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Batsford
In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served. IPhone 3G used's review (Master that doesnt know e4 lines?) 『I had to write a review of this book after reading another reviewer who gave it stars. For the most part, Ward covers all possible move orders, not ducking giving his opinion about which lines lead to advantage and which dont. A lot of chess books these days are written without making any firm statements, this book is not one of them.
One statement the author makes, that was reviewed as being bunk is that 3.e4 is the real test to the QGA. Whether or not you share that opinion it doesnt really matter(i happen to also) the point is that he at least makes an opinion and tries to back it up with analysis.
Unfortunetly the bar is fairly low right now for chess books, so even though this book is far from perfect, it is better than many other books. For the next edition I would like to see more variations, alternative opinions from other sources, and incorporate some computer engine analysis. Think John Nunn, or John Watsons books. But as I said, besides that, its a good book, and so much as I can tell, has accurate analysis 』
(Some lines good, others spotty) 『(My rating would be two-and-a-half stars if that were possible.)
I'm a master who's played the QGA on and off for about 20 years. My other reference works were getting old, so I got a copy of Ward's book. The parts I've read so far have disappointed me.
He spends a bit more than 1/3 of the pages on the 3.e4 lines, writing, "If the QGA is to be refuted, then 3 e4 is probably the place for White players to look." This statement is puzzling. He's implying that there could be a _refutation_ to the QGA (an eye-opening claim), and he says nothing of the likelihood that White can get an _advantage_ in this line, rather than in other lines (a more useful consideration).
I don't know the e4 lines well, but I'm familiar with other QGA lines. He skips over some significant variations in those. Two examples:
A) In the line 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3 Bg4 5.Bxc4 e6, he doesn't analyze a common Black setup built around the moves a6, Nc6, and Bd6. [In a note -- not his regular analysis -- he mentions one game that began that way, in which White played weirdly and got into trouble.]
B) In the line 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3, he never mentions one of Black's sensible responses, 4. ... Nc6, which has been played many times.
Skipping lines such as these would make sense if this were a repertoire book, advising the Black player to choose certain variations. But it's not; it's a survey of the entire opening. Of course, you can never include every little subvariation of an opening, but the two I mentioned are hardly obscure.
Ward does a nice job of describing some positional ideas in his analysis (rather than just complex variations). However, as he analyzes games, he focuses much more on the moves actually played than on possibly superior alternatives, which he either omits or glosses over.
This book could also have used better editing and proofreading. A few examples:
1. Page 91: "The queen had look after the knight."
2. Page 100: a note mentions the move h5 for Black, but it should have been Bh5.
3. Page 103: a note says "As we shall see elsewhere," referring to something that happens in other games, but we are not told where to find those games.
4. Page 154: the text reads "It's inconceivable" when it clearly should have said "It's conceivable."
A book by a grandmaster on an important opening raises the reader's hopes -- too much so in this case. If I were a specialist in 3.e4, I might have a much better view of this book. From my perspective, though, it merits no more than a lukewarm recommendation.』
(Chris Ward: As good as usual) 『This book, like all Mr.Ward's books, is filled with generous texts and explanations joined to only the best players games. He admits giving more space to the variations with an early e2-e4 because he thinks it is the only real way to test Black's choice of opening. In this sens, probably the more positional players could be more attracted by other books on this system. I have seen on Amazon.com at least one book that puts more emphasis on the early Nf3 variations.
