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Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport
By Rob Eastaway, John Haigh and Barbara Shore (illustrator)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Trafalgar Square
Publication date April 28, 2008
Pages 179
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781905798124
ISBN-10 1905798121
Dimensions 0.75 by 5 by 7.75 in.
Weight 0.45 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $12.95
§As reported by publisher
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Takes a look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Whatever be your sporting interests, you will find plenty to absorb from this book.
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Why might it help a penalty kicker to look at a clock before he kicks the ball? Does winning the coin toss actually matter? And why should some people consider playing darts blindfolded? Beating the Odds takes a novel and intriguing look at sports by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover, for instance, the surprising links between boxing and figure skating and between football and cricket, the unusual location of England's earliest soccer game, the 26.5-degree "trick" snooker shot, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, and the formula for winning a game of tennis. Whatever your sporting interests or ability, you will find plenty to absorb you in this insightful and fun book—and maybe you’ll improve your own chances of success!



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With Barbara Shore (other contributor), Rob Eastaway | from Trafalgar Square (April 28, 2008)
9781905798124 | details & prices | 179 pages | 5.00 × 7.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.45 lbs | List price $12.95
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