In this acclaimed novel by the author of the award-winning, bestselling The Thing About Jellyfish, being the new kid at school isn't easy, especially when you have to follow in the footsteps of a legendary classroom prankster. When Caitlyn Breen begins her disorienting new life at Mitchell School--where the students take care of real live goats and study long-dead philosophers, and where there are only ten other students in the entire seventh grade--it seems like nobody can stop talking about some kid named Paulie Fink. Depending on whom you ask, Paulie was either a hilarious class clown, a relentless troublemaker, a hapless klutz, or an evil genius. One thing's for sure, though: The kid was totally legendary. Now he's disappeared, and Caitlyn finds herself leading a reality-show-style competition to find the school's next great Paulie Fink. With each challenge, Caitlyn struggles to understand a person she never met...but it's what she discovers about herself that most surprises her. Told in multiple voices, interviews, and documents, this funny, thought-provoking novel from the bestselling author of The Thing About Jellyfish is a memorable exploration of what makes a hero--and if anyone, or anything, is truly what it seems.
A new translation of philosopher Walter Benjamin's work as it pertains to his famous essay, "The Storyteller," this collection includes short stories, book reviews, parables, and as a selection of writings by other authors who had an influence on Benjamin's work. “The Storyteller” is one of Walter Benjamin’s most important essays, a beautiful and suggestive meditation on the relation between narrative form, social life, and individual existence—and the product of at least a decade’s work. What might be called the story of The Storyteller Essays starts in 1926, with a piece Benjamin wrote about the German romantic Johann Peter Hebel. It continues in a series of short essays, book reviews, short stories, parables, and even radio shows for children. This collection brings them all together to give readers a new appreciation of how Benjamin’s thinking changed and ripened over time, while including several key readings of his own—texts by his contemporaries Ernst Bloch and Georg Lukács; by Paul Valéry; and by Herodotus and Montaigne. Finally, to bring things around, there are three short stories by “the incomparable Hebel” with whom the whole intellectual adventure began.
A beautiful collection of the legendary thinker’s short stories The Storyteller gathers for the first time the fiction of the legendary critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin, best known for his groundbreaking studies of culture and literature, including Illuminations, One-Way Street and The Arcades Project. His stories revel in the erotic tensions of city life, cross the threshold between rational and hallucinatory realms, celebrate the importance of games, and delve into the peculiar relationship between gambling and fortune-telling, and explore the themes that defined Benjamin. The novellas, fables, histories, aphorisms, parables and riddles in this collection are brought to life by the playful imagery of the modernist artist and Bauhaus figure Paul Klee.
Exploding from the blockbuster DC Rebirth event, itÍs an action-packed new spin on one of the most famous superhero teams of all time, from writer Benjamin Percy (GREEN ARROW) and a titanic team of talented artists including Jonboy Meyers (Spawn), Diogenes Neves (GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS) and Khoi Pham (The Mighty Avengers) comes TEEN TITANS VOL. 1: DAMIAN KNOWS BEST. His father is the worldÍs greatest detective. His grandfather is the worldÍs deadliest terrorist. He is Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin, Son of Batman-and he now commands the Teen Titans. Whether they like it or not. When Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Kid Flash answer this brash new Boy WonderÍs call for help, they find themselves on the front lines of a war between Damian and his immortal grandfather, RaÍs al Ghul. The entire League of Assassins and the elite DemonÍs Fist are prepared to move against these young heroes, all to claim Robin for their own. And if these new Titans are toppled, so be it. The stakes are crystal clear: if they win, they live. If they lose, Robin will join the forces of evil-and the rest of them are history. But with Damian in charge, sometimes death doesnÍt look so badƒ ItÍs a culture clash for the ages in TEEN TITANS VOL. 1: DAMIAN KNOWS BEST. Collects TEEN TITANS #1-5 and TEEN TITANS: REBIRTH #1.
Collects Wolverine (2020) 31-35. Beast will stop at nothing to protect Krakoa as he sees fit. Having lost the faith of X-Force and Wolverine, there's only one mutant that Henry McCoy can turn to: himself! Join Beast, Beast, Beast and Beast - under the leadership of Beast - as a new Krakoan era dawns! Just don't expect Logan to be happy about it, because Hank isn't the only one getting multiplied: Wolverine is about to face his own clone saga! He may be the best there is at what he does, but which Wolverine is the best? And as clones lock claws, who will be left standing? When Maverick finds himself caught in the middle, Beast makes a critical move against Logan - and someone else makes their own moves against Beast!
