The Complete Book Of Mah Jongg - An Illustrated Guide

Originally played with cards, and then pieces carved from ivory or bamboo, the Chinese game of Mahjong or Mah Jongg is well over a thousand years old. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. Mahjong has been called the game of a hundred intelligences. When played by experts it can be fast and subtle;even difficult to follow. Author Amy Lo, with the help and consultation of many master Mahjong players of different forms of the game, comes The Complete Book of Mah Jong. 

This complete, easy-to-follow instructional mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first Mahjong book to fully cover the Cantonese or old rules game. It also includes all of the most popular variations, such as the Shanghai game, the 16-tile or Taiwanese game and the 12-tile game. Included are the rules, tactics, techniques, strategy and the rituals only the most experienced players know. 

This Mahjong book includes:

• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Full-color illustrations and photographs
• Instruction on:
  1. Authentic Chinese Mahjong play
  2. Cantonese Mahjong play
  3. Shanghai Mahjong play
  4. American Mahjong play
  5. The 12-tile versions of the game

The Complete Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn the different styles of Mahjong;from Mahjong beginners to pros.IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BELOW  WHAT IS A pdf E-BOOK?An electronic book that can be read on a computer, laptop or an e-book reader. Can be accessed, read & printed on PC or Mac.To download, read and print your pdf e-book requires Acrobat Reader - free software which can be downloaded from adobe.com Once payment has cleared, your order will be sent via a download link straight to the email address provided. Please allow maximum 48 hours for processing, but items are usually sent within 24 HOURS OR LESS. Customer satisfaction is very important to me, but COMMUNICATION is KEY! Contact me via the Bid or Buy emailing system for fast response to any query.  I TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING A LARGE VARIETY OF QUALITY E-BOOKS FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE View my other e-books and items here http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/1083641/Rains