232pp, Paperback, ISBNs: 1-897106-27-2/978-1-897106-27-3
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Chthonic, the irascible bridge-playing computer, is back. This time, he's attempting to teach humans a little about the game of bridge - not in order to turn them into competent players, as he recognizes that is impossible. But he thinks he may be able to get the reader to the point where his cell phone won't laugh at him behind his back every time he plays a card. Each chapter of this wickedly funny book highlights a different 'human bridge error', and points out why and how it should be avoided.

Chthonic modestly describes himself as the world's best bridge player. His human editors were also responsible for a collection of stories featuring Chthonic, The Principle of Restricted Talent, which was the IBPA Bridge Book of the Year in 2005.

"With high entertainment value and mostly useful instruction, this is a worthwhile read for any human below national champion."
- The Bridge World

"Much is learned from this book if you can stand such an overbearing tutor. Careful, Chthonic, or we'll unplug you."
- The Denver Post

"A survey which pairs quirky, funny humor with hgihlights of "human bridge errors" from a bridge playing machine's viewpoint, describing why and how each error can be avoided."
- Mid-West Book Review

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