Out of literally hundreds of people who have crossed our paths, there is no doubt that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have inspired a change in our own lives best! We have written this book to pass on to you, our Readers, what we have learned about those who have been the inspirational change models in our lives - topped by the best examples of Obama and Hillary - because we think they and especially he and she can make a difference in your own lives as they have inspired us to change our own for the better! The messages of the 52+ lyrics in this book are on lifelong love, forever friendships, and deathless dreams. Obama and Hillary do not only communicate these messages; they have also lived them. They encapsulate the entirety of both their lives and experiences. Because they are universal messages, they are always up-to-date. They are the answers to 3 basic philosophical questions about human existence: Where did you come from? Why are you here? Where are you going? The respective answers to these universal questions are: I came from the life created by the union of a man and a woman in love. I am here on earth to make many friends. I am going to fulfill all my dreams!
▶ 벤자민 프랭클린(Benjamin Franklin, 1706~1790)의 사후 그의 논문, 에세이, 편지 등을 엮고자 하는 출판사와 편집자는 각기 다른 주제의 편집본을 여럿 출간한 바 있습니다. 벤자민 프랭클린의 철학, 정치, 도덕 전집 1806(The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin)은 영국의 런던 왕립학회(The Royal Society of London) 피터 콜린슨(Peter Collinson, 1694~1768)과 주고받은 전기(electricity)에 대한 저자의 편지를 모은 1751년 판을 시작으로 1766년 철학적 주제의 편지와 논문, 1779년 정치와 철학에 관한 논문(Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces), 1787년 철학 및 잡다한 논문(Philosophical and Micellaneous Papers), 그리고 1793년 회고록과 에세이(Memoirs of Dr. Franklin's Life, and Essays)까지 수차례에 걸쳐 확장함으로써 완성된 편집본으로 3부작으로 구성되어 있습니다. 테마여행신문 TTN Korea 영어고전(English Classics)과 함께 어제도, 오늘도, 내일도 멋진 문학여행을! B ▶ The Romans well understood that policy, which teaches the security arising to the chief government from separate states among the governed; when they restored the liberties of the states of Greece (oppressed but united under Macedon) by an edict, that every state should live under its own laws. They did not even name a governor. Independence of each other, and separate interests (though among a people united by common manners, language, and I may say religion; inferior neither in wisdom, bravery, nor their love of liberty, to the Romans themselves;) was all the security the sovereigns wished for their sovereignty. It is true, they did not call themselves sovereigns; they set no value on the title; they were contented with possessing the thing. ▷ 로마인들은 피지배자들 사이의 분리된 국가들로부터 최고 정부에 발생하는 안전을 가르치는 정책을 잘 이해했습니다. 그들은 모든 국가가 자체 법률에 따라 살아야 한다는 칙령으로 그리스(억압을 받았지만 마케도니아 아래 통합된) 국가의 자유를 회복했습니다. 그들은 주지사를 지명하지도 않았습니다. 서로의 독립과 분리된 이해관계(비록 공통된 예절, 언어, 종교로 연합된 민족 사이에서, 지혜, 용기, 자유에 대한 사랑에서 로마인들보다 열등하지 않음)가 모든 안전이었습니다. 주권자들은 주권을 원했습니다. 그들이 스스로를 주권자라고 부르지 않은 것은 사실입니다. 그들은 제목에 가치를 두지 않습니다. 그들은 그 물건을 소유하는 것으로 만족했습니다. ▶ Permit us humbly to suggest to your majesty, that your subjects here have been inclined to believe, that the grievances which they have suffered, and still continue to suffer, have been occasioned by your majesty's ministers and principal servants being, unfortunately for us, misinformed in certain facts of very interesting importance to us. It is for this reason that former assemblies have, from time to time, prepared a true state of facts to be laid before your majesty; but their humble remonstrances and petitions, it is presumed, have by some means been prevented from reaching your royal hand. ▷ 폐하께 겸허히 말씀드리자면, 여기 있는 신민들은 그들이 겪었고 지금도 계속 겪고 있는 불만이 폐하의 대신들과 주요 하인들이 불행하게도 우리에게 잘못된 정보를 제공했기 때문에 믿게 되었다는 점을 말씀드립니다. 우리에게 매우 흥미롭고 중요한 특정 사실에서. 이러한 이유로 이전 의회는 때때로 폐하 앞에 놓일 사실의 진정한 상태를 준비했습니다. 그러나 그들의 겸손한 간청과 탄원은 어떤 식으로든 당신의 왕의 손에 닿지 못하게 막은 것으로 추정됩니다. ▶ There are little follies in the behaviour of most men, which their best friends are too tender to acquaint them with; there are little vices and small crimes which the law has no regard to or remedy for: there are likewise great pieces of villany sometimes so craftily accomplished, and so circumspectly guarded, that the law can take no hold of the actors. All these things, and all things of this nature, come within my province as Censor, and I am determined not to be negligent of the trust I have reposed in myself, but resolve to execute my office diligently and faithfully. ▷ 대부분의 남자들의 행동에는 어리석음이 거의 없습니다. 