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Six To Five Against: A Gambler's Odyssey
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ApproximatelyRM 33.11
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9781571431134
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rdr Books
ISBN-10
1571431136
ISBN-13
9781571431134
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30886916
Product Key Features
Book Title
Six to Five Against : a Gambler's Odyssey
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-090915
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
362.2/5
Synopsis
Part self-help book, part memoir, this is a cautionary tale of a lifelong struggle against what Dragin calls "the shrill call of the dice" -- from someone who has also had his moments in the card rooms and playing the horses....Unflinchingly, Dragin captures the thrill of the action and the high of a win -- and also the grim drive home after a losing streak, pounding the steering wheel in an agony of regret. This is a book about the irresistible pull of the game and the difficulty of fighting it, about playing more than you want to. Dragin's story is an entertaining mix of history and case studies, and a recap of the latest research into problem gambling....What sustains "Six to Five Against" is the story of a father and a son, starting with the first "family pilgrimage" Dragin made to Las Vegas in 1950 with his father, a rakish, likable fellow, shown in one youthful photo wearing a cocked fedora, with razor-sharp creases in his pants.
LC Classification Number
HV6710.3.D73A3 2005
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Seller feedback (25,233)
- l***r (1011)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThank you!
- m***1 (111)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBetter than advertised; really Good++. Some crumpling of pp corners and cover, nothing else. No marks in text!
- o***r (79)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAs a used book couldn't ask for it to be in any better condition and matching the description any more. Hopefully they have some books I want again in the future so I can save some money with them again!!