Download or read book The Gambler Annotated with Biography written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and published by Golgotha Press. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gambler, a short novel, or novella, was published in 1867. Dostoevsky wrote to the book in order to pay off his own gambling debts. He was under such pressure to pay off the debts that he dictated to the book to a shorthand student in less than a month. The shorthand student became his second wife. The story is told in the first person; the narrator is Alexei Ivanovich, a tutor for the family of a Russian general. They are staying at a resort in Germany. Alexei is in love with the generals stepdaughter, Polina. After he swears his undying love for her, and offers to do anything she wishes, Polina asks him to go to a casino and place a bet for her. Unbeknownst to Alexei, Polina's stepfather is in dire financial straits. He finally agrees and ends up winning at the roulette table. This was Alexei's first experience with gambling.
Download or read book The Gambler written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky Annotated with critical essays and Biography written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and published by Golgotha Press. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 5184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky are collected in this huge anthology of novels, stories, and novella's. This anthology also includes a short biography about Dostoyevsky, and essays about each of his major works. Works include: Bobok The Brothers Karamazov The Christmas Tree and the Wedding Crime and Punishment The Crocodile The Double The Dream of the Ridiculous Man The Gambler A Gentle Spirit The Grand Inquisitor The Idiot The Little Orphan Notes from the Underground Poor Folk The Possessed The Thief
Download or read book The Gamblers written by John Pearson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2007 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 30 years, John Pearson has provided us with literary exposures of some of the most enigmatic people and underground organisations of our modern world. 'The Gamblers' follows the fortunes of five men at the centre of the ultra-fashionable Clermont Set: John Aspinall, Dominic Elwes, Mark Birley, James Goldsmith, and Lord Lucan.
Download or read book Memoir of a Gambler written by Jack Richardson and published by Jonathan Cape. This book was released on 1980 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Gambling 2 volumes written by William N. Thompson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete single-source collection on gambling ever assembled gives readers access to the best possible information about one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The International Encyclopedia of Gambling seeks to explain the gambling phenomenon through an in-depth exploration of gambling operations around the world. More than 300 entries reflect the global stretch of the industry as they examine games, venues, players and other leading figures, legal issues, the history of gaming, and the literature on the subject. The work is enhanced with a dozen contributed articles on gambling-related topics, including commentaries on the history and growth of Las Vegas and a description of major law cases involving gambling. Coverage includes Internet gambling and a section incorporating reviews of more than 50 films about gambling.
Download or read book A Research Guide to Psychology written by Deborah Dolan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-08 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative research guide uses a problem-solving approach to presenting print and electronic resources. Coverage includes: Definition and deep background sources Specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks Current research - Journal Articles and Annual Reviews Tests and Measures Bibliographies U.S. Government Resources Biographical Resources Directories and Organizations Style Guides Diagnostic Measures Career Path and Educational Resources Book Reviews Major Museums and Archives
Download or read book Billy Walters Book written by Lisa H Quinn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the captivating world of Billy Walters, a renowned gambler whose life was a high-stakes rollercoaster ride. From his early days hustling in the back alleys to his meteoric rise as a gambling icon, this gripping biography uncovers the secrets behind Walters' unparalleled success. Witness his fearless bets, his strategic genius, and the risks he took to become a legend in the gambling industry. But with great triumph comes great controversy, as Walters' story is also marred by legal battles and the shadowy underbelly of the gambling world. 'Billy Walters Book: The Life of a Renowned Gambler' is a thrilling tale of ambition, fortune, and the relentless pursuit of the ultimate gamble.
Download or read book Namath A Biography written by Mark Kriegel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In between Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan there was Joe Namath, one of the few sports heroes to transcend the game he played. Novelist and former sports-columnist Mark Kriegel’s bestselling biography of the iconic quarterback details his journey from steel-town pool halls to the upper reaches of American celebrity—and beyond. The first of his kind, Namath enabled a nation to see sports as show biz. For an entire generation he became a spectacle of booze and broads, a guy who made bachelorhood seem an almost sacred calling, but it was his audacious “guarantee” of victory in Super Bowl III that ensured his legend. This unforgettable portrait brings readers from the gridiron to the go-go nightclubs as Kriegel uncovers the truth behind Broadway Joe and why his legend has meant so much to so many.
