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  Bet Smart Win Big - The...

  Theo Henderson

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  Welcome to "Bet Smart, Win Big: The Essential Guide to Poker Math," your passport to mastering one of the world's most captivating and intellectually stimulating card games. Whether you're a poker novice eager to learn the ropes or an experienced player striving to elevate your game, this book is your comprehensive roadmap to success. 
  Poker, often described as a game of skill and strategy, is intrinsically tied to mathematics. Understanding the numerical intricacies that underlie every poker decision is the key to becoming a formidable player. This book delves deep into the world of poker mathematics, unraveling complex concepts with clarity and precision.  
  You'll find a treasure trove of knowledge, from hand rankings and odds calculation to expected value and advanced mathematical strategies. We provide practical insights that will empower you to make better-informed decisions at the poker table, whether you're playing with friends, in local tournaments, or even aiming for the professional circuit.  
  Beyond the math, we explore essential aspects of poker psychology, bankroll management, and real-world applications of the concepts covered. "Bet Smart, Win Big" is not just a book; it's your trusted companion on your poker journey, offering the tools and strategies needed to gain an edge in this dynamic and competitive game.  
  So, whether you aspire to win big in high-stakes tournaments or simply enjoy friendly home games, this book equips you with the skills and knowledge to bet smart and emerge victorious. Join us on a voyage through the thrilling world of poker math and watch your game transform into a calculated and strategic endeavor. Prepare to sharpen your mind, enhance your poker prowess, and embark on a path to poker success like never before.

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  A History Lover's Guide to Austin

  Jason Wreems

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  Discover the historic sites and cultural heritage of the Lone Star State’s Capitol City with this informative and entertaining guide.   Now one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Austin was once a tiny frontier outpost of Waterloo. With A History Lover’s Guide to Austin, visitors and locals alike can explore how the “City of the Violet Crown” transformed into a world leader in culture and technology.   Discover the lost treasure of Shoal Creek in Pease Park or just a sense of inner peace amid the koi ponds and waterfalls of the Zilker Botanical Garden. Like the bats of Congress Avenue, navigate Austin neighborhoods by sound, taking cues from Stevie Ray Vaughan’s beloved guitar and Angelina Eberly’s city-saving cannon.   From the back streets once stalked by a serial killer to the stately halls of the Texas State History Museum, tour guide Jason Weems charts a course through Austin’s fascinating history.

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  NPR Driveway Moments for Dads -...

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  Funny, comforting, and nostalgic—kind of like Dad—DRIVEWAY MOMENTS FOR DADS is over 100 minutes of NPR at its finest. You’ll want it for your father and yourself, and for those you know who frequently finds themselves in their driveways, tuned to NPR, listening to the end of a story.Contents:Introduction by Scott SimonHappy with PappyStay-at-Home DadCalifornia ‘Fathers at Work’My Father’s Borrowed HousesA Boy and His Dad’s Life: ‘Scout’s Honor’Father’s DayNapkins of LoveMemories of the Civil Rights MovementA ‘Danny Boy’ for My FatherListening to My Father‘Tormorrow Will Be a Better Day’Passing Sayings Along to a New GenerationBehind the Counter at Dad’s LuncheonetteDad’s CookingFather’s IdentityMy Fashionless DadOde to a Father’s SnoringDad and SamA Better FatherWorking Around the ‘D’ WordFrom Scott Simon’s Father, the Gift of Laughs

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  Cake Wrecks - When Professional...

  Jen Yates

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  New York Times Bestseller: Stories and photos of confectionary calamities that “will have you laughing so hard you’ll forget to eat” (The Washington Post). 
   
  Have your cake and laugh at it, too, with the sweet treat known as Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong. From the creator of the award-winning blog, here are the worst cakes ever, including the ugly, the silly, the downright creepy, the unintentionally sad or suggestive, and the just plain funny. With witty commentary and behind-the-scenes tidbits, Cake Wrecks will ensure that you never look at a cake the same way again. 
   
  Jen Yates’ CakeWrecks site was a winner of a Blogger’s Choice Award for Best Humor Blog, among other honors, and for this inspired and sidesplitting collection, she gathered extensive never-before-seen material to create “a hilarious winner” (The Oregonian). 
   
  “I haven’t laughed so hard in ages.” —Mary Alice, from the Food Network’s Ace of Cakes 
   
  “Think of them as epic fails, with frosting.” —TheNew York Times

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  You and Your Sewing Machine - A...

  Bernie Tobisch

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  A sewing machine pro shares expert tips on choosing, using, maintaining, and troubleshooting—packed with photos!   From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems.   With this book from Bernie Tobisch—who has decades of experience as a technician, dealer, and teacher—you can learn what questions to ask when buying a new sewing machine, what sewing machine foot to use for different projects, what regular maintenance you need to perform, and more. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting YOUR sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results.

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