Bridge Made Simple
Author: Máire O'Keeffe
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780957270503
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Bridge Made Easy: Flash
Author: David Bird
Publisher: John Murray
Published: 2011-04-29
Total Pages: 77
ISBN-13: 1444141031
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBridge Made Easy is a short, simple and no-fuss little book which will help you get to grips with this popular pastime. The tips inside will help you develop techniques and play with confidence. At just 96pp, it is ideal for anyone who's new to the game, but keen to sharpen their skills - and their brain.
This Bridge Will Not Be Gray
Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2018-03-13
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13: 1452165866
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA “witty [and] compelling” true story for kids about San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge—and why it’s orange—by the New York Times–bestselling author! (Fast Company). In this delightfully original nonfiction book, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famous architectural monuments in the world: the Golden Gate Bridge—and all the arguments and debates about building it and what it should look like. Cut-paper illustrations by Tucker Nichols enliven the tale, and this revised edition also includes real-life letters from local constituents making the case for keeping the bridge orange. With sly humor and lots of fascinating historical facts, this is an accessible, enjoyable read for kids (or adults), transporting readers to the glorious Golden Gate no matter where they live. “Eggers’s featherlight humor provides laughs throughout.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review). “A love letter to infrastructure.” —The New York Times “A story compelling enough to keep adults interested as they read it (and re-read it and re-read it) each night at bedtime.” —Fast Company
Bridge For Dummies
Author: Eddie Kantar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-03-03
Total Pages: 527
ISBN-13: 1118052986
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBridge, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. It’s challenging—each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out and solve. It's very social—you play with a partner and two opponents. And best of all—it's fun. Bridge For Dummies, 2E gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can understand. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge, featuring real-life examples, so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. And if you're already experienced at the game, you'll discover a wealth of tips and hints that can make you a better player. You'll learn all about: The basics of nontrump play How to play the hand in a trump contract Bidding for fun and profit Taking advantage of advanced bidding techniques Playing a strong defense and keeping score Playing bridge on your computer Playing in bridge clubs and tournaments Where to find other great bridge resources This newly revised edition features an expanded section on playing bridge online, with updated web addresses and other resources, along with new information on the latest bidding techniques. For anyone from novice to pro wanting to learn bridge or learn techniques to improve their game, Bridge For Dummies, 2E makes an ideal partner!
OPEN
Author: Frankie Bridge
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 2020-02-06
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 1788402286
DOWNLOAD EBOOK**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** FEATURING A NEW CHAPTER ON COVID-19 AND MENTAL HEALTH 'Brave and beautiful... a first aid manual for your mind.' - Adam Kay, bestselling author of This is Going To Hurt 'Very readable. Very relatable. Intensely moving but also full of practical advice.' - Alastair Campbell "I lived with it in silence. I tried to conquer it alone. And then I asked for help. It took me hitting hard, sharp rock bottom for me to truly recognize how ill I was." In OPEN, Frankie Bridge opens up about her ongoing journey from breakdown to breakthroughs and through self-loathing, hospitalization and self-acceptance. Part narrative exploration, part guide, this book will help you to understand the importance of talking and helping each other. It combines guidance and advice from the psychologist and psychiatrist who pulled her back from the brink along with their notes on her and conversations with her. This book will help people open up about their mental health and encourage us all to speak out. Afterword by Mind. 'OPEN is an intimate, honest and powerful read. So personal you want to jump into the pages.' - Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of Happy Mum, Happy Baby 'A beautiful read.' - Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2
Learn Bridge in One Hour
Author: Samir Riad
Publisher: Samir Riad
Published: 2006-11-20
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781419653353
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the first edition of Learn Bridge in One Hour, Samir Riad teaches gamers who are looking to become casual bridge players. Presenting easy-to-grasp lessons that don't require memorization, this guide provides a quick way to learn the game in 10 easy steps.www.samirriad.com
Watson's Classic Book
Author: Louis H. Watson
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Published: 1971-01-01
Total Pages: 504
ISBN-13: 9780064632096
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book, by one of the first and foremost authorities on contract bridge, is regarded as the classic exposition of playing strategy. Practically all variations of play, both in attack and in defense, are explained and illustrated in it.
Bridge at a Glance
Author: Audrey Grant
Publisher:
Published: 2014-05-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780910791625
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBridge at a Glance - Expanded Version - now with a glossary and pages dedicated to Duplicate and Chicago scoring. This is a quick reference guide of the material in Audrey Grant's award-winning Bridge Basics series. These summaries work in conjunction with her books which provide the reasoning behind these guidelines. This 37-page booklet fits right inside your convention card holder for easy reference. -- Publisher website.
Squeezes Made Simple
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9781894154321
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Many players go through life thinking that squeeze play is complex, esoteric, and certainly beyond their capabilities. This book demonstrates that basic squeeze play is within anyone's grasp, and that even double squeezes are not unthinkable. Finally, the authors discuss how a defender can avoid being squeezed--a topic that has rarely received much ink."--Back cover
Goodbye Stranger
Author: Rebecca Stead
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2015-09-03
Total Pages: 283
ISBN-13: 1448188075
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBridge has always been a bit of an oddball, but since she recovered from a serious accident, she's found fitting in with her friends increasingly hard. Tab and Em are getting cooler and better and they don't get why she insists on wearing novelty cat ears every day. Bridge just thinks they look good. It's getting harder to keep their promise of no fights, especially when they start keeping secrets from each other. Sherm wants to get to know Bridge better. But he’s hiding the anger he feels at his grandfather for walking out. And then there is another girl, who is struggling with an altogether more serious set of friendship troubles... Told from interlinked points of view, this is a bittersweet story about the trials of friendship and growing up.
