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Old 06-17-2004, 01:02 AM
Clarkmeister Clarkmeister is offline
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Default Ed\'s New Book

I'd just like to post a quick note on "Small Stakes Hold 'em: Winning Big with Expert Play" by Ed Miller, Mason Malmuth and David Sklansky.

I have now read the book twice, and some sections more than that. I can safely say that those of you who are so looking forward to this book will not be disappointed. The book is excellent.

Indeed, it addresses some topics so well that I wonder at the title. Calling it "Small Stakes Holdem" is really too limiting. The book targets loose games more than small stakes games per se. With loose games and poor playing opponents permeating B&M cardroom games from $3-6 through $40-80, this book really has something for everybody. Yes, newer players will get more from it than mid-limit veterans, but even the mid-limit players will find some critical ideas spelled out in a way that helps them improve their game.

It is an excellent blend that helps the newer players take the next big step to being significant winners, while at the same time it expounds upon and extends HPFAP in a way that addresses the super-loose games that permeate today's cardrooms. In short, it's the game that most on these forums have really been waiting for 2+2 to publish for quite some time. I expect this book to quickly move alongside Theory of Poker and HPFAP as a definitive 2+2 work.

I have no affiliation with this book, and everyone here knows I don't mind challenging Ed, Mason and David with regularity on this forum. So when I state that I think the book is excellent, it comes with no strings attached. I recommend it highly.
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Old 06-17-2004, 01:15 AM
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

You're just a big tease.
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Old 06-17-2004, 01:16 AM
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

We can't wait.
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Old 06-17-2004, 01:47 AM
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

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You're just a big tease.

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Nah, I just figured that people would appreciate hearing about it from someone who has actually read it. Not trying to tease.
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Old 06-17-2004, 02:07 AM
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

In case some do not know, the book can be preordered.

Click 'Books'

-Zeno
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Old 06-17-2004, 02:24 AM
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

I had the pleasure of skimming through it a couple of nights ago when I ran into Ed at the Mirage.

I'll definitely be adding this one to my collection, and of course I plan on getting it autographed by the Noted Poker Authority.
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Old 06-17-2004, 07:37 AM
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Default DAMN! I have to get Carpal/Tunnel

...so I can rate the pre-order pre-delivery of the 2+2 books, just like SOME insiders can!
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Old 06-17-2004, 10:56 AM
Tyler Durden Tyler Durden is offline
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

So when does it come out?
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Old 06-17-2004, 11:12 AM
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

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I had the pleasure of skimming through it a couple of nights ago when I ran into Ed at the Mirage.

I'll definitely be adding this one to my collection, and of course I plan on getting it autographed by the Noted Poker Authority.

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So does Ed carry it around with him where ever he goes?
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Old 06-17-2004, 01:12 PM
J.A.Sucker J.A.Sucker is offline
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Default Re: Ed\'s New Book

Yes. He hopes to pick up a chick with it someday. The closest he's come is Clarkmeister.
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