Download or read book The Texas Two Card Hold Em Heist written by Karl Boyd and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-07-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roger, Carl and their gang are at it again ' this time they're back in Las Vegas, where they plan to steal the first prize of twenty million dollars from the final table at the Universal Poker Tour.As usual, Roger's final plan is unique and deceitful. Along with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies, you'll wonder how they did it and where the money is.As a bonus, readers finally discover what one of their previous victims, Richard Murdock, wants Roger and Carl to do in repayment for swindling him so may years ago. Although the pair of con men agrees to do Richard's biding, as always, with Roger and Carl and their nefarious assistants, nothing is as it seems.Be prepared for more double crosses and a story that keeps you guessing until another unexpected conclusion.Long-time fans of Karl Boyd's novels will wonder if this third part of the trilogy is actually the last adventure they'll share with Roger and Carl.But, fear not, there is a fourth episode being written as we speak.
Download or read book The Cyrus Caper written by Karl Boyd and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-08-13 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Cyrus Caper the second lighthearted crime novel of a trilogy, Roger, Carl, and most members of their gang are running amok again. After escaping from prison and eluding the FBI Roger and Carl decide to take a cruise. When their cruise turns out to be a disaster, Roger and Carl make plans to get even with the Cyrus cruise line by hijacking and robbing the same ship. In a surprise move, Roger and Carl are given a chance to complete their plans under the supervision of their old nemesis, FBI Agent Jake Polk. The pair of con men agrees to assist the law, but Roger has other more devious plans. Double and triple crosses abound in this rollicking tale of deception, scheming and subterfuge. As always, with Roger and Carl, nothing is as it seems. Karl Boyd turns his outstanding talent into high gear, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the final, surprising conclusion. Come along with Roger and Carl on another superbly planned caper ' this time on the high seas.
Download or read book Don s Stimulus Package written by Karl Boyd and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Palmyra Isle of Death written by Karl Boyd and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-02-13 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fast paced adventure, modern day treasure hunters collide with ghosts of pirates from the past as Karl Boyd uses his outstanding writing ability to combine fact with fiction to tell his version of what really happened to the treasure of the Esperanza. Come along for the boat ride of your life and match wits with Bill “Skeeter†Whitaker and his buddy, Clete Palmer as they attempt to solve the mystery of the Esperanza. As this rollicking tale weaves its way between the beautiful isles of Hawaii and the far off isolated atoll of Palmyra, you will encounter murder, lies, greed, betrayal, unrequited romance and revenge. Is Karl’s tale pure fiction, or, could his assumptions of where the treasure still resides be more historical fact waiting to be discovered? Decide for yourself, but remember: Only Palmyra, the isle of death knows for sure.
Download or read book Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist written by Houston Curtis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Right out of the gate, the entire game was designed to empty the pockets of those rich, celeb-loving LA suckers.”—Houston Curtis Leonardo DiCaprio. Alex Rodriguez. Tobey Maguire. Ben Affleck. Matt Damon. John Cassavetes. What do these people have in common? Not just fame and fortune; all these men are also alumni of the ultra-exclusive, high-stakes poker ring that inspired Aaron Sorkin’s Oscar-nominated film, Molly’s Game. But Houston Curtis, the card shark who co-founded the game with Tobey Maguire, knows that Sorkin’s is the whitewashed version. In Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, Curtis goes all-in, revealing the true story behind the game. From its origins with Maguire to staking DiCaprio’s first game, installing Molly Bloom, avoiding the hookers and blow down the hall, and weathering the FBI investigation that left Curtis with a lien on his house, this is the no-holds-barred account of the world’s most exclusive Texas Hold ’Em game from the man who started it—with all the names and salacious details that Molly’s Game left out. With the insider appeal of Rounders, more A-listers than Ocean’s 11, and the excitement of The Sting, Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist is the untold, insider’s story that makes Molly’s Game look tame.
Download or read book The Nearly Perfect Plan written by Karl Boyd and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-01-08 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Roger Odem Booth first mentioned he and Carl Jesse James becoming confidence men, Carl asked, "Do you really think we can make a living by conning old fogies out of their money?"Roger smiled and said, "Yes, we can."Carl matched his smile and made a bad pun; "Don't you mean,"Yes we con?"And so, the "Yes, we con", trilogy begins:A fiction crime thriller, "The Nearly Perfect Plan", is the first in a trilogy chronicling the adventures of Roger Booth and Carl James, two young, ambitious confidence men. Fate works overtime when Roger and Carl stumble upon the perfect way to hijack three Brinks armored trucks in broad daylight and make them disappear in a matter of minutes. They enlist the aid of twenty of their ex-Army buddies to pull off "The Perfect Plan".
