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Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (27 download)
Download or read book The Boy's Own Annual written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Vani Kant Borooah
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000638138
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)
Download or read book The Economics of Gender and Sport written by Vani Kant Borooah and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-26 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While women’s cricket, and women’s sport in general, has gained enormously in popularity in terms of both spectators and TV audiences, comparatively little is known about it and its participants, and there are few, if any, quantitative assessments of the game. The Economics of Gender and Sport: A Quantitative Analysis of Women’s Cricket fills that gap. The work analyses the different forms of cricket - Test cricket, One-day, T20 – and is based on the latest sets of available data. It seeks to answer questions such as how well female cricketers play, how well they are paid, who the superstars are, and how competitive women’s cricket is. It also examines more general issues which affect men’s cricket too, with the over-arching theme of this book being inequality. First, the chapters discuss inequality in the distribution of luck. The book discusses the importance of luck in cricket and suggests a way of distinguishing between luck and ability in determining match outcomes. Second there is access inequality, which means that players from certain groups have an advantage in terms of being chosen to play in representative teams. Third, there is inequality in tournament outcomes, and this carries implications for the degree of competitive balance in contests between teams. Fourth is the issue of inequality in the quality of umpiring in men’s and women’s cricket. Fifth, there is inequality between men and women in their respective remunerations as cricketeers. Lastly, there is inequality in performance between players: the book explains how batting and bowling averages can be adjusted to better reflect player performance. The volume will find an audience among advanced students and researchers in sports economics, sports-related and gender studies. More generally, it will appeal to lovers of cricket who wish to read about the game in terms which are more than simply anecdotal.
Author : Horace C. Levinson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486419978
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Chance, Luck, and Statistics written by Horace C. Levinson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In simple, non-technical language, this volume explores the fundamentals governing chance and applies them to sports, government, and business. Topics includenbsp;the theory of probability in relation to superstitions, betting odds, warfare,nbsp;social problems, stocks, and other areas. "Clear and lively ...nbsp;remarkably accurate." —Scientific Monthly.
Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451690215
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Magic of Reality written by Richard Dawkins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic takes many forms. Supernatural magic is what our ancestors invoked in order to explain the world before they developed the scientific method. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that a goddess swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth. Aside from these extraordinary tales, there is another kind of magic that lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions. It is the magic of reality--science. Packed with dazzling illustrations and jaw-dropping facts, The Magic of Reality explains a wide range of natural phenomena.
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Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Baily's Magazine of Sports and Pastimes written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 578 pages
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Author : Steven D. Hales
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350149306
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book The Myth of Luck written by Steven D. Hales and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanity has thrown everything we have at implacable luck-novel theologies, entire philosophical movements, fresh branches of mathematics-and yet we seem to have gained only the smallest edge on the power of fortune. The Myth of Luck tells us why we have been fighting an unconquerable foe. Taking us on a guided tour of one of our oldest concepts, we begin in ancient Greece and Rome, considering how Plato, Plutarch, and the Stoics understood luck, before entering the theoretical world of probability and exploring how luck relates to theology, sports, ethics, gambling, knowledge, and present-day psychology. As we travel across traditions, times and cultures, we come to realize that it's not that as soon as we solve one philosophical problem with luck that two more appear, like heads on a hydra, but rather that the monster is altogether mythological. We cannot master luck because there is nothing to defeat: luck is no more than a persistent and troubling illusion. By introducing us to compelling arguments and convincing reasons that explain why there is no such thing as luck, we finally see why in a very real sense we make our own luck, that luck is our own doing. The Myth of Luck helps us to regain our own agency in the world - telling the entertaining story of the philosophy and history of luck along the way.
