[jeffnc]

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I don't find the book horrible but I think it gives a fake sense of security to those who want a quick cookbook recipe to beat poker.

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Frankly, it sounds like you're the one looking for a cookbook. The authors are giving you concepts to play with. Obviously strong opponents are not going to allow you to do things that make the game easy to play. That's why they're strong opponents. If all opponents in a game are applying optimal strategy and theory, then it approaches an irresistable force/immovable object scenario.