"Here is an introduction book on one of the most widely-used conventions. Marty clarifies the best way to play each sequence, so you can avoid any misunderstandings with your partner. Find out how many points and what kind of hand you need. A plethora of opener's rebid examples, including tricky cuebids and jump shifts. Keep your opponents in line with timely penalty pass. Learn the secrets of the negative double. Find out how many points and what kind of hand you need to use this exciting bidding tool. Opener's Rebids--A plethora of carefully-chosen examples that will enlighten you. Keep your opponents in line with a timely penalty pass. Bone up on your hand evaluation, and a whole lot more as Thrump Doubles - an innovative convention to address annoying jump overcalls. ""Whether or not you know negative doubles, believe me, you want to read this book. Its superb organization is as reader-friendly as it gets."" (Larry Cohen) ""Finally, the definitive book on this important convention. Using his very popular points schmoints approach, Marty strips away the mystique and explores the misconceptions." (Eddie Kantar)