2 comments about Bridge for Bright Beginners.

1. This little book uses a teaching strategy that one might think would be obvious: Explain what problems mean before showing readers how to solve them. The way it does so is to show how to play a hand before talking about bidding.

   I remember how frustrated I was when I first learned how to play bridge: I had a bunch of rules dumped on me about how to bid, and had no conception of whether or not a bid made sense beyond seeing whether it followed those seemingly arbitary rules. If I had read this book then, it would have let me avoid all that frustration.

   There is one point about which prospective readers of this book should be aware: It is based on British bidding style rather than American style. Nevertheless, I have absolutely no doubt that it deserves five stars, and should be much better known than it is.




2. This book is a perennial gem and justly deserves its classic status. Reese is most adept at presenting the world of bridge not just as a mathematical proposition, but a real-life competition against real players who are dying to sacrifice to keep you from making game -- and also for players whose partner is a bit of a doofus.
   
   There are many excellent books written by many bridge experts. I would say in a short amount of time BRIDGE FOR BRIGHT BEGINNERS covers a lot of time in a fair, friendly manner and leaves the reader much better informed. Who could ask for more than that?

5 comments about Winning in Tough Hold 'em Games: Short-Handed and High-Stakes Concepts and Theory for Limit Hold 'em.

1. I bought this book because I liked the fact there were tables to help me understand the game. I ended up returning it because it was so was jargon filled as to be unreadable for me as a less than expert player. The tables didn't appear to have column explanations.
   
   If you're a novice Texas Hold'em player (I consider myself above novice but certainly not experienced) you likely won't benefit from this book. If you're an expert player I'll defer to the other expert reviewers for their review of the book.



2. This is a great book by one of the greatest and most successful online cash game players in the world- Nick "Stoxtrader" Grudzien (and of course his collaborator Geoff "Zobags" Herzog). If there is one person in the poker world that you could make a case for accepting his word as gospel then Stox would be it. You can count on what this guy has to say as being factual and accurate. This is not some armchair theoritician who played a bit of 10/20 in soft live games and is now banging out a book to make a quick buck. This is a guy that has played in the toughest, highest stakes online poker games in the world and won- big time- for a long time.
   
   This is a book for advanced players who play in tough games against other good, thinking players. It is not about how to beat bad players in loose games so if that is the type of game you play, get Small stakes hold 'em by Ed Miller & co. This text covers multiple facets of the shorthanded high stakes online limit games and it's scope and content is far too deep to be expounded on in any great depth in a simple, two paragraph book review. I'll just say that it is a brilliant piece of work by one of the greatest poker players of the modern era and it's importance definitely cannot be overstated. I guess you could say that this book is the real "Hold 'em for advanced players" now.
   
   Five stars and a glowing recommendation.



3. This is a good, useful book for advanced higher stakes limit players who already win and are looking to improve their bottom line. The content is excellent, but the presentation is lacking in some ways. As others have pointed out, this is seriously NOT a beginner's book. The authors clearly assume that their audience is as described in the first sentence of this review. Look elsewhere for beginner books. For materials on the fundamentals of limit hold'em, I recommend the books by David Sklansky, or to a lesser extent, Lee Jones. Those books don't really address much short handed play, however, so once the fundamentals are in place, if one is interested in the much more fun short handed game, one should read the book by Borer, Mak, and Tanenbaum. Once one understands all of that, it's time for this book!



4. This is an unusual book, to say the least. Every detail of how to handle tough, short handed play is in here. The weakness is in the editing, layout and just general usability of the text. This would easily be a five star text with only a little bit of work. Large portions of this book consist of spreadsheets showing performance of certain plays under various conditions. The tables are staggering in their size. There are roughly 70 pages of spreadsheet tables with hundreds of cells apiece. While this is a scholarly work, the editors could have insisted in summations of the spreadsheets using graphs or charts and then put the tables in an appendix. It would have added greatly to the readability. Also, it would have been helpful if they had included a CD ROM with the tables in spreadsheet form for the rest of us to sort through.
   
