The book emphasizes a practical approach to beginning algebra, prioritizing worked examples as a primary instructional tool. It features real-life applications that require students to analyze information critically, mirroring tasks they might encounter in everyday scenarios. This method fosters improved study habits, problem-solving abilities, and mathematical reasoning. By engaging with the material, students are equipped not only for future math courses but also for addressing real-world problems effectively.
No-limit hold em was once only a tournament game. Cash games were rarely spread in conventional poker rooms, let alone the Internet. All of that changed when the game exploded on television. No-limit cash games started sprouting up at casinos of all types. No-limit hold em is now the most popular form of poker. Tournaments pushed it to the forefront, and a great deal of money can also be won here despite that fact, many players feel frustrated with their results. They win some money, only to lose it all on one botched hand. This book teaches you how to play and think like a professional. It shows how to size your bets, manage the pot, manipulate your opponents, know when to go all-in, and avoid the big mistake. Do you understand critical no-limit concepts like The REM Process, The Commitment Threshold, and Stack-To-Pot Ratios? If not, this is the book for you.
No limit hold em is exploding in popularity. Before 2000, it could be difficult to find a game. In 2006, it is played everywhere in casino cardrooms, in bar backrooms and homes, and on the Internet. Now anyone can find a game, but few know how to play well. Most players learn by watching television or by listening to dubious advice from their friends. While they may have picked up a valuable tidbit here or there, most players come to the table without a winning plan. These players have two wise up or go broke. The world s foremost poker theorist, David Sklansky, and noted poker authority, Ed Miller, will wise you up quickly. No Limit Hold Theory and Practice is the definitive work on this complex game. It provides you a window into the heads of experts, teaching you in straightforward and enjoyable terms the how s and why s of winning play. It covers critical concepts like manipulating the pot size, adjusting correctly to stack sizes, winning the battle of mistakes, reading hands, and manipulating opponents into playing badly. It teaches you about implied odds and how to size your bets and raises effectively. It even covers many principles of short stacked play that will give you a big edge in no limit hold em tournaments. Never before have so many people played no limit hold em, and never before has there been so much opportunity to win big. If you want your share of the spoils, read this book!
The allure of the trucking life is vividly portrayed through Ed Miller's personal anecdotes and experiences. Growing up in a trucking family and serving as an equipment officer in Vietnam shaped his perspective on the industry. His stories, ranging from humorous to poignant, highlight the colorful characters and challenges faced on the open road. Miller's reflections reveal the unique aspects of a vibrant yet often overlooked profession, capturing the essence of why he remained dedicated to the trucking lifestyle.
The cover design of the author, with Sholem Alekhem in the Wall Street station of the IRT in New York City, is an obvious example of Narishkeit, or foolishness. Well, not exactly. For in my imagination, it was he who inspired me to write these stories depicting the humor that sustained the Jewish people through two thousand years of Diaspora tragedy. It is that tradition that this collection of stories and Gom Zu has been written. We must not allow that world of long ago to be lost?ever.
Watermill, Pilski and the Shloss, are replicas of real places in Poland, during the occupation of Nazi Germany from 1939 on. All the history is true, the characters are combinations of heroines, heroes, villains whose story must be told before the witness/survivors all disappear The history, mystery and intrigue of the Shloss, based on a report by my father, who as a child, participated in the Lag B'Omer ritual of the opening story . My parents came to America pre-WWI. The World War II massacre of my grandfather and family, attested to by survivors of the Holocaust tragedy. This trilogy is the Slomovitch's story.
The narrative explores the life of a Jewish Marine who fought in WWII, specifically during the pivotal Iwo Jima operation. It delves into the intriguing contrast between his upbringing as a skinny Jewish boy and his experiences as a soldier, highlighting the complexities of identity and resilience. Through the lens of an interview with a grandchild, friend, or reporter, the story reflects on the profound impact of war and personal history, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs faced during and after the conflict.
Focusing on the experiences of a middle school art teacher in New York City, this collection showcases stories and artwork that highlight the transformative power of art education. Through the author's narratives and his students' creations, readers gain insight into the challenges and triumphs faced in an inner-city school. The work emphasizes how engaging with art helped students uncover their talents, build self-esteem, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for creativity and life itself.
