Master Point Press 2009-10 Catalog
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Master Point Press 331 Douglas Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5M 1H2 Canada (416) 781-0351 (416) 781-1831 (fax) www.masterpointpress.com PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP) for our publishing activities. MASTER POINT PRESS ON THE INTERNET 978-1-897106-61-7 www.masteringbridge.com A site for bridge teachers and students, with free downloads (quizzes, handouts, practice hands, etc.), articles, special offers each month, lesson ideas, teacher of the month interview, teacher forum, Q & A zone, and much more. www.masterpointpress.com Our main site for detailed information on all our titles, reviews, author bios and more. www.ebooksbridge.com Electronic versions of bridge books and software for purchase and download. www.bridgeblogging.com A community of MPP authors and other bridge writers, commenting regularly on the bridge scene as well as their latest triumphs and disasters.
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Master Point Press 2009-10 Catalog
Transcript of Master Point Press 2009-10 Catalog
Master Point Press331 Douglas Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5M 1H2Canada
(416) 781-0351(416) 781-1831 (fax)
www.masterpointpress.com
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP) for our publishing activities.
MASTER POINT PRESS ON THE INTERNET
978-1-897106-61-7
www.masteringbridge.com A site for bridge teachers and students, with free downloads(quizzes, handouts, practice hands, etc.), articles, specialoffers each month, lesson ideas, teacher of the month interview, teacher forum, Q & A zone, and much more.
www.masterpointpress.com Our main site for detailed information on all our titles, reviews,author bios and more.
www.ebooksbridge.com Electronic versions of bridge books and software for purchaseand download.
www.bridgeblogging.com A community of MPP authors and other bridge writers, commenting regularly on the bridge scene as well as theirlatest triumphs and disasters.
Bridge,�Probabilityand�InformationRobert F.MacKinnon978-1-897106-53-2CAD 22.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
This book developsthe ideas ofprobability andinformation theory and applies them tobridge in a way no previous author has done.Concepts such as Vacant Spaces, RestrictedChoice, and how splits in one suit affect theprobabilities in other suits are discussed indepth. Readers will emerge with some verypractical advice that will make them moresuccessful players.
The�Mysterious�Multi:How�to�play�it,�howto�play�against�itMark Horton & Jan van Cleeff978-1-897106-56-3CAD 22.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
The Multi TwoDiamonds is a popularconvention among tournament players, yetthis is the first comprehensive modern bookon how it fits into commonly played biddingstructures. The book also covers defensesagainst Multi, making this a valuable bookeven for those who don’t wish to play theconvention themselves.
Bridge�SqueezesComplete,�Rev.�Ed.Clyde E. Love978-1-897106-58-7CAD 24.95 USD 21.95 GBP 13.95
This book was firstpublished in 1959,and quickly becameone of the classics ofthe game. In its newmodernized form, readers will find the ideasmuch more accessible, while handy end-of-chapter quizzes reinforce the concepts.
Bridge�at�the�Enigma
ClubPeter Winkler978-1-897106-59-4CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
This is a book thatcan be enjoyed onseveral levels: 1) as abridge novel with lotsof great deals 2) as a glimpse of what thegame might be like if technology wereapplied to it with more imagination 3) asan exposition of the author’s ideas onencrypted bidding and encrypted signals –bids and plays where in full compliancewith the Laws of Bridge, partners canexchange information that cannot bedeciphered by their opponents.
Breaking�the�Bridge
RulesBarry Rigal978-1-897106-54-9CAD 22.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
This is the first of aplanned four-bookseries on cardplay. Itdeals with situationswhere the playerwho is on lead – defender or declarer, atthe start of the deal or in the middle –needs to do something that is ostensibly‘breaking the rules’.
Deadly�Hold-UpJim Priebe978-1-897106-60-0CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
In the third Art Fraserbridge mystery, anattempted robbery atthe Boston Nationalsends in murder andanother case for thebridge-playing detective.
NEW TITLES 3
The�Pocket�Guide�to�Acol�BridgeMark Horton & Barbara Seagram978-1-897106-46-4CAD 9.95 USD 9.95 GBP 5.95
The original ‘Pocket Guide to Bridge’ hassold more than 30,000 copies since it waspublished in 2002. This version is based onthe Acol bidding system for readers in the UKand other places where it is popular.
