For the true chess fan the 64 squares of the chessboard represent a world of imaginative possibilities where a bright idea can make the difference between triumph & destruction victory & defeat. Each of these puzzles featured in this work re-creates that world putting the reader into a realistic game position with the tantalising task of finding that elusive winning idea. By taking on the challenge of these problems mastery of the many tactics of chess can be achieved: the pin the fork the skewer simplification removing the guard & so on. Ranked in three levels of difficulty
- beginner intermediate & tournament
- the puzzles will help build the mental muscles the game demands while providing hours of fun for players of all abilities.

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Decorate your front door with this festive wreath from the Manhattan Sparkle range. This wreath has plenty of thick bristle branches with white sparkly tips & large pine cones for a realistic effect. Measures 60 cm (24 inches) Please see our returns policy for restrictions on Premium Christmas Trees & Decorations. " ...

This jolly birthday card to celebrate the extremely momentous day of a 60th birthday is designed exclusively for WHSmith & features an illustration of a few bottles of booze & the words ‘youÂ’re sixty today itÂ’s time to say Â- hope you have a wonderful dayÂ’ on the front. The greeting inside reads ‘ Have a fantastic birthdayÂ’ & the card comes complete with a green envelope ready for posting..

Approximate dimensions: 22 x 10cm

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This bright birthday card designed exclusively for WHSmith to celebrate a 60th birthday has a big number 60 in violet on a white background decorated with multicoloured stars. This card is blank inside for your own message & comes complete with a green envelope ready for posting. Approximate dimensions: 12.5x 17.5cm ...

Stunning officially endorsed coffee table book commemorating the 50th anniversary of Tottenham Hotspur's famous League & Cup Double in 1961
- the first ' Double' achieved in the modern era of football. Beautifully presented within its' own real-cloth slipcase adorned in silver with the book's title & the iconic badge worn by the team during this historic season this lavish collector's item showcases previously unseen behind-the-scenes photographs & memorabilia & tells the story of the season through original newspaper cuttings tickets & match programmes. Put together by the editorial team who put together the Spurs Opus with the full co-operation of the surviving players & Tottenham Hotspur FC (and with full access to the historical archives at White Hart Lane) this sensational publication will be the focal point of the club's 1960/61 celebrations which will begin at the start of the 2010 season.
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Winter in South Dakota. Blowing snow icy roads a tired driver. A bus skids & crashes & is stranded in a gathering storm. Theres a small town twenty miles away where a vulnerable witness is guarded around the clock. Theres a strange stone building five miles further on all alone on the prairie. Theres a ruthless man who controls everything from the warmth of Mexico. Jack Reacher hitched a ride in the back of the bus. A life without baggage has many advantages. & crucial disadvantages too when it means facing the arctic cold without a coat. But hes equipped for the rest of his task. He doesnt want to put the world to rights. He just doesnt like people who put it to wrongs. ...

The same officials who are panic-stricken about Wiki Leaks revelations
- leaks" of information that every citizen in a democracy
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All manner of creative writers will find inspiration in this collection of intriguing & inspirational writing prompts. With unique prompts (from fix the plot of the worst movie youve ever seen to write a love letter to a person you dislike) & plenty of space to write this journal is sure to get the creative juices flowing. ...

Millions of home cooks have a food processor yet many underutilize this versatile appliance. George Geary & Judith Finlayson show busy home cooks how this time-saving appliance can help eliminate lengthy prep times & ensure great results. These superb & innovative recipes have been specifically created for use with food processors. From appetizers to soups to main courses to cookies & cakes these recipes make full use of this indispensable kitchen appliance. Many of the recipes have also been designed so that the bowl does not need to be cleaned along the way
- another time-saver. Here is a sampling of these delicious & foolproof dishes: Lemon-laced butterbean dip; Tzatziki; Country terrine; Summer borscht; Navy bean soup; Turkey mole; Chicken pot pie with mushrooms & leeks; Beef fajitas with guacamole; Southwestern brisket; Chorizo cakes; Creamy salmon lasagna; Three-herb pasta salad; Potato latkes; Tomato tartar sauce; Homemade ketchup; Red onion salsa; Onion marmalade; Strawberry muffins; Fresh tarragon dill bread; Chocolate chunk cookies; Lemon mist cheesecake. The authors also include comprehensive information on the food processor its safe usage & its basic parts plus an A to Z list of ingredients & how to process each. Extensive tips & techniques round out this complete reference to an appliance that should be in every home kitchen.
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* A thorough examination of the Battles of Smolensk & Roslavl packed with photos showing soldiers of the Heeresgruppe Mitte The invasion of Russia in June 1941 Operation Barbarossa was an enormous affair. It involved around 3 million German soldiers divided into 105 infantry & 32 panzer divisions. Initially the German assault knifed through Russian resistance & huge numbers of Red Army soldiers were surrounded. This volume by Hans Seidler is brimming with black & white photographs showing soldiers from Heeresgruppe Mitte. The focus is on the Battles of Smolensk & Roslavl conflicts that readers may not be terribly familiar with. The city of Smolensk commanded the route to the Russian capital of Moscow & as German forces closed in on it Russian forces launched a counterattack. This resulted in a large clash in early July 1941. However the German juggernaut could not be halted & Smolensk eventually fell on 16 July with half a million enemy soldiers caught in the Smolensk pocket. Soon after this General Guderian sought to defeat Soviet forces further east around the town of Roslavl. He launched a sudden & powerful attack on 1 August & within two days the town was taken. These twin battles were among the most decisive & swiftest of all German successes on the Eastern Front. The sharply reproduced photographs in the book show soldiers involved in the aforementioned fighting. Each photo is well captioned with pertinent details about uniform & equipment. The centerpiece of the book is four colour plates by the illustrator Dmitriy Zgonnik. These pictures show infantrymen in typical dress as they fight the Red Army with detailed explanation given about their equipment & dress. This is a most informative work on a location & period that is not well covered in other volumes about the German Army & it will provide a useful reference for history buffs as well as military modellers. ...