What It Takes to Become a Grandmaster (Soltis Andrew)(Paperback)

What It Takes to Become a Grandmaster (Soltis Andrew)(Paperback)

Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time--but only the Grandmaster can find that other 25 percent. Packed with tips, tricks, and practical exercises, this book identifies the kinds of moves and techniques that account for that

The Psychology of Chess (Gobet Fernand)(Paperback)

Do you need to be a genius to be good at chess? What does it take to become a Grandmaster? Can computer programmes beat human intuition in gameplay?The Psychology of Chess is an insightful overview of the roles of intelligence, expertise, and human intuition in playing this complex and ancient

How to Swindle in Chess (Soltis Andrew)(Paperback)

An international Grandmaster explores a common, but little written about, aspect of chess: swindling. In chess, a swindle is a ruse by which a player in a losing position tricks his opponent, thus achieving a win or draw. It's a skill that involves setting traps that exploit a challenger's

Top Biller: The Life of a Recruiter (Guest Steve)(Paperback)

'An eye-opening guide to what it takes to become a Top Billing Recruitment Consultant and build a successful business.' Steve Guest's Top Biller is a refreshing and timely insight into the recruitment industry, for both seasoned professionals and those new to the game. Guest breaks down his

Who Wants to be a Batsman? (Hughes Simon)(Paperback / softback)

A revealing insight what it takes to become the perfect batsman, and how anyone can improve their own technique, helped by TV's The

The Chessmaster Checklist (Soltis Andrew)(Paperback)

An instructional book about the crucial questions that masters ask themselves before committing to a move - a checklist for all players to ask themselves before making their own moves. Beginners learn to ask themselves the key questions. As they improve, they ask more sophisticated questions: 'What

You'll Grow Out of It (Klein Jessi)(Paperback / softback)

What it takes to be a 21st century

What Would it Take to Build a Time Machine? (LaPierre Yvette)(Paperback / softback)

Bunker - What It Takes to Survive the Apocalypse (Garrett Bradley)(Paperback / softback)

What Would It Take to Make an Energy Blade? (Baxter Roberta)(Paperback / softback)

What Would it Take to Build a Hoverboard? (Amin Anita Nahta)(Paperback / softback)

What would it Take to Make an Invisibility Cloak? (MacCarald Clara)(Paperback / softback)

What Would it Take to Build a Flying Car? (Durkin Megan Ray)(Paperback / softback)

The Author (Bennett Andrew)(Paperback)

This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture. Andrew Bennett discusses the various theoretical debates surrounding authorship, exploring such concepts as authority, ownership,

CBD: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness (Brewer Sarah)(Paperback / softback)

A comprehensive guide to CBD (cannabidiol) explaining what it is, how to take it and what it can be used

Burning the Days (Salter James)(Paperback / softback)

James Salter's unforgettable memoir of passion, ambition, and what it means to become a

Making Media: Production, Practices, and Professions (Deuze Mark)(Paperback)

'Making Media' uncovers what it means and what it takes to make media, focusing on the lived experience of media professionals within the global media, including rich case studies of the main media industries and professions: television, journalism, social media entertainment, advertising and

Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (Newman Michael)(Paperback)

What is socialism? Does it have a future, or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century? This Very Short Introduction considers the major theories in socialism, and explores its historical evolution from the French Revolution to the present day. Michael Newman argues that socialism has

Transpo Tricks in Chess (Soltis Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

A transposition in chess is a little like a bait-and-switch marketing ploy. The customer thinks he's getting a bargain on one piece of merchandise, but he ends up buying another at a much higher price. In the first book devoted to chess transpositions, New York Post columnist and acclaimed chess

Chess for Kids (Basman Michael)(Paperback)

Want to become a chess Grandmaster? International Master and renowned chess tutor Michael Basman teaches you the rules, skills, and techniques in this visual guide to chess. From the history of chess and the aim of the game to essential tactics and taking it even farther in clubs, tournaments, and

What Is Life?: How Chemistry Becomes Biology (Pross Addy)(Paperback)

Seventy years ago, Erwin Schrodinger posed a profound question: 'What is life, and how did it emerge from non-life?' This problem has puzzled biologists and physical scientists ever since. Living things are hugely complex and have unique properties, such as self-maintenance and apparently

Learning: A Very Short Introduction (Haselgrove Mark)(Paperback)

What is learning? How does it take place? What happens when it goes wrong? The topic of learning has been central to the development of the science of psychology since its inception. Without learning there can be no memory, no language and no intelligence. Indeed it is rather difficult to imagine a

Elements - A Widowhood (Lister Kat)(Pevná vazba)

What does it mean to become a widow at

Marvel Black Panther Rules! - Discover what it takes to be a Super Hero (Wrecks Billy)(Paperback / softback)