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Poker Books The surge in popularity of poker, poker tournaments and online poker have created a need for ways to learn to play the game, to fine tune your strategy or develop new strategies. We've listed some of the most popular and educational Poker Books that we've come across in our online searches. The Poker Books below will guide you into the depths of the world of poker, the people who play it and the people who make a decent living being a professional gambler. Each description next to the books are to give you an idea of what each book offers, and of course the author's name. These books are easily found by doing a search by title, or drop by your local library or bookstore. The Winner's Guide to Casino Poker - Edwin Silberstang Proving that poker is much more than a mere game of chance, the author delves deeply into the psychology and strategy of the game, using anecdotes from actual matches to give readers an edge at the casino tables. Hold'em Excellence - Lou Krieger A complete course on learning to play Texas Hold'em poker. Lou writes in a clear and understandable manner and explains everything you need to know to become a successful Hold'em player in a public Cardroom. This second edition is revised and expanded including several new chapters. Zen and the Art of Poker - Larry Phillips Inside the intriguing world of poker lies a fascinating exercise in strategy and extreme concentration--many of the same principles that underpin the one-thousand-year-old philosophy of Zen spirituality. Zen and the Art of Poker is the first book to apply Zen theories to America's most popular card game, presenting tips that readers can use to enhance their game. Among the more than one hundred rules that comprise this book, readers will learn to: * Make peace with folding * Use inaction as a weapon * Make patience a central pillar of their strategy * Pick their times of confrontation Using a concise and spare style, in the tradition of Zen practices and rituals, Zen and the Art of Poker traces a parallel track connecting the two disciplines by giving comments and inspirational examples from the ancient Zen masters to the poker masters of today. The Psychology of Poker - Alan N. Schoonmaker Product Description: Poker demands many skills and strategies. To be successful, you must be able to master all of them and then apply them at the appropriate times. They include proper hand selection, appropriate aggression, bluffing, semi-bluffing, understanding tells and telegraphs, choosing the right games, and reading hands. These skills do not come easily since they require unnatural actions. You cannot win just by "doing what comes naturally." This book does not provide strategic advice; you should get it from other Two Plus Two books. Dr. Schoonmaker is concerned only with the way that psychological factors affect your own and your opponents’ ability to play properly. Internet Texas Hold'em, Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro - Matthew Hilger Product Description: On any given night, thousands of players are playing poker for real money on the Internet. This book is an excellent tool for players at all levels to be successful at limit Texas Hold’em with specific topics focused on Internet play. A comprehensive overview of Texas Hold’em is presented including general poker concepts such as probability and odds, bluffing, raising and check-raising. Various deceptive tactics are also discussed such as free cards, slow playing, and inducing bluffs and calls. You’ll learn the correct strategies for starting hand play as well as playing on the flop, turn, and river. You’ll learn the intricacies of playing on the Internet and the differences in strategies between Internet and live play. Finally, you’ll be able to practice all of these strategies on over 200 actual Internet hands. Poker is a fun game, but it is even more fun when you win. This is a book for players who want to improve their game to win more money. If you only play a few hours a week or strive to take your game to an advanced level, this book should serve as a reference for many years to come and help you become a consistent winner! Gambling Sites - Online Poker Experts.com © 2005, All Rights Reserved. |
