Author: Marty Storer
Publisher: Fortuitous Press
ISBN: 9780943292359
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 187
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Backgammon Praxis
Author: Marty Storer
Publisher: Fortuitous Press
ISBN: 9780943292359
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Publisher: Fortuitous Press
ISBN: 9780943292359
Category : Backgammon
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Backgammon For Dummies
Author: Chris Bray
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119996740
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years – and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day. Today, backgammon's following in the UK is huge, with a dedicated British Isles Backgammon Association, and hundreds of face-to-face tournaments taking place across the UK every year. In this book, backgammon expert Chris Bray walks you through the basics of setting up a board, opening strategies, middle and end-game tactics, and tips on when to make key moves. You'll also get to grips with basic probabilities, the doubling cube and the 25% rule. And if you want to take your gaming further, there's plenty of advice to get you started in tournament backgammon, as well as playing online. Suitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques, Backgammon For Dummies includes coverage on: Starting and Playing the Game Handling the Middle Game Bearing Off (The Last Lap) Varying the Play About the author
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119996740
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years – and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day. Today, backgammon's following in the UK is huge, with a dedicated British Isles Backgammon Association, and hundreds of face-to-face tournaments taking place across the UK every year. In this book, backgammon expert Chris Bray walks you through the basics of setting up a board, opening strategies, middle and end-game tactics, and tips on when to make key moves. You'll also get to grips with basic probabilities, the doubling cube and the 25% rule. And if you want to take your gaming further, there's plenty of advice to get you started in tournament backgammon, as well as playing online. Suitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques, Backgammon For Dummies includes coverage on: Starting and Playing the Game Handling the Middle Game Bearing Off (The Last Lap) Varying the Play About the author
Backgammon - The Final Wind
Author: Chris Bray
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244186464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The material in this book covers not only the development of backgammon theory but also looks at the history of the game including some of its more famous and colourful players. Backgammon has never been short of interesting and colourful characters ranging from Emperor Nero to Lord Lucan. The timeless characters such as the Dowager Duchess, Quentin Quickcube, Barry Bigplay and the Enigmatic Englishman that make up Chris's menagerie continue to paint a vibrant picture of life in the high stakes chouette. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are on hand to lend instruction and Jeeves and Wooster provide some light-hearted moments. Chris's articles are targeted at a broad range of players and everyone from the casual player to the expert will improve their game by studying the diverse positions in this book.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244186464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The material in this book covers not only the development of backgammon theory but also looks at the history of the game including some of its more famous and colourful players. Backgammon has never been short of interesting and colourful characters ranging from Emperor Nero to Lord Lucan. The timeless characters such as the Dowager Duchess, Quentin Quickcube, Barry Bigplay and the Enigmatic Englishman that make up Chris's menagerie continue to paint a vibrant picture of life in the high stakes chouette. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are on hand to lend instruction and Jeeves and Wooster provide some light-hearted moments. Chris's articles are targeted at a broad range of players and everyone from the casual player to the expert will improve their game by studying the diverse positions in this book.
Philosophical Works: Preliminary discourse by the editor. On the conduct of the understanding. An essay concerning human understanding
The Iliad of Homer
The Heroïdes ; Or, Epistles of the Heroines ; the Amours ; Art of Loving, Remedy of Love, and Minor Works of Ovid
Minor Dialogues
Author: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 500
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 500
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History of the Popes
Author: Leopold von Ranke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Papacy
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Papacy
Languages : en
Pages : 546
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