Download or read book What I Know About Poker written by Alex Scott and published by Alex Scott. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poker is not a 'get rich quick' scheme. Becoming a consistent winner takes effort and dedication. In this collection of classic articles and much new material, prolific poker strategy writer Alex Scott explains: - How to use Expected Value, Pot Odds, Position, and the principle of Tight-Aggressive play to make good decisions - How to transform your No Limit Hold'em game in five simple steps - How to play Five Card Draw, Lowball Draw, Triple Draw, Badugi, Five Card Stud, Seven Card Stud, Razz, Stud Eight or Better, Chicago, Super Stud, Omaha, Omaha Eight or Better, 5 and 6-Card Omaha, Double Flop Hold'em and Omaha, Courchevel, and Chinese Poker - including basic strategy guides and dealing tips for each variant - How to play when the river is dealt - What to do when you play your first live tournament - When to pass up close gambles in tournaments - How to avoid common bet-sizing mistakes - How to use Fold Equity - How to make money playing Short-Stack Strategy (and how to defend against shortstacking) - How to turn a small investment into big money playing Steps Sit & Gos - When to bet into a dry side pot - How to play when your opponents straddle - How to utilise the 'squeeze play' - How to avoid results-oriented thinking - How to keep good records - How to use tells and your opponents' mannerisms when playing live poker - How the Tight-Aggressive and Loose-Aggressive styles evolved - How to use M and the Independent Chip Model (ICM) to make better decisions in Sit & Go tournaments - How to avoid common 'robotic' and predictable plays - How to play when you are card dead - How to defeat online opponents using HUDs - How to use the metagame to your advantage - Why Nietzsche was Right about Poker - How Superstition hurts your game, and how you can best use intuition The book includes 13 quizzes to test your knowledge of the material covered. One of the most comprehensive poker guides available, 'What I Know About Poker' is a must-have for any player's library.
Download or read book The Great Casino Heist written by Richard Marcus and published by Constable & Robinson. This book was released on 2005 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of a select band of the world's greatest professional cheats, Richard Marcus, toured the gambling cultures of Las Vegas, London and Monte Carlo, winning huge sums of money from casinos by elaborate sleight of hand tricks. He and his gang were great tacticians, backing up their moves with psychological set-ups to convince pit bosses that they were watching legitimate high rollers getting lucky, while in fact their casinos were being robbed blind." "Richard Marcus tells his tale of a lifetime spent cheating casinos. This insider story of how one very smart man and his small band were able to beat some of the biggest casinos, opens a window on to a hidden world of intriguing personalities, tense situations and very close shaves. What becomes clear is that the root of their success is not mere technical wizardry, but being cool under pressure."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book A Nation s Keeper written by James L. L. Howard and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States is collapsing into ruin. Several states have aligned themselves with Texas to form a new nation, the Republic of United Libertarians. The US acts immediately to destabilize and recover the rogue states through espionage and subversion. The RUL answers back by enlisting the service of a select few citizen-soldiers, men who can operate beyond the rule of law to protect the foundling republic from such threats. Of these enforcers, Alamo is unsurpassed and serves as the governor's right hand. He travels the republic dispensing justice, often from the barrel of a gun. His notoriety is legend as is the bounty on his head. The US will stop at nothing to finish him, targeting friends, loved ones, and associates in an effort to hurt or compromise him, so his strict policy is to not let anyone close. A chance encounter with Anna, a beautiful rancher in the Texas Hill country, soon has Alamo reconsidering his staunch beliefs. He has much in common with her as well as the ranch hands who protect her interests, hard men and former soldiers who can recognize a little of themselves in the lone gunman who protects the RUL. A top operative, Alan Combs, has been ordered to put an end to the continued hindrance of the United States' schemes. He's entered the RUL to locate Alamo and either capture or kill him. A game of hunter versus hunter commences, a game that Alamo must win before the woman he's invited into his life becomes yet another victim of his profession.
Download or read book The Perils of Moviegoing in America written by Gary D. Rhodes and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recaptures the lost history of the physical and moral perils that faced audiences at American movie theatres during the first fifty years of the cinema.
Download or read book Texas Bankers Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Cheat Your Friends at Poker written by Penn Jillette and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-10-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide based on the authors' conversations with a wealthy old-time hustler counsels players on how to profitably cheat during poker games with friends, covering such tactics as marking cards, stashing holdouts, and targeting opponents.
