301 results for 'Fischer, Gayle'

Deviations: A Collection of Writing by Gayle S. RubinThis collection brings together key writings by Gayle S. Rubin, a pioneering theorist and activist in feminist, lesbian and gay studies since the...

This intimate and behind-the-scenes celebration of the friendship between two beloved TV stars is a worthwhile read for anyone who loves comedy and behind-the-scenes stories. Jenna Fischer and Angela...

A tragic discovery in Exeter sets off a chain of events in this gripping police procedural. A taxi driver is found murdered with no apparent enemies, leaving behind only dozens of fingerprints inside...

Bobby Fischer is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. His name is instantly recognizable to anyone with an interest in the game. However, many of his games have remained...

A house fire reveals a body, but DS Pete Gayle suspects something more sinister is at play. As he delves deeper into the case, he must navigate his own personal struggles and the pressure to solve...

When a young girl goes missing outside her school, Detective Sergeant Pete Gayle's first day back at Exeter CID is turned into a desperate search for answers. As the investigation unfolds, Pete's own...

Bobby Fischer and His World by John Donaldson is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and career of the enigmatic chess player. Through meticulous research, Donaldson uncovers...

Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of ChessA poignant and introspective account of one father's journey as he watches his son become a chess prodigy, Fred...

Ashes in the Snow by Oriana Ramunno is a haunting and emotionally dynamic mystery set against the backdrop of Auschwitz during World War II. In December 1943, a young Jewish prisoner named Gioele...

Bobby Fischer Goes to War: The True Story of how the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match of All Time In 1972, the world of chess was set to witness a clash of titans. The Soviet Union,...

Fischer Black and the Revolutionary Idea of Finance by Perry Mehrling is a fascinating history of the development of modern finance. This book tells the story of Fischer Black, a creative genius who...

Aaron Stein's life has been put on hold. His friends have moved on with their lives, leaving him to run his family's struggling bookshop in the Cascade Mountains. But when he meets Hannah, everything...

The Real Bobby Fischer: A Year with the Chess Genius Petra Dautov's book offers a unique glimpse into the life of Bobby Fischer, the enigmatic 11th World Chess Champion. In 1990, Fischer lived in...

Germany, 1947, is a nation in turmoil. The Allied occupation has brought division and uncertainty, as ideologies clash and former enemies become unlikely allies. Amidst this chaos, Otto Fischer...

Fifty years after one of chess's most infamous matches, Mark Taimanov shares his personal account of the drama and tension that unfolded. In 1971, Robert James Fischer defeated Taimanov by a score of...

Black & White is a graphic novel biography that tells the story of Bobby Fischer, from his early life as a chess prodigy to his descent into madness and infamy. Born in Brooklyn, Fischer's solitary...

Bobby Fischer Rediscovered Revised And Updated Edition by Andrew Soltis explores the entire career of an American chess grandmaster and eleventh World Chess Champion. This updated edition features...

With a Probability of Being Seen. Dorothee and Konrad Fischer: Archives of an Attitude presents a unique perspective on the life and work of Konrad Fischer, a key figure in the development of...

Bobby Fischer's phenomenal run in chess began with a dramatic turn of events. After initially missing his chance to qualify for the 1970 Interzonal Tournament, he was given a second opportunity when...

All Traitors' Day: The Sixth Otto Fischer Novel by Jim McDermott In June 1953, East Germany's economic master plan collapses, plunging the country into chaos. As workers and citizens take to the...

Garry Kasparov's in-depth analysis of Bobby Fischer's greatest games is a must for serious chess players. The world number one and widely regarded as the greatest player ever, Kasparov examines...

In April 1955, Germany's future looks bright as it signs a peace treaty with the Allies. However, the nation's past continues to cast a shadow, and those tasked with its defence are not immune to the...

Doctor Fischer's parties are infamous for their dark humour and scathing satire. A millionaire with a taste for the macabre, he invites his guests to indulge in his twisted entertainments, exposing...

Bobby Fischer: A Study of His Approach to Chess The return of American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer to competitive chess in 1992 has reignited interest in the games of one of the most determined World...

