Author: Sia Layta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980803614
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Is the poker deck stacked against women? Why hasn't a woman ever won the World Series of Poker Main Event in nearly 50 years of competition? What would happen if a female poker pro played a major tournament disguised as a man? Would she improve her chances of making it to the final table? Female poker player and author Sia Layta will answer these questions and more in BLACK WIDOW Poker.More than a simple training manual, BLACK WIDOW Poker explores the gender inequality women experience in male dominated card rooms, and offers them way to win the game in spite of sexism. It is a method of play that earned her the poker nickname: BLACK WIDOW.Packed with new Texas Hold'em strategies anyone can use, and innovative gender-centric lines of attack, BLACK WIDOW Poker shows women how to beat men at their own game.
BLACK WIDOW Poker
Author: Sia Layta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980803614
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Is the poker deck stacked against women? Why hasn't a woman ever won the World Series of Poker Main Event in nearly 50 years of competition? What would happen if a female poker pro played a major tournament disguised as a man? Would she improve her chances of making it to the final table? Female poker player and author Sia Layta will answer these questions and more in BLACK WIDOW Poker.More than a simple training manual, BLACK WIDOW Poker explores the gender inequality women experience in male dominated card rooms, and offers them way to win the game in spite of sexism. It is a method of play that earned her the poker nickname: BLACK WIDOW.Packed with new Texas Hold'em strategies anyone can use, and innovative gender-centric lines of attack, BLACK WIDOW Poker shows women how to beat men at their own game.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980803614
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Is the poker deck stacked against women? Why hasn't a woman ever won the World Series of Poker Main Event in nearly 50 years of competition? What would happen if a female poker pro played a major tournament disguised as a man? Would she improve her chances of making it to the final table? Female poker player and author Sia Layta will answer these questions and more in BLACK WIDOW Poker.More than a simple training manual, BLACK WIDOW Poker explores the gender inequality women experience in male dominated card rooms, and offers them way to win the game in spite of sexism. It is a method of play that earned her the poker nickname: BLACK WIDOW.Packed with new Texas Hold'em strategies anyone can use, and innovative gender-centric lines of attack, BLACK WIDOW Poker shows women how to beat men at their own game.
Girls' Poker Night
Author: Jill A. Davis
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 081296683X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
When cub reporter Ruby falls for her boss, all bets are off. He's a challenge, he's her editor, and he wants her to stop being quippy and clever and become the writer--and the woman--he knows she can be. But what happens when she realizes Mr. Right has his own unresolved past? A bestseller in hardcover.
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 081296683X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
When cub reporter Ruby falls for her boss, all bets are off. He's a challenge, he's her editor, and he wants her to stop being quippy and clever and become the writer--and the woman--he knows she can be. But what happens when she realizes Mr. Right has his own unresolved past? A bestseller in hardcover.
The Poker Bride
Author: Christopher Corbett
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802197922
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This true story of a concubine and the Gold Rush years “delves deep into the soul of the real old west” (Erik Larson). “Once the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill launched our ‘national madness,’ the population of California exploded. Tens of thousands of Chinese, lured by tales of a ‘golden mountain,’ took passage across the Pacific. Among this massive influx were many young concubines who were expected to serve in the brothels sprouting up near the goldfields. One of them adopted the name of Polly Bemis, after an Idaho saloonkeeper, Charlie Bemis, won her in a poker game and married her. For decades the couple lived on an isolated, self-sufficient farm near the Salmon River in central Idaho. After her husband’s death, Polly came down to a nearby town and gradually spoke of her experiences. Journalist Christopher Corbett movingly recounts Polly’s story, integrating Polly’s personal history into the broader picture of the history of the mass immigration of Chinese. As both a personal and social history, this is an admirable book.” —Booklist “A gorgeously written and brilliantly researched saga of America during the mad flush of its biggest Gold Rush. Christopher Corbett’s genius is to anchor his larger story of Chinese immigration around a poor concubine named Polly. A tremendous achievement.” —Douglas Brinkley “Uses Bemis’s story as a platform for a larger discussion about the hardships of the Chinese experience in the American West.” —The Washington Post
