Shane Smith, best-selling author, co-author and ghost writer of more than ten poker books, now turns her attention to the latest rage in poker, Omaha high-low poker. In a clear, concise and easy-to-understand style, Smith shows beginning and intermediate Omaha players how to win from the first time they play. Ten quick-reading chapters covers the rules, betting and blind structure, why to play Omaha, the advantages of Omaha over Texas hold'em, starting hands, playing the flop, turn, and river...

This great resource gives players essential advice on the best strategies for winning big prizes at low-limit re-buy tournaments. Players learn the best strategies for each of the four stages of play-opening, middle, late and final -- how to avoid 26 potential tournament traps, and the top 21 tips for winning tournaments. There is also invaluable advice on re-buys, aggressive play, clock-watching and some wisdom on the "Laws of Luck." Includes great advice from Mike Caro, Tom McEvoy, T.J. Clo...

From 1970 when the champion was presented a silver cup, to 2007 when the champion was awarded 8.25 million, The Championship Table celebrates almost four decades of poker champions who have vied for pokerÕs most coveted title. This book includes the names and photographs of all the players who made the final table, the last hand the champion played against the runner-up, how they played their cards, and how much they won. The Championship Table also features interviews and conversations with ...

The most comprehensive book on greenhouse gardening available today. Today, greenhouses and sunrooms are real living spaces where gardeners spend as much time with a book and a cup of coffee as they do with a watering can and a pair of pruning shears. In this fully revised edition of a best-selling classic, veteran gardener Shane Smith embraces this new "lifestyle" approach to greenhouse gardening. Through lively writing that balances wit with commonsense advice, Smith draws on his more th...

For 95% of the players who play only low-limit games, here's the book for them! Players learn how to win big money at the little games¿1-2, 2-4, 4-8, 6-12¿typically found in casinos, card rooms and played in home poker games. Smith provides the top 9.99 tips and winning strategies specifically tailored to hold¿em (limit and no-limit), Omaha high-low, seven-card stud, online, and low-limit poker tournaments. Easy-to-read and informative, this is great practical advice for first-time and beginn...

This book covers the hot games right now seen on TV and played by millions nationwide: limit, no-limit, online and tournament hold'em. In each of the four sections games, the authors cover the basics of play, the top 9.99 tips for winning, 9.99 essential practice hands, frequently asked questions, review questions and "Dear Tom" stories from readers about actual situations with 1983 World Champion, Tom McEvoy's answers. Light yet serious, with wisdom and a touch of humor, and spiced with anec...

This inside looks at the early glory days of hold'em, playing in smoky backrooms with legends such as Titanic Thompson and Doyle Brunson. Get a look at vintage Las Vegas when Cowboy's friend, Benny Binion ruled Glitter Gulch and ride along with the road gamblers as they faded the white line from Dallas to Shreveport to Houston in the 1960s in search of games. Read fascinating yarns about life on the rough and tumble, and colorful adventures as a road gambler; feel the fear and frustration of ...

More than just another zombie story, this stunning continuation of the Undad saga is about the challenges of being a good role model while being (literally) dead inside.Brett Buckley was a normal family man once. When he unexpectedly turned undead, he found himself struggling to regain the love and respect of his wife and kids.Now, not only is Brett in trouble with the law, but his family, his safety net, is starting to pull away from him. Suddenly alone and destitute, Bret...

Three times he will prove his love for her. The third time will kill him.In a world where violent magic is punished by the gods, mages have learned to use their powers for deception and manipulation instead.Rynold has learned these lessons better than most.But when, in a moment of jealousy, he misuses his sacred power to send Princess Mirelda's lover Damian into exile, he inadvertently rekindles an ancient evil that has lain dormant for a thousand years, wa...

Young Ross Tillman cannot wait to get out of school and pursue his dream of owning his own ship. Struggling against what seems to be his genetic fate, Ross is determined to avoid following his father into a career in local industry. The manufacture and sale of the narcotic tubinj is the economic cornerstone of Messar, but Ross is determined to escape from its pull.For Stanley Myres, Chancellor of the galactic Senate, the writing appears to be on the wall. His political position is ...

"I figured we play the music, we change the world. Just like old times..."Imagine, if you will, a world in which music is outlawed, and musicians are hunted and executed. A world in which the innocents living in the Five Capitals are held hostage by the tyranny of the Silver Empire. The Empire is too powerful - no one dares stand against them, and there's no passion left anywhere to inspire better things... Until now.With an all-star cast, including one of the biggest bands...

Six years have passed since Padakan House was defeated in the skies above Earth. Their surrender is imminent and, under Frank Tomhines, the victorious Confederacy is about to restore democracy to its oppressed citizenry.But dissenters from within the Confederacy oppose both the surrender and the leadership of Frank Tomhines... and forces from outside have their own plans to keep the battle raging. Forced to take matters into his own hands, Frank begins to exploit weaknesses in his ...