|
|
|
 Art of Chess Analysis By Jan Timman 1997 | 207 Pages | ISBN: 1857441796 | PDF | 4 MB This version of the book is the first English translation of the second edition (1993) of the first edition (1980). The second edition was never published in english. The 1997 edition contains all of the material from the 1993 edition and some further minor corrections.All Grandmasters are able to devote themselves body and soul to actually playing a game of chess, but few indeed are able to the same when analysing the games of their fellow Grandmasters. Yet it was by this method thatTimman, following the teachings of Botvinnik, trained himself to become one of the finest analysts in the world - and why his annotations to this carefully selected collection of games are acknowledged to be of a depth and quality rarely seen in chess literature. Each game is critically dissected, and each claim of a mistake backed up by hard analysis. In striving for perfection, Timman seeks to discover the truth of each game; to provide not just a wonderful annotated game, but to present the definitive evaluation behind a top-class struggle between two great minds. This book, long hailed as classic, has been fully revised by Timman for this enlarged new edition. Dutch Grandmaster Jan Timman has been one of the world's leading players since the mid-1970s. His outstanding tournament record includes victories at Linares, Wijk aan Zee, Amsterdam, Tilburg and numerous other top-class events. He is also an exceptional match player, and has been a permanent fixture in the final stages of the World Championship cycle over the past 10 years  Are Leaders Born or Are They Made?: The Case of Alexander the Great By Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries 2004 | 114 Pages | ISBN: 1855753154 | PDF | 10 MB What makes a great leader? Can leadership be learned or are great leaders born and not made?Manfred Kets de Vries answers these questions, and many more, in his innovative and fresh look at the timeless theme of effective leadership. His engaging study of the life of Alexander the Great, the charismatic leader who created an empire that spanned most of the ancient world, provides an in-depth look at the psychodynamics of leadership that will be of use to contemporary leaders in business and politics, and to consulting and training organizations.In the first part of the book, the author weaves the fascinating tale of Alexander's life, whilst highlighting his considerable leadership skills. He then analyses Alexander's personality and behavior from a clinical perspective to demonstrate the psychological forces that shaped those leadership qualities. He looks at the key facets of Alexander's leadership technique in detail, as a practical demonstration of effective leadership, and concludes by cataloguing Alexander's strengths and, just as importantly, his weaknesses for the vital lessons in leadership. In this way, Manfred Kets de Vries creates a compelling vision of leadership that no one can afford to ignore.Lavishly illustrated, this exquisite volume is a joy to read, provoking both introspection and inspiration in the minds of its readers. Vital for all managers and management consultants, MBA students, and all concerned with effective leadership.  Ven Chow, David Maidment, Larry Mays, "Applied Hydrology" English | 1988 | ISBN: 0070108102, 0071001743 | 572 pages | PDF | 20.9 MB This text is designed for a hydrologist, civil, or agricultural engineer. The text presents an integrated approach to hydrology, using the hydrologic/system or control volume as a mechnism for analyzing hydrologic problems.
 Animal Facts 101: All about the Weird, Wide, and Wonderful World of Animals that Inhabit the World We Live In by Jane Gooden English | 2021 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B094GG114L | 206 pages | EPUB | 0.26 Mb Animals are Always There For Us  Angel Investor School: The Complete Guide To Become a Modern Angel Investor by Mr Agustin Rubini English | July 27, 2021 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09BGM11JP | 200 pages | EPUB | 0.34 Mb The best guide to becoming a modern angel investor!  Analyse Your Chess By Crouch, Colin 2010 | 187 Pages | ISBN: 1857446364 | PDF | 10 MB The main reason why we lose at chess is no big secret: we all make unnecessary mistakes! But simply acknowledging this fact isn't enough to help us improve. The big question is, how can we eliminate these mistakes from our game, or at least keep them to an absolute minimum? Colin Crouch tackles this vital subject face-to-face. Drawing upon his considerable experience, he looks back at critical moments within games where mistakes are made, and examines how we can recognise the danger signs and avoid making impulsive decisions. The reader is constantly challenged by exercises, which provide perfect training for real over-the-board battles. This title offers essential training to eliminate mistakes. It provides advice on how to improve calculation and assessment. It includes over 50 carefully planned exercises.  An Examination of Plato's Doctrines: Volume 2 Plato on Knowledge and Reality By I. M. Crombie 2012 | 588 Pages | ISBN: 1138007684 | PDF | 12 MB Ian Crombie s impressive volumes provide a comprehensive interpretation of Plato s doctrines. Volume 2 deals with more technical philosophical topics, including the theory of knowledge, philosophy of nature, and the methodology of science and philosophy. Each volume is self-contained.  Amphibians: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by T. S. Kemp English | October 1st, 2021 | ISBN: 0198842988 | 160 pages | True EPUB | 2.30 MB Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring  Algebraic Specifications in Software Engineering: An Introduction By Ivo Van Horebeek; Johan Lewi 2011 | 350 Pages | ISBN: 364275032X | DJVU | 3 MB "I prefer to view formal methods as tools. the use of which might be helpful." E. W. Dijkstra Algebraic specifications are about to be accepted by industry. Many projects in which algebraic specifications have been used as a design tool have been carried out. What prevents algebraic specifications from breaking through is the absence of introductory descriptions and tools supporting the construction of algebraic specifications. On the one hand. interest from industry will stimulate people to make introductions and tools. whereas on the other hand the existence of introductions and tools will stimulate industry to use algebraic specifications. This book should be seen as a contribution towards creating this virtuous circle. The book will be of interest to software designers and programmers. It can also be used as material for an introductory course on algebraic specifications and software engineering at undergraduate or graduate level. Nowadays. there is general agreement that in large software projects appropriate specifications are a must in order to obtain quality software. Informal specifications alone are certainly not appropriate because they are incomplete. inconsistent. inaccurate and ambiguous and they rapidly become bulky and therefore useless. The only way to overcome this problem is to use formal specifications. An important remark here is that a specification formalism (language) alone is not sufficient. What is also needed is a design method to write specifications in that formalism.  Alexa Weik von Mossner, "Affective Ecologies: Empathy, Emotion, and Environmental Narrative " English | ISBN: 0814254012 | 2017 | 284 pages | PDF | 2 MB Affective Ecologies: Empathy, Emotion, and Environmental Narrative explores our emotional engagement with environmental narrative. Focusing on the American cultural context, Alexa Weik von Mossner develops an ecocritical approach that draws on the insights of affective science and cognitive narratology. This approach helps to clarify how we interact with environmental narratives in ways that are both biologically universal and culturally specific. In doing so, it pays particular attention to the thesis that our minds are both embodied (in a physical body) and embedded (in a physical environment), not only when we interact with the real world but also in our engagement with imaginary worlds. |
: 