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Neil McDonald has had a deep personal connection to Rennes-le-Château and has been running tours to the area, studying the story and landscape deeply, as well as writing about it for many years. Thomas Sheridan, using his extensive knowledge of the occult and that of secret societies, as well as his understanding of the mysteries of the landscape, dove-tails his own insights into the story. The two men's combined research and discoveries have unearthed a spectacular new understanding of Rennes-le-Château and the story of the Abbé François Bérenger Saunière.

Understanding pressure play is crucial for capitalising on tiny advantages as well as being able to avoid going downhill in slightly inferior positions.

Neil McDonald was born and bred in Lancashire and has had a long fascination with the Pendle Witch Story and hs been running tours on the subject for many years. Thomas Sheridan is an expert in Irish Folklore and both authors have studied the occult

This book provides tremendously useful information for chess enthusiasts who want to improve their defensive technique.

Thomas Sheridan and Neil McDonald have many years experience visiting and studying megalithic sites around Europe. Thomas is an expert in Irish Folklore and related subjects and Neil in the Western Mysteries, the Cathars and has run 'Megalithic Tours', for two decades.The Goal of this book is to provide a new look into the subject of Atlantis and the megalithic sites of Britain and Ireland and to provide fresh ideas to stimulate thought and to move the subject forward.

This book on attacking play is designed to aid practical play by focusing on typical attacking themes that crop up consistently in chess.

Two great books by Neil McDonald from the Everyman Chess Library, Starting Out the Reti and Starting Out: The English, brought together in one volume.

Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, French Classical by Byron Jacobs and French Winawer by Neil McDonald, brought together in one volume.

A leading chess coach explains exactly how you can study the game in order to specifically improve your play.

'The Sicilian BB5 Revealed' follows the huge success of 'The Benko Gambit Revealed' and 'The Queen's Pawn Attack Revealed' in a new and innovative series of books. Using fresh, clear presentation, the key ideas of the openings are explained in an entertaining and accessible way.

Neil McDonald has been fascinated by the exceptional history of Malta and Gozo for some years and leads tour groups around the islands' unique prehistoric and historic sites. The history section takes the reader on a journey from the formation of the islands' along the their timeline including the ancient temples, the Medieval Period, the Knights of St John the British and into the islands' independence. The second part of the book is a gazetteer and guide to over 30 of the ancient and prehistorical sites that are to be found throughout these beautiful Mediterranean islands, where the sun shines all year round.

Two books from the Chess Secrets series brought together in one volume. Chess Secrets is a series of books which uncover the mysteries of the most important aspects of chess: strategy, attack, classical play, opening play, endgames and preparation.

Two books from the Chess Secrets series brought together in one volume.

Neil McDonald has been leading tour groups around the Isle of Man for many years. He is an expert on the ancient, mystical and historical sites that cover the island, many of which are quite unique. Neil has used his experience to create this book that takes the reader on a circular tour of the best sites of the Isle of Man. With detailed descriptions it also includes direction right up to the sites. This book is therefore an ideal companion on any personal megalithic journey of the island.

The Lake District A Megalithic Journey Neil McDonald has been visiting the Lake District since childhood, spending many happy hours walking in the spectacular fells and valleys. Over the years he has become an expert in the many ancient, mystical and historical sites of this beautiful part of northern England. Neil has been taking tour groups to the area for many years and in this book he has used his wealth of experience to create a circular tour of some of the best sites the region has to offer.

The Catalan is a solid opening system in which White combines the Queen's Gambit with a kingside fianchetto. In recent years it has become an increasingly popular choice at all levels of chess, and elite grandmasters such as Vladimir Kramnik have developed major new ideas for both White and Black.

Most competitive players are very familiar with the idea of a sacrificial checkmating attack, but the positional sacrifice has been strangely neglected. By means of a subtle positional sacrifice, a player can sometimes fundamentally alter the course of a game in his or her favor. In this instructive and entertaining book International Master Neil McDonald demonstrates just how effective well-executed positional sacrifices are. Topics covered include sacrifices to open lines for the pieces, sacrifices as a defensive weapon, the exchange sacrifice, the psychology of sacrifice and much more.

Part of the "Starting Out" series, acclaimed for its approach to tackling chess openings, this work provides the basics of the Queen's Gambit Declined, an opening of historical importance, introducing the key moves and ideas, and explaining the reasoning behind them. It also provides tips and warnings highlighting the characteristics of this move.

Neil McDonald studies the key components of successful rule-breaking in chess. He examines how to avoid stereotypical thinking, how to exploit typical thinking patterns, and how to win with unexpected ideas.

Attempts to provide the reader with a strong and trustworthy repertoire with the white pieces based on the popular opening move 1 e4. This book seeks to give you the confidence to play these variations against all strengths of player and provide you with reliable opening armoury for years to come.

Rudolph Spielmann was one of the most fearsome attacking players in the history of chess. In this book, Neil McDonald takes a look back some of Spielmann's most glorious attacks and famous combinations.

Grandmaster Neil McDonald examines one of the most important openings of all, the Ruy Lopez. He shares his experience and knowledge, and continually challenges the reader to answer probing questions, thereby encouraging the learning and practising of vital opening skills.

Starting Out: The Reti is a further addition to Everyman's best-selling Starting Out series. Grandmaster Neil McDonald revisits the fundamentals of the Reti, examining the key moves and plans for both sides.

Neil McDonald advocates his favourite opening - the French Defence - and chooses a repertoire for Black that requires minimum study.

A selection of some of the most prominent strategists in chess history and highlights the major contributions they made. This book examines their differing approaches and styles, and from Nimzowitsch to Kramnik, how they followed in each other's footsteps. It helps you to understand and improve in one of the most crucial elements of the game.

Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the English Opening. The English is a sophisticated and popular opening system that is suitable for all types of players and can lead to both positional and tactical middlegames. Many of the world¿s top players, including Kasparov and Kramnik, include the English in their openings weaponry. In this groundbreaking book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald revisits the basic principles behind the English and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player. *Written by an openings expert *All the important lines are covered *A back-to-basics look at one of the most important openings.

In this user-friendly book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Dutch Defence and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings, and exercises to help improving players, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.