Beginning Bridge
It doesn't matter whether you know a heart from a spade right now -- by the time you finish this book you'll be able to enjoy a social game of bridge with your friends.Barbara Seagram's 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know continues to be a bestselling book year after year, and her books on the game have more than 250,000 copies in print in four languages. This new book, for complete beginners, is based on material that Barbara uses in her own classes to introduce hundreds of new players to the game every year.Every aspect of the game of bridge is covered -- bidding, declarer play, defensive cardplay and scoring -- with user-friendly tips, stories and quizzes to help you have fun while you learn. As well, Karen Lampert's cartoons will bring a smile to your face and help you remember key points as you work through the lessons. Use this book on your own or with three friends -- it works equally well both ways. And at the end, you'll be able to play the most popular card game the world over.