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Story of John W. Gates, the millionaire gambler, sportsman, and playboy.
"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.
Wonderful things are being invented every day in Al Pha's world-fire, the wheel, even shadows! His big chance to be part of history comes when the King announces that the twenty-six recently invented letters need to be put in order. Al makes a bet with himself that he's the man for the job. Through a series of funny events, he eventually finds the perfect order for the letters, and the king rewards him by naming his creation the "Alphabet." Sure to entertain and engage young readers, this book turns the ABC's inside out. Kids will laugh at the quirky illustrations and clever wordplay, while wondering where the alphabet really did get its order.
Praise for The Billion Dollar BET "In a gripping narrative that is both inspirational and cautionary, Brett Pulley tells us how Robert Johnson built Black Entertainment Television into a billion-dollar media empire. In a remarkable feat of reporting, without Johnson's cooperation, Pulley shows what it really takes to get ahead in America today, and in doing so provides as valuable a cultural as business history." --James B. Stewart Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of DisneyWar, Den of Thieves, and Heart of a Soldier "Like or dislike? Agree or disagree? Bob Johnson's richly varied and fascinating life presses you against the window that Brett Pulley opens widely." --Bernard Shaw retired CNN anchor "Through his BET network, Bob Johnson reached the pinnacle of capitalism, the billionaire boys club, in the spirit of legions of driven, American moguls . . . Veteran business journalist Brett Pulley peels back the layers of this fascinating and complex entrepreneur." --Teri Agins Senior Special Writer, the Wall Street Journal, and author of The End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business Forever
"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal). For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.
I am the world-famous "Sports Betting Whale" - One of the biggest and winningest sports bettors ever! I have wagered over $500 Million on sports games and ransacked the sportsbooks in broad daylight out of tens of millions of dollars in winning profits over the years. This is my life story.In this autobiograhpy, I will recount to you my entire life story of going from $1,000 to winning tens of millions of dollars - all from betting on sports.Rated by IQ tests as a pattern recognition genius, I went on to dominate the sportsbooks, draining them out of millions of dollars within short periods of time."The Autobiography of the Sports Betting Whale: How I made over $30 Million Dollars from betting on sports" will recount to you these fascinating stories below:My early years of handicapping success, starting from 13 years old.How I had developed more advanced theories for handicapping sporting events starting at 21 years old when I was legally able to bet on sportsThe beginning of my career as an auditor and analyst in the casino industryMy first big wins, including how when I obliterated Bally sportsbook's entire year of baseball profits with just one runMy legendary winning runs in the 1990's at the Mirage sportsbook where I raided them by tens of millions of dollarsMy lavish life experiences afforded by millions in unprecedented sports betting winningsMy monster winning runs in the 2000's, turning $50,000 into $4 Million in 4 daysMy most recent runs since then, turning relatively small amounts of money into massive winnings. Most sportsbooks in Las Vegas have now limited my action, and some have entirely banned me from betting using my strategy.You'll discover all of my most exciting stories in The Autobiography of the Sports Betting Whale. I've won tens of millions from betting on sports, affording me a lavish lifestyle beyond most people's wildest imaginations. Along the way, I've given away millions of dollars to family and friends. Now, it's time for me to help you share into my success.
A study of gambling, particularly sports gambling, and how it has thrived in American culture. According to Davies and Abram, the culture of betting results from two complementary influences in American society: risk-taking and speculation. This is the first effort by academic writers to describe and interpret the history of sports wagering in the United States. Although many books have been written about 3how to bet and win, 4 Betting the Line presents a serious history of this popular activity in Colonial and Civil War eras to today, from early betting on horse racing and baseball to the modern venues of basketball and football. By considering topics as diverse as the business of a bookie, the expansion of legalized gambling, and the increase in popularity of televised sports, the authors offer readers an insightful look into a practice that has become commonplace in American popular culture. In a mere seventy years, the number of states where gambling is legal jumped from one to forty-eight. Yet Nevada remains the only state where sports betting is legal. This book challenges many long-standing myths and stereotypes that revolve around the enterprise, arguing that sports gambling is reflective of the American free enterprise culture.
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller, now in paperback. Poker champion turned decision strategist Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions. Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there's always information hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making? Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion turned consultant, draws on examples from business, sports, politics, and (of course) poker to share tools anyone can use to embrace uncertainty and make better decisions. For most people, it's difficult to say "I'm not sure" in a world that values and, even, rewards the appearance of certainty. But professional poker players are comfortable with the fact that great decisions don't always lead to great outcomes, and bad decisions don't always lead to bad outcomes. By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll be less vulnerable to reactive emotions, knee-jerk biases, and destructive habits in your decision making. You'll become more confident, calm, compassionate, and successful in the long run.
Have you ever heard that little voice in your head? The one that tells you to go a certain way down the road, what to eat for dinner, who to trust or which answer to put down on a test? In this evolutionary tale, that little voice comes to life and becomes a larger than life character in one man’s story. Tommy becomes aware of his conscience in tenth grade and from then on that ‘little voice’ guides him throughout his life, through the ups and the downs, giving him major help and advice along the way. Though he is tested the entire journey of his life; he is taught to deal with many challenges. His search for true love proves... it may be right in front of you. This story captures the growth of a young boy into a man with his conscience leading the journey.