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Bridge For Dummies

Your plain-English guide to the most popular card game in the world Bridge as any player will tell you is simply the best card game ever. It's challenging-each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out and solve. It's very social-you play with a partner and two opponents. And best of all-it's fun. Bridge For Dummies gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can understand. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge featuring real-life examples so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. And if you're already experienced at the game you'll discover a wealth of tips and hints that can make you a better player.* Covers playing bridge online * Includes updated websites and other
resources* Gives you the latest bidding techniques including ACOL Bridge For Dummies is the perfect guide for a beginner hoping to learn to play bridge as well as the seasoned player looking for new techniques and strategies.
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Your plain-English guide to the most popular card game in the world Bridge as any player will tell you is simply the best card game ever. It's challenging-each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out & solve. It's very social-you play with a partner & two opponents. & best of all-it's fun. Bridge For Dummies gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can underst&. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge featuring real-life examples so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. & if you're already experienced at the game you'll discover a wealth of tips & hints that can make you a better player.* Covers playing bridge online *

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updated websites & other resources* Gives you the latest bidding techniques including ACOL Bridge For Dummies is the perfect guide for a beginner hoping to learn to play bridge as well as the seasoned player looking for new techniques & strategies.

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