A book that fits the needs of those who wish to understand the basic and more on the Queen's Gambit Accepted.』
『The Queen's Gambit Accepted is Black's most straightforward answer to the popular Queen's Gambit.』
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Everyman Chess
Usually ships in 24 hours 『The Orthodox Defence to the Queen's Gambit is an extremely resilient system for Black, and a solid favourite of many world champions. As Black's main ideas are easily grasped, it is also a very popular option at club level. In this, the first major work on the subject, the flexible and powerful move 5 Bf4! is explained. While far less hackneyed than the standard systems in which the bishop goes to g5, the move denies Black the standard simplifying manoeuvres and sets Black an entirely new set of problems.』
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Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (AWESOME!) 『I THINK THIS BOOK IS WELL WRITTEN. I COULD NOT PUT IN DOWN.AFTER WATCHING THE THE TUDOR SPECIAL ON SHOWTIME, I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF HISTORY.THIS BOOK IS WORTH THE READING, BUYING...AND IT IS A KEEPER!』
(Great series tie In) 『I read this book in less than a week it wasa great refresher of season one. I can not wait for season 2 to start and the second book!』
(Tudors Book) 『This is a book version of the scrips from the first season of The Tudors. It seemed like a bit of a waste to me since I already read the script version to write it a bit differently. I was hoping it would be a bit different, but it was also a good reminder of what happened the first season.』
(Fantastic!) 『A fan of the series, this novelization recaptured and fleshed out what I'd enjoyed so much on the screen. A must-have for any fan of The Tudors show, or anyone who has a love and fascination for this time in history! It is very well written, with a genuine depth and emotion so important in making the story and the characters come alive. I anxiously await the second series and the accompanying novelization!』
(MARVELOUS!!) 『I am a huge fan of Showtime's "The Tudors" so wondered just how closely the book would follow the script. As I read along, I could visualize perfectly the different scenes from the show. I could hear the characters voices during the different scenes. It has renewed my excitement for the 2nd season to start!
Can't wait for the next book to come out!』 『A king torn between two women could lead to a kingdom torn.
Troubled by religious unrest in his kingdom and changing alliances with other countries, weighing most on King Henry VIII of England's mind is his impending divorce to Queen Katherine of Aragon. The matter is of extreme urgency, as the king desires an heir and has just met the woman who holds his destiny -- Lady Anne Boleyn, eighteen and in the flower of youthful beauty. But was their meeting by chance, or part of a plan devised by her father for the furthering of his family?
As the new romance blooms, it causes heartache for the queen and headaches for the king's personal chaplain, Cardinal Wolsey, who once worked on behalf of the kingdom to organize diplomatic talks, but now toils to obtain the Church's approval for the king's divorce. As loyalties are questioned and the Church's influence is threatened by the emboldened king, the fate of the kingdom lies in the balance.
An irresistible story of love, lust, ambition, and political intrigue, this novelization of season one ofThe Tudorsintroduces us to a young, virile king of one of the most powerful nations in the world, and the women who will cause him to forever alter the course of history.』
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Hudson Music
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Jeff Queen Rock solid advice) 『I have been a drummer for 18 years i used to teach high school and junior high schools. Did that for 5 years. I did not learn many new things from this book or DVD, but everthing he says or writes is just how i used to teach and how my belief on drumming should be handeled. This makes my life easier now that i have this i do not need to create my own drumming book to remeber everthing that can be done. Now i have this great refrience book with all stickings rudiments and how to varry them off. This is great now i do not need to depened on my brian to remeber it all. This is a joy to have I want to thank Jeff Queen for taking time to share with the world his talent.
Ps i also bought Jeffs sticks They fell as good as Ralphys but i would love to have a pair in sta Pac.
Just a thouhgt』
(good solid book) 『the book is great for beginners. i was a little disappointed with the book dvd combo because i am a more experienced drummer looking to learn some of the famous jeff queen stick tricks. but past the basic back sticking instructional, the book/dvd pretty much tells you to figure them out yourself...』
(Exciting) 『It was really exciting to watch Jeff perform in the video. My son studys the video and is trying to learn the tricks. Thanks for making a great DVD.』
