Better Bridge Magazine

Published by Baron Barclay this bi-monthly magazine features articles by Audrey Grant, David Lindop, leading experts, and more. Some of the past articles that have appeared in the magazine can be found by visiting the Articles section of this website.

The magazine is only available from Baron Barclay Bridge Supply.
Click here to order or call 1-800-274-2221.

$29 US per year   ($50 for two years)

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Learn to Play Bridge with Audrey Grant - Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction

This program is designed for the absolute beginner. The material is presented in a clear, well-organized format, moving smoothly from one topic to the next. It's based on the most up-to-date information the game has to offer. This is an exceptional program created by a top international educator, a world-class player, and an award-winning bridge software company. By working together, they have created a program which will provide you with the basics of how the game is played in an enjoyable and straightforward manner.

• It comes with the option of sound. Audrey Grant reads the lesson material so you can focus on the hands and the concepts illustrated on the screen.
   
• There are high-quality graphics that resize to match any screen resolution.
   
• You'll play with skilled robots to help you develop good card play techniques. You play each of the practice deals and then compare your results with those of an experienced player.
   
• There are 29 quizzes, each with ten questions. A Progress Screen keeps track of your results. You know which questions you answered correctly, which you didn't answer, and those you need to try again.
   
• The "For the Curious" Section gives extra tips when you are on defense.

To see an interactive sample of the first lesson click here

Audrey Grant's Bridge Master 2000
Software by Fred Gitelman (BridgeBase)

Bridge Master for Windows is an educational computer program that is certain to improve your declarer play technique. The program will present you with a series of instructional bridge deals to play.

Bridge Master always defends perfectly. If you make a mistake as declarer, your contract will be defeated.

Each deal is accompanied by an animated "bridge movie" that explains the correct line of play as well as the reasoning that leads to the solution.

In this edition, Audrey Grant has designed 117 deals specifically covering basic play technique. There are also 30 more advanced deals included. Additional sets of deals are available.

$44.95 US

Bridge At A Glance

Bridge At a Glance is a quick reference of the material in the award-winning Audrey Grant Bridge Basics series.

These summaries work in conjunction with the books which present the reasoning behind the guidelines.

This booklet contains 32 pages.

$9.95 US

Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction

** Winner of the ABTA 2003 Book of the Year award **

This book starts at the beginning, introducing the mechanics of the game through its history. It covers the fundamentals of the three aspects of the game . . . bidding, play, and defense. The concepts and information presented are the most current and accurate available, developed with the assistance of the game’s top champions. The material is presented in a clear, well-organized format, moving smoothly from one topic to the next. Through this book you’ll be taking the first steps into the magical world of bridge.

$11.95 US

Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction : Coded Cards

The coded cards for Bridge Basics 1 are 32 different deals, indicated by the boxes numbered 1-32 on the back of each card. Each box is color-coded to show which player is dealt the card. An underline indicates the dealer. The cards compliment the Bridge Basics I teacher's manual and textbook.

$8 US

Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction : Teachers Manual

The Teachers Manual for Bridge Basics 1 features Audrey Grant's innovative and highly successful approach to teaching bridge with lesson by lesson instructions and reprintable teacher materials in the back.

$19.95 - Available from Baron Barclay for teachers using the Bridge Basics 1 texts

Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding

This book covers the concepts needed when both sides are bidding for the contract. It introduces the basic competitive tools--preemptive opening bids, overcalls, and takeout doubles. The concepts and information presented are the most current available, developed with the assistance of the game's top champions. This paperback which was published in October 2004, contains 202 pages.

$11.95 US

Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding : Coded Cards

The coded cards for Bridge Basics 2 are 32 different deals, indicated by the boxes numbered 1-32 on the back of each card. Each box is color-coded to show which player is dealt the card. An underline indicates the dealer. The cards compliment the Bridge Basics 2 textbook.

