Becoming A Bridge Expert

Author : Frank Stewart
Publisher : Master Point Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1894154274

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Becoming a Bridge Expert by Frank Stewart Pdf

A compendium of advice for the improving player from one of North America's best-known bridge teachers and writers. Each tip is bite-sized - 3-4 pages in length - so the reader can dip in briefly and still take away an important idea. As well as the usual sections on bidding, play and defense, the author includes much advice on the psychological aspects of the game, including how to be a good partner. Frank Stewart is one of the most distinguished bridge writers and journalists in North America, with over twenty books to his credit. A major contributor to the Official Encyclopedia of Bridge and a regular writer for the ACBL Bulletin, he is perhaps best-known today as the author of the nationally-syndicated 'Daily Bridge Club' daily newspaper column. He lives in Fayette, Alabama.

Author : Burt Hall,Lynn Rose-Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Bridge whist
ISBN : 0966116704

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How the Experts Win at Bridge by Burt Hall,Lynn Rose-Hall Pdf

There are three unique things about this book: (1) It is the first book in about 40 years to deal with the entire game of bridge, (2) It represents the best thinking of modern day experts and (3) It is expecially well organized and easy to read. The book received the 1997 Book of the Year award and continues to be a bestseller at national tournaments

Author : Danny Roth
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1993-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0002582015

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Bridge by Danny Roth Pdf

"The Expert Improver follows on from Danny Roth's foundation book, The Expert Beginner. Intermediate learners are introduced to more complicated bridge play and defence, as well as to new techniques and bidding conventions. Using the same radical approach as in the first book, Roth gives exercises to be done against a stop-watch. In each example every card played and bid made is explained and justified, so that the student understands the principle behind what he or she is doing. Anyone who has completed the exercises in both books will be well on their way towards becoming an expert bridge player and a popular partner."--Back cover

Author : Louis Sachar
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781408808511

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The Cardturner by Louis Sachar Pdf

When Alton's ageing, blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him, he agrees. After all, it's better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall, and Alton's mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future. But, like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachar's wonderful books, this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined. As his relationship with his uncle develops, and he meets the very attractive Toni, deeply buried secrets are uncovered and a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion. Alton's mother is in for a surprise!

Author : Linda Tafet
Publisher : Wheatmark, Inc.
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781627877909

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The Best Bridge Book by Linda Tafet Pdf

When Linda Tafet injured her shoulder and could no longer play golf or tennis, she found a new passion in the game of bridge. She took lessons, and the more she learned the more fascinated she became with the game. Every time she learned something new, she would condense it into her own words on a small index card. Soon, these cards became a stack, and then she combined the stack into a small three-ring binder. When her bridge friends saw what she was up to, they asked her to make them binders as well, and pretty soon she found herself in the handmade book-making business, selling each book for $75 each. After selling more than five hundred of these books, Linda decided she was working too hard and could reach more bridge players if she published her book. The Best Bridge Book is a compilation of her original handmade book, now produced as a paperback. Larry Cohen, a very good friend of Linda's and one of the best bridge teachers in the world, edited her book, ensuring that each lesson is correct and easy to follow. Now all bridge players from beginners to advanced can enjoy and learn from Linda's book.

Author : Barbara Seagram,Marc Smith
Publisher : Master Point Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1894154223

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Bridge by Barbara Seagram,Marc Smith Pdf

A follow-up book from the author team that produced the award-winning and best-selling 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know. Aimed at the same novice/social player audience as their first book, this new title deals with competitive auctions in which the opponents have opened the bidding. This is the most complex area of bridge bidding, and has never up to now been dealt with comprehensively in a book that is understandable for non-experts.

Author : David Shenk
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780307387301

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The Genius in All of Us by David Shenk Pdf

"Fresh insights into the nature of exceptional peformance…. A deeply interesting and important book” (New York Times Book Review) that offers a revolutionary and life-changing message on the new science of human potential. Is true greatness obtainable from everyday means and everyday genes? Conventional wisdom says no, that a lucky few are simply born with certain gifts. Now you can forget everything you think you know about genes, talent, and intelligence, and take a look at the amazing new evidence. Here, interweaving cutting-edge research from numerous scientific fields, David Shenk offers a new view of human potential, giving readers more of a sense of ownership over their accomplishments, and freeing parents from the bonds of genetic determinism. As Shenk points out, our genes are not a “blueprint” that dictate individual destinies. Rather we are all the product of interplay between genes and outside stimuli—a dynamic that we can influence. It is a revolutionary and life-changing message.

Author : D. L. M. Roth
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Bridge whist
ISBN : 0002184370

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The Expert Beginner by D. L. M. Roth Pdf

Author : Alan Truscott,Dorothy Truscott,Dorothy Hayden Truscott
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 031233107X

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The New York Times Bridge Book by Alan Truscott,Dorothy Truscott,Dorothy Hayden Truscott Pdf

A guide to the popular card game includes anecdotes about great players, major tournaments, scandals, and strategies that make bridge so legendary.

