A great quick read for players who want to learn and play baccarat almost immediately.  Ten chapters explain the rules and variations, the terminology, the bank and player positions, the odds and bets allowed, and betting and card counting strategies.  Cardoza also explains the different versions of play: American style, mini-baccarat, Chemin de Fer and baccarat banque, as well as the rules for drawing additional cards in each of the variations and the odds involved.