Download or read book Improve Your Declarer Play written by Baron Barclay and published by Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second title in Audrey Grant's Bookmark Series teaches how to implement the endplay in bridge. In some suit combinations it's better to have the suit led by the opponents into the declarer's strength. Learn how to recognize suits better led by defender, identify the exit card, eliminate defenders' options and play the throw-in. There are explanatory hands plus ten practice deals. Fold-out bookmark flaps reference the essential ideas.
Download or read book Five Tips to Simplify Entries written by Audrey Grant and published by Audrey Grant Bridge Guides. This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instruction for playing the hand in bridge
Download or read book Audrey Grant s Better Bridge written by Audrey Grant and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book tells you everything you need to know about the most widely accepted bidding methods. Read about the secrets of hand evaluation that can dramatically improve your game. Learn how to describe your hand to partner so that the partnership can find its way to the best contract. Discover new concepts that keep the bidding conversation straightforward. You'll be confident when you go to your next bridge game because you'll have the solid foundation needed to handle any bidding sequence."--Back cover
Download or read book Five Steps to Simplify Card Combinations written by Audrey Grant and published by Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Bridge Guide simplifies card combinations, making them accessible to players with a wide range of experience and skill. It's a practical book because the combinations are seen in the context of an entire deal.Part I - An Introduction to the Five TipsIn each of the five segments, a tip is introduced. Deals are included in Part I to illustrate the tips.Part II - A Collection of Instructional DealsThe basic and finer points of card combinations are introduced through sixteen carefully constructed deals. The first in the collection is straightforward yet complete with the basic ideas about handling card combinations. The deals become more challenging. Deals #15 and #16, the Famous Deals, show how world-class players handle card combinations. The Bridge QuizOn the odd-numbered pages, the Instructional Deals are shown in a Bridge Quiz format. The Suggested Bidding, Opening Lead, and the first steps in Planning the Play are given. The Bridge Quiz poses a challenge for the declarer to decide how to play the deal. Turn the page to see the Suggested Play and the Conclusion. BookmarksEssential ideas are summarized on the four bookmarks.The Declarer's Plan bookmark can help declarer make a habit of using the plan before playing to the first trick. This bookmark can be placed over the even-numbered pages, starting on page 20, opposite the Bridge Quiz on page 21. The bookmark, Five Tips to Simplify Card Combinations, can be placed over the odd-numbered pages when reading the answer to a Bridge Quiz as a reminder of the specific tip being applied. There are two reference bookmarks: one is the Probability of Suit Distributions in the Defenders' Hands and the other is Combinations Providing More Than a 50% Chance of Success.Opening Lead GuidelinesDeclarer reviews the auction and analyzes the opening lead when implementing Declarer's Plan. For your convenience, standard Opening Lead Guidelines are included on page 53.The GlossaryItalicized words in the text are defined in the Glossary, with page references for where the terms first appear.The PublishingThe Audrey Grant Bridge Guide series is published with the reader in mind. The two-color printing highlights the hearts and diamonds in red, making the book easier to read. The specific binding method allows the front and back covers to be put together without harming the book. This makes it possible for the book to lay flat on the table.We hope you enjoy your adventure with card combinations. Thank you for being part of Better Bridge.
Download or read book Five Plant Gardens written by Nancy J. Ondra and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With literally hundreds of choices, it can be overwhelming to decide which perennials to plant in your garden. Nancy J. Ondra takes the stressful guesswork out of perennial garden planning by offering 52 vibrant designs, each made up of only five plants. Ondra tailors each simple design to a specific set of growing conditions, with plenty of tips to help your planting mature. Enjoy gardens full of sun-drenched blooming flowers and shade-loving greenery for years to come.
Download or read book Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks written by Wendy Laura Belcher and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides you with all the tools you need to write an excellent academic article and get it published.
Download or read book The Lazy Genius Way written by Kendra Adachi and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2020 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be productive without sacrificing peace of mind using Lazy Genius principles that help you focus on what really matters and let go of what doesn't. If you need a comprehensive strategy for a meaningful life but are tired of reading stacks of self-help books, here is an easy way that actually works. No more cobbling together life hacks and productivity strategies from dozens of authors and still feeling tired. The struggle is real, but it doesn't have to be in charge. With wisdom and wit, the host of The Lazy Genius Podcast, Kendra Adachi, shows you that it's not about doing more or doing less; it's about doing what matters to you. In this book, she offers fourteen principles that are both practical and purposeful, like a Swiss army knife for how to be a person. Use them in combination to "lazy genius" anything, from laundry and meal plans to making friends and napping without guilt. It's possible to be soulful and efficient at the same time, and this book is the blueprint. The Lazy Genius Way isn't a new list of things to do; it's a new way to see. Skip the rules about getting up at 5 a.m. and drinking more water. Let's just figure out how to be a good person who can get stuff done without turning into The Hulk. These Lazy Genius principles--such as Decide Once, Start Small, Ask the Magic Question, and more--offer a better way to approach your time, relationships, and piles of mail, no matter your personality or life stage. Be who you already are, just with a better set of tools.
