Two Plus Two Book Series - Two Plus Two Publishing

Comprehensive Poker/Gambling Library

The catalog of books from Two Plus Two Publishing LLC features a comprehensive selection of titles focused on poker strategy and other gambling topics, authored by some of the most respected names in the game. These books cover a wide range of poker variants—including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Seven-Card Stud—as well as specialized subjects like tournament play and bankroll management. Additional topics include poker psychology, blackjack, the mathematics of gambling, general gambling theory, various gambling games, cardroom procedures, and even a history book (of course, centered on gambling and world history).

Designed for players of all skill levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals—the series offers in-depth analysis and mathematically sound advice to help readers develop a lasting edge. Whether you’re aiming to sharpen your skills or build a solid foundation, Two Plus Two Publishing remains a trusted resource in both the poker community and the broader gambling world.

The Theory of Poker

This is a foundational collection of poker strategy books authored by David Sklansky, designed to develop a player’s theoretical understanding of the game. The series begins with The Theory of Poker, which introduces essential concepts such as the “Fundamental Theorem of Poker”, pot odds, implied odds, and the value of deception, applicable across various poker variants, including five-card draw, seven-card stud, and hold ’em. Building upon this, No-Limit Hold ’em: Theory and Practice, co-authored with Ed Miller, delves into the complexities of no-limit play, covering topics like bet sizing, the hammer of future bets, and opponent manipulation. The series also includes The Theory of Poker Applied to No-Limit, which focuses on applying the theoretical principles from the original Theory of Poker to practical no-limit scenarios. Together, these works provide a comprehensive framework for players seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and decision-making skills in poker.

Harrington Tournament

This series, designed to guide players through the intricacies of No-Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament play, is considered essential reading for serious tournament players seeking to enhance their competitive edge.

Volume I: Strategic Play focuses on the early and middle stages of poker tournaments, emphasizing deep-stack strategies, hand selection, and table dynamics.
Volume II: The Endgame delves into late-stage tactics, including navigating high blinds, making strategic moves, and mastering heads-up play.
Volume III: The Workbook offers practical poker hand exercises and real-world scenarios to reinforce the concepts discussed in the earlier volumes.
Harrington on Modern Tournament Poker addresses the evolving landscape of tournament play, providing insights into contemporary strategies and adjustments necessary for success in modern games.

Harrington Cash Game

A comprehensive guide to mastering No-Limit Hold’em cash poker games designed to equip players with the strategies and insights necessary for success in cash game play.

Volume I introduces foundational concepts, focusing on deep-stack strategies, starting hand selection tailored to stack sizes, and pot commitment. It highlights how specific hands gain deceptive value as stack sizes increase, providing players with effective tools to navigate early-stage decisions.
Volume II builds upon the first volume by exploring advanced topics, including turn and river play, decision-making in high-stakes situations, and transitioning from online to live games. It also explores adopting a looser, more aggressive style and maximizing profits in low-stakes environments.
Harrington on Online Cash Games provides strategic guidance for beating low—to mid-stakes no-limit hold ’em games online. It focuses on adapting to internet-specific dynamics, such as multi-tabling, HUDs, and varying player tendencies.

These volumes offer a structured approach to cash poker game strategy, making them essential reading for poker players to enhance their performance in No-Limit Hold’em cash games.

For Advanced Players

This series comprises a comprehensive collection of five authoritative poker strategy books, designed for serious players seeking to elevate their game. Each volume delves deeply into its respective game, offering sophisticated strategies, mathematical analyses, and psychological insights. For instance, High-Low-Split Poker for Advanced Players covers Seven-Card Stud and Omaha Eight or Better, discussing starting hands, positional play, and bluffing techniques. Similarly, Tournament Poker for Advanced Players addresses tournament-specific concepts such as the Gap Concept, chip value fluctuations, and final table strategies. This series is an essential resource for players committed to mastering the complexities of advanced poker play. For those interested in mixed games, the Seven Card Stud, Limit Hold’em Poker, and High Low Split Poker books should prove essential.

No-Limit Hold ’em Books

This series comprehensively explores the strategies and theories for mastering No-Limit Texas Hold ’em poker.

Applications of No-Limit Hold ’em by Matthew Janda focuses on theoretically sound poker, guiding players to develop bet sizings and ranges that outperform skilled opponents. Many top players consider this text to be one of the most important no-limit books ever written, especially for those interested in Game Theory Optimal strategies.
Collin Moshman’s Heads-Up No-Limit Hold ’em is a comprehensive guide to mastering one-on-one no-limit poker. It offers in-depth strategies on aggression, hand selection, opponent profiling, and psychological tactics to help players dominate heads-up matches across various formats.
Analytical No-Limit Hold ’em: Crushing Mid-Stakes Short-Handed Games by Thomas Bakker offers a comprehensive guide to mastering mid-stakes online no-limit hold ’em. It focuses on advanced strategies such as three-betting, exploiting weak players, countering short-stackers, and understanding range structures and balance.
Professional No-Limit Hold ’em: Volume I delves into advanced topics, teaching readers about stack to pot ratio, how to manage pots, and manipulating opponents effectively.

Small Stakes Poker Games

The Small Stakes Poker Games series from Two Plus Two Publishing offers a comprehensive guide to mastering low-limit poker games, focusing on limit and no-limit Texas Hold ’em. Authored by renowned experts David Sklansky, Mason Malmuth, and Ed Miller, the series includes titles such as Small Stakes No-Limit Hold ’em: Help Them Give You Their Money and Small Stakes Hold ’em: Winning Big with Expert Play. These books delve into essential concepts like implied odds, pot equity, hand selection, and position, providing strategies tailored to exploit common mistakes made by opponents in small-stakes games. The series aims to equip players with the tools to maximize profits and elevate their game in low-limit poker environments through detailed examples and practical advice.

