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The Poker Mindset
- 280 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The Poker Mindset has transformed the games of tens of thousands of poker players becoming one of the most popular poker books of all-time. The success of the book quickly spread around the world and is currently translated in eight different languages. Are you ready to look at poker in a different way and transform your own game? What "secret" separates top poker players from poker wannabes?Is it zen-like mind-reading skills, a computer-like brain or thousands of hours of play? No. It is a series of established approaches and behaviors that enables these experts to bring their "A" game to the table session after session, regardless of short-term results.In this groundbreaking book, Taylor and Hilger lay bare the secrets of the Poker Mindset seven core attitudes and concepts that ensure you have the optimal emotional, psychological, and behavioral framework for playing superior poker.The Poker Mindset deeply explores vital topics that most poker books only touch upon: - Tilt: What it really is, why and when you are most prone to it, and how you can avoid it.- Bankroll: A complete examination of bankroll management from a technical, but more importantly, from a psychological and emotional viewpoint.- Opponents: How to determine your competitors' mental and emotional processes so that you can dominate, out think and outplay them.- Downswings: Every poker player experiences them, but you will truly understand and be armed against low ebbs when they occur.- Bad Beats: The Poker Mindset will enable you to overcome the trauma of bad beats and losing big pots.Poker is a fun game, but it is even more fun when you win. The Poker Mindset may be the most valuable poker book you will ever read. Embrace its concepts and you can overcome the unseen obstacles that are limiting your success at the table.When you make the Poker Mindset your mindset, you will take control of your game and walk away a winner.
Spindle is the hilarious tale of Peter Turner's first week in the Space Force, facing unknown dangers as he tries to protect the solar system from crime, corruption, and a vast planet-eating space beast.
The Gatekeeper
- 268 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Paul Milton, a dynamic young vicar, is successful at bringing folk back to the Church. Fresh from a South London triumph, he and his wife Sarah, an emotionally fragile English rose, head north to a new rural appointment. However, the position is not what they expect. Soon after their arrival, Sarah becomes distant and oddly changed. Paul finds himself caught in a war between Olwen - a Celtic sorceress - and Julius Dodds, the church's implacable troubleshooter. Under pressure from both sides, Paul suffers a crisis of faith. As the ancient ritual of All Saints' Eve approaches, Sarah disappears and Paul has to battle against Olwen and Dodds to save his wife from a fate too terrible to contemplate. This is the large print edition of The Gatekeeper, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Time Of The Demon
- 190 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A strange object crashes in a field behind the Half Moon Inn. Soon after, two barmaids vanish without a trace, drawing the attention of local reporter Jan Barnes. Increasingly strange events lead Jan to team up with enigmatic paranormal investigator Gregory Houseman. Seeking answers, the two enter a disturbing world of government conspiracy and terrifying forces beyond their comprehension. Can they find a way to reveal the truth - and live to tell the tale?
The Price Of Horses
- 338 pages
- 12 hours of reading
After his mother and sister are killed in a trailer fire, Luke Smith turns to thievery to raise money and protect his people from oppression. In the world of gypsy travelers and underworld brigands, danger is never far away. When a burglary goes awry, Luke is pulled into a web of lies and deception that reveals a stunning truth. Trying to set things right, Luke has to balance between justice and revenge. But in the end, which will prevail?
Straight Flush To Murder
- 324 pages
- 12 hours of reading
With a lengthy list of suspects and a host of duplicitous motives, the shocking double homicide of two lovers brings seasoned state detective Al Bruce to the town of Hunter's Creek. Determined to find the perpetrators, Al sifts through shaky alibis, secret agendas, and the dubious intentions of a sheriff compromised by greed. With pressure mounting to catch the culprit, will players in the murderous game expose their hidden hands - and can Al piece together the truth?
Time Warps
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Exploring the psychology of time perception, this book delves into how our understanding of time influences our daily lives and mental well-being. It offers practical strategies to enhance our relationship with time, aiming to help readers manage their time more effectively and reduce stress. By examining the nuances of how we experience time, the author provides insights that can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Rails Around Fort Worth
- 130 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The history of Fort Worth is intricately tied to the arrival and evolution of railroads, beginning in 1876 with the Texas & Pacific Railroad. This transformative period propelled the city from a small frontier town to a bustling metropolis, showcasing the significance of rail transport in shaping its identity. The narrative explores the impact of various railroads, from transcontinental locomotives to interurban lines, highlighting Fort Worth's role in the broader story of America's growth and its embrace of technological advancement.
Contestations of the Liberal International Order
- 75 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This Element unpacks the counter-intuitive inclination towards institutional cooperation in populist foreign policy and discusses its implications for the Liberal International Order.