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Dusty Schmidt je nejvýdělečnější z on-line hráčů pokeru všech dob. Tato kniha se na poker snaží dívat jako na podnikání.

Will Daughtry is a late bloomer--at least that's what everyone tells the high school sophomore, who is just shy of five feet. By his sixteenth birthday, Will is resigned, bitterly, to being tiny forever. His only comfort is his best friend and stepbrother, Drew (6'3), and their pal Monica (5'10), the girl Will's secretly pined for since fifth grade. With them, he feels whole; everyone else sees him as a half man. But when Will stumbles onto Drew and Monica kissing, he realizes he's on his own. That's when he starts to grow. And grow fast. Astonishingly fast. For the first time in his life, Will is happy with his height, and with himself. He can barely keep up with the new possibilities that are opening up to him: sports come naturally, girls are throwing themselves his way. But as his growth spurt shows no signs of slowing, it starts to affect his relationships with Drew and Monica, the people who've meant the most to him. Now Will has to figure out what to do with himself--and all of this new himself he never expected to have.

Examines the various types of relationships and explains and illustrates strategies for fruitfully maintaining those relationships without crisis and regardless of changes

Just as 'Moneyball' did for baseball, 'Treat Your Poker Like A Business' has had a seismic impact on how poker is played, viewed and analyzed. Writes Sports 'Dusty Schmidt (is) a model of entrepreneurial drive.' Dusty 'Leatherass' Schmidt is known as the definitive poker grinder, with a legendary ability to focus during marathon online sessions. But this isn't the ability to which he attributes his success. Instead, Schmidt says his multimillion dollar achievements are due to his applying old-fashioned business concepts to the game of poker. Five years into his career, Schmidt's resume is Nearly 7 million hands and 10,000 hours played. Mind-blowing win rates spanning massive sample sizes. $3 million won in cash games exclusively. Never had a losing month. With 'Treat Your Poker Like A Business,' Schmidt teaches other online players to monetize their abilities as he has. Schmidt writes that while training websites and instructional books have made poker players' games better, they haven't necessarily taught them how to make money. Schmidt schools readers on how to manage bankroll, rationalize variance, play more tables, move up in stakes, avoid tilt, create new sources of revenue, and --- most importantly --- become more profitable.

Expanding on the principles, insights, and wisdom that made Getting to Yes a worldwide bestseller, Roger Fisher and Scott Brown offer a straightforward approach to creating relationships that can deal with difficulties as they arise. Getting Together takes you step-by-step through initiating, negotiating, and sustaining enduring relationships -- in business, in government, between friends, and in the family.

The book explores the evolving power dynamics in international relations post-Cold War, focusing on the U.S. and European Union's responses to China's ascent. It analyzes how perceptions of China among policymakers have shifted over time and how these changes have shaped their policy decisions. Through this examination, the author provides insights into the implications of China's rise on global politics and the strategies employed by Western powers in response.

Focusing on the need for renewal within churches, this book emphasizes the importance of revitalization for congregations at various stages. Drawing from the first four chapters of Revelation, it offers encouragement, practical insights, and shared experiences to guide church leaders through the revitalization process. Aimed at those passionate about church health and growth, it is authored by Scott Brown, a seasoned pastor and ministry coach with extensive leadership experience and a commitment to fostering spiritual renewal.

Facing the aftermath of a catastrophic car accident, Dan Priatko chose resilience over despair, relying on his faith in Jesus Christ for strength. A promising Army Ranger, his life took a drastic turn as he endured a year-long coma due to a traumatic brain injury. With unwavering positivity and support from his family, Dan defied medical expectations and embarked on a remarkable recovery journey. His story embodies the themes of faith, perseverance, and the indomitable human spirit, inspiring many, including notable figures like Coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Reggie Warford's journey as a pioneering basketball player at the University of Kentucky unfolds against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era. As the first Black player to graduate from the university, he not only excelled on the court but also challenged societal norms, notably through a protest during "My Old Kentucky Home." Despite facing health challenges and a tumultuous coaching career, he remained a beacon of hope and resilience. His story is enriched by interactions with sports legends and a commitment to mentoring youth, showcasing his enduring impact on basketball and society.

The story follows Scott Brown, who faces an unexpected turn of events when multiple police cars arrive at his home, leading to his arrest for an unrecognized offense. The narrative explores the confusion and consequences of a seemingly ordinary day spiraling into a legal nightmare, highlighting themes of misunderstanding and the complexities of law enforcement.

Robert Venturi, along with his partners John Rauch and Denise Scott Brown, have from the beginning been leading exponents of Post Modernism, and have pioneered polemic stylistic innovations in architecture and design, often combining traditional and modern. Venturi's seminal Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture and Learning from Las Vegas, acknowledged as two of the most important writings on architecture this century, re-shaped the sensibilities of a whole generation of architects and opened the way to a freer, more eclectic architecture. But it is in VRSB's built works that this theory is reified into practice, and their latest commission to design the extension to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square places VRSB once more in the forefront of architectural debate. -- from book cover.