Includes an introduction to the rules of chess, suggestions for developing strategic plans, exercises, and a discussion of play between humans and computers.
"Plato is ... one of the most .. influential thinkers in history ... This book examines the key ideas and explains them in a way so that someone who is uninitiated into the world of Plato, or philosophy generally, can gain insights into his life, his legacy, what he had to say, and why it is still relevant"--Back cover.
A comprehensive guide to volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis that discusses how the Earth moves, eruptions, types of volcanoes, hazards, climate, how they are monitored, tectonics, warning systems, and more.
A comprehensive introduction to music theory that provides clear explanations, practical activities, and an accompanying CD to explore the mechanics of music.
Written by two of the most well-known and respected experts in the beekeeping community, this is a new and updated edition of a popular reference title which contains everything the beginner, or even intermediate, beekeeper could need.
A guide to creating mosaics that explains the basic techniques, traces its history, offers project suggestions, and profiles designs from around the world.