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Book SynopsisThe beloved characters from Swimmy and more of Leo Lionni's perennially bestselling books make playing Go Fish a brand-new adventure for parents and kids alike.Do you have any Fredericks? Any Swimmys? Any chameleons or crocodiles or extraordinary eggs?This deck of 52 oversized, kid-friendly cards features Leo Lionni's colorful characters, beginning with Swimmy the fish! Two extra cards show the rules for three classic card games: Go Fish, Snap, and Concentration. Parents who themselves grew up with Lionni's books will delight in playing with their kids.

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Book SynopsisAn officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons mini-jigsaw puzzle featuring the powerful Beholder in a fun-sized puzzle uniquely shaped like the monster itselfThis jigsaw puzzle has a finished size of 8 x 8 and includes 100+ pieces that assemble into a shaped puzzle, presenting an addictive new challenge. Perfect for D&D fans of all ages, this puzzle is part of a collection celebrating the game’s most iconic monsters and creatures, including the Demogorgon and the Mimic puzzles. Boost your bestiary and collect all three!

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Book SynopsisWith a little practice and this beginner’s guide, you will quickly be amazing your friends and family with your new sleight-of-hand craft. Being an accomplished magician definitely takes practice, but it starts with the right instruction. Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners offers just the right level of foundational guidance in easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step instruction. Whether it’s cards, coins, or magic boxes and hats, even the most inexperienced magic enthusiasts will be able to access the insider magic tips and performance advice taught in this book.  Professional magician Bryan Miles from the world-renowned School of Magic presents:   A guide to all the tools you will need to do everything from a simple card trick to tricks that use multiple props to execute The practical elements for executing a wide array of tricks, starting with the basics and including fresh ta

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Book SynopsisHavana Dice is a Cuban twist on the traditional bluffing game of Liar''s Dice, also known as Dudo. Roll the dice in this push-your-luck game that is at once fast-paced and easy-to-learn.Using poker dice and unique dice cups, 2 to 4 players roll their own dice in secret before bidding on the number of dice under everyone''s cups—but if a bluff is successfully called, the bluffer loses a die.

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Book SynopsisTest your crossword skills on these truly tricky 10x10 crosswords. Just toss the pocket-size book into your bag or leave it in a convenient location, and you'll be ready for a crossword challenge at any moment!

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Book SynopsisDive deeper into the magic of the Wizarding World with this engaging card deck featuring 125 thought-provoking, challenging, and quirky questions inspired by the Harry Potter films.The world of the Harry Potter films is endlessly intriguing, filled with magic, mystery, complicated characters, captivating places, and countless curiosities. Now fans can further explore the immersive world of their favorite films with this one-of-a-kind deck featuring 125 “conversation cards” designed to provoke thoughtful and interesting discussions while also exploring the enchanting universe onscreen. Questions include: What memory would you use to conjure a Patronus? What career would you pursue in the Wizarding World? What subject would you be most interested in taking at Hogwarts? Who would you choose to be your Secret Keeper? The deck also comes with a 72-page booklet featuring behind-the-scenes insights, film stills, and concept art packaged in a decorative box perfect for gift giving or displaying on your coffee table or shelf. Harry Potter: Conversation Cards is a fun and interesting way for fans to share their love of the Harry Potter films with friends and family. 125 CARDS: Each card features a fun and intriguing question designed to fuel interesting conversation about the Wizarding World of the Harry Potter films. FACT-FILLED BOOK: Included book delves deeper into the themes featured in the card deck with memorable quotes, film stills, and concept art. KEEPSAKE BOX: Designed to be displayed on a coffee table or bookshelf, Harry Potter: Conversation Cards comes packaged in a sturdy gift box perfect for gift giving. CONTEMPLATION AND CONVERSATION: Answer the questions on your own to reflect on your knowledge and love of the Harry Potter films or with fellow fans to inspire spirited discussions. OFFICIAL WIZARDING WORLD SET: Created in collaboration with the producers of the Harry Potter films.  

