Puzzles and quizzes

From the elegant, lithe, and yes, friendly cheetah to the diminutive and faithful sea horse, and from the giant and surprisingly warlike hippopotamus to the majestic gorilla, animals have long fascinated humans.

Taking care of your brain is just as beneficial as taking care of the rest of your body.

Did you know Sachin Tendulkar was the first cricketer in the world to be given out by the third umpire?

The back catalogue of New In Chess magazine is a fabulous source of chess instruction.

Young Daniel Naroditsky (1995) has picked the most instructive examples of endgames in which you have to use ideas and plans in order to outplay your opponent.

Award-winning author Charles Hertan has written a lively and user-friendly chess primer for kids and other beginners.

Grandmaster Alexander Panchenko (1953-2009) was one of the most successful chess trainers in the Soviet Union, and later in Russia.

Viktor Moskalenko is one of the leading chess instructors in the world.

Alexey Bezgodov provides a complete chess opening repertoire for Black against 1.

The Stories and the Games: Alekhine Euwe Botvinnik Smyslov Tal - Petrosian Spassky Fischer - Karpov KasparovFor many years Jan Timman was one of the best chess players in the world.

When a chess master finds a winning strategic idea it is seldom by accident.

Russia boasts a long and rich tradition in chess education, and Russian chess teachers and trainers are simply the best in the world.

The ideas & plans behind all chess openings.

The ideas & plans behind ALL chess openings!

Pattern recognition is one of the most important mechanisms of chess improvement.

Alexander M nninghoff tells the unforgettable tale of the fifth World Chess Champion.

The Berlin Defence has been a highly popular opening in top level chess ever since Vladimir Kramnik famously used it in the 2000 World Championship match to wrest the title from Garry Kasparov.

Chess Opening Essentials is an accessible primer and a reference book at the same time.

The English Opening (1.

Although his career lasted barely ten years, Gyula Breyer (1893-1921) was a highly successful and imaginative chess player.

Award-winning author Charles Hertan knows what kids really need to know (and want to know) about mobilizing their pawns and pieces.

Bent Larsen (1935-2010) was one of the greatest fighters chess has ever seen.

What goes on in some of the sharpest minds on earth?

';Bobby Fischer gets up, tall, overweight, and slightly clumsy.

Every chess player needs to decide which openings he or she is going to play.

The Basman-Sale Variation is a relatively unexplored weapon for Black in the Sicilian Defence.

';I started working with Fabiano when he was only five', remembers legendary New York City chess trainer Bruce Pandolfini.

In amateur chess games, the most popular opening move for White is 1.

Finding strong moves does not simply depend on how much you know about chess.

New and substantially expanded edition of a modern chess classic.

Genna Sosonko lived the first 29 years of his life in Leningrad.

Books on chess exercises are usually about tactics.

A power move, explains experienced chess teacher Charles Hertan, is a winning master tactic that requires thinking ahead.

Russia boasts a long and rich tradition in chess education, and Russian chess teachers and trainers are simply the best in the world.

Mikhail Tal was one of the greatest geniuses of chess history.

In 1988, his autobiography ?

Beginners of all ages will win more games after studying this easy-to-follow book.

Are you a dove or a hawk?

Fantastic Alcohol Facts, Cocktail Culture, and MoreA wealth of knowledge and experiences from virtually every corner of cocktail culture.

Dive into a world of mind-blowing facts that may defy belief, but they are all absolutely true!

During the long, cold December weeks leading up to Christmas, as we spend our time frantically panicking about the financial side of the festive season, it's all too easy to forget the traditional nativity story.

The Great Canadian Cottage Book is the guide every cottage-goer needs for a weekend or a week, rain or shineFilled with ideas of what to do, drink and eat, along with great did-you-know facts and loads of stories to tell by the campfire, readers will find themselves turning to The Great Canadian Cottage Book again and again.

Fold and launch world record-setting paper airplanes!

Origami folders and dragon enthusiasts, rejoice!

Nothing says "e;I love you"e; more than a handmade gift!

Kids will love to fold classic origami projects and learn about Japanese culture with this easy origami kit.

As a celebration of dimwits, lunkheads, bad ideas, and just plain wrongheaded foolishness, dive into the shallow end with Uncle John's Presents: Book of the Dumb.

So what does your child do when confronted with a creepy crawlie?

Whether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, American Mah Jongg for Everyone is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game!