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Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport

Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport

by Rob Eastaway (Author), John Haigh (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

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Synopsis

"Beating The Odds" takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover the best tactics for taking a penalty, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, the surprising link between boxing and figure skating, the unusual location of England's earliest 'football' (in a parish church), and the formula for winning a game of tennis. Whatever your sporting interests, you will find plenty to absorb and amuse you in this insightful book - and maybe you will even find some new strategies for beating the odds.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 179
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Portico
Published: 11 Aug 2007
ISBN 10: 1905798121
ISBN 13: 9781905798124
Book Overview: 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.

Media Reviews
Priceless, even indispensable. Sunday Telegraph
Author Bio
Rob Eastaway is the author of the best-selling 'What is a Googly?' (186105629X), 'Why Do Buses Come in Threes?' (1861058624), 'How Long is a Piece of String?' (1861056257) and 'Mindbenders and Brainteasers' (1861055625). He is also responsible for running the Coopers and Lybrand world ratings for cricket, one of sport's best-known mathematical models. He lives in London SE22.