D & B Publishing: Bridge

 

concise bridge by Sally Brock

ISBN 1-904468-14-4
288 pages
130 x 115mm / 4 3/5” x 5 1/5"
Publishing: December 2004 US / January 2005 UK

Starting with the absolute basics, this pocket-sized book is a step-by-step guide to learning the game of bridge. Assuming no prior knowledge at all, international player Sally Brock guides the reader through the crucial elements of the game: the rules, the auction and the play of the cards.

Sally Brock is one of Britain’s strongest players and has represented England in variuous tournaments. She is the author of many popular titles.

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no trump contracts by David Bird

ISBN 1-904468-00-4
160 pages
234 x156mm / 9 1/5” x 6 1/5"
Publishing: June 2003 US / May 2003 UK

No trump contracts provide the nuts and bolts of bridge card play. Without a trump suit lurking in the background, where small cards can pop up unexpectedly and ruff your winners, the play is simplified and becomes all about the correct handling of the suits. This does not imply that no trump play is easy - far from it. There are difficult decisions to be made all along the line: should you take a finesse? which is the danger hand? when is it right to hold off?

In this ground-breaking book, renowned bridge author David Bird helps you to answer these questions and to comprehend the reasoning as to why certain decisions are taken. Each independent principle is thoroughly examined and the reader is then invited to test their own understanding of the concept by answering a number of puzzles, typical of those that arise in practical play.

• Written by a leading bridge author and journalist
• User-friendly layout enables the reader to quickly absorb the key ideas
• An ideal bridge book for players looking to improve their card handling

David Bird is columnist for Mail on Sunday, Evening Standard, and author of many bridge books including those featuring the bridge-playing monks of St Titus. He writes both amusingly and instructively.

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‘In the opinion of this reviewer, it is difficult to imagine a book which, in the current market for bridge publications, represents better value for money.’
Richard Fleet, Bridge Plus Magazine

Defensive Plays by Sally Brock

ISBN 1-904468-09-8
160 pages
234 x156mm / 9 1/5” x 6 1/5"
Publishing: November 2003 US / September 2003 Europe

Defending correctly is one of the key skills required in Bridge. However, many players, to their detriment, igonore studying this aspect of the game in preference to honing their skills at declarer play. Nevertheless, during your bridge career you will find yourself playing a defensive role twice as often as you will be declarer. Become a successful defender and your overall results will improve dramatically.

Attempting to defeat the opposing contract is usually a tricky business as you have to rely on you and your partner being on the same wavelength regarding your defensive plan. Your cunning defensive idea can easily be scuppered by an innattentive partner.

This book will help you tackle the tricky subject of defensive play. It is written by a leading bridge author and gives clear guidance of how to tackle the various awkward decisions that occur when trying to defend. The material is presented in a clear easy-to-understand format and there are numerous examples to illustrate the ideas as well as 100 test questions to enable you to gauge your appreciation of the finer points of defensive play

• Sally Brock explains the key defensive points and provides clear examples of play
• Clearly presented in an easy-to-digest format

Sally Brock is a leading bridge author and journalist, and is currently bridge correspondent of The Sunday London Times. Her highly successful playing career includes has two World Bridge Championships and three European Championships.

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‘...I thought the book was excellent. It is certainly a book I would recommend.’
Dave Huggett, Bridge Plus

suit contracts by Brian Senior

ISBN 1-904468-01-2
160 pages
234 x156mm / 9 1/5” x 6 1/5"
Publishing: June 2003 US / May 2003 UK

The correct play of suit contracts is a skill which the top players acquire only after many patient hours of study and play. When the opposition are lurking with their small trump cards ready to pounce and ruff your winners, you must exert great vigilience. There are countless factors to take into consideration when planning the play and difficult decisions arise on almost every trick: should you clear the trump suit early? can you establish a side suit? is it safe to cross-ruff?

In this ground-breaking book, renowned bridge author Brian Senior helps you to answer these questions and to comprehend the reasoning as to why certain decisions are taken. Each independent principle is thoroughly examined and the reader is then invited to test their own understanding of the concept by answering a number of puzzles, typical of those that arise in practical play.

• Written by a leading bridge author and journalist
• User-friendly layout enables the reader to quickly absorb the key ideas
• An ideal bridge book for players looking to improve their card handling

Brian Senior is a professional bridge player and writer who has represented England, Northern Ireland and Great Britain internationally. He is author of many books including the famous World Championship Book series.

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