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Originally published in 1896, "Robert's Rules of Order," remains to this day the manual of choice when it comes to conducting orderly productive proceedings. As General Henry M. Robert describes in his preface to the work, "The object of Rules of Order is to assist an assembly to accomplish in the best possible manner the work for which it was designed. To do this it is necessary to restrain the individual somewhat, as the right of an individual,...

Clever manuevers to checkmate your opponents; Idiot-proof instructions for learning the rules of this classic game of kings; Hundreds of diagrams to help you master the moves.

After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.

Fourth-grader Allie establishes a new set of rules after she is forced to pair up with ex-best friend Mary Kay on a class trip to a historic one-room schoolhouse.

Nine-year-old Allie Finkle has rules for everything and is even writing her own rule book, but her world is turned upside-down when she learns that her family is moving across town, which will mean a new house, school, best friend, and plenty of new rules.

Before Kyle rides a school bus for the first time, his older brother gives him a list of rules he must follow but after breaking every single one the first day, Kyle discovers the rule his brother left out.

The legendary golfer combines instruction and advice for golfers of all skill levels with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and photographs to provide an introduction to the rules of golf.

Nine-year-old Allie Finkle's list of rules helps her navigate a tricky situation with a new girl at school.

Comprehensive guide to over 400 national and international sporting events.