Book Description
Lavish, beautifully-produced book and tarot deck evoking the rich imagery of the Magic City. Composed from thousands of original photographs of the art and architecture of Prague, each gorgeous image on the 78 cards is a stunning, original collage. For both tarot novices and experts, the accompanying 300-page book gives in-depth guidance to using this gorgeous Tarot, with * interpretations and explanations of each card's symbols * links with traditional Tarot symbols * how to use the deck for cartomantic readings * how to make short, interpretive Tarot readings * keywords to help readings emerge quickly Note: Deck is also available separately, packaged with informative booklet.
Customer Reviews:
Playground for your imagination.......2007-09-03
I gave this tarot set as a gift to a friend, and she and I have both been enjoying giving each other readings with it. The colors are very rich and it is a beautiful set overall. Even though some other reviews didn't recommend it for a first tarot deck, my friend seems to like it, and it is her first. I like seeing images from the city of Prague. Would probably mean even more to someone who has actually been there.
A Tarot Dedicated to the Magic City.......2007-01-09
"We designed the Tarot of Prague to be a vibrant expression of the city. The images are collaged from thousands of original photographs of the streets and houses, the murals and statues, manuscripts and drawings, and even from the games that make up Prague's rich visual treasury." - From the Booklet
In some ways, I'm working my way backwards when it comes to the richly produced art of baba studio. To my knowledge, I own every deck and book created by Karen Mahony and Alex Ukolov, having reviewed most of them. However, it wasn't until now that I began to work with The Tarot of Prague, baba studio's signature deck that is so beloved in the Tarot community. (In fact, this deck was recently used in an episode of the TV show Ghost Whisperer!)
I don't have the Tarot of Prague kit, just the small box with the L(ittle) W(hite) B(ook), so that's what I'll be reviewing. The Tarot of Prague follows the Rider Waite Smith system, although the Majors aren't numbered, and there's an extra Majors card: Prudence. The upper left hand of the cards depict the number or letter (in the case of Aces and the Courts), with a golden Cup, Sword, Wand, or 5-pointed Star (Pentacle) in the lower right hand corner. Matte-finished cards measure approximately 5"x 3", with card backings depicting an intricate assemblage of graphite hued scrollwork, birds, candelabras, and humans representing the four elements. At first glance, the backings appear reversible, but upon closer inspection, they are not. However, if you're not looking too closely, you probably won't notice during the shuffling process.
The 32-page LWB gives a brief overview of Tarot history, as well as learning and reading the cards. Also provided is a good overview of the general meanings of the numbers and Court Cards (e.g. Pages often indicate exploration, study, enthusiasm, risk-taking beginnings, news, and messages, while the number two often deals with issues of union, balance, decisions, and dealing with emotional forces.) A few spreads are shared, including the Celtic Cross and a specially created 5-card Prague "Threshold" spread. Upright keywords are given for all the cards, but the Majors are given more attention with a brief explanation. Karen gives a great overview of each of the suits/elements, including the positive and negative sides of each expression.
Aesthetically speaking, The Tarot of Prague didn't appeal to me at first. In fact, I still have mixed feelings about the mish-mashed media used for the cards, especially some of the cartoon-like images paired with gorgeous photography. If it were a photo-only collaged deck, like the Tarot de Paris, I think I'd appreciate it more.
Because of this initial lack of resonance, I had my doubts about how The Tarot of Prague would read for me. However, I'm happy to please that I just did a 3-card Body, Emotions, Spirit spread and it was quite clear, surprising, and accurate! I had just finished walking over a mile on the treadmill, and was feeling energetic, centered, and clear-minded. I drew the 4 of Cups, 3 of Cups, and Ace of Cups for my spread, and, admittedly, the 4 of Cups in the Body position threw me. I had expected a "fiery" card to represent the fat-burning engine that had just been stoked (LOL)--a card like The Sun or the Ace of Wands. What in the world was the card of "boredom" doing in that position?! So I went to the LWB, and to my surprise, it mentioned "withdrawal from excesses" as one of the possible meanings. How uncanny! You see, I had began a (mostly) low-fat diet back in August, and have lost over 30 pounds so far. One of the things I noticed is that food preference seems to be a habit of sorts, because I no longer craved high-fat foods; in fact, they didn't even appeal to me! So my body was, indeed, on a "withdrawal" from excess fat--in a good way!
