How to play Blackjack

Frank Scoblete, author of the "The Golden Touch Of Craps Dice Control Revolution" explains: What is the basic objective of Black Jack? What does "hit", "stay" and "bust" mean when playing blackjack? What is the "shoe"? Why can't I touch the cards when playing blackjack in a casino? What are the odds of winning at blackjack? What is the "basic blackjack strategy"? If I follow the basic strategy for blackjack, will I decrease the house advantage? What is a "hard hand"? What is a "soft" hand? What is " doubling down"? What does it mean to "split" a hand? What are the "dealer rules" in blackjack? What is "insurance" on my blackjack hand? What are some basic strategies for playing blackjack? What is a "basic strategy card"? What factors should I consider in my blackjack strategy? When should I double down? Should I always split 8s? Are there any other cards I should split? Should I vary the amount I bet when playing blackjack?