Joseph brant (92 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. The clickety-clack of mahjong tiles being mixed by a group of friends is one of the most soothing and distinctive sounds found across East Asia and, increasingly, North America. First developed in southern China in the early 19th century, mahjong - meaning 'sparrow' - is a fun and popular game that tasks you with solving a tile-matching puzzle before you run out of moves. Played by four people using 144 tiles, mahjong is not just a game of luck; it requires strategy, pattern recognition, and an understanding of the other players' tactics. Mahjong introduces this highly engaging and competitive game, which helps develop concentration and mental agility while at the same time building relationships and a sense of community. The book is divided into chapters designed for the beginner, offering a brief background history, with introductions to the tiles, rules, playing the game, and popular variants and competitions. Find out how to shuffle and stack tiles to start the game; learn the difference between a kong and a pong and how this can win you points; understand the significance of the honour tiles, including the four winds and the three coloured dragons; and find out what 'winning from the wall' means to complete a 'legal hand'.…

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Mahjong: The Chinese Game of Tiles and Tactics. Book.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The clickety-clack of mahjong tiles being mixed by a group of friends is one of the most soothing and distinctive sounds found across East Asia and, increasingly, North America. First developed in southern China in the early 19th century, mahjong - meaning 'sparrow' - is a fun and popular game that tasks you with solving a tile-matching puzzle before you run out of moves. Played by four people using 144 tiles, mahjong is not just a game of luck; it requires strategy, pattern recognition, and an understanding of the other players' tactics. Mahjong introduces this highly engaging and competitive game, which helps develop concentration and mental agility while at the same time building relationships and a sense of community. The book is divided into chapters designed for the beginner, offering a brief background history, with introductions to the tiles, rules, playing the game, and popular variants and competitions. Find out how to shuffle and stack tiles to start the game; learn the difference between a kong and a pong and how this can win you points; understand the significance of the honour tiles, including the four winds and the three coloured dragons; and find out what 'winning from the wall' means to complete a 'legal hand'.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Walden edition 02581; first printing". VERY GOOD Condition, .clean, solid, bright . PAPERBACK; cover photo of Single Feather Indian Chief, full regalia down to his midribs.(not just facial photo). ; 242pg pages. Illustrated by Photo,drawings (illustratore).

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Pocket illustrated guide to the popular game of mahjong. A pocket flexibound guide with 100 illustrations and photographs, Mahjong will fascinate anyone interested in one of the world's most widely-played games. The clickety-clack of mahjong tiles being mixed by a group of friends is one of the most soothing and distinctive sounds found across East Asia and, increasingly, North America. First developed in southern China in the early 19th century, mahjong meaning 'sparrow' is a fun and popular game that tasks you with solving a tile-matching puzzle before you run out of moves. Played by four people using 144 tiles, mahjong is not just a game of luck; it requires strategy, pattern recognition, and an understanding of the other players' tactics. Mahjong introduces this highly engaging and competitive game, which helps develop concentration and mental agility while at the same time building relationships and a sense of community. The book is divided into chapters designed for the beginner, offering a brief background history, with introductions to the tiles, rules, playing the game, and popular variants and competitions. Find out how to shuffle and stack tiles to start the game; learn the difference between a kong and a pong and how this can win you points; understand the significance of the honour tiles, including the four winds and the three coloured dragons; and find out what 'winning from the wall' means to complete a 'legal hand'. AUTHORS: Joseph Brant is a British writer, editor, publicist and consultant based in London. After graduating in English Literature from University of London, Joseph worked as a writer for various newspapers, magazines, film and video game companies before heading to Beijing as part of a Sino-European funded exchange program, where they continued to write for prestigious Chinese publications. Notable projects have included award-winning mobile games, and genre fiction collections, as well as contributing to titles on Chinese mythology and street fashion. Joseph is an experienced Mahjong player, and has taught the game for over a decade to players of all ages. Xueting C. Ni has written extensively on Chinese culture for over a decade, working with companies, institutions and festivals, to help improve understanding of China's heritage, culture and innovation. She is the author of Chinese Myths and From Kuanyin to Chairman Mao: An Essential Guide to Chinese Deities. Her curated anthology of Chinese science fiction, Sinopticon, won Best Anthology at the BFS Awards, 2022. Xueting C. Ni has written extensively on Chinese culture for over a decade, working with companies, institutions and festivals, to help improve understanding of China's heritage, culture and innovation. She is the author of From Kuanyin to Chairman Mao: An Essential Guide to Chinese Deities. Her curated anthology of Chinese science fiction Sinopticon, won Best Anthology at the BFS Awards, 2022. She is currently translating and editing a collection of horror fiction. SELLING POINTS: . A handy pocket guide to this fascinating game . Includes more than 100 illustrations and photographs . Offers an accessible, high-quality guide to mahjong pieces, sets and classic moves 75 illustrations and 30 photos A pocket flexibound guide with 100 illustrations and photographs, Mahjong will fascinate anyone interested in one of the worlds most widely-played games. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 224 pages. 6.56x4.93x6.56 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 108 pages. 10.30x6.70x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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hardcover. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. 120.

Condizione: New. In English.

Magazine. 17p., 8x11.75 inch wraps; cover somewhat soiled and handled, in good condition. English anarchist zine dealing with gentrification, the riots and upheavels of 2011, and community surveillance.

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condizione: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. Mahjong Illustrated: The Sound of Sparrows. Book.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Mild discoloration, few unopened pages, minor spotting and general wear to cover.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Mahjong Illustrated: The Sound of Sparrows is a 160-page introduction to the tile-matching game of mahjong, written by Joseph Brant and Xueting C. Ni and published by Amber Books Limited in 2026. The book takes its title from the word mahjong itself - meaning 'sparrow' - and opens with the game's origins in southern China in the early nineteenth century before moving into practical instruction for new players. The book is organized for the beginner. Chapters introduce the full set of 144 tiles, explain the rules and the flow of play, and work through the strategic elements that go beyond luck: pattern recognition, understanding an opponent's hand, and knowing the difference between a kong and a pong. Honour tiles - the four winds and the three dragons - receive their own treatment, as do the mechanics of shuffling and stacking to start a game and the conditions for completing a legal hand. Popular variants and competitive formats are covered as well. The subject sits at the intersection of games, culture, and craft - mahjong is presented not only as a puzzle to be solved but as a social practice with a long history across East Asia and a growing following in North America. It will appeal to anyone curious about the game, whether they are picking up tiles for the first time or looking for a well-illustrated reference. Published in 2026 by Amber Books Limited. ISBN: 9781838866556. …

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.