(Good!) 『I started to read the book with DVD and it was great. I think that it's better buy book and DVD. You can read, pratice and after that, check with Jeff if your exercise was been successfully done.』 『Featuring four-time solo snare drumming world champion Jeff Queen, this DVD presents a comprehensive, detailed approach to contemporary rudimental drumming. Presented here are essential hand techniques ranging from fundamentals to a detailed analysis of the Moeller Technique and Velocity Stroke. Jeff demonstrates how to apply these concepts to flams, diddles, rolls, and hybrid rudiments, and talks about timing, buzz roll control and more. Also provided is invaluable information on solo construction and achieving speed, plus many backsticking and stick trick ideas. The Book/DVD package includes Jeff's acclaimed book, The Next Level. Recommended for intermediate to advanced marching, drum set and concert drummers.』
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Read Books
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Lives of the queens of England, from the Norman conquest - also AT THE LSI ERSITY OF TOROXTO PRESS rocteristics, c. 6s. Halla Rev. Robert LIiscellaneons Works and lk maine, with JIenoir by r. KEGOBT. and an b y on hie C a rtrcter by Jom I. OSTUL lwtrait. Xeines Poems, complete, from the 4. errnm. by E. A. W B W O . 6s. Rungary its Iiistory nnd Revolu ti JI with s RIemoir of Kossuth from new nud authentic fionrws. Ipm-traQ. IXutchhson Colonel, Memoirs of, with the Slege of l t h a m1I ouse. Jameas G. P. R. Xichard CceurCe-Lion, Kina of L. u Lwd. lcntrait. 2 vo a - Louia XIV. Portraits. 2 vols. Juniuss Letters, with Xotes, Ad ditions, and an Index. In 2 vola. Lamartines History of the Girond-Isb. furlruits. In 3 vois. - Restoration of tho Monarchy, with lndcx. IJortraikr. In 4 vois. - French Revolution of 1848, with a fine Pridispiule. Lambs Charles Elia and Eliana. Coni rlttek Xitio11. BOHWS VARXO US LIBRARIRS. First Planting of Christi anity,-and Antipostikua. Tranelnted. In a vols. - History of Christian Dogmas. Trmainted. In 2 role. - Christian Life in the Early and Middle Age Including hia Llght in 1 ark Places. Trandatml. Ockleys History of the Saraceas. Kovixed and cc rnl lotcd k trait. Pearson on the Creed. New Edition. IVith And. aisa nd Xotel 1 ouble Vol. 6s. Rankes Eistory of the Popes. Tmnr-Lated by I. FLW EB In . 3 voia - Servia and the Sedan Re v0111 tion Reynoldu Sir Joshua Literary Vorks. Portrait. in 2 vols. Roscoee Life and Pontificate of 1, co X., -1th t he Copyright Sotes, and un Lndex. Portraits. In 2 vob. - Life of Lorenzo de Xedici, with the Copyright Notes, c. Pmtraif. Goethes Works, Translated into Eng lish. In 6 vols. Vols. 1. ond2. bnlobio aphy. l3B oolcs and Travels in Italy, France, and Switzerland. Portrait. VO. 3. FunSt. phipen Torqnato Tasso, Egmont, C., by 3Iiss Swam wrcx ancl CBtz von Berlichingen, by Sir WALTEB o arr. ProntGpicce. Vol. 4. Sovela and Tales Vol. 6. Wilfielrn bleistera ApprenUcoship. qregorygs D. id, noctrines, ant I utlca of the Chrbtian Ibligit u. GuizoteReprmentative Government. rrautllnted 1. y A. K. h n . - History of the English Rero i t l o no f 1640. Trawlatecl by VXLLIAM HAZLITT. Iortrait. - History of Civilization. Trans lated by WILLIAM IIAZLITT. 1x1 3 01 f mtra it. Eazlitts Table Talk. A New Edition in one volume. Lectures on the Comic Wrikra, and on the English Poets. - Iectnre8 On the L i t e r a t e ol the A of I.-lizalwth, and on Chnractera of Sh kc, spc. ars ilnys. 31ak Speaker. 5s. Round Table the Conversa tionfi of JAJIVS , S OKTHCO R T A Cha-1, anzis History of Painting. Trnns-I Russia, History of, by WALTEE I. lated ty l oscos. Portraits. In 3 vob. KELLP. tc traits. In 2 vols. 3 Lockes Philoeophical Works, containing all Essay on the E Tan Understnnding, bc., with Note , . pd 11rdrx by J. h. S t . JOHX. Iortrait. 2 rois. - Life and Letters, with Ex tracts from his acrmruon- lacc sooke, by ffiso Lnthera Table Talk. Translated by VILLLB E L I T . Iort iit. Machinvellis History of Florence, The Irlnce, ancl other Work IJortraiL IEenzeis Xistory of Qemany. POT traits. In 3 vols. Hichelete Life of Luther. Translate. by VIUIAX HAZLITT. Roman Repnblio. Tr. lated by WILUAM H . ZLITT. meneh Eevolution9 In dex. Frontispiece. w e t s Preach Bevolution from 1789 to 1914. Portrait. Miltons Prose Works, with Index. Pm-h-aits. In 6 vols. xtforda Miss Q Village. prored E c , o myfete. Illustratcd. P Xeanders Church Sistory. Trans-Inted with General Index. In 10 vols. - Life of Chriet. T anslated. A CATALOGUE OF ------Schillers Works. Translated into Sismondis Literature Of the South English. In 4 vole. I of Euroy. Translated by Poscoe. Ilor - VGL 1. Thlrty Tears War, and Revolt traits. of the Netherlands. Smiths Adam Theory of the Moral Vol. 2. Continuation Of the Revolt Sentiments with his Esfiap 0 the First of the Netherlnnds ITallensteins Formation of Lnnp nnges...』 fetish『 Kings&Queens of England&Great Britain 』
Eric R. Delderfield
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Charles
IPhone 3G used's review (You Thought You Knew Them?) 『I thoroughly enjoyed Delderfield's book on the kings and queens of England and Great Britain. He's laid out the geneology in a flowing, concise way, offering tidbits of fact for each monarch. Sometimes sounding almost gossipy, Delderfield knows his subject. The photographs made a nice counterpoint to the prose, giving me a feel for the reality of all mentioned.
