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hello all. anyone want to start a list, or know of where to find a list, of these books.? any ones u would recommend?

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The Art of War by Sun Tzu (sp)  never read it, but Im guessing it would help
I have, and it does. There is also this new book that I haven't read, but incorporates Sun Tzu's ideas into tournament poker:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081840647...glance&n=283155Ha, that's like the 3rd time I've linked the guy's book and I haven't even read it. I deserve some % of his Amazon sales. :-)Patrick
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thx so far. its called tournament poker & the art of war. im wondering if i can just read that only, or if i should read art of war first, then the tournement poker one. also, hasnt howard lederer commented on some sort of zen book that has helped his game alot?

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1. Deep Oil massage for Gay Lovers.2. Fun with Herpes.3. Pubic region trimming stencils.4. Hemmoroids and you.5. Date r.a.p.e made easy.6. The cunning linguist.7. Corpse disposal handbook.8. Testical removal for dummies.9. The Home narcotics manual.10. How to stiff hookers and get away with it.No poker player can do without this collection. It will round out your game.

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1.  Deep Oil massage for Gay Lovers.2.  Fun with Herpes.3.  Pubic region trimming stencils.4.  Hemmoroids and you.5.  Date r.a.p.e made easy.6.  The cunning linguist.7.  Corpse disposal handbook.8.  Testical removal for dummies.9.  The Home narcotics manual.10.  How to stiff hookers and get away with it.No poker player can do without this collection.  It will round out your game.
Alf, I saw that you posted on this and thought "oh, good, he's gonna make an intelligent post of actual books that may help or some other tip of some sort"not even close, but good none the less
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Howard Lederer recommends Zen in the Art of Archery on his ridiculous DVD. I think anything on Nonverbal Behavior or telling (and detecting) lies can help, unless it's ludicrously detailed academic drivel with no real world value. There are several books in this area, I don't have any must have recommendations though. This is most valuable for live play though, clearly. If you are a winning player, picking up some stuff on sheltering yourself from taxes is a pretty good idea.

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thx so far.   its called tournament poker & the art of war.   im wondering if i can just read that only, or if i should read art of war first, then the tournement poker one.    also, hasnt howard lederer commented on some sort of zen book that has helped his game alot?
No, you don't need to read 'The Art of War' first. Honestly, the style of writing isn't what most people would call exciting. From what I understand about Aspotolico's book, he includes a great deal of excerpts from 'The Art of War', so anything that can be applied to poker is probably included.Lederer seems to favor 'Zen in the Art of Archery'; all about staying in the moment.http://www.howardlederer.com/howard-ledere...r-article9.htmlTo be honest, any Buddhism book could be helpful to your mental game. For the 10th time, I'll plus Larry Phillip's book, 'Zen and the Art of Poker' as well:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/045228126...glance&n=283155Patrick
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Serious post....The winner within - Pat RileyandZen in the Art of ArcheryThe first book will help you with CONFIDENCE (which is very important to becoming a better player)The second will help with controlling Steam and Tilt.

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My favorite book is magazines.
yea i guess that isnt really a book, but definately good reading material.
Not to derail this thread, but sweet avatar. Fellow Bears fan.Went to the game in the burgh last week all decked out in Bears gear. Ya, I definitely took some from the fans.Just wish the Bears wouldn't have come out so flat. :?
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Serious post....The winner within - Pat RileyandZen in the Art of ArcheryThe first book will help you with CONFIDENCE (which is very important to becoming a better player)The second will help with controlling Steam and Tilt.
thaaaats more like it
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Jim "Jack HIGH!!!!" reccomends, "The Master of Go" in his book Positively 5th Street.

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My favorite book is magazines.
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Serious post....The winner within - Pat RileyandZen in the Art of ArcheryThe first book will help you with CONFIDENCE (which is very important to becoming a better player)The second will help with controlling Steam and Tilt.
looks like i need to pick up the 2nd book today. :oops:
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Here are some ideas:A random walk down wallstreetFooled by randomness(haven't read these)
did someone tell you these are good for poker? please elaborate, as i just looked them up online and they seem very much focused on playing the stock market
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ok here is a list so far*the art of war*zen and the art of poker: timeless secrets to transform your game*the tao of poker: 285 rules to change your game and your life*tournament poker & the art of war*blink: the power of thinking without thinking*zen in the art of archery*the winner within *the master of go* the education of a speculator*fooled by randomness* a random walk by wall

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