The Golden Rules Of Bridge (Tom Thorne Novels) - Softcover

Paul Mendelson is best known as the London Financial Times bridge correspondent, and as a leading author on bridge, poker and casino gambling.

Paul Mendelson switched from chess to bridge while still at school, and has stayed with the game. Although competitive, Mendelson only rarely plays tournament bridge these days, but he can claim The National Schools' Championship (a while back now), representing England in the European Friendly Games in 1984, two gold and two silver medals in several the Mind Sports Olympiads and The Scottish National Championships - pairs and teams trophies, as well as numerous county and regional events.

Paul is the author of six books on Bridge, three books on Poker, and a huge book on the statistically correct way to play every casino game. He writes the Financial Times Bridge column weekly and his articles appear in magazines throughout the world. For many years the administrator of The Macallan International Pairs Championship, Paul is known to many of the world's finest players and is constantly seeking high-level innovations for his teaching and play.

Paul is renowned for his interactive lectures which allow players of all standards to improve their game. Never relying on rules, he insists on explaining the logical thought processes behind each decision. His students have gone on to win many competitions, and he has coached expert players, training for international competition.