The Science Behind Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling, and Other Popular Sports
Product DescriptionBehind every Summer Olympic scoring soccer kick, tennis-ball bounce, and hard-hitting volleyball serve, science is at work. The type of kick used on a soccer ball affects its path....
View ArticleHockey Stats and the Stories Behind Them: What Every Fan Needs to Know
Product DescriptionA fun and smart look at hockey, this book will allow young fans to better understand and enjoy the game. The text explains the common statistics used to judge players and teams,...
View ArticleAlexander Cartwright: The Life behind the Baseball Legend
Product DescriptionAlexander Joy Cartwright Jr. (1820–92) was present during the organization of the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York in the mid-1800s. That much is certain. Since that time,...
View ArticleInside the Minds: The Business of Sports – Executives from Big League Sports...
Product DescriptionInside the Minds: The Sports Business is an authoritative, insider’s perspective on the ins and outs of this dynamic industry and the strategic thinking behind leading an elite...
View ArticleSmart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the...
MORROW Product DescriptionPredictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Law’s iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the...
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