William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn made an enormous contribution to psychoanalysis in the early part of this century although he was little known in his own lifetime. This fascinating psycho-biography of a great man of the mind gives insights into his own development and the reasons why he gave up ideas of working in the clergy, to study medicine and arrive at his Object Relations Theory, which is now receiving much wider attention around the globe. It is a fantastic book - but then I would think that: WRD Fairbairn was my grandfather.

If Shogi suddenly became your obsession, do not look any further. This is the best introduction and you will not just flip through its pages, but spend time thinking and going back and forth. I can rave more, but what is the point? Just get it and start reading. You won't regret it.

I am a B USCF chess player, but have been interested in shogi(and other chess variants). I knew how to play shogi before, but this book gives good guidelines on proper play. I like the 3-move-mate problems (mate in 2 for yall westerners) because by the time i went though them, I was more comfortable with the movement of the pieces and had memorized the japanese symbols. This book also has a full game taken apart and analyzed so that you can "see" what's going on. This book also has whole chapters on strategy and tactics. If you're interested in this game, and are still at the learning stages, and I assume you are because good shogi books in english are hard to find, this this the book to show you the way.

It's been about fifteen years since I first picked up this book and was introduced to the fantastic game of Shogi. I don't think I've played a game of chess since then. Unlike chess, when an opponent's piece is captured it becomes yours to place on the board as a future move. In this way all forty pieces remain in play until the last move. The board is 9x9 giving it 81 squares as opposed to the 64 on a chess board. Most of the pieces can become more powerful by entering the opponent's "camp" and making another more. This book brings you into game carefully and shows you many of the unlimited ways to create a good defense, work on undermining your opponents, and how to go in for the kill. There are also many quotes on shogi strategy and end game puzzles that are good for honing skills.

Good question. Stones radiate in certain directions more than others, and this book explains that with clear, concise examples. This book is best suited for single digit kyu players, but even mid-range players (15-10 kyu)will come away with a better understanding of the direction of play. Very good!