Hello -- The best place to get "Backgammon" is from Carol Cole,
http://www.flintbg.com/boutique.html. The softcover is $45.
X doesn't like the "Bible" appellation, I personally think it's the best starting textbook I've ever read on any subject. (that was a while ago...)
But this is history. The big question is, will his poker book be too amazing?