«Your Best Poker Friend». Alan Schoonmaker

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«Your Best Poker Friend». Alan Schoonmaker

Paperback, 400 pp.
ISBN 978-5-9507-1027-8
Print run: 5000 copies
Format: 60×90/16 (~145×217 mm)

Alan Schoonmaker, author of the popular book «The Psychology of Poker», is a psychologist with a doctorate and a reputation as a highly experienced specialist with an extensive professional background. He serves as a consultant to such giants as IBM, Bankers Trust, GM and many others. He is also the author and co-author of numerous works on psychology published in many countries. Under his guidance, more than a hundred articles on poker psychology have been written for leading periodicals.

One of his latest books, «Your Worst Poker Enemy», explains how to assess your abilities accurately and recognize and control your emotions and fears. Many poker players acknowledge that knowledge of the principles of the game alone is often not enough to win – understanding the psychology of the game is just as important. And even if you know the rules well, you will inevitably face a host of psychological problems at the table.

Alan Schoonmaker’s book «Your Best Poker Friend» is a sequel to his book «Your Worst Poker Enemy», which draws our attention to how we should assess our abilities accurately and recognize and control our emotions and fears. Many players who read the first book admitted that most of the mistakes they made at the table were psychological rather than strategic in nature. «Your Best Poker Friend» builds on the author’s earlier work and explains how to use this knowledge for further self-improvement.

To become a successful player, you need to understand the psychology of the game, as it determines both your actions and those of your opponents. While you are your own worst enemy at the poker table, you are also your own best friend! This book will teach you how to improve your skills gradually.

As opponents become stronger and the game – tougher, players have to make the most of their potential. «Your Best Poker Friend» will give you a clear understanding of what you want to achieve in poker and enable you to reach your goal successfully.

Dr. Alan Schoonmaker will help you:

* Assess your abilities
* Control yourself and the situation at the gaming table
* Develop qualities that give you an advantage over your opponents
* Play no-limit Texas hold’em
* Build your poker career.