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Losing Streak

Author : James Boyce
Publisher : Black Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1925435520
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (254 download)

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Download or read book Losing Streak written by James Boyce and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A jaw-dropping account of how one company came to own every poker machine in the state of Tasmania – and the cost to democracy, the public purse and problem gamblers and their families. The story begins with the toppling of a premier, and ends with David Walsh, the man behind MONA, taking an eccentric stand against pokie machines and the political status quo. It is a story of broken politics and back-room deals. It shows how giving one company the licence to all the poker machines in Tasmania has led to several hundred million dollars of profits (mainly from problem gamblers) being diverted from public use, through a series of questionable and poorly understood deals. Losing Streak is a meticulous, compelling case study in governance failure, which has implications for pokies reform throughout Australia.

Losing Streak

Author : Kristine Wyllys
Publisher : Carina Press
ISBN 13 : 1426899041
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Losing Streak written by Kristine Wyllys and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happiness doesn't come without a price. Rosemary Young knows the Lane. It's where she grew up, raising a brother barely younger than she was. It's where she served drinks, wearing a gaudy uniform in a low-lit bar to support her mama. It's where she fell for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Brandon Williams might've had a taste for gambling and been headed nowhere fast, but something about him made her almost forget every promise she ever made. These days when Rosie walks the Lane, it's on the orders of the man who owns it. The man who owns her—Joshua King. A bet gone wrong ties her to him, serving as the collateral Brandon didn't have. For Brandon the guilt is a white-hot brand, but Rosie can't bring herself to regret it completely. The safety of those she loves is worth the sacrifice. Now King's called Brandon back to town early and given Rosie one last job to do before they're free. Nothing—not even King—will keep Brandon from Rosie, not after three years of simply existing without her. And before it's all over, everything that had been done in darkness will come to light and nothing in their lives will ever be the same again. 67,000 words

Confidence (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 1633696650
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book Confidence (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become more confident at work. You need confidence to inspire trust, communicate effectively, and succeed in your organization. But self-doubt and nerves can undermine your ability to act decisively and persuade others. What can you do to push past these insecurities? This book explains how you can use emotional intelligence to become more confident at work. You'll learn how to correct what is holding you back, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and when feeling too self-assured can actually backfire. This volume includes the work of: Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Rosabeth Moss Kanter Amy Jen Su Peter Bregman How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

The Memory of Running

Author : Ron McLarty
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101201029
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Memory of Running written by Ron McLarty and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-12-27 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Smithy is an American original, worthy of a place on the shelf just below your Hucks, your Holdens, your Yossarians." —Stephen King Every so often, a novel comes along that captures the public’s imagination with a story that sweeps readers up and takes them on a thrilling, unforgettable ride. Ron McLarty’s The Memory of Running is this decade’s novel. By all accounts, especially his own, Smithson "Smithy" Ide is a loser. An overweight, friendless, chain-smoking, forty-three-year-old drunk, Smithy’s life becomes completely unhinged when he loses his parents and long-lost sister within the span of one week. Rolling down the driveway of his parents’ house in Rhode Island on his old Raleigh bicycle to escape his grief, the emotionally bereft Smithy embarks on an epic, hilarious, luminous, and extraordinary journey of discovery and redemption.

Handicapping for Bettor Or Worse

Author : John Lindley
Publisher : Eclipse Press
ISBN 13 : 9781581501056
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Handicapping for Bettor Or Worse written by John Lindley and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bettor's guide to handicapping racehorses teaches horse players how to use all the available information to form their own system. Explains the advantages and drawbacks in current popular handicapping methods.

Sports Finance

Author : Brian P. Soebbing
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 303842871X
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Sports Finance written by Brian P. Soebbing and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Sports Finance" that was published in IJFS

Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments

Author : Greg N. Gregoriou
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420064894
Total Pages : 590 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments written by Greg N. Gregoriou and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-08-18 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneering reference essential in any financial library, the Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments is the most authoritative source on alternative investments for students, researchers, and practitioners in this area. Containing 545 entries, the encyclopedia focuses on hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, and venture capital. It features

