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Mastering Small Stakes Pot-Limit Omaha is a thoroughly comprehensive book that will give you all the tools you need to gain a huge edge at lower stakes play. Fernando "JNandez" Habegger is a professional player and leading PLO coach with his own training site at PLOMastermind.com. He has trained hundreds of players to become successful at PLO.

2016 Reprint of 1937 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Based on a volume compiled by Dr. Wilhelm Von Deusen and Glenn G. Gravatt, this collection was thoroughly revised by Jean Hugard and completely rewritten. It is easily the finest single compendium of classic card tricks, and the clear style makes the instructions easy to follow. An indispensable book for the professional or amateur magician, it is a magnificent source for anyone who wants just the right tricks to mystify his friends or delight his children.Contents¿ CHAPTER I: MISCELLANEOUS IMPROMPTU CARD TRICKS¿ CHAPTER II: SPELLING EFFECTS IN CARD MAGIC¿ CHAPTER III: "YOU DO AS I DO"¿ CHAPTER IV: CARD SUBTLETIES UTILIZING KEY CARDS¿ CHAPTER V: "SLICK" PRINCIPLES IN CARD MAGIC¿ CHAPTER VI: CARD MYSTERIES EMPLOYING DIACHYLON¿ CHAPTER VII: DOUBLE BACK PRINCIPLES IN CARD MAGIC¿ CHAPTER VIII: MAGIC UTILIZING DOUBLE FACED CARDS¿ CHAPTER IX: CARD MYSTERIES USING A ONE-WAY BACK DESIGN O¿ CHAPTER X: REVERSED ORDINARY CARDS¿ CHAPTER XI: CALCULATION TRICKS WITH ORDINARY CARDS¿ CHAPTER XII: THE MYSTERIES OF A PREARRANGED PACK OF CARDS¿ CHAPTER XIII: MAGIC WITH A SVENGALI PACK OF CARDS¿ CHAPTER XIV: MAGIC WITH A MENE-TEKEL PACK OF CARDS¿ CHAPTER XV: MAGIC WITH A STRIPPER PACK OF CARDS¿ CHAPTER XVI: MAGICAL MYSTERIES WITH SPECIAL PACKS¿ CHAPTER XVII: THE USE OF SHORT CARDS IN MAGICAL EFFECTS¿ CHAPTER XVIII: MORE MISCELLANEOUS TRICKS¿ CHAPTER XIX: INDISPENSABLE SLEIGHTS¿ CHAPTER XX: THE NIKOLA CARD SYSTEM

A collection of absolutely true autobiographical stories by Jack Freestone, about his experiences blackjack gambling at various casinos around the world, showing some of the ridiculous highs and lows of gambling with and without alcohol, with various girlfriends, through a couple of decades. Also included is a list of his tips on blackjack gambling, based on his experiences."Every gambler needs to hit that one morning, day or night when everything goes right. And you will talk about that run until you die. If you are a gambler and have not hit that run at least once in your life, keep going, it will appear just as sure as mathematics and probability. And you may think that mathematics and probability are boring, not a beautiful thing, lifeless, but when you hit that run it will be as magical and beautiful and empowering as anything you have ever experienced in your life."

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICECowboys Full traces the story of poker from its roots in China, the Middle East, and Europe, through the back rooms of saloons and the parlors of U.S. presidents to its evolution as a global phenomenon. It describes how early Americans took a French parlor game and turned it into a national craze by the time of the Civil War. It explains how poker, once dominated by cardsharps, is now the most popular card game in Europe, East Asia, Australia, South America, and cyberspace, as well as on television. Along the way, James McManus examines the game's remarkable hold on American culture, seen in everything from Frederic Remington's paintings to countless poker novels, movies, and plays. Cowboys Full is raucous and fascinating, a lively, definitive history of the game that, more than any other, explains who we are and how we operate.

YOU'RE IN THE MONEY...NOW WHAT?You've put in the time, you've built up your stack, and now, at last, you're inching ever closer to serious tournament payoffs. At this stage, playing smart is more crucial than ever, and who better to give you the edge than three of modern poker's greatest tournament pros?THEY'LL TAKE YOU FROM THE BUBBLE TO THE FINAL TABLEVolume 1 of this series shed new light on the fundamentals, and now in, Volume 2, Pearljammer, Apestyles and Rizen players whose collective stats include, more than 1,800 final tables made, over 300 major wins, and more than $10,000,000 in cashes return to show you how to crush the final table.When deep in a tournament, the ability to analyze opponents' play is more than an advantage it's a necessity. In this exciting follow-up, you get to sweat the best as they walk you through the key hands of actual tournaments: what they did right, what they did wrong, and what you need to do to win, including: - How to use the changing dynamic of stack size to your advantage as the field narrows- The unique strategies and tactics of Final Table play- How to dominate weak players and outthink strong players- How to take maximum advantage of your table image to confound your competition- How hand selection changes in short-handed and heads-up playPoker is a fun game, but it's even more fun when you win. Online or live, you need to keep your cool and make the right moves to enjoy big-money finishes. If you've gotten this far, these top professionals will help you go all the way

Huldy's Whistle is a novel written by Anne Archbold Miller and published in 1919. The story is set in rural America and revolves around the life of a young girl named Huldy. Huldy is a bright and curious child who loves to explore the world around her. She spends most of her days playing in the fields and woods with her siblings and friends.One day, while wandering in the woods, Huldy discovers an old whistle. Intrigued by the sound it makes, she starts to play with it and soon realizes that it has magical powers. Whenever she blows the whistle, she is transported to a different time and place. Huldy uses the whistle to travel back in time and learn about the history of her town and the people who lived there.As Huldy grows older, she becomes more aware of the challenges that her community faces. She witnesses the struggles of farmers who are unable to make ends meet and the injustices faced by marginalized groups. With the help of her magical whistle, Huldy embarks on a journey to make a difference in her community and fight for social justice.Huldy's Whistle is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's journey of self-discovery and her quest to make a positive impact on the world around her. The book is a testament to the power of imagination, curiosity, and the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone who loves stories of adventure, magic, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

