{"product_id":"basic-bridge-9780600608035","title":"Basic Bridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a quick and easy beginners course in the worlds most popular card game. From evaluating the hand to complex bidding tactics  here is everything needed for a sound grounding in bridge. Even beginners will play with confidence when they have these easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams as a guide. Simple explanations of all the rules  plus illustrations of sample hands and scoring  provide the basics. A \"get to know bridge\" section explains the pack  choosing partners  shuffling  dealing  sorting  tricks and trumps  notations  and much more. Extensive coverage on bidding includes values for games and slams; a variety of openings; the denial pass; a change of suit response; several responses to opponents bids; defensive and sacrifice bidding; and a huge range of other options. Move on to actual play with advice on choosing a strategy  the finesse  assuming split honors  drawing trumps  trumping losers in dummy  defenders and safety play  and card signaling. A quick reference scoring table plus a glossary of bridge terms complete this thorough package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67922781634613,"sku":"ByrdShop_0600608034","price":64.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780600608035.jpg?v=1794086792","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/basic-bridge-9780600608035","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}