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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Sociology of Risk and Gambling Reader The Sociology of Risk and Gambling Reader James F Cosgrave This reader contributes to the sociology of gambling, and offers a variety of sociological approaches to the subject areas, ranging from classical sociological analyses of gambling to contemporary so… OL15178025W
Holding Holding Laura Schultz Nicholson Josh, Sam and Peter are together again for their last summer at hockey camp, and this time they're all on the same team. Josh is certain that nothing could be better than playing with his friends and… OL17424011W
Addictions Addictions Margaret O. Hyde Defines addiction; distinguishes between negative and positive addictions; and discusses addiction to gambling, smoking, drugs, food, caffeine, jogging, and other activities. OL1886310W
Le casino pour les nuls Le casino pour les nuls Kevin Blackwood Ce guide décrit toutes les règles des jeux présents au casino (black-jack, poker, roulettes, machines à sous...), explique le jargon utilisé, donne des trucs et astuces, montre comment développer une… OL19882692W
Pris au jeu Pris au jeu Monique Polak Tommy, élève au secondaire, vit à Outremont dans un milieu assez cossu. Il n'est pas mauvais élève, mais rien ne l'intéresse à part le poker. C'est un bon joueur et il gagne assez souvent. Un soir, i… OL20885135W
30 illegal years to the Strip 30 illegal years to the Strip Bill Freidman 30 Illegal Years To The Strip is the inside story of Prohibitions most powerful leaders, who later ran elegant, illegal casinos across America, before moving on to build the glamorous Las Vegas Strip… OL28594918W
The games the Indians played The games the Indians played Sigmund A. Lavine Discusses the wide variety of games engaged in by North and Central American Indians, including, lacrosse, cat's-cradle, dice games, and horse racing. OL4969530W
The smart money The smart money Michael Konik An inside look at the lucrative world of professional high-stakes sports betting by a journalist who lived a secret life as a key operative in the world's most successful sports gambling ring. When K… OL5733564W