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I think the Berman chapter is faulty but not terrible; for a brand new player it probably wouldn't be all that bad and might even more accessible then the Reuben/Caffione stuff (which is much better material by far but not as oriented toward new players). But, I agree if that's the only reason you are buying that book you might be better off just reading it in the bookstore. However, the Todd Brunson chapter on Stud H/L 8b is fantastic and the Omaha H/L 8b sesction by Bobby Baldwin and Mark Gregorich is solid. Also, Daniel Negraneu's advice on 2-7 Triple Draw, while not revolutionary or earth-shattering, is very good primer on the game and would allow even an inexperienced draw player to fair pretty well at the game.