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Reta a tu familia o amigos a jugar a los detectives.Sólo tú sabrás la solución.Recopilación de 30 casos de intriga que se pueden resolver de forma individual o en grupo.La forma más divertida de aprender a ser un experto investigador.Los docentes encontrarán en él un excelente material didáctico.Todo empieza con la lectura de un enunciado como este: Un hombre se levanta de la cama. Está vestido con un traje muy elegante y también está...
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Chess players! Are you having trouble facing 1.e4? Is your Spanish too sticky and your Sicilian too sickly? Wrongfoot White with the Nimzowitsch Defence. Correspondence Chess Master and experienced author Marek Soszynski analyses 1.e4 Nc6 in detail, including sidelines and novelties, to give you a complete deviant repertoire against White's most popular first move.
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Le système de Londres est un système d'ouverture qui a gagné une popularité notable aussi bien parmi les grands maîtres que parmi les joueurs amateurs ces dernières années. Il existe plusieurs raisons principales à cette situation. La plus importante est probablement que, avec le soutien des programmes informatiques, la théorie des ouvertures est aujourd'hui incroyablement profonde, et les joueurs cherchent des moyens d'échapper à de longues...
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La variante Dragón de la Defensa Siciliana es una apertura extremadamente instructiva y emocionante debido a las ricas posibilidades tácticas e ideas posicionales que incorpora. Los juegos a menudo están en un filo de navaja para ambos oponentes, y una ligera desviación de la teoría o un error aparentemente insignificante puede resultar en una pérdida inmediata de la partida.Hay ciertas razones por las cuales el autor prefiere escribir un libro...
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The ultimate collection of an amazing 885 of the world's most astonishing facts. This meticulously crafted collection of 885 facts will ignite your curiosity and leave you marveling at the most incredible, mind-boggling, and fascinating facts gathered from the farthest corners of the globe. Perfect for trivia lovers, curious minds, and the endlessly inquisitive, each fact has been carefully researched and presented with a keen eye for the intriguing...
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There are currently many excellent books and videos available to help the player with everything from the fundamentals of stance, alignment, stroke and aiming through advanced shot making, strategies and tactics. I have utilized written, video and personal instruction in my efforts for continuous improvement. Many of the shots, drills and patterns presented in this book were developed from those sources.
The book is intended to be a working text...
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From the tense foreboding of Night Stalker to the competitive thrill of NFL Football, Mattel's Intellivision rocketed into homes across the U.S. in the early 1980s and transformed video gaming. It packed superb arcade action and thrilling family entertainment into one 16-bit system with the industry's first voice synthesis and controls unlike any other console. Combined with truly terrific games, the Intellivision seriously challenged Atari at the...
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"Embark on a journey through the heart and soul of one of the NBA's most tenacious franchises with 'Detroit Pistons Epic History: The Spirit of Motown'. This comprehensive volume delves deep into the Pistons' storied past, offering readers an intimate look at the team's evolution from its early days to its current status as a beacon of resilience and determination in professional basketball.From their inception, the Detroit Pistons have embodied the...
9) Tangrams
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Use the tans to make pictures and you will improve your lateral thinking and creativity. Now you can stretch the visual side of your brain – whatever your age!
* Over 200 puzzles for children and adults.
* Have fun developing your visual–spatial skills.
* Play at home or on the move.
10) Tangram
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Realice las figuras con las piezas y mejore su creatividad. –Desarrolle su memoria visual... tenga la edad que tenga!
* Más de 200 puzles para niños y adultos.
* Diviértase desarrollando las capacidades psicomotrices e intelectuales.
* Juegue en casa o en sus viajes.
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Trivia Night Moderators:Are You Looking For Fresh Content For Your Trivia Nights at Home or at the Bar?This book offers 700 multiple-choice questions in TV and Music from over 4 decades that will challenge any true fans of the genres.Here are the types of questions you'll find in this bookThe dogs on Magnum P.I. were named after which two Greek gods?Zeus and ApolloNike and HermesAres and AphroditeWhich crooner was interested in playing The Joker on...
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In American Roulette, Richard Marcus tells his never-before-heard story, of ripping off casinos. The book follows Marcus, along with several of the world's great professional casino cheaters, as he travels from Las Vegas to London and Monte Carlo, pilfering large sums of money from casinos by performing sleight of hand magic tricks with gaming chips. As skilled cheaters, they back up their moves with psychological setups to convince pit bosses that...
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"The Healer's Verses: Medical Mysteries in Rhyme for the Analytical Mind" stands as a profound addition to the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series, offering readers an enthralling journey into the heart of the medical field through the beauty and intricacy of poetry.This second installment delves deep into the world of healthcare, blending the art of healing with the elegance of verse to explore the mysteries, challenges,...
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Dive into the third installment of the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series with "The Educator's Epigrams: Learning Lore in Verse for the Enlightened Mind." This captivating collection weaves the intricate tapestry of education into the rich, rhythmic patterns of poetry, offering readers a unique voyage through the world of teaching and learning. Each epigram serves as a beacon, casting light upon the multifaceted roles, challenges,...
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A paean to play from an award-winning poet and a New York Times best-selling illustrator. The trappings of childhood change from generation to generation, but there are some timeless activities that every kid loves. Marilyn Singer and LeUyen Pham celebrate these universal types of play, from organized games such as hide-and-seek and hopscotch to imaginative play such as making mud soup or turning a stick into a magic wand. Lyrical poems and bold illustrations...
16) Guess About the Origin of Video Games and Their First Golden Age: 100 Questions – 3 Options – 1 Expl
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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF VIDEO GAMES AND THEIR FIRST GOLDEN AGE? In this book you will test your knowledge about the first video games and the rise of their popularity to become a million-dollar industry while you have fun and enjoy learning about the different successful video games and consoles of the 70s and early 80s. You will find a hundred questions about the first successful arcade machines such as Pong, Space Invaders, Asteroids...
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"The Techie's Riddles: IT-Inspired Poems for Curious Minds," the first book in the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series, is a unique blend of poetry and technology, offering a captivating journey through the world of information technology.Each riddle poem is designed to challenge and delight tech enthusiasts and poetry lovers alike. From algorithms to AI, and data privacy to digital transformation, this book explores a wide...
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"Mobile Mechanics: Inside the World of Smartphone Repair" offers an insightful journey into the captivating realm of smartphone repair, unveiling the intricate world hidden behind cracked screens and malfunctioning devices. Authored by [Author's Name], this book delves deep into the fascinating universe of mobile mechanics, shedding light on the skilled individuals who breathe life back into our indispensable gadgets.From shattered displays to water-damaged...
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For more than ten years, Diablo has been one of PC gaming's iconic and blockbuster franchises, with millions of players experiencing to this day all the adventure and terror in the world of Sanctuary.
Now, to tie-in with the long-awaited release of Blizzard Entertainment's all-new game, Diablo III, the original novel Deckard Cain will bridge the untold story of one of Diablo's most popular characters. Now a much older man, Deckard Cain is on a mission...
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