A good book for a condensed overview of English royalty.』
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TokyoPop
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Another Great Classic) 『Honestly, my fiance loved this series. Typical Shojo drama. There is a Princess, this is a mysterious world and a lot of Manga drama!! It is a very good series if you are fans of The Twelve Kingdoms, Vampire Knight,or Wild Ones!』 『Disaster and destruction strike Phantasma as Yuna embraces her feelings for Rieno. Torn between her longing for Rieno and her duty as Queen, Yuna spends each day in agony. Meanwhile, Libera is also struggling with a secret love, an unspeakable love that leaves her horrified and humiliated. As thunder and lightning fall from the sky, chaos reigns throughout the land. Will the people ever trust their queen again? And will the knights stray when they learn of Yuna's love for Rieno and not Ehren?』
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Eraserhead Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Tetsuo meets Dawn of the Dead...) 『First, I'd like to address the complaints about this book (Carlton Mellick III's Steel Breakfast Era) not having a point. The people who say this probably don't read much. Not all books have a point or at least have a point that's clear. It seems like some people feel threatened when they don't understand something.
The bizarro (or surrealist/absurdist ect) genre is a strange one. It's for people who like weird things. If you don't.. then no, you have no business reading the book and then complaining that it's too weird or that it lacks a point. I don't read romance novels and then complain that there was too much emotion and not enough action.
Okay, so on with CM3's novella. As one reviewer complained.. the syntax is different. Different from traditional writing and also from the author's later work. But don't worry, it's not at all distracting like some of Kenji Siratori's work (but that's a WHOLE different animal).
Think Dawn of the Dead meets Return of the Living Dead Part 3 directed by the guy who did Tetsuo the Iron Man. I even got a little Cronenberg vibe, too. Now, I know it may seem like I'm just name dropping. That may turn people off but let me explain. For people who are not familiar with the bizarro genre or Mellick's work, the easiest thing to do is to compare it to things that those readers may be familiar with. Fans of Tetsuo may have never heard of this book or author but may very well enjoy it.
As one reviewer complained, there is a detached feeling that doesn't bode well for people looking for an emotional attachment to the characters. I say, so what? There are plenty of books (classics and otherwise) I have read that lacked characters I cared about. Look at Cormac McCarthy. He gets raved about but his books lack any real connection to the characters. I'm not saying that they are bad books.. but just that some great books lack certain aspects that we may be used to.
Oh, and there is plenty of awesome gore and very interesting characters. Honestly, the imagery is a strong point "The Steel Breakfast Era" and is probably one of the main strengths of the author whose work I happen to enjoy a lot.
One negative thing (if you can call it that) is that I felt like it could have been longer. That's the problem I have with a lot of CM3's work.. because I enjoy each story so much, I want MORE of it. Maybe a sequel would be nice. Or a film. I can see this being turned into a film, for sure. But I think it'd have to be directed by a cutting edge Japanese director.. as they seem to have a crazier grasp on things.
