For those scarcely beyond the status of beginners, in which classification this age group would naturally belong, this should provide a firm foundation for the game, as it presents clearly and concisely all the important types of bidding under different conditions,- opening bids, responses, rebids by opener, rebids by responder, slam bidding, defensive bidding, penalty doubles, special conventions. Quizzes at each chapter end make it possible to use it as a self-teacher.