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An explanation of the different ways to score a game of bridge, and the right way to bid, play and defend in matchpoint scoring.

Nick Smith’s first book, Bridge Literature, was originally published by Cadogan Books in 1993 and has since been acclaimed as one of the quirky classics of the game. More Bridge Literature takes a similar form, as a set of parodies of well-known works of English literature.King Lear finds himself playing for France, Winnie-the-Pooh makes his first slam and Lady Bracknell proves hard to impress. Sherlock Holmes’ deductive skills fail him for once, Robinson Crusoe takes drastic action and there’s a lot of fumbling under the table at Cold Comfort Farm. More Bridge Literature is an irreverent and humorous take on much-loved literary classics.Most of the deals are also presented in quiz-form. Readers are encouraged to attempt these declarer-play problems before reading the stories in which the deals are located. But be warned — these may be the toughest single-dummy problems ever published! If you solve even half of these, you are a current or future international player.

Parody is the Sincerest Form of FlatteryBridge Literature was first published by Cadogan Books in 1993 and has since been acclaimed as one of the quirky classics of the game. Most of the stories in Bridge Literature originally appeared in English Bridge, International Popular Bridge Monthly and other periodicals.Readers may be inspired to turn to the original works upon which these stories are based. Most of the original stories are well-known, at least as far as the plot and major characters are concerned, but more pleasure may be derived from the stories if read in conjunction with the original.This new edition has been updated and extended to precede the publication of More Bridge Literature.

Expert Slam Bidding for EveryoneUntil now, the Kickback convention has been the purview of the expert community. This book makes Kickback accessible to all tournament players for the first time. The author starts by explaining why Kickback is easier to use and more efficient than Roman Keycard Blackwood. The book addresses such vital issues as setting the trump suit, which strain to use to ask for key cards, the King Ask, the Queen Ask and Control Bidding. Also included are advanced topics such as showing a useful void, Six-Ace Kickback and Exclusion Kickback. A final chapter gives a simple version of the Third-Round Control Ask, vital for top-flight grand slam bidding. With many examples and twelve quizzes - two of them for partners to practice Kickback together - Kickback gives the reader the experience and confidence to use the convention effectively at the table.

The Journey Continues...Those who have read Crocs on Squeeze Play Volume One will know what to expect with this one: another fantastical leap into the world of squeeze play, this time with a bit more kick.Volume One introduced many new concepts and it is only natural to continue to explore them. In this second volume you will see the return of Imaginary and Winkle squeezes, butt heads with the Guard squeeze, and discover all-new types of squeezes, like the Rectification squeeze.The journey looks to be adventurous, but above all, it will be fun.

Bridge is BeautifulDo you like squeeze play? Do you like complicated endings? Do you like bridge? Then look no further: this is the book for you.From the mind of a junior bridge player comes a new book designed to challenge the norm: a book that starts where Clyde Love's classic leaves off, a book intended to push squeeze play to its absolute limits. Well-known squeezes are thoroughly examined and dissected, and a variety of all-new squeezes are brought into the light of day.What awaits the reader is an exciting and humorous journey, one that will challenge the imagination and give new energy to the way you play bridge. And if the first book isn't enough to quench your thirst for squeeze play, there's always Volume Two.

June 1822. P.B. Shelley is planning a new bridge book. It will feature the most dazzling, difficult deals ever published, the bridge of the gods. It will also be his manifesto – a defence of bridge...But before Shelley leaves on his ill-fated trip to Livorno, he only has time to send his publisher a short "Declarer Play Problems" pamphlet. Nick Smith, however, has unearthed a series of hitherto unchronicled episodes in the poet's life, which demonstrate where the deals first arose, and what actually happened at the bridge table in each case. Historically accurate and beautifully illustrated, this is a book for fans of classic literature as well as bridge players.

In this text, the authors, two experienced international bridge players and top bridge journalists, share their unique knowledge and experience, while telling the stories of adventures from around the world.

Bridge in the 24th centuryThey certainly play chess aboard Federation starships, so why should it come as a surprise to discover that bridge is also a popular pursuit? In these pages you can watch members of the crew playing as they warp through the galaxies. Follow the adventures of Captain Quirk and First Officer Sprock as their team competes against some of the best players in the universe in a major championship.First published in 1990, this is an updated edition of internationally-acclaimed, award-winning author Marc Smith's debut novel.

BRIDGE IN THE 24th CENTURYDecades after the adventures of Captain James T Quirk and the crew of the USS Competitor, we now follow the next generation of bridge crusaders as they traverse the universe. Led by Captain Jonathan Lucian Pillar III, the starship’s latest incarnation is crewed by many familiar characters: an android Science Officer, an imposing Klingon as Chief of Security, and a young boy who learned the game playing against robots on the ship’s holodeck.Crew members play a devilish Ferengi team for the rights to a new outpost, visit a planet populated exclusively by the over-60s, and face a nail-biting death-match against a treacherous team of Cardasians. Then there are the fearsome Romulans, once allies and, for the last half century, sworn enemies.In the thrilling conclusion, two members of the USS Competitor crew join forces with the Vulcans and Romulans to take on a team of mercenaries recruited by The Borg. At stake is the fate of billions of life-forms, across large swathes of the universe, as The Borg tries to expand its territory into Federation space.This is Enterprising Bridge Tales: The Next Generation.

A Bidding Review for You and Partner Visualize everyone's hands from their bids only. What do their bids promise? Deny? Multiple possible Bids and Rebids show minimum, medium, or maximum hands. Are they forcing? What cards and points are required? What Seat are you in? Your bids will vary based on your Seat. Review a Bidding Concept and Bidding Sequences. Consult What Do These Bids Mean? and Thoughts. Take the Quizzes and check your Answers. Four players bid Final Test Hands. See the Full Deal and Suggested Bidding. Not Sure? Refer to Examples and Text Pages.

Play the System National Champions PlayOver the last 20 years a consensus bidding system among American national champions has been chosen and is now the lingua franca for hundreds among the pro circuit, top junior players and strong tournament players. This book will introduce you to the system, called Standard Modern Precision (or SMP), with lots of examples, quizzes and real-life hands bid by actual world champions.Part 1 covers the basics, and provides a working knowledge of the system so you can start playing and winning right away. A partnership may choose to continue on to Part 2 (The Full System) or Part 3 (Optional Gadgets). Also included are step-by-step instructions for setting up hands to practice on Bridge Base Online and a cheat sheet for reference when bidding.It’s time to start winning with the high-octane system that more tournament players are using, just like the pros.

Step-by-step exercisesTeacher’s manual to accompany What Does Partner Have? Book OneVisualize partner’s hand from his bids only.What do his bids promise? How many cards? How many points? Arethey forcing?Chapters may be taught individually or as sets of classes.All activities are taught at bridge tables with cards and bidding boxes.Each chapter has additional Quizzes and Answers to hand out.

A Bidding Review for All Four PlayersA continuation of Book One. You see only your South hand.Visualize everyone’s hands. What do their bids promise? Deny?Are they forcing? What cards and points are required?Review a Bidding Concept.Bid Example Deals.Consult What Does Partner Have? and Thoughts.Take the Quizzes and check your Answers.Were you right? Not Sure? Refer to the suggested deals.