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Grey Griffins. Original series volume 1
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English
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When Max Sumner and three friends play a magical card game called Round Table, they realize that it is up to them to prevent the wicked creatures of the cards from destroying their town, indeed, their world.
3) The book of card games: the complete rules to the classics, family favorites, and forgotten games
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Rules to more than 50 classic solitary and multiple-player games, including variations.
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English
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At cards and with women, Bill Maynard knew how to cheat ...
On the mend after getting run out of Chicago, professional cardsharp Bill Maynard is hungry for some action ... but not nearly as hungry as Joyce Rogers, the tantalizing wife of Bill's latest mark. Together they hatch an ingenious scheme to get rid of her husband. But in life as in poker, the other player sometimes has an ace up his sleeve.
This classic pulp novel was originally
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English
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Seven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a Netflix Original film!
Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller...
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a Netflix Original film!
Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
306 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why-- and how-- we play them. Checkers, Backgammon, Chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and Bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In "Seven Games," Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the behavioral design that make them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors,...
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
"In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on the most 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®, or blackjack. The game player's basic reference, this handy guide has now been updated and expanded and includes rules, strategies,...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
xxi, 233 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a compendium of 52 classic card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. At various points in history, playing cards were also used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous...
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Series
Trailsman volume 360
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
167 pages ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
While getting ready to compete in a high-stakes game of poker with his old friend Senator Deerforth, Skye Fargo must gamble with his life when someone in the booming Gulf Coast town wants him to fold before the games even begin.
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