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Chess 101 was written to provide new chess players with basic information that will prepare them to play chess in any venue, whether it’s a tournament or club or even just casual games with friends.
This beginner chess book covers the following topics:
* Types of boards and pieces
* Setting up the board
* The value of the pieces
* How the pieces move, including castling and “en passant”
* Chess notation
* The three phases of the game of chess
* How to study chess
* What a chess rating is and how to get one
* Chess clock rules
* An overview of faster chess games
* The mechanics of a tournament
* Rules and etiquette
* Tips to winning chess
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It’s time for YOU to not only get published, but to become a best-selling author.
This book, along with the FREE bonus video series and action guide, provides you with the steps necessary to do just that. It also provides you with resources to fast track your way to success so you can have your book written, edited, published, marketed and at best-seller status in months instead of years.
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In a world torn apart by war, three nations stand divided.
The Free Nation
Senator Burton and his son Ben arrive in the Tula strongholds for peace talks, but find that a treaty between the two nations has a price. Confronted by a world of sedate tranquility the two men are appalled to learn that the Tula Council rules with an iron rod of fear and repression. The Council removes anyone who dares to stand in the way of their reforms and Ben uncovers a secret that puts his life in danger.
The Tula
Astra has been pressured into working for the very Council that threatens to kill her loved ones. No stranger to loss, the precariously balanced world she has constructed begins to fracture when Ben starts asking difficult questions about her past. As her deepest secrets are uncovered, Astra finds there are mysteries in her childhood that even she is unaware of.
The Una
Kai is Apprentice Headman to the Una people. Unaccountably called upon to sacrifice his honour in the name of peace, Kai’s hatred toward this injustice proves all consuming. If the time comes, will he be able to forgive the woman that betrayed him?
When these three worlds collide ugly truths come to light on every side. Is there any way to make peace, or will the world end in discord.
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This book has been developed from experiences both “in the trenches” of real estate sales activities and from teaching practical techniques at community colleges, National University, and in brokerage offices. It is hoped that both the new licensee and old-hands looking for a new start will find in this text a refreshing perspective on the various topics covered.
Rather than a rehash of real estate practices, this book is intended to be a “how to” book. It describes current issues and relevant data from the viewpoint of a salesperson. It is designed to show how modern methods of communication, social networking, can be used but not without always falling back to the basics. People sign contracts, people buy homes. Without human contact and interaction, nothing can be accomplished.
The Real Estate Primer, a ‘how-to’ book rather than a textbook…
This won’t get you past the state exam, but it will get you started in your new life!
When I started in real estate brokerage in 1970, I was shown which desk to use, asked if I had given the secretary my name for business cards, and wished good luck – that was my training and my introduction to the business. Had I been armed with only what is in this book, my first “try” at real estate might have been much different.
Everything you need today will either be offered by your broker – where is the restroom? What forms do we use? Or, you will find it in this book.
So, move forward with my best wishes.
William Mansfield
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Are you ready to finally make some big changes in your life? As we draw nearer to the close of another year, this is the perfect time to commit to creating a serious transformation in your life.
Maybe you are ready to once and for all shed unwanted pounds, get fit and start living a healthier lifestyle.
Perhaps your work situation has you completely depressed and you dream of working for yourself from the comfort of your own home.
Your goals might end up having to do with changing bad habits or creating newer healthy habits that will serve every area of your life. Or maybe you know that you need to make some changes to create more meaningful relationships in your life. Thinking about these changes can feel very overwhelming and right now you have the gift of time. Imagine what your life could be like one year from now if you truly committed to a plan of action.
In Resolutions in the New Year…or Any Time: How to Make a Plan for Transformation, you will find actionable tips and tools for getting very clear about what you want to change in your life and exactly how you can go about creating a plan that will work for you.
Whether you are reading this right before the New Year, or 6 months in…make a commitment to yourself today and you really can change your life! I believe it and I want that for you!
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Have you ever encountered the seductive genius of the emotional vampire?
Interior designer, Isobel Hobson, has escaped an alcoholic husband and her narcissist mother has moved in with the sociopath next door. All she and her young son, Dylan, want is a complete happy family. When she meets Saul on a business trip to Manhattan and he convinces her she’s found it, she moves her life across the world. But her happiness is brutally shattered and her mind starts to unravel when Saul’s character abruptly turns around. She attempts to make their relationship work and secure her future, unaware that others are planning deeper psychological torture that will have life-changing consequences for everyone involved. Isobel’s horror has only just begun.
Illusion is the nightmare tale of love and motherhood – a powerful exploration of the narcissism epidemic in intimate and family relationships set against the turbulent background of terror and viruses of the early 21st Century.
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THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY is Book 2 of the Digital Photography Series. It is a highly illustrated guide to camera settings, composition guidelines, and sources of inspiration.
Learn how to move from snapshots to works of art. In this second book of the DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES by Al Judge, the focus is on artistic presentation and pleasing images. Learn from the experience of others.
Here are just some of the topics covered:
What are “Typical” camera settings for popular types of images?
What factors make some images more appealing than others?
How do you find your source of inspiration?
How do other photographers view there art? What inspires them?
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THE GHOST OF JOSIAH GRIMSHAW
Adopted sisters Lana Beth and Emma Jane are polar opposites, but when the same strange ‘tattoo’ suddenly appears and winds its way up their bodies within days of each other, they soon realize there’s more to their relationship than they could ever have imagined.
Sent off to London for two weeks of ‘work experience’, the Morgan Sisters soon find themselves being initiated into the ancient Praxos Foundation, one that protects the innocent while fighting evil, both human and supernatural.
