The Game On New Year's Day

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Spalona Żywcem Wyd. Kieszonkowe - Souad

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Opis - Pierwsze na świecie świadectwo ofiary zbrodni honorowej. Miała siedemnaście lat i zakochała się: zhańbiła rodzinę. Więc rodzina wydała na nią wyrok śmierci... Pokochała go pierwszą miłością. Myślała, że się z nią ożeni. Ale ukochany zniknął, a ona odkryła, że jest w ciąży. A w jej świecie to najcięższa zbrodnia... W zapomnianej przez Boga wiosce w Cisjordanii kobiety są warte mniej niż zwierzęta domowe. Tu mężczyzna jest panem życia i śmierci żony, córki, siostry. Brat może bezkarnie zabić siostrę, matka - córkę, kolejną bezużyteczną dziewczynkę, jaka się urodzi. Tu kobiecie odbiera się godność, a nawet życie zgodnie z odwiecznym obyczajem i uświęconą tradycją. A śmierć jest karą dla dziewczyny, która zhańbi rodzinę. Tak jak Souad. Wyrok wydaje jej ojciec. Szwagier dokonuje egzekucji. Oblewa Souad benzyną i podpala... SOUAD przeżyła - cudem, ale rodzina usiłowała zabić ją nawet w szpitalu. Na zawsze jednak pozostanie straszliwie okaleczona - na ciele i duszy. I wciąż musi się ukrywać; dopóki żyje, jej rodzinę okrywa hańba. Spalona żywcem, opublikowana pod pseudonimem szokująca opowieść o piekle, jakim było jej dzieciństwo i młodość, stała się międzynarodowym bestsellerem. Wydana w 37 w krajach książka przerywa tabu milczenia wobec istniejącej nadal w krajach muzułmańskich barbarzyńskiej tradycji. Nieludzkiego obyczaju, prawa mężczyzn, na mocy którego co najmniej pięć tysięcy kobiet pada co roku ofiarą zbrodni honorowej. Nazwa - Spalona Żywcem Wyd. Kieszonkowe Autor - Souad Oprawa - Miękka Wydawca - Amber Kod ISBN - 9788324159406 Kod EAN - 9788324159406 Wydanie - 1 Rok wydania - 2016 Tłumacz - 31182,maria rostworowska; Format - 110 x 175 x 14 Ilość stron - 224 Podatek VAT - 5% Premiera - 2016-06-23

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Walking Dead Game of the Year Edition cdp

Gry i konsole / Gry na konsole / Gry Xbox 360

The Walking Dead to gra przygodowa autorstwa studia Telltale Games, znanego z epizodycznych produkcji takich jak Sam and Max, Wallace and Gromit, Tales of Monkey Island, Back to the Future oraz Jurassic Park. Całość bazuje na licencji wielokrotnie nagradzanej serii komiksowej stworzonej przez Roberta Kirkmana, wydawanej w naszym kraju pod tytułem Żywe Trupy.

Głównym bohaterem The Walking Dead jest Lee Everett. Akcja gry rozpoczyna się w momencie wybuchu apokalipsy zombie, w czasie, gdy Rick Grimes (bohater komiksowego pierwowzoru) zapada w śpiączkę. Kiedy infekcja rozpoczyna swoje krwawe żniwa, Lee siedzi skuty na tylnym siedzeniu radiowozu. Został aresztowany, bo zamordował człowieka, który sypiał z jego żoną. Autorzy postanowili przedstawić perypetie zupełnie nowej grupy osób, a główną inspiracją w procesie tworzenia gry jest dzieło Roberta Kirkmana, które jest traktowane przez deweloperów jako kanoniczna wersja historii. Gracze mogą odwiedzić miejsca i spotkać postacie znane z kadrów komiksu oraz dowiedzieć się o nich dodatkowych informacji. Gra została podzielona na pięć epizodów, a ukończenie każdego z nich zajmuje średnio około dwóch godzin.

