100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know About Sport
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100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know About Sport
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Author : John D. Barrow
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-03-15
100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know About Sport written by John D. Barrow and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
What can maths tell us about sports? 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Sport sheds light on the mysteries of running, jumping, swimming and points scoring across the whole sporting spectrum. Whether you are a competitor striving to go faster or higher, or an armchair enthusiast wanting to understand more, this is a fascinating read with one hundred short pieces that range across a wide number of sports. Find out: * Why high-jumpers use the Fosbury Flop, * How fast Usain Bolt can ultimately run and how he could break his records without running any faster, * Whether there is a limit to human performance, * Who the strongest man or woman is, pound for pound, * Why there are so many different scoring systems in sport, * If a 100-kilogram mass weighs more in London than it does in Singapore, * What the best strategy for taking football penalties is, * What the effect of those banned skin-tight swimsuits are, * Why golf balls are dimpled, * And last, but not least, why does the bounce of a Superball seem to defy Newton's laws of motion. Written for anyone interested in sport or simple maths, this book will enrich your understanding of sport and enliven your appreciation of maths.
100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know
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Author : John D. Barrow
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-01-26
100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know written by John D. Barrow and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-26 with Science categories.
'If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.' John von Neumann Mathematics can tell you things about the world that can't be learned in any other way. This hugely informative and wonderfully entertaining Brain Shot answers a few essential questions about existence. It unravels the knotty, clarifies the conundrums and sheds light into dark corners. From winning the lottery, financial investment with Time Travelers and the weirdest football match ever to Sherlock Holmes, Elections, game theory, drunks, packing for your holiday and the madness of crowds; from chaos to infinity and everything in between, Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know has all the answers! BRAIN SHOTS: The byte-sized guide to all the things you didn't know you didn't know...
100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know About Maths And The Arts
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Author : John D. Barrow
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-12-11
100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know About Maths And The Arts written by John D. Barrow and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-11 with Mathematics categories.
What can maths tell us about art and design? Professor John D. Barrow has all the answers. In 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Maths and the Arts, he shows us that mathematics and the arts are not so far removed from each other. He takes us on a 100-step tour, guiding us through art forms as various as sculpture, literature, architecture and dance, and reveals what maths can tell us about the mysteries of the worlds of art and design. We find out why diamonds sparkle, how many words Shakespeare knew and why the shower is the best place to sing. We discover why an egg is egg-shaped, why Charles Dickens crusaded against maths and how a soprano can shatter a wine glass without touching it... Enlivening the everyday with a new way of looking at the world, this book will enrich your understanding of the maths and art that surround us in our day-to-day lives.
100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know About Math And The Arts
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Author : John D. Barrow
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2015-02-23
100 Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know About Math And The Arts written by John D. Barrow and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-23 with Mathematics categories.
An entertaining and illuminating collection of 100 surprising connections between math and the arts. At first glance, the worlds of math and the arts might not seem like comfortable neighbors. But as mathematician John D. Barrow points out, they have a strong and natural affinity—after all, math is the study of all patterns, and the world of the arts is rich with pattern. Barrow whisks us through 100 thought-provoking and often whimsical intersections between math and many arts, from the golden ratios of Mondrian’s rectangles and the curious fractal-like nature of Pollock’s drip paintings to ballerinas’ gravity-defying leaps and the next generation of monkeys on typewriters tackling Shakespeare. For those of us with our feet planted more firmly on the ground, Barrow also wields everyday equations to reveal how many guards are needed in an art gallery or where you should stand to look at sculptures. From music and drama to literature and the visual arts, Barrow’s witty and accessible observations are sure to spark the imaginations of math nerds and art aficionados alike.
Mathletics 100 Amazing Things You Didn T Know About The World Of Sports
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Author : John D. Barrow
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2012-06-18
Mathletics 100 Amazing Things You Didn T Know About The World Of Sports written by John D. Barrow and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-18 with Mathematics categories.
A math professor shows how math and physics can offer unexpected insights into the world of sports, from the g-forces experienced by gymnasts during the “giant swing” maneuver to an explanation as to why left-handed boxers have a strategic advantage. 15,000 first printing.
Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know Brain Shot
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Author : John D. Barrow
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-07-02
Essential Things You Didn T Know You Didn T Know Brain Shot written by John D. Barrow and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-02 with Science categories.
'If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.' John von Neumann Mathematics can tell you things about the world that can't be learned in any other way. This hugely informative and wonderfully entertaining Brain Shot answers a few essential questions about existence. It unravels the knotty, clarifies the conundrums and sheds light into dark corners. From winning the lottery, financial investment with Time Travellers and the weirdest football match ever to Sherlock Holmes, Elections, game theory, drunks, packing for your holiday and the madness of crowds; from chaos to infinity and everything in between, Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know has all the answers! BRAIN SHOTS: The byte-sized guide to all the things you didn't know you didn't know...
2000 Things You Didn T Know About The Olympic Games
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Author : Kevin Berry
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 1998
2000 Things You Didn T Know About The Olympic Games written by Kevin Berry and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Collection of anecdotes and facts relating to Olympic events and the athletes performing in them. The author is an Olympic gold medallist.
A Conference On Winter Sports Injuries
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1940
A Conference On Winter Sports Injuries written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1940 with Sports accidents categories.
Sports Pages Of The Los Angeles Times
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Author : Bill Shirley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Sports Pages Of The Los Angeles Times written by Bill Shirley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Photography categories.
The Sports Bible
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Author : Klaus N. Hang
language : en
Publisher: Sportswear International
Release Date : 2008
The Sports Bible written by Klaus N. Hang and has been published by Sportswear International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Athletes categories.
The Sports Bible is an unprecedented and extensive A-to-Z reference on nearly 400 pages presenting brands, personalities and approximately 600 terms from the international sports-fashion and streetwear scenes. The book illustrates product innovations, looks and gear, highlights sports and style icons such as David Beckham and Serena Williams, explains how and why fashion and sports have become inseparable, and tells fascinating anecdotes from the world of sports-fashion. It also concentrates on current key issues in the marketplace such as new technologies, sustainability and ethical manufacturing and takes a look at the most memorable and effective ad campaigns from the likes of Nike, Puma and Adidas and the brashest athletic outfits.