Basic Acol (Collins winning bridge)

Humor & Entertainment

Cohen, Ben

Lederer, Rhoda

Puzzles & Games

Collins

The ABC of contract bridge: being a complete outline of the Acol bidding system and the card play of contract bridge especially prepared for beginners,

Allen And Unwin

The ABC of contract bridge: Being a complete outline of the Acol bidding system and the card play of contract bridge especially prepared for beginners

Basic Acol

Unwin Pbs.

Spine creased, page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.

Unwin Paperbacks

The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks

"Fascinating, eye-opening and consistently entertaining, The Hot Hand asks a big question: how do we determine when one success will likely follow another? The answer is not only surprising, but instructive.” —Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit 
How can you maximize success—and limit failure?From Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen comes a brilliant investigation into the mystery and science of streaks.
"A feast for anyone interested in the secrets of excellence." —Andre Agassi 
For decades, statisticians, social scientists, psychologists, and economists (among them Nobel Prize winners) have spent massive amounts of precious time thinking about whether streaks actually exist. After all, a substantial number of decisions that we make in our everyday lives are quietly rooted in this one question: If something happened before, will it happen again? Is there such a thing as being in the zone? Can someone have a “hot hand”? Or is it simply a case of seeing patterns in randomness? Or, if streaks are possible, where can they be found? 
In The Hot Hand, Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen offers an unfailingly entertaining and provocative investigation into these questions. He begins with how a $35,000 fine and a wild night in New York revived a debate about the existence of streaks that was several generations in the making. We learn how the ability to recognize and then bet against streaks turned a business school dropout named David Booth into a billionaire, and how the subconscious nature of streak-related bias can make the difference between life and death for asylum seekers. We see how previously unrecognized streaks hidden amidst archival data helped solve one of the most haunting mysteries of the twentieth century, the disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg. Cohen also exposes how streak-related incentives can be manipulated, from the five-syllable word that helped break arcade profit records to an arc of black paint that allowed Stephen Curry to transform from future junior high coach into the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history. Crucially, Cohen also explores why false recognition of nonexistent streaks can have cataclysmic results, particularly if you are a sugar beet farmer or the sort of gambler who likes to switch to black on the ninth spin of the roulette wheel.

Business & Money

Economics

Custom House

How can you maximize success—and limit failure? Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen brilliantly investigates the mystery and science of streaks, from basketball to business. 
"A feast for anyone interested in the secrets of excellence." —Andre Agassi 
For decades, statisticians, social scientists, psychologists, and economists (among them Nobel Prize winners) have spent massive amounts of precious time thinking about whether streaks actually exist. After all, a substantial number of decisions that we make in our everyday lives are quietly rooted in this one question: If something happened before, will it happen again? Is there such a thing as being in the zone? Can someone have a “hot hand”? Or is it simply a case of seeing patterns in randomness? Or, if streaks are possible, where can they be found?\nIn The Hot Hand, Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen offers an unfailingly entertaining and provocative investigation into these questions. He begins with how a $35,000 fine and a wild night in New York revived a debate about the existence of streaks that was several generations in the making. We learn how the ability to recognize and then bet against streaks turned a business school dropout named David Booth into a billionaire, and how the subconscious nature of streak-related bias can make the difference between life and death for asylum seekers. We see how previously unrecognized streaks hidden amidst archival data helped solve one of the most haunting mysteries of the twentieth century, the disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg. Cohen also exposes how streak-related incentives can be manipulated, from the five-syllable word that helped break arcade profit records to an arc of black paint that allowed Stephen Curry to transform from future junior high coach into the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history. Crucially, Cohen also explores why false recognition of nonexistent streaks can have cataclysmic results, particularly if you are a sugar beet farmer or the sort of gambler who likes to switch to black on the ninth spin of the roulette wheel.

Author and activist Shane Claiborne believes all people share a vision of a world where love triumphs over hatred, where life conquers death.
A couple of years ago, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben &amp; Jerry’s Ice Cream, and Claiborne crossed paths. Ben said to Shane, I have read your books, and I like what I see. Shane said to Ben, I have eaten your ice cream, and I like what I taste. They started dreaming and scheming…? and Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream was born.
A host of talented friends have joined Shane and Ben for this multi-media presentation.?The participant’s guide is packed full of stories of reconciliation and grace, quotes, reflections, and questions for groups and individuals to discuss and discern how they can help make a more peaceful world a reality. The accompanying DVD (sold separately) contains over 2 hours of testimonials, together with visual art and music, to provoke participants to imagine humanity with fewer bombs and more ice cream.
Sessions include:
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<li>We Have a Dream</li>
<li>Our Grief Is Not a Cry for War</li>
<li>Peace Is the Cross We Carry</li>
<li>Under One Blue Sky</li>
<li>Jesus Disarmed Us All</li>
<li>Dessert</li>
</ol>
Designed for use with the Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream DVD 9780310693697 (sold separately).

Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream Study Guide: Building a More Peaceful World

Claiborne, Shane

Religion & Spirituality

Zondervan

Author and activist Shane Claiborne believes all people share a vision of a world where love triumphs over hatred, where life conquers death.A couple of years ago, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and Claiborne crossed paths. Ben said to Shane, I have read your books, and I like what I see. Shane said to Ben, I have eaten your ice cream, and I like what I taste. They started dreaming and scheming…? and Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream was born.A host of talented friends have joined Shane and Ben for this multi-media presentation.? This DVD contains over 2 hours of testimonials, together with visual art and music, to provoke participants to imagine humanity with fewer bombs and more ice cream. The coordinating participant’s guide (sold separately) is packed full of stories of reconciliation and grace, quotes, reflections, and questions for groups and individuals to discuss and discern how they can help make a more peaceful world a reality. Sessions include:We Have a Dream (14:00)Our Grief Is Not a Cry for War (15:00)Peace Is the Cross We Carry (11:00)Under One Blue Sky (15:00)Jesus Disarmed Us All (9:00)Dessert (14:00)Designed for use with the Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream Study Guide 9780310693680 (sold separately).

Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream: A DVD Study: Building a More Peaceful World

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