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Defense is the hardest part of playing bridge, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to learn.  In the final book of the bestselling '25' series, the authors explain how to make a plan as a defender: how to work out from the auction and play what declarer probably has, and which of the strategies available to defenders is likely to be successful.  Opening leads, signaling and discarding are all covered in this basic guide to a vitally important topic.

Barbara Seagram owns and manages one of the largest bridge schools in Toronto, where she teaches hundreds of students every year to enjoy bridge. She has been awarded 'master teacher' status by the American Bridge Teachers Association. Her 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know has sold almost 60,000 copies in English alone. 

David Bird (Southampton, England) is one of the world's best-known bridge writers, with more than 70 books to his credit.

'It is a good book with one exceptioin. It is when they write that the "best strategy when you hold trump length is trying to force declarer". All books say so, including the one I wrote myself (but I regret that passage today), but they are all wrong. Apart from that, it is and excellent book. Recommended.'
- Anders Wirgren, Sweden

'Highly recommended for intermediate players.'
- Bridge Today

'Your bridge partner will thank you for giving her a copy of this book - but make sure she's willing to share it with you when she's done reading it. Your partnership's defense will improve immensely after the two of you have read and discussed the material presented here.'
- Belleville Intelligencer

'Another well-written "25" book.'
- Phillip Alder

'Pick up any book by David Bird and you can be sure it will be a pleasure to read. This latest addition to the successful '25' series, written with one of Canada's leading bridge teachers, is no exception.  As is customary in the series, the authors explain each topic's theme and supply plenty of fitting examples and clear explanatory text in the main part of each chapter. It concludes with a summary of the points covered and a quiz to test the reader's understanding.  I suspect the book will be a strong contender for the ABTA book of the year award.'
- Julian Pottage

'Another outstanding book in the '25' series. Teachers and their students will enjoy the concise style, the excellent examples, and the progression from the basics of sound defense to building a picture of the closed hand to becoming a great defender. There's an amazing amount of material in this 216 page book.'
- American Bridge Teachers Association

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