Books
and Software Audrey Grant visited
“Bridge Basics 1 – An Introduction” Winner
of the
“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. Matching colour coded cards available.
“Bridge Basics 3 – Popular Conventions” This book covers the
common conventions that today’s players are expected to know. It introduces the Stayman
convention, Jacoby transfer bids, the strong artificial 2♣ opening and Blackwood. A must for aspiring players.
“Bridge Basics 1, 2 & 3” are available for $24.95 (includes postage). denisedodd@optusnet.com.au
Tel: 07 3359 1285.
Without a doubt the
most inspired item she has devised to date. This 32-page booklet works in
conjunction with her books and contains most responses to any Standard bid in an
easy to follow format. A 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. It’s your best work yet.”
Matching colour coded cards available.
My trusted adviser, Paul Lavings, www.postfree.cc recommends this hugely popular new book “Planning the Play…” as Brilliant! I have been listening to, and buying books from Paul for 30 years. Bridge Master 2000 and Bridge Baron 20 are the ultimate in colourful, user-friendly bridge software for the novice to the experienced player. Bridge Baron 20 also available for Macs. Just some
of the Why You Lose at Bridge by S. J.
Simon. A wealth
of common sense, philosophy, and how to attain the best result possible Killing Defense at Bridge by Hugh
Kelsey. This was
the book that made Kelsey famous and should be read by any serious
player. A clear presentation of
counting out a hand by the defenders. Right Through the Pack by Robert Darvas and Norman de V. Hart.
First
published in 1947, features each card in the deck telling its own fascinating
story. The delightful humour sets it apart from all other bridge books. Reese on Play by Terence Reese.
An
all-time classic, a landmark in the development of bridge, especially in the
field of card play. Bridge in the Menagerie by Victor Mollo. If you’re
not yet familiar with the characters at the Griffins, then you are to be
envied, for the pleasure of meeting them awaits. A remarkable series. To Bid or Not to Bid: Law of Total
Tricks by Larry Cohen. The Law
is a simple, effective tool that makes competitive bidding decisions
easy. The principles are laid down
clearly with suggestions on how to incorporate these ideas into your own
system. Adventures in Card Play by Geza Ottlik and Hugh Kelsey.
One of
the most advanced books every written.
Very difficult hands in an unusual narrative style. The Expert Game by Terence Reece. Terence
Reece was one of the great Bridge players of all time. It was said of him that he had the brain of
a computer and the nerve of a riverboat gambler! In this
book, the reader can follow the thought processes of an expert through the
bidding and play of many fascinating hands. How to Read Your Opponent’s Cards
by Mike Lawrence. Widely
acclaimed, former “Book of the Year”.
Each chapter discusses a basic principle with examples and quizzes. Card Play Technique by Victor Mollo. Regarded
as one of the finest books ever written on the play of the cards with
alternative chapters on dummy and defensive play. Ideal for all players aspiring to the art
of card reading. 5 Weeks to For many many years this was the most successful introductory book
about bridge on the market. Bid Better, Play Better by Dorothy
Hayden Truscott. Very
popular instruction book on how to think logically and clearly at the table
for both bidding and play. Matchpoints by Kit Woolsey. Acclaimed
as the best book on Matchpoint tactics, theory and
play. A must for all tournament
players. Encyclopaedia of Bridge by Henry Francis. The most
complete volume of information, guidance and instruction ever published. A monumental work which deserves a place in
every bridge player’s library. With
thousand of entries on bridge terms, conventions, systems and hundreds of
biographies. The Play of the Hand by Louis
Watson. A classic
since 1934 – practically all variations of play, in both attack and defence, are brilliantly explained. For more information
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