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Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
A treasure trove of behavioral information to give a huge edge over the competition, this guide teaches how to read tells-the subtle ways in which opponents betray themselves through body language, table talk, chip moves, eye contact, and more-in order to increase chances of winning in poker. Tells are rarely obvious and it takes concentration to find them, but this book shows how to identify them and use them to an advantage to exploit others' weaknesses...
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
With the help of numerous easy-to-master steps in this breakthrough book, readers will go from being a traditional blackjack player to being an advantage player with a real edge over the house. Insight into how the game of blackjack is really played pairs with traditional strategies for one, two, fours, six, and eight deck games, in this ultimate resources for mastering the blackjack table. Additional topics include smart betting advice for the non-advantage...
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
With the help of the easy-to-master steps in this book, even a novice gambler can go from being a traditional blackjack player to a card counter-an advantage player with a true edge over the house. For a dozen years, Frank Scoblete was a devastating card-counter, consistently beating casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Tunica, Mississippi and angering the casino bosses by knowing more about how to win money than almost anyone who ever challenged...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"What was the last game you played? Video game, board game, world building game? In Game Logic: Level Up and Create Your Own Games with Science Activities for Kids , middle schoolers take on the world of games by figuring out what makes them challenging, fun, and addictive! Kids love games. Board games are still wildly popular, despite the profusion of video gaming devices that reach audiences as young as toddlerhood. World-building games such as...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why-and how-we play them. Checkers, Backgammon, Chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and Bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the behavioral design that make them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors,...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The endgame study, like the chess problem, eliminates over-the-board competition to concentrate on an invented endgame position carefully plotted to fox, bewilder, challenge, and otherwise stimulate the solver. Unlike problems, studies do not stipulate the number of moves to the solution; they demand a greater knowledge of endgame theory, thus becoming useful tools for actual players while giving "studyists" self-contained epiphanies of compositional...
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Penned by a reputable authority on casinos, this guide provides the tools of the trade in order to perform a successful climb to the top of the gaming mountain. A step-by-step instructional approach is presented, going beyond the standard handbooks on blackjack, craps, and slots to include tips and tricks on baccarat, roulette, and more. A must-have for both casual and professional gamblers throughout the nation, this invaluable companion is guaranteed...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The world of gaming has changed a lot since the days of Pong and PacMan. Asking Questions about Video Games gives young readers a look at the technology behind today's games, the messages they send, and what they say about our values as a culture. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and...
10) Win at Poker
Author
Publisher
Frederick Fell Publishers, Inc. / Midpoint Trade Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Play like a winner! Although you may not be a professional gambler, there is no reason why you can't win like one. All you need is a little advice on proven betting strategies, successful money management, and self-control under pressure to win instant cash!. Play the Odds and Play it Smart by Learning About Both American Poker and Gai Pow Poker; Learn the difference between Casino Poker and the casual friendly" Poker Game".
Author
Series
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Beginning students of the game as well as veterans of the board will find this chess guide offers a wealth of inspiration, enjoyment, and practical chess advice. In providing valuable instruction for players at all levels, noted chess writer and teacher Peter Tamburro initially presents elementary ideas that can be used immediately by beginners. The attack section features the tactics of such great masters of the assault as Fischer, Keres, Alekhine,...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Chris Kohler brings the passionate intensity of a hardcore fan to his writing, but he also has the background knowledge and the critical facilities to explore video games as an industry, as a medium, and as a cultural phenomenon. -- Wired. Why are Japanese video games a worldwide sensation? This enjoyable and informative survey explores the reasons, starting with how Japanese developers raised the medium to an art form. The book also traces the ways...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Make coins vanish and reappear, make handkerchiefs change color, and make friends, family, and other audiences gasp with delight at your dazzling sleight-of-hand tricks. You can learn the secrets behind dozens of classic maneuvers from Alfred C. Gilbert, a manufacturer of magic kits. The renowned toymaker shared his conjuring secrets in Gilbert Coin Tricks and Gilbert Handkerchief Magic. Published a century ago, these two charming guides are now available...
18) Just dance
Publisher
Ubisoft
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Dance with over 30 of the all-time best tracks.
19) Destiny
Publisher
Activision Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
"Destiny is a next generation first person shooter, with rich cinematic storytelling set in huge worlds to explore"--Container.
20) Harry Houdini's Paper Magic: The Whole Art of Paper Tricks, Including Folding, Tearing and Puzzles
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Aspiring illusionists can learn from one of the world's greatest magicians with this facsimile of a 1922 book by Harry Houdini. The master sleight-of-hand artist explains how to use the simplest of props ― sheets of paper ― to completely captivate audiences. Houdini's easy-to-follow directions, many of them accompanied by illustrations, are accessible to readers of all ages and skill levels. The manual consists of four parts: paper tricks, paper...
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