Belinda's Concise Guide to Bridge From Easy to Complex |
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| Author:
| Metzger, Belinda |
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| Metzger, Belinda |
| Artist:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Compiled by:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Concept by:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Cover Design by:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Designed by:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Editor:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Introduction by:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Original Author:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Photographer:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Prepared for Publication by:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| Text by:
| Metzger, Belinda |
| ISBN: | 978-0-692-58114-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
| Publisher: | Belinda Bewkes Metzger
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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This "little book" is a GIANT resource for bridge players. "Belinda's Concise Guide to Bridge" is the perfect companion for beginning to advanced-intermediate bridge players. With more than 30 photographs, it gives you straight-forward, easy-to-understand explanations of the basics of bridge and includes quick and succinct descriptions of more than 60 popular bridge conventions and more than 15 commonly accepted "bridge rules" players like to use during play of the hand. There's also...
More DescriptionThis "little book" is a GIANT resource for bridge players. "Belinda's Concise Guide to Bridge" is the perfect companion for beginning to advanced-intermediate bridge players. With more than 30 photographs, it gives you straight-forward, easy-to-understand explanations of the basics of bridge and includes quick and succinct descriptions of more than 60 popular bridge conventions and more than 15 commonly accepted "bridge rules" players like to use during play of the hand. There's also a section on leads & defense and another on bridge etiquette. Here's a quick look at what's inside: (1) The Basics: Explains how to play the game, the procedures, and the equipment used to play bridge. (2) Scoring: Clarifies scoring in duplicate bridge and incudes tips and complete scoring tables. (3) Bridge Etiquette: Lists the "Do's" and "Don'ts" at the bridge table, which can help you avoid some common mistakes. (4) Bridge Conventions: Provides a quick and succinct description of more than 60 popular bridge conventions, when to use a particular convention, and what each bid means when describing your hand to your partner. In some cases, the author also tells you why she prefers to use one convention instead of another when there is a choice. (5) General Rules: Explains more than 15 commonly accepted "bridge rules" players use during play of the hand, such as the 8 Ever - 9 Never, the Rule of 11, the Rule of 15, the Rule of 20, and many others. (6) Leads and Defense: Describes some basic practices when defending a contract, including some of the methods the author likes to use when competing at the bridge table. (7) Final Words of Advice: Provides some helpful tips to those who are just beginning to play bridge. No exercises, quizzes, or worksheets are included in this book. It simply gives you concise, practical information to help you learn and improve your game.