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Is this a great country or what?
You can bet on the turn of the card or a roll of the dice, but also on the NFL, the NCAA, and which Olsen twin marries first. We bet $80 billion a year, the amount growing wildly as more and more people gain access to this huge American wheel of fortune. No longer quarantined in Las Vegas, gambling has become as local and convenient as our neighborhood cineplex. If there's not a casino around the corner, there's one...
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Reta a tu familia o amigos a jugar a los detectives.Sólo tú sabrás la solución.Recopilación de 30 casos de intriga que se pueden resolver de forma individual o en grupo.La forma más divertida de aprender a ser un experto investigador.Los docentes encontrarán en él un excelente material didáctico.Todo empieza con la lectura de un enunciado como este: Un hombre se levanta de la cama. Está vestido con un traje muy elegante y también está...
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More than 30 new cases of intrigue that can be solved individually or in groups. I propose you a game that will enthral you and your friends or family. It all starts with the reading of a statement like this: A man gets out of bed. He is dressed in a very elegant suit and is also wearing his shoes. Half asleep, he looks at himself in the mirror, touches his clothes, sees a picture of his whole family, and runs like crazy and jumps off his...
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La variante Dragón de la Defensa Siciliana es una apertura extremadamente instructiva y emocionante debido a las ricas posibilidades tácticas e ideas posicionales que incorpora. Los juegos a menudo están en un filo de navaja para ambos oponentes, y una ligera desviación de la teoría o un error aparentemente insignificante puede resultar en una pérdida inmediata de la partida.Hay ciertas razones por las cuales el autor prefiere escribir un libro...
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Use your sleuthing skills to unveil the secrets of the labyrinth or your mathematical prowess to help the Greeks win the Trojan War in this engaging Mythology Puzzles book! With more than 100 puzzles to complete, you'll use your wit and reasoning just like legendary heroes such as Perseus or Theseus.
This collection will strengthen your logic and intelligence through challenging puzzles to engage your deductive, mathematical, and critical reasoning...
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Strategies and examples for beating a superior opponent in chess.
Chess history is littered with David vs Goliath chess struggles where the weaker player has prevailed. Chess masters, even international grandmasters, can be defeated by young, improving players who use the right techniques and proper attitude.
In David vs Goliath Chess, renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis takes you through 50 annotated games that show how weaker players have scored...
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The first edition of this book was widely hailed as one of the most useful guides to the middle game ever written. nRewritten to incorporate new material from contemporary tournaments, this classic work now steps into the 21st century.
Along with over 300 instructive and entertaining examples, Littlewood offers a wealth of general advice and specific hints at the end of each chapter. Taking a fresh and original approach, he inspires the reader - club...
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Becoming a Grandmaster is the ultimate aim for serious chess players, but whatever your chess abilities, this book will take you to the next level. Packed with tips, tricks and practical exercises aimed at players of all skill levels who aspire to greatness.
Even an average chess player can find the same moves as a Grandmaster as much as 75 percent of the time. The difference is that only the Grandmaster can find the other 25 percent. This book identifies...
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The secrets of the tarot at your fingertips!
TAROT: One of the world's oldest and most trusted methods of psychic divination. Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, only a select few have possessed the skills necessary to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos. But now anyone can learn to read and interpret the most complex Tarot card spreads ... in minutes! This comprehensive, fun and easy-to-use guide can transform even an uninitiated beginner into...
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El juego pretende crear CULTURACIUDADANA, frente a la problemática de LA CORRUPCIÓN PUBLICA, y reducir los indicadores, pero también evidenciar las CAUSALES por las cuales los empleados y dirigentes son infractores y, sancionarlos por su reprochable conducta.La idea es identificar a los FUNCIONARIOS CORRUPTOS y retirarlos de las empresas e instituciones de gobierno.Es muy divertido porque hay casillas donde al JUGADOR lo...
12) Parlay Mastery
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"Parlays can be both thrilling and frustrating, as a single loss can result in the entire bet being unsuccessful, but a successful parlay can lead to substantial profits."
Parlay bets have been an integral part of sports betting for many years. The concept of combining multiple bets into a single wager, with the potential for higher payouts, has been a popular way for bettors to increase their chances of winning big.
Learn how to maximize your winnings...
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In this new and completely revised edition, the first reigning World Series of Poker Champion gets down and dirty about how to win big. It's not just about cards. It's about the people who hold them, so you'll need to be a master of human nature.
Who better to teach you than American folk hero and gambling legend Amarillo Slim? Get his first-hand secrets on everything from counting cards to judging opponents, the laws of probability, betting, bluffing,...
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An all-ages quiz book that makes learning science fun, from the Discovery Channel science quizmaster and author of What Does the Moon Smell Like?
From the surprising science behind everyday life to the mysteries on the frontiers of scientific discovery, this quiz book explores anything and everything in a fun, user-friendly format. Topics include the Earth, the moon, and the stars; satellites and space travel; pets and other animals; nature and the...
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Travel through history with BigFoot in this "wonderfully entertaining interactive series" -The Children's Book Review.
Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends his days in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and travels through time!
Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him at his favorite moment in history. It won't be easy. This book presents each memorable moment...
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Explore the facts, myths, science, history, and more behind infectious diseases from around the world with this ultimate trivia collection that will have you equally freaked out and fascinated. Taking a friendly approach to a serious subject, The Big Book of Infectious Disease Trivia answers all of your questions about pandemics, epidemics, and diseases-plus, it covers all of the bizarre questions you never thought to ask! From familiar diseases like...
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Go below with Bernard the Wolf to sniff out hidden objects-from busy ants to buried bones among caves, dens, mines, and more.
Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he's digging deep underground with his new friend, Anna the Mole, who's showing him around and sharpening his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place underneath cities, among buried treasure, inside caves, and more, children...
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From the tense foreboding of Night Stalker to the competitive thrill of NFL Football, Mattel's Intellivision rocketed into homes across the U.S. in the early 1980s and transformed video gaming. It packed superb arcade action and thrilling family entertainment into one 16-bit system with the industry's first voice synthesis and controls unlike any other console. Combined with truly terrific games, the Intellivision seriously challenged Atari at the...
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Discover the fascinating true stories of spies and secret agents throughout history in this ultimate collection of espionage trivia.
Whether you're a wannabe 007 or just a fan of subterfuge, the fun facts and legendary stories in this big book of spy trivia are sure to shock and fascinate. Discover how the most infamous spy organizations like the CIA and MI6 came began, how they recruit agents, and how they have helped shape world events. You'll...
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The math book for anyone who thinks they hate math, full of easy, entertaining and practical tricks for mentally solving problems in seconds.
No matter how much you might try to avoid numbers, we all use math every day to calculate a tip, figure out an interest rate, or estimate the cost of the groceries in your cart. But the good news is, math can be easy-and even fun-if you know how to do it all in your head.
With these simple and downright magical...
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