   This is a good book though. If you're willing to take some time to sort out the logic of the tables (here I'm talking spreadsheet tables, not playing tables) then the book is worth every penny. But don't go charging into this text expecting an easy read. This is a book for those serious enough to put extra effort into digging, reading and re-reading. The plus side is - you can rest assured these guys have done their homework.



5. I had high expectations for 'Winning in Tough Hold 'em Games: Short-Handed and High-Stakes Concepts and Theory for Limit Hold 'em' but after reading this book I was very disappointed. Authored by 2 very successful online (mainly limit) players, I expected to see great writing, analysis, hand inspection, the whole shebang. What I got was a half-hearted, borderline result that I quickly shelved. I don't doubt "Stoxtrader" and "Zobags" being successful players (not one bit) but I just was never sucked in to their book like I have with many other poker books like the Harrington NL tournament series or Small Stakes Hold 'em by Malmuth and Miller.
   
   The major problem with this book is that there is simply too much time wasted on charts. The charts provided show the results of each hand that can possibly be played for a full ring player, 6max player, etc. It's interesting to see the results but not much is going to be learned from them. Obviously the better hands (it's expected that the reader have a basic knowledge of limit before reading this text) are going to win more, and this is the same for short handed or full ring play. Of the 300+ pages, about 50 pages or so are just charts. They add something to the book but not nearly enough to warrant so much page real estate.
   
   Content is alright but I don't feel that I learned much overall. The authors advise a more daring style for the higher limit games with more bluffs and making river calls without even pairs (as an example). You do have to adapt to win at the nosebleed stakes but the type of analysis here didn't add much to my repertoire.
   
   The thing that I was most interested in was the hand analysis and quizzes section and I was not pleased with what was there. The writing just didn't get me excited to go to the next hand like I felt with the Harrington books, itching to read the next analysis. Too many hands are just marginal holdings or non-holdings and I wonder how realistic this is. Of course I don't play at the highest stakes so maybe pushing with air or practically air is the norm but I felt that this wasn't the greatest effort.
   
   There's no 2 1/2 star for this book so I tend towards the bottom scale as I was not happy with the end result. Most 2+2 books are fantastic but this doesn't get my stamp of approval. I feel that there are other limit books that handle 90-95% of the market for readers who need such books. For the other 5-10% the advanced concepts discussed are a subset in themselves and I feel hard to document.
   
   **

5 comments about Farha on Omaha: Expert Strategy for Beating Cash Games and Tournaments.

1. While it can't be denied that Farha has expierence and results, this book simply isnt filled with Expert Strategy. Chapters are filled with personal stories and lack instruction. Therefore i do not recommend this book for someone who is looking to improve their omaha game. However, there are several decent omaha strategy books out there. Good Luck!



2. This book has nothing related to "expert strategy". This is position for amateurs who love watching Farha on the youtube and reading some stories from his life. Your Omaha will not be any better because of this book.
   I spend money for expert tuition not for reading stories from sb life. I would give 0/5 but the scale does not go that far.



3. Sorry only in French ... Je trouve se livre vraiment super pour un joueur qui veut débuter au omaha et qui a déjà lu un livre de réference sur le sujet. Ce livre vous donnes les ficelles pour bien miser en limitant les risques et en maximisant les mains fortes. En le lisant attentivement on constate que le style de jeu de Sam est malgrè l'imporession qu'il donne très contrôlé et très structuré.
   Un livre facilement lu avec des concept simpoe rapidement exploitable.



4. Wow, I was really disappointed in this book. I've seen Sammy play Omaha, and all I can figure is that he didn't write this book. Ghostwriters are big in the publishing business, but I wonder if Sammy read this book before it was released. If you want a book that will help you (and that doesn't waste space covering limit high Omaha, which no one plays anymore), then buy Jeff Hwang's book.
   Sorry, Sammy, I like you. But I've already given your book to Goodwill.



