The Hidden Mathematics of Sport: Olympic Edition - Softcover
A unique and insightful approach to sports, exploring the math behind the action, with a focus on the Olympics Readers can ready themselves for the beautiful mathematics of the greatest sporting event on the planet. They will 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, and the formula for always winning a game of tennis. There is plenty to absorb and amuse readers, whatever their favorite sport, in this entertaining and unique book—as well as some new strategies for beating the odds.
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About the Author:
Rob Eastaway is a former puzzle writer for New Scientist magazine and the author of How Long Is a Piece of String?; Old Dogs, New Math; Out of the Box; and Why Do Buses Come in Threes? John Haigh is the author of Taking Chances: Winning with Probability.
Review:
"Priceless, even indispensable." —Sunday Telegraph
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- PublisherAnova Books
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1907554599
- ISBN 13 9781907554599
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages208
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