Books and Software Audrey Grant visited Australia several years ago and after attending her classes it changed the way I thought about teaching. Her "hands-on" style reflected my own thoughts about teaching Bridge. Having suffered at the hands of well meaning Bridge teachers in the past, I applauded her lack of white boards and “gobbledegook”. Her method has proven to be the most advanced teaching technique for introducing people to Bridge. Audrey is a Canadian educator and world-famous Bridge teacher who calls herself an "authority on simplicity." She has an international reputation in the field of bridge education. She works with the best technicians in the world to make sure the material presented to the reader is up-to-date and authentic. Through her books, you’ll be taken into the magical world of bridge. “Bridge Basics 1 – An Introduction” This won the American Bridge Teachers “Book of the Year Award”. It is the student text I use for all my bridge classes. It is comprehensive, easy to read and covers the fundamentals of the three aspects of the game… bidding, play and defence. “Bridge Basics 2 – Competitive Bidding” The second in Audrey’s “Better Bridge Series”. I use this book for workshops for the advancing/intermediate player. It has a natural flow on from the first text, and covers the concepts needed when both sides are bidding for the contract. “Bridge Basics 1 & 2” are available for $24.95 (includes postage) by email: denisedodd@optusnet.com.au or 07 3359 1285. “Bridge at a Glance” Without a doubt the most inspired item she has devised to date is this 32-page booklet which works in conjunction with her books. You are able to quickly look up any response to most standard bids. A sort of sophisticated “cheat sheet”! To quote the words of Dennis Scott, Vice-President, American Bridge Teachers’ Association: “I love the idea of showing the bidding diagram and then the Bidding Ladder with the meaning of all the bids. Great idea! This is the most comprehensive, easy to understand description of bridge for an advancing player that I have seen. There’s nothing like it on the market. I think it’s your best work yet.” “Bridge at a Glance” $19.95 (includes postage). I also have a selection of Bridge Software including Bridge Baron, JackBridge and BridgeMaster2000 as well as Audrey Grant’s BridgeMaster for Novices. Specials: A limited number of Bridge Baron 15 and 16 are available at $40 & $60 respectively Please feel free to call and discuss any of your Bridge requirements.

Audrey Grant – Bridge Educator