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Learn Backgammon in 10 Minutes
Price:£6.99- Always wanted to play backgammon but haven't much time to learn?
- This handy little book will show you how – in just 10 minutes Introduces how to arrange the checkers, how to move, scoring and notation, and explains simply and effectively how gameplay works
- Informative diagrams and quirky illustrations help the information stick
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Learn Poker in 10 Minutes
Price:£6.99- Fancy yourself as a killer poker player and dream of winning a million? This handy little book will show you how – in just 10 minutes
- Introduces how to set up a game of Texas Hold 'Em poker, the basics of betting and strategy, and how to maintain that all-important 'poker face'
- Informative diagrams and quirky illustrations help the information stick
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Pawn Structure Chess
Price:£15.99- A comprehensive guide to handling some of the most important pieces on the chessboard - pawns.
- Packed with tips, tricks and examples showing how the skilful deployment of pawns can help you win the game
- Fully updated version of a classic chess text by one of our best-loved chess authors.
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Cycling Touring Guide: Northern England
Price:£9.99- Classic cycling book from 1947 revised for today's cycling community
- Includes original 1940s text by pioneering cyclist Harold Briercliffe, featured on tv's Britain by Bike
- Long and short cycle routes around northern England, including routes in the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, the North East Coast, Ribble Valley, Forest of Bewland, around Pendle Hill, Bronte country, the Lancashire coast and he Pennine Link
- Wonderful insight in cycling in a bygone era with suggestions for cycling in the region today
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Cycling Touring Guide: Central England
Price:£9.99- Classic cycling book from 1949 revised for today's cycling community
- Includes original 1940s text by pioneering cyclist Harold Briercliffe, featured on tv's Britain by Bike Long and short cycle routes around Central England, including the Peak District, Cheshire and north Shropshire, East of the Pennines, the Midlands, the Malverns, The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean
- Wonderful insight in cycling in a bygone era with suggestions for cycling in the region today
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Cycling Touring Guide: Southern England
Price:£9.99- Classic cycling book from 1950 revised for today's cyclists
- Includes original text by pioneering cyclist Harold Briercliffe, featured on tv's Britain by Bike
- Long and short cycles around southern England, including the Thames Valley, the Cotswolds, the New Forest and The South Coast
- Wonderful insight into cycling in a bygone era with suggestions for cycling in the region today
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What It Takes to Become a Chess Master
Price:£14.99Out of stock
- Always dreamed of becoming a chess master, but don't know how to go that extra step? This book shows you how.
- Packed with tips, tricks and practical exercises aimed at players of all skill levels who aspire to greatness.
- Andrew Soltis is one of our best-loved chess authors.
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Alexander Alekhine's Best Games
Price:£17.99Out of stock
- The best book written on Alekhine's games written by Alekhine himself
- Includes Alekhine's annotation of his games with Lasker, Tarrasch and Rubenstein
- Foreword by Garry Kasparov
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Play Chess in 10 Minutes
Price:£6.99A gift book explaining the basic rules of chess, enabling you to go off and play your first game of chess. Learn More -
Play Bridge in 10 Minutes
Price:£6.99- Fancy yourself as a bridge player? This essential little book will show you how – in just 10 minutes.
- Introduces the basic rules and techniques for bidding, declarer play and defence.
- Useful bridge-table diagrams and quirky illustrations help the information stick.
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