The 3 of Cups reflected the emotional "high" I had felt towards the end of my workout (hello endorphins!), as well as my desire to make it to the 2007 Readers Studio in NYC in April. In my spiritual practice, I had been (trying) to work on cultivating compassion and such, so the Ace of Cups in the Spirit position spoke several meaningful messages to me.
So while I didn't immediately connect with the images of the Tarot of Prague, it is proving to be a unique, incisive, accurate deck. Incidentally, the same thing happened with baba studio's Victorian Romantic Tarot; I ABHORRED the artwork (originally) and now it is one of my favorite personal decks for my Card-a-Day readings and journaling. Honestly, there's just something special about Team Karen and Alex!
If you're enamored with The Magic City, fans of baba studio, or enjoy (seamlessly) collaged decks, you'll likely enjoy The Tarot of Prague. I don't think it's the best deck for beginners (try baba studio's Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot or The Victorian Romantic Tarot if you're just starting out), but it's a wonderful addition for deck collectors and Tarot readers.
(To see 10 images from this deck, visit the Reviews--Decks section at JanetBoyer.com)
For the collector.......2006-08-19
I was pleasantly surprised with this set. The cards have an unusual storage box, which is like a small book binding that ties with cord. Mine was also signed and numbered by artist and author.
The only flaw I find with this tarot is the quality of the paper in the handbook. Its unique style and beauty still makes it a wonderful purchase, a real find for the collector.
A Magic Deck worthy of a Magic City.......2006-01-10
I waited a long time before I bought this deck. I spent my childhood in the Czech republic, an hour's train ride from Prague, and my heart still knows this city well. I was afraid this deck would not do justice to my memories. Now, having owned and used these cards for close to a year, I wish I had ordered them sooner. This is the one deck I was always searching for, through many years and deck after deck, and all the numerous others I own now pale in comparison.
Anyone who knows Prague also knows that she is a city of many layers and a rich and unique history. These cards capture her essence perfectly. Each card is a story that can easily be taken singly, in a one-card reading, or, just as easily, woven together with the others in the greater context of a multi-card spread. The deck is based on the structure of the Rider Waite but is deffinitely not just a simple clone. The images, while generally following in Waite's footsteps, are rich in their own symbolism and allow for new insights. I myself have used this deck exclusively since I got it and it has never failed me. On the contrary, the more I use it, the more depth I see in it.
I love the paper the cards are printed on: comfortable and easy in the hand, the cards aren't as glossy as the more commercially spawned decks but have a subtle and unique sheen to them. I also love the images themselves: layer upon layer, seamlessly brought together, minors just as rich as the majors. On some cards, the colours are subtle and ethereal and easy to meditate on. On others they are so vibrant that the images seem to be kinetic. These cards deffinitely have their own soul and personality. They are what Prague is: real, earthy, gilded, magical, and hard to pin down.
The accompanying book is excellent. It offers wise and thoughtful interpretations of each card, clearly demonstrating the author's familiarity with the tarot. And again, while grounded in the Waite tradition, the interpretations move beyond Waite to apply to this current age we live in. Further, the book not only gives numerous anecdotes about the city, but also enough background information about the actual place portrayed in each image to allow even those unfamiliar with Prague to feel at home. I've shown these cards to many people, none of whom know Prague as I do, yet they were all just as taken by it as I was. Truly, this deck is more than an art deck. Yes, it is pleasure to look at. But it is also a pleasure to read with and a very worthy tribute to one of the great cities of the world.
A Stunner.......2005-11-20
Well, I thought the Dali deck was the end-all-be-all.
As a tarot pro, I have just about 100 decks, many of which are rare and discontinued, limited editions, numbered and limited editions. Of all the "collage" type decks, heck, of all the decks I've seen commercially produced so far- this one is a gem. The packaging is superior...U.S. Games came to bat with the Golden Tarot by Kat Black (a magnificent deck and U.S.Games' saving grace). However, The Prague Tarot surpasses all packaging standards. I loved it so much, I bought two signed/numbered editions, one I opened and one is still shrink wrapped. This deck follows the Rider/Waite/Smith tradition, but it's one of a kind quality is a joy. Every thing about this deck is top notch. This is a collector's dream deck; I would never read these cards...I would only break it out for company...and then back into its hiding place it goes, before someone spills their Gamay Beaujolais all over it! :)
Customer Reviews:
Prague's artistic/musical influences!/Visionaryprophetdaniel.......2007-09-29
I agree on most points with Janet Boyer who did not have the advantage of the entire kit at the time of reviewal. I have the entire kit to review.First! I refer to bibliography,please:Fromer's 2nd edition/Prague and the Best of the Czech Republic(ISBN 0028620925)...and...The Rough Guide to Prague(ISBN1858289009) as both these travel guides bring the researching tarot reader to read much of the attractions in central Prague in order to have familiarity with the ambience of the "Magic City" to conduct readings with the cards for querents. I do not recommend this kit for Beginners,Initiates, OR Journeyman: Professional only. (My Opinion). The 301 page full length book expands the detailed discussion of each card plus the briefed keywords. Actually I find that the meanings are a departure from the RWS to an appreciable extent. However, if someone has been to Prague,then this kit would interest them intently. Baba Studios published and printed the entire kit in Prague. For the beautiful artwork is a treasure for the kit owner and this Zoologist/Tarot professional recommends this work for everyone who will treasure it.....Blessings...
