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This is the book that started it all! Ernest K. Kaai was an instrumental virtuoso, composer, teacher, and band leader. At the start of the 20th century he authored the world's first ukulele instruction book. This text continues to be relevant and useful for anyone interested in the ukulele or, as Kaai referred to it, the "bouncing flea". Kaai established GCEA tuning, the proper way to do a waltz strum, and many other techniques, all explained in this book. Hawaiian music scholar Dr. George Kanahele, author of Hawaiian Music and Musicians says that "some of the principles of technique he laid down then [in this book] persist even today, especially among the older Hawaiian musicians".This homage facsimile edition includes a new introduction that provides historic context and also complements our understanding of Kaai, his times, and his students. Kaai's instructional methods have stood the test of time. The Ukulele: A Hawaiian Guitar, And How To Play It is a welcome addition to any ukulele player's collection and available at a fraction of the cost of the collectible and extremely rare original edition.

World-renowned game designer Reiner Knizia is the master of simple game rules that create fun and enjoyment for people of all ages. In this book of fifteen original card games, he reveals how to use ordinary playing cards in a number of novel new ways. All that's needed is an understanding of basic poker combinations--you'll learn them here!--and a standard deck of cards or two. In addition to the basic games, a number of variants are also introduced to make play even more interesting.Just follow along as cowboy Joe Joker explains how to play using detailed illustrated examples and stories from the Wild West. Grab a deck of cards and rustle up your family, a few friends, or your regular posse. You'll quickly be enjoying a variety of fun games suitable for all ages!From the Introduction:All the games presented in this book are based on card combinations used in Poker. However, these games are not gambling games but are designed to be played by all the family. The card combinations merely provide a familiar and easy accessible basis for many new play mechanisms to explore and enjoy.So, welcome to the Wild West! Our hero, Joe Joker, is keen to tell you the story of his life: settling in the West, the gold rush in California, the stage coaches and the iron horses, the cowboys and their challenging lives. But first and foremost, Joe is an enthusiastic card player and he will introduce you to all of these exciting new games. It is time to play! Reiner Knizia

World-renowned game designer Reiner Knizia offers 50 new easy-to-play games featuring cards and dice. These fun and novel games require little in the way of materials and offer hours of exciting, varied and original play.This book is perfect for everyone from casual game players to dedicated game designers. Several of these games have been transformed into successful commercial products, but you can play all the games presented here with standard playing materials like cards, dice and a few counters.From the Introduction:When I originally started to write this book, I was an unpublished author. I had a few games represented in magazines, but not a single boxed game on the market. Today, the archive of my works contains more than 600 published games in more than 2000 boxed editions, and more than 20 million copies have been sold all over the world.What a difference half a lifetime makes when you dedicate yourself to fulfilling your dream!Over the course of those years, a number of games in this book developed into fully fledged boxed games with specifically adapted materials.It's interesting to see how some of the games evolved. Goldrush was published as a Wild West card game under its original title Goldrausch, Goal became a soccer card game Tor, Swap was developed into the recently published board game Polynesia, Sono became the tile laying game Robot Master, and Card Chase is now the card game Escalation.But, what makes this book unique, is that you can play all the games presented here with standard playing materials like cards, dice and a few counters.So many games to play, so little time! Enjoy!Reiner Knizia

LEARN THE SECRETS OF THE TILES! Pai Gow Tiles is "the thinking person's casino game". It's played in casinos throughout the United States, including places like Las Vegas, New Jersey, and California. Exotic and engaging, it combines skill and luck and-for the knowledgeable player, Pai Gow is also one of the fairest games offered in casinos and cardrooms. It may seem mysterious at first, but you'll soon see that the game is actually pretty simple to learn, challenging to master, fun and sociable, and a great table game for preserving your bankroll. In 1981, Michael Musante was Supervisor of Oriental Games at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas when he self-published a little book entitled Pai Gow - Chinese Dominoes. It was the first English-language book to comprehensively explain the game. In fact "the Musante House Way"-based on the first edition-is the foundation for the house way in many casinos. After 30 years, that book is acknowledged as a gaming classic with some online sellers asking hundreds of dollars for a used copy. This book revisits the original edition and contains extensive updates, all-new graphics, and additional insights into this ancient game. You'll get an outstanding introduction to the lore, rules, and strategy of Pai Gow and a variety of tips and techniques for mastering the tiles. Also included are several suggestions to improve your play, as well as a first-of-its-kind chapter on how to memorize the order of the tiles. With this book and a bit of practice, you'll be able to play intelligently and with confidence! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michael J. Musante is considered one of the foremost authorities on the game of Pai Gow in the United States. He was instrumental in establishing the first "legal" game of Pai Gow in California at the Huntington Park Casino. He trained the dealers, supervisors and surveillance personnel for Pai Gow at the Casino de Quebec in Hull. He also was an expert witness for the County of Los Angeles in a case involving the legality of Pai Gow in California. Mr. Musante has been in and around the gaming industry for the last forty years. He has worked in three major resort areas of Nevada: Lake Tahoe, Reno, and Las Vegas. He has dealt and supervised every game offered in a casino including "21", Craps, Roulette and Baccarat and was also one of the first Occidentals to have ever dealt the game of Pai Gow in a North American gaming establishment.

