Football - the most mathematical of sports - is riddled with numbers, patterns and shapes. How to make sense of them? The answer lies in mathematical modelling, an applied science with applications in a host of biological systems. Soccermatics brings the two together in a thrilling, mind-bending synthesis.What's the similarity between an ant colony and Total Football, Dutch style? How is the Barcelona midfield linked geometrically? And how can we relate the mechanics of a Mexican Wave to singing cicadas in an Australian valley?Welcome to the world of modelling, expressed brilliantly by David Sumpter through the prism of football.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Yoimachi,Ren Sakuma, ISBN-13: 9781646093076, Date of issue: 2024
The Band of the Hawk — what's left of them — are on the run, Guts and Casca having rescued the Hawks' leader, Griffith, from the horrors of the King of Midland's dungeons. Starved, tortured mercilessly and imprisoned in an iron mask, Griffith hangs to life and sanity by a thread… and he'll be no help against the King's latest charges sent to bring him back to pay for his dalliance with the King's daughter.Now the depleted Hawks will have to face the Knights of the Black Dog, led by the merciless, bestial Wyald… one bad dog who's even worse when he unleashes the beast within!
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Finlay Donovan is irresistible!' JANET EVANOVICH'I adore everything about it . . . the perfect blend of mystery and romcom' ALI HAZELWOODFinlay Donovan is ready to bite the bullet. She's done with her accidental life of crime.But first, there's the small matter of her debt to the Russian mob.Her task should be simple: locate a rogue hitman before the cops do. The catch? This killer might be a cop himself. From inside the citizens' police academy, run by distractingly hot Detective Nicholas Anthony, Finlay needs to sleuth out her target - and some fresh ideas for her new crime novel. Can she get to her edits and the hitman in time? She'll give it her best shot.With more dating, diapers and dodging bullets, the third book in the hilarious, irresistibly lovable Finlay Donovan series is perfect for fans of Dial A for Aunties, Only Murders in the Building, and Killing Eve. PRAISE FOR FINLAY DONOVAN 'This series is magical! . . . Sharp, hilarious and heartfelt'CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of The Unhoneymooners 'I love Finlay Donovan so much I would 100% hide a body for her'JESSE Q. SUTANTO, author of Dial A for Aunties'Skilfully combines suspense and laughs'NEW YORK TIMES'Funny and smart, twisty and surprising - Finlay Donovan is a character to root for'MEGAN MIRANDA
For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives - as well as those who have already brought a dog home. Based on Cesar's own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you. HOW TO RAISE THE PERFECT DOG INCLUDES: - What to expect from each stage of your puppy's development - Quick and easy housebreaking - The essentials of proper nutrition - The importance of vaccinating - and of not over-vaccinating - Creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership - How to avoid the most common mistakes owners' make raising puppies and young dogs - How to correct any issue before it becomes a problem
A personal chef monograph, and the first book, from globally-acclaimed chef Ana Ros of Hisa Franko in SloveniaSet near the Italian border in Slovenia's remote Soča valley, in the foothills of mountains and beside a turquoise river f
Written and designed in collaboration with the cast and crew that brought JK Rowling's celebrated novels to the silver screen, this book delivers an enchanting interactive experience, transporting readers to the wizarding world by sharing filmmaking secrets, unpublished photography and artwork, and exclusive stories from the stars.
This major new edition of Sue Knight's bestselling book NLP at Work has been extensively revised and updated, with an emphasis on the heart of NLP - becoming a model of excellence. In addition to a new slant to every chapter, there are three new
Roadmap is an eight-level general English course for adults that is practical and communicative, and gets students talking. Each lesson has clear language objectives built on the Global Scale of English, with carefully scaffolded pathways for students to achieve them. The unique twin-track approach enables you to personalize your learners' journeys and teach the language and skills you know they need to progress. So, while every class covers the essential language and speaking skills in the fast track route, the extended route provides additional training in reading, writing and listening. Comprehensive teacher support makes Roadmap lessons easy to organize and fun to teach, however much time you have to prepare. The Student's Book comes with an Interactive eBook. Audio and video is available online and in the Pearson Practice English app, which also provides extra practice. The Student's Book covers ten units, with main input lessons and specific listening, reading and writing lessons. An English in Action lesson covers key functional language with video clips and worksheets. A Check and Reflect lesson at the end of each unit helps show learners how their confidence and mastery of the spoken language has improved. Further vocabulary and grammar development and practice are provided at the end of the book. The interactive eBook is a digital version of the Student's Book, with audio and video at the point of use, enabling students to complete activities wherever they are.