Download or read book Gus Hornsby s Gamble written by Larry LaTourette and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1870s, Gus Hornsby spread the game of American football around the world like an evangelist and helped establish it in the U.S. heartland. Hornsby seemed destined for greatness as a journalist, inventor, explorer and entrepreneur. His arrogance, greed and an intractable gambling addiction, however, drove him to criminality and cast him into obscurity. But this public ruin led to his greatest accomplishment in prison: personal redemption. Surprisingly, Hornsby's meteoric rise and fall intersected with towering influencers of the time, including the women and men who would pioneer the "first-wave" feminist movement in the United States. This book explores their unexpected connections and interweaves their stories--along with details of the first American football game in the Midwest--to reveal elements of a pivotal moment in American history, both in feminism and sports. More than a biography of a person, it is a story about America--brash, imaginative and seemingly limitless in resources and creativity, but overly self-assured and wildly reckless.
Download or read book Billy Walters written by Clara Ben and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book "Billy Walters: The Life and Times of a Gambling Lord," embark on a riveting journey that unravels the captivating narrative of one of the most enigmatic figures in the world of sports gambling. This meticulously crafted biography delves deep into the remarkable life of Billy Walters, a man who reshaped the landscape of betting, business, and ethics. From his humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to his meteoric rise as a masterful sports gambler, Billy Walters' story is one of determination, audacity, and an uncanny ability to predict outcomes. Authoritatively researched and expertly woven, this book reveals the intricate layers of Walters' character, exploring his passion for sports, his strategic genius, and his pioneering influence on gambling practices. As you journey through the pages of this biography, you'll witness the evolution of a curious young boy into a calculated risk-taker who defied conventional notions of chance. Explore his audacious high-stakes bets, his unparalleled success strategies, and his indelible impact on the gambling industry. But "Billy Walters" doesn't stop at his triumphs - it navigates through the complexities of his legal troubles, offering a balanced perspective on his downfall and redemption. Through vivid storytelling, the biography unveils the courtroom drama that led to Walters' conviction for insider trading, shedding light on the high-stakes legal battle that captivated the world. It chronicles his introspection and transformation during his prison term, a period that reshaped his identity and offered valuable insights into the power of personal growth. Beyond gambling, this book explores the multifaceted dimensions of Billy Walters' legacy. It examines his ventures in real estate and entrepreneurship, shedding light on his adaptability and innovative thinking. It dives into his influence on ethical conversations about calculated risk-taking and strategic decision-making in both business and life. "Billy Walters: The Life and Times of a Gambling Lord" is more than a biography - it's a reflection on the complexities of human ambition, the intersections of success and vulnerability, and the lessons learned from a life lived at the intersection of risk and reward. Whether you're intrigued by the world of gambling, fascinated by tales of resilience, or seeking inspiration from the journeys of exceptional individuals, this biography offers a rich narrative that captivates, enlightens, and challenges perspectives. Impeccably researched and elegantly written, this biography captures the essence of a man whose legacy extends far beyond the tables of casinos. It's a narrative that speaks to the allure of possibility, the intricacies of character, and the power of redemption. "Billy Walters" is a profound exploration of the human journey, one that navigates through triumphs, setbacks, and the enduring spirit of an individual who left an indelible mark on the world.
Download or read book Gambling a Guide to Information Sources written by Jack Gardner and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1980 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Requiem for Torchy written by Tony Tripodi and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-01-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Idiot Annotated with Critical Essay and Biography written by Fyodor Doystoyevsky and published by Golgotha Press. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 965 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idiot of the title is the protagonist of the novel, Prince Myshkin. He is a simple, honest man who has not had the benefit of education or a high level of intelligence, but his character is good and he lives by Christian values. At the beginning of the novel Myshkin is returning to St. Petersburg from Switzerland, where he has been under medical treatment for epilepsy. On the train home he meets two people who will play a part in his life. The first of this two is Parfyon Rogozhin, a young man of questionable character. The second person is Lebedev, a government official. When Myshkin arrives in St. Petersburg he moves out into society and meets Nastasya Fillipnova, who Rogozhin is obsessed with. Myshkin is considered an idiot by the St. Petersburg society because he is inarticulate and often stammers when he tries to talk to people.