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802197922
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This true story of a concubine and the Gold Rush years “delves deep into the soul of the real old west” (Erik Larson). “Once the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill launched our ‘national madness,’ the population of California exploded. Tens of thousands of Chinese, lured by tales of a ‘golden mountain,’ took passage across the Pacific. Among this massive influx were many young concubines who were expected to serve in the brothels sprouting up near the goldfields. One of them adopted the name of Polly Bemis, after an Idaho saloonkeeper, Charlie Bemis, won her in a poker game and married her. For decades the couple lived on an isolated, self-sufficient farm near the Salmon River in central Idaho. After her husband’s death, Polly came down to a nearby town and gradually spoke of her experiences. Journalist Christopher Corbett movingly recounts Polly’s story, integrating Polly’s personal history into the broader picture of the history of the mass immigration of Chinese. As both a personal and social history, this is an admirable book.” —Booklist “A gorgeously written and brilliantly researched saga of America during the mad flush of its biggest Gold Rush. Christopher Corbett’s genius is to anchor his larger story of Chinese immigration around a poor concubine named Polly. A tremendous achievement.” —Douglas Brinkley “Uses Bemis’s story as a platform for a larger discussion about the hardships of the Chinese experience in the American West.” —The Washington Post
Cashed In
Author: Jackie Chance
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440619204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Amateur Texas Hold ’Em champ Belinda Cooley, aka “Bee Cool,” has left the desert sands of Vegas for the cool clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With her newfound fame she has a free buy-in on a high-profile poker cruise aboard the Sea Gambler. The catch: her manipulative manager (who’s also her twin brother) is driving her crazy, her pesky parents are tagging along, and there’s no place to hide from the throngs seeking poker tips from Bee Cool. If that wasn’t enough to throw off a girl’s game, Belinda soon finds her fellow poker pros disappearing faster than chips on a bad night. It seems someone on board is out to turn the card sharks into shark bait—and Belinda might be next.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440619204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Amateur Texas Hold ’Em champ Belinda Cooley, aka “Bee Cool,” has left the desert sands of Vegas for the cool clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With her newfound fame she has a free buy-in on a high-profile poker cruise aboard the Sea Gambler. The catch: her manipulative manager (who’s also her twin brother) is driving her crazy, her pesky parents are tagging along, and there’s no place to hide from the throngs seeking poker tips from Bee Cool. If that wasn’t enough to throw off a girl’s game, Belinda soon finds her fellow poker pros disappearing faster than chips on a bad night. It seems someone on board is out to turn the card sharks into shark bait—and Belinda might be next.
Black Widow
Author: Jennifer Estep
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476774544
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
After unfortunate "coincidences" befall her friends, Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, discovers that she has a new enemy, the mysteriously named M. M. Monroe, who, trying to get her framed for murder, has a master plan that will take more than her powerful Ice and Stone magic to stop.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476774544
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
After unfortunate "coincidences" befall her friends, Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, discovers that she has a new enemy, the mysteriously named M. M. Monroe, who, trying to get her framed for murder, has a master plan that will take more than her powerful Ice and Stone magic to stop.
Card Games All-in-One For Dummies
Author: Consumer Dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119275741
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Play your cards right—and get an ace up your sleeve Whether you’re looking to tackle a Texas Hold ‘em tournament or beat a friendly competitor at Gin Rummy, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies helps you stack the odds in your favor to start playing—and winning—the world’s most popular card games. From Bridge and Hearts to Blackjack, card games are timeless activities that offer loads of fun, bringing people of all ages together to socialize and have a hand at some friendly competition. But if you’re ready to up the ante, this all-encompassing guide gives you the card-playing power to apply winning strategies and tips to master your game of choice and beat your opponents. Build upon and improve your card-playing skills Develop a winning strategy for popular card game Find and play card games online Teach kids to play cards responsibly Whether you’re playing for fun or real stakes, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies is your one-stop ace in the hole to come up trumps!