Zabawa polega głównie na zwiedzaniu lokacji, prowadzeniu rozmów, zbieraniu przedmiotów i rozwiązywaniu zagadek. Od czasu do czasu pojawiają się również proste sekwencje zręcznościowe, ale warto zaznaczyć, że QTE (quick time events) nie grają tak ważnej roli w rozgrywce, jak to miało miejsce w poprzedniej produkcji studia Telltale Games

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Walking Dead Game of the Year Edition cdp

Gry i konsole / Gry na konsole / Gry PlayStation3

The Walking Dead to gra przygodowa autorstwa studia Telltale Games, znanego z epizodycznych produkcji takich jak Sam and Max, Wallace and Gromit, Tales of Monkey Island, Back to the Future oraz Jurassic Park. Całość bazuje na licencji wielokrotnie nagradzanej serii komiksowej stworzonej przez Roberta Kirkmana, wydawanej w naszym kraju pod tytułem Żywe Trupy.

Głównym bohaterem The Walking Dead jest Lee Everett. Akcja gry rozpoczyna się w momencie wybuchu apokalipsy zombie, w czasie, gdy Rick Grimes (bohater komiksowego pierwowzoru) zapada w śpiączkę. Kiedy infekcja rozpoczyna swoje krwawe żniwa, Lee siedzi skuty na tylnym siedzeniu radiowozu. Został aresztowany, bo zamordował człowieka, który sypiał z jego żoną. Autorzy postanowili przedstawić perypetie zupełnie nowej grupy osób, a główną inspiracją w procesie tworzenia gry jest dzieło Roberta Kirkmana, które jest traktowane przez deweloperów jako kanoniczna wersja historii. Gracze mogą odwiedzić miejsca i spotkać postacie znane z kadrów komiksu oraz dowiedzieć się o nich dodatkowych informacji. Gra została podzielona na pięć epizodów, a ukończenie każdego z nich zajmuje średnio około dwóch godzin.

Zabawa polega głównie na zwiedzaniu lokacji, prowadzeniu rozmów, zbieraniu przedmiotów i rozwiązywaniu zagadek. Od czasu do czasu pojawiają się również proste sekwencje zręcznościowe, ale warto zaznaczyć, że QTE (quick time events) nie grają tak ważnej roli w rozgrywce, jak to miało miejsce w poprzedniej produkcji studia Telltale Games

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Laurie R King - Game Random House USA Inc

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" "It's only the second day of 1924, but Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, find themselves embroiled in intrigue. It starts with a New Year's visit from Holmes's brother Mycroft, who comes bearing a strange package containing the papers of an English spy named Kimball O'Hara--the same Kimball known to the world through Kipling's famed Kim. Inexplicably, O'Hara withdrew from the "Great Game" of espionage and now he has just as inexplicably disappeared. When Russell discovers Holmes's own secret friendship with the spy, she knows the die is cast: she will accompany her husband to India to search for the missing operative. But Russell soon learns that in this faraway and exotic land, it's often impossible to tell friend from foe--and that some games aren't played for fun but for the highest stakes of all...life and death.

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Mensa Genius Quiz-a-day Book Perseus Books

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Test your wits with this all-new collection of mindbusters from Mensa, the high-IQ society. Master puzzler Abbie Salny provides a fun brainteaser, logic twister, math mystery, or word game for every day of the year. Whether you're mathematically, verbally, or visually inclined, you're sure to find twelve months' worth of exciting challenges inside.Included with each puzzle's solution is the percentage of Mensa members who answered it correctly, so you can score yourself against the people with the high IQs. With a puzzle for every date and an extra for leap years, you can match wits with Mensa 366 days out of every year!Here are a couple of sample questions, and the percentage of Mensans who answered correctly: February 24: Can you make three words from the letters LGNEA? (100%) May 14: You have fifty coins that total $1.00. If you lose one coin, what is the chance that it was a quarter? (15%)

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New In Chess 2018/1: The Club Player's Magazine

