Most strong players appreciate the depth of ideas that come from chess endgame studies, and this updated and revised introduction offers players a series of fascinating scenarios. The endgame study affords both beauty and entertainment, providing the equivalent of a short story in the world of chess. Authors John Beasley and Timothy Whitworth are internationally acknowledged experts in the field. Rather than employing situations that have arisen in...

Can she win her freedom without losing her heart? Shy, unworldly Lisa Matthews is desperate to escape her controlling, obsessive boyfriend Mark. But until she can save enough money to start a new life, she sees no way out. Mark has destroyed Lisa's budding artistic career and isolated her from everyone she loves, so she has nowhere to turn for help. Then she meets Grayson Fielding. Handsome, charming and ridiculously wealthy, Grayson makes no secret...

For fans of David Brin, Orson Scott Card, and Isaac Asimov, EDEN'S ENDGAME is a fast-paced science fiction action thriller that provides a riveting conclusion to Barry Kirwan's critically acclaimed series. Galactic war rages. The human race continues to aid Kalaran in his battle against Qorall, but hope is fading. Humanity is still struggling to survive on Esperia, pitted against the treacherous Alicians. The ruthless invader Qorall has unleashed...

Humanity has backed itself into an ecological endgame as we approach the year 2050. Featuring Moby and prominent scientists, ENDGAME 2050 lays out the reality that, unless we act urgently now, we are hastening our own destruction.

Introducing "Chess Endgame: A Beginner's Guide to Chess Endgame"-Unlock the Secrets to Mastering the Final Stage of Chess! Are you a chess enthusiast looking to elevate your game to new heights? Do you find yourself struggling when the board starts to clear and the endgame approaches? If you've ever felt uncertain about how to navigate the critical final stages of chess, then this book is your ultimate solution! "Chess Endgame: A Beginner's Guide...

Stumbling upon a briefcase full of cash on a lonely road in the middle of the night, Jay and Heidi find themselves unable to resist picking it up-and are suddenly in the crosshairs of a ruthless poacher and a corrupt official. The police, meanwhile, have a far more vexing problem on hand: A Scotland Yard detective has flown in to investigate the mysterious death of a young British tourist in a game reserve. With the unwitting involvement of a diverse...

Chernev blends anecdotes with observations on inspiring moves and combinations by well- and lesser-known players, including Troitzky, Réti, Kasparyan, Botvinnik, Kubbel, Rinck, and Grigoriev. Examples are introduced with a cue and include the composer's name, the date of its original publication, a diagram with an algebraic grid, and the winning variation presented in algebraic notion.