Bruce Becker
Autor de Backgammon for Blood
Obras de Bruce Becker
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Nombre canónico
- Becker, Bruce
- Género
- male
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Supernatural: God at work and on your side por Bruce Becker
God has a history of showing up in big ways just when his people need him most. The same God who moved mightily in the past stands ready to move in your life today. In this fascinating book, Dr. Becker takes you on a journey through the powerful ways God stepped in to bless, conquer, heal, and deliver his people throughout Scripture. As you discover God’s love through his supernatural actions, you’ll gain new confidence in his ability and desire to carry you through whatever you face today.
I read this because I want to beat Christine. Apparently I’m going to need to read more books, because I’m not even close.
I picked this particular backgammon book because some years ago I heard it was the preferred text at the Bush family compound at Kennebunkport, where they are serious about backgammon.
Look at that guy. Black turtleneck, blowing cigarette smoke in your face, taking your money.
I picked this particular backgammon book because some years ago I heard it was the preferred text at the Bush family compound at Kennebunkport, where they are serious about backgammon.
Look at that guy. Black turtleneck, blowing cigarette smoke in your face, taking your money.
On the paperback copy I own, author Bruce Becker's disembodied head floats menacingly over a backgammon board, grinning slyly as his severed hand clutches a cigarette. We immediately learn two things from this cover: 1) Somebody doesn't know that you don't wear a black turtleneck against a black background, and 2) This same somebody takes backgammon way too seriously.
Becker's book is the kind of board game guide that one usually associates with chess, crammed full of statistics, moves, game theory, and strategic planning. The book doesn't contain nearly as much philosophical meandering about backgammon as the cover image indicates, so there is very little meditating on the ruthlessness of the titular blood sport to trudge through on the way. With chapters like "Insidious Openings" and "The Diabolical Doubler: Betting for Blood" waiting inside, you can bet this book takes backgammon as seriously as three-dimensional chess or three-week Risk campaign. When Becker gleefully recalls his daughter screaming "I hate you!" in his face after losing a game to him, you have no doubt that he is completely serious about playing "for blood."
You could say that this book is specifically for those who have friends who play backgammon like Bruce Becker, but it's very existence is itself advice that if you know somebody who takes backgammon this seriously, you probably shouldn't be playing backgammon with them. However, if you are the kind of person who often finds yourself in seedy bars playing backgammon for money while dressed like a beat poet, then you'll want to read this book twice. After that, good luck, or as the author closes his introduction, "Happy blood-letting!"… (más)
Becker's book is the kind of board game guide that one usually associates with chess, crammed full of statistics, moves, game theory, and strategic planning. The book doesn't contain nearly as much philosophical meandering about backgammon as the cover image indicates, so there is very little meditating on the ruthlessness of the titular blood sport to trudge through on the way. With chapters like "Insidious Openings" and "The Diabolical Doubler: Betting for Blood" waiting inside, you can bet this book takes backgammon as seriously as three-dimensional chess or three-week Risk campaign. When Becker gleefully recalls his daughter screaming "I hate you!" in his face after losing a game to him, you have no doubt that he is completely serious about playing "for blood."
You could say that this book is specifically for those who have friends who play backgammon like Bruce Becker, but it's very existence is itself advice that if you know somebody who takes backgammon this seriously, you probably shouldn't be playing backgammon with them. However, if you are the kind of person who often finds yourself in seedy bars playing backgammon for money while dressed like a beat poet, then you'll want to read this book twice. After that, good luck, or as the author closes his introduction, "Happy blood-letting!"… (más)
An excellent little book on backgammon strategy. Written before computer backgammon programs number crunched all the fun of backgammon books, Becker brings a fun attitude to a book that is still useful to students of the cruelest game. He has some very simple rules of thumb for play that still hold up. His prose is light and easy to read and his analyses are trenchant. There are better backgammon books out there, but not many... a must for every backgammon player's library.
Estadísticas
- Obras
- 9
- Miembros
- 92
- Popularidad
- #202,476
- Valoración
- 4.1
- Reseñas
- 5
- ISBNs
- 12
- Idiomas
- 1