Poker: The Real Deal
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ISBN: 0689875908 / Publisher: Gallery Books, September 2004
An overview of poker discusses both the game and its culture, explains the terminology, strategy, and etiquette of the game, and includes poker-related quotations from movies and books and anecdotes from poker history.
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Like a secret society, poker has its own language and customs -- its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating. It's a game of skill, and playing well depends on more than just a good hand or the ability to hide emotion. The first step toward developing a style of play worthy of the greats is learning to think like a poker player. In a game where there are no absolutes, mastering the basics is only the beginning -- being able to pull off the strategy and theatrics is the difference between legendary wins and epic failure.
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