At the same time, Lana Beth and Emma Jane must also investigate why the sweet but sometimes pesky ghost of Josiah Grimshaw just won’t leave them alone.
DAISY MADIGAN’S PARADISE
When tragedy falls upon 15 year old Daisy Madigan, she escapes to the only place she feels safe, the cemetery of Abney Park. There, in the company of the dearly departed, she realizes she is changing, growing stronger and faster by the day. But in the darkness lurks a terror even she can’t imagine facing.
THE TEMPORAL STONE
It’s been a couple of months since Emma and Lana entered the Praxos Academy and life has been hectic ever since. What with regular A level classes combined with learning all about the supernatural world, control classes, self defence and fight night, the girls are constantly busy.
But when their world seems to stop right in front of them, they and their fellow Watchers, have a huge mystery to solve. A mystery which will lead them on a long road trip across south west England where they will meet all kinds of strange creatures, some intent on causing harm and others desperate to put a stop to the problem.
LOOKING FOR LUCY JO
It’s their first Christmas since entering the Praxos Academy and 16-year-old sisters Lana Beth and Emma Jane Morgan are looking forward to some serious R&R. But when their little sister mysteriously disappears from her bed on Christmas Eve, all thoughts of fun disappear with her. Emma and Lana must do everything in their power to locate her and bring her home safely. Easier said than done, they are forced to go on yet another journey, this time taking them out to the murky depths of the North Sea as well as to the far reaches of southern Portugal.
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When his father suddenly reappears, Marco Polo is swept on an errand for the Great Kublai Khan. One that will take him away from all he has ever known while being pursued by every known kingdom of the known world.
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Julia Hawke and her friend Rachel are celebrating the end of their final year of schooling. They deceive their parents and embark on an adventure to the Gold Coast of Queensland.
Many years later, Julia is still keeping secrets in an attempt to hide what happened during those few, fateful days. A series of events force her to realise that keeping these secrets comes at too great a cost. What can Julia do to regain the trust of those she loves?
The Secrets of Julia Hawke explores, not only the destructive nature of secrets, but also the miracle of unconditional friendship.
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5 Days of Moral Conflict and Pursuit, Nazi Germany, 1939
Germany. 1939. Young Inga Salzer hardens her heart and prostitutes herself to the Nazi Lebensborn program which drives toward the expansion of the Aryan race. Now pregnant by an SS officer, she proudly anticipates offering her “sacred child of good blood” to the Third Reich.
Fifteen year old Max Drexel immerses himself in the brutal sports of the Hitler Youth and absorbs its worship of the Fuehrer and of Nature.
To further his career ambitions, Steffin Lindeman drifts toward an embrace of Positive Christianity which mingles the traditional Gospel with an ardor for the ancient gods of Nordic mythology.
There is nothing that can bring such wildly different people together…or it there?
Two-year-old Anna Drexel comes down with meningitis and is taken by the family doctor to his special clinic. It is there that the agonizing battle for Anna’s life expands into a raging war for the hearts and souls of Inga, Max and Steffin.
And threatening them all is Karl Zorn, Gestapo Chief in Max’s hometown of Heidelberg, who describes himself as “a simple man with simple pleasures.” The chilling fact is that foremost of his pleasures is hunting down and killing his favorite game–human beings. .
So what would happen if a series of frightening events were to drive each of these people, each for his or her own particular purposes, on a five day mad journey into the depths of the Black Forest?
Based on years of research into the more bizarre aspects of Nazi Germany, Anna’s Bear tells a story of moral conflict and fierce pursuit, with moments of surprising tenderness, high tension, and even hints of laughter in the midst of such darkness, finally leading to a totally unforeseeable ending.
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On a hidden archipelago, people known as Movers manipulate matter with their minds while strange Folds in space transform the landscape into wondrous and often deadly anomalies. When a young Mover named Michael Edwards discovers that he is descended from a long line of beings who can not only Move matter, but actually Create it, he finds himself at the center of a cosmic struggle for power.
Manipulated by friends, family, and an ominous prophecy, he allies himself with a host of strange creatures and characters as he fights to become Mover of his own destiny.
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Unless your son is in the top 100 – 150 football recruits in the country, you will have to proactive in helping to market your son’s football talents to the schools where you think he would be a good fit academically, socially, and athletically.
The truth is that most college football programs simply do not have the recruiting budget to travel around the country scouting for recruits. Getting recruited to play college ball on scholarship is typically a marathon rather than a sprint, and waiting until his senior year to start the athletic scholarship search is almost begging for failure. In fact, the earlier your son starts the recruiting process, the more likely he is to land a college football scholarship.
Leaving the recruiting process to your son’s high school coach is simply not a good idea. He is busy with practices, games, his own family and countless civic activities. To ensure that your son has the best chance to be recruited, you and your son have to learn how to do the steps involved in marketing your son’s talent to the college football coaches.
Fortunately, the process is simple. It really is just a matter of starting early and doing the steps as they come along. A four-year college football scholarship could easily be worth $150,000. Many families in today’s economy could not afford to send their son to college unless he obtains one of these very lucrative scholarships.
The world of college recruiting is filled with many myths and pitfalls. Unfortunately, even in the sophomore year, recruiting mistakes can and are often made. If your son is determined to win a college football scholarship and you approve, this guide, written by college athletic scholarship recipients, will guide him through the recruiting steps he needs to take in the tenth grade. It is a month-by-month guide that not only keeps him compliant with the NCAA rules, but it also shows him what he should be doing each month to be recruited to play football in college.
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