlegames in which a certain structure or essential theme becomes central. The idea of starting this series is in line with the Understanding before Moving...
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    The Modernized Philidor Defense
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    The Modernized Philidor Defense

    The Philidor Defense is a most popular opening at all levels. In this first book Sergio brings a no-nonsense opening repertoire for players of all strenghts.You will find this book nor only a useful handy guide but find it also loaded with an...
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    Genna Remembers
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    Genna Remembers

    Half a century ago I left a country, the red color of which dominated a large portion of the world map. One way or another, the fate of almost every single person described in this book is forever linked with that now none-existent empire. Many of them...
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    Miguel Najdorf - 'El Viejo' - Life, Games and Stories
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    Miguel Najdorf - 'El Viejo' - Life, Games and Stories

    I was lucky enough to play against six world champions and several top players in my modest chess career, but the greatest player I feel privileged to have known, to have spent time with him, was Miguel Najdorf, "El Viejo".This is a chess book, with 275...
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    1.e4! The Chess Bible
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    1.e4! The Chess Bible

    '1.e4! The Chess Bible' (in three volumes) is a complete and authoritative repertoire for White based on sound main lines and the latest cutting-edge analysis. Existing theory is revisited and expanded with several fresh ideas, novelties and refutations...
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    Origami Pets and Other Animals
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    Origami Pets and Other Animals

    This exciting book shows you how to fold realistic models of your favourite pets, zoo animals and other wildlife!Master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto's clear instructions show you how to fold 30 amazing animal and insect models, including...
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    Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures
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    Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures

    Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon! The easy-to-follow folding instructions and photos in this book present 24...
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    Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures
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    Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures

    In this landmark origami book, Japanese expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly detailed and realistic aquatic models - including a giant squid, a prehistoric undersea dinosaur and even a massive blue whale calf!The step-by-step folding...
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    Mind-Blowing Paper Puzzles Kit
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    Mind-Blowing Paper Puzzles Kit

    Channel your inner M.C. Escher with these brain teaser puzzles! These easily assembled 3D models are each composed of several identical pieces that cleverly fit together to make a large geometric form.The cardstock pieces in this kit are all...
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    Miniature Bonsai
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    Miniature Bonsai

    This step-by-step bonsai book shows you how to craft super-mini bonsai - the smallest form of bonsai! Super-mini bonsai is the art of representing nature in a plant that can fit in the palm of your hand, or even on the tip if...
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    Mind-Blowing Modular Origami
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    Mind-Blowing Modular Origami

    Complex, stunning, and exceedingly popular, modular origami has taken the origami world by storm. Using basic geometry concepts and simple paper folding techniques, folders can turn multiple flat pieces of paper into a dynamic three...
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    Origami Animal Sculpture
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    Origami Animal Sculpture

    Challenge yourself with these creative new innovations in the ancient art of origami paper folding! Origami Animal Sculpture offers a refreshing take on the endlessly fascinating field of zoomorphic origami paper folding. In...
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  • Furry Planet
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    Furry Planet

    Audience demand: .Proven market appeal: , published by Cleis Press, which has sold 2,000 copies. This new book will be far more thorough, have a color photo insert, and receive proper support to reach its endemic audience and all those who've heard of...
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  • World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Puzzle
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    World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Puzzle

    Prepare for the Next Classic Adventure Return to Outland and defeat the Burning Legion. Step through the Dark Portal in 2021 and stop The Burning Crusade!This 1000 piece puzzle features art from upcoming video-game expansion, World of Warcraft: Burning...
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    The World of Warcraft Pop-Up Book - Limited Edition

    Choose your faction, pick your weapon, and prepare for an astonishing vision of the world of Azeroth like you've never seen before! Built by best-selling paper engineer Matthew Reinhardt, the World of Warcraft Pop-Up Book brings the well-loved locations...
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    The Cinematic Art of Overwatch

    Starting with the announcement trailer in 2014, Overwatch's award-winning cinematics captured the hearts of millions across the world, introducing them to a hopeful science-fiction world where heroes are needed. chronicles this journey, featuring...
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  • Museum Miscellany, A
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    Museum Miscellany, A

    Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, lists and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries.Which are the oldest museums in the world? What is a cabinet of curiosities? Who haunts...
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  • A Library Miscellany
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    A Library Miscellany

    What can be found in the Vatican's Secret Archive? How many books did Charles Darwin's library aboard the Beagle hold? Which library is home to a colony of bats? Bursting with potted histories, quirky facts and enlightening lists, this book explores...
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    Region Locked
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    Region Locked

    Not all games are released equal. The barriers of language and culture can leave our world divided, and this includes the video games that we get the chance to play. Matt Barnes, Dazz Brown and Greg S-C of DidYouKnowGaming? created the YouTube series...
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    Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player
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    Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player

    In the first volume of "Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player", attention is given to the three key elements of practical play. These three aspects aren't closely related to each other, but together form the key to improvement for any ambitious chess...
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    The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra
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    The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra

    Learn to fold incredible geometric origami models from 'The Queen of Modular Origami!'In this book, Tomoko Fuse -Japan's most famous living origami artist - shows you how to create amazing polyhedral models using the techniques...
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    Modern Chess
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    Modern Chess

    The revolutionary Wilhelm Steinitz(1836-1900) considered himself to be in the vanguard of an emerging, late-19thcentury 'Modern' school, which embraced a new, essentially scientific vitalityin its methods of research, analysis, evaluation, planning,...
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    Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021
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    Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021

    Before you is the tournament book of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021. Theevent that has been won in sensational fashion by the young Dutch grandmasterJorden van Foreest. In a tiebreak in the third blitz game, he was just a bit faster ofhis...
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    The Comfort Zone
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    The Comfort Zone

    Have you ever wondered why you do well in certain tournaments and not in others? If your opening choices are the right ones? If your attacking play is good, bad, or Tinder swipe left ugly?In this entertaining account, the author explains how to achieve...
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    The Modernized Ruy Lopez - Volume 2
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    The Modernized Ruy Lopez - Volume 2

    I would like to thank you for purchasing this book, I really appreciate it. It also means that you found an interest in my work of trying to crack the Ruy Lopez. As I said in the introduction to the first volume, I had no idea what I was signing up for...
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    The Art & Science of Geometric Origami
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    The Art & Science of Geometric Origami

    A magnificent new collection of 60 sculptural paper models from a mathematical origami master!Master origami folder and author Jun Maekawa is known for developing innovative new methods of folding origami based on fundamental mathematical principles. In...
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Hobbies, Games & Puzzles Books – Crosswords, Sudoku, Trivia, Brain Teasers & More

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