Blackbelt in Blackjack
Blackbelt in Blackjack

Author: Arnold Snyder

Publisher: RGE Publications

Published: 1997-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780910575065

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RGE Publishing was founded in 1980 with the publication of our first book, The Blackjack Formula (now out of print), by Arnold Snyder. Since our inception, we have concentrated on casino blackjack, the only true game of skill among the casino table games, our primary aim to educate players about the methods professionals use to beat the casinos. We have published books, periodicals, technical reports, software and videos on this subject. More recently, we have begun to branch out into related topics, with a book due out this fall by two prominent attorneys on gambling laws, a controversial title this winter on how casinos cheat players, written by a former Nevada Gaming Control agent, and another this spring on how to beat slot machines. Although we intend to continue concentrating on various aspects of casino gambling, this fall we will be publishing our first non-gambling title, a parody: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Making Big Bucks.Blackjack Wisdom presents a selection of the most outrageous, controversial, irreverent, astute and simply hilarious rantings of blackjack's bad boy. Bishop Snyder skewers everyone involved with the casino industry, and in the process, he relays more honest, useful and valuable information about playing casino blackjack, than any other holy book on the subject.

Blackbelt in Blackjack
Blackbelt in Blackjack

Author:

Publisher: Cardoza Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1580424252

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Long considered the underground bible for beating the game, Blackbelt in Blackjack has already earned players millions and millions of dollars. Newly revised and updated, this step-by-step blueprint for beating the casinos reveals exclusive tips and tricks used by the pros-including shuffle tracking, team play, multiple deck camouflage techniques, betting strategies for beginning and advanced players, and much more. Twenty-one power-packed chapters, plus a complete course on beating blackjack: the devastating red seven count, the high-low count, the zen count, the true count, and so much more. 328 pages

Pukulan Pentjak Silat
Pukulan Pentjak Silat

Author: Stevan Plinck, Guru

Publisher: Paladin Press

Published: 1997-07-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781581602265

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Pukulan pentjak silat is one of the most brutally effective fighting methods known to man. This video reveals the secrets of silat's lightning-fast upper-body movements and lower-body destructions and shows you how to integrate them into an unstoppable fighting combination.

Drama Techniques in Language Learning
Drama Techniques in Language Learning

Author: Alan Maley

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1983-01-20

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780521288682

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Drama Techniques in Language Learning offers a large selection of techniques for use at all levels which focus learners' attention on communicative tasks or activities. These involve the whole personality of the learner and provide real reasons for expressing feelings and opinions. The techniques require no special training and can easily be introduced into normal course work. This greatly expanded highly successful edition provides: advice on using the techniques in the classroom; 150 ideas for interesting and productive fluency practice; clear instructions for the teacher; and detailed cross-referencing between exercises.

Sonny Umpad's Eskrima
Sonny Umpad's Eskrima

Author: George M. Yore

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2012-11-06

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1583945024

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Sonny Umpad's Eskrima provides insight on Maestro Santiago “Sonny” Umpad's life, philosophy, and teaching methods, as well as the structural underpinnings of his system. Born with the soul of a warrior, the intellect of a scholar, and a zealot's devotion to his art, Maestro Santiago "Sonny" Umpad forged an enduring contribution to the rich and colorful history of Filipino martial culture. In 1976, after immigrating to the United States, Sonny founded the school of Visayan Style Corto Kadena & Larga Mano Eskrima—rooted in his training in the Philippines and tested by a hard and dangerous life on the streets, Sonny's system was above all else practical. As Sonny's reputation as a talented fighter became well-known, he began to cross-train with masters of other martial arts, including Jesse Glover (Bruce Lee's first student) and Wally Jay (founder of Small Circle Jujitsu). One of the most innovative and visionary exponents of the Filipino arts, Sonny pioneered the concept of "mixed martial arts" long before the term was in use. Instructor George Yore has assembled the writings of six of Sonny's students (including Wade Williams, 2012 nominee for the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame) to create a biographic homage to this remarkable martial artist; basic techniques and applications are also demonstrated, accompanied by 130 step-by-step photos. Practitioners of Filipino martial arts—as well as mixed martial artists and security specialists—will find valuable instruction in techniques and applications, while the thousands of people touched by Sonny's teachings will gain a new understanding of this notoriously reclusive master's life—and how his experiences informed the development of his system.

Conceptual Modern Arnis
Conceptual Modern Arnis

Author: Bram Frank

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-05-04

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 0557370043

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A seldom seen view of Arnis/Modern Arnis the Filipino fighting art of Professor Remy Pesas as seen by 1st Generation student / Senior Master Instructor, Grandmaster of Arnis: Bram Frank. Modern Arnis is seen through the perspective of the family art of the Bolo and knife, (edged tools) rather than a stick. The art of the blade as hidden in Modern Arnis based on the family style of Bolo is shown. The Presas family was known for teaching bolo to the brigades during WWII. Bram was named by the last of the Presas family GM Roberto Presas and The Worldwide Family of Modern Arnis and Filipino Martial Arts Council as the Guardian of the Legacy of Presas bolo. Bram's innovations and translations are shown: the same as he teaches at the FMA festivals in the Philippines.Some history of Modern Arnis in the USA is told

Key Ideas in Linguistics and the Philosophy of Language
Key Ideas in Linguistics and the Philosophy of Language

Author: Siobhan Chapman

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2009-01-19

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0748631429

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This book offers introductory entries on 80 ideas that have shaped the study of language up to the present day. Entries are written by experts in the fields of linguistics and the philosophy of language to reflect the full range of approaches and modes of thought. Each entry includes a brief description of the idea, an account of its development, and its impact on the field of language study. The book is written in an accessible style with clear descriptions of technical terms, guides to further reading, and extensive cross-referencing between entries. A useful additional feature of this book is that it is cross-referenced throughout with Key Thinkers in Linguistics and the Philosophy of Language (Edinburgh, 2005), revealing significant connections and continuities in the two related disciplines. Ideas covered range from Sense Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Logic, through Generative Semantics, Cognitivism, and Conversation Analysis, to Political Correctness, Deconstruction, and Corpora.

Way of the Ancient Healer
Way of the Ancient Healer

Author: Virgil Mayor Apostol

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2012-06-12

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1583945970

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The first-ever comprehensive introduction to traditional Filipino healing practices—featuring rare photographs and insights into the roots and modern-day rituals of this ancient shamanic and spiritual belief system. “. . . brilliantly blends the art and science of the sacred teachings of Filipino traditional healing to help people find their path toward health and happiness.” —Deepak Chopra Way of the Ancient Healer provides an overview of the rich tradition of Filipino healing practices, discussing their origins, world influences, and role in daily life. Enhanced with over 200 photographs and illustrations, the book combines years of historical research with detailed descriptions of the spiritual belief system that forms the foundation of these practices. Giving readers a rare look at modern-day Filipino healing rituals, the book also includes personal examples from author Virgil Mayor Apostol’s own experiences with shamanic healing and dream interpretation. The book begins with an explanation of Apostol’s Filipino lineage and legacy as a healer. After a brief history of the Philippine archipelago, he describes the roots of traditional Filipino healing and spirituality, and discusses the Indian, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and American influences that have impacted the Filipino culture. He presents a thorough description of Filipino shamanic and spiritual practices that have developed from the concept that everything in nature contains a spirit (animism) and that living in the presence of spirits demands certain protocols and rituals for interacting with them. The book’s final chapter thoughtfully explores the spiritual tools used in Filipino healing–talismans, amulets, stones, and other natural symbols of power.