A lovely, elegant deck.......2007-05-06
It's rare to find a Tarot deck this imaginative and artistic which is also so reasonable to use. Mahony's decks are all elegant and beautifully rendered. Worth owning no matter how many you already own.
A Tarot Dedicated to the Magic City.......2007-01-09
"We designed the Tarot of Prague to be a vibrant expression of the city. The images are collaged from thousands of original photographs of the streets and houses, the murals and statues, manuscripts and drawings, and even from the games that make up Prague's rich visual treasury." - From the Booklet
In some ways, I'm working my way backwards when it comes to the richly produced art of baba studio. To my knowledge, I own every deck and book created by Karen Mahony and Alex Ukolov, having reviewed most of them. However, it wasn't until now that I began to work with The Tarot of Prague, baba studio's signature deck that is so beloved in the Tarot community. (In fact, this deck was recently used in an episode of the TV show Ghost Whisperer!)
I don't have the Tarot of Prague kit, just the small box with the L(ittle) W(hite) B(ook), so that's what I'll be reviewing. The Tarot of Prague follows the Rider Waite Smith system, although the Majors aren't numbered, and there's an extra Majors card: Prudence. The upper left hand of the cards depict the number or letter (in the case of Aces and the Courts), with a golden Cup, Sword, Wand, or 5-pointed Star (Pentacle) in the lower right hand corner. Matte-finished cards measure approximately 5"x 3", with card backings depicting an intricate assemblage of graphite hued scrollwork, birds, candelabras, and humans representing the four elements. At first glance, the backings appear reversible, but upon closer inspection, they are not. However, if you're not looking too closely, you probably won't notice during the shuffling process.
The 32-page LWB gives a brief overview of Tarot history, as well as learning and reading the cards. Also provided is a good overview of the general meanings of the numbers and Court Cards (e.g. Pages often indicate exploration, study, enthusiasm, risk-taking beginnings, news, and messages, while the number two often deals with issues of union, balance, decisions, and dealing with emotional forces.) A few spreads are shared, including the Celtic Cross and a specially created 5-card Prague "Threshold" spread. Upright keywords are given for all the cards, but the Majors are given more attention with a brief explanation. Karen gives a great overview of each of the suits/elements, including the positive and negative sides of each expression.
Aesthetically speaking, The Tarot of Prague didn't appeal to me at first. In fact, I still have mixed feelings about the mish-mashed media used for the cards, especially some of the cartoon-like images paired with gorgeous photography. If it were a photo-only collaged deck, like the Tarot de Paris, I think I'd appreciate it more.
Because of this initial lack of resonance, I had my doubts about how The Tarot of Prague would read for me. However, I'm happy to please that I just did a 3-card Body, Emotions, Spirit spread and it was quite clear, surprising, and accurate! I had just finished walking over a mile on the treadmill, and was feeling energetic, centered, and clear-minded. I drew the 4 of Cups, 3 of Cups, and Ace of Cups for my spread, and, admittedly, the 4 of Cups in the Body position threw me. I had expected a "fiery" card to represent the fat-burning engine that had just been stoked (LOL)--a card like The Sun or the Ace of Wands. What in the world was the card of "boredom" doing in that position?! So I went to the LWB, and to my surprise, it mentioned "withdrawal from excesses" as one of the possible meanings. How uncanny! You see, I had began a (mostly) low-fat diet back in August, and have lost over 30 pounds so far. One of the things I noticed is that food preference seems to be a habit of sorts, because I no longer craved high-fat foods; in fact, they didn't even appeal to me! So my body was, indeed, on a "withdrawal" from excess fat--in a good way!
