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Master the conventions that take you from club player to tournament contender.

A structured guide to bidding systems, declarer play, and defense — written for players who want to move beyond the basics and compete with confidence. The first two books of a three-part series from Srivastava Bridge Press are now available.

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Book 1 — Main Guide
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Book 2 — Companion Guide

The Complete Bridge Learning System (2-Book Bundle)

Theory and practice — two books, one complete system.

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Introductory pricing ends October 31, 2026

The complete 2-book Bridge Learning System at its introductory price. Fulfilled exclusively through Lulu's Global Print Network.

A Bridge Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Players and the Bridge Self-Study Companion Guide are designed to work together. Read a chapter in the main guide, then reinforce it with the matching exercises in the workbook. Many readers find that this combination — structured teaching followed by deliberate practice — produces faster learning and more lasting improvements than either book alone.

  • 25 chapters covered in depth
  • 30 complete practice deals with full solutions
  • From beginner to confident club and tournament player

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A Bridge Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Players

The main guide — bidding conventions, declarer play, and defense.

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The companion workbook — quizzes, practice deals, and drills.

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Book 3 of 3 · In Development

A Resource for Bridge Educators

A forthcoming resource for teachers, club directors, and mentors who want to help the next generation of players discover the game.

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Pratap K. Srivastava

Pratap K. Srivastava

A retired IBM executive, former Adjunct Professor of Marketing, and six-decade bridge player, Pratap K. Srivastava brings unusual clarity to a complex game. His two books give serious players the structured foundation and deliberate practice they need to move from competent to confident.

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