Big Data Baseball

Author : Travis Sawchik
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250063515
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Big Data Baseball written by Travis Sawchik and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Data Baseball provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pittsburgh Pirates used big data strategies to end the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history. New York Times Bestseller After twenty consecutive losing seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, team morale was low, the club’s payroll ranked near the bottom of the sport, game attendance was down, and the city was becoming increasingly disenchanted with its team. Big Data Baseball is the story of how the 2013 Pirates, mired in the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history, adopted drastic big-data strategies to end the drought, make the playoffs, and turn around the franchise’s fortunes. Big Data Baseball is Moneyball for a new generation. Award-winning journalist Travis Sawchik takes you behind the scenes to expertly weave together the stories of the key figures who changed the way the Pirates played the game, revealing how a culture of collaboration and creativity flourished as whiz-kid analysts worked alongside graybeard coaches to revolutionize the sport and uncover groundbreaking insights for how to win more games without spending a dime. From pitch framing to on-field shifts, this entertaining and enlightening underdog story closely examines baseball’s burgeoning big data movement and demonstrates how the millions of data points which aren’t immediately visible to players and spectators, are the bit of magic that led the Pirates to finish the 2013 season in second place and brought an end to a twenty-year losing streak.

The 1964 Phillies

Author : John P. Rossi
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476695210
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The 1964 Phillies written by John P. Rossi and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1964, thousands of Philadelphia baseball fans were caught up in the Phillies' unexpected run at the National League pennant. After nearly a decade of continuous defeat, the Phillies shocked the baseball world, taking over the National League in mid-July and holding on to first place for 73 consecutive days. And then, as the team's first pennant in a generation seemed within reach, the Phillies collapsed in the greatest meltdown in baseball history. This account, newly revised, traces the 1964 Phillies' rise and fall and attempts to disentangle the complex issues that ultimately cost them the pennant. It sheds light on the events of the fifties and sixties that rendered the team first futile and then undefeated, beginning with an exploration of Philadelphia itself and its team in the 1950s. Early chapters discuss the acquisition of a new manager (Gene Mauch) and the additions of a dynamic new pitcher (Jim Bunning) and the first great African American player produced by the farm system (Richie Allen). Following chapters focus on the 1964 season and its critical moments, from Jim Bunning's perfect game and Johnny Callison's winning home run in the All-Star game, to Chico Ruiz's steal of home that began the devastating 10-game losing streak. Final chapters analyze what went wrong during the season and discuss the team's position in baseball today. Three useful appendices provide game and player statistics, plus detailed statistics for the 10-game losing streak.

The Original Louisville Slugger

Author : Tim Newby
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 1985900874
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (859 download)

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Download or read book The Original Louisville Slugger written by Tim Newby and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louis "Pete" Rogers Browning was one of the greatest baseball players of the nineteenth century. His skills with the bat made the difficult art of hitting a baseball appear easy. Over his thirteen-year career, he won three batting titles, finished in the top three nine times, and was one of the premodern era's greatest hitters. Browning is recognized as not only the namesake but also the genesis for the famed Louisville Slugger, as the Hillerich & Bradsby Company shaped the first ever custom-made bat based on his instructions. Browning's athletic prowess was overshadowed by his drunken adventures and struggles off the field. A champion consumer of bourbon and a man with obvious demons, he led a life littered with eccentricities. During games he refused to slide and often stood perched on one leg. Known as the Gladiator, he drank tabasco sauce, washed his eyes with buttermilk, and named bats after biblical characters, all in an effort to improve his hitting. Few were aware that, behind the comedic persona, Browning suffered from mastoiditis, a devastating physical ailment that robbed him of his hearing, deprived him of an education, eroded his professional skills, and led to his heavy dependence on alcohol. Accounts of Browning's unconventional behavior were bolstered by his own outlandish storytelling. These stories were embellished by newspapers of the time, making him a legend. Tim Newby addresses the myths surrounding the larger-than-life figure, uncovers the thin line between fact and fiction, and presents an extensive account of Browning—the man, and legendary ball player.

162-0: Imagine a Phillies Perfect Season

Author : Paul Kurtz
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1623684463
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book 162-0: Imagine a Phillies Perfect Season written by Paul Kurtz and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagining a year in which the Phillies never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the most memorable victory in the team's history on every single day of the baseball calendar season, from late March to late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical significance and individual achievement to those with high drama and high stakes, the book envisions the impossible: a blemish-free Phillies season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough research, and engaging prose and analysis add another dimension.

