Author: Gerrold
Publisher: Arrow
ISBN: 9780099609506
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Chess with a Dragon
Author: David Gerrold
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504086082
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
From the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of The Martian Child: “This playful, intricate game of survival . . . is one of Gerrold’s best books.” —Publishers Weekly The human race has been played for a fool. Though welcomed into the galactic community and given access to the combined knowledge of thousands of intelligent species, humans are largely regarded as an evolutionary mistake. Reptilian, insectoid, and other unclassifiable species are the dominant forms of intelligence. If it hadn’t been for that annoying comet, the dinosaurs would have continued their evolutionary journey to sentience. Instead the ridiculous mammalians survived. And they want to be treated as equals. Now the humans find out that the Galactic Encyclopedia has a user fee—and they are overdrawn! If the debt can’t be paid, humanity will be sold as slaves . . . or food. Asst. Liaison Officer Yake Singh Browne feels personally betrayed. He comes up with a strategy: If humanity can’t win playing by the rules of the game, he’ll just have to change the rules. Game on! “Taut and well-constructed, providing a convincing glimpse of alien biology and psychology . . . A good yarn.” —Kirkus Reviews “Gerrold has written a fine but demanding science-fiction novel . . . Those with perseverance will enjoy the story’s campy humor and unexpected plot twists.” —School Library Journal
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504086082
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
From the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of The Martian Child: “This playful, intricate game of survival . . . is one of Gerrold’s best books.” —Publishers Weekly The human race has been played for a fool. Though welcomed into the galactic community and given access to the combined knowledge of thousands of intelligent species, humans are largely regarded as an evolutionary mistake. Reptilian, insectoid, and other unclassifiable species are the dominant forms of intelligence. If it hadn’t been for that annoying comet, the dinosaurs would have continued their evolutionary journey to sentience. Instead the ridiculous mammalians survived. And they want to be treated as equals. Now the humans find out that the Galactic Encyclopedia has a user fee—and they are overdrawn! If the debt can’t be paid, humanity will be sold as slaves . . . or food. Asst. Liaison Officer Yake Singh Browne feels personally betrayed. He comes up with a strategy: If humanity can’t win playing by the rules of the game, he’ll just have to change the rules. Game on! “Taut and well-constructed, providing a convincing glimpse of alien biology and psychology . . . A good yarn.” —Kirkus Reviews “Gerrold has written a fine but demanding science-fiction novel . . . Those with perseverance will enjoy the story’s campy humor and unexpected plot twists.” —School Library Journal
Millennium
Author: Gerrold
Publisher: Arrow
ISBN: 9780099609506
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Arrow
ISBN: 9780099609506
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Chess with a Dragon
Author: David Gerrold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780517096666
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9780517096666
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Griffin the Dragon and the Game of Chess for Kids
Author: Ken Mask
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456611143
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Griffin the Dragon is back. He now enjoys another fun Saturday morning with best buddies Jackson the Hyena and 10 year old boy Cattails. They learn the very exciting and educational game of strategy, chess.
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456611143
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Griffin the Dragon is back. He now enjoys another fun Saturday morning with best buddies Jackson the Hyena and 10 year old boy Cattails. They learn the very exciting and educational game of strategy, chess.
Chess with a Dragon-CC
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780812488883
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9780812488883
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Winning with the Dragon
Author: Chris Ward
Publisher: Owl Books
ISBN: 9780805032871
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher: Owl Books
ISBN: 9780805032871
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The Ultimate Dragon
Author: Ėduard Efimovič Gufelʹd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Complete Dragon
Author: Ėduard Efimovich Gufelʹd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Sicilian Dragon: Move by Move
Author: Carsten Hansen
Publisher: Everyman Chess
ISBN: 1781942285
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 1216
Book Description
This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. The Sicilian Dragon is a famous chess opening and is popular with players of all levels. The main lines often lead to ultra-sharp positions in which both players attack their opponent’s king. Seemingly inconsequential mistakes may punished severely, and a good knowledge of the theory and strategies is absolutely vital for success. In this book, FIDE Master Carsten Hansen invites you to join him in studying the Sicilian Dragon and its many variations. Using illustrative games, he explains the main positional and tactical ideas for both sides, provides answers to all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about successfully playing the Sicilian Dragon. Essential guidance and training in the Sicilian DragonImportant ideas absorbed by continued practiceUtilizes an ideal approach to chess study
Publisher: Everyman Chess
ISBN: 1781942285
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 1216
Book Description
This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. The Sicilian Dragon is a famous chess opening and is popular with players of all levels. The main lines often lead to ultra-sharp positions in which both players attack their opponent’s king. Seemingly inconsequential mistakes may punished severely, and a good knowledge of the theory and strategies is absolutely vital for success. In this book, FIDE Master Carsten Hansen invites you to join him in studying the Sicilian Dragon and its many variations. Using illustrative games, he explains the main positional and tactical ideas for both sides, provides answers to all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about successfully playing the Sicilian Dragon. Essential guidance and training in the Sicilian DragonImportant ideas absorbed by continued practiceUtilizes an ideal approach to chess study
Secrets of the Sicilian Dragon
Author:
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580425534
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580425534
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description