Berlin-Lichterfelde, December 1944 - the heart of an empire stands upon the precipice. France has been lost, and the eastern territories are marked out as lebensraum for future German generations. A...

Arno Fischer: Eine Reise explores the life and work of a significant figure in 20th-century German photography. Through his diverse career, Fischer captured both the glamour of urban streets and the...

A unique exploration of the intersection of art and psychology, this book presents an in-depth dialogue between two women from different fields. In 2015, Marina Abramovic, a renowned performance...

On one day in New York City, three young people's paths intersect in unexpected ways.A chance encounter in Central Park sets off a chain of events as they confront the secrets and struggles that have...

Bobby Fischer: The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion The chess world was dominated by the Soviets in the years following World War II, with players like Botvinnik,...

Siege Works: The Fifth Otto Fischer Novel by Jim McDermott is set against the backdrop of Berlin in September 1948. Tensions are running high as the Cold War begins to take shape, with the Soviet...

The Greatest Secret of Bobby Fischer (Autographed) A unique and personal perspective on the life of chess legend Bobby Fischer. Nenad Nesh. Stankovic, someone who has spent years seeking the truth,...

Stettin, 1945/6, stands at the crossroads of two worlds. A city in turmoil, its residents struggling to hold onto a fading history as the Red Army supervises the stripping out of industrial machinery...

Discover the genius of Bobby Fischer's chess moves. This interactive guide features 101 brilliant, ingenious, and outrageous chess moves, each one that either forced checkmate or led to an...

This collection of articles by Constance T. Fischer brings together her key contributions to Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment, exploring its conceptual foundations and practical applications...

The Match of All Time: A Behind-the-Scenes Account of the 1972 Fischer-Spassky World Chess Championship in Reykjavik. In 1972, Iceland's bid to host the world title match between Soviet icon Boris...

A Widow's Journey: Reflections on Walking Alone by Gayle Roper If you're navigating the darkest days following the loss of a loved one, you're not alone. Gayle Roper, a recent widow herself,...

Deer in My Garden: A New Perspective on Chess Strategy The traditional approach to chess has long been based on a single setup, but what happens when we rearrange the pieces behind the pawns? This...

Develop your strategic expertise with 100 exercises from the world's top players. This book offers a unique training opportunity for club players, combining analysis of champion games with practical...

Bobby Fischer's 60 Memorable Games is a comprehensive guide to chess tactics and strategies, featuring 60 of his most memorable games. The book provides a unique insight into Fischer's thought...

The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path In times of uncertainty, we often wish the world could be otherwise. With a touch of imagination, it can be. Norman Fischer explores...

Hieronymus Bosch: the Complete Works is a comprehensive volume that delves into the enigmatic paintings and drawings of the Netherlandish artist. With 500 years since his death, Bosch's works...

All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings for Children invites young readers to explore the wonders of the natural world during the Advent season. Beautifully illustrated with radiant...

Strangers living worlds apart, yet connected by a shared past, Kerry Hayes and Noah Martineau embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.When Kerry, a single mother living on a tough...

Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun and friendship, but in reality, he's struggling to connect with others. When his daughter announces she's coming to visit,...

A year in the lives of three couples, each navigating love, relationships and life's special moments. For Melissa and Paul, the past five years apart have left a lingering sense of longing. Chris and...

The Triumph Bonneville and TR6 Motorcycle Restoration Guide 1956-83 by David Gaylin is a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and owners of these iconic motorcycles. First produced in the late 1950s,...

Wandeka Gayle's stories are characterised by their empathy and understanding of everyday life. Her young black women protagonists take risks to encounter the white world, often with mixed results...

Mike Gayle's humorous take on growing up is presented in this candid and relatable memoir. As he approaches his tenth wedding anniversary, second child, and 40th birthday, Gayle reflects on the state...

The War Diary of Baroness Von Richthofen, Mother of Eagles, is a unique and personal account of life in Germany during World War I. Written by Baroness Kunigunde von Richthofen, this book offers a...

The Eczema Detox is a comprehensive guide to cutting your total chemical load and creating healthy, clear skin from the inside out. Based on a decade of research with hundreds of skin disorder...