Take�All�Your�Chances�At�BridgeEddie Kantar978-1-897106-55-6CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 12.95
Most novice declarers can find a line thatoffers a reasonable chance of success.However, in this book of intermediateproblems, Kantar shows the reader how tocombine options – to take advantage ofall the chances, and bring home thecontract.
The�Complete�Book�on�Overcalls,�2nd�Ed.Mike Lawrence978-1-897106-45-7CAD 24.95 USD 21.95 GBP 13.95
Originally published in 1980, this book hasnever been out of print. Now, almost 30years later, the author has revised, updatedand expanded the book to take intoaccount modern developments in thetheory and practice of competitive bidding.
It’s�Your�CallMarshall Miles978-1-897106-57-0CAD 22.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
For about 25 years, the author was themoderator of an all-star bidding panel for aCalifornia bridge publication. This bookcontains his favorite bidding problems fromthose years, with the panel’s views and Miles’own trenchant comments. A bonus sectionincludes Miles’ recommendations on anumber of cutting-edge bidding ideas.
2 NEW TITLES
NOVEMBER 2009
AUGUST 2009
MARCH 2010 JULY 2010
5BARBARA SEAGRAM
Beginning�BridgeBarbara Seagram & Linda LeeCAD 21.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95978-1-897106-33-4
A comprehensive first course in bridge, takingthe beginner to the point where he or she canplay socially with friends. Can be used in aclassroom setting or for private study.
Master Point Press is proud thatseveral of its publications have beendesignated as 'Book of the Year' by
the American Bridge Teachers’ Association.These titles are indicated with this symbol.
25�Ways�to�Be�a�Better�DefenderBarbara Seagram & David Bird978-1-897106-11-2CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
25�Conventions�You�Should�KnowBarbara Seagram & Marc Smith978-1-894154-07-9CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
25�MORE�Conventions�You�Should�KnowBarbara Seagram & David Bird978-1-894154-65-9CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
25�Ways�to�Take�More�Tricks�as�DeclarerBarbara Seagram & David Bird978-1-894154-47-5CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
25�Ways�to�Compete�in�the�BiddingBarbara Seagram & Marc Smith978-1-894154-22-2CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
The�Pocket�Guide�to�BridgeBarbara Seagram & Ray Lee978-1-894154-41-3CAD 9.95 USD 9.95 GBP 4.95
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FOR ACOL PLAYERS
Barbara Seagram teaches at one
of North America's largest bridge
schools, located in Toronto. She
has been designated a Master
Teacher by the American Bridge
Teachers' Association.
BARBARA SEAGRAM
Playing�cards978-1-897106-50-1CAD 8.00 USD 8.00
Specially codedcards toaccompany the 40practice deals in‘Beginning Bridge’
Teacher�supportmaterial
Quizzes,handouts andother supportmaterialavailable free from
www.masteringbridge.com
25�BridgeConventions�forAcol�PlayersLandy, Horton &Seagram978-1-897106-14-3GBP 11.95 UK & EBOOK ONLY
The�PocketGuide�to�AcolBridgeMark Horton &Barbara Seagram (August 2009 publication)978-1-897106-46-4CAD 9.95 USD 9.95 GBP 5.95
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The�Extra�Edge�inPlayTerence Reese &Julian Pottage978-1-894154-97-0CAD 19.95 USD 16.95
GBP 10.95
Positive�Defense�atBridgeTerence Reese &Julian Pottage978-1-894154-93-2CAD 19.95 USD 16.95
GBP 9.95
Positive�DeclarerPlay�at�BridgeTerence Reese &Julian Pottage978-1-894154-94-9CAD 19.95 USD 16.95
GBP 9.95
Reese�on�PlayTerence Reese978-0-9530218-3-3CAD 21.95 USD 19.95
The�Game�of�BridgeTerence Reese978-0-9530218-6-4CAD 21.95 USD 19.95
Play�Bridge�withReeseTerence Reese978-0-9530218-5-7CAD 24.95 USD 19.95
Story�of�anAccusationTerence Reese978-0-9530218-8-8CAD 29.95 USD 21.95
The name Terence Reese is
synonymous with excellence in bridge
writing. Several of his books are
deservedly regarded as classics in
the literature of the game.
