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An entertaining, eye-opening guide to what math and physics can reveal about sports.

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"“[A] fast-paced, lighthearted book that revels in the brainier side of brawn." -- Fangfei Shen - Discover
"Barrow delivers the math and science goods for every sports fan who’s ever wondered how to ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ or what the best positions are to reduce air resistance while sky-diving…Accessible and entertaining, just the thing for mathematically minded sports fans." -- Publishers Weekly
"An illuminating mix for sports fans and math buffs looking to hone their skills." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will marvel at how much mathematics can illuminate athletes’ most amazing feats. . . . Sports fans and nerds will fight over this book!" -- Bryce Christensen - Booklist

Mathletics

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    A Paperback / softback by John D. Barrow

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      Publisher WW Norton & Co
      Published 28 June 2013
      ISBN-13 9780393345506
      978-0393345506
      ISBN-10 0393345505
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An entertaining, eye-opening guide to what math and physics can reveal about sports.

      Trade Review
      "“[A] fast-paced, lighthearted book that revels in the brainier side of brawn." -- Fangfei Shen - Discover
      "Barrow delivers the math and science goods for every sports fan who’s ever wondered how to ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ or what the best positions are to reduce air resistance while sky-diving…Accessible and entertaining, just the thing for mathematically minded sports fans." -- Publishers Weekly
      "An illuminating mix for sports fans and math buffs looking to hone their skills." -- Kirkus Reviews
      "Readers will marvel at how much mathematics can illuminate athletes’ most amazing feats. . . . Sports fans and nerds will fight over this book!" -- Bryce Christensen - Booklist

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