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Book SynopsisThe LEGO Castle Book will show you how to build microscale-sized castles and miniature medieval realms. You'll learn a range of LEGO castle construction techniques, from basic to advanced, featuring designs from both real-world and fantasy castles. Jeff Friesen, author of the best-selling LEGO Micro Cities will show you how to customize your castles with towers and keeps, build landscapes featuring rolling hills and rivers, and bring villages to life with windmills, festival tents, and taverns.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: A History of CastlesChapter 2: Building a CastleChapter 3: Castle ArchitectureChapter 4: Building a LEGO CastleChapter 5: Making a Medieval VillageChapter 6: Sleeping DragonChapter 7: Land's EndChapter 8: River GateChapter 9: Winter PalaceChapter 10: Eight ArchesChapter 11: Mountain Kingdom

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Book SynopsisGet ready to roll with Tortoise Tumble from Ridley''s Games! Impress your fellow players with your tumbling skills as you roll your tortoises across the garden to score. How and where your tortoises land decides how many points you win, so you''ll want to work out your best tumbling technique as quickly as possible. But be careful not to land on your back-that would be extremely embarrassing. The first player to earn 500 points is the winner and is crowned Top Tortoise Tumbler! Perfect for friends, families, and lovers of tortoises, it''s suitable for ages 8+, 1+ players, has an average 15-minute gameplay, and includes English instructions. Made using FSC paper and soy inks.How to Play: To begin the game, you must first create the garden. Piece together the nine scene cards in any position you like. There are potential bonuses on each card, so think carefully about where you place the highest earners! The first player rolls the two rubber tortoise p

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Book SynopsisUncover new and surprising details about your family with these all‑ages-friendly 'have you ever' conversation starters. With 100 prompts on 50 double‑sided sticks, packaged in a handy, portable box, this family edition party game is perfect for bringing along on family outings or to make game night an entertaining and laugh‑out‑loud event. Pick a stick and read the question aloud for everyone to answer. One side of the stick serves easy and light-hearted questions like, “Have you ever met a famous person?” while the other side challenges your friends and family to answer gently embarrassing questions like, “Have you ever laughed so hard you peed a little?” An all‑ages game for families of every kind—including parents and grandparents, young and adult kids, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews—that you can play over and over again because as time goes by, there’s always a hila

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success with Cereal Spiller from Ridley?s Games.Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. It?s often said that Cereal Spillers have a type, so the more matching tokens you collect, the more you?ll score. Use the actions to mix things up, seek the magic charm you crave, avoid floaters that?ll drag you down, and beware of the dead flies that can ruin your day. Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3?6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. Inside the box you?ll find six Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. At Ridley?s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that?s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this game is made using 30% recycled materials and printed using FSC paper and soy inks.How to Play: Wanna make a name for yourself and go down in history? To win, you must sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back! On your turn, either reveal Cereal in your Bowl, draw Cereal from the box, or play an Action. Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color?after all, they say Cereal Spillers have a type. Floaters (or ?single tokens? if you wanna be dull) will score you nothing, zilch, nada. Stir things up by switching two tokens in any player?s Bowl or get sneaky and Swap one token in your Bowl for one in another player?s Bowl. Always be on the hunt for the Magic Charm which matches anything and everything. And watch out for the Dead Flies that will lose you points and ruin your day. The player who absolutely kills this breakfast challenge and has the highest score after three rounds is the winner. Last place gets the Sour Milk and should be grateful for it. Loser. Who It?s For: Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3?6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. What''s Inside: 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions.IT?S CRUNCH TIME ? Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success with Cereal Spiller from Ridley?s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. CEREAL SPILLERS HAVE A TYPE ? Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color. So, sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back! MIX THINGS UP ? Stir and Swap to wreak havoc, seek out the Magic Charm, avoid Floaters, and beware Dead Flies that can ruin your day. Made for those who love eating cereal from the box but never share. Ages 8+, 3?6 players, average 30-minute gameplay. WHAT?S INSIDE? ? 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and instructions. Ridley?s likes to make Good Clean Fun, so this game uses 30% recycled materials. Printed using FSC paper and soy inks. RIDLEY?S ? Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality?that?s our passion! We?re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws.