5. I've read several poker books and I sadly have to give this one a 3.
   It lacks some depth when it comes to hands reviews and in general it's not that useful.
   Basically it tells you the gaming difference between Limit, Pot Limit and 8 or better Omaha, while not giving any real (and beyond pure-beginner stage) tips or how-to.
   
   I wouldn't consider this book if you are not a complete beginner and a Farha's fan. You'll get disappointed!

5 comments about Middle Limit Holdem Poker.

1. If you're somebody who's used to the graphic presentations of cards and hands in many of the Two Plus Two books then you might be initially disappointed upon opening Middle Limit Holdem because this edition will never be confused with a Power Point presentation. However, if you're looking to learn limit or substantially improve your game, then this is definitely the manual for you. The authors created over 300 pages of densely packed information which was broken down into 40 logical subtopics. What they offer here is an old school approach to the game which is both low in reflexive aggression and low in variance, and, for me, anything which decreases variance is totally welcome. I'm not one of those reviewers who thinks that certain styles are obsolete as I find that differing viewpoints enrich my game. Personally, I'd place Middle Limit Holdem in between Ed Miller and Lee Jones in terms of the type of play it advocates. If you don't know limit, then I recommend learning it as increasing proficiency across the strains of poker can only thicken the bankroll in the long run.



2. Very good poker book for middle limit. Takes it to another level.



3. I have added this book to my current libary and think that the book is a fine addition.



4. The book is quite enjoyable to read and discusses how to play 400 typical hands that arise in everyday poker.
   The discussion is very logical and teaches you how to think properly on every betting round. It advises you on how to get the most value out of your good hands and to minimize losses when you are beat. When to value bet on the river, and when to check raise, etc, etc.
   I can't say that I picked up a tonne of tips from this book, but it did revise a lot of good principles that I already knew.
   To a weaker player than myself you could pick up a lot of good tips.
   The rules set in this book can't be applied to low limit games with weak players who play totally illogical, it is written for middle-higher limit games. Thus only 4 stars



5. Jones and Warren can take you from 1/2 to 4/8, and this book from there to 40. I've read dozens and dozens of others since, but this is still the most solid, readable, understandable and above all practical of the bunch.
   There are very few truly useful guides to the mid-limit games; this one stands highest in my estimation. The dissections of various hands and the decisions involved are far more complex and intelligent than most. You need to have played a lot of hold'em to really grasp some of the subtleties presented here, but when you have and do you will be ready to really mix it up with some of the world's better players.
   I also enjoy Ciaffone's writing, very direct and transparent and to the point.
   This is a book any good player would do well to re-read once a year. It makes you think about your moves and reevalauate your style, which is a must if you are to keep progressing.
   Thanks to Bob for writing one of the best books available for the limit player who is ready to tackle the tough competition. Then again, sometimes the bigger games have some mighty weak players, and if your bankroll can stand the variance you might find the advice in this book to be worth a few thousand times its purchase price.
   When it comes to value bets on poker books, this one is a winner.

5 comments about Break the One-Armed Bandits.

1. I have read just about every book on slots but I resisted buying this one because I thought the information would be old and stale. Now having read it I have to agree with other reviewers that just about all slot books "borrow" heavily from Scoblete's work and are nowhere near as comprehensive. The book is a masterpiece of research and it is well written and extremely fun to read. I recommend this as the first and only slot stop you'll need before you try your hand at the one-armed bandits.



2. I am not crazy about playing slots--but to get free room at the Venetian (LV) I need to put in hours each day, each visit. The Scoblete book is the most informative overall I've read so far on a subject where random chance is the rule. The chapter about which slots are loose was probably good advice--but people don't hear coins falling into the hopper any more--coins have been replaced with paper receipts. Paper payoffs also skew the advice in that excellent chapter on money management. These days most people deposit bills, not coins, into the slot machine and there is no bucket of coins to use or to reserve. Mr. Scoblete needs to revise this book. If he still gambles, I'm sure his well-thought 1994 guidelines would benefit from updating. I would be first on line to buy the new book. The organization and research of "One-Armed Bandit" are outstanding.



