<b>The essential companion for the dedicated Mah Jong player who also enjoys the social aspect of the game. </b>Since the arrival on the market of Patricia Thompson and Betty Maloney's two previous books, <I>The Game of Mah Jong Illustrated</i> and <I>Improve Your Mah Jong</i>, a wide range of hands from many parts of the world has been sent to them. In this player's companion, the authors have put together a cross-filed reference guide where more than 120 hands, illustrated in color, can be quickly identified by following the flip-top headings on each page. A full synopsis of each hand is included. The extra hands give an international flavor to the book, adding new interest and challenges.