If you want to prove you're a good poker player, you don't have to battle against the best. Nobody really cares if you ever bluffed Phil Ivey or got Daniel Negreanu to make a bad call. You're at the table for the money, not stories of conquest. A disciplined player, one who's playing for the right reasons, would rather sit with the worst, those he's sure to outplay. He's looking for donkeys and donors. He's hunting fish.In Hunting Fish author Jay Greenspan sets out on a cross-country drive---from Connecticut to Los Angeles---looking for players he can outclass. In casinos, underground clubs, and home games throughout the country, Jay shared tables with the most inept gamblers America has to offer. In South Carolina he wiped out some racial-epithet-spewing good ole boys; in Houston he fleeced the country club set; and in Vegas he happily pounded drunken tourists.Hunting Fish is, however, not merely the story of a hustler's travels. In addition to fleecing suckers, Jay was convinced he could beat the very best and make it as a full-time pro. This trip gave him the opportunity to build his bankroll to the point where he could test his mettle in high-stakes games when he reached Los Angeles. Although to play in the high-limit rooms at Commerce Casino he needed a steady nerve---and a fatter bankroll. In his three months on the road, he needed to pad his roll with an additional twenty thousand dollars. That's a lot of fish to hunt.

Each book is a collection of bridge problems which provide a fun way to practice and develop your skill in an important cardplay technique at bridge. These books are designed to add an extra dimension to the detailed instruction contained in Bridge Technique series (Bird & Smith), which won the American Bridge Teachers? Association Book of the Year award in 2002.

Test Your Skills with real-game situations! Includes bonus chart of which starting hands win the most! The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold?em takes you from novice to skilled player fast. This low-limit Texas Hold?em book puts you in the game, giving you actual situations where a decision must be made, and you make the next move. Author and former gambling pro Dennis Purdy shows you the right answer to each hand with a clear explanation about whether you chose correctly-or not. Whether you?re an absolute beginner or an experienced player looking to hone your skills, The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold?em will have you betting smarter-and winning more money-in no time! Dennis Purdy moved to Las Vegas at the age of 25 to undertake a career as a professional gambler. Although he retired from full-time professional gambling in 1983, he still uses his skills to supplement his income. Dennis lives in Tacoma, Washington.

"If you know the enemy and you know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt."-Sun-TzuThe Art of War, the classic book on warfare by Chinese general Sun-Tzu, has served as an inspiration to kings and warriors for more than two thousand years. In modern times, business executives and athletes have used its wisdom to gain the upper hand over competitors. Now, author and avid poker player David Apostolico reveals The Art of War's uncanny application to the game of poker and, particularly, to poker tournaments. He extracts key passages and principles that will show you how to play like a fearless general-attacking your opponents' weaknesses, hiding your own strengths, and knowing when and how to move in for the kill.Winning poker tournaments requires far more than mastery of basic poker strategy. Tournament players must balance two goals-chip accumulation and survival. In no-limit tournaments, players can attack with their entire stack at any time. The rewards can be huge, but one mistake may mean elimination. As in warfare, organization and discipline are the most important attributes in successful tournament play. Apostolico shows you how to hone those skills and apply the other key principles that lie at the heart of Sun-Tzu's philosophy. You'll learn how to:Weaken your opponent before engaging himForce your opponent to do things he does not wish to doAchieve your aims by indirect and unexpected means Evaluate the pros and cons of every course of actionTake advantage of changing circumstancesStrike with maximum strength against your opponent's weakest pointsAnd much more.Whether you're a casual player eager to enter your first tournament, or a seasoned pro looking to enhance your game, Tournament Poker and The Art of War is a pivotal step on your road to victory.David Apostolico plays in dozens of poker tournaments each year. He has won tournaments both online and in Atlantic City. His next book is Machiavellian Poker Strategy.

This book was originally published in 1985, and in this new edition are substantially revised and expanded. It is a collection of bridge problems designed to teach players how to think along the right lines as they approach the play or defense of a hand at the bridge table. Anyone who absorbs even a fraction of the ideas presented here will find himself making contracts that might have been defeated, and defeating contracts that might have been made.

A user friendly guide that helps you gain the winning edge over video poker machines. Includes handy strategy cards that can be removed from the book and taken along to the casino for reference.

Bridge is one of the most challenging card games. It is truly a mind sport, as taxing on the brain as a decathlon is on the body. This book is the ultimate introduction. Bridge for Beginners starts with the basics, even suggesting that the reader remove the jokers from a full deck of cards. Afterwards, the book quickly progresses, and by the end, the novice player will be ready to go as far as desired, whether it be to social bridge, club bridge, competitive bridge, or audition for the national team. The book, like the game, is divided into two parts: the bidding - or auction - and the play of the cards. Each is examined closely, in a step-by-step method that greatly simplifies one of the most complex card games. Key chapters include: -The Scoring -The Bidding-Opening and Responding -Conventions -No Trump Contracts -Finesses With valuable advice on evaluating hands, working with your partner, and even spotting a cheater, Bridge for Beginners is the only guide a novice will ever need.

This book covers basic bridge principles relating to all three aspects of bridge - bidding, defending and declaring a hand. I have imparted ideas that I have learned in over twenty years of playing high-level tournament and rubber bridge.