{"product_id":"the-joy-of-bridge-paul-mendelson-9781786751379","title":"The Joy of Bridge: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Your Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compendium of the key elements of bidding, declarer play and defence, amusing hands and bridge stories, written for the social bridge player, but with much for more experienced players too.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrush up your knowledge on the key areas of your game, so that, wherever you play - kitchen, local group or club - you will be more likely to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEschewing most conventions, everyday bidding problems are solved logically and clearly, declarer play techniques, from the ubiquitous 3NT to tricky little part-scores, are broken down into the crucial areas for consideration, and defensive decisions are made easier by knowing exactly the target for which you are striving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor forty years, Paul Mendelson has lectured live and online and, along with his easy-to-follow guidance, The Joy of Bridge shares a selection of his infamously entertaining stories and hands. Paul's aim is always to encourage bridge players, at any level, to stop trying to remember what to do, but simply to think instead so that solutions to problems become readily apparent and play becomes easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Mendelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1786751372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781786751379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Head Start\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Paul Mendelson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44598209609983,"sku":"9781786751379","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eadf7b4d-b1c1-4fdd-8396-e02734e30bd1.jpg?v=1702381210","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-joy-of-bridge-paul-mendelson-9781786751379","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}