The 3 of Cups reflected the emotional "high" I had felt towards the end of my workout (hello endorphins!), as well as my desire to make it to the 2007 Readers Studio in NYC in April. In my spiritual practice, I had been (trying) to work on cultivating compassion and such, so the Ace of Cups in the Spirit position spoke several meaningful messages to me.
So while I didn't immediately connect with the images of the Tarot of Prague, it is proving to be a unique, incisive, accurate deck. Incidentally, the same thing happened with baba studio's Victorian Romantic Tarot; I ABHORRED the artwork (originally) and now it is one of my favorite personal decks for my Card-a-Day readings and journaling. Honestly, there's just something special about Team Karen and Alex!
If you're enamored with The Magic City, fans of baba studio, or enjoy (seamlessly) collaged decks, you'll likely enjoy The Tarot of Prague. I don't think it's the best deck for beginners (try baba studio's Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot or The Victorian Romantic Tarot if you're just starting out), but it's a wonderful addition for deck collectors and Tarot readers.
(To see 10 images from this deck, visit the Reviews--Decks section at JanetBoyer.com)
I recommend this deck........2005-05-31
I recommend this deck, this deck is beautiful. This deck has photo quality images and some drawned images. This deck is a bit oversized at 3" X 5" (7.62cm X 12.7cm).
A Wonderful Deck.......2004-08-03
Sometimes I want a good, solid, readable tarot deck, with plenty of well-thought-out symbolism and a clear structure.
Sometimes I'm more in the mood for a deck with gorgeous, colourful artwork, a stunning sense of composition and an eye for detail, as well as a good dollop of whimsy and passion.
There are very few decks that fall into both categories, but the Tarot of Prague is certainly one of them.
Anyone familiar with the Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism should be able to use this deck right out of the box. For those who aren't, there is the excellent book, which is probably the best book-for-a-deck I know. It's extremely well written, serious and thorough but with a sense of humour, too. It gives extensive information about the artwork, the sources used, the history and mystery of Prague, as well as being an excellent guide to the tarot in general. It would even make a great travel guide to use while visiting Prague!
But, for the people who don't want to get the set and opt for the deck alone, the deck also comes with a very good, concise and clear 'little white book'. It doesn't give much history or background, but it would certainly be enough to get you reading the cards.
I love the artwork in these cards. It took the creators thousands of hours to make them, and they succeeded in achieving a perfect, consistent feel. I adore the colours, which are rich but not gaudy, as well as the way in which this deck showcases one of the most magical and enchanting cities on earth: Prague.
The deck is extremely readable, but it is also a pleasure to just hold and look at all the cards one by one, admiring the artwork. Someone once compared a good deck of tarot cards to an art gallery, with 78 works of art. That certainly applies to this one, which makes it the perfect deck to show off to my tarot-sceptical friend (of which I have all too many). Even if they are very dismissive of the whole idea of tarot, they cannot help but be bowled over by the gorgeous art.
Finally, the production of both the deck and the book is remarkable. The cards are of extremely good quality - firm but not too stiff, and definitely not flimsy. The coating is durable without feeling 'plasticy'. Even the box and the book are of excellent quality, with high-grade paper and great printing.
I would have expected the price of both the deck alone and the deck-book set to be about twice as high as they actually are - this is a high-quality tarot deck for an extremely good price.
I think beginning readers, as well as experienced readers and those who mostly buy tarot decks for collection purposes, will immensely enjoy the Tarot of Prague!
ps: reviewer streetspirit85 pointed out a little difficulty with the original box; personally, I loved the design, but I keep the deck with the box in a bag.
The second printing however, which is the one hitting the shops now, has a different box which keeps the cards a little safer.
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Draw Building and Cityscapes
Hans Schwarz
Manufacturer: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
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Draw buildings and cityscapes
Hans Schwarz
Manufacturer: Taplinger Pub. Co
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School life is a drag, and home life is no better. Sometimes it seems like the Devil really does exist! Fall turns into winter as the school year plods on. Long hours of basketball practice will finally be put to the test as the team plays their first game. And Takeru must come to terms with having his brother in his life again how will it affect his relationship with Kayano?
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One of 2000's biggest book successes was the sleeper best-seller What's the Number for 911', which went back to press three times in less than a month last fall. Now, faster than you can dial 9-1-1, author Leland Gregory delivers his follow-up of more real-life calls to the country's emergency operators.What's the Number for 911 Again' answers the urgent call for more of these wacky conversations. "Can you unplug my coffeepot I left on at my house'" "Where can I get rid of my Christmas tree'" Amazing and hilarious!
