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Download or read book The Complete Book of BOLS Bridge Tips written by Sally Brock and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author: Sally Brock
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780969846161
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe BOLS Bridge Tips competition started in 1974, and took place off and on for more than 20 years. During that time, virtually all the world's greatest writers and players contributed their ideas to the series. For the first time ever, the entire collection of BOLS Bridge Tips are gathered here in one volume, edited and organized for easy access by the average player. Included too are biographies and photographs of all the contributors. Not sure what to lead? Can't decide the right bid? Want to make more contracts? Get pointers from the all-time greatest names in bridge -- Reese, Rodwell, Zia, Flint, Goren, Hamman, Wolff, Schenken, Garozzo, Belladonna, Chagas and many more -- they're all represented. All the advice is here in a perfect potpourri for players of every standard.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Bols Bridge Tips written by Sally Brock and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BOLS Bridge Tips competition started in 1974, and took place off and on for more than 20 years. During that time, virtually all the world's greatest writers and players contributed their ideas to the series. For the first time ever, the entire collection of BOLS Bridge Tips are gathered here in one volume, edited and organized for easy access by the average player. Included too are biographies and photographs of all the contributors. Not sure what to lead? Can't decide the right bid? Want to make more contracts? Get pointers from the all-time greatest names in bridge -- Reese, Rodwell, Zia, Flint, Goren, Hamman, Wolff, Schenken, Garozzo, Belladonna, Chagas and many more -- they're all represented. All the advice is here in a perfect potpourri for players of every standard.
Author: Matthew Granovetter
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9781894154116
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1988, this book has been out-of-print for several years. It is a mystery and a bridge textbook all in one, and accomplishes both exceptionally well. Based on the author's own experiences, and set in and around a Manhattan bridge club, the story includes many real-life bridge characters whose names will be familiar to readers.
Download or read book Murder at the Bridge Table written by Matthew Granovetter and published by Master Point Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1988, this book has been out-of-print for several years. It is a mystery and a bridge textbook all in one, and accomplishes both exceptionally well. Based on the author's own experiences, and set in and around a Manhattan bridge club, the story includes many real-life bridge characters whose names will be familiar to readers.
Author: Terence Reese
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9780953021864
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen one talks of bridge writers, the name Terence Reese is synonymous with excellence. Several of his books are landmarks in the development and understanding of bridge, especially in the field of card play. In this classic beginners guide he describes everything you need to know in order to play a good game of bridge. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Game of Bridge written by Terence Reese and published by Master Point Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When one talks of bridge writers, the name Terence Reese is synonymous with excellence. Several of his books are landmarks in the development and understanding of bridge, especially in the field of card play. In this classic beginners guide he describes everything you need to know in order to play a good game of bridge. Book jacket.
Author: Tim Bourke
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781894154055
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDid you ever notice how the bridge experts always seem to know where every card is? How their finesses always seem to succeed? How their guesses are nearly always perfect? This book won't teach you to play quite that well, but it will introduce you to some very simple techniques that the experts use on play and defense. As declarer or defender, counting the hand is the one thing that will help you the most. But how do you keep track of all those cards? This book will show you how - explaining the tricks of the trade, and helping anyone who can count to thirteen to become a much better player. Full of practical examples of how to apply the information you get from counting, this book is sure to improve your game.
Download or read book Countdown to Winning Bridge written by Tim Bourke and published by Master Point Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever notice how the bridge experts always seem to know where every card is? How their finesses always seem to succeed? How their guesses are nearly always perfect? This book won't teach you to play quite that well, but it will introduce you to some very simple techniques that the experts use on play and defense. As declarer or defender, counting the hand is the one thing that will help you the most. But how do you keep track of all those cards? This book will show you how - explaining the tricks of the trade, and helping anyone who can count to thirteen to become a much better player. Full of practical examples of how to apply the information you get from counting, this book is sure to improve your game.
Author: Terence Reese
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780953021857
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Reese introduced the 'over the shoulder' approach to describing bridge hands in this classic book, and it was an immediate success. In this book, the reader can follow the thought processes of an expert through the bidding and play of many fascinating hands. First published in 1960, it is now back in print after being unavailable for a number of years."--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Play Bridge with Reese written by Terence Reese and published by Master Point Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reese introduced the 'over the shoulder' approach to describing bridge hands in this classic book, and it was an immediate success. In this book, the reader can follow the thought processes of an expert through the bidding and play of many fascinating hands. First published in 1960, it is now back in print after being unavailable for a number of years."--Amazon.com.