The very idea that Buddhist teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Daniel Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our fanciful notions of it are stripped away, and we have learned to use
The Hammond B-3 organ has been grinding its way through gospel, blues, jazz, rock, and even home entertainment since the first one was built in 1954. Now fully updated, this book traces the artistic and technological evolution of the B-3 and other crucial models and the rotating Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into musical history. Packed with anecdotes and insights from speaker inventor Don Leslie and 30-year Hammond engineer Alan Young, the book explains the innovative tone-wheel system that renders the famous Hammond growl. It reveals the technical magic of the B-3's drawbars, presets, pedalboard, percussion, and other unique features. This new edition also covers Hammond Brightwave organs and Tone Cabinets, the Hammond 102100 synthesizer, more information from the Hammond Technical Manual, and details on other organs that try to replicate the legendary Hammond sound. A list of recommended recordings covers the work of these and other great Hammond players, such as Jimmy Smith, Booker T. Jones, Billy Preston, Gregg Allman, Sly Stone, and today's new artists.Readers who play can put the books 25 Hammond Licks You Must Know into action, along with experts tips on buying, restoring, and maintining these truly unique organs.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 214, Publishers: Last Gasp, Author: Colin Turner,Ajani Oloye, ISBN-13: 9780867199307, Date of issue: 2025
An activity book to accompany Collins First English Words, winner of the Best Entry for Young Learners prize at HRH The Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Awards 2012.Encourage a love for learning English and capture the imagination of children. Through fun and engaging activities, young learners can practise the English words they need to learn with the help of Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey.- Covers the first English words children need to learn- Words grouped into themes- Fun, varied and engaging activities, written specifically to help young children develop their skills of analysis and improve their linguistic awareness- Beautiful illustrations- Plenty of space for children to practise their writing and drawing skills- Notes for parents and teachers
As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the world's first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream first as a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, where many computer science pioneers got their start, and then forged an early partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter in 1986. Nine years later and against all odds, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. Since then, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner twenty-seven Academy Awards. The joyousness of the storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. Now, in this book, Catmull reveals the ideals and techniques, honed over years, that have made Pixar so widely admired - and so profitable. Creativity, Inc. is a book for managers who want to lead their employees to new heights, a manual for anyone who strives for originality, and the first-ever, all-access trip into the nerve center of Pixar Animation Studios - into the story meetings, the postmortems, and the 'Braintrust' sessions where art is born.It is, at heart, a book about how to build and sustain a creative culture - but it is also, as Pixar co-founder and president Ed Catmull writes, 'an expression of the ideas that I believe make the best in us possible.'
In Peace of Mind, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that integrating body and mind is the only way to feel truly alive in each moment. Bringing together ancient wisdom and contemporary thinking on the subject of mindfulness, Peace of Mind is a deceptively simple book which provides a practical foundation for understanding the principles of mind/body awareness. As it introduces critical tools for sustaining authentic wellbeing, it helps us to take control of our lives, de-stress and find peace and happiness in this frantic world.
Shadow Jumper is winner of the Gold Award in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2014. A thrilling mystery adventure with contemporary themes, for children aged 10 and above. The truth is out there somewhere . . . but how far will Jack jump to find it? Jack Phillips's allergy to sunshine confines him to the shadows, leaving him lonely and at risk of life-threatening burns every time he steps into the light. Shadow jumping on the rooftops at dusk makes him feel alive. And free. But Jack's condition is suddenly worse than ever and only his missing scientist dad can save him. As Jack and his new friend, Beth, begin their frantic search and delve into his dad's past for clues, they have no idea what they are about to uncover. Shocking rumours and dark secrets bombard them at every turn. Shadow Jumping takes courage. But when it comes to the truth, will Jack be brave enough to face it?
