Bridge Books for Beginners 6

Beginner bridge books for Acol players                   .. . The ABC of Contract Bridge Ben Cohen, Rhoda Lederer .. .. "The ABC of Contract Bridge" by Ben Cohen and Rhoda Lederer is a complete outline of the Acol bidding system and the card play of contract bridge, especially prepared for beginners   "Bridge for Complete Beginners" by Paul Mendelson is a very simple basic guide for those with no knowledge of bridge at all. It teaches the Acol System as used in the UK - a weak NoTrump and 4-card majors.                   .. .. Bread and Butter Bidding Brian Senior .. .. What am I trying to tell my partner? This and all the beginner's questions are answered in "Bread and Butter Bidding" by Brian Senior through a series of exercises which impart a firm understanding of Acol bidding.   "Bridge for Beginners" by Zia Mahmood and Audrey Grant is a complete bridge course on (Acol) bidding, play and defence for the complete beginner. It includes test hands to involve the student at each point.                   "The Daily Telegraph Easy Guide To Acol Bridge" by Patrick Jourdain is a guide to the traditional Acol system of bidding, suitable for social players and beginners or newcomers to the game of bridge. The book explains some of the logic behind bridge bidding. Only essential conventions are covered, as well as the rudiments of play, defence and scoring. Jeremy Flint and John Gullick pooled their enormous experience of playing and teaching  bridge to produce this invaluable guide for absolute beginners, as well as those who would welcome a refresher course. "The First Bridge Book" follows the very latest methods of teaching the game from bridge schools and follows also the Acol system of bidding. All the rules, conventions, and terms are explained here, systematically and sensibly for the newcomer. It's Acol, so not suitable for Standard American players.                   "How to Play Bridge (British Edition)" by Peter Arnold is a quick and easy beginner's course to the world's most popular card game. Simple Explanations of the rules, plus clear illustrations of sample hands and scoring. Tactical tips and advice on pitfalls to avoid so you can play and win with confidence. Unavailable at Amazon.co.uk.                 "No Fear Bridge Notes: Bidding and Scoring"' by Leigh Harding is a clear and simple guide to basic Acol bidding ("Standard English"). Suitable for beginners bridge or for anyone who needs to brush up their knowledge of the basic Acol bridge bidding sequences.                             "Teach Your Child Acol Bridge" by Ron Klinger is a beginner's book specifically designed for teaching a child.   "Acol Bridge for Bright Beginners" by Hugh Kelsey and Andrew Kambites presents clearly-explained chapters on bidding (using Acol) and the play of the cards.                   .. .. Winning Ways at Bridge Rhoda Lederer & David Griffiths .. .. "Winning Ways at Bridge" by Rhoda Lederer and David Griffiths presents a s explanation of Acol bidding for the beginner.   .. .. Basic Acol .. Rhoda Lederer & Ben Cohen .. .. "Basic Acol" by Ben Cohen and Rhoda Lederer is suitable for the beginner to intermediate level, this is an updated edition of a popular bridge book.                   "All About Acol" by Ben Cohen teaches you you need to know about the Acol systen of bidding.   .. .. Calling a Spade a Spade Ben Cohen & Rhoda Barrow .. .. "Calling a Spade a Spade" by Ben Cohen and Rhoda Barrow shows you the Acol bidding system in action.                   The EBU's Really Easy Bridge series by Sandra Landy     The English Bridge Union (EBU) have produced a comprehensive selection of books aimed at beginners. The author, Sandra Landy, is a former World Champion and highly regarded teacher. She reviewed the Acol system, as now played, and put together a joined-up system called 'Standard English' suitable for teaching to beginners.                                 "Really Easy Bidding" by Sandra Landy is the definitive book on the Standard English bidding system. It also provides a sound foundation for playing bridge at the highest levels. Anyone learning bridge from an EBU trained teacher should be learning this system. Moreover it is sufficiently consistent with the Acol that was taught 25 years ago that anyone that can play this system is in a good position to play with almost any Acol player. This is the basic reference book that should be owned by anyone that is serious about learning Acol. Whenever you have a bidding problem use this book to look up what should have happened. When you hardly ever need it are you ready to move on.                             "Really Easy Modern Acol" by Sandra Landy builds on the methods of those in Really Easy Bidding. If you plan to play competitively get this book and study it carefully. But be warned: once you advance beyond the basic level of Acol there are few standards. To play most of the methods and conventions in this book you need to buy two copies: one for yourself and another for your bridge partner. Or buy from Amazon.co.uk.                   "Really East Play With Trumps" teaches you the basics of how to play trump contracts.   "Really East Play With No Trumps" by Sandra Landy teaches you the basics of how to play trump contracts.                   "Really Easy Defense" by Sandra Landy   "Really Easy Mistakes" by Sandra Landy                   "Really Easy Practice 2" by Sandra Landy                         For more advanced Acol books see book reviews page 14                             to Beginner Bridge Books page 1 to Beginner Bridge Books page 2 to Beginner Bridge Books page 3 to Beginner Bridge Books page 4 to Beginner Bridge Books page 5 to Beginner Bridge Books page 7 (children)     go to the bridge book review index or Bridge book reviews page: - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 , 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 89, 98, 99.       Visit Bridge Books website for a list of bridge books categorised by content and level.