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New In Chess 2018#1 covers Peter Svidlers 8th Russian title, the London Classic and everything you want to know about AlphaZero. And of course there is an abundance of exclusive masterclasses by elite players from all over the world.  Issue 2018#1 brings you 106 pages of the best in chess: Monkey Business A chess-playing 'Champion Chimp' turned into London urban street art. NIC's Café A chess club in Moscow with an upscale bar. And Hou Yifan goes to Oxford. Your Move Ding Liren#8217;s Game of the Year inspired a tribute to Hein Donner. Kings of their countries Manifold national champions. Fair Square What condition does Garry Kasparov share with Donald Trump? Caruana clinches London Classic Fabiano Caruana edged out Ian Nepomniachtchi to win the last leg of the Grand Chess Tour. Magnus Carlsen became the overall winner of the GCT, raising his total tour earnings to $245,350. Celeb64: Sandrine Bonnaire Game changer AlphaZero#8217;s crushing defeat of Stockfish sent shockwaves through the world. Larry Kaufman looks at the implications. Tiger of Madras bites back The amazing Vishy Anand (48) won the rapid world title in Riyadh. Saudi Arabian Knights If next year players from all countries are welcome, the World Rapid Blitz in Riyadh might be a truly great event, Nigel Short argues. If they can find some decent arbiters, that is. The King of Blitz Halfway through the King Salman Blitz World Championship, he was trailing Sergey Karjakin by 2(!) full points, but on the second day Magnus Carlsen was merciless, majestic and often machine-like. Maxim Dlugy presents a crash course in blitz and illustrates his pieces of advice by a crystal clear dissection of the games that secured the Norwegian#8217;s triumph. Back at the board Who hasn#8217;t felt the uneasiness of playing after a prolonged break? Parimarjan Negi has some good advice. Secrets of Opening Surprises A venomous wing gambit in the Symmetrical English Opening. Youngsters wake up giant In his home city of St. Petersburg, Peter Svidler won the Russian Championship for the 8th time. Chess Pattern Recognition The inverted 'en passant' is an option well worth keeping in mind. Judit Polgar#8217;s column Judit Polgar argues that #8216;adjourned games#8217; are a good reason to study the classics. Maximize Your Tactics Find the right moves. Sadler On Books Matthew Sadler reviews books and DVDs that may help you get into good shape before your next tournament. Place your bets for Berlin Which Candidate will gain the right to challenge World Champion Magnus Carlsen? Jan Timman looks at their chances and names his favourite. Just Checking Does David Howell have any superstitions concerning chess?

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Shadow of the Sun Penguin

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'Only with the greatest of simplifications, for the sake of convenience, can we say Africa. In reality, except as a geographical term, Africa doesn't exist'. Ryszard Kapuscinski has been writing about the people of Africa throughout his career. In a study that avoids the official routes, palaces and big politics, he sets out to create an account of post-colonial Africa seen at once as a whole and as a location that wholly defies generalised explanations. It is both a sustained meditation on the mosaic of peoples and practises we call 'Africa', and an impassioned attempt to come to terms with humanity itself as it struggles to escape from foreign domination, from the intoxications of freedom, from war and from politics as theft. The Beginning: Collision, Ghana 1958 More than anything, one is struck by the light. Light everywhere. Brightness everywhere. Everywhere, the sun. Just yesterday, an autumnal London was drenched in rain. The airplane drenched in rain. A cold, wind, darkness. But here, from the morning

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Trading in the Zone : Maximizing Performance with Focus and Discipline Wiley