NORTH AMERICA ONLY
Modern�Bridge�DefenseEddie Kantar978-1-894154-02-4CAD 29.95 USD 23.95 GBP 13.95
Advanced�Bridge�Defense��Eddie Kantar978-1-894154-03-1CAD 29.95 USD 23.95 GBP 13.95
Topics�in�Declarer�PlayCDROMEddie Kantar978-1-894154-60-4CAD 39.95 USD 34.95 GBP 21.95
Classic�KantarEddie Kantar978-1-894154-14-7CAD 19.95 USD 14.95 GBP 9.50
Roman�Keycard�Blackwood(5th�Edition)Eddie Kantar978-1-894154-35-8CAD 23.95 USD 22.95 GBP 13.95
Modern�Defense�CDROMEddie Kantar978-1-894154-09-3CAD 39.95 USD 34.95 GBP 21.95
Kantar�on�KontractEddie Kantar978-1-894154-68-0CAD 22.95 USD 16.95 GBP 10.50
Topics�in�Declarer�Play�at�BridgeEddie Kantar978-1-894154-53-6CAD 29.95 USD 23.95 GBP 13.95
Advanced�DefenseCDROMEddie Kantar978-1-894154-10-9CAD 39.95 USD 34.95 GBP 21.95
BARBARA SEAGRAM
TERENCE REESE
Planning�the�Play�of�a�Bridge�HandBarbara Seagram & David Bird978-1-897106-51-8CAD 22.95USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
Beginning bridge players are taught some of thebasic techniques of declarer play: suitestablishment, ruffing losers, the finesse, and soforth. The hard part is learning when each applies.This book, starting from the basics, explains how togo about making a plan as declarer.
EDDIE KANTAR
Eddie Kantar (Santa Monica,
California) is one of the most popular
bridge writers in the world. He is a
former World Champion and has
been inducted into the Bridge Hall of
Fame.
INTERMEDIATE8 9
The�Pocket�Guide�to�2/1Paul Thurston978-1-897106-00-6CAD 9.95 USD 7.95 GBP 4.95
Improve�Your�BiddingJudgmentNeil Kimelman978-1-897106-29-7CAD 19.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
The�Weak�Notrump:How�to�Play�It,�How�toPlay�Against�ItAndy Stark978-1-894154-69-7CAD 22.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
25�Steps�to�Learning�2/1Paul Thurston978-1-894154-46-8CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Clues�from�the�BiddingJulian Pottage978-1-894154-96-3CAD 19.95 USD 16.95 GBP 10.95
To�Bid�or�Not�To�BidLarry Cohen978-1-894154-48-2CAD 24.95 USD 19.95 GBP 11.50
Human�Bridge�ErrorsVolume�1�of�∞Chthonic978-1-897106-27-3CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
25�Bridge�Myths�ExposedDavid Bird978-1-894154-52-9CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Following�the�LAWLarry Cohen978-1-894154-49-9CAD 19.95 USD 15.95 GBP 9.95
Jacoby�2NT978-1-894154-61-1
Roman�KeycardBlackwood978-1-894154-62-8
Splinter�Bids978-1-894154-63-5
Stayman�Auctions978-1-894154-84-0
Jacoby�Transfers978-1-894154-85-7
Four-Suit�Transfers978-1-894154-86-4
Practice�Your�SlamBidding�CDROM978-1-894154-59-8
Practice�Your�NotrumpBidding�CDROM978-1-894154-87-1
*USD $6.95 for Jacoby 2NT,RKB and Splinter Bids
Barbara Seagram, Andy Stark, Linda LeeBooks: CAD 9.95 USD 7.95* GBP 4.50 | CDROMs: CAD 29.95 USD 24.95 GBP 15.95
PRACTICE YOUR BIDDING SERIES
David Bird & Tim Bourke | CAD 13.95 USD 9.95 GBP 6.50
Elimination�Plays978-1-894154-72-7
The�Simple�Squeeze978-1-894154-73-4
Planning�in�Suit�Contracts978-1-894154-74-1
Entry�Management978-1-894154-75-8
Planning�in�Notrump�Contracts978-1-894154-76-5
Endplays�and�Coups978-1-894154-77-2
Avoidance�Play978-1-894154-78-9
Safety�Plays978-1-894154-79-6
Defending�Suit�Contracts978-1-894154-80-2
Reading�the�Cards978-1-894154-81-9
Defending�Notrump�Contracts978-1-894154-82-6
Deceptive�Play978-1894154-83-3
TEST YOUR BRIDGE TECHNIQUE SERIES
Gary�Brown’sLearn�to�PlayBridgeGary Brown978-1-897106-39-6CAD 18.95 USD 17.95 GBP 10.95
Winner of theAmerican BridgeTeachers’Association 2007Book of the Year award in its original self-published edition, this book is intended to bea short first course for people who have neverplayed bridge before.
