compulsive gamblers

Seventeen-year-old Astrid Sullivan belongs to a family of compulsive gamblers, and now that her father has been laid off from his job in Detroit and lost all their money betting on the Titans, which are half-horse, half car, and race around impossible tracks, her family is falling apart--but when Astrid's new friends give her the chance to participate in this year's Titan races, she thinks she sees a way to win some money and keep her family together.

Mark Twain's classic story about a gambler who comes into the possession of a talented frog named Daniel Webster that is claimed to be able to vault further than any other frog of its kind in the county.

Discusses the phenomenon of compulsive gambling among teenagers, how to recognize the signs of addiction, and steps that can be taken to deal with this problem.

This book takes an objective and deeply personal look at the psychological and physiological impact of gambling addiction on women.

Eleven articles explore various aspects of gambling, including the lives of professional and recreational gamblers, gambling addiction, and what it is like to work at a casino.

Todd enters the high-stakes world of gambling in the hopes of winning enough cash to impress Claire, but he soon finds himself in over his head.