Author : David Macenulty
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,55 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780812935103
The chess endgame begins when the Kings come out to play. The outcome of a game can come down to who knows more about Kings and Pawns -- you, or your opponent. To win, you need to understand the positions that will give you the best winning chances. Book jacket.
Author : Steve Berry
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1250140234
The Bishop’s Pawn continues renowned New York Times top 5 bestseller Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone series with another riveting, history-based thriller. History notes that the ugly feud between J. Edgar Hoover and Martin Luther King, Jr., marked by years of illegal surveillance and the accumulation of secret files, ended on April 4, 1968 when King was assassinated by James Earl Ray. But that may not have been the case. Now, fifty years later, former Justice Department agent, Cotton Malone, must reckon with the truth of what really happened that fateful day in Memphis. It all turns on an incident from eighteen years ago, when Malone, as a young Navy lawyer, is trying hard not to live up to his burgeoning reputation as a maverick. When Stephanie Nelle, a high-level Justice Department lawyer, enlists him to help with an investigation, he jumps at the opportunity. But he soon discovers that two opposing forces—the Justice Department and the FBI—are at war over a rare coin and a cadre of secret files containing explosive revelations about the King assassination, information that could ruin innocent lives and threaten the legacy of the civil rights movement’s greatest martyr. Malone’s decision to see it through to the end--from the raucous bars of Mexico, to the clear waters of the Dry Tortugas, and ultimately into the halls of power within Washington D.C. itself--not only changes his own life, but the course of history. Steve Berry always mines the lost riches of history--in The Bishop's Pawn he imagines a gripping, provocative thriller about an American icon.
Author : Aaron Hanania
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 32,69 MB
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1387791575
In his new Science Fiction mystery novel, high school junior, blogger and first-time novelist Aaron Hanania takes us into a world in which the norms of human dignity and life are taken to the extreme. A scientist creates a revolutionary experiment, The KingÕs Pawn, in which the participants are unaware of the roles that they play in what is expected to be a literally perfect world. The scientist soon discovers her Òmethodically controlled societyÓ creates unforeseen tensions and ominous uncertainty for the unknowing participants, but brings the scientist unimaginable profits, fame and power. But what the scientist doesnÕt expect is that the power of human curiosity can overcome any barrier, experimental boundaries or expectations. Two children in The KingÕs Pawn play a critical role after discovering that they have unrestricted control over the experimentÕs outcome. The future of this unusual experiment rests in their hands, creating thrilling and unexpected consequences.
Author : Eric Schiller
Publisher : Cardoza Publishing
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 37,23 MB
Release :
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1580425356
Based on the powerful Caro-Kann, a favorite weapon of great players, you'll learn how to come right out of the gate and defend against 1.d4, the most popular first move in chess. This is a great beginners book because readers need to learn just one strong opening system, and it can be used to combat all of Whites 1.d4 openings. You'll learn every option and strategy White can throw on the board, the correct plan to combat them all, and how to seize the initiative and take control of the game. Up-to-date analysis includes examples from world-class games. Includes more than 350 diagrams and clear explanations. 300 pages
Author : Sarah Hinze
Publisher :
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 19,44 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781733424202
A pawn in a game of battling kingdoms, Ada de Warenne's powerful enemies and evil forces work against her and Prince Henry mac David of Scotland. Embroiled in The Anarchy, shifting alliances, and frequent disputes over the northern lands of England, Ada's a privileged bride in a new land and needs to adapt to life amongst the people of Northumbria. In a legacy of pious Scottish queens, she continues the practice of helping her people. As Ada combats her trials, she gives birth to future kings and desires to bring peace to both her nation and home. But first she needs to find her enemies before they kill her sons.A Pawn for a King is written by Countess Ada de Warenne's 24th great granddaughter, Sarah Hinze, who learned of Ada while researching her family history. She felt an instant connection to this lost ancestor of medieval times who had unprecedented independence and courage that led the way for future royal woman of Europe. Hinze's connection led her to walk the lands of England and Scotland and spend years researching Ada's life.
Author : Yuri Averbakh
Publisher : Ishi Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 19,62 MB
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9784871879903
At age 97, Yuri Averkakh is the World's Oldest still living chess grandmaster and is still active in chess. In the ending, the advantage of a single "insignificant" pawn can frequently prove decisive, as that pawn inexorably pushes forward and is finally able to reach the last rank and is able to transform itself into a queen.
Author : Morgan Rice
Publisher : Morgan Rice
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 12,76 MB
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1632918943
“Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons) REBEL, PAWN, KING is book #4 in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, which begins with SLAVE, WARRIOR, QUEEN (Book #1). 17 year old Ceres, a beautiful, poor girl from the Empire city of Delos, wakes to find herself imprisoned. Her army destroyed, her people captured, the rebellion quashed, she has to somehow pick up the pieces after being betrayed. Can her people ever rise again? Thanos sails for the Isle of Prisoners, thinking Ceres is alive, and finds himself in a trap of his own. In his dangerous voyage he remains tormented by the idea of Stephania, alone, with his child, and feels torn over his life’s path. Yet as he struggles to return to Delos, to find both of his loves, he encounters a betrayal so great, his life can never be the same again. Stephania, a woman scorned, does not sit idly back. She turns all the power of her fury on the ones she loves the most—and her treachery, the most dangerous of all, may be what finally brings the kingdom down for good. REBEL, PAWN, KING tells an epic tale of tragic love, vengeance, betrayal, ambition, and destiny. Filled with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding action, it transports us into a world we will never forget, and makes us fall in love with fantasy all over again. “An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.” --The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons) Book #5 in OF CROWNS AND GLORY will be released soon!
Author : Glenn Flear
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 19,81 MB
Release : 2004-09-15
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781857443622
In this innovative book, Grandmaster and renowned endgame expert Glenn Flear concentrates on the very basics of pawn endings. He outlines the key principles and rules, and demonstrates how these work in practical examples.
Author : Daniel Hallback
Publisher :
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 34,11 MB
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781955364195
The Pawn Who Became King is a story of a pawn that dreamed the impossible. In chess a pawn can never become a king. This story is meant to teach the importance of teamwork, studying and having goals. There are colorful images while portrays the pawns' journey.
Author : J. J. Sherwood
Publisher : Steps of Power: The Kings
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,10 MB
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781944006020
The first book in JJ Sherwood's Steps of Power epic fantasy series. The Kings, Book I: Kings or Pawns is a political intrigue that spirals into an action and adventure series as the final events unfold. 8,994 P.E.-The elven city of Elvorium has become corrupted to the core by politics. With his father dead and the Royal Schism at his back, Prince Hairem ascends the throne as king of the elven world on Sevrigel. Young and bold, Hairem is determined to undo the council's power, but the brutal murders by an assassin loosed within the city threaten to undermine the king's ambitions. As corruption and death threaten to tear Elvorium apart from within, the warlord Saebellus threatens the city from without, laying siege to Sevrigel's eastern capital. With the elven world crumbling around him, Hairem finds himself in a dangerous political balance between peace and all out war.
