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Reference Books
1. The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary
2. The Merriam-Webster Official Scrabble Players Dictionary Illustrated Edition
3. The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (Puzzle Reference)
4. SCRABBLE Wordbook
5. The Official Scrabble Brand Word-Finder: The Ultimate Playing Companion to America's Favorite Word Game
6. Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised and Updated Edition
7. Yo-Yo Tricks & Tips
8. How to Cheat at Everything: A Con Man Reveals the Secrets of the Esoteric Trade of Cheating, Scams, and Hustles
9. The American Heritage Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (American Heritage Dictionary)
10. The Pocket Guide to Games

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View Book 'The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary'



The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary
Authors: Merriam-Webster.
Mass Market Paperback, 674 pages
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
Publication Date: 2005-06
Edition: 4

Reviews :

    New edition! An inexpensive edition of the book that SCRABBLE® players call their bible. Ideal for recreational and school play. More than 100,000 playable two- to eight-letter words including 4,000 new entries. Includes variant spellings. Endorsed by the National SCRABBLE® Association....



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View Book 'The Merriam-Webster Official Scrabble Players Dictionary Illustrated Edition'



The Merriam-Webster Official Scrabble Players Dictionary Illustrated Edition
Authors: DK Publishing.
Hardcover, 696 pages
Publisher: DK ADULT
Publication Date: 2008-10-20
Edition: Ill

Reviews :

    The wildly popular word game, Scrabble(r), was conceived by Alfred Mosher Butts, an architect out of work during the Depression, and was trademarked in 1948. More than 40 years later, over 100 million Scrabble sets had sold worldwide, including 30 million in the USA alone. And, in 1991, shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the first worldwide Scrabble tournament had been scheduled. With so many Scrabble aficionados, and the solid success of other Scrabble dictionaries, especially the Merriam-Webster titles, the time is right to add an illustrated dictionary to the Scrabble lexicon, using the Merriam-Webster text....



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View Book 'The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (Puzzle Reference)'



The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (Puzzle Reference)
Authors: Tom Pulliam. Clare Grundman.
Mass Market Paperback, 1472 pages
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
Publication Date: 1999-01-19
Edition: 3

Reviews :

    America's foremost crossword puzzle reference revised and expanded with thousands of new words, up-to-date factual references, including famous people and the latest geographical changes, bearing the trustworthy New York Times name.

Now presented in a handy mass market size, this edition contains the full text of the hardcover, so puzzle fans looking for that exclusive clue won't miss a thing....



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View Book 'SCRABBLE Wordbook'



SCRABBLE Wordbook
Authors: Mike Baron.
Paperback, 336 pages
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Date: 2007-11-01


Reviews :

   
Whether at an official tournament or a home kitchen table, every SCRABBLE player wants to be a winner—and these specially selected words and expert hints are guaranteed to boost scores. Based on the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, Fourth Edition (currently one of the bestselling games and puzzles books) and with foreword by World SCRABBLE Champion Brian Cappelletto, this is the equivalent of an intensive training course. Complete with winning word lists, such as those that combine high-scoring letters, those that have a preponderance of vowels, and those that allow multiple I and U dumps, it also offers tips on hitting triple-triples and achieving those elusive 7-letter bingos.

SCRABBLE, the distinctive game board and letter tiles, and all associated logos are trademarks of Hasbro in the United States and Canada and are used with permission. © 2007 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

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View Book 'The Official Scrabble Brand Word-Finder: The Ultimate Playing Companion to America's Favorite Word Game'



The Official Scrabble Brand Word-Finder: The Ultimate Playing Companion to America's Favorite Word Game
Authors: Robert W. Schachner.
Hardcover, 320 pages
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication Date: 2000-03-01


Reviews :

    The Official Scrabbler Brand Word-Finder is designed with one thing in mind: scoring big points. The method is simple--present as many playable words as possible, in one place, for easy reference during a game. Over 60,000 high-scoring words are arranged alphabetically by first letter and by inside letters, providing the widest array of possible word variations. This innovative format allows Scrabbler fanatics to consider hundreds of potential plays with one quick glance. The Word-Finder is also a one-of-a-kind resource for the obscure words sometimes necessary to get you out of a pinch--like when you're stuck with a "z" and an "h" and time is running out ("hazard": 19 points).