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119275741
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Play your cards right—and get an ace up your sleeve Whether you’re looking to tackle a Texas Hold ‘em tournament or beat a friendly competitor at Gin Rummy, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies helps you stack the odds in your favor to start playing—and winning—the world’s most popular card games. From Bridge and Hearts to Blackjack, card games are timeless activities that offer loads of fun, bringing people of all ages together to socialize and have a hand at some friendly competition. But if you’re ready to up the ante, this all-encompassing guide gives you the card-playing power to apply winning strategies and tips to master your game of choice and beat your opponents. Build upon and improve your card-playing skills Develop a winning strategy for popular card game Find and play card games online Teach kids to play cards responsibly Whether you’re playing for fun or real stakes, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies is your one-stop ace in the hole to come up trumps!
Hoyle's Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games
Author: Walter B. Gibson
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307486095
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
From All Fours to Zebra Poker, this is the definitive, A-to-Z guide to contemporary card games. Shuffle your deck and get ready to discover your new favorite card game! Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games explains the rules of all the most popular and timeless card games clearly and simply, using special symbols, charts, and drawings alongside written instructions. This accessible guide lists games alphabetically and includes extensive cross-referencing for all game variations. Plus, the unique glossary-index features definitions of terms and games’ alternative names. Whether playing solitaire or hosting a rowdy game night, Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games is the ultimate card game resource.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307486095
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
From All Fours to Zebra Poker, this is the definitive, A-to-Z guide to contemporary card games. Shuffle your deck and get ready to discover your new favorite card game! Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games explains the rules of all the most popular and timeless card games clearly and simply, using special symbols, charts, and drawings alongside written instructions. This accessible guide lists games alphabetically and includes extensive cross-referencing for all game variations. Plus, the unique glossary-index features definitions of terms and games’ alternative names. Whether playing solitaire or hosting a rowdy game night, Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games is the ultimate card game resource.
Bad Boys of the Black Hills: And Some Wild Women, Too
Author: Barbara C. Fifer
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560375485
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The lively romp details some of the Wild West's most engaging stories, specifically in the Black Hills and Deadwood, home to prostitutes and poets, desperados and dancehall girls, fortune tellers and fugitives. Readers will meet a host of rowdies ranging from madams to stagecoach robbers, from tall-tale tellers to killers.
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560375485
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The lively romp details some of the Wild West's most engaging stories, specifically in the Black Hills and Deadwood, home to prostitutes and poets, desperados and dancehall girls, fortune tellers and fugitives. Readers will meet a host of rowdies ranging from madams to stagecoach robbers, from tall-tale tellers to killers.
For Richer, For Poorer
Author: Victoria Coren
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 0771022948
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
In September 2006, Victoria Coren won the European Poker Championship, and with it a cool one million dollars. Overnight, she became one of the world's most famous players. But how did she do it? In For Richer, For Poorer, Victoria Coren's long-awaited poker memoir, she answers this question. It is an intensely honest story of twenty years of obsession, of highs and lows, wins and losses, friendships, power plays, loneliness and addiction. Coren takes us from the grimy underworld of illegal cash games to the high glamour of Monte Carlo and Las Vegas, vividly capturing the incredible excitement of a poker match and getting to the heart of why poker has become the world's most popular card game. It is a razor-sharp, accessible, entertaining, and intensely gripping story.
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 0771022948
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
In September 2006, Victoria Coren won the European Poker Championship, and with it a cool one million dollars. Overnight, she became one of the world's most famous players. But how did she do it? In For Richer, For Poorer, Victoria Coren's long-awaited poker memoir, she answers this question. It is an intensely honest story of twenty years of obsession, of highs and lows, wins and losses, friendships, power plays, loneliness and addiction. Coren takes us from the grimy underworld of illegal cash games to the high glamour of Monte Carlo and Las Vegas, vividly capturing the incredible excitement of a poker match and getting to the heart of why poker has become the world's most popular card game. It is a razor-sharp, accessible, entertaining, and intensely gripping story.
Foster's Complete Hoyle
Author: Robert Frederick Foster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description