A Rookie's Guide to Pool Table Maintenance and Repair


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A straightforward guide to repairing any Pool Table and accessories including dismantling, moving, assembly, re-covering, installing new cushions, shipping.




A Rookie's Guide to Pool Table Assembly


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The need for this manual came about with the realization that far too many people are talked out of assembling their own pool table because we “professionals can do a better job.” Nothing could be farther from the truth. Assembling a pool table is not hard, and with a little insight and this manual, any novice should be able to do a proficient job in an afternoon.




A Rookie's Guide to Buying or Selling a Pool Table


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Buying or Selling a Pool Table analyzes the aspect and makeup of most pool tables including rails, playing surface, frames, cabinets, finish, cushions, pockets, cloth, and accessories. It presents valuable insights and inserts titled Buyer Tips, Seller Tips, and Words of Experience that could potentially save a buyer or seller hundreds if not thousands of dollars. The book explains the difference between cabinets and frames, all-wood, particle board, and hardwood, finishes and laminates, and the difference between three kinds of rails and how they are attached to the table. And which of those are the best, and why.




A Rookie's Guide to Playing Winning Pool


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No matter what your level of pool playing ability is, Playing Winning Pool will entice you into thinking in different terms, or reinforce some of your own thoughts, which will make you a better player. The book starts with Game Fundamentals then gives some excellent Practice Shots to put the fundamentals into play. It then covers game winning Elements and Strategies covering Nine Ball and Eight Ball. And, finally, it goes over some important Mental Fundamentals of the game in terms of winning. It is well-illustrated, with some Fun Shots to Try suggestions and filled with Winning Tip sidebars.




Coyote Stands


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Holly Forkner disappears. Police Chief Troy Forkner, Holly's husband, scours the wilderness looking for her. Officer Nina Miller believes the perpetrator is hiding Holly nearby. Officer Pike Tso, a Navajo Indian, believes Navajo spirits may have abducted Holly. Sheriff's Deputy Thomas Justman takes advantage of the situation and implicates a loner Indian in the disappearance. Meanwhile, JC Forkner, Troy's brother, is once again involved in a pool game wagering something substantial.




Last Chance


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October 10, 2015 "JC" Forkner, an aging and washed-up pool player, steals cash from an unprofessional hitman named Black Berry. He wants it back. The money, however, originally belonged to Juan Hernandez and the Mexican Cartel. They want it back. The stakes and out come of a nine-ball game in the back room of an old Arizona saloon called the Last Chance turns the town into a circus, and brings JC full circle to where it all began for him.




Something Substantial


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Mid-October 1999, Jaclyn Ramsey escapes from a southern Arizona jail of Dos Caballos. Town Marshal John Buckner orders his inept deputy Gilbert Chávez hunt for her with instruction to return her to jail alive so no one will know of her escape. Jaclyn returns to the northern Arizona town of Upland to exact retribution on her beautiful double-crossing partner Sherri Denny, but only after she gets her hands on her share of their ill-gotten drug money. Jaclyn has also sworn vengeance by way of death against the Chief of Police of Upland. College student Rosie River, an excellent natural pool player, is also sent to Upland to locate Jaclyn and Sherri in case Chávez fails. Mayhem pursues as Upland police officers Nina Miller and Pike Tso try to solve a murder while the town is upended by a documentary of the pool playing legend JC Forkner.




The Black Widow's Guide to Killer Pool


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Pool-playing legend Jeanette Lee--"the Black Widow," who wears only black during tournaments and devours her opponents--explains every aspect of playing to win, from holding the cue to performing combination, kiss, and trick shots. Lee shows wannabe winners of every level how to compete intelligently, lose gracefully, win frequently, stay focused, and achieve goals in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This hip, engaging guide to the game is designed to turn you into the player to beat--in basements, bar leagues, local tournaments, and beyond.




Fair Play


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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Tired, stressed, and in need of more help from your partner? Imagine running your household (and life!) in a new way... It started with the Sh*t I Do List. Tired of being the “shefault” parent responsible for all aspects of her busy household, Eve Rodsky counted up all the unpaid, invisible work she was doing for her family—and then sent that list to her husband, asking for things to change. His response was...underwhelming. Rodsky realized that simply identifying the issue of unequal labor on the home front wasn't enough: She needed a solution to this universal problem. Her sanity, identity, career, and marriage depended on it. The result is Fair Play: a time- and anxiety-saving system that offers couples a completely new way to divvy up domestic responsibilities. Rodsky interviewed more than five hundred men and women from all walks of life to figure out what the invisible work in a family actually entails and how to get it all done efficiently. With 4 easy-to-follow rules, 100 household tasks, and a series of conversation starters for you and your partner, Fair Play helps you prioritize what's important to your family and who should take the lead on every chore, from laundry to homework to dinner. “Winning” this game means rebalancing your home life, reigniting your relationship with your significant other, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space—the time to develop the skills and passions that keep you interested and interesting. Stop drowning in to-dos and lose some of that invisible workload that's pulling you down. Are you ready to try Fair Play? Let's deal you in.




Mind Gym


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Praise for Mind Gym "Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game." --Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain "Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book." --Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP "I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really got a lot out of it. Gary has important lessons to teach, and you'll find the exercises fun and beneficial." --Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star and Olympic gold-medal winner In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so. Through forty accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes--many of whom he has worked with--you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." Mind Gym will give you the "head edge" over the competition.