1864 Poker Deck

1864 Poker Deck
Author: U.S. Games Systems, Incorporated
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
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Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781572810969

U.S. Games Systems, Inc. is proud to reproduce this important deck of playing cards from America's past. The 1864 Poker Deck is faithfully reproduced from an authentic Civil War era Poker deck. As with the original 1864 Highlander deck, the cards in this 55-card deck have square corners. The deck has full-length, single-ended court cards. The box features a reproduction of the original tax stamps with hand cancellation dated June 2, 1864. The deck includes two informational cards, which provide a brief history of Early American Playing Cards. An additional card presents the original blue Ace of Spades with an eagle beneath 13 stars and the name L.I. Cohen on the bottom. Perfect for Civil War re-enactors and history buffs.

American History Playing Card Deck

American History Playing Card Deck
Author: History Channel
Publisher: U S Games Systems
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2003-12-01
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9781572814400

Color portraits of prominents figures from american history adorn the 55 cards of this stately deck.

100% Plastic Rally Playing Cards

100% Plastic Rally Playing Cards
Author: U.S. Games Systems, Incorporated
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
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ISBN: 9781572815124

Their glide-action surface means easier handling and shuffling. These 54 card poker decks have 2 Jokers and come with rules for "Texas Hold'em" Poker. Available in red-back or blue-back standard index.Orders of 12 decks are packed 6 of each color in a complimentary counter display.

Horses of the World

Horses of the World
Author: U.S. Games Systems, Incorporated
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
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Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780880794299

These decks feature full-color illustrations created exclusively for this special series, with different artwork on every card. The deck contains 54 cards.

Poker & Pop Culture

Poker & Pop Culture
Author: Martin Harris
Publisher: D&B Publishing
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2019-06-23
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 191286200X

Introduced shortly after the United States declared its independence, poker’s growth and development has paralleled that of America itself. As a gambling game with mass appeal, poker has been played by presidents and peasants, at kitchen tables and final tables, for matchsticks and millions. First came the hands, then came the stories – some true, some pure bluffs, and many in between. In Poker & Pop Culture: Telling the Story of America’s Favorite Card Game, Martin Harris shares these stories while chronicling poker’s progress from 19th-century steamboats and saloons to 21st-century virtual tables online, including: Poker on the Mississippi Poker in the Movies Poker in the Old West Poker on the Newsstand Poker in the Civil War Poker in Literature Poker on the Bookshelf Poker in Music Poker in the White House Poker on Television Poker During Wartime Poker on the Computer From Mark Twain to “Dogs Playing Poker” to W.C. Fields to John Wayne to A Streetcar Named Desire to the Cold War to Kenny Rogers to ESPN to Star Trek: The Next Generation and beyond, Poker & Pop Culture provides a comprehensive survey of cultural productions in which poker is of thematic importance, showing how the game’s portrayal in the mainstream has increased poker’s relevance to American history and shaped the way we think about the game and its significance.

Card Night

Card Night
Author: Will Roya
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0762473525

Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. 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 card decks, some of which were used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. Offering one game for each week of the year, Card Night is the go-to companion for weekly game nights, long car rides, and rainy days spent at home. Wow your friends and family with your game playing prowess and keep them entertained with fascinating details from playing card history.

Go Fish

Go Fish
Author: Wendy Boccuzzi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre:
ISBN: 9781572813083

The Game of Authors Compendium

The Game of Authors Compendium
Author: Stuart R Kaplan
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781646710591

This massive compendium reproduces in full color the graphics that appear on over 300 American editions of Authors Card Game dating from 1861 to the present. The collection by U.S. Games Systems also presents selected poems and popular phrases from forty 18th and 19th century authors. The Authors Compendium book is divided into five sections, starting with the Dr. Busby card games dating from 1843. The next section presents four different editions of the 1861 Authors Card Game. A selection of published writings from 19th century authors are included for the readers' enjoyment. The main section of the book reproduces the cards fronts and backs, portraits of the authors, and the charming box covers. The book also includes Authors Card Games from foreign language publishers, and other card games that employ the Authors method of game play. This historical book is for everyone interested in card games in general, and especially about the Authors Card Game. It is an invaluable reference work for researchers and libraries. Collectors will enjoy the opportunity to see so many Authors Card Games from a private collection never seen before in one location.

Introduction to Probability

Introduction to Probability
Author: David F. Anderson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2017-11-02
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 110824498X

This classroom-tested textbook is an introduction to probability theory, with the right balance between mathematical precision, probabilistic intuition, and concrete applications. Introduction to Probability covers the material precisely, while avoiding excessive technical details. After introducing the basic vocabulary of randomness, including events, probabilities, and random variables, the text offers the reader a first glimpse of the major theorems of the subject: the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem. The important probability distributions are introduced organically as they arise from applications. The discrete and continuous sides of probability are treated together to emphasize their similarities. Intended for students with a calculus background, the text teaches not only the nuts and bolts of probability theory and how to solve specific problems, but also why the methods of solution work.

Card Player: The Total Poker Manual

Card Player: The Total Poker Manual
Author: Eileen Sutton
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1681882167

Play like a pro with this guide full of strategies, tactics, and techniques from the experts! Eileen Sutton has been writing about—and winning at!—poker for over a decade. Now she joins with the experts at Card Player magazine to demystify the game and detail everything you need to know, whether you’re sitting down to a friendly kitchen-table game or hoping to compete in the high-stakes world of multimillion dollar tournaments. The Total Poker Manual is packed with the strategies, tactics, and techniques needed to beat opponents in Texas Hold’em, Draw and Stud. From the basics of each type of game and the hands needed to win, to insider tips such as specific strategies for different versions and how to beat the odds, these skills and many more are accompanied by some of the most fascinating poker stories in history, from the riverboat gamblers to today’s international stars players. Detailed sections cover how to play online, in casinos, and in tournaments large or small, as well as how to run a game for fun at home. You’ll also get insider tips from the following poker experts: Vanessa Selbts • Linda Johnson • Matt Matros • Jennifer Harman • Ed Miller • Mario Ho • Xuan Liu • Leo Margets • Jared Tendler • Randy Lew • Tommy Angelo • Brian Rast • Kelly Minkin • James Sweeney Learn something new, improve your poker game and walk away a winner!