Download or read book Play of the Hand written by Audrey Grant and published by Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies. This book was released on 1999-10-26 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on basic concepts of play of hand. Bidding tactics reviewed.
Download or read book Bidding Topics written by Eric Rodwell and published by Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This books contains articles adapted into book form that have been designed for all levels of player: by starting with the basics on the topic and gradually filling in details up to expert level, I hope to frame the issues in a way all can understand and also raise issues for a partnership to discuss. The techniques in this book are sustainable and can be incorporated into any bidding system. Learn from the best and see instant improvement in your results at the bridge table.
Download or read book The Impact of Opening Leads Against Notrump Contracts written by Audrey Grant and published by Audrey Grant Better Bridge. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's generally accepted that defense is the most difficult part of the game. Audrey's latest book takes a look at defending against notrump contracts with a focus on the opening lead and how it impacts the subsequent defense. The book covers: the oldest maxim, fourth highest 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'; there are 16 practice deals. The book is for the advancing player."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Getting Things Done written by David Allen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book Lifehack calls "The Bible of business and personal productivity." "A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'"—Fast Company Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen’s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. “GTD” is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots. Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.
Download or read book Playing to Win written by Alan G. Lafley and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how companies must pinpoint business strategies to a few critically important choices, identifying common blunders while outlining simple exercises and questions that can guide day-to-day and long-term decisions.
Download or read book Confessions of an HR Pro written by Julie Turney and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help you to regain your HR mojo, find your community and gain clarity on your way forward. Based on real-life experiences from HR Professionals who felt just like you at some point in their careers, you will learn about our moments of defeat and triumph. I wrote this book because I believe that we need more transparency in our HR community. Enough about what we need to do and more about how we are actually navigating our careers in this space.Read this book to:Learn how to navigate working with a bad boss Understand what it takes to be the best recruiter you can beDiscover how Agile ways of working can improve your workflowLearn how to become more inclusive in building your HR teamLearn why your mental health and well-being mattersUnderstand how to build resilience through making mistakesDiscover how to build your HR Community/tribe
Download or read book Bridge at a Glance written by Audrey Grant and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridge at a Glance - Expanded Version - now with a glossary and pages dedicated to Duplicate and Chicago scoring. This is a quick reference guide of the material in Audrey Grant's award-winning Bridge Basics series. These summaries work in conjunction with her books which provide the reasoning behind these guidelines. This 37-page booklet fits right inside your convention card holder for easy reference. -- Publisher website.
Download or read book The Bullet Journal Method written by Ryder Carroll and published by Fourth Estate. This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Transform your life using the Bullet Journal Method, the revolutionary organisational system and worldwide phenomenon. The Bullet Journal Method will undoubtedly transform your life, in more ways than you can imagine' Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning In his long-awaited first book, Ryder Carroll, the creator of the enormously popular Bullet Journal organisational system, explains how to use his method to: * TRACK YOUR PAST: using nothing more than a pen and paper, create a clear, comprehensive, and organised record of your thoughts and goals. * ORDER YOUR PRESENT: find daily calm by prioritising and minimising your workload and tackling your to-do list in a more mindful and productive way. * PLAN YOUR FUTURE: establish and appraise your short-term and long-term goals, plan more complex projects simply and effectively, and live your life with meaning and purpose. Like many of us, Ryder Carroll tried everything to get organised - countless apps, systems, planners, you name it. Nothing really worked. Then he invented his own simple system that required only pen and paper, which he found both effective and calming. He shared his method with a few friends, and before long he had a worldwide viral movement. The system combines elements of a wishlist, a to-do list, and a diary. It helps you identify what matters and set goals accordingly. By breaking long-term goals into small actionable steps, users map out an approachable path towards continual improvement, allowing them to stay focused despite the crush of incoming demands. But this is much more than a time management book. It's also a manifesto for what Ryder calls "intentional living": making sure that your beliefs and actions align. Even if you already use a Bullet Journal, this book gives you new exercises to become more calm and focused, new insights on how to prioritise well, and a new awareness of the power of analogue tools in a digital world. *** This book has been printed with three different colour designs, black, Nordic blue and emerald. We are unable to accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be assigned to orders at random. ***
Download or read book The 5 Levels of Leadership written by John C. Maxwell and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this helpful book to learn about the leadership tools to fuel success, grow your team, and become the visionary you were meant to be. True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To become more than "the boss" people follow only because they are required to, you have to master the ability to invest in people and inspire them. To grow further in your role, you must achieve results and build a team that produces. You need to help people to develop their skills to become leaders in their own right. And if you have the skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership—where experience will allow you to extend your influence beyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit of others. The 5 Levels of Leadership are: 1. Position—People follow because they have to. 2. Permission—People follow because they want to. 3. Production—People follow because of what you have done for the organization. 4. People Development—People follow because of what you have done for them personally. 5. Pinnacle—People follow because of who you are and what you represent. Through humor, in-depth insight, and examples, internationally recognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell describes each of these stages of leadership. He shows you how to master each level and rise up to the next to become a more influential, respected, and successful leader.
Download or read book Atomic Habits written by James Clear and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 20 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; design your environment to make success easier; get back on track when you fall off course; ...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.
