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A compelling insight into how legendary gambler Barney Curley pulled off the greatest horse betting scams in history.
For over four decades Barney Curley proved himself a rare exception. The country's most renowned and fearless gambler, a man who will back his judgement to win 100,000 and more on a single day, has consistently emerged triumphant from bloody skirmishes with the old enemy. In the summer of 1975 Curley masterminded one of the most spectacular gambles of all time, with a racehorse named Yellow Sam, costing Irish bookmakers around 300,000; the equivalent of some 2m today....

Celebrating more than eighty-five years of the prestigious yacht company, Hinckley Yachts traverses decades, oceans, and seas, capturing the joy, excitement, and serenity of the ultimate boating experience. A highly respected name in the yachting world, Hinckley sets the standard for high quality, performance, and lasting beauty. This book showcases the rich history, classic design, and legendary work of the handcrafted Hinckley yachts from 1928 to today. With historic and contemporary photographs and drawings from Hinckley's extensive archive-featuring the incredible craftsmanship and...

This study analyzes self-reported life satisfaction for individuals living in former Soviet Union countries both before and after the fall of communism. A number of variables are analyzed that impact the degree of change in life satisfaction. The data is interpreted in light of social psychological theories of personal and political freedom affecting personal happiness. Overall, the results do not indicate a general increase in life satisfaction following the fall of communism, and the establishment of democratic governments.