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Podana cena książki jest orientacyjna, zależy od kilku czynników. Po zakupie obsługa sklepu skontaktuje się, jeśli konieczna będzie dopłata. Book Description Overcome the obstacles that can prevent you from winning at the trading game A trader's emotional state is vital to being a successful investor. There are many psychological factors that can affect the decisions one makes in the course of a trading day. This book focuses on overcoming issues such as anxiety, fear, and over-ambition so that traders can become more focused and be more successful-in other words, enter the zone-and stay in it as long as possible. Download Description Overcome the obstacles that can prevent you from winning at the trading game: A trader's emotional state is vital to being a successful investor. There are many psychological factors that can affect the decisions one makes in the course of a trading day. This book focuses on overcoming issues such as anxiety, fear, and over-ambition so that traders can become more focused and be more successful-in other words, enter the zone-and stay in it as long as possible. Book Info Takes reader to the next level of mastering common psychological obstacles to attain winning personal trading strategies.Describes techniques for tapping into qualities and states of mind necessary for successful trading, such as energy, focus and enthusiasm.Uses case studies to support the main arguments. DLC: Electronic trading of securities. From the Inside Flap "Most traders believe that 'getting into the zone'happens when you have 'a hot streak.' I believe you can create the zone. The zone is a psychological state. It is when you are focused, disciplined, and fully engaged in the process at hand . . . trading in the zone will certainly increase your capacity to perform and succeed."-Ari Kiev In his internationally acclaimed Trading to Win, psychiatrist and top trading coach Ari Kiev showed traders how to master common psychological obstacles to success and how to develop winning personal trading strategies. Now, in this groundbreaking new book, he takes us to the next bold level with a complete, easy-to-follow program for Trading in the Zone. Drawing on his years of experience helping top Wall Street traders achieve and sustain peak performance levels, Dr. Kiev describes proven techniques for tapping the energy, focus, and enthusiasm needed to enter the zone and stay there, every trading day, regardless of short-term results or market conditions. With the help of many fascinating case studies, Dr. Kiev describes psychological and emotional factors that routinely undermine the decisionmaking process of even the most savvy trader during the course of the trading day. Writing for traders in virtually every market, he explores the varying psychological and emotional issues confronting different classes of traders based on their risk profiles and preferred instruments. Trading in the Zone helps you gauge the extent to which your effectiveness is being hamstrung by common problems such as anxiety, fear of failure, negative self-image, and greed. He provides step-by-step guidance on how to overcome those internal obstacles and enter the zone, where you will produce outstanding results, day after day, year after year. Don't let cognitive traps and negative emotions impair your effectiveness as a trader. Read Trading in the Zone and learn how to achieve the heightened levels of objectivity, focus, and confidence you need to trade in the zone and win, win, win. From the Back Cover PRAISE FOR Trading in the Zone "Ari Kiev takes us inside the most successful trading firms of our time and shows us how those firms seek to improve performance through disciplined self analysis and structured goal management. His application of psychiatric tools to the short-term trading aspects of behavioral finance can give readers a competitive edge."-Charles A. Leeds Jr., CFA, Managing Member, Hermit Capital Management, LLC "Kiev uses the powerful combination of his professional training as well as a unique vantage point inside the ropes at a market-moving, high-rolling hedge fund to deliver a fascinating analysis of a trader's psyche. Although trading is widely acknowledged as an art, one that requires incredible innate intuition and feel for the markets, Kiev prescribes 'getting into the zone'- a psychological state that one can create - for those aiming to achieve a higher level of performance. His anecdotes, case studies, interviews and tales of the 'Master Trader' are both instructive and tremendously insightful. A compelling read."-Ciaran T. O'Kelly, Head of Equity Trading, Salomon Smith Barney "Trading in the Zone discusses the psychological considerations that serve to distinguish the most successful traders and portfolio managers from the majority of traders who are doomed to failure. Trading is so greatly influenced by emotions and discipline that not to have Ari's insight and advice is a serious mistake."-Tom DeMark, author of The New Science of Technical Analysis "I have been managing money for more than twenty years and I am happy to endorse Dr. Kiev's principles, which have enhanced my performance and that of my traders over the past three years. Trading in the Zone will propel readers to the next level of trading success."-Jay Goldman, Hedge Fund Manager, J. Goldman & Co., L.P. "Ari Kiev's Trading in the Zone clearly and forcefully illustrates the mental discipline that will enable a stock trader to improve his performance."-Allan R. Tessler, Chairman and CEO, Jnet Enterprises "Dr. Kiev works with professional traders, including some of the best traders in the country. In Trading in the Zone, he provides numerous case studies based on the market experiences of these traders, told both through narratives and their own words, in order to distill insights and lessons that should prove invaluable to professional and aspiring traders alike."-Jack Schwager, author of The Market Wizards and Stock Market Wizards About the Autor ARI KIEV, MD, is a psychiatrist who specializes in stress management and performance enhancement. He is also President of the Social Psychiatry Research Institute and is recognized worldwide for his pioneering work in transcultural psychiatry, suicidology, and psychopharmacology. His other books include the acclaimed Trading to Win: The Psychology of Mastering the Markets; Transcultural Psychiatry; A Strategy for Daily Living; and The Courage to Live.

