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Freakanomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

Levitt is a famous economist.  Dubner is a famous Journalist.  Leavitt has worked on several projects with other economists.  From the book descriptions and notes Leavitt admits to being light on math and all the data and heavy lifting was done by the other people on his projects. 

Dubner has never been known for doing any economic work.  His contribution to the book was introducing Leavitt to a highbrow New York audience. 

When you boil this book down it seems to be a math light economist who can’t back up his own research.  He also is a poor enough writer that he needed … Continue Reading

The Book of Bluffs by Matt Lessinger

I’m trying to read 100 books this year.  Working 60-70 hours a week and this goal is not a compatible combination.  However in Summer things will slow down again and I can give it a real run.

I got this book from my Pokerstars poker points.  It was that or another T-shirt but since I already have two Pokerstars shirts I thought I’d try the book.

It wasn’t a bad read.  I liked how Mr. Lesinger encourages you to continue of looking for spots to bluff.  I do believe that over the long run bluffing can change your position from a losing … Continue Reading