Author: Mychael Urban Publisher: Wiley ISBN: 9780471763161 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 324
Book Description
San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller From the speedy rise of the Big Three to their stunning breakup, Urban's book says it all." - John Shea, National baseball Writer, San Francisco Chronicle During the 2004 season, each of Oakland's Big Three aces had something to prove. Tim Hudson was determined to demonstrate his recovery from a recurring injury. Barry Zito had to show the world that after a ho-hum 2003, his 2002 Cy Young Award was not a fluke. Mark Mulder missed the 203 playoffs entirely with a stress fracture, but the way he saw it, he simply needed to be himself-the natural-born pitcher. Given unprecedented access to the Big Three , Mychael Urban recreates their tumultuous season through their eyes. he explores the nuts and bolts of major league pitching, examining each player's unique approach to this craft while revealing how three very different personalities cope with the demands, rewards, and challenges of sports stardom. Now with a new afterword on the 2005 season Urban traces the fortunes of the Big Three after Hudson was sent to Atlanta and Mulder to St. Louis, trades which held the dramatic promise of them being reunited again-as opponents-in the playoffs. "Written with great color, style, humor, and grace, Aces takes readers on a captivating ride." - Mike Silver, Sports Illustrated "Mychael Urban's book is a fabulous read... This is hardly just a baseball book. It's about life, and he tremendous burden each pitcher carried while trying to lead the Oakland A's to the playoffs. I absolutely loved it." - Bob Nightengale, Senor Writer/Columnist, USA Today Sports Weekly "From the southern fried heat of Tim Hudson to Mark Mulder's cool aloofness to Barry Zito's cerebral wanderings, Urban captures the engine of Oakland's Little Engine That Could of a team with grace and aplomb." - Scott Miller, National Baseball Columnist, CBS.SportsLine.com
Author: Devesh Vithlani Publisher: PartridgeIndia ISBN: 1482822180 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 155
Book Description
We are surrounded by an atmosphere that is an amalgamation of positive and negative vibrations. the kind of vibration that we transmit in the universe becomes the source for the similar kind of vibrations to invite. It requires the right attitude (wisdom and commitment) to resist the flow of negative energy once it starts flowing in and, more importantly, cease the flow to begin. the content of this book inspires us to deal with emotions, which we encounter in day-to-day life, and build the right attitude around it. Life is a game, and there are certain rules of the game; adopting a right tactic within the jurisdiction of set rules will certainly give you an edge in winning your game. Like in a game of three cards (also called poker), if you are playing with three aces on your side, you are going to be a sure-shot winner. Similarly in life, if you are a master of three As--approach, attitude, and attributes, winning will be your habit and the sky will be your limit. This book is partitioned in three parts--approach, attitude, and attributes--and hence named 3 Aces.
Author: Ralph Oppenheim Publisher: ISBN: 9780982095072 Category : Air pilots Languages : en Pages : 289
Book Description
"Streaking swiftly through Hell skies, their three Hisso engines thundering, we find The Greatest Trio of Aces. The famous and inseparable "Three Mosquitoes" were the mightiest flying combination that had ever blazed its way through overwhelming odds and laughed to tell of it! Captain Kirby, the impetuous leader of the great trio flew point with little mild-eyed "Shorty" Carn and lanky Travis, the eldest and wisest, filling out the "V" formation. With their customary battle cry, "Let's go!"--they're off on another dangerous mission in perilous skies!"--Back cover.
Author: John Haigh Publisher: OUP Oxford ISBN: 0191500550 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 400
Book Description
What are the odds against winning the Lottery, making money in a casino, or backing the right horse? Every day, people make judgements on these matters and face other decisions that rest on their understanding of probability: buying insurance, following medical advice, carrying an umbrella. Yet many of us have a frightening ignorance of how probability works. Taking Chances presents an entertaining and fascinating exploration of probability, revealing traps and fallacies in the field. It describes and analyses a remarkable variety of situations where chance plays a role, including football pools, the Lottery, TV games, sport, cards, roulette, coins, and dice. The book guides the reader round common pitfalls, demonstrates how to make better informed decisions, and shows where the odds can be unexpectedly in your favour. This new edition has been fully updated, and includes information on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and "The Weakest Link", plus a new chapter on Probability for Lawyers.
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