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Go Players Almanac (The) Ref: 1-K40 Suitable for All levels - Various Subjects. This book is the ultimate reference book on everything in the world of Go. (378 pages; 790 grams: 18 x 25.5cms) RECOMMENDED Price: £27.95 Quantity:

Go As Communication - The Educational and Therapeutic Value of t Ref: 1-SL05 All levels - Education linked. Yasuda made a surprising discovery - a simple game called 'First Capture Go' can have enormous educational and therapeutic value. This is a record of that discovery. Concerned about social problems in Japanese schools, he intoduced a simple version of Go for schools and surprisingly found in each case this easy to learn version of Go had a tremendous positive impact. This is thoroughly practical guidance for teaching the game. Rewards are immediate and obvious. (70 pages: 130 grams; 14 x 21.5 cms) Price: £10.95 Quantity:

Reflections on the Game of Go Ref: 1-SL46 All levels - Background information. This book contains a number of essays on Go. Most focus on ways in which Go can be related to Buddhist views of the search for enlightenment. Cobb's reflections also consider other perspectives on the game, involving the fine arts, using martial language to describe Go, similarity of Go to American football, etc. (116 pages; 210 grams; 15 x 22 cms) Price: £13.50 Quantity:

400 Years of Go in Japan Ref: 1-SL51 All levels - Background related. A history of the development of modern Go in Japan from its beginnings to the late 20th century. Written in a highly readable style, Grant describes the personalities and the playing styles of all the major figures as he traces the evolution of the game to its current form. (199 pages; 350 grams; 15 x 22 cms) NEW - MAY 2006 Price: £22.95 Quantity:

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