New Releases by Stuart Margulies

In this unique and original memoir, Jon Douglas Lindjordtraces his quest for humanity-kindness, compassion,an ability to transcend mechanistic thinking-in people,animals, and above all himself. Through a series ofvivid vignettes-a childhood encounter with Einstein, adrastic risk taken in the Army, a disturbingly successfulexperiment in hypnosis, a past life momentarilyrevealed in a parking lot, as well as telling momentswith the dogs and cats that have been among hisclosest companions-Lindjord takes us deep into hisfascinating psyche. A section of magnificently insightfulphotographs movingly reveals the inner lives-thehumanity-of those well-loved pets.

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A one-of-a-kind masterclass in chess from the greatest player of all time. Learn how to play chess the Bobby Fischer way with the fastest, most efficient, most enjoyable method ever devised. Whether you’re just learning the game or looking for more complex strategies, these practice problems and exercises will help you master the art of the checkmate. This book teaches through a programmed learning method: It asks you a question. If you give the right answer, it goes on to the next question. If you give the wrong answer, it explains why the answer is wrong and asks you to go back and try again. Thanks to the book’s unique formatting, you will work through the exercises on the right-hand side, with the correct answer hidden on the next page. The left-hand pages are intentionally printed upside-down; after reaching the last page, simply turn the book upside-down and work your way back. When you finish, not only will you be a much better chess player, you may even be able to beat Bobby Fischer at his own game!