This is the fifth edition of a very successful textbook on clinical trials methodology, written by recognized leaders who have long and extensive experience in all areas of clinical trials. The three authors of the first four editions have been joined by two others who add great expertise. A chapter on regulatory issues has been included and the chapter on data monitoring has been split into two and expanded. Many contemporary clinical trial examples have been added. There is much new material on adverse events, adherence, issues in analysis, electronic data, data sharing and international trials.This book is intended for the clinical researcher who is interested in designing a clinical trial and developing a protocol. It is also of value to researchers and practitioners who must critically evaluate the literature of published clinical trials and assess the merits of each trial and the implications for the care and treatment of patients. The authors use numerous examples of published clinical trials to illustrate the fundamentals.The text is organized sequentially from defining the question to trial closeout. One chapter is devoted to each of the critical areas to aid the clinical trial researcher. These areas include pre-specifying the scientific questions to be tested and appropriate outcome measures, determining the organizational structure, estimating an adequate sample size, specifying the randomization procedure, implementing the intervention and visit schedules for participant evaluation, establishing an interim data and safety monitoring plan, detailing the final analysis plan and reporting the trial results according to the pre-specified objectives.Although a basic introductory statistics course is helpful in maximizing the benefit of this book, a researcher or practitioner with limited statistical background would still find most if not all the chapters understandable and helpful. While the technical material has been kept to a minimum, the statistician may still find the principles and fundamentals presented in this text useful.
With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough, breathtakingly beautiful still photography, specially commissioned maps and graphics, and compelling text expanding on the remarkable TV stories and giving the reader a depth of information that is impossibl
This book is part player's manual, part historical profile, and part musical portrait. It explores in-depth all facets of jazz bass playing - from the development of "walking" and other techniques, to the human and musical interaction inside a rhythm section, to the bassists who made their instrument an integral part of America's greatest art form. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by every important jazz bassist. These achievements are explained both conceptually and technically, helping musicians and fans alike understand the art and craft of jazz bass playing. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods, and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of jazz. The companion CD featuring bass plus rhythm section allows readers to hear technical examples from the book, presented in slow and fast versions. It also offers play-along tracks of typical chord progressions.
Alpine Loop on vastupidav rihm, mis on loodud aktiivseks kasutuseks. See on valmistatud kahest kokku kootud tekstiilikihist ning tugevdatud ülemistest aasatest. Titaanist G-kujuline pannal on korrosioonikindel ja tagab kindla kinnituse ka ekstreemsetes tingimustes. • Vastupidav kahekihiline tekstiil • Korrosioonikindel titaanist G-kinnitus • Õmblusteta disain suurema tugevuse jaoks • Sobib seikluseks ja igapäevaseks kandmiseks
This title applies Allen Carr's Easyway method to the problem of sugar addiction, unravelling the thinking that makes us see sugary food as a pleasure or a crutch, and replacing it with clearly explained logic. This is a simple method to help you cut sugar out of your diet, without the need for special willpower or painful withdrawal feelings.
Maailma üks juhtivamaid puldisõidukite tootja Rastari spetsialiteeti kuulub kvaliteetsete ja rõõmupakkuvate tuntud sõidukitootjate, nagu näiteks BMW, Audi, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz sõidukite järgi puldisõidukite valmistamine. Mudelauto Bentley Continental GT on ehtsa Audi autentne vähendatud koopia, 1:24 mõõtkavas. Miniatuurse Bentley disain väljendab selle auto sportlikku ja elegantset iseloomu. Mänguautot on võimalik juhtida edasi-tagasi ning vasakule-paremale. Pult toimib 2,4 GHz sagedusel. See tõelähedase välimusega puldiauto on parim kingitus igale autofännile.
It’s time to remake the world – the ground-breaking book on what steps we should all be taking for the autistic people in our lives. The modern world is built for neurotypicals: needless noise, bright flashing lights, small talk, phone calls, unspoken assumptions and unwritten rules – it can be a nightmarish dystopia for the autistic population. In Untypical, Pete Wharmby lays bare the experience of being 'different’, explaining with wit and warmth just how exhausting it is to fit in to a world not designed for you. But this book is more than an explanation. After a late diagnosis and a lifetime of 'masking’, Pete is the perfect interlocutor to explain how our two worlds can meet, and what we can do for the many autistic people in our schools, workplaces and lives. The result: a practical handbook for all of us to make the world a simpler, better place for autistic people to navigate, and a call to arms for anyone who believes in an inclusive society and wants to be part of the solution.