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Rabbits Random House Worlds

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A deadly underground game might just be altering reality itself in this all-new adventure set in the world of the hit Rabbits podcast.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL A wild ride . . . impossible to put down. Publishers Weekly (starred review)It s an average work day. You ve been wrapped up in a task, and you check the clock when you come up for air 4:44 p.m. You check your email, and 44 unread messages have built up. With a shock, you realize the date is April 4 4/4. And when you get in your car to drive home, your odometer reads 44,444.Coincidence? Or have you just seen the edge of a rabbit hole?Rabbits is a mysterious alternate reality game so vast it uses the entire world as its canvas.Since the game started in 1959, ten iterations have appeared and nine winners have been declared. The identities of these winners are unknown.So is their reward, which is whispered to be NSA or CIA recruitment, vast wealth, immortality, or perhaps even the key to the secrets of the universe itself.But the deeper you get, the more dangerous the game becomes. Players have died in the past and the body count is rising.And now the eleventh round is about to begin.Enter K a Rabbits obsessive who has been trying to find a way into the game for years. That path opens when K is approached by billionaire Alan Scarpio, rumored to be the winner of the sixth iteration. Scarpio says that something has gone wrong with the game and that K needs to fix it before Eleven starts, or the whole world will pay the price.Five days later, Scarpio is declared missing.Two weeks after that, K blows the deadline: Eleven begins.And suddenly, the fate of the entire universe is at stake.

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Warcross Penguin Random House Children's UK

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu - when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths.For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game - it's a way of life. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally.When Emika hacks into the game illegally, she's convinced she'll be arrested, and is shocked when she gets a call from the game's creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year's tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job.In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.

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Aron Nimzowitsch 1928-1935

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ChessCafe Book of the Year Finalist! English Chess Federation Book of the Year Finalist! Every chess player who is serious about improving his game, should study the lessons of  Aron Nimzowitsch  (1886-1935). 'My System' (published in 1925) and 'Chess Praxis' (1928) had tremendous impact and made Nimzowitsch one of the most influential chess thinkers of the 20thcentury. His books continue to be printed, sold and read to this day.  During several decades of research, German chess historian  Rudolf Reinhardt  compiled, from an immense variety of sources, all the games Nimzowitsch played after 1928. They are presented with notes by Nimzowitsch himself and, in some cases, by his contemporaries.  In addition to the games, Reinhardt also collected the articles and essays that Nimzowitsch wrote during that period. Reinhardt#8217;s collection starts where Nimzowitsch#8217;s second volume Chess Praxis ends. It offers a unique view of the chess world of the late 1920s and 1930s, its top tournaments and the state of theory.  More importantly, it portrays Nimzowitsch the chess player and author in the last seven years of his short life. It#8217;s all there: the fights, the competitors and the polemics, the theories and teachings, in the incomparable style of the master: pointed, elegant, precise and highly original. Peter Anderberg, Schach Magazine: #8220;If Nimzowitsch had published an additional third part of his two-volume #8216;System#8217; series, he would definitely have used a large part of the material that is collected in this book.#8221; KARL Magazine: #8220;A must for every fan of the great teacher of the Hypermodern.#8221; Michael McGuerty, ChessCafe: "A great collection. It is well worth your time, and you will likely find this more entertaining and instructive than many modern-day publications." Sean Marsh, CHESS Magazine: "A wonderful book. It's a real labor of love containing a veritable bonanza of fresh Nimzowitsch material." The Judges of the ECF Book of the Year Award: "The blurb describes it well: 'The unauthorised sequel to 'My System' and 'Chess Praxis'. A historically valuable book, which also contains much stimulating and opinionated writing that is worth reading today." John D. Warth, Chess Club of Southern Indiana: "Conveys the weight and authrority of a modern classic: an insightful collection of brilliant games that satisfy with every page. This authoritative work deserves a place of prominence on the shelf of every serious student of the game." Matthew Sadler, former British Champion : "A wonderful collection and a joy to read." Rochade Europa Magazine: #8220;The book convinces throughout. Reinhardt#8217;s work will be of vital importance for all future study of Nimzowitsch#8217;s life and career." G ary Lane, British Chess Magazine: "A wonderful collection of Nimzowitsch#8217;s games and thoughts, which is destined to be a chess classic." Max Euwe Centre, Amsterdam: "This book is incredibly complete, a book by a chess lover for other chess lovers. It is full of uniquely annotated games of a technically very gifted player with a absolutely original style." Paul Kane, Manchester Chess Federation: "Chockfull of wonderful chess and is a significant contribution to our understanding of Nimzowitsch#8217;s thought. His personality shines through in both the articles and the annotations, and his profundity is everywhere apparent." Richard Vedder, Schakers.info: "I like this book a lot. It is a hefty tome full o f material that we can learn from, also in 2014."