The Vulva by Gayle Fischer and Jennifer Bradford is a comprehensive guide to understanding conditions affecting the vulval area. Despite their commonality, these issues often remain unaddressed due...

Blippi's Music Player Storybook is a fun and interactive book that lets you imagine Blippi driving all sorts of vehicles. The story is accompanied by a music player that includes 12 instrumental...

The Federalist Papers (with Introductions by Edward Gaylord Bourne and Goldwin Smith) In 1787, a Constitutional Convention was convened to debate the form of government that should be established in...

A heartwarming love story about finding connection in the most unexpected places. Gayle and Martin's relationship blossoms over ten years, as they meet annually on a tiny island off the Welsh coast...

A heartwarming Christmas family saga that explores the complexities of family relationships and the power of forgiveness. When Gayle, a successful businesswoman, is forced to re-evaluate her life...

The Spiritual Journey With Bell's Palsy: How to Overcome Your Condition to Have an Abundance of Health by Bernice GayleDiscover the power of self-awareness and honesty in overcoming Bell's palsy and...

A beautifully written and thought-provoking novel about an unlikely friendship that will leave you both laughing and on the edge of tears. Mike Gayle's latest story is a powerful exploration of human...

Amber arrives home on her bike on a spring afternoon, expecting a normal day. But her mother's scream changes everything. Amber died seven years ago, yet she's now back on the same bicycle. This...

Cracking the PM Interview is a comprehensive guide to landing a product management role in a startup or bigger tech company. The book covers the ambiguously-named "PM" role, which varies across...

Rita Williams-Garcia's Like Sisters on the Homefront is a powerful and thought-provoking novel about one girl's discovery of her family history. When 14-year-old Gayle gets into trouble, she's sent...

Healing the Traumatized Soul by Gayle Rogers Ph. D. This book tells the powerful stories of women who have overcome childhood sexual abuse and now live victorious lives. Their experiences are a...

Gayle Windham lives with the weight of responsibility, longing for freedom from society's expectations and his father's demands. In his London townhouse, he finds himself drawn to Anna Seaton, the...

Conversations with My Unbelieving Friend by Michael Gayle offers a unique perspective on religious beliefs and their impact on individuals. Through semi-fictitious conversations, the author addresses...

The murder of a homeless woman triggers an avalanche in the cutthroat world of TV news. Clare Carlson, a TV news director, is shocked when the media barely covers her death, despite her own reporting...

A Shot of Murder Large Print by Brenda Gayle is a gripping historical mystery that follows Charley Hall as she investigates a murder in 1948 Kingston, Canada. Frustrated with her demotion to the...

The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage and Justice by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon In 2014, an unlikely revolution took place in northeastern Syria, one that would change the course of...

A 35-year-old man living in a small town on Long Island feels unfulfilled with his life. His world changes when he starts writing scripts for television and meets famous actors, including Peter Falk...

Mr Commitment explores the complexities of modern relationships through the story of a man trying to change his ways. Mike Gayle's second novel delves into themes of responsibility and commitment.The...

These inventive and surprising stories and fragments reflect the world in all its diversity. Gayl Jones's characters navigate complex identities and unorthodox longings, set against historical and...

Practitioner's Guide to Emotion Regulation in School-Aged Children by Gayle L. MacklemThis practical guide addresses the significant challenge of emotional regulation in children, providing...

A century after Andrew Carnegie's funding of public libraries in Kansas, women are once again coming together to rebuild their community. Angelina returns to her father's hometown of New Hope to...

The Good Life: Aspiration, Dignity and the Anthropology of Wellbeing by Edward Fischer In exploring how people from different cultural backgrounds pursue the "good life," anthropologist Edward...

The brilliance and tumult of the Bobby Fischer years changed the chess world forever. This collection of highlights from the legendary Fischer era to today offers priceless coverage of two champions:...

Sherlockian Stories and Studies by Gayle Lange Puhl is a collection of entertaining adventures and essays on various Sherlockian subjects. Included are two well-reviewed stories, "Colonel Warburton's...

Jenna Fischer's journey to becoming a professional actor was marked by eight long years of struggle and frustration. Determined to succeed, she faced rejection and doubt, but also learned valuable...

