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Japanese Chess
Tuttle Publishing 2011; US$ 18.95The ancient game of chess has its roots in India, where the legendary emperor Ravana used it to exercise his generals in strategy and tactics. Played by millions around the world, shogi is the uniquely Japanese variant of chess. Japanese Chess is the ultimate book on shogi for beginners and experienced players alike. Its step-by-step instructions... more...
Wie Onlinerollenspiele süchtig machen - am Beispiel von "World of Warcraft" und "Metin2"
Tectum Verlag 2012; US$ 21.73Hauptbeschreibung Das Onlinecomputerspiel ist heute eine der Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigungen im Kindes- und Jugendalter. Allein das Rollenspiel World of Warcraft hatte im Sommer 2011 über 11,1 Millionen Abonnenten weltweit und bringt seinen Herstellern jährlich über eine Milliarde Dollar ein. Doch es ist womöglich nicht nur der Spaß am Spiel, der... more...
Steppingstones to Go
Tuttle Publishing 2012; US$ 12.95Mr. Kishikawa's easy-to-follow book explains the fundamental principles of the game for the Westerner. From the basic rules of play, the author leads the reader in easy stages to the more advanced subtleties of go. Over a hundred diagrams, with twenty problems and answers, make this a complete introduction to one of the most fascinating and rewarding... more...
Brilliant Chess
Hodder Education 2011; US$ 9.58Do you want to learn how to play chess but can't figure out the rules? Get a kickstart with this little book which will give you just enough to get you going... more...
Chinese Chess
Tuttle Publishing 2003; US$ 14.95The game of Chinese Chess (called "Elephant Chess" in China) has been played for centuries, and is one of the most popular board games in the world. In Chinese Chess , author H. T. Lau explains the game' s fundamentals- the rules, the board, and the basic moves and values of pieces-with clear examples and over 170 diagrams. Once he's covered... more...
Eurogames
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012; US$ 40.00While board games can appear almost primitive in the digital age, eurogames--also known as German-style board games--have increased in popularity in near-concurrence with the rise of video games. Eurogames have simple rules, short playing times and emphasize strategy over luck and conflict. This book examines the form of eurogames, the hobbyist culture... more...
The Improving Annotator
Mongoose Press 2011; US$ 14.99Annotating your own games can help you to play better chess. By examining the choices you made during the game and how they turned out you can pinpoint the flaws in your thinking process so that you can work on them. Chess master, author, and renowned teacher Dan Heisman shows you the whys and the hows of annotating your games. Using entertaining clashes... more...
Wojo's Weapons
Mongoose Press 2011; US$ 19.99The late Aleksander Wojtkiewicz was one of the most feared players in the U.S. tournament circuit. Using his dynamic, Catalan-based opening repertoire, the ?Polish Magician? won hundreds of tournaments before his untimely death in 2006. Now, Wojtkiewicz experts IM Dean Ippolito and NM Jonathan Hilton have joined forces to produce the definitive ?how-to?... more...









