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History of Chess

Enriched edition. From Indian Origins to European Evolution: Cultural History, Strategic Development, and Ancient Board-Game Roots

by H. J. R. Murray ...

In 'History of Chess' by H. J. R. Murray, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the origins and evolution of this intellectual game. Written in a scholarly and detailed manner, the book delves into the cultural and historical significance of chess, exploring its impact on society and its enduring popularity throughout the centuries. Murray's literary style is both informative and ... Read more

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In 'History of Chess' by H. J. R. Murray, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the origins and evolution of this intellectual game. Written in a scholarly and detailed manner, the book delves into the cultural and historical significance of chess, exploring its impact on society and its enduring popularity throughout the centuries. Murray's literary style is both informative and
... Read more
The History of Chess

by H. J. R. Murray ...

Murray's History of Chess is regarded as the most authoritative and most comprehensive history of the game. Murray's aim is threefold: to present as complete a record as is possible of the varieties of chess that exist or have existed in different parts of the world; to investigate the ultimate origin of these games and the circumstances of the invention of chess; and to trace the development of ... Read more

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Murray's History of Chess is regarded as the most authoritative and most comprehensive history of the game. Murray's aim is threefold: to present as complete a record as is possible of the varieties of chess that exist or have existed in different parts of the world; to investigate the ultimate origin of these games and the circumstances of the invention of chess; and to trace the development of
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Broken Olive Branches

by Stephanie Rabig, Mae Murray, Sonia Sulaiman, Julia LaFond, H.V. Patterson, Pedro Iniguez, Aquino Loayza, Derek Hutchins, Pixie Bruner, Safia Kazi, Vicente Francisco Garcia, Leticia Urieta, Leon Saul, Elena Greer, Dianna Gunn, Patrick Barb, Laurel Hightower, Alice Scott, Rick Selars, Caitlin Marceau, Rachel Roth, Caleb Butler, Caitlin K. McIntosh, Mark Peters, Anj Baker, Sarah R. New, Zahra Linsky, Aysha U. Farah, Cheyanne Brabo, JP Relph, Briar Ripley Page, Alex Wallace, Xavier Searle, A.L. Davidson, Nicole Tota, J.R. Santos ...

This is a charity anthology; all proceeds will be donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid).Over 30 authors in the horror community donated stories to help the civilians of Palestine. Among the stories are:-- codependent necromancers-- a spy discovers a supernatural weapon that might turn the tide of the war-- a Girl Scout troop camping trip goes ... Read more

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This is a charity anthology; all proceeds will be donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid).Over 30 authors in the horror community donated stories to help the civilians of Palestine. Among the stories are:-- codependent necromancers-- a spy discovers a supernatural weapon that might turn the tide of the war-- a Girl Scout troop camping trip goes
... Read more
Dragons & Goblins & Wizards, Oh My! - Tales of the Triad, Book Two

Tales of the Triad, #2

by R J Murray ...

Series Book 2 - Tales of the Triad
The second book in the series Tales of the Triad. A post apocalyptic tale of wizards, magic and dragons.The survivors, now established on the Citadel, the plateau that sprang up in central Florida, must continue to deal with the changes taking place in the human race.Goblins, Elves and Dwarfs are joined by other creatures, some friendly to man and others hostile.Dragons are once again seen flying ... Read more

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The second book in the series Tales of the Triad. A post apocalyptic tale of wizards, magic and dragons.The survivors, now established on the Citadel, the plateau that sprang up in central Florida, must continue to deal with the changes taking place in the human race.Goblins, Elves and Dwarfs are joined by other creatures, some friendly to man and others hostile.Dragons are once again seen flying
... Read more
The Event - Tales of the Triad, Book One

Tales of the Triad, #1

by R J Murray ...

Series Book 1 - Tales of the Triad
The first book of 'Tales of the Triad'.Seven billion people die overnight, killed by a change affecting entire galaxies. John, a resident of Florida, awakens to find himself on a plateau half a mile high in central Florida, the only survivor in the entire state. Others awaken and find themselves alone in destroyed cities or laying beside empty highways, changed by the event in ways they cannot yet ... Read more

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The first book of 'Tales of the Triad'.Seven billion people die overnight, killed by a change affecting entire galaxies. John, a resident of Florida, awakens to find himself on a plateau half a mile high in central Florida, the only survivor in the entire state. Others awaken and find themselves alone in destroyed cities or laying beside empty highways, changed by the event in ways they cannot yet
... Read more
Lyra - Tales of the Triad, Book Four

Tales of the Triad, #4

by R J Murray ...

Series Book 4 - Tales of the Triad
The fourth book in the series Tales of the Triad. Lyra is the story of a young Elf learning who and what she is through love and war, set against the background of life in the Triad Kingdom.Most of the Elves in the Triad are High Elves, dark, serious and somewhat bloodthirsty. Lyra, a small, constantly giggling young Elf, loves bright colors, butterflies and dancing in the meadows. She is not well ... Read more

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The fourth book in the series Tales of the Triad. Lyra is the story of a young Elf learning who and what she is through love and war, set against the background of life in the Triad Kingdom.Most of the Elves in the Triad are High Elves, dark, serious and somewhat bloodthirsty. Lyra, a small, constantly giggling young Elf, loves bright colors, butterflies and dancing in the meadows. She is not well
... Read more
The Dark Lands - Tales of the Triad, Book Five

Tales of the Triad, #5

by R J Murray ...

