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Set in the Acadian community of Grand-Pré, this novel tells the story of Yvonne de Lamourie and her people, who were forced to leave their homes by the British during the Expulsion of the Acadians in the mid-18th century. Roberts was one of Canada's most celebrated poets and writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Wisconsin

The Story of Yvonne de Lamourie

A Sister to Evangeline

Aaron Bunce

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

It rests deep in the ground, they say, an ancient burial treasure of unimaginable wealth. Riches to humble even the most prosperous men, locked away from time itself. But the Council's edict was clear - keep the tombs of the ancient dalan closed. Keep the past sealed. But where there is wealth, there is greed, and nothing stays buried forever. Thorben Paulson is an ordinary man, trying to raise his family the honest way. Unfortunately, the Council's tax collectors demand more and more each thaw, taking in both coin and food. For a branded man like Thorben, his checkered past means the burden is always greater. With hungry mouths to feed and winter on the horizon, Thorben's desperation grows. A visitor appears unexpectedly in town, a man from his past, carrying a map and a promise - enough coin to feed his family for the foreseeable future, in exchange for a single job. Not just any job, however. Thorben must delve once again, leave the sun behind and enter the underground crypts, the realm of the dead, and find priceless dalan relics. And yet, more lies in wait than things that sparkle and glimmer, and in Denoril, some things never truly die.

The Delving

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Stephenie Meyer

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A Novel

A member of a species that takes over the minds of human bodies, Wanderer is unable to disregard his host's love for a man in hiding, a situation that forces both possessor and host to become unwilling allies. A first adult novel by the author of Eclipse.

(First Edition) The Host

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Brian Herbert

Kevin J. Anderson

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

It is eighty-three years after the last of the thinking machines were destroyed in the Battle of Corrin, after Faykan Butler took the name of Corrino and established himself as the first Emperor of a new Imperium. Great changes are brewing that will shape and twist all of humankind.

The war hero Vorian Atreides has turned his back on politics and Salusa Secundus. The descendants of Abulurd Harkonnen Griffen and Valya have sworn vengeance against Vor, blaming him for the downfall of their fortunes. Raquella Berto-Anirul has formed the Bene Gesserit School on the jungle planet Rossak as the first Reverend Mother. The descendants of Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva have built Venport Holdings, using mutated, spice-saturated Navigators who fly precursors of Heighliners. Gilbertus Albans, the ward of the hated Erasmus, is teaching humans to become Mentats...and hiding an unbelievable secret.

The Butlerian movement, rabidly opposed to all forms of "dangerous technology," is led by Manford Torondo and his devoted Swordmaster, Anari Idaho. And it is this group, so many decades after the defeat of the thinking machines, which begins to sweep across the known universe in mobs, millions strong, destroying everything in its path.

Every one of these characters, and all of these groups, will become enmeshed in the contest between Reason and Faith. All of them will be forced to choose sides in the inevitable crusade that could destroy humankind forever....

(First Edition) Sisterhood of Dune

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Dorian Rogozenko

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Over the last ten years the Sveshnikov variation of the Sicilian Defence has become an immensely popular opening, played regularly at all levels. Top players of various styles have used it frequently, including Kramnik, Leko, Shirov and Kasparov. In this book Romanian grandmaster Dorian Rogozenko describes the current conditions surrounding this important opening. He comprehensively reviews modern practice and adds his own original analysis and conclusions. Impeccable in its theoretical accuracy, the true strength of this book lies in Rogozenkos talent for lucid explanation. With great care, he guides the reader through the complexity to the heart of each position.

The Sveshnikov Reloaded

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Jan Markos

In chess, the King's Indian Defence is one of Black's most ambitious and popular replies to 1.d4, so White needs to be well prepared. Jan Markos shows the way with three separate repertoires for White. Each of the lines he explains has a different style, ranging from solidly positional to wildly attacking. Expert chess analysis from a grandmaster. Explains how to tackle one of the most popular chess openings. Up-to-date analysis Jan Markos is a young chess grandmaster from Slovakia who has won many international tournaments.

Beat the Kid

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D. Agnos

Jouni Yrjola

Including Richter-Rauzer and Sozin Attacks

The Classical Sicilian is a response to the Sicilian Defence. Black develops in a standard fashion, allowing White to attack violently or quietly, while retaining the famed Sicilian counterpunch.

