First Book of Bridge

Humor & Entertainment

Sheinwold, Alfred

Puzzles & Games

Barnes&Noble

While there are many Rubber Bridge players eager to learn Duplicate, there are many unaware tournament players who use Rubber Bridge tactics in Duplicate games without realizing the two frequently require very different strategy. Mr. Sheinwold, expert and columnist, defines the mechanical and strategical differences for both groups of players. Sheinwold outlines the rules, etiquette, and scoring of Duplicate Bridge. Taking nothing for granted, he explains procedures that might seem elementary to most — the seating arrangements, the shuffle, the deal and play of cards, the accumulation of points, the changes of seats for the next round — yet essential to proper play. He emphasizes that in Duplicate your real opponents are the other East-West or North-South teams, as the case may be, who bid and play the exact same hands as you. After laying the groundwork, Sheinwold continues with clear-cut illustrations to describe the philosophy of Duplicate Bridge — how to make the most of your cards. He reviews standard bidding practice, the Point-Count system popularized by Goren, and important conventions, like Blackwood's and Gerber's; then he analyzes many of the major bidding differences between Duplicate and Rubber Bridge that affect your score. Of course there is a great deal of risky play involved, but Sheinwold carefully explains how to calculate your risk, when to sacrifice bid, when to bid in third and fourth position, and when to pre-empt or close-out. The novice and eager-to-learn player will find this book an indispensable guide, and the more seasoned tournament player will find this an invaluable source of tips and pointers on bidding and play. For both, Sheinwold makes the tournament play appealing and challenging. It won't be long before his readers score "top on the board" in duplicate competition.

Duplicate Bridge

Dover Publications

âFive Weeks to Winning Bridgeâ is the book most frequently recommended and most often read by beginning bridge players. It is divided into 35 chapters, one for each day of the week over a seven week period. Each chapter is about 15 pages long, enough for a new player to read and absorb in a day. Thus, at the end of 35 days or 5 weeks, the reader should be a competent bridge player. This book describes the Standard American bidding system. Although still the most widely known system, there have been a proliferation of bidding systems. The reader should be prepared to play under other systems. The reader should be aware that this book primarily describes Rubber Bridge play. Nowadays, most bridge play is duplicate. In spite of these developments, this book remains the one more players start off with than any other book. Thus, it should be required reading for all bridge players. If offers the clearest and most easy-to-read description of bridge.

Five Weeks to Winning Bridge

Pocket_Books

Used book in good condition, due to its age it could contain normal signs of use

The Pocket Book of Bridge Puzzles (No. 1)

Pocket Book of Bridge Puzzles Number 4, The

What's in the cards for you? The biggest selection of card games ever, from War and Stops to Forty Thieves and Solitaire. Some games are simple and depend on luck; others require more skills and practice. So get ready to start dealing, because here's just some of what's inside: · The best games for very young children, from Pig to Treasure Hunt. · Games that call for matching cards in pairs or sets of four-of-a-kind: Go Fish, Authors, and Old Maid. · The "Stops Family": Sequence, Crazy Eights, Go Boom, and many more. · Various types of Casino, Rummy, Trump, Whist, and Hearts. · The "All Fours Group", including Seven-Up, Auction Pitch, and Euchre. · Poker, from basic to Bluff to Five-Card Stud. You won't find more card games anywhere!

Giant Book of Card Games

Children's Books

Barry, Sheila Anne

Moss, William A.

Activities, Crafts & Games

Main Street

"A nicely organized book chockablock with games that can be enjoyed by...a variety of ages....Begins with games that children as young as five can play with their parents, then...a number of more complicated games that older children can easily play on their own...a great assortment...clearly written and easy enough for many children to read on their own. Great for the parenting shelf, or pull the book out for kids on rainy or snowy days."--Booklist.

101 Best Family Card Games

Puzzlewright

Short Cut to Winning Bridge

Wilshire Book Co.

Devyn Press Book of Bridge Puzzles One

Devyn Pr

Devyn Press Book of Bridge Puzzles Two

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