Bridge�in�3�WeeksAlan Truscott978-1-894154-90-1CAD 13.95USD 9.95GBP 6.95
A comprehensive, 3-week, day-by-daybridge course for theabsolute beginner.Truscott’s unique ‘asset’method of handevaluation is simple, and numerous bridgeteachers have found, it works!
BEGINNER
10 11INTERMEDIATE
Standard�Bidding�with�SAYCNed Downey & Ellen Pomer978-1-897106-03-7CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Bridge�Endplays�forEveryoneDavid Bird978-1-897106-36-5CAD 21.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
A�Bridge�to�Simple�SqueezesJulian Laderman1-978-897106-26-6CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Leading�Questions�in
Bridge�Sally Brock978-1-897106-18-1CAD 19.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.95
Bridge�Squeezes�for�EveryoneDavid Bird978-1-894154-42-0CAD 26.95 USD 19.95 GBP 11.95
A�Bridge�to�InspiredDeclarer�PlayJulian Laderman1-978-897106-44-0CAD 21.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
Bridge�Conventions�inDepthMatthew & Pamela Granovetter978-1-894154-56-7CAD 29.95 USD 23.95 GBP 13.95
Off-Road�Declarer�Play�David Bird978-1-897106-19-8CAD 19.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Master�vs�AmateurMark Horton978-1-897106-22-8CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Misplay�These�Hands�WithMeMark Horton978-1-897106-28-0CAD 19.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
How�Good�Is�Your�Bridge?Danny Roth978-1-897106-32-7CAD 19.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Countdown�to�WinningBridge�(CD-ROM)Tim Bourke & Marc Smith978-1-897106-31-0CAD 34.95 USD 29.95 GBP 18.95
The�Bridge�World's�TestYour�PlayJeff Rubens978-1-894154-43-7CAD 14.95 USD 11.95 GBP 7.50
Play�or�Defend?Julian Pottage978-1-894154-55-0CAD 18.95 USD 13.95 GBP 8.95
Patrick�Jourdain’s�ProblemCornerPatrick Jourdain978-1-894154-47-1CAD 22.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
Bridge�Problems�for�a�NewMillienniumJulian Pottage978-1-894154-28-4CAD 14.95 USD 11.95 GBP 6.50
Defend�These�Hands�With�MeJulian Pottage978-1-897106-08-2CAD 21.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.50
The�Setting�TrickIan McCance978-1-894154-41-9CAD 19.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
PROBLEMS & PUZZLES
InternationalBridge PressAssociationBook of theYear 2004
INTERMEDIATE
(Intermediate continued)
GENERAL INTEREST12 13
The�Encyclopedia�of�CardPlay�Techniques�at�BridgeGuy Levé978-1-897106-25-9CAD 36.95 USD 34.95 GBP 21.95
North�of�the�MasterSolvers’�ClubWritings of Frank Vine978-1-894154-40-2CAD 19.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.50
My�Favorite�52Larry Cohen978-1-894154-48-8CAD 22.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
The�Lone�WolffBobby Wolff978-1-897106-37-2CAD 26.95 USD 24.95 GBP 15.95
Duplicate�Bridge�at�HomeFred Gitelman & MarkHorton978-1-897106-34-1CAD 21.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
Win�the�Bermuda�Bowl�with�MeJeff Meckstroth & Marc Smith978-1-894154-33-8CAD 24.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.50
Playing�with�the�BridgeLegendsBarnet Shenkin978-1-894154-21-5CAD 24.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.50
The�Great�Bridge�ScandalAlan Truscott978-1-894154-67-3CAD 29.95 USD 21.95 GBP 13.95
