
From Publishers Weekly
The texture, grit and pure narrative grace of this remarkable first novel by young Canadian short story writer, essayist and poet Heighton (Flight Paths of the Emperor; The Ecstasy of Skeptics, etc.) transform a coming-of-age story into something uncommon yet deeply familiar. Heighton chronicles the ... read more

-It takes a special book to take a player to the next level, and this is that book.–Amy Calistri, Poker School OnlineWhile other highly touted books on hold-em poker offer enough tips to turn a committed beginner into a moderately successful player, none offers the strategies needed to turn an experienced player into ... read more

Review
“…light, fun, and a joy to read…” — Jan Fisher, Card Player Magazine”Poker players have been waiting for an entertaining book like this for many years.” — Mike Caro, leading poker authority, strategist and writer”Pokers poet laureate… An insanely inventive treatise… A wit and insight thats impressive ... read more

The outcome of card games rests heavily on luck, but poker is predominantly a game of skill — and a major part of that skill is the ability to read an opponent’s body language while maintaining control over your own unspoken signals. Explains each stage of lying and bluffing: James — a top ... read more

Antonio Esfandiari, a rising star of the World Poker Tour and one of professional poker’s best players presents championship strategies for winning Texas Hold’em Cash Games. This follow–up to WPT: Shuffle Up and Deal from poker professional Antonio Esfandiari with contributions from other stars of the World Poker Tour provides the next ... read more