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5) Private
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Former CIA agent Jack Morgan runs Private, a renowned investigation company with branches around the globe. He is already deep into the investigation of a multi-million dollar NFL gambling scandal and the unsolved slayings of 18 schoolgirls when he learns of a horrific murder close to home: his best friend's wife, Jack's former lover, has been killed.
7) The gamblers
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Publisher
Context Press
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
"The recent, mercurial rise in legalized gambling in the United States has spawned a great deal of debate among psychologists on how to conceptualize and study the phenomenon, treat persons who experience difficulties controlling their level of play, and prevent individuals from becoming problem gamblers. This volume brings together basic and applied behavior scientists to discuss these matters"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Poker legend Stu Ungar won millions playing card games. He was one of two people ever to win the World Series of Poker three times. But, in spite of his success, a life of excess and addiction left him in tremendous debt and could only end in tragedy.