Gambling: theories & methods

Gambling Strangest Moments

Whether it be one pound on the National Lottery or a million pounds on the turn of a card, the instinct to bet is the same. Over the centuries there have been many strange gamblers – and even more strange gambles – and in this unique collection of punts and punters, Graham Sharpe reveals fearless, flamboyant and fantastic flutters.

Poker's Strangest Hands

Romping through crooked games, dodgy players, exotic venues and incredible hands, ‘Poker’s Strangest Hands’ celebrates the strange history of Poker’s

Free the Manchester United One

This intriguing exploration of the 1915 match-fixing scandal that occured between Manchester United and Liverpool FC. In the wake of the First World War fans came together in an attempt to pull off a surprising plot which resulted in seven players being banned for life.

How to Take a Penalty

The Hidden Mathematics of Sport takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, byexploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover

How Long Is a Piece of String?

Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and

How To Win Your Pub Quiz

Do YOU dream of one day winning your local pub quiz?

Wouldn’t it be great to wipe that smug smile off the face of the weekly winners?

How Long Is a Piece of String?: More Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life

Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and “The Weakest Link”? And what is the link between a tin of baked beans and a men’s urinal? These and many other questions are answered in this book.

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