The Wisdom of DogsIn this fact-filled and often touching book, Stanley Coren, a renowned dog expert and author of many best-selling classics including The Intelligence of Dogs, How Dogs Think, and How to Speak Dog, once again focuses his insights on man's best friend. In order to probe a range of fascinating questions about the minds of dogs, Coren draws from a cache of true stories and interesting vignettes ranging from the dog who helped Freud with his psychoanalysis to the pet who helped his intoxicated owner drive home. In addition you'll find some little-known bits of scientific information, such as what dogs dream about, and also some bits of folklore such as what it means when you dream about dogs! Originally published as What Do Dogs Know?, this is a revised edition that has been updated with additional content and new illustrations. This fun and easy-to-read book is for everyone who loves dogs and wants to learn more about their astounding, endearing, and wonderful ways.About The AuthorAlthough best known to the public for his series of best-selling books on dogs, Stanley Coren is also well-respected scientist and Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. His many books on dog behavior and human-canine interactions have been international bestsellers and have received many awards including the Maxwell Medal of Excellence from The Dog Writers Association of America. He was twice-named Writer of the Year by the International Positive Dog Training Association. Coren is frequently cited in various media and has been featured on numerous television programs including Oprah, Larry King Live, and many more.

TWISTS. THRILLS. TERROR. That's what you'll find in each of the 21 tales that make up this collection of short stories. Some are award-winners, some are not--but all of them showcase murder and mayhem at its worst...and human nature at its darkest and deadliest. These are tales that titillate and tickle the senses in twisted, thrilling, and terrifying ways reminiscent of the masters of the genre like Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Stephen King, and Jeffrey Deaver. Prepare yourself for stories that grab you by the throat and don't let go until the very last word...stories with more twists and turns than a mountain road...stories that will keep you awake way past your bedtime and haunt your dreams....ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A former newspaper reporter from Ontario, Sonia Suedfeld now lives in British Columbia where she writes crime, mystery and mainstream fiction. She is the author of several award-winning short stories and has published in anthologies, magazines, and online. Expert Advice, her first published collection of short stories, showcases several short stories that have won awards and prizes. Sonia is the author of the mystery novel Dead Beneath The Water and is hard at work on a second novel.

SOME CRIMES DEFY THE IMAGINATION... One by one, young women are found dead beneath the waters of Georgian Bay, dumped by a depraved killer who makes Ontario's beautiful cottage country his hunting grounds. After years of working in Toronto, crime reporter Hanna Laurence thought she'd left evil behind when she moved back to her hometown on the shores of Georgian Bay. But, when the trail of bodies starts to grow and she begins receiving disturbing e-mails that are connected to the case, she once again finds herself covering an investigation that chills her to the bone. It's an investigation that stymies even the most seasoned detectives at the Criminal Investigation Branch of the Ontario Provincial Police. An investigation that will make her confront her own demons from the past, drive her into the arms of the lead detective, and bring her to the very brink of death...ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Originally from Georgian Bay, Ontario, Sonia Suedfeld is a former newspaper reporter who now lives in British Columbia, Canada with her husband, two sons, and three cats. She can often be found behind the counter of her candy store in historic Fort Langley where she writes crime, mystery and mainstream fiction in her spare time. Over the years, several of her short stories have won awards and been published in anthologies, chapbooks, magazines and online.

THE DEFINITIVE BOOK ON DICE GAMES! World-renowned game designer Reiner Knizia has written the absolute classic on dice games and strategies. Straightforward and easy-to-read, this little gem gives detailed instructions, comprehensive odds, and insightful strategies on nearly 150 dice games and variations-several of which appear only within these pages!Topics covered include:Betting games - Including casino favorites where a little knowledge can give you a distinct advantage...or at least minimize your disadvantages! Bluffing games - Your ability to use psychology and persuade other players is often more important than your actual throw! Category Games - Use strategy to achieve specific results and be the first complete and win the game. Lucky Scoring Games - In these games chance and fate have the upper hand...but knowing your odds never hurts. Progression and Jeopardy Games - Play wisely and successively improve your score while minimizing your risk of losing everything!...and much, much more! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Reiner Knizia is one of the world's most successful and prolific game designers of all times. He has had more than 500 games and books published in many countries and languages with sales totaling over 15 million games. He has won numerous international awards including five German Game Prizes, two German Game of the Year Awards, the German Education Game Award, four Austrian Game Awards, the Swiss Game Award, three French Grand Prix du Jouet, the Spanish Game of the Year Award, the Dutch Game of the Year Award, three Finnish Game of the Year Awards, the Swedish Game of the Year Award, the Danish Game of the Year Award and the Japan Board Game Prize.