3. I found this to be extremely interesting reading, as well as entertaining and informative. I don't think any of the tips and tricks in ANY slot machine book will apply at "Indian Reservation" casinos, but this book is a must read for any fan of Jersey, Vegas, Mississippi, or other non-reservation casinos.



4. I bought this book few days ago. I finished reading in a day. This book spent most of the time telling stories about gamblers but not the method to win a jackpot. The author does not have much experience in playing jackpot machine, he merely did some interview with real gamblers and casino employee. There is no pictures, no facts or figure to illustrate. In my opinion, It can only be consider as a easy to read book on jackpot. Do not expect to win anything after reading it.



5. The book has some interesting information on casino philosphy for placement of slot machines with different payback rates, something very important to regular slot players, but was written in the 90s when coins were still used. Things may have changed with the conversion to cash/ticket machines.

5 comments about Barbaro, Smarty Jones and Ruffian: The People's Horses.

1. Ms. Hanna has written an interesting, informative, and heart warming book about three of America's most captivating horses. Her approach to their individual stories clearly demonstrates her love of and knowledge about horses. She tells her stories so you feel you are there with Barbaro, Ruffian, and Smarty Jones as they experience their triumphs and their defeats, two at the cost of their lives. You find yourself smiling as she describes their winning efforts and close to tears when they no longer can do what they loved the most; run like the wind.



2. I purchased this book in great anticipation of savoring the stories of three wonderful horses whose careers I have followed from youth(with Ruffian) to adulthood with Smarty Jones and Barbaro. The book more than surpassed my expectations. The writer is a natural who draws you into the times and the people...each story brought tears to my eyes but in a good way for the wonderful magic and sport that we witnessed in these horses. The book is for everyone-from 9 to 99-horse-lover or eager fan. I thought I would like the book but it ranks up there with one of the best that I have ever read. I will be anxiously waiting for Hanna's next choice-I sincerely hope that one's in the making. A great gift, too.



3. This is one of the BEST books EVER written about these 3 outstanding, magnificent Thoroughbreds! Their greatness that touched millions, was gone all too soon, tragically for these 3 youngsters...the author captures every aspect and the research done to compile such a GREAT masterpiece, is like no other! Reading this book, makes you feel like you are a part of it and you just can't put it down! As a Thoroughbred owner/rescuer and avid follower of racing greatness, I learned some things that I did not know or fully understand...the book made me see it more clearly. I only wish the author, who could not have then known, that another untimely death in TB Racing, was about to make history...if that story could have also been incorporated into this book. The "Eight Belles" tradgedy...another story of SUPERB GREATNESS needing to be told; another book for Linda to write? THANK YOU LINDA HANNA*****



4. I purchased this book over the Internet. I had followed the careers of Smarty Jones and Barbaro as a devoted fan--Barbaro's death really effected me after so many months of hoping and praying.I thought that this book would give me more information on the lives of the owners, the races of the horses and their appeal to the nation. I would have to say that it was much more than that--it is a CLASSIC. I learned SO much about thoroughbred racing, its traditions, its audience, its attempt to help horses and their legacies. What a powerful and wonderful read!!!! Kudos to the author!!



5. the book was interesting but she kind of wrote it twice within one book, short and easy. read in one day.

5 comments about Running Scared: The Life and Treacherous Times of Las Vegas Casino King Steve Wynn.

1. I'm not sure how true all of the "accusations" / "observations" are about the infamous Mr. Wynn, but the book is extremely well written. Paired with the "Green Felt Jungle" (another excellent book) you will be hard-pressed to put these two books down. I would recommend this book to everyone.