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Marie Lu - Legend Penguin Young Readers Group

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"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a Legend in the making."-- USA Today §"Taut and exciting."-- The Los Angeles TImes §" Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."§A New York Times bestseller!§5 Starred Reviews! §What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.§From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.§Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.

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How I Beat Fischer's Record - Judit Polgar Teaches Chess 1 (twarda okładka)

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Wersja językowa książki - angielska.  "Notions of chess have been shattered by a teen-age Hungarian girl - some call her modest and soft-spoken, but many opponents know her as a ferocious tiger over the board - who after years of steady progress began breathing down the necks of the top men and now has broken the barrier of one of the world's most exclusive clubs: she has earned the rank of grandmaster at 15 years, 5 months, one month younger than Bobby Fischer when he did it 34 years ago." New York Times, 1992Great achievements often take a lifetime of preparation, but when these achievements are becoming the World Number 1 at the age of 12 and the youngest ever grandmaster at the age of 15 you have to start early! In this very personal book  Judit Polgar describes her early moments of success and the chess ideas she needed to master to achieve them.This exceptional book is the beginning of a unique project where one of the greatest players of our time transforms her personal journey to the top into a roadmap for everyone who ever wanted to better themselves in the game of chess. Judit Polgar  has been ranked 1st on the Women's rating list from 1988 to this day. In 2005 she became the only woman in chess history to participate in the World Championship final.ISBN: 978-1-907982-19-4 - 384 pages - Published 21 September 2012Reviews"The games are typically annotated gently and accessibly, with far more explanations than variations. I liked the fact that the first chapter (called 'Tricks') is a simple celebration of her youthful trickiness - a feature shared by many other young players...The unusual upbringing of the Polgar sisters is well known, but this book is not meant as a critique of that, although it is both personal and reflective. In fact, the impression is simply very positive - that chess was fun, and threw many opportunities their way. Ther are plenty of charming photos and anecdotes throughout, and Judit often discusses the ways in which her training gradually shaped her play. GM Luke McShane , New In Chess"Throughout the book Judit has provided an abundance of personal insights and anecdotes, from the 'lucky sweater' that helped her to victory in New York, to summer snowball fights in Iceland! Above all else though, she set out to give the book real instructional value so as to benefit players of varying abilities, as well as chess trainers." ChessBase  (full review)"Sometimes, however, a book comes along which every chess enthusiast will want to buy. Among that select handful must surely be the first to be written by Judit Polgar...What players of all ages and strengths will relish is her very frank descriptions of the mischievous thrill she would get when tricking much older, normally male, players. Thus, after one of them fell for a lethal Polgar tactic, she writes, "Oops. My opponent's face turned red instantly." There is even a photograph of the two players after this game, with the grandmaster in question looking as if he had just swallowed a wasp." Dominic Lawson , Standpoint (full review)"The book serves the double purpose of being autobiographical (about her early years and the rise to the GM title), as well as illustrating how an understanding of chess develops from simple tactical tricks to more sophisticated strategic considerations. The book does this well and can beneficially be read both to learn more about the phenomenon that is Judit Polgar and to improve one's chess understanding." Skakbladet "The book has plenty of photographs, most of which were new to me. Some of them show how much chess has changed since the 1980s. On page 13 there is a snap of Judit working hard over a real chess board, writing notes (with pen and paper!) with a desk covered in chess literature, including a New in Chess Yearbook and a volume of the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings...How I Beat Fischer's Record presents a feast of nostalgia, entertainment and great chess. It is an inspirational chess book." Sean Marsh  (full review)"One of the qualities that undoubtedly helps her to be so popular is one that has surely helped her greatly as a chess player: she is (or sure seems to be!) relentlessly positive and optimistic. This comes through throughout the book and is even infectious...The games and game fragments throughout the book are well annotated, but not with an avalanche of variations. Analysis is there, but this is a reader-friendly book." Dennis Monokroussos , Chess Today"Polgar comes across as a friendly and, at first, somewhat na