Download or read book The Gambler Wife written by Andrew D. Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FINALIST FOR THE PEN JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY “Feminism, history, literature, politics—this tale has all of that, and a heroine worthy of her own turn in the spotlight.” —Therese Anne Fowler, bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald A revelatory new portrait of the courageous woman who saved Dostoyevsky’s life—and became a pioneer in Russian literary history In the fall of 1866, a twenty-year-old stenographer named Anna Snitkina applied for a position with a writer she idolized: Fyodor Dostoyevsky. A self-described “girl of the sixties,” Snitkina had come of age during Russia’s first feminist movement, and Dostoyevsky—a notorious radical turned acclaimed novelist—had impressed the young woman with his enlightened and visionary fiction. Yet in person she found the writer “terribly unhappy, broken, tormented,” weakened by epilepsy, and yoked to a ruinous gambling addiction. Alarmed by his condition, Anna became his trusted first reader and confidante, then his wife, and finally his business manager—launching one of literature’s most turbulent and fascinating marriages. The Gambler Wife offers a fresh and captivating portrait of Anna Dostoyevskaya, who reversed the novelist’s freefall and cleared the way for two of the most notable careers in Russian letters—her husband’s and her own. Drawing on diaries, letters, and other little-known archival sources, Andrew Kaufman reveals how Anna protected her family from creditors, demanding in-laws, and her greatest romantic rival, through years of penury and exile. We watch as she navigates the writer’s self-destructive binges in the casinos of Europe—even hazarding an audacious turn at roulette herself—until his addiction is conquered. And, finally, we watch as Anna frees her husband from predatory contracts by founding her own publishing house, making Anna the first solo female publisher in Russian history. The result is a story that challenges ideas of empowerment, sacrifice, and female agency in nineteenth-century Russia—and a welcome new appraisal of an indomitable woman whose legacy has been nearly lost to literary history.
Download or read book The Gambling Establishment written by Jim Orford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are now signs that, after decades of phenomenal growth, the era of unrestrained gambling liberalisation may be coming to an end. However, the power of the Gambling Establishment is formidable, and it will certainly fight back. Drawing on research and policy examples from around the world, the book provides a unified understanding of the dangerousness of modern commercialised gambling, how its expansion has been deliberately or inadvertently supported, and how the backlash is now occurring. The term Gambling Establishment is defined to include the industry which sells gambling, governments which support it, and a wider network of organisations and individuals who have subscribed to the ‘responsible gambling’ Establishment discourse. Topics covered include the psychology of how gambling is now being advertised and promoted and the way it is designed to deceive gamblers about their chances of winning; the increased exposure of young people to gambling and the alignment of gambling with sport; understanding the experience of gambling addiction; the various public health harms of gambling at individual, family, community and societal levels; and how evidence has been used to resist change. The book’s final chapter offers the author’s manifesto for policy change, designed with Britain particularly in mind but likely to have relevance elsewhere. With detailed examples given of the ways a number of countries are responding to these threats to their citizens’ health, this book will be of global interest for academics, researchers, policymakers and service providers in the field of gambling or other addictions specifically, and public health and social policy generally.
Download or read book Literary Biographies in The Lives of Remarkable People Series in Russia written by Carol Ueland and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-03-14 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legendary Russian biography series, The Lives of Remarkable People, has played a significant role in Russian culture from its inception in 1890 until today. The longest running biography series in world literature, it spans three centuries and widely divergent political and cultural epochs: Imperial, Soviet, and Post-Soviet Russia. The authors argue that the treatment of biographical figures in the series is a case study for continuities and changes in Russian national identity over time. Biography in Russia and elsewhere remains a most influential literary genre and the distinctive approach and branding of the series has made it the economic engine of its publisher, Molodaia gvardiia. The centrality of biographies of major literary figures in the series reflects their heightened importance in Russian culture. The contributors examine the ways that biographies of Russia's foremost writers shaped the literary canon while mirroring the political and social realities of both the subjects’ and their biographers' times. Starting with Alexander Pushkin and ending with Joseph Brodsky, the authors analyze the interplay of research and imagination in biographical narrative, the changing perceptions of what constitutes literary greatness, and the subversive possibilities of biography during eras of political censorship.
