It is 1483, and Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke, a Cornish knight, is about to ride into battle. On the eve of his departure, he composes a letter to his four young children, consisting of twenty virtues that
‘Never announce you are a Knight, simply behave as one. You are better than no one, and no one is better than you.’ When Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke was a boy, his grandfather taught him how to be a knigh
It is 1483, and Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke, a Cornish knight, is about to ride into battle. On the eve of his departure, he composes a letter to his four young children, consisting of twenty virtues that
It is 1483, and Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke, a Cornish knight, is about to ride into battle. On the eve of his departure, he composes a letter to his four young children, consisting of twenty virtues that
An interactive, laugh-out-loud picture book about paying attention and listening, with a gentle approach to mindfulness—perfect for fans of The Monster at the End of This Book.Beware! This book has ru
“The Soviet knight is dying inside his armour.”“Glasnost” is on everyone’s lips, but the rules of the game haven’t changed for either side. When a beautiful Russian woman foists off a manuscript on an
Chess as you’ve never seen it before―Basher brings one of the world’s most popular games to life in his unique, memorable way!What takes 2 people, 32 pieces, and 64 squares? It’s chess, mate! How’s that for an opening gambit? This game of strategy has been around for thousands of years and it gives your brain a real workout. But you don’t have to be a brainiac to have fun playing chess, as Basher brings you his unique guide to the game that has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the last two years. Game on!First, get the basics with clear explanations of the pieces and how they move. Then move on to read about rules, strategy, and famous games. You can also meet the world's chess greats, from the youngest-ever grand master, Abimanuyi Mishra, to current stars Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar.CONTENTSIntroduction: Sissa, the mythical inventor of chessCh 1. Piece Patrol• The Board• Pawn• Bishop• Knight• Rook• Queen• KingCh 2. Team Tactical• Opening• Castling• Gambit• Middlegame• Che