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Book Synopsis Get set, aim, and throw hoops over the arms in the Happy Octopus Wooden Hoopla game from Petit Collage!A playful octopus loves to be the center of attention in this fun take on the classic game of quoits. Simply slot the wooden pieces together—no tools required—and toss a ring! Earn five points if it lands around an arm or ten points for the head. Perfect for ages 3+, this game includes a wooden octopus, ten rings, and instructions. It can be played indoors or outdoors, in teams or as individuals, and it’s ideal for birthday parties and family gatherings alike. The octopus is made using FSC wood, and the fully recyclable packaging is printed using 75% recycled materials, FSC paper, and vegetable inks.

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Book Synopsis Hop, flip, and jump your way to victory in Leaping Frogs! from Petit Collage.In this ribbiting twist on the classic game of tiddlywinks, use the springboard to flip your froggy friend into the pond to earn points. Where you land determines your score, but you should always aim for the best spot in the pond: the golden lily pad! The player with the most points after five rounds wins. Perfect for 2–4 players, ages 4+, this game furthers communication skills, encourages cognitive development, and deepens a child’s understanding of cause and effect. Inside the box, you’ll find four wooden frog characters, two sheets of point tokens, a wooden lily pad, wooden springboard, gameboard, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions. The game is plastic-free with everything made using FSC paper and wood, and the packaging is printed using 75% recycled materials, FSC paper, and vegetable inks.   AIM OF THE GAME: Flip your froggy friend into the pond to earn the most points!HOW TO PLAY: Position the springboard and golden lily pad at opposite ends of the pond gameboard. Balance your frog on the springboard, then press down quickly and firmly to catapult your character onto the pond! The closer you land to the lily pad, the more points you score—unless you overshoot and reach the bank. Take the same number of tokens as points scored, reset the board, and play again. The player with the most point tokens after five rounds wins.WHO IT'S FOR: Perfect for 2–4 players, ages 4 and up.WHAT'S INSIDE: 4 wooden frog characters, 36 point tokens, a wooden lily pad, wooden springboard, gameboard, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions.

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Book SynopsisAn anthology of fantastical tales that inspired the creation of the world''s greatest roleplaying game.Edited by Peter Bebergal, this lovingly-assembled revised and expanded edition of Appendix N adds a new foreword by Arthur C. Clarke award-winning novelist Adrian Tchaikovsky, tales by A. Merritt and Andre Norton, a dark fantasy comic by Gardner Fox & John Giunta, and illustrations by revered master of the weird, Virgil Finlay, and Escape The Dark Castle''s Alex Crispin. Drawing upon the original list of ?inspirational reading? provided by Gary Gygax in the first Dungeon Master''s Guide, published in 1979, as well as hobbyist magazines and related periodicals that helped to define the modern role-playing game, Appendix N offers a collection of short fiction and resonant fragments that reveal the literary influences that shaped Dungeons & Dragons, the world''s most popular RPG. The stories in Appendix N contextualize the ambitious lyrical excursions that helped set the adventurous tone and dank, dungeon-crawling atmospheres of fantasy roleplay as we know it today.This new edition, published on the occasion of D&D?s 50th anniversary, includes fascinating new stories, a comprehensive introduction, and a new foreword.Includes work by Poul Anderson, Frank Brunner, Ramsey Campbell, Lin Carter, Lord Dunsany, Gardner Fox & John Giunta, Robert E. Howard, Tanith Lee, Fritz Leiber, H. P. Lovecraft, David Madison, A. Merritt, Michael Moorcock, C. L. Moore, Andre Norton, Fred Saberhagen, Clark Ashton Smith, Margaret St. Clair, Jack Vance, Manly Wade Wellman