2. This book is a real page turner. It is amazing it ever got printed, given Wynn's many attempts to strangle the unflattering portrayal it in its infancy. That in itself is reason enough to pick it up and study it.



3. So damaging to his super clean image, Wynn drove the original publisher into bancruptcy and tried everything he could manage to keep this book out of circulation. Steve Wynn vs. the First Amendment (1st 1, Wynn 0).
   
   Certainly did improve Vegas by leaps and bounds, but at what cost? Using public water to build his exclusive Shadow Creek golf course, buying art, jets and NY condos with stockholders money as the stock sank into takeover waters, untimately being shown the door by casino magnate Kirk Kerkorian. Once owned by MGM, things changed. The golf course was opened, the art, NY condo and jet all sold.
   
   How does one man undermine Federal law to build a dolphin attraction? he is on film meeting with a known mobster who used his Atlantic City casino (Golden Nugget) to launder money, but can't seem to remember anything about it.
   
   Fact: the son of a Bino Hall operator rises up to be one of the worlds leading casino developers and owners through some very shady associations. He influences Nevada politics as all people with money are able to, so no surprise there. The mob associations are clearly documented and associating with a convicted felon (Milken) is grounds for losing your gaming license, yet Wynn does so with impunity.
   
   Wynn has brought some great changes to Las Vegas, but after reading the other sidie of the story, you have to ask yourself if the ends justify the means.
   
   John L. Smith has done a great job with the facts surrounding Steve Wynn. Hat's off to him!



4. This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to know more about the character of the man who is Steve Wynn. It is a true account of the way he has conducted himself over his history in Vegas and Atlantic City, not the image projected of him by Steve Wynn and his company. It is well written and concise. John L. Smith does an excellent job presenting the information, including several of the more uncanny incidents Steve Wynn has been involved in over the years by merely presenting the facts as they happened. He asks some very good questions that should have been asked but never were because of who the man is. He also points out numerous things that have been glazed over by the press and various agencies involved. Very informative. A definite must read.



5. If you're looking for a biography-style book about S.Wynn's road to being King of Las Vegas this really isn't it. I'm about 120 pages into it now, and I'm already flipping through to see if it is going to get any better. Here's a little on the book:
   
   VERY detailed! Assuming all is true in the book, you can tell there has been much research and hours of connecting people together in the stories in the book. Unfortunately, the book seems to be just that, many many small stories or bits of stories that rarely link together at once. The book really doesn't have a good time line -- it's all kinda scattered, and doesn't read very well. The worst part about the book is for me it seems the author has an agenda to destroy the reputation of S.Wynn. Every opportunity is taken to say how Wynn was asscoiated with crooked and shady characters. So many of these characters one would never recognize, so there is much wrote about why these characters are shady people, so we all will know just how bad the company of Wynn was. There just seems to be nothing good written about Wynn in the book (so far) and that doesn't seem to be changing. Maybe that's just how it really is, I don't know. There's no wonder Steve Wynn sued these people for putting this book out. If you really want a copy, you can look for mine on ebay. This will be the first book I haven't finished in long time.

5 comments about Seven-Card Stud for Advanced Players (Advance Player).

1. Thanks to the explosion of no limit hold-em it is becoming difficult, if not impossible, to find a seven card stud game -- even in Las Vegas! In Laughlin, you'll only find it at the Colorado Belle and then rarely more than one table. It's tough being the red-headed stepchild of poker. Still, if you're lucky enough to have a stud game in your local area, or you are an online player, purchasing this book is money well spent.
   
   Sklansky is frequently criticized for having a dry writing style (and rightly so, I suppose) but he's one of the best poker authors because he has the ability to take sophisticated concepts and break them down in ways that are concise and easy to understand. In regards to the game of seven card stud, this book mimics his masterpiece, The Theory of Poker, in many ways. Of course you'll get the information on how to play the various betting rounds but, more importantly, you will also learn how to think like a winner. This won't likely be evident your first time through the book. Only later, and with a few losses, will his ideas hit like a lightbulb.
   
