I use TCR and The Gaming Table all the time.Even outdated these books and James book can contain a wealth of info.If you have special interests then other books apply.Gregs Riverboat book,Ed's Illegal book and Howdys and Kreggs books on Monogrammed Chips and the U.S. playing card co. book are just some of the others I use daily.Each year I spend ahundred or two just in books.Rick