Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help.From Netflix's “The Queen’s Gambit” to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. Chess For Dummies is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their chess strategy such that even Paul Morphy would be impressed. Yo...

Ontdek de geheimen van het schaakspel! Leek schaken je altijd te ingewikkeld om er je hobby van te maken? Begrijp je de betekenis en kracht van de verschillende stukken niet? Als je denkt dat schaken alleen iets voor genieën is, dan brengt De kleine Schaken voor Dummies je ongetwijfeld op andere gedachten. Met dit handige boekje heb je altijd bruikbare tips, technieken en aanwijzingen bij de hand om je het schaakspel eigen te maken. Zo kun je deel gaan uitmaken van de gemeenschap van miljo...

Bringen Sie sich gekonnt in StellungOb italienisch, spanisch oder skandinavisch, die richtige Eröffnung macht das Schachspiel. Wenn Sie die Feinheiten der ersten Phase lernen und die Eröffnungen Ihres Gegners schneller durchschauen wollen, hilft Schachmeister James Eade Ihrem Spiel auf die Sprünge: Hier lernen Sie die Vor- und Nachteile von Gambits, Caro-Kann oder Russischer und Sizilianischer Verteidigung. Die wichtigsten Angriffe und die richtigen Antworten darau...

Zug für Zug zum SchachmeisterSchach: das Spiel der Könige, der Großmeister, der Superklugen. Aber auch ein Spiel mit eigentlich ganz einfachen Regeln. Schach für Dummies ist mehr als eine bloße Einführung in die Grundregeln. Lassen Sie sich zeigen, wie Sie die verschiedenen Spielphasen Eröffnung, Mittel- und Endspiel erfolgreich gestalten. Erfahren Sie Wissenswertes über Computer- und Turnierschach. Lassen Sie sich von legendären Partien und berühmten Spie...

Addiction does not have to be your master or your destiny It comes in many forms, impacts millions of lives, and has caused untold pain and suffering. Yet addiction can be beaten! You have within you the power and potential to break free from the bonds of addiction! The key is to remove the veil of delusion that can hold you captive, which causes us to justify harmful behavior despite all evidence to the contrary. This book is your ticket to a new way of seeing— a new way of living. There ...

Leek schaken je altijd te ingewikkeld om er je hobby van te maken? Begrijp je de betekenis en de kracht van de stukken (zoals de toren, de loper en het paard) niet? Als je denkt dat schaken alleen iets voor genieën, dan brengt 'Schaken voor Dummies' je ongetwijfeld op andere gedachten. Met dit boek beschik je over genoeg bruikbare tips, technieken en aanwijzingen om je het schaakspel eigen te maken. Zo kun je deel gaan uitmaken van de gemeenschap van miljoenen schaakliefhebbers over de hel...

Set yourself up for success by understanding the art of the chess openingChess Openings For Dummies helps beginning and intermediate chess players improve their game by making the first few moves count. With a strong opening, you can dictate the flow of the game, control the center, and keep your king safe. This book shows you how to make tactical early moves that put you on a strong footing for the rest of the game. Chess master James Eade shares his expe...

In 'James B. Eads,' Louis How meticulously chronicles the life and contributions of one of America's most innovative engineers and entrepreneurs. The book intertwines rich biographical narratives with analytical discussions, exploring Eads' groundbreaking developments in bridge engineering and river navigation, particularly regarding the construction of the Eads Bridge in St. Louis. How's writing is both detailed and accessible, offering profound insights into the 19th-century American ind...

James B. Eads was a prominent American engineer and inventor, best known for his innovative work on the Eads Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri. His engineering prowess extended beyond bridges, as he also made significant contributions to the field of river navigation and dredging. Eads was a pioneer in using steel for construction, which was a revolutionary approach during his time. His vision and determination helped shape the infrastructure of the United States, making him a key figure in th...

This edition features• portrait• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSI. Early TrainingII. The GunboatsIII. The BridgeIV. The JettiesV. The Ship-Railway"Captain James Buchanan Eads (1820 – 1887) was a world-renowned American civil engineer and inventor, holding more than 50 patents...He was contracted to construct the City-class ironclads for the United States Navy, and produced seven such ships within five months: St. Lo...

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James B. Eads is a comprehensive biography that delves into the remarkable life and achievements of one of America's most innovative engineers and inventors. The book traces Eads’s journey from his humble beginnings in Indiana to his rise as a self-taught engineer whose ingenuity transformed the landscape of American engineering in the 19th century. Known for his pioneering work on the Mississippi River, Eads designed and constructed the world-famous Eads Bridge in St. Louis, a marvel of e...