Author : Jadwigan Jovita
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-15
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9798884905832

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How to Play Bridge by Jadwigan Jovita Pdf

Jadwigan Jovita's "How to Play Bridge" reveals the secrets to mastering one of history's most famous card games. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player wishing to improve your abilities, this thorough book will help you become a genuine bridge specialist. Bridge is more than simply a game; it's a strategic masterpiece that needs skill, communication, and cunning. In this book, Jovita breaks down the complexity of bridge into straightforward, practical stages, enabling readers to quickly master the foundations and graduate to advanced approaches. From the fundamentals of bidding and scoring to polishing your partnering abilities and crafting winning strategy, "How to Play Bridge" has it all. Each chapter is precisely created to give practical insights and important advice that will help you take your gaming to new heights. What distinguishes this book is its emphasis on partnership dynamics-the foundation of good bridge play. Jovita digs into the complexities of partner communication, trust, and synergy, equipping readers with the tools they need to form powerful bridge relationships. Whether you want to compete at the highest levels or just enjoy casual games with friends and family, "How to Play Bridge" provides you with the information and skills you need to succeed. Jovita will take you through the nuances of bridge with confidence and accuracy. Do not pass up the opportunity to begin on this revolutionary trip. Order a copy of "How to Play Bridge" now and discover the secrets to becoming a genuine card game expert. Your next bridge win is waiting!

Author : Audrey Grant
Publisher : Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0943855128

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Play of the Hand by Audrey Grant Pdf

Focuses on basic concepts of play of hand. Bidding tactics reviewed.

Author : Michael Lopp
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781098116644

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The Software Developer's Career Handbook by Michael Lopp Pdf

At some point in your career, you'll realize there's more to being a software engineer than dealing with code. Is it time to become a manager? Or join a startup? In this insightful and entertaining book, Michael Lopp recalls his own make-or-break moments with Silicon Valley giants such as Apple, Slack, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, and Symantec to help you make better, more mindful career decisions. With more than 40 stand-alone stories, Lopp walks through a complete job lifecycle, starting with the interview and ending with the realization that it might be time to move on. You'll learn how to handle baffling circumstances in your job, understand what you want from your career, and discover how to thrive in your workplace. Learn how to navigate areas of your job that don't involve writing code Identify how the aspects you enjoy will affect your next career steps Build and maintain key relationships and interactions within your community Make choices that will help you have a "deliberate career" Recognize what's important to your manager and work on things that matter

Author : Tim Bourke,Marc Smith
Publisher : Master Point Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1894154053

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Countdown to Winning Bridge by Tim Bourke,Marc Smith Pdf

Did you ever notice how the bridge experts always seem to know where every card is? How their finesses always seem to succeed? How their guesses are nearly always perfect? This book won't teach you to play quite that well, but it will introduce you to some very simple techniques that the experts use on play and defense. As declarer or defender, counting the hand is the one thing that will help you the most. But how do you keep track of all those cards? This book will show you how - explaining the tricks of the trade, and helping anyone who can count to thirteen to become a much better player. Full of practical examples of how to apply the information you get from counting, this book is sure to improve your game.

Author : Mary Lawson
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780440336372

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The Other Side of the Bridge by Mary Lawson Pdf

From the author of the beloved #1 national bestseller Crow Lake comes an exceptional new novel of jealously, rivalry and the dangerous power of obsession. Two brothers, Arthur and Jake Dunn, are the sons of a farmer in the mid-1930s, when life is tough and another world war is looming. Arthur is reticent, solid, dutiful and set to inherit the farm and his father’s character; Jake is younger, attractive, mercurial and dangerous to know – the family misfit. When a beautiful young woman comes into the community, the fragile balance of sibling rivalry tips over the edge. Then there is Ian, the family’s next generation, and far too sure he knows the difference between right and wrong. By now it is the fifties, and the world has changed—a little, but not enough. These two generations in the small town of Struan, Ontario, are tragically interlocked, linked by fate and community but separated by a war which devours its young men—its unimaginable horror reaching right into the heart of this remote corner of an empire. With her astonishing ability to turn the ratchet of tension slowly and delicately, Lawson builds their story to a shocking climax. Taut with apprehension, surprising us with moments of tenderness and humour, The Other Side of the Bridge is a compelling, humane and vividly evoked novel with an irresistible emotional undertow.

Author : David McCullough
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780743217378

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The Great Bridge by David McCullough Pdf

First published in 1972, The Great Bridge is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, this book helped cement David McCullough's reputation as America's preeminent social historian. Now, The Great Bridge is reissued as a Simon & Schuster Classic Edition with a new introduction by the author. This monumental book brings back for American readers the heroic vision of the America we once had. It is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nation's history during the Age of Optimism -- a period when Americans were convinced in their hearts that all great things were possible. In the years around 1870, when the project was first undertaken, the concept of building a great bridge to span the East River between the great cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn required a vision and determination comparable to that which went into the building of the pyramids. Throughout the fourteen years of its construction, the odds against the successful completion of the bridge seemed staggering. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives lost, political empires fell, and surges of public emotion constantly threatened the project. But this is not merely the saga of an engineering miracle: it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and of the heroes and rascals who had a hand in either constructing or obstructing the great enterprise. Amid the flood of praise for the book when it was originally published, Newsday said succinctly "This is the definitive book on the event. Do not wait for a better try: there won't be any."