{"product_id":"the-times-bridge-secrets-the-experts-guide-to-improving-your-game-paperback","title":"The Times: Bridge Secrets: The Expert's Guide to Improving Your Game - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Robson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Robson, world champion player, teacher and columnist, offers an insider's guide to the game of bridge for more experienced players.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroader in scope than The Times Bridge: Commons Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, Andrew has selected his best columns from The Times, which cover a wide range of themes. By explaining sample deals, aspects of the game are clarified and the reader's understanding of the game improves. Each deal begins with an engaging discourse before moving on to explain the technique. The book assumes a level of experience beyond that of beginner and targets those players as well as social players and club and tournament players.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters cover: \u003cbr\u003ePartnership: clarification, anticipation, communication. Andrew imparts the secrets of being a successful - and popular - partner.\u003cbr\u003eDouble Trouble: when to double and when to keep quiet - that is the question.\u003cbr\u003eOpening Lead: how can you find the best lead, when you can't even see dummy? Some dramatic deals illustrate how to make the choice.\u003cbr\u003eTrick One: how to avoid making a fatal error on the all-important first trick.\u003cbr\u003eFinessing Fun: fascinating card-play tussles made simple.\u003cbr\u003eGuess Who? Which opponent has the crucial missing card - and why?\u003cbr\u003eSpot Cards: making use of all your assets is one secret of the winning player - ignore the lowly eights and sevens at your peril.\u003cbr\u003eNever say Never: when to break normal guidelines - and why.\u003cbr\u003eMind of an Expert: Andrew gives away the secret workings of the world's best players.\u003cbr\u003eExperts Err: even the best make mistakes. Let's all learn from them.\u003cbr\u003eFreaks: we all love wild deals, and here are some of the wildest.\u003cbr\u003eBridge around Britain: some say it's fading. Nonsense - as these deals will testify.\u003cbr\u003eBridge around the world: New York, New Guinea or New South Wales - Andrew considers global bridge issues, and looks at some wonderful deals.\u003cbr\u003eStars of the future: School Bridge, Youth Camp Bridge, World Junior Championships...we feature some of the best young players, and look ahead to a bright future for the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52593092329779,"sku":"9780007455966","price":30.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/z_Yk9j4ORs9780007455966.webp?v=1761692043","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-times-bridge-secrets-the-experts-guide-to-improving-your-game-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}