{"product_id":"second-wind","title":"Second Wind","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Bray is the backgammon columnist for The Independent  newspaper in London. In this anthology he traces the development of on-line play and looks at many other aspects of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the five years since the publication of ChrisÕs last book ÒWhat Colour is the Wind?Ó the spread of  broadband connectivity has driven unprecedented growth in backgammon on the Internet. Backgammon playing computer programs, such as Snowie and gnubg, are helping players of all strengths to develop their game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material in this book covers not only the development of backgammon theory but also looks at the history of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral new players, including the Dowager Duchess, have joined his menagerie to help to paint a graphic picture of life in the high stakes chouette Ð the very lifeblood of backgammon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChrisÕs articles are targeted at a broad range of players and everyone from the casual player to the expert will improve their game by studying the diverse positions in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Bray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44261525455009,"sku":"9780244103477","price":50.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/1zkppkm-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1748261241","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/second-wind","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}