법이 고려하지 않거나 치료하지 않는 작은 악덕과 작은 범죄가 있습니다. 마찬가지로 때때로 너무 교묘하게 수행되고 너무 신중하게 보호되어 법이 행위자를 붙잡을 수 없는 큰 악행이 있습니다. 이 모든 것, 그리고 이런 성격의 모든 것은 검열관으로서 제 영역에 들어옵니다. 제 자신에 대한 신뢰를 게을리 하지 않고 부지런하고 성실하게 제 직무를 수행하기로 결심합니다. ▶ His death was an affliction which was to happen to us at some time or other. We have reason to be thankful he was so long spared; that the most useful life should be the longest also; that it was protracted so far beyond the ordinary span allotted to humanity, as to avail us of his wisdom and virtue, in the establishment of our freedom in the west; and to bless him with a view of its dawn in the east, where men seemed till now to have learned every thing—but how to be free. ▷ 그의 죽음은 언젠가 우리에게 일어날 고통이었습니다. 우리는 그가 그토록 오래 살아남은 것에 대해 감사할 이유가 있습니다. 가장 유용한 수명은 또한 가장 길어야 합니다. 서구에서 우리의 자유를 확립하는 데 있어서 그의 지혜와 미덕을 우리에게 유용하게 하기 위해 인류에게 할당된 보통의 기간을 훨씬 넘어서까지 연장되었다는 것; 그리고 지금까지 사람들이 모든 것을 배운 것처럼 보였던 동쪽의 새벽을 바라보며 그를 축복합니다. 그러나 어떻게 자유로워지는가. -목차(Index)- ▶ 프롤로그(Prologue). 테마여행신문 TTN Korea 영어고전(English Classics) 999선을 읽어야 하는 7가지 이유 ▶ 8가지 키워드로 읽는 벤자민 프랭클린(Benjamin Franklin, 1706~1790) 01. 미국 건국의 아버지(Founding Fathers of the United States) 02. 정치인(Politician)이자 외교관(Diplomat, 1764~1788) 03. 과학자(Scientist)이자 발명가(Inventor) 04. 벤자민 프랭클린 자서전(Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, 1791) 05. 유이(唯二)한 비대통령 미국 화폐 모델 06. 벤자민 프랭클린(Benjamin Franklin)을 만나는 15곳 07. 오디오북(Audio Books)으로 듣는 벤자민 프랭클린(Benjamin Franklin) 08. 벤자민 프랭클린(Benjamin Franklin) 어록(Quotes)(100) ▶ 벤자민 프랭클린의 철학, 정치, 도덕 전집Ⅲ 1806(The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin, Vol.3 [of 3]) ▶ ADVERTISEMENT. ▶ LIFE of Dr. FRANKLIN MY DEAR SON, "Philad. April 19th, 1753. "Philad. May 3d, 1753. "Philad. Nov. 27th, 1753. "Philad. April 18th, 1754. Extracts From The Last Will And Testament Of Dr. Franklin. Codicil. ▶ PAPERS ON AMERICAN SUBJECTS BEFORE THE REVOLUTIONARY TROUBLES. Albany papers; containing, I. reasons and motives on which the plan of union for the colonies was formed;—II. reasons against partial unions;—III. and the plan of union drawn by B. F. and unanimously agreed to by the commissioners from New Hampshire, Massachusett's Bay, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pensylvania, met in congress at Albany, in July 1754, to consider of the best means of defending the king's dominions in America, &c. a war being then apprehended; with the reasons or motives for each article of the plan Albany papers continued. I. letter to Governor Shirley, concerning the imposition of direct taxes upon the colonies, without their consent II. Letter to the same; concerning direct taxes in the colonies imposed without consent, indirect taxes, and the Albany plan of union III. Letter to the same, on the subject of uniting the colonies more intimately with Great Britain, by allowing them representatives in parliament Plan for settling two Western colonies in North America, with reasons for the plan, 1754 Report of the committee of aggrievances of the assembly of Pensylvania, dated Feb. 22, 1757 An historical review of the constitution and government of Pensylvania, from its origin; so far as regards the several points of controversy which have, from time to time, arisen between the several governors of that province, and their several assemblies. Founded on authentic documents The interest of Great Britain considered, with regard to her colonies, and the acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe Remarks and facts relative to the American paper-money To the freemen of Pensylvania, on the subject of a particular militia-bill, rejected by the proprietor's deputy or governor Preface by a member of the Pensylvanian assembly (Dr. Franklin) to the speech of Joseph Galloway, Esq. one of the members for Philadelphia county; in answer to the speech of John Dickinson, Esq. delivered in the house of the assembly of the province of Pensylvania, May 24, 1764, on occasion of a petition drawn up by order, and then under the consideration of the house, praying his majesty for a royal, in lieu of a proprietary government