Not every bridge teacher has authored a bestseller, written a newspaper column, or become well-known enough to receive an entry in the Encyclopedia of Bridge.
Nevertheless, there are many teachers who continue to inspire their students day in and day out, promoting the game in their community and answering any question clearly, concisely and without judgment, whether it’s about Roman Keycard Blackwood or simply, “What’s a finesse?”. Their work too often goes unrecognized, yet it is vital to the future of the game.
Starting next year, thanks to Master Point Press, the world’s largest publisher of books on bridge, and the American Bridge Teachers Association (ABTA), these anonymous-yet-praiseworthy mentors will finally have an annual award to call their own: the ABTA Master Point Press Teacher of the Year Award.
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Get your new Fall 2009 bridge book here first:
The following titles in our Fall Showcase 2009 are now available for immediate download. Visit www.eBooksBridge.com for details. Paperback books will be available from us in early November.
by Larry Cohen
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One of America's top players and writers recounts his favorite deals. Originally published in software format, this material is now available in book form.
by Patrick Jourdain
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The Problem Corner, offering advanced challenges in declarer play, has been a regular feature of BRIDGE Magazine in the UK for many years.
by Barbara Seagram and David Bird
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Beginning bridge players are taught some of the basic techniques of declarer play: suit establishment, ruffing losers, the finesse, and so forth. The hard part is learning when each applies. This book, starting from the basics, explains how to go about making a plan as declarer.
by Mark Horton & Barbara Seagram
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The original Pocket Guide to Bridge has sold more than 30,000 copies since it was published in 2002. This version is based on the Acol bidding system for readers in the UK and other places where Acol is popular.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP) for our publishing activities.
