Expert player outlines rules, scoring, and etiquette of duplicate bridge. Taking nothing for granted, he explains everything from the basics — how hands are moved from round to round, etc. — to duplicate bridge philosophy, assessing strength of your contract, when to take risks, more.
Win at Poker by Jeff Rubens Lucid coverage of poker fundamentals, subtleties: draw, stud, variants; card-counting; betting strategy; more. Includes quizzes, sample hands; appendix on poker laws; more.
Bridge for Bright Beginners by Terence Reese Common terms, fundamentals of offensive and defensive bidding and play made clear. 130 bidding hands, 18 sample games. Summary of bidding.
Win at Backgammon by Millard Hopper Secrets for best opening and ending moves, as well as basic strategies of middle game play — running, blocking and back games. An excellent combination of instructions, hints, suggestions, diagrams, and problems.
