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Item Details
Title:
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MATHLETICS
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By: |
John D. Barrow |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
List price:
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£8.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1448182808 |
ISBN 13: |
9781448182800 |
Publisher: |
VINTAGE PUBLISHING |
Pub. date: |
20 June, 2013 |
Pages: |
320 |
Description: |
How can sprinter Usain Bolt break his world record without running any faster? Why do high-jumpers use the Fosbury Flop? What's the best strategy for taking penalties in football? What statistical advantage do left-handed boxers have over their right-handed opponents? This book deals with these questions. |
Synopsis: |
* How can sprinter Usain Bolt break his world record without running any faster?* Why do high-jumpers use the Fosbury Flop? * What's the best strategy for taking penalties in football? * What statistical advantage do left-handed boxers have over their right-handed opponents? * And did you know that gymnasts can experience stronger g-forces than roller-coaster designers are allowed to create? John D. Barrow shows how maths can give us surprising and enlivening insights into the world of sports - essential reading for competitors, armchair enthusiasts and maths-lovers alike. |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Vintage Digital |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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