Customer Reviews:
Call 911 for this one.......2002-02-18
This book is in serious need of editting - many of the calls are nothing more than transcripts, complete with "hello's, good-byes", and a liberal number of "huh's". While there are some funny 911 calls buried in all the text, the best parts are the pages that resolve the entire 911 conversation to a single question or comment.
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This volume of fresh essays by leading scholars develops a new approach to expressionist film. For nearly half a century Siegfried Kracauer's From Caligari to Hitler and Lotte Eisner's The Haunted Screen have shaped the understanding of the cinema of this period. However, fifty years on, there is a growing awareness that a new account is overdue. This attempt to rewrite the story of expressionist cinema begins with a fundamentally new interpretation of Dr. Caligari, and together with fresh views of other expressionist classics, offers new perspectives on important alternative film styles and genres that emerged in films by such eminent directors as Ernst Lubitsch, Joe May, Fritz Lang, Karl Grune, F. W. Murnau, and E. A. Dupont. In pursuing such variety, the book strives for a picture of the cinema in the early years of Weimar that in thematic as well as stylistic terms reflects the vibrant, multifaceted cultural and political developments of the period. The book is a joint venture of the Centre for European Film Studies at the University of Edinburgh, the Institute for Film Studies at the University of Mainz, and the German Film Museum in Frankfurt.
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German Expressionist Cinema: The World of Light and Shadow
Ian Roberts
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Before Hollywood's golden age, German expressionist film was arguably the most important cinematic movement in the medium's history. These 'symphonies of... iridescent movement' of Weimar cinema provide some of cinema's most iconic images, and its vivid contrasts and dark spaces constitute a major influence on Hollywood classics such as Citizen Kane (1941) and Sunset Blvd. (1950). As well as outlining the movement's origins in art and literature, this volume also offers insights into the technical and thematic developments of the Weimar film. Covering classics such as The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari (1920) and Nosferatu (1922) as well as under-appreciated examples such as Asphalt (1929), this volume forms an essential introduction to one of cinema's most historically important movements.
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German Expressionist Film (Twayne's Filmmakers Series)
John D. Barlow
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ASIN: 1860742211 |
Book Description
A frank and often brutal account of how British idols-in-waiting served their apprenticeship for fame in Hamberg: the music, the personalities, the club scene, the sex, the prostitution, the drugs, the return home.
Customer Reviews:
Great Beginnings.......2006-04-03
This is a great book about the early years of rock 'n' roll where our heroes (Tony Sheridan, The Beatles, Ritchie Blackmore, et al) started out. Interesting background on the bands, the clubs, the music and other goings-on.
Book Description
James Rizzitano, an experienced international master, has reassessed games from the whole of his career, and in this book presents the lessons from them that will be most relevant to club and tournament players.
A common problem for the typical weekend competitor or club player is that his time available for studying chess is very limited. What should he study? Grandmasters from Botvinnik to Yermolinsky have stressed the importance of reviewing and annotating your own games. Rizzitano shows how by doing that you can gain a greater understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, and drawing upon his own experiences, explains how to shape your approach to chess to make the most of your own abilities.
Major topics include:
--Developing a reliable and coherent opening repertoire
--The importance of understanding opening theory rather than simply memorizing it
--Theoretical novelties: finding your own and facing the opponent's
--Opening selection depending upon the nature of the game and event
--Risk management and "playing for a win"
--Competing successfully against higher-rated opposition
--Accumulating small advantages: a safe method when the opponent plays for a draw
--The power of the initiative: lighting a fire and keeping it burning
The book contains more than 60 deeply annotated games.
Customer Reviews:
Very Instructive Commentary and Analysis.......2004-03-28
This book contains some very instructive commentary and analysis. International Master James Rizzitano was a legend on the American Swiss-System chess tour during the 1980's. I saw him play in the US Open in Boston and at a couple World Opens in Philadelphia during the late 1980's and he was simply a ferocious, fearless player. His playing style can best be described as a cross between the Latvian attacking player Alexei Shirov and the Swedish endgame expert Ulf Andersson. I think he started out as a straight-ahead go-for-the-throat attacking player and evolved into a more positional style; the book contains some real strategic masterpieces. The book contains some great notes and instructional material; it is 192 oversized pages with very little white space, so it is really around 300+ pages of a typically sized book. I was unable to put this book down once I began reading it; the lessons and stories are very well-written and I enjoyed the games tremendously. Some of the world's best players are in here along with most of the top United States players of the past 20 years or so. I strongly recommend this book.
