Richard Marcus Knihy

Discover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and more! Take a journey through Mount Olympus, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome with this collection of the greatest tales found in Greek and Roman mythology. From origin stories to family drama, you’ll learn about the most powerful Olympic gods including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hades, and more. But this book has more than just gods and goddesses! You’ll also discover the dangerous and intriguing world of ancient monsters, fantastical creatures, and mortal heroes that populate some of the most awesome stories from the time, including: Atlas, who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders Kronos, a Titan who swallows his newborn children Persephone, a kidnapped goddess who becomes queen of the Underworld Minotaur, a half-bull, half-man imprisoned in a labyrinth Hydra, a poisonous serpent who grows two heads when one is severed Sirens, sea nymphs whose irresistible singing lures sailors to their doom All of these tales and more are written in a fun, kid-friendly manner, perfect for children interested in history or for fans of the Percy Jackson series.

The narrative delves into the thrilling world of casino cheating, following Richard Marcus and a group of expert con artists as they exploit casinos across Las Vegas, London, and Monte Carlo. Utilizing sleight of hand and psychological manipulation, they create the illusion of legitimate high-stakes gambling while orchestrating elaborate schemes to steal substantial amounts of money. The book offers an insider's perspective on the cunning strategies and techniques employed by professional cheaters in the high-stakes gambling scene.

The World's Greatest Gambling Scams details the best scams ever pulled off in the adrenaline fuelled gambling world.

In a desperate bid to protect his community from an impending invasion, Benjamin must rely on his ingenuity, the secret knowledge of his ally Letaine, and his father's magical abilities. As they devise a plan to make thousands vanish from the sight of their enemies, the story unfolds with themes of friendship, resilience, and the struggle for survival against overwhelming odds. With a blend of magic and strategy, Benjamin's journey is one of courage and hope in the face of annihilation.

One of a select band of the world's greatest professional cheats, Richard Marcus toured the gambling cultures of Las Vegas, London and Monte Carlo, winning huge sums of money from casinos by elaborate sleight-of-hand tricks with gaming chips. He and his gang were great tacticians, backing up their moves with psychological set-ups to convince pit bosses that they were watching legitimate high rollers getting lucky, while in fact their casinos were being robbed blind. Here, for the first time, Richard Marcus tells his outrageous tale of a lifetime spent cheating casinos. This insider story of how one very smart man and his small band were able to beat some of the biggest casinos at their own game opens a window on to a hidden world of intriguing personalities, tense situations and very close shaves. While Marcus devised the most effective casino-gambling trick of all time, what becomes clear is that his success was down not only to technical wizardry but his ability to stay cool under pressure. Compulsive reading.