Bet the Farm

Bet the Farm
Author: Beth Hoffman
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 164283159X

"Eloquent and detailed...It's hard to have hope, but the organized observations and plans of Hoffman and people like her give me some. Read her book -- and listen." -- Jane Smiley, The Washington Post In her late 40s, Beth Hoffman decided to upend her comfortable life as a professor and journalist to move to her husband's family ranch in Iowa--all for the dream of becoming a farmer. There was just one problem: money. Half of America's two million farms made less than $300 in 2019, and many struggle just to stay afloat. Bet the Farm chronicles this struggle through Beth's eyes. She must contend with her father-in-law, who is reluctant to hand over control of the land. Growing oats is good for the environment but ends up being very bad for the wallet. And finding somewhere, in the midst of COVID-19, to slaughter grass finished beef is a nightmare. If Beth can't make it, how can farmers who confront racism, lack access to land, or don't have other jobs to fall back on hack it? Bet the Farm is a first-hand account of the perils of farming today and a personal exploration of more just and sustainable ways of producing food.

Bet the House

Bet the House
Author: Richard Roeper
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1569766118

During the course of 30 days in early 2009, Richard Roeper risked more than a quarter million dollars on practically every method of gambling in America. This title both celebrates and details the pitfalls and lures through Roeper's stories about his lifelong affair with gambling.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gambling Like a Pro

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gambling Like a Pro
Author: Stanford Wong
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2003
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780028644851

Yours"re no idiot, of course. Yours"re always looking for a way to make some easy money-and you figure gambling canrs"t be that hard. But yours"ve discovered that some things are easier said than won ... Donrs"t cancel that trip to Vegas! Let The Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg; to Gambling Like a Pro, Third Edition, give you a (winning) hand-with surefire strategies for winning at blackjack, the slots, roulette, and more. In this Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg;, you get: --An idiot-proof introduction to the psychology of gambling. --Superlative strategies to increase your odds of winning-no matter what your game is. --Expert advice on how to play poker and other card games-and what it takes to win. --A fool-friendly explanation of the mathematics of gambling.

Get Dicey

Get Dicey
Author: Tracy Michigan
Publisher: Falbe Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2005
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0976223503

Based on the experience of an author who worked in Las Vegas casinos, “Get Dicey: Play Craps and Have Fun” emphasizes the entertainment value of craps while guiding the reader through the process of learning a game that fascinates and intimidates. Every type of bet is explained and the rules and payoffs are illustrated in numerous tables. Playing procedures such as when and how to make different bets are given in detail, and the author weaves in stories from her casino career to illustrate points in a friendly fun style. From the basic rules for shooting the dice to advanced betting strategies, the book offers a comprehensive guide to the game. Because craps is a game of verbal interactions, the book explains how to talk to casino staff and what to ask. Along with player etiquette and superstitions, the book decodes jargon and includes a glossary of terms.

Craps for the Clueless

Craps for the Clueless
Author: John Patrick
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1998
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780818405990

Explaining in simple, understandable language the techniques of craps and various wagers permitted, this book instructs new players on how to interpret the posted rates. John Patrick, an authority on professional gambling, takes readers through every possible wager, whether betting with or against the dice. Charts & diagrams.

Beat the Slots

Beat the Slots
Author: Martin Jensen
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
Total Pages: 121
Release:
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1580424201

Slots are now the casinos most popular casino game with more players than ever looking to win the big jackpot. Jensen shows you the secrets of profitable machines and how to increase your chances for a big jackpot! Written in conversational style, this easy-to-read book has information on not only finding and beating the best machines, but how to earn points, free rooms and meals, and even cash back by joining the slots clubs. Lots of information includes the basics of play, how to find the machines and casinos with the most frequent and largest payoffs, the different types of machines, the history of slots, insider advice on how to avoid losing machines (in airports, by show lines) and how to find the most profitable machines. 164 pages

Casino Craps

Casino Craps
Author: Frank Scoblete
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2010-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1623684331

The most comprehensive craps book ever written, this is the book that gives readers everything needed to get a real, verifiable edge at the game of craps. The authors, two of the greatest living dice controllers, share, in words and pictures, their secret Golden Touch technique and give the edge needed to beat the house. Readers will learn several keys to winner craps, including how the game is really played, how to develop a Golden Touch controlled throw, which are the best and worst bets and "buy" bets, how to reduce the hit of the house edge by using the five count, how to push the casino to give a better game than advertised, how to set the dice to reduce or increase the appearance of different numbers, and how to judge what a real edge means.

The Bet

The Bet
Author: Paul Sabin
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0300198884

Simply Craps

Simply Craps
Author: Daniel Vroman
Publisher: Daniel Vroman
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2008-12-18
Genre:
ISBN: 1440485674

Simply Craps, Craps Made Simple provides an easy to understand introduction to the game of craps. The goal of this book is to provide the reader with an understanding of a game that is often times intimidating to non-players and mystifying to experienced players. Daniel goes through a step by step process providing simple explanations of even the most complicated aspects of craps. Also provided are commentaries on the craps experience and reviews of various casinos from the craps players point of view.

The ABC’s of Craps

The ABC’s of Craps
Author: Mike Exinger
Publisher: Mike Exinger
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-10-22
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

Walk into any casino, and there is one section where the action is fast and furious. Players are whooping it up, and it sounds like one big party. You approach the area, and, squeezing through the crowd, you discover a long green felted table with a myriad of complex, confusing symbols. You hear voices, but while you can recognize the words, it seems they are in language you’ve never heard before – at least, you have no idea what they mean: “Eighter from Decatur,” “Six and one and you’re all done,” “It’s Little Joe,” and “Seven's a bruiser, the front line's a loser.” Does baby need a new pair of shoes? Of course, because you’re at a Craps Table, the most fun you can have in a casino. So many people pass this game by because of the perceived complexity and the unusual jargon, but Craps is really a very simple game to learn, and better yet – you can actually make some decent money by playing smart. And that’s what this book is all about. Yes, Craps is a game of chance, but the edge the casino has on many of the bets you’ll want to make are very small. A hot streak or two, and you can make some serious “spondulicks” Y’know, “Benjamins…Moolah.” Money. The ABC’s of Craps is designed for the beginning gambler who wants to learn how to play this classic casino game, and play it well.