The everything bridge book
Subtitle: easy-to-follow instructions to have you playing in no time!
By: Brent Manley
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: The everything series; Everything series
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Avon, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9781605501239
Subjects: Contract bridge
Description: "What do Martina Navratilova, Bill Gates, and James Bond have in common? They're all bridge fanatics! This entertaining card came is popular once more--both at home, online, and in schools. Whether you are learning from scratch or looking to improve your game, this book is your ultimate bridge manual. Bridge master Brent Manley takes you step by step from the rudiments of bidding to the more advanced principles of tournament play" -- Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 274-276) and index.
Table of contents: title: Welcome to the game of bridge!; title: The rules; title: The language of bidding; title: Communicating with your partner; title: Competitive bidding, part 1; title: Competitive bidding, part 2; title: Bidding accuracy; title: Developing bidding judgement; title: The play of the hand; title: Card techniques; title: Opening leads on defense; title: Leading against suit contracts; title: Defensive cared play; title: Bidding at the two level and higher; title: Advanced bidding; title: Take your tricks; title: Advance play; title: The next step: duplicate bridge; title: Bridge resources.