Download or read book Thieves Gambit written by Kayvion Lewis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most highly-anticipated YA launch of the year, soon to be a major movie, a cinematic enemies-to-lovers heist, for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins. Challenge: Join the Thieves’ Gambit, a cut-throat competition to crown the world’s greatest thief Rule 1: Never fall in love with your opponent Rule 2: The only thief you can trust is yourself Endgame: Win the heist to save your family - and yourself . . . Seventeen-year-old Rosalyn Quest was raised by a legendary family of thieves with one rule: trust no one. When her mother is kidnapped, her only chance to save her is to win the Thieves’ Gambit – a deadly competition for the world’s best thieves, where the victor is granted one wish. To win, she must outwit all of her backstabbing competitors, including her childhood archnemesis. But can she take victory from the handsome, charming boy who makes a play for her heart and might be hiding the most dangerous secret of all? Praise for Thieves' Gambit: 'A propulsive, high-octane thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Full of breathtaking heists, complex relationships, high-stakes tension, and characters I would follow anywhere, Thieves’ Gambit gripped me from the first page, and never let go. You won’t want to stop reading.' Alex Aster, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark 'Thieves' Gambit is a masterpiece! I love everything about this book from the twists and turns to the international settings and the characters. Kayvion Lewis has created a fast paced and dramatic story that had me addicted from beginning to end.' Natasha Bowen bestselling author of Skin of the Sea
Download or read book The Biggest Bluff written by Maria Konnikova and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book “The tale of how Konnikova followed a story about poker players and wound up becoming a story herself will have you riveted, first as you learn about her big winnings, and then as she conveys the lessons she learned both about human nature and herself.” —The Washington Post It's true that Maria Konnikova had never actually played poker before and didn't even know the rules when she approached Erik Seidel, Poker Hall of Fame inductee and winner of tens of millions of dollars in earnings, and convinced him to be her mentor. But she knew her man: a famously thoughtful and broad-minded player, he was intrigued by her pitch that she wasn't interested in making money so much as learning about life. She had faced a stretch of personal bad luck, and her reflections on the role of chance had led her to a giant of game theory, who pointed her to poker as the ultimate master class in learning to distinguish between what can be controlled and what can't. And she certainly brought something to the table, including a Ph.D. in psychology and an acclaimed and growing body of work on human behavior and how to hack it. So Seidel was in, and soon she was down the rabbit hole with him, into the wild, fiercely competitive, overwhelmingly masculine world of high-stakes Texas Hold'em, their initial end point the following year's World Series of Poker. But then something extraordinary happened. Under Seidel's guidance, Konnikova did have many epiphanies about life that derived from her new pursuit, including how to better read, not just her opponents but far more importantly herself; how to identify what tilted her into an emotional state that got in the way of good decisions; and how to get to a place where she could accept luck for what it was, and what it wasn't. But she also began to win. And win. In a little over a year, she began making earnest money from tournaments, ultimately totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. She won a major title, got a sponsor, and got used to being on television, and to headlines like "How one writer's book deal turned her into a professional poker player." She even learned to like Las Vegas. But in the end, Maria Konnikova is a writer and student of human behavior, and ultimately the point was to render her incredible journey into a container for its invaluable lessons. The biggest bluff of all, she learned, is that skill is enough. Bad cards will come our way, but keeping our focus on how we play them and not on the outcome will keep us moving through many a dark patch, until the luck once again breaks our way.
Download or read book Father Forgive Me For I Have Sinned written by RAMA and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-09-02 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Delisted
Download or read book Ken Warren Teaches Texas Hold em written by Ken Warren and published by Cardoza. This book was released on 2003-04-08 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a step-by-step manual for winning at hold'em by the world's best-selling author of Winner's Guide to Texas Hold'em Poker. Each chapter teaches the reader one important principle and features great practical advice plus examples from actual games and how to apply them to the reader's own games.
Download or read book Twelve Years of Turbulence written by Gary Kennedy and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twelve years following 9/11, American Airlines lost billions of dollars and endured years of crisis and turmoil. Financial upheaval, the crash of Flight 587, grueling confrontations with labor, a rival’s push to acquire the company, and a challenging fight with the government tested the mettle and fortitude of its top executives. Against all odds, American found a way to save what was once the world’s largest airline from certain ruin. Told through the eyes of American’s chief lawyer, this insider’s story of intrigue of the unfolding events is set against a personal look at the innermost workings of the sexiest industry in the world.
