Synopses & Reviews
Revised, now with the wisdom of a world champion! Learning to play bridge is much like learning a new language. But its enormous, worldwide popularity is evidence enough that people aren't discouraged by the game's challenging rules and concepts. And why should they be, when there's The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bridge to teach them the game in a fun and easy-to-understand format?
First edition has sold well
Only this second edition contains the wisdom of Michael Lawrence, one of the most respected bridge players in the world
New edition includes everything from the basics to the latest in bidding techniques
Synopsis
You're no idiot, of course. You host the most fabulous dinner parties and select just the right wines. But when it comes time to play some bridge, you feel like hiding away in the kitchen. Don't spend the evening washing dishes! This book will help you learn the rules of the game in friendly, easy-to-swallow bites. You'll learn how to deal and play a "rubber"(that's bridge-talk for a game), how to keep score, and even how to deal with less-than perfect partners! In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get:
Synopsis
You're no idiot, of course. You host the most fabulous dinner parties and select just the right wines. But when it comes time to play some bridge, you feel like hiding away in the kitchen. Don't spend the evening washing dishes! This book will help you learn the rules of the game in friendly, easy-to-swallow bites. You'll learn how to deal and play a rubber(that's bridge-talk for a game), how to keep score, and even how to deal with less-than perfect partners! In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get: