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Item ImageBuilding a Bidding System
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $19.95  Price: $23.94
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176 pages. Paperback. Also available as an E-book.

This book discusses the theory of bridge bidding for advanced players, with emphasis on the principles that need to underpin an effective bidding system. These include the concepts of Useful Space, Relays, Transfers, Dialogue Bidding, as well as the conflicting needs for a system that is robust, antagonistic, and also accurate. The ideas are illustrated with dozens of example hands from champions . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageBuilding a Bidding System (E-BOOK)
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $9.99  Sale Price: $7.99  You Save: 20%
176 pages. E-book (PDF • EPUB • MOBI)

This book discusses the theory of bridge bidding for advanced players, with emphasis on the principles that need to underpin an effective bidding system. These include the concepts of Useful Space, Relays, Transfers, Dialogue Bidding, as well as the conflicting needs for a system that is robust, antagonistic, and also accurate. The ideas are illustrated with dozens of example hands from champions . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageCanada's Bridge Warriors
Eric Murray and Sami Kehela
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $23.95  Price: $27.94
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336 pages. Paperback. Also available as an E-book.

For more than 30 years, Toronto's Eric Murray and Sami Kehela could claim to be one of the best bridge pairs in the world. Indeed, at times they were probably the best pair in the world. In this book, for the first time, the full story of their bridge partnership is told - the story of a Canadian pair who overcame the odds to dominate North American bridge, but always to have the ultimate prize, . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageCanada's Bridge Warriors (E-BOOK)
Eric Murray and Sami Kehela
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $9.99  Sale Price: $7.99  You Save: 20%
336 pages. E-book (PDF • EPUB • MOBI)

For more than 30 years, Toronto's Eric Murray and Sami Kehela could claim to be one of the best bridge pairs in the world. Indeed, at times they were probably the best pair in the world. In this book, for the first time, the full story of their bridge partnership is told - the story of a Canadian pair who overcame the odds to dominate North American bridge, but always to have the ultimate prize, . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageCard By Card
Adventures at the Bridge Table
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $19.95  Price: $23.94
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192 pages. Paperback. Also available as an E-book.

This book gives the reader a chance to watch an expert play a number of hands, either as declarer or defender. Most of the hands come from the author's own experience of top-level play. As usual in this type of presentation, the reader is offered the opportunity to make his own decisions at critical points in the play, and will be able to learn from situations where an expert took a different lin . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageCard By Card (E-BOOK)
Adventures at the Bridge Table
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $9.99  Sale Price: $7.99  You Save: 20%
192 pages. E-book (PDF • EPUB • MOBI)

This book gives the reader a chance to watch an expert play a number of hands, either as declarer or defender. Most of the hands come from the author's own experience of top-level play. As usual in this type of presentation, the reader is offered the opportunity to make his own decisions at critical points in the play, and will be able to learn from situations where an expert took a different lin . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageFurther Adventures At The Bridge Table
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $17.95  Price: $21.94
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172 pages. Paperback. Also available as an E-book.

Sparkling Card Play Awaits... This book takes the reader further along the path traversed by the acclaimed Card by Card. The author presents intriguing problems in declarer play and defense and follows them with comprehensive analysis, given with a light touch and the occasional entertaining diversion. "I think it is fair to say there will be something here for everyone interested in card play, f . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageFurther Adventures At The Bridge Table (E-BOOK)
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $13.99  Sale Price: $11.19  You Save: 20%
172 pages. E-book (PDF)

Sparkling Card Play Awaits... This book takes the reader further along the path traversed by the acclaimed Card by Card. The author presents intriguing problems in declarer play and defense and follows them with comprehensive analysis, given with a light touch and the occasional entertaining diversion. "I think it is fair to say there will be something here for everyone interested in card play, f . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageThe Contested Auction
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $24.95  Price: $28.94
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336 pages. Paperback. Also available as an E-book.

Roy Hughes first book, Building a Bidding System, has become a must-read for expert pairs looking to develop effective constructive bidding methods. Here, beginning by establishing what the structure needs to accomplish, Hughes discusses competitive bidding, and recommends useful methods and agreements. The book covers in detail many topics that have seen only cursory treatment in print up to now. . . . read more.

                                   
Item ImageThe Contested Auction (E-BOOK)
by Roy Hughes
List Price: $9.99  Sale Price: $7.99  You Save: 20%
336 pages. E-book (PDF • EPUB • MOBI)

Roy Hughes first book, Building a Bidding System, has become a must-read for expert pairs looking to develop effective constructive bidding methods. Here, beginning by establishing what the structure needs to accomplish, Hughes discusses competitive bidding, and recommends useful methods and agreements. The book covers in detail many topics that have seen only cursory treatment in print up to now. . . . read more.