Chess is developing faster now than ever before in history, and the appearance of strong chess computers has changed the way players think. In the past, many positions would have been rejected on principle as impossible to defend, and even the best players would shy away from capturing material if it meant that they would have to face a difficult defiance. This attitude has changed, and today's top players are not afraid of walking a very fine line in defence. Here's practical advice on various methods of defence, offering readers the chance to test and train with 200 challenging examples. While not for the fainthearted, this book will help the reader greatly improve in this vital part of the game. 298pp. N.B. Slight bump to head of spine.
Quality Chess, 2006, Paperback, Book Condition: As New, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 9197524441

Inventory #28130

Price: £ 12.50 GBP ($ 19.76 approx. - € 14.68 approx.)

This work offers the best chess from the best players! In this ambitious work, Mihail Marin examines and explains the contribution of the chess legends who influenced his own development. This personal journey into the best chess of yesterday is guaranteed to help the readers in their games, because, as we all know: those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The chapters in this book discuss: Rubinstein's excellent rook endgame technique; Alekhine's expertise with the heavy pieces; Botvinnik's ability for deep analysis; Tal's handling of heavy pieces vs. minor pieces; Petrosian's positional exchange sacrifices; Fischer's strength with the king's bishop; Karpov's handling of bishops of opposite colour; and, Korchnoi the rebel. 332pp. N.B. Bottom corner of rear cover creased.
Quality Chess, 2006, Paperback, Book Condition: Fine, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. Second Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 9197524328

Inventory #26625

Price: £ 12.50 GBP ($ 19.76 approx. - € 14.68 approx.)

246pp.
Jefferson Press, 2007, Cloth, Book Condition: New, Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 0977808610

Inventory #18501

Price: £ 9.50 GBP ($ 15.02 approx. - € 11.15 approx.)

Inviting the reader to a personal glimpse of life on this much-storied ranch, this intimate and compelling book chronicles not only the history of the ranch, but also the life of Bob and Helen Kleberg, the first family of cattle ranching. From the development of the Santa Gertrudis cattle breed, first breed developed in America and the first breed recognised world-wide in over a century, to the Triple Crown winning thoroughbred Assault, Bob and Helen Kleberg changed the face of the ranching industry.The memoirs open the door to the romance of the Southwest cattle ranching as well as the grit, the glory, the triumphs, and the heartbreaks of the inner-workings of King Ranch in Texas and its ranches around the world. Presented with 200 never-before-released photographs, this extraordinarily and lavishly illustrated portrait includes accounts of the famous hospitality of the Klebergs, extended not only to the celebrities and dignitaries who were entertained regularly, but to the kinenos, the loyal ranch hands first brought to King Ranch by Captain King. 273pp.
Bright Sky Press, 2004, Cloth, Book Condition: As New, Jacket Condition: As New. . Heavy Item Postage Quote. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 1931721386

Inventory #19668

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 47.43 approx. - € 35.22 approx.)

Essays extol the seasons, gardens, and the natural world, and include observations and advice on gardening. Slight mark on inside front cover. Edges very slightly creased. 244pp.
Mariner Books, 1999, Paperback, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. . . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 0395957680

Inventory #22473

Price: £ 7.50 GBP ($ 11.86 approx. - € 8.81 approx.)