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The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. This book...

A serial killer returns after years of inactivity in this gripping new thriller. The green-paint-bathtub killer had Reacher running blind back in the day. The New York FBI team says Reacher was the serial killer then and is still the serial killer. But FBI agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar believe a copycat may be on the loose....

Jack Swift can tell you every element on the periodic table, recite Treasure Island verbatim, and would remember in perfect detail every word you'd ever say to him. He has been alone for a long time, so he has buried himself in books, using them to plan his escape. But no textbook could ever prepare him for the land of Keymark. At 3:33 a.m. on his 14th birthday, Jack is kidnapped by a hideous monster to another sphere of existence. Now there are two moons in the sky, and he is surrounded by grotesque creatures and magical warriors training for battle.

The only thing more inconvenient than being kept in a gilded cage... is being forced to marry a fed to escape it. My name is Bianca Castello. I'm a mafia princess who's being forced to marry a Fed. Apparently, the sexy stranger is desperate enough to make a deal with my brother in exchange for a favor. And favors are hard to come by in this world. But Jack Connelly's an outsider. He hasn't heard the rumors. He doesn't know the things I've done to protect my family or the reason why every single made man refuses to touch me.

Two editions, two narrators, one thrilling story. Enjoy this version read by Jack Black, and then be sure to check out the other available version, narrated by Samira Wiley. The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures like Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island...

Master the ins and outs of one of the world’s most popular casino games! Are you fascinated by Blackjack but intimidated by the strategies and rules? Do you want to take your game to the next level by learning professional strategies? Are you just starting with Blackjack and looking for a guide that is easy to follow? You’ll find that this book is packed with in-depth explanations of strategies, both basic and advanced, and is an incredible resource if you want to take your game to the next level. In this book, you will: Learn about the history of the terminology of Blackjack Have ...

#1 Amazon Bestseller in Horror Suspense What if your dream home hid a nightmare beneath the floorboards? In this relentless, edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller, a single mother must face an ancient evil to save her daughter—and possibly all of humanity. When Leah Jones moves into a secluded home in the North Georgia mountains, she believes she’s found peace. But the discovery of a tunnel beneath her basement—and the shrine-like cave it leads to—shatters that illusion. Something nameless and ancient is stalking the mountain. And it’s hungry. After a local teenager is found ...

The favorite book of William Burroughs. A journey into the hobo underworld, freight hopping around the still Wild West, becoming a highwayman and member of the yegg (criminal) brotherhood, getting hooked on opium, doing stints in jail or escaping, often with the assistance of crooked cops or judges. Our lost history revived. With an introduction by Burroughs. A BookSense 77 selection.

This powerful, intensely dramatic book is the definitive account of the Haitian Revolution of 1794-1803. It is the story of the French colony of San Domingo, a place where the brutality of master toward slave was commonplace and ingeniously refined. And it is the story of a barely literate slave named Toussaint L'Ouverture, who led the black people of San Domingo in a successful struggle against successive invasions by overwhelming French, Spanish, and English forces and, in the process, helped form the first independent nation in the Caribbean.

The traveling criminal known as Jack Black was born in 1872 and disappeared in 1932. His matter-of-fact autobiography was a major influence on William S. Burroughs and other Beat writers. In this plainspoken but colorful memoir, he recaptures a hobo underworld of the early 20th century, a time when it was possible to pass anonymously from town to town. Black's firsthand accounts of hopping trains, burglaries, prison, and drug addiction offer a compelling portrait of life outside the law and honor among thieves.

Become a Blackjack Master: Crush the Casino and Elevate Your Game to Pro Level! Ready to turn the tables and win big at Blackjack? This ultimate guide is your fast track to mastering the game and becoming a professional-level player, whether you're hitting the tables in a glitzy casino or dominating the online scene.

The son of a notorious outlaw is adopted into a wealthy, law-abiding family as an infant after his father is killed in an attempted robbery. Will he follow in the footsteps of his outlaw father, or will his life be guided by the respectable woman who nurtured him to manhood?

Siberia in April isn't in any tourist guidebook. But that is where Trapp finds himself. It's cold, dark, and the vodka tastes like gasoline. After brawling with half a dozen corrupt Russian cops, he's taken to the infamous penal colony marked on maps as IK-29, but known to inmates as the Black Eagle. The guards are brutes, their prisoners little better than animals. It's hell on earth.

Blackjack is one of the world's most popular casino games because not only is it easy to learn and fun to play, and card counting is a simple but powerful exercise that, when executed correctly, gives you a 1 percent edge over the house. Find all the tools you need to refresh your basic blackjack strategy, perfect your card counting skills, play it cool in the casino, and rake in the dough.

Nathaniel Tilton was leading an ordinary existence in his early30s as a financial advisor in Boston. Then, without a destination in mind, he set out to experience life in more meaningful ways. His path was forged when he met famed MIT blackjack team member Semyon Dukach, who inspired Nathaniel to become a world-class blackjack player.

Use this information to help you and your friends make more money and have a much better time while doing it. This is for beginners who are just starting out as well as those who have been playing for years. We go over the common terminology of blackjack and how the pros play each hand which leads them to be able to count cards. There is also a practice section where we go through the hands together to get a good understanding of counting cards, so you and your friends can take down the house!

In Savannah lies a house about which is said that all who have ever lived there have gone insane. When Kimberly and Joseph inherit the house from an unknown aunt, they don’t know the house’s murderous history. They move in, and soon, a series of strange events occur. It’s like the house doesn’t want them there. Little by little, Joseph starts to change, and soon, Kimberly begins to wonder: Is the house haunted, or is her husband just going mad?

For nearly 25 years, Terry Colby has lived the refined life of a gentleman, raised by Elizabeth Cornish. He is, however, the son of an outlaw. Just before his 25th birthday, Elizabeth’s brother Vance triggers a set of events to determine whether nature or nurture has the final say.

Through hard work and, well, tenacity, Jack Black and Kyle Gass catapulted themselves into rock superstardom. But before they were the only two members of the best rock band on earth, they were just Jack and Kyle, two theater students finding their footing in Los Angeles. The D’s trajectory was a slow and steady rise from clubs to a guest spot on the hit show Mr. Show on HBO to albums to film to headlining festivals across the globe. But it wasn’t without its pains. This is their story. These are their Words + Music.

Recklessly, joyously, Black Jack had ridden into town to see his infant son. Then a shotgun fired from a window had blasted him from his horse and flung him to his death in the street.