Clear, Easy to Understand Lessons.......2004-03-28
This book is outstanding! I am a Class A player (sometimes an Expert!) and Rizzitano's lessons really hit home. The prose is extremely well-written, the game selection and chess notes are fantastic, and there has been incredible attention to detail. The fundamental theme of Understanding Your Chess is that it is important to analyze your own games in order to improve. Some of the innovative features I really like about this book are: 1) The games are grouped together by various themes and ordered chronologically - a clear connection is drawn between games, including ones that demonstrate a different lesson. Also, the 64 complete games which comprise the main body of the book are given interesting titles (similar to Bobby Fischer's classic My 60 Memorable Games) to help the reader remember the themes. 2) The USCF ratings of the players are given so that you can see how Rizzitano (and some of his opponents) improved over time; the rating span is an 800 point range from 1800 to his peak of around 2600. I have never seen a book in which a strong player gives some of his games when he was relatively low-rated and pinpoints his weaknesses - the book is very compelling. 3) The notes are outstanding; Rizzitano typically explains the important themes to look for within the variations. 4) The notes are honest; there are many places where Rizzitano admits that he overlooked a certain move or couldn't calculate a variation correctly. In conclusion, a fantastic book.
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All chessplayers adore the thrill of the sacrifice, whether this is part of a checkmating attack, a defensive measure, or simply an attempt to confuse the opponent. But every sacrifice has a time and a place, and the correct use of sacrifices is a skill possessed only by a precious few. Now readers can add themselves to that list! In this ground-breaking book, Angus Dunnington acquaints readers with key aspects of all kinds of chess sacrifices, including the queen sacrifice, sacrifices in endgames, and the psychology attached to the sacrifice. Read this book and sacrifice with confidence!
*Written by an experienced chess teacher and writer
*Includes all different types of sacrifice
*Ideal for the improving player
Customer Reviews:
Excellent intro to positional thinking.......2004-05-04
This book is _not_ a slapped together data dump of random sacs, but a mini-course in improving your positional understanding.
While it does show the obligatory fun queen sacrifice, it also deals with concepts that intermediate players have trouble with: the importance of structure, weak color complexes, key squares, the virtues and weaknesses of minor pieces, exchange sacrifices.
(It's like a sacrifice-advocating version of the classic Simple Chess by Michael Stean, which is anything but simple as it discusses positional strategy.)
Both Jeremy Silman and John Donaldson like this book a great deal, and Silman calls it "fantastic" and "absolutely wonderful." Highly recommended to those who don't find serious chess texts on these important topics easy to slog through.
Good but thin.......2003-06-03
This book has a good collection of instructive sacrificial themes, especially positional ones such as the exchange sacrifice and the structurally motivated sacrifice. But it is rather thin, and I would have liked more material included. Dunnington's books are usually above average.
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To produce changes that last beyond the classroom, training games must engage restless audiences, keep them interestedand make learning fun!
The Big Book of Humorous Training Games uses witty, engaging games to create memorable lessons in numerous basic training topics, including customer service, teambuilding, creative problem solving, time management, and more. Step-by-step instructions work with dozens of reproducible handouts and worksheets help trainers and speakers minimize preparation timeand maximized training success.
Customer Reviews:
Well structured and effective.......2007-07-13
I already used it with young people. And it's easy to use, has nice games, and I like the debriefing questions.
What I was looking for.
Great fun!.......2007-06-08
A very valuable resource. It teaches while keeping people in a very good mood.
Well worth the money.......2006-02-19
I especially like the section on Assertiveness which teaches assertiveness without fear and the section on Working with Difficult peers in the workplace. Very appropriate and hard hitting.
Humorous Training Games.......2005-08-18
These games are helpful but not as "quality" as most trainers seek. Good for a springboard but not enough meat.
The Big Book of Humorous Training Games.......2005-07-21
This is a good book in where the humor combined with the training technics help the consultant work many curriculums more easy and with more effectiveness.
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- Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons
- Complete Book of U.S. Presidents: From George Washington to George W. Bush
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- Conquering Hepatitis C
- Dead Man's Touch
Golden Tarot Deck
The Fairytale Tarot: For a Happy Ever After
The Victorian Romantic Tarot
The Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot Kit
Understanding The Tarot Court (Columbia Classics)
