Son of a Gambling Man

Son of a Gambling Man
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1250012465

A memoir of growing up in mob-run Sin City from a casino heir-turned-governor who's seen two sides of every coin When Bob Miller arrived in Las Vegas as a boy, it was a small, dusty city, a far cry from the glamorous, exciting place it is today. Driving the family car was his father Ross Miller, a tough guy—though a good family man—who had operated on both sides of the law on some of the meaner streets of industrial Chicago. The Miller family was as close and as warm as "Ozzie and Harriet," as long as you knew that Ozzie was a bookmaker and a business acquaintance of some very dubious criminal types. As Bob grew up, so did Vegas, now a "town" of some two million. Ross Miller became a respectable businessman and partner in a major casino, though he was still capable of settling a score with his fists. And Bob went on to law school, entering law enforcement and eventually becoming a popular governor of Nevada, holding office longer than anybody in the state's history. And the Miller family's legacy continues. Bob's own son is presently serving as Secretary of State. A warm family memoir, the story of a city heir, with just a little bit of The Godfather and Casino thrown in for spice, Son of a Gambling Man is a unique and thoroughly memorable story.

Bob Miller's Math for the ACT

Bob Miller's Math for the ACT
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: Research & Education Assoc.
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2012-08-15
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0738667013

Maximize Your Math Score on the ACT with Bob Miller! REA’s newest ACT test prep helps high school students master math and get into the college of their dreams! Bob Miller has taught math to thousands of students at all educational levels for 30 years. His proven teaching methods will help you master the math portion of the ACT and boost your score! Written in a lively and unique format that students embrace, Bob Miller’s Math for the ACT prepares ACT test-takers with everything they need to know to solve the math problems that typify the math portion of the ACT. Unlike some dull test preps that merely present the material, Bob actually teaches and explains math concepts and ideas. His no-nonsense, no-stress style and decades of experience as a math teacher help students boost their ACT math score. In this new test prep, Bob breaks down math and puts it back together in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. Each chapter is devoted to a specific topic and is packed with examples and exercises that reinforce math skills. Some of the topics covered include: - Exponents - Square Roots - Algebraic Manipulations - Equations and Inequalities - Geometry and more! Packed with Bob Miller’s engaging examples, ACT practice questions, plus test-taking tips and advice, this book is a must for any student preparing for the ACT! Remember, if you’re taking the ACT and need help with math, Bob Miller’s got your number!

COMPASS Exam - Bob Miller's Math Prep

COMPASS Exam - Bob Miller's Math Prep
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: Research & Education Assoc.
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2013-04-10
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0738670340

If You’re Taking the COMPASS Exam and Need Help with Math, Bob Miller has Your Solution!Bob Miller’s Math Review for the COMPASS ExamBob Miller has taught math to thousands of students at all educational levels for 30 years. His proven teaching methods help college-bound students succeed on the math portion of the COMPASS exam. Written in a lively and unique format, Bob Miller’s Math Review for the COMPASS Exam contains everything COMPASS test-takers need to know. Focused, easy-to-follow review chapters cover all the pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry skills tested on the exam. Drills and examples build skills and explain key concepts. The book includes two practice tests based on actual COMPASS test questions. Detailed explanations of answers help you identify your strengths and weaknesses while reinforcing your knowledge. Bob also gives you study tips, strategies, and confidence-boosting advice for test day, so you’ll be ready to tackle the COMPASS.Bob Miller’s Math Review for the COMPASS is just part of the equation! REA has also developed an all-new test prep for the verbal portion of the exam, Doug French’s Verbal Review for the COMPASS Exam. What is the COMPASS? The COMPASS is a computer-adaptive college placement exam used by high schools, technical schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges across the country. It evaluates the math, English language, and writing skill levels of incoming students. A high score on the COMPASS helps students advance to higher-level college classes.

Bob Miller's Tales from the Los Angeles Kings

Bob Miller's Tales from the Los Angeles Kings
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2006
Genre:
ISBN: 1582618119

The play-by-play man for professional hockey's Los Angeles Kings relates many stories about the team's owners, coaches, and players.