Trading Systems 2nd Edition

Author : Urban Jaekle
Publisher : Harriman House Limited
ISBN 13 : 085719755X
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (571 download)

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Download or read book Trading Systems 2nd Edition written by Urban Jaekle and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated second edition, with new AmiBroker codes and new complete portfolio tests Every day, there are traders who make a fortune. It may seem that it seldom happens, but it does – as William Eckhardt, Ed Seykota, Jim Simons, and many others remind us. You can join them by using systems to manage your trading. This book explains how you can build a winning trading system. It is an insight into what a trader should know and do in order to achieve success in the markets, and it will show you why you don't need to be a rocket scientist to become successful. It shows how to adapt existing codes to the current market conditions, how to build a portfolio, and how to know when the moment has come to stop one system and use another one. There are three main parts to Trading Systems. Part One is a short, practical guide to trading systems development and evaluation. It condenses the authors' years of experience into a number of practical tips. It also forms the theoretical basis for Part Two, in which readers will find a step-by-step development process for building a trading system, covering everything from writing initial code to walk-forward analysis and money management. Two examples are provided, including a new beginning of the month trading system that works on over 20 different stock indices worldwide – from the US, to Europe, to Asian indices. Part Three shows you how to build portfolios in two different ways. The first method is to combine a number of different trading systems, for a number of different markets, into an effective portfolio of systems. The second method is a new approach to system development: it provides step-by-step instructions to trade a portfolio of hundreds of stocks using a Bollinger Band trading strategy. A trader can never really say they were successful, but only that they survived to trade another day; the black swan is always just around the corner. Trading Systems will help you find your way through the uncharted waters of systematic trading and show you what it takes to be among those that survive.

A Gold Bug’s Transformation to AI

Author : Kit H. Lui
Publisher : Phoenix Consulting
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book A Gold Bug’s Transformation to AI written by Kit H. Lui and published by Phoenix Consulting. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was the result of my personal journey in experimenting and using my POE AI bot called KitLuiInvestBot. It was mostly written by my bot with the assistance of my questions, research, uploading my knowledge source and reviewing and editing of the final book. After using my bot, I became a follower and investor of AI. Early in my career, I became a “gold bug” after experiencing some significant loses in the emerging markets and pretending to be George Soros. Ever since then, I held my gold investments assiduously even to this day. I have always wanted to share some of my knowledge from the books I have read over the past thirty years. This book is a result of this exploration and I hope you find it useful and practical in your own investment journey. The opinions expressed are mine and not meant to be general investment advice. For specific investment advice, you should seek the assistance of professionals. For quick readers, this book is about investing in gold and AI using the bar bell strategy. Now let’s begin and see if you agree with my investment proposition. If you do not agree with me, that is okay and maybe you can learn some new things about the life-time pursuit of investing and the possibilities of AI as an investment opportunity. It is acknowledged that early-stage investors have already profited from the AI investment trend but arguably this is secular trend and will last a long time - just in time for the next bull market, which started in late-2023. These are investment strategies that you can use right now. We also hope that you can improve your investment skills by understanding the principles described in this book. Consider it as a reminder if you are a veteran investor. This book is not meant to be a detailed case for a bull market in gold or AI. This is just my own opinion and experience. There are plenty of resources out there which explore these areas. There are also plenty of financial analysts that provide outlooks on new investment trends that does a better job than my boo on the inevitability of gold and AI. However, this book is unique in that it will make you reflect on your own style of investment and will give ideas for improvement. It will question your own biases and is a check list for do’s and don’ts for beginners and experts alike. Throughout the book, I share valuable advice for both beginners and experts in the field of investing. I would like to emphasize the importance of education, starting early, and saving money as key principles for building a strong foundation in investment. Additionally, I hope the reader comes away with a deeper understanding of the significance of investing in what one understands, being patient and disciplined, and seeking value opportunities. Furthermore, my use of the POE AI bot, KitLuiInvestBot, adds a unique perspective to the book. By incorporating AI into their investment journey, I hope to showcase the potential of AI as an investment opportunity. The most important thing to remember about this book is its emphasis on self-reflection and continuous improvement. I encourage readers to question their own biases and to constantly evaluate their investment style. This introspective approach serves as a reminder for both beginners and experts to remain open-minded and adaptable in their investment decisions. Hope you enjoy!

