Chernev blends anecdotes with observations on inspiring moves and combinations by well- and lesser-known players, including Troitzky, Reti, Kasparyan, Botvinnik, Kubbel, Rinck, and Grigoriev. Examples are introduced with a cue and include the composer's name, the date of its original publication, a [...]

Homo sapiens have remained the same species, largely unchanged in genetic makeup and anatomy since the Cro-Magnon era. By contrast, the cultural, social, and technological changes since then have been nothing less than extraordinary. Telling our story, from prehistory to the present day, DK's "Histo[...]

This is the definitive 4 million year-old story of human history. "History" is a visual feast covering everything from our remote ancestors up to the 21st century. With over 3,000 images, you'll discover the complete story of the people, events, themes, ideas and forces that have shaped human existe[...]

Aika on ihmeellistä: sitä ei voi nähdä, kuulla, tuntea eikä haistaa, mutta silti se hallitsee elämäämme ja kaikkea ympärillämme. Aikaa voidaan mitata uskomattomalla tarkkuudella, toisaalta se myös vaihtelee paikasta riippuen, hidastuu esimerkiksi lentomatkalla ja pysähtyy kokonaan valonn[...]