The Wizard of Odds (Michael Shackleford) calls this the only Blackjack book you will ever need, "a great piece of work!" That's high praise from the foremost authority on casino gaming. For every professional blackjack player out there, there are thousands of average Joes - people like you - who want to improve their game but don't have the time or inclination to study like a professional. Now, Jeffery A. Oxley has written this book just for you. With 20 percent of the effort, you can get 80 percent of the gains. The techniques in Winning Blackjack for the Average Joe are easy to learn. Play the game you love and play to win. If you read only one book on blackjack, this should be the one. The book is written like a training manual and is divided into three modules. First you learn Basic Strategy, then you learn an easy way to follow the flow of the cards, and finally you learn the advanced play concepts that swing the odds in your favor. Oxley's writing style is easy to follow and guides you through the following: Seventeen rules of Basic Strategy Mnemonic devices to help you remember Game theory behind the strategies How to watch the flow of cards Money management and betting strategy When to deviate from Basic Strategy Oxley's background in mechanical engineering and corporate training has put him in a unique position to understand the math behind the game and teach it so anyone can understand.