Power Hold'em Strategy - Daniel Negreanu

In the tradition of Doyle Brunson, Daniel has brought together a collection of world class poker stars to write the "Bible" of poker. Unlike Super/System, this book focuses exclusively on Texas Hold'em. More specifically, on No-Limit Texas Hold'em.

The authors attack the game from a number of angles. Tournament and cash games. Internet and live games. Playing at short-handed tables, shifting gears and playing small ball. There is very little time spent on limit games. Usually limit games are mentioned only to point out the strategy being discussed has no chance of working in a limit game.

Evelyn Ng provides a good and in depth discussion of basic big bet strategy for playing tournaments. She is quick to point out that there are problems with the strategy she advocates but, it is designed for the player who has little to no tournament experience.

Eric Lindgren provides an insightful piece on Internet cash games. What to look for and how to protect yourself. His advice goes beyond how to manage your game but has implications for how to manage your life successfully.

Daniel's "chapter," it takes up half the book, focuses on a strategy he calls "Small Ball." The explanations and examples are very well put together. This is definitely the most enlightening part of this treatise. Without a doubt this is a worthwhile investment of your money and your time. If you play no limit hold'em, buy it today and start digesting it tonight.