Defensive Play at Bridge

Planning the Play of a Bridge Hand, by the same author team, (978 1897106 51 8), was named the 2010 Book of the Year by the American Bridge Teachers' Association. Building on the success of that title, this book gives the near-beginner a chance to practice the principles on which sound defensive play is based, from the opening lead onwards. This is not just a series of problem hands, however. Each section contains a brief introduction of its topic, and the ideas are reinforced with carefully explained solutions and helpful tips throughout.

Barbara Seagram is one of North America's leading bridge teachers. A Canadian author with more than a dozen titles to her name, her 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know (978 1894154 07 9) is the bestselling bridge book of the last fifty years. David Bird is the bridge correspondent for the London Evening Standard and author of more than 100 books on bridge. He lives near Southampton.