Probability Tales

Author : Charles Miller Grinstead
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 0821852612
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Probability Tales written by Charles Miller Grinstead and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores four real-world topics through the lens of probability theory. It can be used to supplement a standard text in probability or statistics. Most elementary textbooks present the basic theory and then illustrate the ideas with some neatly packaged examples. Here the authors assume that the reader has seen, or is learning, the basic theory from another book and concentrate in some depth on the following topics: streaks, the stock market, lotteries, and fingerprints. This extended format allows the authors to present multiple approaches to problems and to pursue promising side discussions in ways that would not be possible in a book constrained to cover a fixed set of topics. To keep the main narrative accessible, the authors have placed the more technical mathematical details in appendices. The appendices can be understood by someone who has taken one or two semesters of calculus.

International Noir

Author : Pettey Homer B. Pettey
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
ISBN 13 : 074869112X
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (486 download)

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Download or read book International Noir written by Pettey Homer B. Pettey and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following World War II, film noir became the dominant cinematic expression of Cold War angst, influencing new trends in European and Asian filmmaking. International Noir examines film noir's influence on the cinematic traditions of Britain, France, Scandinavia, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and India. This book suggests that the film noir style continues to appeal on such a global scale because no other cinematic form has merged style and genre to effect a vision of the disturbing consequences of modernity. International noir has, however, adapted and adopted noir themes and aesthetic elements so that national cinemas can boast an independent and indigenous expression of the genre. Ranging from Japanese silent films and women's films to French, Hong Kong, and Nordic New Waves, this book also calls into question critical assessments of noir in international cinemas. In short, it challenges prevailing film scholarship to renegotiate the concept of noir. Ending with an examination of Hollywood's neo-noir recontextualization of the genre, and post-noir's reinvigorating critique of this aesthetic, International Noir offers Film Studies scholars an in-depth commentary on this influential global cinematic art form, further offering extensive bibliography and filmographies for recommended reading and viewing.

Wicked Curve

Author : John C. Skipper
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786481781
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Wicked Curve written by John C. Skipper and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When in 1911 Phillies pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander set the National League record for wins by a rookie (28), it was a sign of things to come. Alexander went on to win 373 games over his 20-year career, the third highest total in major league history, and he would lead the league in ERA four times, shutouts seven times, complete games six times, and wins six times. But he also became a deeply troubled man. After the Shell-Shocked pitcher returned from World War I, he would battle alcoholism, epilepsy, and personal demons that damaged his reputation and proved disastrous for his life outside of baseball. This biography sheds new light on the pitcher and the man, focusing on Alexander's personal life, especially his complex relationship with his wife, Aimee, as well as their marriages and divorces. His Hall of Fame career, wartime service, and long decline are also documented.

Michigan Motivations

Author : Cyle Young
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253048230
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Michigan Motivations written by Cyle Young and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The stand-out moments in Wolverine history that will motivate not only those who follow the Maize and Blue but any college sports fanatic.” —Jacob Smith, sports editor, Daily Times Over the past century, the Wolverines have created heroes and legends that excite both the young and old. From the first football game in 1879 to the hundreds of thousands of faithful fans that cheer on the most triumphant program in college football history, University of Michigan football has an undeniable legacy. In Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines, authors Cyle Young and Del Duduit relive the most famous moments and show readers how they too can overcome adversity, find success, understand true teamwork, and much more. A year’s worth of weekly stories will motivate and inspire, showcasing legendary players like Tom Harmon, Anthony Carter, Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson, and Tom Brady. Along the way, readers will also appreciate the Wolverine persistence that drove a 1934 team MVP to become the 38th President of the United States, and they will learn to apply that same Michigan character in their own life. Michigan Motivations is for every fan that bleeds Maize and Blue. Rejoice at the stories that reveal come-from-behind victories, sigh at surprise losses, and scratch your head at how Ohio State went to the Rose Bowl in 1974. “In Michigan Motivations, you’ll be challenged to live like a champion at home, at work, and at play. These 52 moments in Michigan football history will not only inspire your mind, they will challenge your heart.” —Gary Rose, former Michigan football player, class of 2001