In this straightforward format, standard suggestions are listied in regular type, high-scoring words (worth 10 to 14 points) are listed in bold face, and extra high-scoring words (worth 15 poionts or more) are marked with an asterisk. A quick scan of the word suggestions invariably leads to a variety of possible plays. A handy dictionary of prefixes, suffixes and plurals provides ideas for adding even more points to your score, and "Ten Tips for a Better Game" addresses winnig Scrabbler strategies. The Official Scrabbler Brand Word-Finder features a complete list of every accepted two-letter and three-letter word, and there's even a Quick Check Usage Guide listing all the acceptable words in special categories like "Animal" and "Medical" that aren't always included in standard dictionaries--no more confusion as to whether an "apteryx" is, in fact, an animal (it is: 19 points), or what the acceptable term is for someone who has received a vaccine (a "vaccinee": 15 points).

The Official Scrabbler Brand Word-Finder reflects changes to the last three editions of The Official Scrabbler Dictionary, and is updated with the most current additions to the Scrabbler lexicon with fun new words like "yo" and "ab." Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned pro, the Word-Finder is an indispensable tool for becoming a more successful player....



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View Book 'Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised and Updated Edition'



Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised and Updated Edition
Authors: Albert H. Morehead. Geoffrey Mott-Smith. Philip D. Morehead.
Paperback, 384 pages
Publisher: Signet
Publication Date: 2001-12-01
Edition: 3 Rev Upd

Reviews :

    This definitive book on games offers rules, strategies, and odds for more than 250 games, including:

* Scrabble(r) * Bridge * Chess * Backgammon * Minesweeper * Freecell * Gin Rummy * Canasta * Poker * and more....



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Yo-Yo Tricks & Tips
Authors: Consumer Guide editors.
Paperback, 96 pages
Publisher: Consumer Guide
Publication Date: 1999-04-01




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View Book 'How to Cheat at Everything: A Con Man Reveals the Secrets of the Esoteric Trade of Cheating, Scams, and Hustles'



How to Cheat at Everything: A Con Man Reveals the Secrets of the Esoteric Trade of Cheating, Scams, and Hustles
Authors: Simon Lovell.
Paperback, 560 pages
Publisher: Running Press
Publication Date: 2006-12-31
Edition: illustrated edition

Reviews :

   
Gambling is more popular than ever, with multi-million dollar poker tournaments on television, gambling themed movies like Rounders gaining in popularity, and casinos opening in just about every state of the U.S. How to Cheat at Everything is a roller-coaster ride through bar bets, street hustles, carnivals, Internet fraud, big and small cons, card and dice games and more. You'll even find the exact frauds that the NYPD regard as the most common and dangerous today, and learn top tips on how to avoid each one. This inside information comes from Lovell's lifetime of experience in the field, along with additional information from both sides of the law. Not just a "here's how the con works" book; this guides you through the set up, the talk, the sell, everything about the con, and how you can be suckered into one. If you think that you can't be conned; then you are already halfway to being so! There is no preaching here, just a fun ripping ride through a world so few know about. You'll meet wild, eccentric and larcenous characters and you'll learn how they work their money-making deeds, all without having to risk a penny of your own money.
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The American Heritage Crossword Puzzle Dictionary (American Heritage Dictionary)
Authors:
Paperback, 896 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 2003-09-15
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    Stumped by a seven-letter synonym for chain that begins with m? Or how about an eight-letter ancient city in Asia Minor ending in mon? Even the best crossword puzzlers are sometimes at a loss for words. Now they can clue themselves in simply by opening the right book: The American Heritage® Crossword Puzzle Dictionary. It has 230,000 puzzle answers based on classic and recent puzzle clues, with 15,000 proper names in encyclopedic lists that range across hundreds of subject areas. Entry words are conveniently arranged in a single alphabetical list, with each entry's answers and synonyms grouped by letter count for quick access and ease of use....



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The Pocket Guide to Games
Authors: Bart King.
Paperback, 248 pages
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Publication Date: 2008-05-16


Reviews :

    The seventy-five games in this book revive the tradition of game playing without computers, joy sticks, boards, or game pieces. All you need for these games can be purchased at the local super center, big box, or hardware store. With tools such as balls, bean bags, broomsticks or canes, and ropes, parents and teachers can organize dozens of hours of fun and challenging activities for parties, summer camps, neighborhood gatherings, and school groups. For all ages, from elementary children to grandparents.
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