More than 60 million books sold in the Teach Yourself series! Understand the philosophy behind Go, and how modern developments have effected this enduringly popular game Be a Master at Go is a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating ancient game. With step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams, you will learn the concepts, tactics and strategies of the game, whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced player aiming to reach club level. Includes: - The origins and history of the game, and developments in computer and Internet Go - One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started - Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience - Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress - Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

Provides step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions for using LEGO bricks to construct castles, fortresses, catapults and fantasy figures inspired by the medieval period and pop culture, including a Game of Thrones dragon. Original.

Toy of the Year, Toy of the Century, Greatest Toy of All Time . . .

Presents a guide to constructing toys, miniature buildings, and art projects with LEGOs, covering topics such as scale, bonding patterns, model designs, grids, mosaics, games, tools, and techniques.

Rock Paper Scissors (RPS), the ultimate decision-making tool, is played the world over. By the late twentieth century, however, the sport's illustrious governing body, the World Rock Paper Scissors Society, had fallen on hard times. It was then that brothers Douglas and Graham Walker boldly took up the challenge to restore the World RPS Society to its former glory, and now they bring you the ultimate strategy guide to this time-honored game. The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide covers the whole RPS scene from the school yard to the pro level, including RPS culture around the world, the personality behind each throw, and secrets of the RPS masters. Learn how to intimidate your opponent and anticipate his next move. Get the answers to burning questions such as "Does Rock crush Scissors, or are Scissors dulled by Rock?" and "Who invented RPS?" Forget about flipping a coin or consulting your Magic 8 Ball -- Rock Paper Scissors is the only decision-making tool anyone needs.

Provides more than a hundred puzzles dealing with logic, spatial relationships, language, code, symbols, and mazes

The LEGO Architect is your guide to creating amazing LEGO buildings. Travel through history and explore Neoclassical, Art Deco, Brutalist, Modernist, and other famous architectural styles. Each chapter includes a discussion of the architectural movement, photographs of famous real-life buildings, a gallery of exemplary LEGO models, as well as step-by-step building instructions for your very own mini models. Snap together some bricks, and learn all about architecture the fun way!