Pair of Jacks

Pair of Jacks
Author: Michael Batdorf
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2009-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1440144796

When thirteen-year-old, poker-playing psychic Jack Holden, Jr. is kidnapped, he begins a cross-country road trip like no other. He is soon leading a mission to find and rescue his missing poker pro father, Jack "Texas" Holden, from captors who force him to use his own "Poker Power" to make them rich. During his journey, young Jack makes friends, finds love, wins fortunes from the superstars of professional poker, and dodges bounty hunters who are out to stop him. In the end, Jack must choose his fate as his psychic powers and love for his family and friends are put to the test at the secret gambling den in the Nevada desert where his father is imprisoned. Full of suspense, twists, humor and action, Pair of Jacks is fantastic fiction, high adventure, filled with unforgettable characters and events. "Michael Batdorf's writing has an amazing, fresh, unique voice." -Katrina Kittle, Author, The Kindness of Strangers (William Morrow publishers) "Michael Batdorf has a dark and dangerous mind, and I mean that in a good way. Pair of Jacks is a terrific book - it has a novel story line, interesting characters, humor, drama, and the plot is well-constructed and full of surprises." -Anne Greenberg, Former Editor, Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books

A Pair of Jacks

A Pair of Jacks
Author: G.J. Jasper
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2011-06-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1463408013

Amid the fury and hatred that followed the Civil War, a man was lucky to have one good friend. Texas Jack Vermillion and Turkey Creek Jack Johnson were two such friends Jack Walton Vermillion, at a very young age worked on the Clem Johnson ranch in West Texas where he almost became one of the family. He was given the nickname of Texas Jack by the old cattleman Charlie Goodnight. Jack was later known as SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT JACK! Jack Johnson also received his nickname, TURKEY CREEK JACK JOHNSON from Charlie Goodnight because his ranch was in the small town of Turkey Creek, Texas, just a few miles south of Fort Worth. This story tells about their adventures and how two young men became seasoned cowboys on their first trail drive. They learn what it means to ride for the brand, how loyalty to your fellow cowboys can mean the difference between life and a brutal death on the plains. The author expresses his gratitude for the help and efforts of the following: Edited by Joseph and Maxine Burns and Sean Hughes Cover & Art Work by Cherry Edwards

A Pair of Jacks

A Pair of Jacks
Author: Olivia T. Turner
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2019-04-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781093650488

"Time to bet," he says as they start unbuttoning their shirts.I'm stuck in Vegas after my brother's wedding.It's just one night by myself.I was planning to lay low until I wandered into a Casino and they spotted me.Jack and Jax.Real estate billionaires from New York who share everything.These possessive alpha males take what they want and right now they look like they want to take me.Vegas is meant for gambling, but I never thought I'd be gambling with my heart.Should I go all-in with a pair of Jacks?This time OTT brings you TWO Over-The-Top alpha males who take one look at their girl and become over the rails obsessed with her. Enjoy four possessive hands in this insta-love fantasy that will have you wanting to bet it all!And it's all about her in this SAFE standalone MFM novella. No MM here. No cheating. And a jackpot of a HEA. Enjoy! xoxox

A Pair of Jacks

A Pair of Jacks
Author: J. C. Sheppard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781503509276

This amazing story is about two Aussie soldiers, Diggers, who were best of mates and they decided to sign up together and go off to war together. Little did they know that they would eventually be captured and put in a prison camp, and finally repatriated at the same time as exchange prisoners. The novel has come to fruition by many hours of recorded interviews with "The Pair of Jacks" and their war time adventures both in action and their traumatic time in Stalag 13C. Aussie Diggers during war time in Europe has not been depicted in as much detail as this novel has.

Jack & Jack

Jack & Jack
Author: Jack Gilinsky
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 006248446X

Vine ingenues, YouTube megastars, hip-pop sensations, and best friends Jack & Jack bring their own brand of irreverent comedy, on-point style, and heartfelt life advice to You Don’t Know Jacks. Nebraska natives Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson shot to instant fame after their first Vine, “Nerd Vandals,” was dubbed “a perfect Vine” by the Huffington Post. It’s been looped more than ten million times since—and that Vine was just the beginning. Now, after a number one hit on iTunes, nearly two million singles sold, live performances where they have shared the stage with Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, and Fifth Harmony, and over 26 million followers across all their social media channels, Jack & Jack are on a wild ride—and they’re not planning to slow down anytime soon. Fans will love reading about their journey from being two regular kids growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, to global superstardom. Complete with never-before-seen photos, behind-the-scenes stories, and hilarious personal anecdotes, You Don’t Know Jacks is an insider look at the lives of Jack & Jack, as told by the guys themselves.

Casino Gambling for Fun and Profit

Casino Gambling for Fun and Profit
Author: J. Edward Crowder
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2000-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595154352

A brief look at the proliferation of legalized gambling that is occurring in spite of the contradictory attitudes of some political and religious figures toward legalized gambling, the payback percentages of various casino games, a strategy to avoid large losses, the place of comps and cashback in the gambling budget, the effect of gambling on taxes, and a description of cheating and other dangers patrons need to be aware of in the casino environment.

Foster's Complete Hoyle: An Encyclopedia of Games

Foster's Complete Hoyle: An Encyclopedia of Games
Author: R. F. Foster
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2022-09-04
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Foster's Complete Hoyle: An Encyclopedia of Games" (Including all indoor games played to-day. With suggestions for good play, illustrative hands, and all official laws to date) by R. F. Foster. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.