Tao Of Bridge: 200 Principles To Transform Your Game And Your Life Book

	Introduction	ix
Chapter 1	A Game Unlike Any Other	1
Chapter 2	The Cards in Your Hand	7
Chapter 3	Bidding-The Language of Bridge	15
Chapter 4	The Opening Bid-Getting in the First Shot	26
Chapter 5	Talking Back to Partner-Keeping the Conversation Going	39
Chapter 6	To Pass or Not to Pass	48
Chapter 7	It's a Bidder's Game	58
Chapter 8	The Tools You Use-Conventions That Have Nothing to Do with Meetings	67
Chapter 9	Counterattacks-When the Opponents Fire the First Shot	75
Chapter 10	Situational Strategy-When the "Wrong" Move Can Be Right	85
Chapter 11	Taking Risks	93
Chapter 12	Tricks-The Essence of the Game	102
Chapter 13	Numbers to Know	114
Chapter 14	Protect Your Assets	123
Chapter 15	Counting-Unlocking the Door to Your Tricks	130
Chapter 16	Be a Squeezer	143
Chapter 17	On the Defensive	151
Chapter 18	Seeing Things-The Art of Visualization	159
Chapter 19	Working on Your Game	167
Chapter 20	Strategies for Rubber Bridge and Teams	174
Chapter 21	Strategies for Pairs	181
Chapter 22	Tricks of the Trade	189
Chapter 23	Gaining a True Understanding of Bridge	200
Chapter 24	Developing Your Style	207
Chapter 25	Bad Habits-Always Leave Home Without Them	213
Chapter 26	Keeping Your Mind in the Game	220
Chapter 27	Partnership Care	231
Chapter 28	Growth Patterns	242
Chapter 29	Honor the Game	251