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Summary: So Much Fluff III
Review: Again, this book seems to lack content, as did the previous two in this series. This book seems filled with irrelevant clipart more than actual advice. Also, the annoying editing mistakes again make numerous appearances in this book suggesting it was quite rushed. Most of the advice is completely common sense, and not what I would consider "advanced techniques". The book begins to go over some of the information that it needs to address, but doesn't get into near enough depth. In the three book series, Andy never really goes into bluffing, what specific odds are, what specific tells people might have, etc. If you want to get a good book, I would get the book by Ken Warren "the winner's guide to hold'em" which goes into much more depth, and is written much better.
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Summary: So Much Fluff III
Review: Again, this book seems to lack content, as did the previous two in this series. This book seems filled with irrelevant clipart more than actual advice. Also, the annoying editing mistakes again make numerous appearances in this book suggesting it was quite rushed. Most of the advice is completely common sense, and not what I would consider "advanced techniques". The book begins to go over some of the information that it needs to address, but doesn't get into near enough depth. In the three book series, Andy never really goes into bluffing, what specific odds are, what specific tells people might have, etc. If you want to get a good book, I would get the book by Ken Warren "the winner's guide to hold'em" which goes into much more depth, and is written much better.
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Summary: Play Better Online Poker
Review: Andy Nelson's books are always well-written, clear and informative. This book is no different. What makes this book special, though, is how it stimulates the reader to think about poker (even when not playing). The result is an immediate improvement in one's game. Furthermore, after you've read this book (and maybe re-read a couple of sections) your game will improve over the next several months because you'll be able to learn from your mistakes. Buy this book if you are a fairly good player who wants to be very good.
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Summary: A poker teacher review
Review: I have taught poker for going on 14 years. I have used the Hold 'Em books by Andy Nelson for almost 9 of those years. Why? Because they provide the clearest and reader friendly books on the market. They are great primers, clear and to the point and the students have told me that these are the most helpful books I have used for texts. More than one student has come back to tell me that he or she does a quick rewiew of the book before going to the game.
For the student who wants statistics, I refer them to Mike Caro's Poker Probe.
For the better students I refer them to Lee Jones's book and to Mr. Nelson's 101 WAYS TO WIN.
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Summary: Unforgivable
Review: If you feel that reading this book makes you a more able poker player, here's a tip for you: Stay out of cardrooms! Here's a guy whose written a book of 71 pages. See how he uses 1/2 of those pages: "I can here you say, "What is an advanced player? that is a good question Andy. What are the boundaries of a beginner. In your opinion, what constitutes a good intermediate player? Give us a geography lesson here; Andy. What are the boundaries of beginner, the intermediate and the advanced player?" Ah yes. An advanced player. What is it. Who is it? Are you one? Is that guy in the middle of the table an advanced player? An intermediate player? What are the factors that make up a quality player? What does one need in order to call himself/herself an advanced player. Let me give you my considered opinion and balance it with what you think. " End of quote. I'm sure you're able to make an assessment over how much valuable information can be put into a book where the author uses such an amount of words on bs like this. Stay clear!
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Summary: An Excellent Beginner's Guide
Review: Maybe I was expecting a bit too much from this book, given its apparent popularity, but I found it very short on useful information. As a former games specialist for the Tropicana in Las Vegas and avid poker player, I have read dozens of poker books, including everything by Two Plus Two Publishing (Sklansky and Malmuth). This book simply does not hold up when compared against "The Theory of Poker" or "Hold'em Poker for Advanced Players" (both by Sklansky). While these two books cost a bit more, they pack in orders of magnitude more material. It should also be noted that this is "an advanced book on *low limit* Texas Hold'em." (emphasis mine) For those looking to play higher limit games (5-10 and above) I would recommend going straight to Sklansky. If you want to play low limit Hold'em, pick up a copy of "Winning Low-Limit Hold'em" (2nd Edition) by Lee Jones. Lee's book is accessible to beginning players but has enough material that even experienced players will learn a lot.
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Summary: Emotional Poker Player
Review: The biggest problem I have had with becoming a winning poker player is controlling my emotions. I would get excited when I was winning and played to much. When I was losing, I got angry and burned off my chips. A remarkable change came when I read Mr. Nelson's book which stress emotional control. Now I can understand how to cope with the highs and lows of poker. For only nine bucks, I became a much happier poker player. I recommend this book for any Hold 'Em player!!!
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Summary: Nelson: Hold'em Advanced
Review: This book is excellent, well-written and brief. Its sections on emotional control and playing players are the best I've read. The chapter on playing players actually gives you a step by step process through which you can categorize players quite easily. Other books give a few tips on this cocnept; Nelson's book gives you an entire laundry list of things to look for. I would reccomend this book to anyone who is serious about improving his or her hold'em game.
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Summary: Nelson: Hold'em Advanced
Review: This book is excellent, well-written and brief. Its sections on emotional control and playing players are the best I've read. The chapter on playing players actually gives you a step by step process through which you can categorize players quite easily. Other books give a few tips on this cocnept; Nelson's book gives you an entire laundry list of things to look for. I would reccomend this book to anyone who is serious about improving his or her hold'em game.
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Summary: Patronizing and Obvious
Review: This book provides almost no usable advice on how to play Hold-em, what hands to raise, when to call, etc. Instead it is filled with the most numbingly obvious platitudes, such as "Backbone of Steel - The advanced player knows his knowledge of the game will win for him eventually" I suppose that a book this short (only 71 pages) cannot contain much actual analysis, practice hands, or in-depth advice. But if you really want to learn how to play the game, pick up a copy of the book by Lee Jones
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