Author: John A. White Publisher: Book Sales Inc ISBN: 9780785826446 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 212
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With questions on everything the dedicated sports fan could possibly want to know, ranging in difficulty from the challenging to the fiendishly impossible, this book covers the whole field of sport and is perfect for all the family. The Ultimate Sports Challenge comes in multiple-choice format and whether you want to find out who recorded the fastest serve ever in men’s professional tennis, the last NHL team to win the Stanley Cup with a team comprised entirely of Canada-born players or how many fillies have won the Kentucky Derby, this book is for you. It’s the perfect companion for every sports fan with a thirst for sporting trivia. If you’re not a sports-know-it-all when you start these questions, you will be by the time you finish.
Author: Jeffrey C. Lagarias Publisher: American Mathematical Society ISBN: 1470472899 Category : Mathematics Languages : en Pages : 360
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The $3x+1$ problem, or Collatz problem, concerns the following seemingly innocent arithmetic procedure applied to integers: If an integer $x$ is odd then “multiply by three and add one”, while if it is even then “divide by two”. The $3x+1$ problem asks whether, starting from any positive integer, repeating this procedure over and over will eventually reach the number 1. Despite its simple appearance, this problem is unsolved. Generalizations of the problem are known to be undecidable, and the problem itself is believed to be extraordinarily difficult. This book reports on what is known on this problem. It consists of a collection of papers, which can be read independently of each other. The book begins with two introductory papers, one giving an overview and current status, and the second giving history and basic results on the problem. These are followed by three survey papers on the problem, relating it to number theory and dynamical systems, to Markov chains and ergodic theory, and to logic and the theory of computation. The next paper presents results on probabilistic models for behavior of the iteration. This is followed by a paper giving the latest computational results on the problem, which verify its truth for $x < 5.4 cdot 10^{18}$. The book also reprints six early papers on the problem and related questions, by L. Collatz, J. H. Conway, H. S. M. Coxeter, C. J. Everett, and R. K. Guy, each with editorial commentary. The book concludes with an annotated bibliography of work on the problem up to the year 2000.
Author: Charles Austin Publisher: BookPros, LLC ISBN: 1933538988 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 110
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Head Games are played when you find ways to motivate yourself to accomplish your goals. After reading about my journey to becoming the 1996 Olympic High Jump Gold Medalist and Olympic Record Holder, you will see that your success is determined on how you play your Head Games.
Author: David Bowers Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1628738561 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 144
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Rare is the sports fan who does not enjoy a basketball game, baseball matchup, hockey battle, or football duel in the company of friends and . . .… food! In The Ultimate Sports Fans’ Cookbook, Bowers includes 50 fifty recipes, organized by sporting event, which that can be prepared for the big game. From sweet snacks to mouth-watering meats, spicy side dishes, and much more, this book offers step-by-step instructions on how to hit a home run in the kitchen for the ultimate sports party. Recipes include: • Grilled pizza • Asian Peanut peanut slaw • Zucchini-Parmesan pucks • Basketball sugar cookies • Ranch pretzel party mix • Homemade Cracker Jack • Baked chiles rellenos • And many more! Bowers also includes photos to accompany each dish. The Ultimate Sports Fans’ Cookbook is the perfect book for food-loving sports fans of all kinds!
Author: Ray Didinger Publisher: Running Press Adult ISBN: 0762439211 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 593
Book Description
Guys love movies. Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there's nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite. Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history. Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment -- including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more -- provide further insight and marketing punch.
Author: Colleen Dolphin Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 1617148946 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 26
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Rocky's Outdoor Adventure: A Story About Colorado introduces young readers to the state of Colorado through stories about the state animal on a big adventure! The narrative incorporates state symbols, history, and geography. Factual sidebars, full-color photographs, and state-appropriate recipes support each title. The book ends with state facts at a glance, a reading comprehension quiz, and a map with more things to see and do around the state. This title is a great way to explore Colorado in preparation for state reports or family vacations! Super Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Author: Richard R. Dunn Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 0830881344 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 260
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Richard Dunn shows how to mentor today's teens by setting the pace—physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually—with sensitivity to the unique issues of adolescent development.
Author: Richard O'Brien Publisher: ISBN: 9781594740350 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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How does Serena Williams deliver such crushing serves? How does Michael Jordan slam dunk? How can Dale Earnhardt Jr. survive hairpin turns at 200 miles an hour? "The Ultimate Sports Handbook univeils how today's biggest sports stars play to win--"complete with hands-on advice and training tips from celebrated athletes like Tiger Woods, Andy Roddick, Charles Barkley, Jerry Rice, Joe Frazier, and countless others. Complete with step-by-step instructions and practical illustrations, "The Ultimate Sports Handbook offers the play-by-play on how to perform 35 wildly impressive athletic feats--" from pro games and Olympic events to the latest in extreme sports. It's the one guide that answers every sports fan's first question: "He, how do they do that?"
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