Avani is the new kid in town, and she’s not happy about it. Everyone in school thinks she’s weird, especially the girls in her Flower Scouts troop. Is it so weird to think scouting should be about fun
Originally published in 1980, this book quickly became recognized as a 'must-read' for any would-be bridge expert, and has never been out of print. Now, almost 30 years later, the author has revised, updated and expanded it to take into account modern developments in the theory and practice of competitive bidding. Anyone serious about improving their game needs to own a copy of this book.Alfred Sheinwold's review of the original edition: 'If you read only one bridge book this year, this should be it.'
Third and final volume in the series by one of the best bridge writers in the world, which offers expert tips for bridge players, originally published in limited-circulation pamphlets twenty years ago
Provides storage ideas for different rooms in the house, and how to fit a wide variety of shelves, brackets and shelf supports on walls and in alcoves. Includes practical projects for racks, shelves a
Twenty years ago, Mike Lawrence published a series of short booklets for intermediate players, entitled Topics on Bridge, with advice on various aspects of bidding and card play. Long unavailable, thi
An illustrated guide to tiling surfaces in the house, using ceramic, vinyl, cork and lino tiles. It includes expert advice for tiling walls, splashbacks, floors, borders and worktops. It offers detail
Modern systems and materials mean that most domestic plumbing jobs are now well within the scope of do-it-your selfers?from simple repairs to major home improvements. This guide begins with the basic
An instant guide to basic techniques, including preparing surfaces, filling cracks, and the best way to apply paints and varnishes. Features advice about the various types of paint such as matt, eggsh
This revised and expanded edition examines bridge auctions where the opponents bid something and you have the opportunity to either let them have it or to balance. The cost of not balancing can be huge, but you must weigh the cost of passing against the cost of bidding and getting a bad result. Lawrence's discussion of hand evaluation and planning a balancing auction goes beyond generic rules. Hundreds of examples help you develop judgment.
Each chapter takes a principle, helps the reader understand it, and gives examples, plus a quiz on the subject. A great help if you seem to guess right half the time or less when playing the dummy.
In his original Judgment at Bridge, Mike Lawrence gave us a lot of great advice on how to think at the bridge table. In Judgment at Bridge 2, Mike continues with his guidance on how to approach the ga
The definitive book on the oldest – and most useful – convention in bridge, the takeout double. Originally published in 1994, this book quickly became recognized as a 'must-read' for any would-be bridge expert, and has never been out of print. Now, almost twenty years later, the author has revised and updated the text to take into account modern developments in competitive bidding, one of the most rapidly changing parts of the game, not least in the new and varied uses of doubles. Anyone who is at all serious about improving their game needs to own a copy of this book.Ron Andersen's comment on the original edition: 'Everything you need to know about takeout doubles is in this book. My only criticism is that it is long overdue.'