Author: David Silver
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781894154161
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDavid Silver's three books of humorous bridge stories have received terrific throughout the bridge world. In all of them, the hero is the author's alter ego, Professor Silver, first as a teacher in a community college, and then as a bridge consultant as he moves into the realms of literary parody. Astute readers will recognise allusions to the works of Hemingway, Conan Doyle, Dickens and others, while movie fans will enjoy the bridge versions of 'Citizen Kane', 'Casablanca' and 'Star Trek, TNG'. And when the professor takes on Death or the Devil in the ultimate post-mortem analysis, you just know who's going to come out a winner.
Download or read book Bridge the Silver Way written by David Silver and published by Master Point Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Silver's three books of humorous bridge stories have received terrific throughout the bridge world. In all of them, the hero is the author's alter ego, Professor Silver, first as a teacher in a community college, and then as a bridge consultant as he moves into the realms of literary parody. Astute readers will recognise allusions to the works of Hemingway, Conan Doyle, Dickens and others, while movie fans will enjoy the bridge versions of 'Citizen Kane', 'Casablanca' and 'Star Trek, TNG'. And when the professor takes on Death or the Devil in the ultimate post-mortem analysis, you just know who's going to come out a winner.
Author: Tony Forrester
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780969846185
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ultimate collection of bridge stuff, with something for everyone from the beginner to the expert. Humour, mystery, quizzes, history, biography -- it's all here. Over fifty world-class contributors, including Eddie Kantar, Alfred Sheinwold, Ron Klinger, Phillip Alder, Albert Dormer, and many more. Illustrated throughout, including elegant Fougasse cartoons.
Download or read book The Bridge Player's Bedside Book written by Tony Forrester and published by Master Point Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate collection of bridge stuff, with something for everyone from the beginner to the expert. Humour, mystery, quizzes, history, biography -- it's all here. Over fifty world-class contributors, including Eddie Kantar, Alfred Sheinwold, Ron Klinger, Phillip Alder, Albert Dormer, and many more. Illustrated throughout, including elegant Fougasse cartoons.
Author: Marshall Miles
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9781894154512
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTo be successful, a bridge player has to think like a detective, tracking down the distribution of the unseen hands. Although many players are oblivious to them, the tell-tale clues are there, just waiting to be noticed. They are there, just waiting to be noticed. They are there in the auction and in the opening lead. Every time a defender plays a card, declarer receives information. Similarly, everything that declarer does can be turned to advantage by alert defenders. There is even vital intelligence to be gained by thinking about what a player does not do! In this book, you will learn where to look for these clues, and more importantly, how to draw the correct inferences from them. From there, it is only a short step to making bids and plays based on those inference, and thereby becoming a much better player.
Download or read book Inferences at Bridge written by Marshall Miles and published by Master Point Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be successful, a bridge player has to think like a detective, tracking down the distribution of the unseen hands. Although many players are oblivious to them, the tell-tale clues are there, just waiting to be noticed. They are there, just waiting to be noticed. They are there in the auction and in the opening lead. Every time a defender plays a card, declarer receives information. Similarly, everything that declarer does can be turned to advantage by alert defenders. There is even vital intelligence to be gained by thinking about what a player does not do! In this book, you will learn where to look for these clues, and more importantly, how to draw the correct inferences from them. From there, it is only a short step to making bids and plays based on those inference, and thereby becoming a much better player.
Author: William L. Mikulas
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2014-06-08
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 0738740497
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkey—stressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: "A wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery."—Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening "In fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life...a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation."—Nirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulness journal "This book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner...Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening."—Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On "This is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written...It is a must read book."—Sompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok "For everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated...Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended."—G.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation
Download or read book Taming the Drunken Monkey written by William L. Mikulas and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2014-06-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkey—stressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: "A wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery."—Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening "In fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life...a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation."—Nirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulness journal "This book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner...Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening."—Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On "This is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written...It is a must read book."—Sompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok "For everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated...Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended."—G.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation
