{"product_id":"chess-behind-bars","title":"Chess Behind Bars","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt a time when prisons are in the news due to increasing violence, drug taking and low morale, it has never been more important to focus on education and rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChess makes a difference because it is a fantastic metaphor for life. We must think before making our move, and accept that our decisions have consequences. It also teaches us to learn from our mistakes and to develop a more disciplined approach to problem solving. Perhaps most importantly of all, it is a constructive use of time and helps to forge friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChess Behind Bars\u003c\/em\u003e offers a guide to chess in prisons that will instruct and entertain regardless of your situation. It covers almost every aspect of chess imaginable – from the rules to chess history, from puzzles to famous games, and even some tips for improvement. It is a smorgasbord of chess, seen from an unusual angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChess can and does change lives, and Carl Portman believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn the game. After all, the prison community knows that there is a dream behind every door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66233112068445,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/3893\/2573\/files\/9781784830328.jpg?v=1792196903","url":"https:\/\/shop.gazellebookservices.co.uk\/products\/chess-behind-bars","provider":"Gazelle Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}