Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Marchr, 2007 Vol.75, No. 31

Charles Matthews

Oxford University Press

Consisting of black and white pebbles and a grid-work playing board, the ancient Asian game of go appears much simpler than chess, but it continues to stump the most sophisticated supercomputers. Teach Yourself Go explains the rules of the game and, using step-by-step illustrations, helps you acquire a solid understanding of how go is played. You also learn about the origins of the game, its long history, and the body of legend, rituals, art, and literature that it has inspired.

Go (Teach Yourself)

Ntc/contemporary+publishing Co

Be a Master at Go is a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating ancient game. With step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams, learn the concepts, tactics and strategies of the game, whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced played aiming to reach club level. Understand the philosophy behind Go, and how modern developments have effected this enduringly popular game. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of amateur theatre. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Teach Yourself be a Master at Go

Arts & Photography

Music

Teach Yourself

Myxomatosis. The Order of Canada. Noble gas. Catherine de' Medici. The History of Superman? Whether you're doing serious research on the Web or just settling an argument, it's easy to get caught up in Wikipedia's two million articles. And that's not such a bad thing. But how'd all the information get there in the first place? And how can you tell if it's reliable?
 Or say you want to become a part of Wikipedia and make your own contributions. Where do you begin?
 In How Wikipedia Works, you'll learn the skills required to use and contribute to the world's largest reference work-like what constitutes good writing and research and how to work with images and templates.
 With insight, anecdotes, and tips from three Wikipedia veterans, you'll learn how to:
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<li>Find information and evaluate the quality and reliability of articles</li>
<li>Contribute to existing articles by copyediting, writing new material, and fact-checking</li>
<li>Add new articles that conform to Wikipedia's guidelines and best practices-so that your hard work won't be deleted</li>
<li>Communicate with other Wikipedians through Talk pages, discussion forums, direct messaging, and more</li>
<li>Understand Wikipedia's policies and procedures and how they're created and enforced</li>
<li>Resolve content disputes and deal with vandals and other malicious editors</li>
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Wikipedia is made up of people just like you: students, professors, and everyday experts and fans. With about 10,000 articles added to Wikipedia each week, there are plenty of opportunities to join this global community. How Wikipedia Works explains how you can make the Web's go-to source for information even better. Instead of wondering where to begin, the question will be "How far will you go?"

How Wikipedia Works: And How You Can Be a Part of It

Computers & Technology

Phoebe Ayers

Ben Yates

Web Development & Design

No Starch Press

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