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"Experienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg--introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and professional tips they share with their own students, this narrative-style instruction book offers an accessible way to learn this popular game." --
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Passing from China, where it was developed over 3,000 years ago, to Japan, where it today commands a vast and enthusiastic following, Go is probably the oldest intellectual game in the world. Similar to chess, it leaves nothing to chance, requiring great strategy and carefully plotted campaigns to achieve an impregnable position, block enemies from lines of communication and win a series of battles. To penetrate this complicated, challenging game...
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Of all the games in the casino, only one allows the player to engage the house in a fair fight. Craps, when played intelligently and prudently, reduces the house advantage to a miniscule .6 percent, a margin that can be overcome with smart betting and simple money management. How could casinos afford to offer such a winnable game? What's the catch? For players willing to devote a little time and patience learning the ins and outs, there is no catch!...
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Dice games have been played for centuries and are a staple of the playground, board games, and casinos alike. This pocket guide spans the history of dice and offers clear explanations of popular dice games, including farkle (played since the Middle Ages), Gluckhaus (a German game of fortune, played since the medieval era), craps, and Jacks! This guide also includes tips on winning and how to avoid being tricked by loaded or "crooked" dice.
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"No, it's not a coded message. It's the language of mah jongg, the fascinating game of tiles, luck, and skill! Why do so many people love mah jongg? Above all, it's fun. It's competitive; it's sociable; it requires strategy. It's relaxing ... and it's thrilling: there's nothing more exciting than the moment when you can finally call "Mah Jongg!" One of the few books based on the official American rules of play, this is the essential guide for first-time...
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Master the fascinating and rewarding game of American Mah Jongg with this guide for beginners. "Strategies, strategies, strategies! If I only knew more strategies I could win more games!" is the frequent lament of beginning Mah Jongg players. Following up on the success of her acclaimed book, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, bestselling author Elaine Sandberg's new book offers novice players the advice they need to excel at the game of Mah...
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Mah Jong, Anyone? unlocks the mysteries of Mah Jong for Westerners. Mah Jong, the ancient game of China, is enjoying another burst of popularity in America, as well as in Asia. Often seen as a mystery to Westerners, Chinese Mah Jong includes the combination of skill, chance and social interaction of Western games like dominoes, bridge and dice. Authors Strauser and Evans unlock this mystery with an easy-to-follow instructional guidebook which outlines...
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Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. Mahjong has been called "the game of a hundred intelligences." When played by experts it can be fast and subtle even difficult to follow. Author Amy Lo, with the help and consultation of many master Mahjong players of different forms of...
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Master the game of Mahjong with this must-have game strategy guide for Mahjong beginners and enthusiasts. A Mah Jong Handbook is the all-comprehensive Mahjong guide, offering a clear and concise introduction to the classic Chinese, Western, and Japanese rules of the game and outlining its many variants. A great way to learn Mahjong-it presents the complex rules in a clear format, introducing those unfamiliar with the game to its rules and techniques....
11) Cut for Partners
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This vintage book contains an accessible and entertaining guide to playing bridge. Told as a narrative following a game of bridge between four 'characters', it explores various situations that the players find themselves in and suggests how a play would have been better made. Entertaining and instructional, "Cut for Partners" is highly recommended for any bridge player.
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Learn and play the fascinating game of Mahjong with this comprehensive ebook. Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is not called "The Game of a Thousand Intellingences" for nothing. It's relaxing, social, and allows people to focus on something completely unrelated to everyday concerns. And it's thrilling-there's nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping and your palms sweating, you call, "Mahjong! "Play American Mah Jongg!...
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Master the game of Mahjong while learning about its legends and history with this entertaining and useful guide. An excellent way to learn Mahjong or "Mah Jongg"-The Great Mahjong Book is the perfect resource for beginner or experienced mahjong players. Richly illustrated and easy to follow with detailed instructions and clear examples, it can help both beginners and experienced players improve their game. Mahjong beginners get a solid introduction...
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"A savvy, comprehensive text that covers the essentials of winning blackjack from soup to nuts." —Don Schlesinger, author of Blackjack Attack: Playing the Pros' Way
Blackjack gives you the best odds of any casino game, and armed with a little know-how, you can obtain an advantage. Let veteran player and expert card counter John Bukofsky show you how.
So you want to be Rain Man but just can't seem...
Blackjack gives you the best odds of any casino game, and armed with a little know-how, you can obtain an advantage. Let veteran player and expert card counter John Bukofsky show you how.
So you want to be Rain Man but just can't seem...
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Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook. Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, many have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series, and books, and was included on major Internet game sites. By eliciting the highest powers of rational thought, the game draws players, not just for the thrills of competition,...
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Learn the fascinating game of Go with this expert guide. Go is a two player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast even when compared to chess. It's not surprising that Go is one of the oldest games still being played today it's also one of the most challenging, stimulating, and fascinating...
17) Beginning Go
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The must-have resource guidebook for those looking to learn the ancient Asian game of Go! Beginning Go is a clear, concise and thorough introduction to the intricacies of Go that is perfect for first time players. The straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions and detailed examples make it simple to understand how to play. Players will learn the rules, how to keep score, as well as effective winning strategies and tactics to make the game more competitive...
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Go Fundamentals is the easy-to-follow guidebook explaining the fundamental principles of the ancient Asian game of Go, the oldest game in the world. Go is a game played by two contestants. The game is played with black and white "stones" on a checkered board. The players are usually classed as strong and weak, based upon degree of knowledge and skill. The stronger player takes the white stones and the weaker player takes the black stones. Handicaps...
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Master the game of Go with this expert guide. Go is a two player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast-even when compared to chess. This is the first comprehensive strategy guidebook in English to cover the entire game of Go by illustrating the nuances and finer points of Go strategy....
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From a semi-professional poker player, a guide to playing and winning the biggest game in town.
If you've never tried Pot-Limit Omaha, you're missing out on the most exciting, most lucrative cash game around. Omaha has long been the most popular form of poker in Europe, and now it's spreading like wildfire throughout North America. The reason is simple: Omaha offers more action and bigger pots than Texas Hold 'em. Isn't it time
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