CHESS: A Beginners GuideThis book achieves more t... more

CHESS: A Beginners GuideThis book achieves more than teaching the beginner the mere mechanics of the game. By means of a straightforward text copiously illustrated and a novel system of practice exercises and test questions, the reader can readily establish familiarity with many of the underlying principles of chess. He can learn to assess the relative strength of his and his opponents position at any point in the game and at the same time find out how to set up winning moves.CHESS TACTICS: Puzzles For BeginnersThis book is designed to provide the keen chess player with a series of basic examples of chess tactics and a large number of puzzles which will prove of great value as practice exercises. The solution to each puzzle will be found at the end of the book. The 14 sections into which this volume is divided deal with all the most significant tactical aspects of the game, including Knight Forks, The Pin, The Skewer, Discovered Check, Pawn Promotion, and Obstruction and Checkmates by Rooks, Bishops, Knights and the Queen. TWO BOOKS IN ONE... less

With a clear, engaging, and informal writing styl... more

With a clear, engaging, and informal writing style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory and looking for a convenient and interesting starting point for this sometimes daunting subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and manageable format, offering an accessible account of the central ideas without oversimplification. Further reading suggestions are included throughout, helping students to structure their research and navigate the many texts and articles available in this subject area. Critical questions are also included in each chapter, to encourage students to think analytically about the law and the key ideas and debates which surround it. Professor Wacks is an experienced teacher of jurisprudence and excels in a providing a concise, student-friendly introduction to the subject, while not avoiding the subtleties of this fascinating area of study.... less

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A favorite reference tool for professional drafters for over a decade, Drafting Effective Contracts combines a clear analysis of how effective agreements are structured with a practical breakdown of the essential elements of any contract giving you the best way to draft contracts. This completely updated practical reference guide presents a consistent structural analysis and a comprehensive set of drafting elements that can be used from contract to contract. You are led step-by-step through the process by which contracts are created, given clear sample contract provisions, and offered direction around the obstacles that may be encountered in drafting agreements for goods and services, promissory notes, guaranties, and secured transactions.... less