{"product_id":"bridge-for-dummies-isbn-9781119247821","title":"Bridge For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eTry a hand at bridge—and outsmart your opponents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridge is the most popular card game in the world—and, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. Whether you're new to the game or a long-time player looking for new tricks, this new edition of \u003ci\u003eBridge For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through the intricacies of the game and arms you with tried-and-true tips and strategies for being a better player and beating your opponents from the very first draw. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering not only traditional contract bridge, but other popular variations of the game—including ACOL, Rubber, and Duplicate Bridge—this hands-on, friendly guide takes the guesswork out of this beloved game and arms you with the knowledge and know-how to make your game mates your minions. From knowing when and how high to bid to bringing home the tricks when you end up in a trump contract, it'll take your bridge skills to the next level in no time! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategize with your bridge partner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidently play bridge in clubs and tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse basic and advanced bidding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind bridge clubs and tournaments all over the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you ready to trump the competition? Success is a page away with the help of \u003ci\u003eBridge For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Basic Notrump Play\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: Going to Bridge Boot Camp 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2: Counting and Taking Sure Tricks 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3: Using Winning Trick Techniques at Notrump Play 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: Outsmarting Your Opponents at Notrump Play 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Playing the Hand in a Trump Contract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5: Introducing Trump Suits 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: Creating Extra Winners to Discard Losers 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7: Setting Up the Dummy’s Long Suit 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: Getting Rid of Losers by Using the Dummy’s Trump Cards 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Bidding for Fun and Profit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9: Starting with Bidding Basics 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: Making a Successful Opening Bid 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11: Responding to an Opening Bid 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12: Rebidding by the Opener 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13: Rebidding by the Responder 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Forging Ahead with Advanced Bidding Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14: Creating Interference: Defensive Bidding 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 15: Double Trouble: Doubling and Redoubling 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 16: Hitting Hard: Slam Bidding 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Playing a Strong Defense and Keeping Score\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 17: Defending against Notrump Contracts 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 18: Defending against Trump Contracts 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 19: Playing Second Hand on Defense 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 20: Wrapping Up with Scorekeeping 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Feeding Your Addiction to Bridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 21: Joining Bridge Clubs and the Tournament World 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 22: Playing Bridge on Your Computer and Online 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 23: Ten Ways to Be a Better Bridge Partner 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 24: Ten Great Bridge Resources 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Acol Bidding System 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 389\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEddie Kantar\u003c\/b\u003e is a Grand Master in the World Bridge Federation and a two-time world bridge champion. He wrote \u003ci\u003eComplete Defensive Play,\u003c\/i\u003e a book listed as a top ten all-time bridge favorite, and is the author of the first three editions of \u003ci\u003eBridge For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a winning hand and bid with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategize with your bridge partner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay online and in clubs and tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOutsmart opponents and\u003cb\u003e win at bridge\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridge is the most popular card game in the world—and for good reason. Whether you're a newbie or a long-time player looking for new tricks, this hands-on guide walks you through the intricacies of the game. 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