Description

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Including poker, bridge, family games and solitaires This expertly presented book gives all the information needed to begin playing cards, with advice on the rules and strategies of each game. The first section, Card Games, covers fun and classic games for family and friends. The second section, Poker, guides you through all the basic information needed to play poker. The third section introduces the game of Bridge with basic bidding, card play and defence approaches all explained. For every card game there is an description of the type of pack required, ideal age, playing and scoring, and plenty of diagrams of sample games. This highly illustrated guide is a great resource for all card game enthusiasts. Suitable for all levels of player, this practical book will teach you everything you need to play a variety of exciting games.

About the Author

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Jeremy Harwood was a keen card player, with a particular specialism in card games through history. Trevor Sippets is an avid amateur poker player with an interest in live and online sports betting. David Bird is the world's most prolific bridge writer, with over 101 books on the game.