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Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
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Author : Tresham Gilbey
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Baily's Magazine of Sports and Pastimes written by Tresham Gilbey and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Lipsey
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ISBN 13 : 0198791038
Total Pages : 789 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)
Download or read book Economics written by Richard Lipsey and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating and robust introduction to economics principles, the fourteenth edition of Lipsey and Chrystal's established textbook continues to provide complete coverage for those new to micro and macroeconomics.The authors help students to understand the subject matter through a combination of lucid explanation and supportive learning features which encourage independent thought. The principles are examined through a theoretical lens before empirical examples demonstrate how the concepts work in practice.The applied nature of the models is further emphasised by case studies from around the world, which encourage students to develop and contextualise their understanding of the key themes.Suitable for beginners, the authors provide in-depth explanations of key theoretical concepts which relate to a wide range of applied material. End-of-chapter questions give students the opportunity to test their knowledge and advance their critical thinking skills.Economics undergraduates studying a core module on the principles of economics. It may also be suitable for students taking business, management, or finance and accounting degrees who are taking a module which introduces economics.This book is accompanied by online resource to support both students and lecturers.For students:- Self-test questions- Flashcard glossary- Additional chapter material- Web linksFor lecturers:- PowerPoint slides- Instructor's manual- Test bank- Additional chapters covering Economics of Developing Countries and Macroeconomic Policy in an Open Economy
Author : Richard G. Lipsey
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199676836
Total Pages : 753 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)
Download or read book Economics written by Richard G. Lipsey and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Written to engage you with real world issues and questions in economics, this book provides up-to-date coverage of the financial crisis and its many subsequent implications, which are vital to understanding today's economic climate. Case studies help you to understand how economics works in practice, and to think critically"--Back cover.
Author : Tim de Lisle
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408165252
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Young Wisden written by Tim de Lisle and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Young Wisden is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports. Packed with hundreds of new colour photographs and illustrations, and completely updated to include the latest stats and stars, this vibrantly designed book really brings the game to life. The authors take a wry look at every aspect of the game that a new fan could wish to know about, including: the basics - from how to read the scorecard to a crash course in the language types of cricket - the Twenty20, one-day and first-class formats of the game at all levels, from beach cricket through to international Test cricket batsmen, bowlers, fielders, keepers and thinkers - what it takes to be great in each position and plenty of info on the best there has been the world of cricket - the Test nations, the great grounds, and the fans on tour history, humour and numbers - the playing greats, the grudge matches, the records, and villains and tricksters. Written for children, there are sure to be plenty of adults taking a look over their shoulder at this brilliant introduction to cricket. "Incomparable really, different planet stuff. It is comprehensive without being bewildering, colourful but not showy, confident but never esoteric. It is also superbly designed." The Wisden Cricketer "Packed with information ... this is perfect for the youngsters who prefer Pietersen to Rooney." The Times "The cricketing world's bible specially written for children." The Economist
Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451690134
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)
Download or read book The Magic of Reality written by Richard Dawkins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elegant, text-only edition of the New York Times bestseller that’s been hailed as the definitive authority on…everything. Richard Dawkins, bestselling author and the world’s most celebrated evolutionary biologist, has spent his career elucidating the many wonders of science. Here, he takes a broader approach and uses his unrivaled explanatory powers to illuminate the ways in which the world really works. Filled with clever thought experiments and jaw-dropping facts, The Magic of Reality explains a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena: How old is the universe? Why do the continents look like disconnected pieces of a jigsaw puzzle? What causes tsunamis? Why are there so many kinds of plants and animals? Who was the first man, or woman? Starting with the magical, mythical explanations for the wonders of nature, Dawkins reveals the exhilarating scientific truths behind these occurrences. This is a page-turning detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist as well.
Author : Adam Kucharski
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465098592
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)
Download or read book The Perfect Bet written by Adam Kucharski and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal). For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.
Author : Frank Henson
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1785453823
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (854 download)
Download or read book Luck of Losing the Toss written by Frank Henson and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2018-12-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank Henson grew up in poverty on the Whitehawk estate in Brighton. He didn't know his father and got into trouble at an early age. In the swinging sixties he became a paratrooper, then a hairdresser and a racing driver. Chance encounters led to work as a film extra, then as a stunt performer on some of the major films of the day. He had found his calling. Fifty years later he reflects on a life in the movies and on TV, as one of Britain's best-loved stunt performers. Here he describes his early life and his route into working on some of the most successful films of all time, including Return fo the Jedi and Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom. He's also worked with some of cinema's biggest stars including John Wayne, Robert Mitchum and Pierce Brosnan. The Luck of Losing the Toss contains photos from Frank's private collection, published here for the first time. Today Frank lives on his farm in Sussex and still makes the odd cameo appearance as a stunt performer in films.
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Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Badminton Magazine of Sports and Pastimes written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 716 pages
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Download or read book The Badminton Magazine of Sports & Pastimes written by and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