$8 US

Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding: Teachers Manual

The Teachers Manual for Bridge Basics 2 features more of Audrey Grant's innovative and highly successful techniques to teaching bridge with lesson by lesson instructions and reprintable teacher materials in the back.

$19.95 - Available from Baron Barclay for teachers using the Bridge Basics 2 texts

Bridge Basics 3: Popular Conventions

Audrey Grant does it again with an amazing new book, Popular Conventions, the third book in a series. It covers everything from playing at a party table to a tournament table; Popular Conventions teaches you the core conventions that will strengthen your game for sure. It introduces you to the Stayman conventions, Jacoby transfer bids, the strong artifical two club opening, Blackwood and Gerber. This book gives you a chance to get ahead and win!

$11.95 US

Bridge Basics 3: Popular Conventions: Teachers Manual

The Teachers Manual for Bridge Basics 3 features more of Audrey Grant's innovative and highly successful techniques to teaching bridge with lesson by lesson instructions and reprintable teacher materials in the back.

Available on request from Better Bridge for teachers using the Bridge Basics 3 texts 

THE IMPACT OF OPENING LEADS AGAINST NOTRUMP CONTRACTS - How to Take More Trickson Defense

It's generally accepted that defense is the most challenging part of the game. Audrey's latest book simplifies defense by taking a look at defending against notrump contracts. With a focus on the opening lead and how it impacts the subsequent defense, the book covers:

• Maxims for opening leads
  • The oldest maxim, fourth from longest and strongest...and why it has stood the test of time.
  • When to lead partner's suit...and which card to lead.
  • Why you should avoid leading the opponents' suit...and what to do if you can't.
  • What to lead from a sequence...and why it matters.
  • When to lead the 'top of nothing.'
  • When it's time to 'take the tricks and run.'
    


• Guidelines for handling entries
  • When taking the losses early is the key to success.
  • Why the high card from the short side works.
  • Why playing two honors on the same trick can be good bridge.
  • Why second hand high can be an expert play.

The book is for players with a wide range of experience and skill who want to play better bridge. It includes summaries and practice deals at the end of each chapter which reinforce the concepts.

$9.95 US

For a preview of the book click here

IMPROVING YOUR JUDGMENT : Opening the Bidding

The first call has an impact on the bidding, play and defense of the entire deal. This book introduces concepts that will have you confident and capable of making good decisions when you are in a position to open. It includes the Guidelines of 15 and 20, light opening bids, pre-emptive bids and strong Two Clubs.

$11.95 US

Opening the Bidding : Coded Cards

The coded cards for Opening the Bidding are 32 different deals, indicated by the boxes numbered 1-32 on the back of each card. Each box is color-coded to show which player is dealt the card. An underline indicates the dealer. The cards compliment the Opening the Bidding textbook.

$8 US

IMPROVING YOUR JUDGMENT : Doubles 

Understanding the many uses of the double can dramatically improve your game. This book reviews the basics and introduces tools to improve your judgment. It covers takeout doubles, advancing the double, rebids by the doubler and advancer, balancing and other doubles.

$11.95 US

Doubles: Coded Cards

The coded cards for Doubles are 32 different deals, indicated by the boxes numbered 1-32 on the back of each card. Each box is color-coded to show which player is dealt the card. An underline indicates the dealer. The cards compliment the Doubles textbook.

$8 US

2/1 Game Force

This book covers the basics of Two-Over-One Game Force, a popular variation of Standard American bidding methods. The reader is shown how a small modification can make it easier for the partnership to:

• Get to the best game contract.
• Explore the possibility of slam.

It also describes how using a response of 1NT as a forcing bid can improve the partnership results, even on partscore hands.

The book is filled with helpful features such as summaries, quizzes, and carefully-constructed sample deals at the end of each chapter. Additional practice deals give the reader an opportunity to become more familiar with each of the concepts introduced in Two-Over-One Game Force.

$19.95 US