Anyway, "The Steel Breakfast Era" is a gore punk sci-fi biological horror story complete with sex, zombies, and some humor, too. 』
(good for action stories) 『The two stories are action stories. Want a gross little action story, read steel breakfast era. Want hyper violent action story, read the decadent return. But, just like action movies, the stories aren't full of depth.』
(Get this for Mellick's Story) 『Carlton Mellick III gives us his own interpretation of "Frankenhooker" mixed with Terry Gilliam style surrealism. Zombies, gore, sex, and machine people are all here for your reading enjoyment. While the story is exciting and engaging, it does not seem to have the depth I normally associate with Mellick's works. Not to say there isn't subtext, there are some interesting ideas on the power the female body can hold and the consumption of men (a common theme to Mellick), but it does not seem as fully explore as in "Razor Wire Pubic Hair," or "the Haunted Vagina." If your new to Mellick, get one of the other books I mentioned to give him a try. If you're already a Bizarro fan, make sure you take the time to read this unique zombie tale.』
(Interesting Take on Zombies) 『Unlike other zombie fiction where the dead suddenly rise from the ground and people are forced to figure out what's going on and deal with it, "The Steel Breakfast Era" begins in a future where the zombies have already taken over and people have been forced to live in remote areas and cramped bunkers. Most of society has adapted to this lifestyle and are resigned to continue with it, but one man has had enough. He constructs a woman from body parts and joins up with a gang of warriors to fight the zombies and try to take back a part of humanity that has died long ago.
The book is filled with Mellick's usual blend of surrealistic imagery and graphic horror violence. Comprised of short chapters and fast paced narratives, this is one of the better additions to the zombie genre in recent years. This is the first of two Mellick books I've found to be comparable to "On the Far Side of Cadillac Desert With Dead Folks" (a western/zombie/postapocolyptic story by Joe R. Lansdale), the second being "Sex and Death in Television Town." I would recommend this to any fan of cross genre horror/SF fiction, as it draws from so many influences and yet remains completely original.
The Simon Logan story is also pretty good. It is also set in a bleak future, and pokes fun at the corporate world. Truthfully, I don't remember as much from it as I did from the Mellick book. I do remember that it was a fast read and interesting idea, but I have yet to pick up any more by this author.』
(Japanese-style industrial wastelands) 『There are two very good stories in this book. If you like Japanese cult cinema you should enjoy both of them immensely. I'm surprised these authors aren't Japanese, because they capture the attitude of pseudo-cyberpunk Japan perfectly. The abstract post-apocalypse backdrop sets a dreary and hopeless tone for these dark tales. I really liked the descriptions and bizarre situations. Though most of the characters are inhuman and hard to relate to, they are disturbingly interesting to follow. I plan to read more books by these authors. I've already read Mellick's Razor Wire Pubic Hair, but I'm excited to get into more Simon Logan as well. These are two promising new authors. Give them a try if you're interested in reading something a little different.』 『THE STEEL BREAKFAST ERA by Carlton Mellick III (w/ tattoos by Pooch)
A nightmarishly absurd story that is like "RE-ANIMATOR" meets "NAKED LUNCH" during the zombie apocalypse.
Plot: The living dead conquered the Earth almost a century ago, leaving only small isolated communities of survivors spread across the shattered-earwig landscape. One such community has been locked away in a New York City high-rise. Breeding like cockroaches for many generations, their civilization has almost completely deteriorated into a mess of insane ones and those infested with parasites that mutate flesh into steel-string sculptures. There is nothing to live for, no chance for hope. Except for one man, not yet effected by the parasites, who finds hope after he creates a wife out of the human body parts that litter the hallways and gets rescued by a group of zombie-shredding warriors from Japan (where the citizens have evolved into anime-like mechazoid characters). This tattoo-illustrated avant-garde novel is rising cult author, Carlton Mellick III, at his darkest and most horrific.
THE DECADENT RETURN OF THE HI-FI QUEEN AND HER EMBRYONIC REPTILE INFECTION by Simon Logan
The Hi-Fi Queen is resurrected after almost being killed in an ambush by another gang and rises once more to claim back the territory that was once hers. Set in a world of constant gang warfare and corporate subterfuge, she must first re-brand herself then assemble a new crew to help her in her fight. Pirate radio broadcasters, graffiti artists, black-marketing men and skaters alike are all caught up in her quest for revenge, for not only must the gang be strong ... but it must have a proper marketing campaign to match.
In "HI-FI QUEEN," Logan takes us deeper into his world of industrial-style fiction, expanding upon the grounding set forth in his highly successful underground hit "I-O" and bringing it to another level with threads of dark, bleak humour.』
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