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1. Bridge At A Glance
2. 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know
3. Bridge For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
4. Bidding in the 21st Century: The Club Series (Acbl Bridge)
5. Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction (The Official Better Bridge Series)
6. Play of the Hand in the 21st Century, 3rd Edition: The Diamond Series (Acbl Bridge)
7. Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding
8. Watson's Classic Book on The Play of the Hand at Bridge
9. Commonly Used Conventions (ACBL Bridge)
10. Defense in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition: The Heart Series (Acbl Bridge Series)

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View Book 'Bridge At A Glance'



Bridge At A Glance
Authors: Audrey Grant.
Paperback, 32 pages
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication Date: 2006-02-25


Reviews :

    A quick reference of the material in the Bridge Basics series. These summaries work in conjunction with the books which present the reasoning behind the guidelines....



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View Book '25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know'



25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know
Authors: Barbara Seagram. Marc Smith.
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: Master Point Press
Publication Date: 1999-07-01




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View Book 'Bridge For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))'



Bridge For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
Authors: Eddie Kantar.
Paperback, 388 pages
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 2006-09-25
Edition: 2

Reviews :

    Bridge, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. It’s challenging—each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out and solve. It's very social—you play with a partner and two opponents. And best of all—it's fun.

Bridge For Dummies, 2E gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can understand. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge, featuring real-life examples, so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. And if you're already experienced at the game, you'll discover a wealth of tips and hints that can make you a better player. You'll learn all about:

  • The basics of nontrump play
  • How to play the hand in a trump contract
  • Bidding for fun and profit
  • Taking advantage of advanced bidding techniques
  • Playing a strong defense and keeping score
  • Playing bridge on your computer
  • Playing in bridge clubs and tournaments
  • Where to find other great bridge resources

This newly revised edition features an expanded section on playing bridge online, with updated web addresses and other resources, along with new information on the latest bidding techniques. For anyone from novice to pro wanting to learn bridge or learn techniques to improve their game, Bridge For Dummies, 2E makes an ideal partner!...



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View Book 'Bidding in the 21st Century: The Club Series (Acbl Bridge)'



Bidding in the 21st Century: The Club Series (Acbl Bridge)
Authors: Audrey Grant.
Spiral-bound, 370 pages
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication Date: 2007-09-25


Reviews :

    Nine lesson plans based on five card major openings....



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View Book 'Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction (The Official Better Bridge Series)'



Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction (The Official Better Bridge Series)
Authors: Audrey Grant.
Paperback, 206 pages
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication Date: 2005-06-25
Edition: Revised

Reviews :

    Starts at the beginning, introducing the mechanics of the games. It covers bidding, play and defense....



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View Book 'Play of the Hand in the 21st Century, 3rd Edition: The Diamond Series (Acbl Bridge)'



Play of the Hand in the 21st Century, 3rd Edition: The Diamond Series (Acbl Bridge)
Authors: Audrey Grant.
Spiral-bound, 376 pages
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication Date: 2008-01-25


Reviews :

    This is the 2nd in the American Contract Bridge League's series of bridge books for beginning and advancing players. Successfully used by students and teachers for over 20 years, this edition has been updated to reflect current standards for playing bridge. This book concentrates on the play of the hand (making a plan, promoting winners, finessing, trumping losers, etc.). The initial bidding concepts are reviewed and Jacoby transfers and slam bidding are introduced....



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View Book 'Bridge Basics 2:  Competitive Bidding'



Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding
Authors: Audrey Grant.
Paperback, 230 pages
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication Date: 2005-06-25


Reviews :

    Covers the concepts needed when both sides are bidding for the contract. It introduces preemptive opening bids, overcalls and takeout doubles....



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View Book 'Watson's Classic Book on The Play of the Hand at Bridge'



Watson's Classic Book on The Play of the Hand at Bridge
Authors: Louis H. Watson.
Paperback, 496 pages
Publisher: Collins Living
Publication Date: 1959


Reviews :

   

This book, by one of the first and foremost authorities on contract bridge, is regarded as the classic exposition of playing strategy. Practically all variations of play, both in attack and in defense, are explained and illustrated in it.

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Commonly Used Conventions (ACBL Bridge)
Authors: Audrey Grant.
Spiral-bound, 360 pages
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication Date: 2001-09-25


Reviews :

    Most popular bridge conventions in use today, explained in an easy-to-understand manner....



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View Book 'Defense in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition: The Heart Series (Acbl Bridge Series)'



Defense in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition: The Heart Series (Acbl Bridge Series)
Authors: Audrey Grant.
Spiral-bound, 418 pages
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication Date: 2008-08-25
Edition: 2 Spi

Reviews :

    This is the 3rd in the American Contract Bridge League's series of bridge books for beginning and advancing players. Successfully used for over 20 years, this edition has been updated to reflect modern theory. Lessons include Opening Leads vs. Notrump Contracts, Opening Leads vs. Suit Contracts, Third-Hand Play, Second-Hand Play, Defensive Signals, Developing Defensive Tricks, Interfering with Declarer, Making a Plan, and the new bonus lesson on Negative Doubles....



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