Series Book 5 - Tales of the Triad
Book Five in the series Tales of the TriadAfter two hundred years of living and working in the Triad Kingdom, Phillip was tired of using his magic to load grain silos and ships. He had been hanging with the same friends for longer than many people had been alive, drinking beer and eating pizza after work for almost a century. He was in a rut that was so deep he could barely see the sky. He felt ... Read more

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Book Five in the series Tales of the TriadAfter two hundred years of living and working in the Triad Kingdom, Phillip was tired of using his magic to load grain silos and ships. He had been hanging with the same friends for longer than many people had been alive, drinking beer and eating pizza after work for almost a century. He was in a rut that was so deep he could barely see the sky. He felt
... Read more
Emma - Tales of the Triad, Book Six

Tales of the Triad, #6

by R J Murray ...

Series Book 6 - Tales of the Triad
Emma is the post apocalyptic tale of a young girl learning about herself and her world. Born in the kingdom of Tamarkand, a land founded three hundred years before by one of the dark wizards who fled the Citadel, she was the youngest of four in a family where girls were unwanted and unnamed. Known only as Girl, she was sold at age eight to a strange man from the Guild. She soon learns that people ... Read more

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Emma is the post apocalyptic tale of a young girl learning about herself and her world. Born in the kingdom of Tamarkand, a land founded three hundred years before by one of the dark wizards who fled the Citadel, she was the youngest of four in a family where girls were unwanted and unnamed. Known only as Girl, she was sold at age eight to a strange man from the Guild. She soon learns that people
... Read more
Elizabeth Tales of the Triad book 7

Tales of the Triad, #7

by R J Murray ...

Series Book 7 - Tales of the Triad
John's family has decided to join the Triad. His great-granddaughter is the first to come to school on the Citadel. John's big concern is how the other students will react to having a Goblin in their class. Elizabeth is also a problem, believing herself to be above others as the granddaughter of a Queen. Her open rebellion is triggered by another students betrayal. She runs away, stealing a ... Read more

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John's family has decided to join the Triad. His great-granddaughter is the first to come to school on the Citadel. John's big concern is how the other students will react to having a Goblin in their class. Elizabeth is also a problem, believing herself to be above others as the granddaughter of a Queen. Her open rebellion is triggered by another students betrayal. She runs away, stealing a
... Read more
The Pirate Bay Collection: History, Trues Stories & Most Famous Pirate Novels

History of Pirates, Trues Stories & Most Famous Pirate Novels

by Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Charles Kingsley, Howard Pyle, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Walter Scott, Alexandre Dumas, Frederick Marryat, Washington Irving, Harold MacGrath, Joseph Lewis French, William Clark Russell, Harry Collingwood, Max Pemberton, Charles Boardman Hawes, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, R. M. Ballantyne, G. A. Henty, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, F. Scott Fitzgerald, W. H. G. Kingston, Charles Johnson, Maturin Murray Ballou ...

Set sail on a thrilling literary expedition with *The Pirate Bay Collection: History, True Stories & Most Famous Pirate Novels*, an anthology that captures the essence of nautical adventure through the ages. This collection offers an immersive foray into the tempestuous world of piracy, threading together tales of swashbuckling exploits, moral quandaries, and the eternal quest for freedom across ... Read more

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Set sail on a thrilling literary expedition with *The Pirate Bay Collection: History, True Stories & Most Famous Pirate Novels*, an anthology that captures the essence of nautical adventure through the ages. This collection offers an immersive foray into the tempestuous world of piracy, threading together tales of swashbuckling exploits, moral quandaries, and the eternal quest for freedom across
... Read more
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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Hunt Plate

by MJ Murray ...

Narrated by Kyle Murray ...

Series Audiobook 2 - A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series
Unabridged

42 min

Dylan and Emily are back in book #2 of this series. This time, someone stole the bases from the baseball field. Can they track down the culprit in time for practice?Dylan and his little sister, Emily, don’t go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Their trusty dog, Theodore, is always by their sides, ready to lend a helping paw. One sunny Saturday, the trio heads to the ball field for some ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dylan and Emily are back in book #2 of this series. This time, someone stole the bases from the baseball field. Can they track down the culprit in time for practice?Dylan and his little sister, Emily, don’t go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Their trusty dog, Theodore, is always by their sides, ready to lend a helping paw. One sunny Saturday, the trio heads to the ball field for some
... Read more
A History of Chess

The Original 1913 Edition

by H. J. R. Murray ...

An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope ... Read more

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An epic work that took more than a decade to complete, A History of Chess, originally published in 1913, is a historic undertaking that shattered preconceptions about the game upon publication. Over a century later, Murray’s research and conclusions, in which he argues that chess originated in India, are still widely accepted by most chess historians.Undertaking such a pioneering task, the scope
... Read more

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