"In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the back-alleys of the Industrial West right up until the last quarter of the 19th Century. Handguns possess a mystique distinctly different from that of other firearms. They are tools of personal empowerment-chosen by their owners to provide independence and freedom of movement. In the ambitious, optimistic early years of western industrial civilization they were the emblem of liberty and equality and the bane of repressive governments and social movements. Largely because of the traditions that emerged in the time of the caplock pistols and revolvers, they remain so in the early years of the 21st Century."

This book covers basic bridge principles relating to all three aspects of bridge - bidding, defending and declaring a hand. I have imparted ideas that I have learned in over twenty years of playing high-level tournament and rubber bridge.

Originally published in the 1930s. The authors state that this comprehensive work contains all the games which the card enthusiast will wish to have in his repertory, with advice and tips on each. Contents Include: Bridge.- Poker. - Cribbage.- Black Maria.- Whist. - Patience, and many, many others. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

EASY TO PLAY: A fun and easy-to-play game for children and families, suitable for age 6+ 2 TO 6 PLAYERS: This game can be enjoyed by two to six players FUN FACTS: Features fun facts on all the weird and wonderful deep sea creatures from around the world: from the jewel squid to the headless chicken fish, discover the beautiful and the bizarre down in the depths of the ocean RAINY DAY FAMILY GAME: The perfect rainy day family game - learn as you play! How deep will you go? Dive into the ocean and return 50 incredible sea creatures to their correct depths. How deep can a penguin swim, or a sperm whale dive? Explore all the way down to the seabed and learn as you play this unique new card game. Suitable for two or more players aged 6+.

This book is a collection of entertaining true stories and educational explanations from a winning poker player, which offers an insight into the world of poker for both players and non-players.

A FAMILY CARD GAME with simple gameplay that is quick and easy to learn CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY and discover new Black heroes you didn't know about till now BOLD AND COLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS on every card make it easy to recognize your favourite heroes DISCOVER MORE IN THE BOOKLET, from when Simone Biles first discovered gymnastics to how Queen Nzinga fought off Portuguese invaders Team up Usain Bolt with Simone Biles, match Mae Jemison with Katherine Johnson, join Jean-Michel Basquiat with Kara Walker. Collect illustrated cards of 44 of the most inspirational Black figures of all time and gather them into groups including space, sport, activism, art, science and literature. Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire children and parents to celebrate Black heroes, both contemporary and historical

From Banksy to Basquiat, Haring to Hockney, and Yayoi to Yoko, your favorite artists have gathered in this deck of cards. Artist Cards is a standard poker set, with the four classic suits. Each card features a different artist, with an illustration and short bio. Who needs art history class when you can celebrate the great artists, instead, with a round of cards?

With 50 hilarious and thought-provoking questions asking players to choose between two equally good, unpleasant, or absurd scenarios, this revealing party game leads to interesting conversations and good fun for all ages!

Number of players: 2+ Ages: 12+ Includes: 150 trivia cards, plus one How to Play card Assembly required? No Batteries required? No Most of the clocks in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film Pulp Fiction are stuck at 4:20. True or False? How long is Ninety Mile Beach on New Zealand's North Island? Which Canadian superstar, singing in French and representing Switzerland, won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988? This trivia game, perfect for giving to a friend or family member on their fiftieth birthday, is packed with questions ranging from the totally random to things that happened in their formative years. It will bring extra fun to the birthday celebrations as you take a trip down memory lane together.

The exciting and challenging game of Texas Hold'Em Poker is gaining more followers daily-both young and old-who enjoy competing, bluffing, and most of all, winning. In this guidebook for both novice and experienced poker players, an avid poker player combines his knowledge of the game with his expertise regarding stats and probabilities to provide all possible outcomes of the cards, ultimately helping poker players around the world improve their chances of winning.

Sam Habash has been playing poker since he was a young boy, but in the last ten years, has focused mainly on improving his Texas Hold'Em game. He draws on his ability to gather and analyze statistics to provide poker players with probabilities and payback information. While offering little-known statistics like the likelihood of having an ace or king show up in a hand (62%) or the odds of receiving a pair (6%), Habash leads players through many different scenarios like the chances of receiving a second pair, flush draw, or complete straight.

The expert advice offered in this unique reference manual will help any poker player gain the extra advantage to come out ahead in their next game of Texas Hold'Em

A master class in Bridge for the player who wishes to improve.

The original, award-winning Wizard Card Game with new, large index design. Instructions and sample score sheets are included. Oversized scorepad is sold separately.

Wizard Card Game Large Index uses standard Wizard size playing cards with larger numbers and symbols.

Ideal for those who are visually impaired.