Bob Miller's Math for the TABE Level A

Bob Miller's Math for the TABE Level A
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: Research & Education Assoc.
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0738667021

REA & Bob Miller Get You Ready to Tackle TABE Level A Math! Bob Miller has taught math to thousands of students at all educational levels for 30 years. His proven teaching methods can help students and adult learners tackle the math portion of the TABE and boost their scores. Bob Miller’s Math for the TABE Level A shows students how they should prepare for the math component of the TABE Level A. Unlike some dull test preps that merely present the material, Bob teaches and explains math concepts and ideas. His no-nonsense, easy-to-grasp style, and decades of experience as a math teacher help students really understand math. Each chapter is filled with examples and exercises plus explanations of solutions to illustrate the math concepts and reinforce skills. The easy-to-follow, student-friendly review covers all topics tested on the TABE Level A math portion: number operations, integers, decimals and fractions, word problems, geometry, and averages. The book also includes four practice tests that mirror the actual exam. REA offers the only independent test preparation for the TABE. Packed with examples, practice tests, and test-taking tips that boost confidence on exam day, this book is a must for anyone preparing for the TABE. What is the TABE? The Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a diagnostic test used to determine a person’s skill levels and aptitudes in reading, English, and math. The TABE is administered across the country and is a good prep for anyone taking the GED. TABE Level A is the highest level available (the equivalent of grades 8-12), and the most popular exam in the TABE battery.

Bob Miller's Algebra for the Clueless

Bob Miller's Algebra for the Clueless
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1999-01-21
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780071368575

Student tested and approved! If you suffer from math anxiety, then sign up for private tutoring with Bob Miller! Do sets, theorems, and equations leave your head spinning? If so, you are like hundreds of thousands of other students who face math--especially, algebra--with fear. Luckily, there is a cure: Bob Miller's Clueless series! Like the teacher you always wished you had (but never thought existed), Bob Miller brings a combination of knowledge, empathy, and fun to the often-troubling subject of algebra. He breaks down the learning process in an easy, nontechnical way and builds it up again using his own unique methods. "Basically, the Clueless books are my notes. Exactly the way I teach: friendly, clear...with some humor and plenty of emotion!!" Meant to bridge the gulf between the student, the textbook, and the teacher, Algebra for the Clueless is packed with all the information you need to conquer algebra. This extensive guide gives you: anxiety-reducing features on every page; easy-to-grasp methods that make algebra understandable; bite-sized math portions that fit short study sessions (and short attention spans); full explanations of basic principles to make hard problems easy; quick tips for solving difficult problems; . "I am always delighted when a student tells me that he or she hated math...but taking a class with me has made math understandable...even enjoyable." Now it's your turn. Sharpen your #2 pencils, and let Bob Miller show you how to never be clueless again!

My Mom Inez

My Mom Inez
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2012-09-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781475946727

Alzheimers hijacked their plans, required their full attention, and forced them to change their daily habitstheir very livesin order to accommodate its merciless, unrelenting demands. In My Mom Inez, author Bob Miller shares the story of his familys life against the backdrop of Alzheimers disease. In this deeply personal and powerful account, Miller tells of his role as an only son who unexpectedly found himself in the position of having to care for his beloved mother, Inez, once it became clear she had been stricken with Alzheimers disease. In this memoir, he narrates his struggles to understand what was happening and how he then coped with the emotional, medical, social, and economic issues her condition brings to their lives. With the familys history interwoven, My Mom Inez demonstrates the strength of the human spirit as Miller remains dedicated to providing the same loving care for his mother that she delivered to him throughout his life.

The Amazin' Mets, 1962-1969

The Amazin' Mets, 1962-1969
Author: William J. Ryczek
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 078645525X

This book traces the history of the New York Mets from the franchise's inauspicious beginnings--the 1962 team, led by Casey Stengel and made up of players like Rod Kanehl and Jay Hook, lost 120 games--through the miraculous championship season of 1969. Based on interviews with more than one hundred former players and extensive research by one of the more highly regarded baseball historians writing today, the book covers the era in unprecedented detail. Any Met fan from the 1960s will find some familiar stories along with some they've probably never read before. Presented in an easy-to-read, narrative style, this book traces the rapid ascent of the Mets and explores the reasons for their early failure and dramatic success.

Bob Miller's High School Calc for the Clueless - Honors and AP Calculus AB & BC

Bob Miller's High School Calc for the Clueless - Honors and AP Calculus AB & BC
Author: Bob Miller
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2007-09-04
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0071594639

With Bob Miller at your side, you never have to be clueless about math again! Algebra and calculus are tough on high school students like you. Professor Bob Miller, with more than 30 years' teaching experience, is a master at making the complex simple, and his now-classic series of Clueless study aids has helped tens of thousands understand the tough subjects. Calculus-with its integrals and derivatives-is famous for tripping up even the quickest minds. Now Bob Miller-with his 30-plus years' experience teaching it-presents high school calculus in a clear, humorous, and engaging way.