Brilliant Chess, Brilliant Essays, Brilliant Writer Dutch Grandmaster Hans Ree is considered by many to be the best chess writer in the world today. As noted by the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, reviewing the original Dutch edition, "This is more than a book about chess politics or leaders in the chess world. It is above all a declaration of love for the game, with an elegant collection of odes to the greater and lesser personalities that evolve around the 64 squares. Ree personal...

The Ideal Chess Journalist During his active chess career, Hans Ree battled with almost all the great chessplayers, including eight world champions, from Max Euwe to Anatoly Karpov. My Chess is not only about them, but also about other players and writers from the past who are admired by Ree This book gives a personal view of Ree’s own world of chess, and therefore less prominent players also appear, such as a schoolmate with whom he played an endless series of matches, or the anonymous ...

For these undercover agents“Together forever” may be short-lived…Hardheaded ATF legend Quint Casey knows he's playing with fire asking Agent Ree Sheppard to re-up as his undercover wife. To crack a ruthless Houston weapons ring, they must keep the mission—and their explosive chemistry—under control. But Quint’s determined need for revenge and Ree’s risky moves are turning the heat up even more and putting everything on the line…

Can two undercover agents find their happily-ever-after?Hard-headed and legendary operative Quint Casey knows he's playing with fire asking Agent Ree Sheppard to be his undercover wife. To crack a ruthless Houston weapons ring, they must keep the mission—and their explosive chemistry—under control. But Quint’s determined need for revenge and Ree’s risky moves are turning the heat up even more and putting everything on the line…

Their pretend marriage just raised killer stakes…Relentless agent Quint and his undercover wife, Agent Ree must secretly protect a witness’s family. They home in on a powerful weapons kingpin. But their undeniable, unsanctioned attraction is breaking too many rules for them to play this mission safe—or guarantee their survival…

This fake marriage could make“till death do us part” a reality.Legendary ATF agent Quint Casey isn't thrilled to pose as Ree Sheppard's husband for a covert investigation into a weapons ring that could be tied to his past. Feeling guilty over a tragic event, Quint’s determined to do whatever it takes to make things right. But when his impetuous "wife" proves her commitment to the job, Quint feels a spark just as alarming as the dangerous kil...

Going undercover to capture their quarryMight finish them for good**…**Rule-breaking ATF agent Quint Casey is this close to nailing the ruthless weapons kingpin responsible for his first partner's murder. But he and his undercover wife, Agent Ree Sheppard, are running a gauntlet of unexpected traps—and killer betrayals. Not to mention their wild-card irresistible passion for each other that's putting everything at risk…especially any shot at love an...

Going undercover might finish them for good…Rule-breaking agent Quint Casey is so close to nailing the ruthless gangster responsible for his first partner's murder. But he and his undercover wife, Agent Ree Sheppard, are running a gauntlet of unexpected traps—and killer betrayals. Not to mention their irresistible passion for each other that's putting everything at risk…especially any shot at love and a future together.

USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorTheir pretend marriage…Just raised killer stakes…Relentless ATF agent Quint Casey won’t let his best lead die with a murdered perp. He and his undercover wife, Agent Ree Sheppard, must secretly protect a witness’s family and home in on a powerful weapons kingpin. But their undeniable, unsanctioned attraction is breaking too many rules for them to play this mission safe—or guarantee their survival...

The Delight and Distress of Chess The royal game has the power to make one feel elated or disconsolate. This is true whether one plays serious tournament chess or casual chess just for fun. In this collection of 34 short stories, author Alexis Levitin, travel set in hand, takes the reader on a journey across several continents – and even into space – exploring the joys of chess and its effect on the lives of those who play. As the author states in his Introduction, “...these tales represen...