Poker, Sex, and Dying

Book excerpt: The classic guide for winning at poker is back in print - and better than ever! Praised by poker experts and aficionados for years, Poker, Sex & Dying trained scores of high-stakes champions to play poker better - by learning to 'play" people. The pros swear by Anderson's poker 'Bible." From page one, you'll recognize the character types Anderson identifies - because you've sat across the poker table from them before! Now - face them with confidence, as you use the tips, strategies and player profiles Anderson highlights to beat them in the mind game of poker - time after time. Discover 13 key personality traits that will give you a big advantage in any match. Anderson's simple-talking style helps you unmask your opponents and gain a huge psychological/competitive edge over them, by getting inside their head. You'll learn to read their gestures and movements, unmask their weaknesses and have a clear picture of: . Who they are . What they want . What causes their action . How they bluff . How they tilt . The risk they're willing to take . And the punishment you can give back! Still one of the most influential books on game theory available today, this top guide is a must-read for all players - from novice to veteran. Be the master of every match - when you learn the art of 'Poker, Sex & Dying." Poker player's are raving: 'This is one of my favorite books and favorite titles... the minute I started reading it, I was able to identify traits of people I competed against regularly... I took advantage of my new knowledge and beat one of those people at the final table of a small tournament!" 'The book provides a variety of different personality profiles and discusses how these personality types might perform at the poker table. all serious players should read it."