"Bridge 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 Bridge For Dummies 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. Covering not only traditional contract...

Learn key bridge player's techniques, including communication through bids and signals, hand valuation, planning, counting, inferences, deceptive card playing, and much more.

The ABC's of Bridge is the most complete and accessible book available for those who want to learn to play the worlds favorite card game. Renowned bridge expert William S. Root covers every essential aspect of bridge: the Bidding, including how to value your hand, opening bids, and responses and rebids; the Play, including suit combinations and trump contracts; and the Defense, including opening leads, passive and aggressive defense, and second- and...