   I'm a little annoyed at the last third of the book, a Q&A session that's repetitive and mostly filler in my opinion. Plus, there is much that could be written about the game that I haven't seen in any book. Until that book comes out, this is still the best.



2. I've been at it for weeks and I'm still not all the way through this one. It's probably the hardest read I've encountered in over 20 poker books I own. The info is there... in GLORIOUS detail, but it's tough getting through it without brain paralysis at some point. They talk about playing all kinds of hands I'd rather just discard, especially in a low-limit game where many other players are loose.



3. Unlike Hold 'Em, the general game-play complextion of stud has remained the same over the years, through the "poker boom". This book was written about 18 years ago yet it rings just as true today as it did the day it was printed.
   
   The real beauty of this book is that it outlines a fundamental, winning strategy. It lays the perfect foundation for advancing your stud game the right way, as opposed to the "hard way". Many instructional books aren't much more than philosophy or abstract "advice"- not the case with 7CSFAP. This book tells you what you need to do and when you need to do it.
   It is also careful not to be too rigid- it explains when there are times to deviate from what might otherwise be considered to be the "optimal" play.
   
   One slight warning- this book has "For Advanced Players" in its title for a reason. While your typical poker nut won't have any problems comprehending it and putting it's great information to use, this is not the book you want to buy if you're just learning how to play stud.
   
   Definite five star rating.



4. I do not agree at all with the other reviewers who say that beginners should read less difficult material before this one. There has been written so much nonsense in poker literature. In Texas Hold'em for instance beginners will instantly get confused about strategy, because of the nonsense advice spread over the Internet, in commentaries of major live tournaments, in poker videos and hundreds of popular books.
   
   The beauty of good poker books is that they train you to think about poker situations, besides giving you a template on how to play your hands. Aside from Chip Reese's section in the original Super System, beginners should NOT start with easier material on stud. Learn to think properly right away, instead of getting confused with lesser quality material. Read Chip Reese's section in SS1 as an introduction, completely understand Sklansky's Theory of Poker and then put some effort into reading this book. As motivational speaker Jim Rohn would say, "don't just read the easy stuff, you might be entertained, but you won't grow." If you are not intelligent enough to understand this book, then don't give up your day job just yet.



5. This will be short:
   
   Playing stud is a real challenge. This book breaks it down to the core. You will understand and even come to love this aggravating game. LOL.
   
   This book provides pot odds, variance, cards that out, how to bet according to the cards showing ect. It really will stimulate your mind.
   
   However, this book recomends a very conservative play style. So if you are a loose aggressive player this book will make you want to tear it in half.
   
   -George Johnson

5 comments about The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse.

1. I had high hopes for this book, but was ultimately disapointed. Like other reviewers, I do not know where the author was trying to go with this. There are a few nice stories about Big Red and his accomplishments, but most of it is about his handlers, etc. That was great for a page or two, but it quickly became tedious and then proceeded to ridiculous. It reminded me of a grad student who has fifteen pages of work, but needs to fill in the gaps with anything that comes to mind to get to the assigned fifty pages. Don't bother with this one.



2. AMAZING Book!!!! I would recommend it to anyone that wants to read about Secretariat! The bond between Eddie and Secretariat is so touching and real! So far best book I have read about a famous horses life, very real!!!



3. Mr. Scanlon's book was one of the best books written about the Thorougbred racing industry and it's key players, the horses and the people behind the scenes. It was so touching to hear stories I have never heard of about Secretariat ( and I have read every book written on him) and the heart wrenching love his beloved groom, Eddie Sweat had for him. I could not put the book down and was sad when it ended. There is so much lore to the racing world and the grooms that put their charges first before themselves will touch your heart!



