Eighter From Decatur
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Eighter From Decatur
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Author : Jim Tom Barton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Eighter From Decatur written by Jim Tom Barton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with History categories.
The Routledge Dictionary Of Modern American Slang And Unconventional English
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Author : Tom Dalzell
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-11
The Routledge Dictionary Of Modern American Slang And Unconventional English written by Tom Dalzell and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-11 with Foreign Language Study categories.
The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang offers the ultimate record of modern, post WW2 American Slang. The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. In terms of content, the cultural transformations since 1945 are astounding. Television, computers, drugs, music, unpopular wars, youth movements, changing racial sensitivities and attitudes towards sex and sexuality are all substantial factors that have shaped culture and language. This new edition includes over 500 new headwords collected with citations from the last five years, a period of immense change in the English language, as well as revised existing entries with new dating and citations. No term is excluded on the grounds that it might be considered offensive as a racial, ethnic, religious, sexual or any kind of slur. This dictionary contains many entries and citations that will, and should, offend. Rich, scholarly and informative, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English is an indispensable resource for language researchers, lexicographers and translators.
The New Partridge Dictionary Of Slang And Unconventional English
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Author : Tom Dalzell
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-06-26
The New Partridge Dictionary Of Slang And Unconventional English written by Tom Dalzell and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-26 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Booklist Top of the List Reference Source The heir and successor to Eric Partridge's brilliant magnum opus, The Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, this two-volume New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is the definitive record of post WWII slang. Containing over 60,000 entries, this new edition of the authoritative work on slang details the slang and unconventional English of the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge's own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English published sources given for each entry, often including an early or significant example of the term’s use in print. hundreds of thousands of citations from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, and songs illustrating usage of the headwords dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning New to this edition: A new preface noting slang trends of the last five years Over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia New terms from the language of social networking Many entries now revised to include new dating, new citations from written sources and new glosses The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.
Gambling In The Old West
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Author : G. R. Williamson
language : en
Publisher: Indian Head Publishing
Release Date : 2020-11-30
Gambling In The Old West written by G. R. Williamson and has been published by Indian Head Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-30 with Games & Activities categories.
Gambling played a major role in the lives of the men that drove the western movement of Americans across the continent during the nineteenth century. Games of chance were dear to the hearts of not only cowboys but also gold miners, plantation owners, bankers, merchants, soldiers, trappers, buffalo hunters, muleskinners, and most of the other men of the American West, even including some preachers. Wherever there were men with money there was gambling – and most of it was crooked. Whether it was rigged, fixed, double-dealt, cold-decked, braced or otherwise manipulated - very little was left to luck and skill. Though there were some gamblers who were known as "on-the-square" or "legitimate", if that word can be used when referring to the players of the day, most used some form of "advantage" to win much more often than they lost. Some were not gamblers at all but mere con men skinning suckers as fast as they could find them. With this in mind, exactly what were the casino games of chance played during the wild days of the West, what were the rules, and how were they played? Who were the major players and where did they ply their trade? How did they employ "tricks" to cheat the other players without being detected? Why did most of the games of the western frontier pass into oblivion and why are these same games not played in gambling casinos today? Though most of us think we have a fairly good running knowledge of Old West gambling, largely provided by the westerns of television and movies, this book takes a closer look at this integral facet of our history that provokes both condemnation and revelry. Whether it was a game of poker played on a blanket or a faro bet placed in an elegant saloon, it is a safe bet to say that gambling fulfilled one of the basic needs of the early frontiersman – liquor, lust, and luck. Most settlements started with a small clump of buildings (quite often little more than tents) that usually included a general mercantile store, a livery stable or wagon yard, and a saloon. Then as the settlement grew, a few more business sprung up and more often than not additional saloons crowded in to provide the major form of entertainment available to the men of that era – games of chance. Unlike today with the plethora of entertainment choices provided by television, movies, computers and other technological devices, the frontiersman had very few choices as a diversion from his everyday toils. Most often, he was reduced to reading a book, chatting with friends, or playing a game. Books were often hard to come by and any game worth playing was worth wagering. As western saloons evolved, a typical layout usually followed along these lines: an entrance foyer, the bar area with maybe a few card tables and billiards tables in the back. Traditionally, saloons were housed in a building that was longer than it was wide, with an overhanging awning covering the front entrance. Contrary to most of our movie images of saloons, they quite often did not have bat-wing doors; instead, one or more standard wooden doors with glass panels provided access from the street. Once inside the door, customers usually saw a long bar running down the right wall. The bar was usually a massive work of oak with a brass rail that provided a foot prop while standing for a drink. Here and there, a few spittoons enabled tobacco chewers to deposit their chaws before downing a shot of redeye. To the left were a few card tables and chairs strictly meant for gambling – all drinking was done standing up. When you could not manage the upright position any longer, you were told that you had had enough and go sleep it off. Over time, a class distinction developed among saloons in which there were "low dives" and "first class saloons" Gamblers were interested in the upscale saloons while conmen and sharps operated in the "skin houses" where drunks were sometimes allowed to sleep on the floor after having their pockets cleaned out. Usually the mark of a better saloon was the addition of gambling rooms to the rear or a gambling hall located in a second story above the saloon. This accommodated the serious gamblers where large amounts of cash exchanged hands over the green cloth tables. As it evolved, saloon owners offered someone, usually a noted gambler, the gambling concession - with the saloon getting a percentage of the take. The better the location, the more well-heeled the customers, and the professional expertise of an efficient gambling operation could mean sizeable profits for the owner. Besides location, reputation was everything in the saloon business. From the Mississippi River to the Barbary Coast of California one saloon tried to top the others with what they offered and who gambled there. Big name gamblers drew a crowd and this translated into bigger profits from liquor sales and gambling. Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Doc Holliday, Luke Short, Ben Thompson, Swiftwater Bill Gates, Dick Clark, Rowdy Joe Lowe, and the rest of the old west's gambling superstars ran the gaming operations in most of the better saloons of the era. This book is the first volume of the Hip-Pocket History of the Old West (Series) providing a compact, concise accounts that cover odd or little-known facets of the American West. Historically accurate, but told in an easy to read format, with just a twist of humor. Informative, yet entertaining, the Hip-Pocket History series provides little nuggets without having to wade through a 400-page book of dry academic ostentatiousness.
