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Paperback. Etat : Good. In the November 2001 Venice Cup final, Germany trailed France by 47 IMPs starting the last set. In this book, world champion Sabine Auken tells the thrilling inside story of their comeback world title win, every bid and every card. She also uses each of the sixteen deals from that final session as a starting point for discussion, and distills from each of them general principles and advice that will help anyone looking to improve their own game. Among the topics covered here are the rationale for her own system agreements (the pros and cons of mini-notrump openings, multi-purpose two-bids, the merits of forcing club systems, etc.) and carding methods, as well as team chemistry, table presence and even dressing for success.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Enter into the life of Jesus Christ who did not come to earth in riches and glory, but as one who would share in the suffering of mankind. He was called a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. He could have come exalting in his glory, but he came in human likeness and walked the road of suffering throughout his life. Out of Suffering Into Glory chronicles the life of Jesus Christ and many others who have traveled this familiar road. Suffering is not wasted as we view it from an eternal perspective. You will find encouragement, regardless of the trial you face, and know a redemptive purpose will come from it. There is One who went before you and will show you the way to rise above your present circumstance into a new realm of glory. Endorsements Sally Keiran's book provides candid and valuable strategies for navigating through seasons of distress and grief. It will bring illumination and comfort to many sufferers. Keiran's remarkable transparency in being willing to draw back the curtain of her personal pilgrimage brings life to this narrative. Her life embodies the principles she shares, modeling in words and actions the path to maximum living. Out of Suffering Into Glory has blessed my life. Rear Admiral Barry C. Black Chaplain of the United States Senate Sally Keiran's book, Out of Suffering into Glory, examines the question that confronts everyone at some point in their life: why am I (or my spouse, friend, child) suffering? Or perhaps, why does God allow suffering? Using her own very real experiences with suffering from an early age, Keiran explores the reality of suffering and Jesus' response to it. Using His life as an example, she demonstrates the purposes of suffering and how God means for His children to grow as a result of suffering. A must read but especially for anyone experiencing the dark night of the soul. John J. Sullivan, ServantLeader Ministries Author of Servant First Leadership for the New Millennium.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. This is not a book about systems, nor is it a book about conventions (although I confess I shall attempt to persuade you to adopt one or two in the course of it). This is a book about bidding and the places in the auction that we (and I use the word advisedly) go wrong. I don't care whether you prefer to play a weak or a strong notrump, or eight-card majors, or the Purple Spotted Forcing Club. But I do care about how you decide when to bypass a major to bid one notrump, or what constitutes a decent opening bid, and why, and what sequences you regard as forcing. You see what I mean about 'bidding' as opposed to 'system'? - Danny Roth.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This is not a book about systems, nor is it a book about conventions (although I confess I shall attempt to persuade you to adopt one or two in the course of it). This is a book about bidding and the places in the auction that we (and I use the word advisedly) go wrong. I don't care whether you prefer to play a weak or a strong notrump, or eight-card majors, or the Purple Spotted Forcing Club. But I do care about how you decide when to bypass a major to bid one notrump, or what constitutes a decent opening bid, and why, and what sequences you regard as forcing. You see what I mean about 'bidding' as opposed to 'system'? - Danny Roth. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Whether you are just setting out to discover the wonderful game of bridge, or have played for some time, your success will be limited without a sound understanding of the basic techniques of cardplay.In this series, two of the game's top writers explain clearly the various cardplay skills that you will need. Every booklet contains six chapters - each ending with a short Quiz. The topics covered in this third book, on Discarding Losers, are: Discarding to reduce the loser totalShould I draw trumps immediately?Establishing discardsLoser on loser playCombining different chancesPlanning the necessary discards.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. A follow-up book from the author team that produced the award-winning and best-selling 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know. Aimed at the same novice/social player audience as their first book, this new title deals with competitive auctions in which the opponents have opened the bidding. This is the most complex area of bridge bidding, and has never up to now been dealt with comprehensively in a book that is understandable for non-experts.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. A follow-up book from the author team that produced the award-winning and best-selling 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know. Aimed at the same novice/social player audience as their first book, this new title deals with competitive auctions in which the opponents have opened the bidding. This is the most complex area of bridge bidding, and has never up to now been dealt with comprehensively in a book that is understandable for non-experts.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Taylor, Ken (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A First Book of Bridge Problems comprises fifty problems in declarer play and defense for the beginning player, presented in approximate order of difficulty, with emphasis on planning the play at the first trick. The hands are presented to the reader as they would encounter them playing at the table. Unlike in a textbook, where topics are introduced systematically, there is no clue as to what type of play is required. Experienced players recognize certain standard situations without having to work them out. This does not apply to novices, who spend a lot of mental effort on them. The book will help the novice player to develop their recognition of these situations. Winner of the 2012 ABTA Book of the Year of the Award Patrick O'Connor (Sydney, Australia) is a retired IT consultant who now teaches beginning bridge classes.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. The squel to . 25 bridge conventions you should know--Cover.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Completely revised and updated new edition of a classic bridge player's handbook, offering hundreds of short tips to improve anyone's game.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. CROSWORDS WITH A BRIDGE FLAVOR Now bridge players who enjoy crosswords can combine their favorite pastimes For this book, New York Times and Los Angeles Times crossword constructor Jeff Chen has designed 52 brand-new crosswords with bridge-themed clues and solutions, providing hours of challenge and fun. The puzzles in this book range from Easy (N.Y. Times Monday level) to Challenging (N.Y. Times Thursday level). JEF CHEN is a children's book writer and a crossword puzzle constructor with 50+ puzzles published in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times. He's been playing bridge for ten years but still couldn't identify a squeeze or a Deschapelles Coup opportunity even if it came up and bit him on the bottom. …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Taylor, Ken (illustrateur).

