This is Kit Woolsey's first new bridge book since 1982 and is primarily aimed at intermediate bridge players, althogh there is plemty of material here for advanced and expert players. Woolsey brings his unique approach to bridge to the subject of partnership communication, that is thinking about bidding as a language and the auction as a conversation. Kit's clear and concise way of explaining concepts will make this book an invaluable learning tool for the improving player and a must-have for any enthusiast's bridge library. Bridge should be considered a game of communication between partners. And as such, those methods of communication we use in bridge -- bids we make during the auction and the cards we play on defense -- constitute a language. Understanding how to best speak that language requires more than just learning what the different 'words' mean; bridge players have to know how, when and why to use these 'words'. The goal of defense is beating a contract or taking the maximum number of tricks, not necessarily telling your partner what you hold or giving the 'right' signal. Kit Woolsey tackles this subject in a clear and logical style, supported by numerous example hands.