Written by one of the foremost experts on bridge today, a comprehensive, three-week, day-by-day program on all aspects of bridge play. Basic Bridge in Three Weeks is the first major book in ten years to cover every facet of modern bridge. Written for the beginning and intermediate player, it proceeds step by step through each phase of the game, from first deal to opening bids, responses, doubles, second bids, game, no-trump bids, slams and more. Each "day," or lesson of instruction, includes a clear text on bidding and play, as well as questions to reinforce the principles discussed, and key points to remember. By the end of the three-week program, the reader will have reached the level of strong intermediate play. The book explains bridge conventions, traditional and modern styles, as well as laws and scoring, including the 1987 changes in bridge laws. This is the guide every player short of the expert level will need to move toward bridge mastery."--Back cover.