The Everything Bridge Book: Easy-to-follow instructions to have you playing in no time! (Everything®)

What do Martina Navratilova, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet have in common? They're all bridge fanatics! The card came is popular again--at home, online, and in schools. Whether readers are learning bridge from scratch or looking to improve their game, this book is the ultimate contract bridge manual. Bridge master Brent Manley takes you step by step from the rudiments of bidding to the more advanced principles of tournament play. You learn how to: Play a contract and keep score Gain confidence in competitive bidding Recognize good vs. bad leads Successfully communicate with their partners Win tricks more frequently This book provides readers with all the skills and tips they need to play this highly social and totally addicting card game! This edition includes completely new information on: Important bridge terminology Bidding accuracy and judgment Online bridge What do Martina Navratilova, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet have in common? Theyare all bridge fanatics! The card came is popular againaat home, online, and in schools. Whether readers are learning bridge from scratch or looking to improve their game, this book is the ultimate contract bridge manual. Bridge master Brent Manley takes you step by step from the rudiments of bidding to the more advanced principles of tournament play. You learn how to: Play a contract and keep scoreGain confidence in competitive biddingRecognize good vs. bad leadsSuccessfully communicate with their partnersWin tricks more frequentlyThis book provides readers with all the skills and tips they need to play this highly social and totally addicting card game! "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. Welcome to the game of bridge! The rules The language of bidding Communicating with your partner Competitive bidding, part 1 Competitive bidding, part 2 Bidding accuracy Developing bidding judgement The play of the hand Card techniques Opening leads on defense Leading against suit contracts Defensive cared play Bidding at the two level and higher Advanced bidding Take your tricks Advance play The next step: duplicate bridge Bridge resources. Including new material on bridge terminology, bidding accuracy and judgement, and online bridge, this edition offers readers step-by-step techniques from bidding to tournament play and includes advice on how to play and keep score, gain confidence in bidding, and successfully communicate with one's partner.