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Etat : Good. The basics of the game of bridge summarised by a bridge teacher in eight short, clearly explained lessons, with lots of practical examples.

Paperback. Etat : Good. The author begins this thorough discussion of a neglected but vital topic by examining the real purpose of defensive signalling, and the basic kinds of signals that are available. He goes on to recommend a comprehensive set of signalling agreements, and analyzes more complex situations in the light of these agreements. Most of the chapters are followed by a quiz, and the answer to each signalling problem includes a full 52-card diagram to demonstrate the effectiveness of the recommended signal. The book finishes with a chapter that looks at the signalling methods of eight world-class pairs, with examples of their methods in action. A book any player who is looking to improve will want to read.…

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Paperback. Etat : Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Markings in workbook.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Each book in this series allows players to learn a new convention, then practice using it either on their own or with a favorite partner.

Etat : good. Books may contain some notes and highlighting. Supplements such as Access Codes, Cd's Dust Jackets, etc. are not guaranteed with used book purchases.

Paperback. Etat : Good. This CD-ROM is based on the book of the same name. The ideas, (entry management, suit establishment techniques, finessing - both how and how not to -- counting and endplays) are handled thoroughly, but in a way that any reader can understand. This software edition presents the material in interactive mode, giving you a chance to try the questions, practice hands, and tests. At the same time, the animated hand diagrams make it easy to follow the play of card combination or complete deals - and you can repeat an example as many times as you like.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. O'Connor established himself as a leading author for beginning players with his first book, A First Book of Bridge Problems, which won the American Bridge Teachers' Association Book of the Year award in 2012. Now he addresses the hardest aspect of card play: defense. After carefully explaining the basic concepts, he takes the reader through forty problems, using an 'over the shoulder' style, and explaining every play as it is made. Beginners typically have more trouble with defense than any other part of the game, and this book will go a long way towards removing their unease. …

Paperback. Etat : Fair. O'Connor established himself as a leading author for beginning players with his first book, A First Book of Bridge Problems, which won the American Bridge Teachers' Association Book of the Year award in 2012. Now he addresses the hardest aspect of card play: defense. After carefully explaining the basic concepts, he takes the reader through forty problems, using an 'over the shoulder' style, and explaining every play as it is made. Beginners typically have more trouble with defense than any other part of the game, and this book will go a long way towards removing their unease.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. For most intermediate bridge players, declarer play is both fascinating and challenging, but too often they are left after a hand is over with the sinking feeling that they could have done better. In this book, acclaimed British author Danny Roth takes his readers through the most common causes of errors on play: mishandling communications, making errors involving trumps, failing to take advantage of all possible chances, and many more. He explains how to recognize the danger signals, and how to avoid the pitfalls. The situations he describes are encountered every day; careful study of the examples in this book will make the reader a better card player, and improved scores will certainly follow.…