From An Online Poker Game To A True Love Story
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Download From An Online Poker Game To A True Love Story PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get From An Online Poker Game To A True Love Story book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
From An Online Poker Game To A True Love Story
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Fred Van Weyenbergh
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-04-26
From An Online Poker Game To A True Love Story written by Fred Van Weyenbergh and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-26 with categories.
This version comes with pictures in black and white. There is a version with pictures in full color, contact the author on how to obtain a copy at http: //meadowsmountain.website My book tells the story of how we met (Sandy living in Washington State and me in Belgium, 5,000 miles away), details experiences we had during our first visits back and forth until she moved in with me in Antwerp, our move to Grimbergen near Brussels, where we lived for almost thirteen years, and our final move back to the USA. In addition, the story takes readers to a number of European cities, particularly Belgium's main Flemish cities (Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp) and Paris, France. Many of these memories relate to our favorite local places and friends, spiced up with amusing anecdotes. It all started with some postings on Facebook, after Sandy passed away, and grew into full stories, inspired by the reactions of my readers. A few of their comments: I get lost in your stories! It's like reading a good book, and I hate it when it ends!! (Cindy) They take me away to the location and let me actually experience the event. (Mary Jane) These stories are the kind most women can only dream of let alone living it! (Sharon) You make me feel I was sitting right there when it happened. (Barbara) You are a born story teller Fred, totally amazing. (Susan) Love your stories Fred. It's like we're there with you! Thank you! (Kathy) I can't really express how profoundly I love these stories. (Brad) Amazing! Every time you tell a story, it's like I am in it. (Kristel) I love reading your stories and can picture her through them. (Amy) Wow! I love hearing about all this!!! You write wonderfully! (Julie) I enjoy your stories .. They bring a smile to my face and add warmth to my heart. (Leslie) Fred, thank you for posting these memories. I can picture all of this. (Debbie) I love reading your stories Fred. They always put a smile on my face. (Amanda) I keep telling Fred he should write a book. It would be amazing. (Laurie) From my editor's critique letter: I think you've written a wonderful story. It beautifully illustrates the deep love you and Sandy had together, and it's a fine tribute to her. One of the strengths of your book is your unique "voice" and perspective on life and on your relationship with her. It's also just plain fun to read, from the interesting descriptions of various places in Europe and America to the funny anecdotes.
The Biggest Bluff How I Learned To Pay Attention Master Myself And Win
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Maria Konnikova
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2020-06-23
The Biggest Bluff How I Learned To Pay Attention Master Myself And Win written by Maria Konnikova and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-23 with Self-Help categories.
How a New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker contributor parlayed a strong grasp of the science of human decision-making and a woeful ignorance of cards into a life-changing run as a professional poker player, under the wing of a legend of the game
For Richer For Poorer
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Victoria Coren
language : en
Publisher: Canongate Books
Release Date : 2011
For Richer For Poorer written by Victoria Coren and has been published by Canongate Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Miserable at an elegant day school for girls, Victoria Coren finds an escape in the mysterious world of poker. Twenty years later, she has won a million dollars and forgotten to have children. What price adventure? This is a true story of happiness and heartbreak, smoke and mirrors, bright lights and shady characters. It is a memoir of friendship and belonging, love and loss. It might also teach you how to win a million . . .
The Total Poker Manual
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : CardPlayer
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-09-13
The Total Poker Manual written by CardPlayer and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-13 with Games & Activities categories.
Whether it's a friendly kitchen-table game with friends, or the high-stakes world of multimillion dollar tournaments, The Total Poker Manual is packed with strategies, and techniques to help you walk away a winner. The Total Poker Player Manual covers everything, from the basics of each type of game and the hands needed to win, to the insider tips such as specific strategies for different versions and how to beat the odds. These skills and many more are all accompanied by some of the most fascinating poker stories in history, from the riverboat gamblers to today's international stars players.
Straight Flush
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Ben Mezrich
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2013-05-28
Straight Flush written by Ben Mezrich and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-28 with Games & Activities categories.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House—the sources for the film The Social Network and 21—comes the larger-than-life rags-to-riches tale of a group of University of Montana frat brothers who turned a weekly poker game in the basement of a local dive bar into AbsolutePoker.com, one of the largest online companies in the world. Based on extensive insider interviews and participation, Straight Flush tells of the company’s initial operations in the exotic jungle paradise of Costa Rica—where its founders embraced an outrageous lifestyle of girls, parties, and money—and of the gray area of U.S. and international law in which they created an industry. Soon, the U.S. Department of Justice was gunning for them… Should they fold—or double down and ride their hot hand? Impossible to put down, Straight Flush is an exclusive, never-before-seen look behind the headlines of one of the wildest business stories of the past decade.
