Bøger af Jack Marshall

In the poker world, where skill meets chance, the mastery of probability and odds is the ultimate ace up your sleeve. Welcome to "Ace High Calculations: Mastering Probability and Odds in Poker," your comprehensive guide to gaining a competitive edge at the card table.Poker is more than just a game of luck; it's a game of strategy, psychology, and mathematics. Understanding the underlying mathematics of poker is the key to consistently making the right decisions and winning more pots. Whether you're a beginner looking to enhance yourpoker skills or an experienced player seeking a deeper understanding of the numbers behind the cards, this eBook is designed to meet your needs.In these pages, we'll delve into the intricacies of probability and odds, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. You'll learn how to calculate your chances of making that winning hand, whether it's a flush, a straight, or even a royal flush. Discover the power of odds in decision-making, from pre- flop strategies to post-flop calculations. Uncover advanced techniques used by professional players and gain insights into reading your opponents through the lens of probability. Prepare to embark on a journey where knowledgetransforms into an advantage. "Ace High Calculations" will equip you with the tools to elevate your poker game, making you a more formidable player at the table and giving you the confidence you need to make bold moves with calculated precision. Let's stack the odds in your favor and start mastering poker's mathematical secrets.

A newly recruited police officer ostracised by his neighbours, seduced by a beautiful girl. A skilled assassin - known only as the Mirage - with a deadly mission. Corrupt, greedy politicians and military top brass secretly conspiring to re-ignite the Cold War. Treason, murder, subterfuge and duplicity. The backdrop? Forget Berlin, Moscow, Monaco, or Budapest. Think South Yorkshire. This is the Miners' Strike of 1984.

Lyrical, activist poetry rooted in a deep appreciation for family, for love, and for beauty.

"A master image maker and an original voice."--Choice

1994 National Book Critic's Circle Award for Poetry nominee and winner of the PEN Center USA/West Literary Award for Poetry, 1994. "Marshall's . . . meticulously selected words hit their target dead center while readers are still caught up in the atmosphere he so beautifully paints."--Publishers Weekly¶"Highly recommended."--Library Journal

With one eye unflinchingly trained on his own mortality, a soulful philosopher-poet laments a ravaged planet.