Jane Addams's Evolutionary Theorizing Constructing "Democracy and Social Ethics" by Marilyn Fischer is a groundbreaking exploration of the philosopher's work. Fischer delves into the intellectual...

Anthropology in the Meantime: Experimental Ethnography, Theory, and Method for the Twenty-first Century by Michael M. J. Fischer. In this groundbreaking work, Michael M. J. Fischer presents a new...

The Black History Truth - JamaicaThis book sheds light on the injustices perpetrated by the British in Jamaica during the 16th to 19th centuries, challenging Eurocentric historiography and revealing...

When You Greet Me I Bow is a collection of essays spanning Norman Fischer's life of inquiry into Zen practice, relationship, social engagement, and spiritual creativity. Through four sections, this...

If I Stay by Gayle Forman A heart-wrenching story about the choices we make and the consequences that follow. Seventeen-year-old Mia's life is full of music, love, and hope for the future, but in an...

Feminist Research in Theory and Practice explores the debates surrounding feminist method, methodology, and epistemology. Gayle Letherby examines the key issues involved in conducting feminist...

Deep Control: Essays on Free Will and Value by John Martin Fischer explores the concept of moral responsibility and our capacity for self-expression. Fischer argues that true freedom is not about...

A poignant and powerful novel about life's biggest questions. In an instant, Mia's world is shattered, leaving her to grapple with the consequences of her choices. Gayle Forman's beautifully written...

Stanley Cavell and Literary Skepticism by Michael Fischer is a first book-length study of Cavell's writings. It examines Cavell's relevance to controversies surrounding poststructuralist literary...

I Will Never Leave You: A Guide to Lasting LoveFor over twenty years, Hugh and Gayle Prather have been helping couples build satisfying, permanent relationships. Their book offers a refreshing look...

African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals by David Hackett Fischer is a groundbreaking work that reveals the significant impact of enslaved Africans and their descendants on...

Paul Revere's Ride offers a fresh perspective on one of America's most enduring myths. Historian David Hackett Fischer delves into the events of April 18, 1775, uncovering a truth that challenges...

This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, welcoming readers to experience a pride parade and share in a day of joy and unity. A valuable resource for...

Experience Thinking, Writing, Language and Religion by Norman Fischer is a collection of essays that explore the intersection of writing and consciousness as informed by meditation. Raised in a...

Fischer's life was one of quiet routine, until he stumbled upon an unexpected summons to a world beyond his wildest dreams. Instead of embracing his newfound powers and fame, Fischer finds himself...

The Necessity of Art by Ernst Fischer is a thought-provoking exploration of art's role in shaping our understanding of the world. In this wide-ranging and erudite work, Fischer examines the...

The Road to Reykjavik by Tibor Karolyi Fifty years after his historic World Championship match against Boris Spassky, Tibor Karolyi examines Robert James Fischer's remarkable journey from chess...

Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong by Norman Fischer Norman Fischer offers a unique perspective on the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Lojong, which has gained popularity...

Against the Grain is the autobiography of Paul Fischer, a renowned instrument maker who has spent his career creating beautiful musical instruments.Fischer's journey began with training under Robert...

Probing Arts and Emergent Forms of Life by Michael M. J. Fischer challenges traditional approaches to anthropology and art, instead focusing on the materialities and technologies that shape our world...

This collection of essays explores moral responsibility and freedom of the will from a comprehensive philosophical perspective. John Martin Fischer's approach to these complex topics is presented in...

Guerrilla Warfare in Civil War Kentucky Volume II -- Legacy of the Irregulars by Gerald W. Fischer is a detailed exploration of the armed conflicts that took place in the border states of Kentucky,...

Oliver Fischer's life as an artist and a caricaturist is about to take a dramatic turn. When he stages a provocative exhibition of Édouard Manet's scandalous painting, he enrages his banker father...

Anthropological Futures by Michael M. J. Fischer explores the evolving role of anthropology as a mode of philosophical inquiry and its application to understanding global social interactions. Through...

Therapy with Substance: A Revolutionary Approach to Psychotherapy in the Twenty-First Century This book offers a unique perspective on the use of psychoactive and psychedelic drugs in psychotherapy...