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How I Beat Fischer's Record - Judit Polgar Teaches Chess 1 (twarda okładka)

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Wersja językowa książki - angielska.  "Notions of chess have been shattered by a teen-age Hungarian girl - some call her modest and soft-spoken, but many opponents know her as a ferocious tiger over the board - who after years of steady progress began breathing down the necks of the top men and now has broken the barrier of one of the world's most exclusive clubs: she has earned the rank of grandmaster at 15 years, 5 months, one month younger than Bobby Fischer when he did it 34 years ago." New York Times, 1992Great achievements often take a lifetime of preparation, but when these achievements are becoming the World Number 1 at the age of 12 and the youngest ever grandmaster at the age of 15 you have to start early! In this very personal book  Judit Polgar describes her early moments of success and the chess ideas she needed to master to achieve them.This exceptional book is the beginning of a unique project where one of the greatest players of our time transforms her personal journey to the top into a roadmap for everyone who ever wanted to better themselves in the game of chess. Judit Polgar  has been ranked 1st on the Women's rating list from 1988 to this day. In 2005 she became the only woman in chess history to participate in the World Championship final.ISBN: 978-1-907982-19-4 - 384 pages - Published 21 September 2012Reviews"The games are typically annotated gently and accessibly, with far more explanations than variations. I liked the fact that the first chapter (called 'Tricks') is a simple celebration of her youthful trickiness - a feature shared by many other young players...The unusual upbringing of the Polgar sisters is well known, but this book is not meant as a critique of that, although it is both personal and reflective. In fact, the impression is simply very positive - that chess was fun, and threw many opportunities their way. Ther are plenty of charming photos and anecdotes throughout, and Judit often discusses the ways in which her training gradually shaped her play. GM Luke McShane , New In Chess"Throughout the book Judit has provided an abundance of personal insights and anecdotes, from the 'lucky sweater' that helped her to victory in New York, to summer snowball fights in Iceland! Above all else though, she set out to give the book real instructional value so as to benefit players of varying abilities, as well as chess trainers." ChessBase  (full review)"Sometimes, however, a book comes along which every chess enthusiast will want to buy. Among that select handful must surely be the first to be written by Judit Polgar...What players of all ages and strengths will relish is her very frank descriptions of the mischievous thrill she would get when tricking much older, normally male, players. Thus, after one of them fell for a lethal Polgar tactic, she writes, "Oops. My opponent's face turned red instantly." There is even a photograph of the two players after this game, with the grandmaster in question looking as if he had just swallowed a wasp." Dominic Lawson , Standpoint (full review)"The book serves the double purpose of being autobiographical (about her early years and the rise to the GM title), as well as illustrating how an understanding of chess develops from simple tactical tricks to more sophisticated strategic considerations. The book does this well and can beneficially be read both to learn more about the phenomenon that is Judit Polgar and to improve one's chess understanding." Skakbladet "The book has plenty of photographs, most of which were new to me. Some of them show how much chess has changed since the 1980s. On page 13 there is a snap of Judit working hard over a real chess board, writing notes (with pen and paper!) with a desk covered in chess literature, including a New in Chess Yearbook and a volume of the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings...How I Beat Fischer's Record presents a feast of nostalgia, entertainment and great chess. It is an inspirational chess book." Sean Marsh  (full review)"One of the qualities that undoubtedly helps her to be so popular is one that has surely helped her greatly as a chess player: she is (or sure seems to be!) relentlessly positive and optimistic. This comes through throughout the book and is even infectious...The games and game fragments throughout the book are well annotated, but not with an avalanche of variations. Analysis is there, but this is a reader-friendly book." Dennis Monokroussos , Chess Today"Polgar comes across as a friendly and, at first, somewhat na

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