Remarks on a late protest against the appointment of Mr. Franklin as agent for this province (of Pensylvania) Remarks on a plan for the future management of Indian affairs ▶ PAPERS ON AMERICAN SUBJECTS DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY TROUBLES. Causes of the American discontents before 1768 225 Letter concerning the gratitude of America, and the probability and effects of an union with Great Britain; and concerning the repeal or suspension of the stamp act Letter from Governor Pownall to Dr. Franklin, concerning an equal communication of rights, privileges, &c. to America by Great Britain Minutes to the foregoing, by Dr. Franklin The examination of Dr. Franklin before the English house of commons, in February, 1766, relative to the repeal of the American stamp act Attempts of Dr. Franklin for conciliation of Great Britain with the colonies Queries from Mr. Strahan Answer to the preceding queries State of the constitution of the colonies, by Governor Pownall; with remarks by Dr. Franklin Concerning the dissentions between England and America A Prussian edict, assuming claims over Britain Preface by the British editor (Dr. Franklin) to "The votes and proceedings of the freeholders, and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, in town-meeting assembled according to law (published by order of the town), &c." Account of governor Hutchinson's letters Rules for reducing a great empire to a small one, presented to a late minister, when he entered upon his administration State of America on Dr. Franklin's arrival there Proposed vindication and offer from congress to parliament, in 1775 Reprobation of Mr. Strahan's parliamentary conduct Conciliation hopeless from the conduct of Great Britain to America Account of the first campaign made by the British forces in America Probability of a separation Letter to Monsieur Dumas, urging him to sound the several courts of Europe, by means of their ambassadors at the Hague, as to any assistance they may be disposed to afford America in her struggle for independence Letter from Lord Howe to Dr. Franklin Dr. Franklin's answer to Lord Howe Comparison of Great Britain and America as to credit, in 1777 ▶ PAPERS, DESCRIPTIVE OF AMERICA, OR RELATING TO THAT COUNTRY, WRITTEN SUBSEQUENT TO THE REVOLUTION. Remarks concerning the savages of North America The internal state of America; being a true description of the interest and policy of that vast continent Information to those who would remove to America Concerning new settlements in America A comparison of the conduct of the ancient Jews, and of the Antifederalists in the United States of America Final speech of Dr. Franklin in the late federal convention ▶ PAPERS ON MORAL SUBJECTS AND THE ECONOMY OF LIFE. The busy-body The way to wealth, as clearly shown in the preface of an old Pensylvania almanack, intitled, Poor Richard Improved Advice to a young tradesman Necessary hints to those that would be rich The way to make money plenty in every man's pocket New mode of lending money An economical project On early marriages Effect of early impressions on the mind The whistle A petition to those who have the superintendency of education The handsome and deformed leg Morals of chess The art of procuring pleasant dreams Dialogue between Franklin and the gout On the death of relatives The ephemera an emblem of human life ▶ APPENDIX, NO. I.—CONTAINING PAPERS PROPER FOR INSERTION, BUT OMITTED IN THE PRECEDING VOLUMES. Letter to Sir Hans Sloane Letter to Michael Collinson, Esq. Letter respecting captain Cook An address to the public, from the Pensylvania society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the relief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bondage Plan for improving the condition of the free blacks Paper: a poem Plain truth; or, serious considerations on the present state of the city of Philadelphia, and province of Pensylvania Four letters to Mr. Whetley ▶ APPENDIX, NO. II.—CONTAINING LETTERS BY SEVERAL EMINENT PERSONS, ILLUSTRATIVE OF DR. FRANKLIN'S MANNERS AND CHARACTER. Letter from the late Dr. Price to a gentleman in America Letter from Mr. Thomas Jefferson to the late Dr. William Smith, of Philadelphia Letter from the late Dr. Joseph Priestly ▶ 부록(Appendix). 