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Bridge Techniques Series
The Bridge Technique Series
by: David Bird & Marc Smith

Each book in the series is in paperback format, 64pp.
Cost in Canadian Dollars  $7.95/ea.
Cost in US Dollars  $5.95/ea.


The Bridge Technique Series Books

Winner, American Bridge Teachers Association Book of the Year Award

Entry Management

Entry Management
ISBN 1-894154-17-7

Tricks with Trumps

Tricks with Trumps
ISBN 1-894154-18-5

Safety Plays

Safety Plays
ISBN 1-894154-19-3

Eliminations and Throw Ins

Eliminations & Throw Ins
ISBN 1-894154-24-X

Deceptive Card Play

Deceptive Card Play
ISBN 1-894154-25-8

Planning in Suit Contracts

Planning in Suit Contracts
ISBN 1-894154-26-6

Planning the Play in Notrump

Planning the Play in Notrump
ISBN 1-894154-30-4

Defensive Signaling

Defensive Signaling
ISBN 1-894154-31-2
OUT OF PRINT AND UNAVAILABLE

Squeezes Made Simple

Squeezes Made Simple
ISBN 1-894154-32-0
OUT OF PRINT AND UNAVAILABLE

Reading the Cards

Reading the Cards
ISBN 1-894154-34-7

Planning in Defense

Planning in Defense
ISBN 1-894154-35-5

Tricks with Finesses

Tricks with Finesses
ISBN 1-894154-36-3


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About the Book

Short and full of practical examples, each book takes the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Where appropriate, play is examined from the point of view both of declarer and defenders. Full of quizzes and chapter reviews, these award-winning books will also reinforce the bridge concepts you learn. At this price, what bridge player could stand not to have all twelve?

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About the Author

David BirdDavid Bird writes two regular newspaper columns in the UK, and his work appears regularly in numerous bridge magazines in the UK and the US. He has written more than forty previous books, including the well-known St.Titus Abbey series. His other books include Saints & Sinners with Tim Bourke.


Marc SmithEnglishman Marc Smith writes monthly columns for both BRIDGE and BRIDGE PLUS as well as for the OKBRIDGE SPECTATOR. He is an expert bidding forum panelist for numerous magazines, as well as at Bridge Forum on the Internet. He lives near Southampton, UK. His other books include 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know and 25 Ways to Compete in the Bidding with Barbara Seagram, and Countdown to Winning Bridge with Tim Bourke, and World Class.


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Critic's Viewpoint

"Good quality material and good value."
- BRIDGE PLUS magazine

"Inexpensive, attractive and well-organized"
- The Toronto Star

"A host of valuable tips."
- The Toronto Star

"The series will not disappoint."
- Bridge Plus

"Highly readable, and students will not find reading assignments burdensome."
- ABTA Quarterly

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Reader Reviews


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The books in this series are recommended to anyone who wants to improve on their technical skills.
Reviewer: J. Sveindhal, Norway
Date: 09/15/04
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ADDITIONAL READING
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Focus on Declarer Play, by Danny Roth
Becoming a Bridge Expert, by Frank Stewart
Countdown to Winning Bridge, by Tim Bourke & Marc Smith
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