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Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2004

Rock Paper Scissors (RPS), the ultimate decision-making tool, is played the world over. By the late twentieth century, however, the sport's illustrious governing body, the World Rock Paper Scissors Society, had fallen on hard times. It was then that brothers Douglas and Graham Walker boldly took up the challenge to restore the World RPS Society to its former glory, and now they bring you the ultimate strategy guide to this time-honored game.

The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide covers the whole RPS scene from the school yard to the pro level, including RPS culture around the world, the personality behind each throw, and secrets of the RPS masters. Learn how to intimidate your opponent and anticipate his next move. Get the answers to burning questions such as "Does Rock crush Scissors, or are Scissors dulled by Rock?" and "Who invented RPS?" Forget about flipping a coin or consulting your Magic 8 Ball -- Rock Paper Scissors is the only decision-making tool anyone needs.

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Taschenbuch: 208 Seiten
Verlag: Touchstone; Auflage: Original (5. Oktober 2004)
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 0743267516
ISBN-13: 978-0743267519
Gr��e und/oder Gewicht: 12,9 x 1,1 x 19,8 cm

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Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 164.361 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)

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Sven Jorgensen, national Swedish RPS champion 2001-2003 This book is every pro player's worst nightmare -- a compendium of the most powerful RPS strategies ever devised.

Simia Federico, Think Three magazine A triumph...at times I could barely believe what I was reading.

William Fong, noted RPS trainer and coach Whether your ambition is a world championship title or the last slice of pizza, this book will get you there.

Synopsis

Toward the end of the millennium, the World Rock Paper Scissors Society had fallen on hard times. Long gone were the heady days when an RPS champion would be honoured by a tickertape parade. By the time brothers Graham and Douglas Walker joined in the late 90s, the society had been reduced to little more than a loose collection of drinking companions with a common interest. It was then that Graham and Doug decided to take the helm and re-chart the course of the World RPS Society by bringing its teachings to the masses via the Web. Relying on their background in advertising, they established a website (www worldrps.com) and began a campaign to increase membership and return the World RPS to its former glory. In 2002, they achieved their greatest coup yet: rebuilding the International World Championships of Rock Paper Scissors.

Now they have written THE OFFICIAL ROCK PAPER SCISSORS STRATEGY GUIDE, covering the complete RPS scene from the playground to the pro level, including RPS culture around the world, the history of the World RPS, basic rules and game fundamentals, the personality behind each throw, secrets of the RPS masters, and how to set up your own local club and tournament.

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5.0 von 5 Sternen Ein Buch mit ungeahnten Einblicken und Überraschungen! 28. Januar 2007

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Was habe ich dieses Buch verschlungen. Beim ersten Aufstöbern auf amazon.de war ich mir nicht ganz sicher, ob dieses Buch wirklich ernstgemeint ist. Dann habe ich es zu Hause aufgeschlagen und das selbstironische Vorwort gelesen - ich war mir noch weniger sicher, ob dieses Buch sich wirklich ernsthaft mit diesem "Kinderspiel" auseinandersetzt.

Naja. Und dann hat mich das Buch und der Stil, in welchem es geschrieben ist, einfach nur aufgefressen. Und: das Buch nimmt sich wirklich ernst. UND: Stein, Schere, Papier ist ein Spiel, das es wirklich in sich hat. Auch wenn man es vielleicht noch nie von einer hintergründigeren und sportlich-professionellen Seite betrachtet hat.

Hier wird jedenfalls erklärt, wo das Spiel eigentlich herkommt. Welche Unterarten es gibt. Wie man bei seinem Gegenspieler erkennt, welcher Typ er ist (ist er eher introvertiert von seiner Körperhaltung, woraus man schon einige taktische Ableitungen machen kann oder ist er ein gewitzter Taktierer, der weiß, was man unter einem "Crescendo-Spielzug" versteht), was einen Anfänger von einem Pro-Spieler unterscheidet, wie man seinen Gegenspieler erfolgreich und auf legalem Wege aus der Verfassung bringen kann und warum diverse "Extra-finger-figuren" niemals offiziell anerkannt werden (warum z.B. Dynamit neben dem Stein, dem Papier und der Schere nicht verwendet werden darf; weshalb auch der Spockgruß und der neuerdings auch auftretende "Lizard" überhaupt nicht logisch in das alte Spielkonzept passen und und und)...

Ich musste beim Lesen unzählige Male schmunzeln und lachen und mein taktischer Horizont hat sich beim Stein-Schere-Papier Spiel in ungeahnte Gebiete erweitert.

Beim nächsten Match werde ich es gleich ausprobieren, ob es wirklich ein so tolles Ablenkungsmanöver ist, mitten im dritten Spiel plötzlich von der rechten Hand auf die linke Hand zu wechseln :)

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4.0 von 5 Sternen Never have to take out the garbage again! 16. Oktober 2004

Von BRAD FOX - Ver�ffentlicht auf Amazon.com

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I picked up "The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide" last night and started flipping through it just before calling it a night. The next thing I knew it was well into the wee hours of the morning, and I still couldn't put it down. From the insightful introductory essay by RPS all-star Master Roshambolla (on whether the game qualifies as a "sport") to the encyclopaedic glossary at the end, the book was readable, funny, and always highly entertaining.

Clear (and humorous) photos and graphs keep the book moving at a lively pace when the text gets theoretical (or surreal) and the structure lends itself well to both cover-to-cover and "jump in and read a chapter at random" reading for those with shorter attention spans.

The Walker brothers have taken the same considerable wit, brain and charm they've used to reinvent the World Rock Paper Scissors Society into a media darling and directed it towards crafting a book that has something for the experienced RPS player and the novice alike (as well as giving the layperson an inkling of why thousands of iconoclasts from around the world converge on Canada every year for the "Dance of Hands" at the World Championships).

A must have for every Rock Paper Scissors game, club, or tournament - the insightful strategies and theories might not give you the edge to be the next world champion, but you may never again have to take out the garbage, or give up the last slice of pizza if you take its teachings to heart!

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5.0 von 5 Sternen Quite literally, the essential guide to all things RPS 18. Oktober 2004

Von Kenneth L. Bromberg - Ver�ffentlicht auf Amazon.com

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I really cannot say enough good things about this book. This is without exaggeration, the definitive text for all things RPS, and is a must-own book for any RPS enthusiast, regardless of experience level. The books release could not be more timely, coming as it does during a huge surge in interest in RPS (thanks in large part to the co-authors of this book, Doug and Graham Walker, as well as the RPS community-at-large), and right around the 2004 International Championships in Toronto NY (congratulations to this years champ, Lee Rammage).

The state of the sport has never been more exciting. This text provides what I see as an essential and detailed view of todays fast-paced (and ever-expanding) world of Rock Paper Scissors, while remaining respectful to its rich history. Whether you are already aware of the highly rewarding activity that is Rock Paper Scissors, or are just thinking of starting on your journey towards more effective conflict resolution, this book is for you.

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4.0 von 5 Sternen Very Complicated 8. Juni 2006

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I had to read through this book a few times, as it is quite complicated - I never really knew there was so much to RPS. I always assumed rock beats everything, but after my second or third reading I started to understand the intricacies of the game. I now choose paper everytime, and my winning rate has increased almost 1%

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