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Book SynopsisEnter the inspiring world of fearless female geniuses, artists, athletes and revolutionaries! This 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle is a celebration of courageous women of the past and present, all gathered side by side in the colourful fantasy world of the acclaimed illustrator Cosmo Danchin-Hamard. Piece together brave female role models such as scientists Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, feminist thinkers Simone de Beauvoir and Emmeline Pankhurst, outstanding artists Aretha Franklin and Frida Kahlo, and political activists Harriet Tubman and Malala Yousafzai while learning about their achievements from the accompanying poster. The Fearless Females puzzle is a relaxing, inspiring challenge for families and friends, regardless of age.

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Book SynopsisEscape to tropical beaches, a bay dotted with sailboats, the underwater world of coral reefs, and other vivid marine settings with these 31 idyllic illustrations. Add your colors to images of majestic palm trees, exotic fish, towering mountains, and other romantic seaside sights. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Seashore Scenes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

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Book SynopsisEach of these 30 complex connect-the-dots puzzles features hundreds of dots that eventually reveal eye-opening pictures of common and exotic flowers. When done, it''s easy to double the fun by coloring the finished puzzles, which include lilies, jasmine, snapdragons, peonies, birds of paradise, and many other blossoms. Includes solutions. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Flowers Dot-to-Dot and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

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Book SynopsisDiscover if you have what it takes to be the sole survivor of a spacewalk gone wrong in A Little Selfish: Space Edition from Ridley’s Games! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic offers a faster game that can be played over a smaller playing surface—perfect for on-the-go fun. You and your former friends are floating in space, and your oxygen supplies are running low. Only the first one back to the ship will survive. This devious strategy game is a race through the vast and dangerous void. Attempt to reach safety while desperately preserving your oxygen supply and simultaneously sabotaging your fellow astronauts. Perfect for playing with friends, families, and lovers of light strategy games. It's suitable for ages 8+, 2-4 players, has an average 10-minute gameplay, and includes English-language instructions. Made using FSC paper and soy inks.  How to Play: Choose your astronaut and put the spaceship in its plac

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Book SynopsisStep into Warhol''s New York with this challenging 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Piece together a motley crowd of pop cultural icons, movie stars, musicians and art icons as they mingle inside the Factory. In this magnificent illustration by Martin Ander you will find an atmosphere as colourful and wonderful as the Factory may have been in reality. Warhol''s World is a celebration of the time, place and people that made it so special. While doing the puzzle you will encounter an infinite number of contemporary references and clues to Warhol''s inspiration.

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Book SynopsisAn essay collection exploring the board game’s relationship to the built environment, revealing the unexpected ways that play reflects perceptions of space.Board games harness the creation of entirely new worlds. From the medieval warlord to the modern urban planner, players are permitted to inhabit a staggering variety of roles and are prompted to incorporate preexisting notions of placemaking into their decisions. To what extent do board games represent the social context of their production? How might they reinforce or subvert normative ideas of community and fulfillment? In Playing Place, Chad Randl and D. Medina Lasansky have curated a collection of thirty-seven fascinating essays, supplemented by a rich trove of photo illustrations, that unpack these questions with breadth and care.Although board games are often recreational objects, their mythologies and infrastructure do not exist in a vacuum—rather, they echo and reproduce preva

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Book SynopsisExplore Scotland with i-SPY facts, photos and fantastic spots!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area.Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find in Scotland. From mountains and lochs to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more spotting fun check out:i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443)i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730)i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528)i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful follow-up to 2012''s hit, Our Garden Birds, street artist Matt Sewell offers more watercolours and quirky descriptions of British songbirds.In Matt''s world, the peewit sings the blues, and the bittern fills his neck ''like a tweed pair of bellows''. Distinctive and enchanting, with a songbird for each week of the year, this delightful gift book will appeal to birders, children and adults, and art and design fans alike.

