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Michael Basman

Michael Basman became hooked on chess at the age of ten and has been playing ever since. He has taken part in several olympiads and, in 1973, swept the board at the British Chess Championships. Since becoming an International Master in 1981, he has dedicated his time to teaching schoolchildren and, in 1996, set up the UK Schools' Chess Challenge, an annual event that attracts thousands of new players each year.

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Stories Worth Sharing

Holidays are the time for sharing. Whether it’s a delicious meal, a hilarious white elephant gift, the perfect stocking stuffer, or that gorgeous coffee table book you know they’ve been craving, PRH has everything you need to make the holidays unforgettable. Spread some holiday cheer with stories worth sharing with the ones you love most!

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