Easy Guide to the Classical Sicilian

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James Plaskett

The Grand Prix Attack is one of White's most aggressive counters to the Sicilian Defence. It leads to very complicated play and contains pitfalls for the unwary Black player. This guide describes and analyzes the moves.

Sicilian Grand Prix Attack

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The Sicilian Taimanov (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nc6) is one of Black's most flexible ways of meeting 1 e4. It leads to the kind of tense, dynamic positions that appeal to players with counter-attacking inclinations, such as Judit Polgar, Joel Lautier and Vasily Ivanchuk. Indeed, Bobby Fischer turned to the Taimanov in the decisive game of his famous match with Boris Spassky. In this book Grandmaster James Plaskett explains the strategy and tactics of this popular variation. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas, so that readers can quickly and confidently start to use the Sicilian Taimanov in their own games.

The Sicilian Taimanov

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Jan Pinski

Jacob Aagaard

The Kalashnikov is one of the most modern variations of the Sicilian Defence. As early as move four, Black lashes out in the centre and sets the tone for the rest of the game. Jan Pinski and Jacob Aagaard take a deep look at all the critical ideas and

Sicilian Kalashnikov

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Neil McDonald

Tournament

A favorite of leading players such as Vladimir Kramnik and Valery Salov, the Sveshnikov Sicilian is arguably the most dynamic and controversial line in the whole Sicilian Defense. Even though Black takes on potentially serious structural weaknesses, it gains fierce piece play as compensation. This state-of-the-art coverage of a razor-sharp line, shows how to take advantage of a winning maneuver. Intermediate

The Sveshnikov Sicilian

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John Emms

In this text, John Emms has selected 200 of the best chess moves of all time. In each case, the reader is given the chance to try to find the move, and solutions are provided, with lessons to be learned from each move.

The Most Amazing Chess Moves of All Time

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Danny Kopec

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Openings

The Sicilian Defence is arguably the most important of all chess openings. This text explains it in terms of typical plans and themes, rather than diving into dense reference material. The reader can grasp typical pawn structures and ideas before progressing to more advanced theory.

Mastering the Sicilian

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A. Martin

Byron Jacobs

Andrew Kinsman

Kate Butcher

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Hit Back from Move 3!

A guide to a counter-attacking gambit, this text examines the Benko Gambit, one of the most uncompromising responses to 1d4.

Benko Gambit

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Angus Dunnington

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Improve Your Results by Playing This Powerful Opening System

The King's Indian Attack is recommended by chess trainer Mark Dvoretsky as a good basis for building an opening repertoire. This opening should be ideal for players who want to master a system based on thematic ideas.

Ultimate Kings Indian Attack

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Nigel Davies

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A Unique Training Course to Improve Your Chess

Power Chess Program

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Steffen Pedersen

The Gambit Guide to the Benko Gambit

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Developments in the SICILIAN: SVESHNIKOV  1985-88

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The Queen's Indian Defence 

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Winning with the Grunfeld

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Winning with the Queen's Indian

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Raymond Keene

Winning with the Nimzo Indian

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Soltan Ribil

Gabor Kallai

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The Sveshnikov Reloaded

Jan Markos

Beat the Kid

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Easy Guide to the Classical Sicilian

James Plaskett

Sicilian Grand Prix Attack

James Plaskett

The Sicilian Taimanov

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Sicilian Kalashnikov

Neil McDonald

The Sveshnikov Sicilian

John Emms

The Most Amazing Chess Moves of All Time

Danny Kopec

Mastering the Sicilian

A. Martin; Byron Jacobs; Andrew Kinsman; Kate Butcher

Benko Gambit

Angus Dunnington

Ultimate Kings Indian Attack

Nigel Davies

Power Chess Program

Steffen Pedersen

The Gambit Guide to the Benko Gambit

Joe Gallagher

Developments in the SICILIAN: SVESHNIKOV 1985-88

Tony Miles

The Queen's Indian Defence

Andras Adorjan & Jeno Dory

Winning with the Grunfeld

Zoltan Ribli & Gabor Kallai

Winning with the Queen's Indian

Raymond Keene

Winning with the Nimzo Indian

Soltan Ribil; Gabor Kallai

Winning with the English

Raymond Keene; Shaun Taulbut

How to Play the Nimzo-Indian Defence

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