Mihail Marin examines and explains the contribution from the chess legends who influenced him strongly in his own development. This personal and sympathetic journey into the best chess of yesterday is guaranteed to help the readers in their games. 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; Korchnoi the rebel.
" ... Chuck Leavell, Reese Wynans, Dr. John and Al Kooper [are] the four legendary performers profiled in this book ... these four artists will tell you about their early years and musical beginnings. You'll see and hear music in each of their styles so that you can practice on your own piano. You'll also pick up licks and registrations for the classic Hammond B-3 organ. Be advised that a basic level of technical skill is needed to play the exercises in this book ... musical licks are written in the keys of C major or C minor, then transposed to a second key ..."--Introduction
A young Native American raised in the forest is suddenly thrust into the modern world, in this novel by the author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. Thomas Black Bull’s parents forsook the life of a modern reservation and took to ancient paths in the woods, teaching their young son the stories and customs of his ancestors. But Tom’s life changes forever when he loses his father in a tragic accident and his mother dies shortly afterward. When Tom is discovered alone in the forest with only a bear cub as a companion, life becomes difficult. Soon, well-meaning teachers endeavor to reform him, a rodeo attempts to turn him into an act, and nearly everyone he meets tries to take control of his life. Powerful and timeless, When the Legends Die is a captivating story of one boy learning to live in harmony with both civilization and wilderness.
Education is the new currency.Regardless of what business or industry you are in; if you wish to sell what you have to others, your commercial survival depends on you becoming the EDUPRENEUR.Consumers are tired of sales pitches and promises, and instead are seeking information and knowledge. By giving it to them you get to demonstrate your capability and expertise as much as they get to experience it - making you choice number 1 for their needs.Edupreneurs strategically share their expertise in a way that provides unprecedented global reach, immeasurable impact on the lives of others, and unlimited income potential.Every single person on Earth has an abundant and unique set of skills, experiences, and knowledge that could be turned into commercially profitable products and services.In this book, Sarah Cordiner will take you through the fundamentals of monetising your expertise and profitably sharing what you know with the world.Whether you are an absolute beginner in creating and selling information and education-based products and services, or are up-levelling to a serious education-based business operation; this book will help you get there.Inside this book:How to commercialise your skills, knowledge, and expertise and start profiting from what is already in your head.How to create your own unique `funnel of service',so that you no longer need to `sell', and instead have your customers coming eagerly to you for your advice and expertise.A deep dive into the 10 stages of designing and building a highly successful information or education-based business so that you maximise your impact and income.How to price your informational and educational products and services; including courses, consulting, workshops and more.Where and how to sell your educational products for maximum exposure and sales - particularly online courses.The critical elements of an online education based business. What online tools, apps and products you need and how they all fit together for maximum profitability, scalability, and automation. How to use your expertise to become a well-known leader in your industry.
Unlock the mysteries and magic within League of Legends, one of the world's most popular video games, in this encyclopedic and collectible companion book that explores the game's epic lore. Embark on a journey through the realms of Runeterra in this first-ever collectible companion book, published to celebrate the game's tenth anniversary. Spanning the farthest reaches of this universe and venturing into uncharted territory, this encyclopedic compendium connects players to the rich storytelling that inspires all the action. Inside, you'll find: An expedition through eleven regions, chronicling conflicts, entrenched rivalries, and covert alliances Hundreds of illustrations, including never-before-seen maps and artwork Insights into the heroes, flora, fauna, architecture, politics, and technologies from all corners of this world Original narratives that bring the cultures of Runeterra to life League of Legends is an online game played by millions of people around the world, offering endless engagement with an expanding roster of champions, frequent updates, and a thriving esports scene. This volume is an essential reference for fans everywhere.
Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ... Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration -- and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change -- that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.
Best-selling and award-winning author Igor Khmelnitsky gathers examples from Bobby Fischer's games that are educational and entertaining, and can be studied without a board. In each of the examples the readers will take the seat of Fischer's opponent and be asked to come up with an assessment and a move. Based on their response they are assigned points towards their rating evaluation and a game score towards their "match." Once finished, the readers will learn how well they have done in the "match," have an estimate of their rating, and know what they need to work on to improve their game. In this new book, the readers will discover: - 60 diagrams with multiple-choice questions of varied complexity, - comprehensive answers with diagrams to make reviewing easier, - distributions of answers and other statistical reports by rating, - ratings assigned overall and by 13 distinct categories, - bonus material: warm-up, tie-breaker, tips and training suggestions, and more....
In this exquisite collection of essays and photographs, women writers pay tribute to some of the most influential women of our time. Spanning our century and culture, these intimate portraits reveal both writer and subject in fifty inspired pairings. Some subjects and writers included in this book are: Elizabeth Leonard on Nicole Kidman; Jennet Conant on Barbara Walters; Andrea Leand on Venus and Serena Williams; Sarah Goldman on Cathy Freeman; Gail Sheehy on Hilary Clinton; Holly Brubach on Maria Callas; Linda Richardson on J.K. Rowling and Melissande Clarke on Cate Blanchett. Legends 2 is a provocative celebration of both the strengths and imperfections of fifty courageous women who have changed the world. Each inspiring piece is accompanied by a gorgeous duotone photograph by such eminent photographers as Stephen Korbet, Michael Collopy, Annie Leibovitz, Stephen Frank and Nigel Barker. Spanning the arts, politics, literature, science, and sports, these essays and photographs capture the rich texture of fifty extraordinary women s lives what has made their contributions legendary and their legacies timeless.
Are you looking to get into League of Legends? Are you a beginner and want to climb the ranks? Do you want to reach Gold in League of Legends?Then this book is for you!This book provides a great introduction to League of Legends (LoL) and how to learn and play the game to get better at it. This book is perfect for beginners who have never played the game, or for gamers who are familiar with the game but want to improve. You will learn about the different champions, classes, statistics, abilities, items, terminology and more, including how to unlock skins!I am Ray Mcnulty, a professional gamer, game tester and writer and I have written the best League of Legends guide!This book includes: An extensive introduction to the game and how to play League of Legends champions and champion classes Base statistics and bonus statistics League of Legends abilities, runes, summoner spells, items and more The Summoner's Rift - the map, environment, creatures and strategies League of Legends jungling League of Legends warding, vision and trinket guide Interface, commands, HUD and terminology Advanced lessons, tricks and tips like how to comeback when you are behind How to unlock skins And so much more! Are you ready to become the best player in League of Legends?Scroll up, hit that buy button!