Seven Games A Human History
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Oliver Roeder
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2022-01-25
Seven Games A Human History written by Oliver Roeder and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with History categories.
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 ways their design makes them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across forty years lost only three games of checkers; Shusai, the Master, the last Go champion of imperial Japan, defending tradition against “modern rationalism”; and an IBM engineer who created a backgammon program so capable at self-learning that NASA used it on the space shuttle. He delves into the history and lore of each game: backgammon boards in ancient Egypt, the Indian origins of chess, how certain shells from a particular beach in Japan make the finest white Go stones. Beyond the cultural and personal stories, Roeder explores why games, seemingly trivial pastimes, speak so deeply to the human soul. He introduces an early philosopher of games, the aptly named Bernard Suits, and visits an Oxford cosmologist who has perfected a computer that can effectively play bridge, a game as complicated as human language itself. Throughout, Roeder tells the compelling story of how humans, pursuing scientific glory and competitive advantage, have invented AI programs better than any human player, and what that means for the games—and for us. Funny, fascinating, and profound, Seven Games is a story of obsession, psychology, history, and how play makes us human.
Thinking In Bets
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Annie Duke
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-05-07
Thinking In Bets written by Annie Duke and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-07 with Business & Economics categories.
A Wall Street Journal bestseller, now in paperback. Poker champion turned decision strategist Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions. Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there's always information hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making? Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion turned consultant, draws on examples from business, sports, politics, and (of course) poker to share tools anyone can use to embrace uncertainty and make better decisions. For most people, it's difficult to say "I'm not sure" in a world that values and, even, rewards the appearance of certainty. But professional poker players are comfortable with the fact that great decisions don't always lead to great outcomes, and bad decisions don't always lead to bad outcomes. By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll be less vulnerable to reactive emotions, knee-jerk biases, and destructive habits in your decision making. You'll become more confident, calm, compassionate, and successful in the long run.
Digital Storytelling
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Carolyn Handler Miller
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-06-27
Digital Storytelling written by Carolyn Handler Miller and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-27 with Art categories.
Digital Storytelling shows you how to create immersive, interactive narratives across a multitude of platforms, devices, and media. From age-old storytelling techniques to cutting-edge development processes, this book covers creating stories for all forms of New Media, including transmedia storytelling, video games, mobile apps, and second screen experiences. The way a story is told, a message is delivered, or a narrative is navigated has changed dramatically over the last few years. Stories are told through video games, interactive books, and social media. Stories are told on all sorts of different platforms and through all sorts of different devices. They’re immersive, letting the user interact with the story and letting the user enter the story and shape it themselves. This book features case studies that cover a great spectrum of platforms and different story genres. It also shows you how to plan processes for developing interactive narratives for all forms of entertainment and non-fiction purposes: education, training, information and promotion. Digital Storytelling features interviews with some of the industry’s biggest names, showing you how they build and tell their stories.
Real Grinders
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Ashton Cartwright
language : en
Publisher: Ashton Publishing Group
Release Date : 2014-12-23
Real Grinders written by Ashton Cartwright and has been published by Ashton Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-23 with Games & Activities categories.
Six different countries. Twenty eight professional poker players. All of them Real Grinders. If you’ve ever wanted to know if you have what it takes to be a professional poker player, now is your chance to find out. We’ve brought together some of the best pro players from around the world to talk about what it's like playing poker for a living; the good parts, the bad parts, the successes, and the challenges. Everything that separates the winners from the losers in a game where fortunes can be won or lost on the turn of a card, and a level head and a quick wit control the table. Professional poker doesn't get more real than this.
Gambling With The Myth Of The American Dream
DOWNLOAD
FREE 30 Days
Author : Aaron M. Duncan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-03-02
Gambling With The Myth Of The American Dream written by Aaron M. Duncan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book explores the rise and increased acceptance of gambling in America, particularly the growth of the game of poker, as a means for examining changes to the American Dream and the risk society. Poker both critiques and reinterprets the myth of the American Dream, putting greater emphasis on the importance of luck and risk management while deemphasizing the importance of honesty and hard work. Duncan discusses the history of gambling in America, changes to the rhetoric surrounding gambling, the depiction of poker in the Wild West as portrayed in film, its recent rise in popularity on television, its current place in post-modern America on the internet, and future implications.