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Book SynopsisJoin the global movement and challenge your family to match screen time with outdoor time-with hundreds of fun, fresh-air ideas.Did you know that the average child in the UK spends more than 1,000 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hours outside this year with this collection of games, crafts, and activities, organised by season to help you find something you can do every day. Play leaf pile games, take a hot chocolate hike, make corn husk dolls, go on an animal home hunt, and much more with hundreds of ideas for all ages, abilities, and family types.No matter how busy you are, this book gives you all the ideas, photos, activity instructions, and inspiration you need to get outdoors with your family all year round.

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Book SynopsisSprinkle some holiday fun over your festive parties with this fully illustrated collection of 50 Christmas games, activities, and challenges.A must-have for any family get-together this Christmas, this book-and-card set includes games ranging from the festive to the silly!From quizzes and games to messy challenges kids will love, these 50 ideas will bring laughter to any festive party or Christmas celebration whether you're entertaining family or hosting a Christmas-themed party.Delight your Christmas party guests with dozens of festive activities Fun for all the family: includes challenges and games that will keep kids and grown-ups entertained, with festive twists on classic parlour games Great range of games: from creating Santa''s beard with shaving foam to a Christmas Jumper Relay, this collection is certain to delight and inspire The ideal gift for all ages: with a matchbox-style slipcase, t

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Book SynopsisInvaluable guide offers detailed descriptions, drawings of masting, rigging and major fittings of American clippers and packets of the Great Age of Sail. Also includes a wealth of details on deck furniture of various types of vessels from different periods. Nearly 280 line drawings give the model builder a deep understanding of the workings of a fully rigged and appointed ship.

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Book SynopsisThirty quirky drawings to color follow two animal friends from Stonehenge and the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal, Mt. Fuji, Easter Island, Chichen Itza, and other dramatic destinations.

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Book Synopsis This coloring book is a delight! ? Sharing Craft IdeasThirty-one ready-to-color cover illustrations by some of The Saturday Evening Post''s most famous artists celebrate the nostalgic appeal of American life in the first half of the 20th century. Iconic images include adaptations of timeless works by John Falter, Stevan Dohanos, George Hughes, Richard Dick Sargent, and others. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Saturday Evening Post Americana Classics and other Creative Haven adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

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Book SynopsisAdorable mermaids frolic in the sea and on the shore in this cute coloring book for youngsters. Thirty illustrations show them swimming with friendly ocean inhabitants and playing in imaginative settings.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the great outdoors from your favorite armchair with these 100 nature-themed word search puzzles. Exercise your mind as you hunt for a myriad of natural wonders, including famous hiking trails, rivers of the world, national parks, state flowers, beautiful beaches, seashells, mountain ranges, and dozens more! Solutions are provided at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisPractice your line work while tracing your way through these whimsical and intricate pages--and then color them in!This unique addition to the adult coloring book space is a true 2-in-1 book. First, budding creatives and those seeking a serene, meditative escape will find joy in tracing the detailed linework of different creature-run shops, like the goat postal service, cat cafe, or polar bear sushi stand. Practice with different pen types, line weights, and more. And when you''re done, you have a whole book to color in as well!A true artistic escape, Creature Corners will both quiet your mind and spark your creativity.

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Book SynopsisNow anyone can play chess with this straightforward, jargon-free introduction. Written especially for beginners, it''s the most comprehensive manual available and includes everything from explanations of each piece to orchestrating endgames. In addition to expert advice, simple instructions, and more than 200 easy-to-follow diagrams, novices will find: basic tactical principles, aggressive openings, the top-ten traps and attacks, specimen games to learn and crib from, and a test your chess IQ section.Basic Chess is the book you need to master the game.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Outstanding. . . . [A] rich resource for both the college professor and the high school (or middle school) teacher who is on the lookout for practical applications of mathematics or science."---Tom French, MAA Reviews"The first chapter of the book, which speaks about the motivation and the value of math, makes a point that the kind of people who do math may take us by surprise. And the happy idea that there is a mathematician lurking in most of us."---S. Ananthanarayanan, The Statesman

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