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Twenty years ago, Mike Caro wrote the book on what to look for in a players movements, gestures, and facial expressionstheir tellsto determine if they were bluffing, and it remains one of the bestselling poker books of all time. But what Caro didnt do was teach players how to bluff. Enter Matt Lessinger, a professional poker player and columnist, who in THE BOOK OF BLUFFS shows players how to get their opponents to foldno matter how strong a hand theyve been dealt. Lessinger reveals how, with the correct timing and artistry, bluffing will allow a player to win while holding an inferior handthe very essence of poker. more...

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Half the states in the U.S. offer some form of casino gambling, and gamblers spent over $2 billion at American casinos in 2004. This hands-on guide shows would-be high rollers how to maximize winnings and minimize losses in the most popular casino games–poker, blackjack, keno, baccarat, craps, roulette, slot machines, and even sports wagering. more...

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Chess from MobileReference is an ideal Chess quick-study. guide. The Chess covers the basic pieces of chess, before going on to some more. advanced topics. Audience. Intended for everyone interested in Chess, particularly for beginners and intermediate. students. Features.:.; Fully illustrated.; Search for the words or phrases.; Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Add Bookmarks, text annotations and mark-ups.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. I. Playing The Game. Overview | The board | King | Knight | Bishop | Rook |. Queen | Pawn | Special moves | Initial position | Conclusion of the game | Glossary. II. Notating The Game. Algebraic notation | Designations | Coordinate Notation. | ICCF numerical notation. III. Tactics. Guarding | Batteries | The Exchange | Forks | Pinned pieces. | Skewers | Discoveries | Removing the defender | Sacrifices | In between moves. IV. Strategy. Material | Tempo | Quality | Initiative | Compensation. | Zugzwang | Combining attack with defense. V. Basic Openings. Aims of an opening. King's Pawn Opening: Overview | Spanish Opening | Italian Game. | Russian Game | Philidor Defence | Danish Gambit | Sicilian Defence | French. Defence | Pirc Defence | Modern Defence | Alekhine's Defence | Scandinavian. Defence. Queen's Pawn Opening. Other openings. VI. The Endgame. Basic Checkmates: Overview | King and Queen vs. King | King and Rook vs. King. Pawn Endings: Overview | The Rule of the Square | The Opposition. Minor Piece end more...

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Ranging from "old faithfuls" to the more bizarre, this is a collection of games for the discerning drinker. Take a copy of this book, mix with large amounts of alcohol, add some friends, stir in some ambience and shake well. more...

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2024: Four years after the Demons opened the planar rift known as the Hellgate, mankind's desperate struggle to survive continues. Simon Cross, expatriate of the secret Templar order, works to find and transport survivors out of the ruined city. Hiding within London's Underground system, Simon is raising an army to fight against the encroaching Darkness. Now, he battles the monsters that roam the city and fends off a jealous Knight who plans to take Simon down...all while striving to reunite the divided Templar forces. Warren Schimmer, a Cabalist who is magically linked to a powerful demon, searches for Goetia. Also known as the Lesser Key of Solomon, this ancient artifact could provide the forces of good or evil with an edge in the ongoing war. Standing in his path is Simon Cross. Warren has made a bargain with his Demon lord for survival and the promise of vengeance against the persuasive Templar...but a Demon's promise is made to be broken. more...

Price: $7.99