DAVID BIRD

Bridge Made Easy is a short, simple and no-fuss little book which will help you get to grips with this popular pastime. The tips inside will help you develop techniques and play with confidence. At just 96pp, it is ideal for anyone whos new to the game, but keen to sharpen their skills - and their brain.

Are you ready to take your bridge game to the next level? Improve Your Bridge will help you develop your technique and strengthen your game. This new edition has been fully updated with fresh design and interactive features as well as insider tips from the author to help give your game the winning edge. It is written by one of the UKs leading authorities in bridge, David Bird, who has written over 70 books on the subject and is the bridge columnist for the Mail on Sunday and the Evening Standard. It has everything you need to know about advanced bidding conventions and coverage of defence. It is perfect for intermediate level players, those who are interested in joining a bridge club or tournament, or for those taking a 2nd or 3rd year bridge course.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of bridge.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt and how to use it.

Win at Bridge is a fun and interactive way to get to grips with the basics of this popular leisure pastime. It is often difficult to master the rules of play and the art of bidding well, but this newly updated edition will give you all the tools you need to start playing confidently.Originally written by Terence Reese, the world authority in bridge, it has now been revised by David Bird, one of Britains top bridge writers. It is packed with interactive quizzes, insights and insider tips to perfect your technique and build up your skill. You can also assess your progress throughout the book with self-tests and chapter summaries.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of bridge.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt and how to use it.

This brand new, three-level series, provides coverage of the Cambridge Secondary 1 maths curriculum framework. Written by an experienced author team, the series comprises a comprehensive Student Book, extensive Workbook and supportive Teacher Guide. Development of the series is strongly guided by the latest expert research in mathematics education, show-casing best practice teaching methods such as: giving a clear model of learning; carefully sequenced conceptual understanding; flexibility in the use of the resources; the incorporation of reflection opportunities.The comprehensive Teachers Guide is a highly flexible resource which provides teachers with teaching and learning support to deliver the curriculum.Features include: Starter: ideas for introducing the topic Tip: helpful and practical hints for the teacher Beware: warning of a potential pitfall, or potential misunderstanding or confusion for learners Fix and Stretch: activities which will particularly help struggling students, or stretch the more able ones Problem solving: ideas for developing this core, underpinning aspect of the curriculum Alternative approaches and activities (including tasks and games) Support to help teachers pace lessons for individual abilities Ideas to make practical use of technology for mathematics learning, such as using the computer to create spreadsheets, tables and charts to represent results End-of-chapter tests, to check progress Provides support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics curriculum framework from 2011. We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this title.