Bridge�Behind�BarsJulian Pottage & Nick Smith978-1-894154-42-6CAD 21.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
ADVANCED
Competitive�Bidding�in�the21st�CenturyMarshall Miles978-1-894154-13-0CAD 22.95 USD 16.95 GBP 10.50
My�SystemMarshall Miles978-1-897106-23-5CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Master�Class:�Lessons�fromthe�Bridge�TableFred Gitelman978-1-897106-01-3CAD 21.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.50
Modern�ConstructiveBiddingMarshall Miles978-1-894154-99-4CAD 23.95 USD 19.95 GBP 11.95
Building�a�Bidding�SystemRoy Hughes978-1-897106-02-0CAD 21.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.95
Cuebidding�at�Bridge:�a�modern�approachKen Rexford978-1-897106-17-4CAD 22.95 USD 19.95 GBP 11.95
Inferences�at�BridgeMarshall Miles978-1-894154-51-2CAD 26.95 USD 18.95 GBP 10.50
Card�by�CardRoy Hughes978-1-897106-07-5CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.50
Matchpoint�DefenseJim Priebe978-1-897106-12-9CAD 21.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
InternationalBridge PressAssociationBook of theYear 2009
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SALES
14 15
365�Winning�Bridge�TipsDanny Kleinman978-1-894154-04-4
A�Study�in�SilverDavid Silver978-0-9698461-5-4
Bridge�the�Silver�WayDavid Silver978-1-894154-16-1
Focus�on�Hocus�PocusErwin Brecher & JulianPottage978-0-9539955-3-0
Helms�to�HELLOJerry Helms978-1-897106-10-5
Hocus�PocusErwin Brecher978-0-9539955-0-9
I�Shot�My�Bridge�PartnerMatthew Granovetter978-1-894154-12-3
Matchpoint�TricksIb Axelsen & Villy Dam978-1-894154-71-0
More�Hocus�PocusErwin Brecher & DannyRoth978-0-9539955-2-3
Murder�at�the�Bridge�TableMatthew Granovetter978-1-894154-11-6
Pathways�to�Better�BridgeDefenseDanny Roth978-1-894154-54-3
Saints�and�SinnerDavid Bird & Tim Bourke978-1-894154-23-9
The�Bridge�Player’sBedside�BookTony Forrester (ed.)978-0-9698461-8-5
The�Complete�Pub�TriviaNight�BookPeter Mathieson978-0-9698461-7-8
The�Hands�of�TimeMark Horton978-1-894154-91-8
The�Naked�Bridge�PlayerDavid Silver978-1-894154-15-0
The�Notrump�ZoneDanny Kleinman978-1-894154-70-3
The�Pocket�Guide�toChessJonathan Berry978-1-894154-95-6
Thinking�on�DefenseJim Priebe978-1-894154-37-6
World�ClassMarc Smith978-1-894154-15-4
The�Bridge�TechniqueSeries: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10 and 12
still available.
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Somehow�We�Landed�inSix�Notrump...David Bird978-1-897106-43-3CAD 21.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.95
How�to�Play�Bridge�withYour�Spouse�—�and�Survive!Roselyn Teukolsky978-1-894154-50-5CAD 19.95 USD 15.95 GBP 9.95
Takeout�DoubleJim Priebe978-1-894154-89-5CAD 22.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.50
Go�Ahead,�Laugh!Jude Goodwin978-1-897106-16-7CAD 19.95 USD 17.95 GBP 11.95
The�Principle�of�RestrictedTalentDanny Kleinman & Nick Straguzzi978-1-894154-92-5CAD 19.95 USD 15.95 GBP 9.95
Double�EliminationJim Priebe978-1-897106-30-3CAD 19.95 USD 18.95 GBP 11.95
Canada’s�Bridge�Warriors:�Eric�Murray�and�Sami�Kehela�Roy Hughes978-1-897106-21-1CAD 25.95 USD 23.95 GBP 15.95
The�Bridge�BumAlan Sontag978-1-894154-57-4CAD 26.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.50
I�Love�This�GameSabine Auken978-1-897106-06-8CAD 24.95 USD 19.95 GBP 12.50
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