Kategoria BISAC: Games & Activities >> Reference

In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on the popular game of his day, whist. Games evolve with time, just as whist gave rise to contract bridge. However, more than 250 years later, Hoyle's is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of the game--whether it's bridge, backgammon, Scrabble(R) or Blackjack. The game player's basic reference, this handy guide has now been updated and...

In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on the most popular game of his day, whist. Now, more than 250 years later, Hoyle is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of the game--whether it's poker, backgammon, Scrabble(R), or blackjack. The game player's basic reference, this handy guide has now been updated and expanded, and provides rules, strategies, and odds for more than 250 games, including such favorites as:

* Scrabble(R)
* Canasta
* Contract Bridge
* Gin Rummy
* Chess
* Backgammon
* Solitaire games: Nestor, Pounce, Pyramid, and...

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2009

"This ground-breaking resource is strongly recommended for all libraries and health and welfare institutional depots; essential for university collections, especially those catering to social studies programs."
--Library Journal, STARRED Review

Children and adults spend a great deal of time in activities we think of as "play," including games, sports, and hobbies. Without thinking about it very deeply, almost everyone would agree that such activities are fun, relaxing, and entertaining. However, play has...

"Strategies, strategies, strategies If I only knew more strategies I could win more games " is the frequent lament of beginning Mahjong players. Following up on the success of her acclaimed book, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, bestselling author Elaine Sandberg's new book offers novice players the advice they need to excel at the game of Mahjong. Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies: A Guide for the Novice Player is the strategy guidebook that provides American...