The Puzzlewright Guide To Casino Gambling
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Author : Andrew Brisman
language : en
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Release Date : 2021-09-07
The Puzzlewright Guide To Casino Gambling written by Andrew Brisman and has been published by Union Square & Co. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with Games & Activities categories.
Read this book—and we bet that the cash you save in just one trip to the casino will more than make up for its cost! Simply put, this is the best guide to gambling ever written. It reveals the secrets of success known only to the most expert gamblers: how to bet smart, play the cards right, recognize when the odds are in your favor, and walk away a winner. You'll learn about beating the bank with odds and probability, “the house edge,” money management, and the psychology of gambling. Here's all the info you need to play each game like a genius!
Come Morning
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Author : Joe Gores
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-02-14
Come Morning written by Joe Gores and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-14 with Fiction categories.
After eight hard years in San Quentin prison, Runyan is out and ready to lead a quiet life - an honest life. But certain people have been planning for the day of his release - people who desperately want the two million dollars in diamonds Runyan was carrying just before he went to jail ... Like the insurance investigator who arranged his parole. A beautiful woman who wants him alive. The unknown killer who definitely wants him dead. Runyan goes to recover the diamonds from where he has stashed them, so he can buy his way out ... but the diamonds are gone. Now he must pull another robbery - something he swore never to repeat - and use the proceeds to stay alive.
Wild Flower Freedom
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Author : E. Marie Aldrich-Creasy
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-02-23
Wild Flower Freedom written by E. Marie Aldrich-Creasy and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-23 with Poetry categories.
DEEP IN THE SOUTH OF TEXAS About twenty years ago Here on this tiny lil’ island She called herself Marie Laveaux Ardella and Frank had the Poop Deck She came in to dry her hair With the bright sun and the gulf breeze Frank said “You’re the one” Come on aboard and we’ll have some fun! Everyone knows It was hard to leave And so the story goes Of the Poop Deck and this girl Marie I remember Marie The day I first came in She copped a bad attitude Cause she thought I was rude We really got under each other’s skin Now everybody knows The Poop Deck and Marie And everybody knows It wouldn’t be the same without Marie Yeah! Everybody knows It was hard to leave Everybody knows About the Poop Deck and Marie I’ll have another beer if you please!
The Up And Comer
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Author : Howard Roughan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2001-07-05
The Up And Comer written by Howard Roughan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-05 with Fiction categories.
In this wildly entertaining thriller, an attorney finds himself at the center of a murder investigation that could ruin the scintillating—but precarious—life he as built. Poised to become his Manhattan law firm's youngest partner, up-and-coming attorney Philip Randall takes risks and a mistress—his best friend's wife. Then the game changes. The stakes get higher. Someone begins following Philip's every move, waiting for the chance to strike--with a vengeance. Soon, Philip is at the center of a murder investigation that can end his career, his marriage, and his fabulous life.
The Fifth Grave
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Author : Jonathan Latimer
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2014-08-26
The Fifth Grave written by Jonathan Latimer and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-26 with Fiction categories.
The job was supposed to be simple, but in this shady midwestern town, nothing is as it seems Hard-living private detective Karl Craven didn’t ask for trouble when he arrived in Paulton, Missouri—but trouble found him anyway. First it was his partner, Oke Johnson, shot in the head by a silenced rifle. Then it was the femme fatale Ginger Bolton, who took him for a wild ride his first night in town. But it’s Penelope Grayson—the sultry blonde whose uncle hired Craven to shake her loose from a local cult—who takes the prize. Penelope calls herself a Daughter of Solomon, a member of a group mixed up in everything from viticulture to gambling and prostitution. As Craven gets closer to the cult, he realizes that it isn’t the town’s only danger. To solve the case of Oke’s murder and free Penelope from the grasp of Solomon, Craven must also tangle with a crooked police chief, a treacherous lawyer, and a ruthless gangster—all primed to bring him down unless he can outwit them first.
Frontier Gambling
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Author : G. R. Williamson
language : en
Publisher: G.R. Williamson
Release Date : 2012-05-15
Frontier Gambling written by G. R. Williamson and has been published by G.R. Williamson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-15 with History categories.
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