Covers defense with clarity, skill and humor. More than fifty years after its first publication, this book has been revised and updated to bring it into line with modern methods of play and bridge education. Contents: Chapter 1: The Opening Lead Against Notrump Chapter 2: The Opening Lead Against Suit Contracts Chapter 3: Third-hand Play to the First Trick Chapter 4: Signalling against Notrump Chapter 5: Signalling against Suit Contracts Chapter 6: Second-hand Play Chapter 7: Further Tips on Defensive Play