Sklansky Poker / Gambling

This series is a comprehensive collection of works by renowned gambling theorist David Sklansky, who offers in-depth analyses of poker, blackjack, and general gambling strategies.

Getting the Best of It delves into probability, various casino games, and sports betting, presenting sophisticated gambling concepts in an accessible manner.
Gambling for a Living: How to Make $100,000 a Year by David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth provides aspiring gamblers with practical and technical guidance on consistently profiting from beatable games like poker, blackjack, sports betting, and video poker, while advising against games with unfavorable odds such as craps and roulette.
Sklansky on Poker combines the two books Sklansky on Razz and Essays on Poker, plus some additional essays, thoroughly examining poker strategies and tournament play.
Poker, Gaming & Life explores the psychological aspects of gambling and decision-making.
DUCY? (Do You See Why?) offers a collection of essays on gambling and life strategies.
Poker and More is a collection of essays that explores poker strategy alongside broader concepts in gambling, game theory, and decision-making.
Sklansky Talks Blackjack focuses on blackjack strategies.

This series is invaluable for players seeking to deepen their understanding of gambling theory and enhance their strategic thinking across various games.

Limit Hold ’em Books

This poker strategy book series offers a comprehensive exploration of fixed-limit Texas Hold ’em poker strategy, catering to players of all levels.

The Intelligent Poker Player by Philip Newall applies probability theory and game theory to poker, offering a mathematically grounded approach for players seeking to make optimal decisions and gain a strategic edge.
Winning in Tough Hold’em Games by Nick Grudzien and Geoff Herzog provides advanced strategies and in-depth analysis to help skilled players thrive in highly competitive limit hold ’em environments.
Further Limit Hold ’em by Philip Newall builds on foundational strategies to explore advanced concepts in limit hold ’em, using a data-driven and analytical approach to help players succeed in more challenging games.

These books are essential for players to develop a solid foundation and advance their proficiency in limit-hold’em poker.

In the Card Rooms

This series offers an in-depth examination of poker card room operations to enhance player experience and management efficiency.

Card Rooms: Everything Bad and How to Make Them Better, by Mason Malmuth, plus a special section by David Sklansky, critically analyzes common issues in poker rooms, such as inconsistent decision-making, the “must-move” rule, straddles, game structures, excessive rake, and the dynamics between players and management. The book provides actionable recommendations to foster more engaging and sustainable games that benefit recreational and professional players, as well as poker room management and other poker room employees.
The Professional Poker Dealer’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide for poker dealers, covering essential topics like dealing techniques, game management, and professionalism. It is an invaluable resource for novice and experienced dealers seeking to refine their skills and uphold high standards in poker room operations.

Together, these books offer valuable insights and techniques for poker room managers, dealers, and players interested in improving the quality and integrity of live poker environments.

Gambling Theory

A collection of books that delve into the mathematical and psychological aspects of gambling, exploring topics ranging from the reasons behind the success of some gamblers to the psychological factors influencing gambling behavior. For example, Gambling Theory and Other Topics discusses why only a few people are highly successful at gambling, offering insights into the skills and mindset required for success. Overall, the series serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the deeper theoretical underpinnings of gambling.

The Poker/Blackjack Essays

This series of four volumes is a comprehensive collection of Mason Malmuth’s analytical writings, offering in-depth insights into the strategic and theoretical aspects of poker and blackjack.

Blackjack Essays shifts focus to blackjack, examining the game’s mathematical foundations, card counting techniques, and casino dynamics.
Poker Essays delve into various facets of poker, discussing game structure, strategic concepts, and player psychology.
Poker Essays Volume II continues this exploration, further analyzing technical ideas and strategic considerations in poker.
Poker Essays Volume III offers additional perspectives, focusing on the evolution of poker strategy and the nuances of high-level play.

This series is valuable for serious players seeking to deepen their understanding of poker and blackjack through detailed theoretical analysis.

Poker Psychology Books

The Poker Psychology Books Series from Two Plus Two Publishing delves into poker’s mental and emotional aspects, offering insights to help players enhance their psychological approach to the game.

The Psychology of Poker explores the various psychological traits and behaviors that influence player decisions, aiming to help readers understand their tendencies and those of their opponents.
Inside the Poker Mind offers a collection of essays that examine the thought processes behind successful poker strategies, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the game’s mental demands.
Bad Beat Therapy: How to Become a Better Poker Player and Person by Robert Samuels explores how embracing the emotional challenges of poker—such as tilt, variance, and frustration—through psychoanalytic principles can lead to improved decision-making at the table and personal growth beyond the game.

Together, these works serve as valuable resources for players seeking to strengthen their mental game and gain a competitive edge through psychological insight.

The Fundamentals

A concise four-book collection designed to introduce players to the core concepts of popular casino games. Each book offers straightforward strategies and foundational knowledge tailored for beginners seeking to understand game mechanics and improve their play. For instance, Fundamentals of “21” presents a detailed basic strategy and an easy-to-learn card counting system to reduce the house edge. Similarly, Fundamentals of Craps provides essential information for learning to play this fast-paced casino game. The series serves as an accessible entry point for newcomers to these games, complementing Fundamentals of Video Poker and Fundamentals of Poker with practical advice to enhance their gaming experience.