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It's a comprehensive guide that caters to both avid poker players aiming to hone their abilities and newcomers looking to gain a solid foundation in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese contributions position Paul Mendelson as a distinguished voice in \u003cem\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/em\u003e categories, with a focus on the intellectual nourishment that comes from mastering classic card games. Each book promises to enhance your approach towards these timeless games, making them an excellent addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-joy-of-bridge-by-paul-mendelson-9781786751379","title":"The Joy of Bridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Joy of Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e is a compendium of the key elements of bidding, declarer play and defence, filled with amusing hands and bridge stories. Written for the social bridge player, this book also offers much for more experienced players. It is a collection of tips, techniques, and examples designed to enhance your knowledge in key areas of the game, ensuring you are more likely to succeed, whether you're playing in the kitchen, at a local group, or in a club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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 critical areas for consideration. Defensive decisions are made easier by knowing the exact target for which you are striving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor forty years, Paul has lectured live and online, and alongside his easy-to-follow guidance, \u003cem\u003eThe Joy of Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e shares a selection of his infamously entertaining stories and hands. His aim is always to encourage bridge players, at any level, to stop trying to remember what to do but simply to think instead, making solutions to problems readily apparent and play more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Mendelson is a writer for theatre and television and has been the bridge columnist for the \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e for over a quarter of a century. He is the author of fifteen non-fiction titles on mind-sports such as bridge and poker, as well as a crime novelist whose first novel, \u003cem\u003eThe First Rule of Survival\u003c\/em\u003e, was shortlisted for the CWA Golden Dagger Crime Novel of the Year in 2014. His second novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Serpentine Road\u003c\/em\u003e, was long-listed for the same prize in 2015. Both have been translated into several languages, and a television adaptation is in preparation. 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