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Its easy-to-learn and easy-to-play. Here is an opening for Black which will furnish good results in the shortest possible time. Which other opening could we be referring to apart from the Scandinavian or Centre-Counter Defence: 1.e4 d5!. International Master Andrew Martin has written extensively on the Centre-Counter and here he turns his attention to 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qd6!?. Playing flat out for the win against 1.e4 is never easy, but here we encounter a variation where Black can do just that! All relevant second and third move alternatives for White are covered too! This DVD will be a boon to all chess players, but particularly to the busy person with limited time for study or those who wish to (more…)

From the Manufacturer

The Pirates of the Caribbean Chess game features 32 antiqued chess figurines from Disney’s sea-faring blockbuster movie franchise, the Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest, and At World’s End, along with a treasure map game board for classic chess play with a pirate twist.

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Re-enact pirate battles from Disney’s sea-faring blockbuster movie in this swashbuckling collector’s game of chess. The pirate-themed oversized chess board features a beautiful aged pirate treasure map. Everything comes packed in a collectible box with display window showcasing four chess pieces.

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Two innocent convicts become token pieces in a deadly game of chess between two eccentric millionaires. The self proclaimed infallible authors of death plan to eliminate criminals convicted of capital crimes by employing an extraordinary method. They replace wooden chess pieces with convicts who battle each other in an attempt to survive. Two tokens become antagonists to foil the plan and the conflict becomes life long. A tapestry of romantic interludes is woven throughout to add to the drama.

About the Author

World War II was raging when I graduated high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I enlisted in the army and was promoted to the rank of sergeant and engaged in battles as we island hop (more…)

Review

…a treasure trove of information on how inventions are developed with an eye toward the market. — The Miami HeraldLevy and Weingartner are superstars of the toy industry, and they’re sharing insider information that you’ll read nowhere else! — Joanne Hayes-Rines, publisher, Inventors’ DigestThis book details the process and highlights many sources of the product flow so vital to…our business. — Dale R. Siswick, senior vice president of research & development, Hasbro GamesThis is an essential book for every inventor who creates toys and games… — Greg Hyman, inventor, Tickle Me Elmo

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The toy industry is a 30 billion dollar-a-year business. It’s also the last frontier for asp (more…)

Amazon.com ReviewIn Netbooks: The Missing Manual, New York Times computer Q&A columnist J.D. Biersdorfer explains the ins and outs of the portable device so you can make the most of the hardware realities, the software possibilities, and the full potential of your netbook. Five Things to Consider When Buying a Netbook By J. D. Biersdorfer 1) Don’t get a netbook that’s *too* small. Sure, those little 9-inch netbook screens are cute, but their corresponding keyboards can be small, cramped, and painful to type on after awhile. Models with 10- or 12-inch screens are almost as lightweight and can provide a more comfortable typing experience for people who plan to do a lot of data entry or writing on the netbook. If you ca (more…)