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Rooted in tribal customs and cultural traditions from around the world, making string figures is an ancient pastime that continues to charm people of all ages. This compilation of projects from String Figure Magazine presents easy-to-follow photographs and simple, step-by-step directions for creating more than two dozen captivating string figures that can jump, flip, and perform other tricks. In addition to basic instructions on how to get started,...
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Weave a little wonder into daily life with these fun and challenging activities - and experience your local area in a whole new way. Invite friends on a social adventure, follow your senses somewhere new and embark on a cultural odyssey. Lonely Planet shows you how to embrace the traveller spirit and discover a new side to where you live. For each activity, we tell you what to bring and provide simple, easy-to-follow instructions to make it a success....
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Master the game of Japanese Chess-or shogi with this easy to follow shogi guide. The game of shogi is a chess-like game of strategy long played in Japan. This book is the ultimate strategy guide on shogi for beginners and experienced players alike. The step-by-step instructions an easy to follow diagrams lead the reader through the strategies and intricacies of one of Japan's most popular war games. The book includes explanations of: • The shogi...
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Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook. Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, many have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series, and books, and was included on major Internet game sites. By eliciting the highest powers of rational thought, the game draws players, not just for the thrills of competition,...
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With My Game Guide you will learn exactly what you need to know in order to become an expert player and beat your opponents! This is a complete guide with everything you need to know about the game. - Overview & Basic Information. - Professional Tips and Strategies. - Card Basics. - Pro Deck Builds. - How to Play the Game. - All About Abilities and Card Types. - How to Beat your Opponents. - PLUS MUCH MORE! Purchase now and build the ultimate deck!...
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Learn the fascinating game of Go with this expert guide. Go is a two player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast even when compared to chess. It's not surprising that Go is one of the oldest games still being played today it's also one of the most challenging, stimulating, and fascinating...
27) Beginning Go
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The must-have resource guidebook for those looking to learn the ancient Asian game of Go! Beginning Go is a clear, concise and thorough introduction to the intricacies of Go that is perfect for first time players. The straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions and detailed examples make it simple to understand how to play. Players will learn the rules, how to keep score, as well as effective winning strategies and tactics to make the game more competitive...
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Go Fundamentals is the easy-to-follow guidebook explaining the fundamental principles of the ancient Asian game of Go, the oldest game in the world. Go is a game played by two contestants. The game is played with black and white "stones" on a checkered board. The players are usually classed as strong and weak, based upon degree of knowledge and skill. The stronger player takes the white stones and the weaker player takes the black stones. Handicaps...
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Learn the many varieties of chess the world over with this concise chess guide. Chess Variations is a must for all chess enthusiasts and an outstanding book which promises many hours of pleasurable entertainment for all others. With more than 40 variations of the popular board game, this book contains, among others, the oldest known form of chess (Chaturanga), the game created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and introduced in his Martian series (Jetan), as...
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Passing from China, where it was developed over 3,000 years ago, to Japan, where it today commands a vast and enthusiastic following, Go is probably the oldest intellectual game in the world. Similar to chess, it leaves nothing to chance, requiring great strategy and carefully plotted campaigns to achieve an impregnable position, block enemies from lines of communication and win a series of battles. To penetrate this complicated, challenging game...
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In the past, playing video games was often seen as a waste of time, and parents would tell their children to stop playing and do something more productive instead. However, in recent years, the rise of eSports has changed the way that people view video games, and teenagers are now getting paid to play competitive video games professionally. The growth of eSports has been fueled by the increasing popularity of video games and online gaming. As more...
32) Is Your Boss Out to Get You? 5 Funny Quizzes Including: Are You Dateable? Should You Be a Parent? Wh
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This is a book all about you. By spending precious minutes of your life taking these five funny quizzes you will find out: Is Your Boss Out to Get You? (And all of your co-workers. And the mail carrier. And maybe your mother.)
Are You Dateable? (Or does everyone you go out with disappear after excusing themselves to visit the restroom?)
Should You Be a Parent? (Or have a dozen dead goldfish and two dozen dead houseplants already dissuaded you?)
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Master the game of Mahjong while learning about its legends and history with this entertaining and useful guide. An excellent way to learn Mahjong or "Mah Jongg"-The Great Mahjong Book is the perfect resource for beginner or experienced mahjong players. Richly illustrated and easy to follow with detailed instructions and clear examples, it can help both beginners and experienced players improve their game. Mahjong beginners get a solid introduction...
34) NOLS Games
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Playing games while on courses is a part of the NOLS life, and course leaders are great resources for games that work-those that are popular and are used year after year. This book contains 100 tried-and-true, field-tested games collected from and vetted by NOLS instructors: getting-to-know-you games, name games, team games for encouraging cooperation and leadership, games on the trail and in the water, and brain/creative/word games.
35) How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube: Master the Solution Towards Completing the Rubik’s Cube in the Easiest
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How To Solve A Rubik's Cube Looking to solve the Rubik's Cube? Well you're on your way to when you get this easy and quick to learn guide on how to solve the most popular puzzle the world has ever seen.
This book provides you with step by step instructions allowing you to follow the quickest and easiest ways of solving the Rubik's Cube. This guide is for beginners but also the players who like to take the cube to the next level.
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Where in Maine? is the most popular feature in Down East magazine. Each month an eye-catching photograph captures a corner of Maine, and a succinct caption helps readers guess the location. This book presents 50 of the photographs, along with their original captions. It is as much a beautiful photographic tribute as it is an engaging brainteaser. The locations of the photographs are listed at the back of the book
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40 popular card games, with clear instructions and guidance on how to master each one.
Easy to follow helpful advice on learning more than 40 of the most popular card games. This beautifully presented edition will offer all the help and guidance you need to learn how to play these ever-popular games.
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¿Tienes que organizar una fiesta con tus amigos y quieres ideas para que podáis divertiros? ¿Necesitas alguna sugerencia para entretenerte después de haber terminado los deberes? ¿Tienes que irte de viaje con la familia y no te quieres aburrir durante el trayecto? En este libro vas a encontrar un montón de ideas divertidas e inteligentes para jugar en casa, al aire libre o para entretenerte cuando estés de viaje. Juegos de siempre y juegos...
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In the world of education, innovation often arises from unconventional blends. "Drawing Data with Kids" is a testament to this fact, offering a refreshing approach to teaching data literacy. This unique initiative ingeniously marries data visualization with artistic exploration, creating an engaging learning experience that captivates young minds.
"Drawing Data with Kids" isn't merely a book; it's an adventure. With its enchanting narratives...
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John MacMillan spent the better part of three decades living and working in the Caribbean. What he has seen and experienced there in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, as incredible as they are, are events that could never be replicated today. This snapshot in time can best be compared to the wild west before it was settled.
When you read this story, you'll find yourself wondering if such tales could actually have happened. John will recount all the yarns...
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