세계의 고전을 여행하는 히치하이커를 위한 안내서(The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Worlds’s Classics) A01. 하버드 서점(Harvard Book Store) 직원 추천 도서 100선(Staff’s Favorite 100 Books) & 판매도서 100위(top 100 Books) A02. 서울대(Seoul University) 권장도서 100 A03. 연세대(Yonsei University) 필독도서 고전 200선 A04. 고려대(Korea University) 세종캠퍼스 권장도서 100선 A05. 서울대·연세대·고려대(SKY University) 공통 권장도서 60권 A06. 성균관대(Sungkyunkwan University) 오거서(五車書) 성균 고전 100선 A07. 경희대(Kyung Hee University) 후마니타스 칼리지(Humanitas College) 교양필독서 100선 A08. 포스텍(포항공대, POSTECH) 권장도서 100선 A09. 카이스트(KAIST) 독서마일리지제 추천도서 100권 A10. 문학상(Literary Awards) 수상작 및 추천도서(44) A11. 영어고전(English Classics) 오디오북을 무료로 듣는 5가지 방법(How to listen to FREE audio Books legally?) 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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness “Essential (and delightful!)”—People We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to write better. Benjamin Dreyer is here to help. As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike—not to mention his followers on social media—for deconstructing the English language with playful erudition. Now he distills everything he has learned from the myriad books he has copyedited and overseen into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best prose foot forward. As authoritative as it is amusing, Dreyer’s English offers lessons on punctuation, from the underloved semicolon to the enigmatic en dash; the rules and nonrules of grammar, including why it’s OK to begin a sentence with “And” or “But” and to confidently split an infinitive; and why it’s best to avoid the doldrums of the Wan Intensifiers and Throat Clearers, including “very,” “rather,” “of course,” and the dreaded “actually.” Dreyer will let you know whether “alright” is all right (sometimes) and even help you brush up on your spelling—though, as he notes, “The problem with mnemonic devices is that I can never remember them.” And yes: “Only godless savages eschew the series comma.” Chockful of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people’s prose, and—perhaps best of all—an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language. Praise for Dreyer’s English “Playful, smart, self-conscious, and personal . . . One encounters wisdom and good sense on nearly every page of Dreyer’s English.”—The Wall Street Journal “Destined to become a classic.”—The Millions “Dreyer can help you . . . with tips on punctuation and spelling. . . . Even better: He’ll entertain you while he’s at it.”—Newsday
Ten bestselling authors inspired by New York City's iconic Grand Central Terminal have created their own stories, set on the same day, just after the end of World War II, in a time of hope, uncertainty, change, and renewal…. A war bride awaits the arrival of her GI husband at the platform…A Holocaust survivor works at the Oyster Bar, where a customer reminds him of his late mother…A Hollywood hopeful anticipates her first screen test and a chance at stardom in the Kissing Room… On any particular day, thousands upon thousands of people pass through Grand Central, through the whispering gallery, beneath the ceiling of stars, and past the information booth and its beckoning four-faced clock, to whatever destination is calling them. It is a place where people come to say hello and good-bye. And each person has a story to tell. Featuring stories from Melanie Benjamin, Jenna Blum, Amanda Hodgkinson, Pam Jenoff, Sarah Jio, Sarah McCoy, Kristina McMorris, Alyson Richman, Erika Robuck, and Karen White With an Introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah
In these troubled times, people are asking very difficult questions about God and their faith: If I suffer, does that mean I deserve it? Why do innocent people, especially children, die tragically? How can God be so cruel? Does God ever intervene during times of trouble? Who really runs the world-God or man? Do my prayers do any good? Why does God allow sickness, torture and evil to exist? Benjamin Blech admits, the answers are not simple. There is no one-size-fits-all explanation. Indeed, not only are there many answers, but in different situations several explanations may apply. Blech wrote this book as an intellectual analysis of Jewish wisdom on the subject of suffering. His theories are the fruit of thousands of years of debate, examination and struggle. Jewish wisdom teaches that there are rich and inspiring answers to the ultimate question: If God is good, why is the world so bad? Take part in the most important spiritual journey of all-the quest for serenity in the face of adversity-and discover that in the accumulated wisdom of the ages lies a time-tested solution for turning despair into hope and sorrow into faith.
