Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&N=3+4228 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696504 Divided into 11 chapters, The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Trivia looks at every aspect of our heads of state and presidential history. Many of the questions are accompanied with photographs of artifacts from the Smithsonians collections. 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Featuring stunning artwork from the groundbreaking video game and amazing in-game images, this comprehensive encyclopedia contains knowledge and Star Wars lore that go far beyond the realm of the game.--Jacket flap. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667789 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1609133 From his childhood, Vladimir Tukmakov realized that there was something special about his ability to play chess. He had it all--talent, skill and motivation. After winning many junior and student tournaments, he went on to play in fourteen Soviet championships at a time when these were considered some of the most powerful competitions in the world. You are now invited to join the author in a very personal autobiographical journey, as he traces his development from one of many gifted chessplaying children to a powerful international grandmaster, a member of the worlds chess elite. For Tukmakov, chess was more than just a hobby or passion--it was his profession. From talented boy and strong grandmaster to twice leading the Ukrainian team to gold medals in the 2004 and 2010 Olympiads, Tukmakovs story is a fascinating glimpse into the golden era of the Soviet School of Chess, and the trials and tribulations of individual will and genius. Included are dozens of photographs and over 40 deeply annotated games against some of the strongest chessplayers in the world.--P. 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Magical Mathematics covers the mathematics of juggling and shows how the I Ching connects to the history of probability and magic tricks both old and new. It tells the stories--and reveals the best tricks--of the eccentric and brilliant inventors of mathematical magic. 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