Play Hive Like A Champion

>>> SPECIAL FEATURE: Foreword written by John Yianni, designer of Hive. Second Edition has 38 pages of new material! This includes a chapter on the latest expansion bug, The Pillbug, a new chapter entitled 'Bug Placement' and additions to five existing chapters. Hive is a fun, simple, award winning, abstract board game based around an insect theme. Using over 300 illustrations taken from more than 100 actual games, this book demonstrates strategy and tactics (both elementary and advanced) that will surely turn you into a Hive Master! Written by Randy Ingersoll, the 2011 Online Hive Champion, this book covers tactics ranging from elementary ones like 'The Pin' and 'The Cover' to more complex ones like 'The Hop Around' and 'The Two Beetle Attack.' Read this book and your Hive playing skills will no doubt improve.

With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.

Hive is a board game with a difference - it does not have a board. If you enjoy strategy games like chess, and so long as you do not have an irrational fear of creepy crawlies, Hive could be the game for you. In this entertaining and easy-to-read book, Hive addict Steve Dee will introduce you to the game and give you some tips on how to become a good player. You will find out about pinning and pin releases, blocking, circling, piece selection, openings, elbows, pockets, deciding whether to attack or defend, controlling placement, how to use the pieces most effectively (including the new expansion pieces), playing defensively, and common mistakes to avoid. "I like the book, it does do a good job in introducing the game and has some good elements of tactics." John Yianni, inventor of Hive.

Exclusive City of Heroes Artwork • Complete maps for all Zones featuring massive amounts of exclusive info • Strategy for building the ideal Archetypes • Complete power lists with full stats • Strategy covering the all-new Base building elements • Appendices containing Badge locations, Task Force info, and more Includes a Complete Binder System: • Customizable — Color-coded sections for custom organization • Simple — Individual 3-hole-punched pages of clearly organized information make this binder a snap to use • Organized — Keep all of your City of Heroes information in one place for easy reference

A “wildly entertaining homage to the best ’60s Heinlein juveniles,” from a multiple Nebula finalist (Publishers Weekly). Jak Jinnaka’s teenage life in the thirty-sixth century has been nothing but fun—ignoring school, partying outrageously with his beautiful girlfriend, Sesh, and spending his uncle Sib’s huge fortune. But then, while they are out for a wild night of post-graduation clubbing, Sesh is kidnapped by the dangerous, enigmatic Duke of Uranium. Bruised and battered, Jak wakes up to a whole new reality. Sweet, superficial Sesh is actually Princess Shyf of Greenworld, daughter of the rulers of a powerful faraway spaceport. Kind and slightly dotty old Uncle Sib is a legendary spymaster. And Jak’s whole life has been preparation for the world of espionage . . . Now, his maiden mission is to rescue his girlfriend from one of the most powerful aristocrats in the solar system—or is it? The world Uncle Sib has plunged him into has wheels within every wheel and hidden forces in every shadow, in this action-packed tale by the acclaimed author of Directive 51 and the Timeline Wars series. “Rollicking space opera with outlaws, space travel, kidnappings, rescues, chases, and the abrupt coming of age of the protagonist.” —Science Fiction Chronicle “Barnes plays with old-fashioned space opera in this far-future SF adventure. . . . This is a fun romp.” —Locus