Finding strong moves does not simply depend on how much you know about chess. In fact, greater knowledge often makes choosing a move more complex because it increases the number of directions your mind can take. It’s about the way you think. His many years as a chess trainer have taught grandmaster Joel Benjamin how fundamental failings in their thought process cause his students to make mistakes. Pointing out the moves his students missed was just half the job. He needed to explain why they didn’t arrive at the right move. Analysing your game with a chess engine will not tell you where and why you went wrong. Chess engines represent a different reality: the top computer move isn’t always the right move to play. This book teaches how you can improve the structure and effectiveness of your thinking when sitting at the board. How to look for the right things. If you take the wrong direction at the start of your deliberations, as club players often do, you may be losing before you know it. Joel Benjamin concentrates on a wide array practical issues that players frequently have to deal with. By applying a grandmaster’s train of thought club players will more often arrive at strong moves and substantially improve their game.
Adapted from the New York Times bestseller by Random House's longtime copy chief, this informative and witty guide to writing and grammar, written especially for a younger audience, entertains as well as instructs. Full of advice, insider wisdom, and fascinating facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to anyone who wants to be confident in their writing skills, or anyone who enjoys the power of language. Explored throughout are the mysteries of using punctuation, word choice decisions, and more, presented in a clear, concise and accessible manner made fun! Praise for the New York Times bestseller DREYER'S ENGLISH: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine,Paste, and Shelf Awareness "Essential (and delightful!)" --People "Playful, smart, self-conscious, and personal . . . One encounters wisdom and good sense on nearly every page." --The Wall Street Journal "Destined to become a classic." --The Millions "Dreyer can help you . . . with tips on punctuation and spelling. . . . Even better: He'll entertain you while he's at it." --Newsday
If you want to improve your chess the best place to start is looking how the great champs did it. Grandmaster Joel Benjamin introduces all seventeen World Chess Champions and describes their historical significance He shows what is important about their style of play and what you can learn from them. Benjamin presents two games by each champion, concentrating on verbal instruction rather than variations. Magic names such as Capablanca, Alekhine, Botvinnik, Tal, Karpov, Kasparov,they're all there, up to current World Champion Magnus Carlsen. How do they open the game? How do they develop their pieces? How do they conduct an attack or defend when necessary? All this is explained in lessons accessible to every post-beginners. Two Americans are included in this highly instructive manual. Of course the crystal-clear style of Bobby Fischer, the 11th World Chess Champion, guarantees some very memorable lessons. Additionally, Benjamin has also included Paul Morphy. The 19th century master from New Orleans never held and official title, but was clearly the best of the world during his short and dramatic career. Studying World Champion Chess for Juniors will be an extremely rewarding experience for ambitious youngsters. A lot of trainers and coaches will find it worthwhile to include the book in their curriculum. The author provides many suggestions for further study.
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