4. I am so happy I did not read the reviews of this book before buying it. Some say they never could understand the premise of the book, but to me the lovely story of the strong bond between Secretariat and Eddie Sweat was captivating. The greatness of this wonderful horse has long been celebrated, but how often do we get to view that greatness through the eyes and experiences of those who were closest to him? It was a joy for me to celebrate the strong bond of love that can develop between a man and a horse. I salute the artist Ed Bogucki for capturing that mysterious closeness in his magnificent bronze statue at Kentucky Horse Park which includes Secretariat, his jockey Ron Turcotte, and his long unheralded groom Eddie Sweat. I think Mr. Bogucki would understand the point of this book. I HIGHLY recommend this book to any animal lover.



5. Lawrence Scanlan approaches the life & times of Secretariat and covers a wealth of angles in an industry that has yet to live up to the legendary accomplishments of this iconic champion.
   
   From the shooting-star fame of Big Red's groom, Eddie Sweat, the final minutes in the life of the champion - who apparently was treated like a pauper and not comforted like a king - to the destruction through neglect of the farm that was Secretariat's home and the plight of the runners who never perform at the highest levels of the sport, Scanlan covers much turf, but does it with style and class.
   
   There are more straight-forward biographies of Secretariat, but none roar down the stretch to bring the legend to life - and uncover the missed potential in "The Sport of Kings" - the way Scanlan's poignant reporting and timely tackling of current issues ultimately accomplishes through several strong surges to the wire, many lengths in front of the pack.

5 comments about Limit Hold'em: Winning Short-Handed Strategies.

1. I am not a limit guy at all, but knowing the short-handed game in general is a major goal of mine so that is why I picked up this book. A ton of the players I know have been talking about and making posts regarding Winning Short-handed Strategies for the past month. Just about everything they said has been really positive. So, I took a chance on it. As there seem to be delivery problems with this edition (at least here in the states), I got it quickly from one of the z shops instead of ordering it from the central warehouse. I have just finished it and the one thing I have to say is that it lives up to its hype. The authors tell you just about everything you need to know about short-handed limit. The game itself is a product of online play and that is where you will need to log in if you want to perfect your craft. Incidentally, this is the best D&B book I have ever read. They seem to be a company on the rise. This offering is as good as what the masters, Two Plus Two, normally put out.



2. There is more to this book than how to play the game well. It also covers key concepts that many books just scratch the surface of.
   
   Things like, Player Modeling, Table Selection, Statistics, Standard Deviation,
   
   If any of those above concepts are alien to you, that alone is reason to click the "add to cart" button.
   
   It also has a section for "super-short" games, where the game only has 2-4 players in it. It is almost impossible to find information on games like this. And yes, the game changes drastically as the players lessen at the table.
   
   It's 362 pages of jam-packed poker goodness that will pay itself off for you(as it has me many times over within the span of 2 months)
   
   The only bad thing about this book...is that it ends.



3. I found this a valuable addition to my poker library (25+ books). Very good presentation of the material and a good choice (or substitute) prior to tackling "Winning in Tough Hold 'em Games: Short-Handed and High-Stakes Concepts and Theory for Limit Hold 'em".



4. As soon as I started reading this book I knew that would be a good one. Terry immediately gets you interested, it's as if he's talking to you face to face like a coach.
   I feel as though the knowledge I gained from this book was worth 500 hours of playing. Terry discusses every day limit holdem hands and situations that occur regularly, and discusses various moves that you can make for these situations.
   He explains all this with the utmost common sense leaving you feeling as though your learning something new all the time. Not only that but he explains how you can use tracking tools to give yourself an edge and other things like rakeback and poker psychology. It is great all-round.
   I believe Terry has put years of experience into this book. It is a piece of work and I have gained more knowledge from this book than any other I have read so far, which include all of Harringtons. If Terry ever writes a book again i'll be first to buy it.
   I hope I never play anyone who has read this book at the tables.



5. Most of the games i play in, are full table games, till the last table, and that's where this book is really helpful. The people who wrote this book, are very knowledgeable, thanks for all your hard work. JK.