Women are playing poker in much larger numbers and succeeding. Why? Eliza Burnett, a successful Texas Hold’em Player thinks that women’s natural ability to read people can give them the edge over their male competitors. Read tips and advice in her book Girls’ guide to poker, find a game and cash in those chips!

Darts is a global sport and top players make a very good living. Whether you aspire to that level or are just a beginner John Lowe’s book The art of darts will give advice and instructions that will improve your game. Bullseye.

A strategic game played worldwide and by all ages chess has a large following. Understanding chess move by move is aimed at the more experienced player but still uses clear, jargon-free language.

Finf out how to improve your skill or learn a new game by reading these books and others in this month’s Sports Recent Picks.