Learn to be lucky!
Yes being lucky is an art that can be mastered like any other. You can hold much better cards than you do at present, not by dealing yourself more aces and kings, but by getting a higher return form your existing raion. Persuade the cards to work harder for you than they do for your opponents. Therein lies the formula of success. The purpose of this book is to point the way, to enlist on your side, whether you be declarer or defender, fifty-two sturdy and loyal allies.
First published in 1966, Card Play Technique offers a comprehensive survey of declarer play and defense, and is widely regarded as the best intermediate-level book o ncard play ever written. Gardener's technical expertise and Mollo's witty writing style combine to provide a unique instructional experience. Thsi new edition has been updated and modernized by Bridge Magazine editor Mark Horton.