Canasta Up-To-Date


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This text contains a comprehensive guide to Canasta, a card game of the rummy family. Including in-depth information on rules, strategy, and more, this text constitutes a veritable treatise on the subject and will be of much value both the beginner and experienced Canasta player. The chapters of this book include: 'The Elements of Canasta'; 'Glossary of Canasta Terms'; 'The Higher Strategy'; 'Canasta for Two, Three, Five, or Six Players'; 'The Conduct of Canasta Tournaments'; 'The Laws of Canasta'; 'Questions and Answers'; and 'Quick Check-List for Scoring'. This text has been chosen for modern republication due to its instructional value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on card games.




Cheating at Canasta


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A husband sits in Harry’s Bar in Venice, thinking of his wife–lost to him now–whose plea has brought him back to one of their favourite haunts. At another table, a young couple quarrel. “Cheating at Canasta” is the title story of William Trevor’s new collection, his first since the highly acclaimed A Bit on the Side, and its themes of missed opportunities, the inevitability of change and the powerful but fragmentary quality of our memories are entirely characteristic of his unparalleled oeuvre.




Culbertson on Canasta


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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.




Canasta Rules


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If you have a love of learning about games, then Canasta is for you. A game of Canasta requires just two players and takes less than half an hour to learn and play. In this book, you'll discover how the "Canasta' is played, the reasons why it is so much fun to play and several tips to help you play better; also the ultimate Canasta essential strategy guide. The Step-by-step instructions teach you how to play Canasta game and gives tips on making strong melds and brilliant plays. A must for any Canasta player. You'll find out everything you need to know to be able to sit down with a friend or relative and enjoy a stimulating and friendly game of Canasta in just a few pages. You'll find rules, strategy, ideas on how to improve your plays, and even a few "myth busters" which set aside many of the falsehoods surrounding this wonderful game. You'll also get to understand organizadoras, king, how to play cards for adults, dummies and beginners, playing cards with points, the rules book, etc. This is a "no brainer" deal - we guarantee you will want to use this strategy guide every time you play canasta..




Princeton Alumni Weekly


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Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series


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Includes Part 1A: Books and Part 1B: Pamphlets, Serials and Contributions to Periodicals




Complete Canasta


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This book was written for Canasta players of all sorts, from beginners to experts. You can learn to play Canasta by reading the beginner's section; you can learn to play well by reading the intermediate section; and you can learn a complete system of expert play from the advanced section. A must-have for anyone with an interest in the game, this antique text makes for a great addition to collections of gaming literature and is not to be missed by the discerning Canasta enthusiast. The chapters of this book include: 'Introduction', 'Review for Beginners', 'New Strategy for Advanced Players', 'Fine Points for Experts', 'Canasta for Two Players', 'Canasta for Three Players', 'Canasta for Six Players', 'Three-Deck Canasta', 'Parties and Tournaments', 'Questions and Answers', and 'The Laws of Canasta'. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on card games.




Complete Canasta


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Card Games For Dummies


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Card games offer loads of fun and one of the best socializing experiences out there. But picking up winning card strategies is a bit of a challenge, and though your buddies may think that picking up the rules of the game is easy, winning is a totally different story. With Card Games For Dummies, Second Edition, you’ll not only be able to play the hottest card games around, you can also apply game-winning strategies and tips to have fun and beat your opponents. Now updated, this hands-on guide shows you everything you need to know—the basics, the tricks, and the techniques—to become a master card player, with expanded coverage on poker as well as online gaming and tournaments. Soon you will have the card-playing power to: Pin down your opponents in Texas Hold’em Show off your power in Stud Poker Hit wisely in Blackjack Break hearts ruthlessly in Hearts Mix up the night with Gin and Rummy Build yourself a victory in Bridge Send them fishing in Go Fish This straightforward, no-nonsense guide features great ways to improve your game and have more fun, as well as a list of places to find out more about your favorite game. It also profiles different variations of each game, making you a player for all seasons!