Golf by the Numbers

Golf by the Numbers
Author: Roland Minton
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2012-09
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1421403153

How do the world’s greatest golfers improve their game? Practice, sure, but Roland Minton says mathematics and statistics are also key to their success. Golf by the Numbers analyzes the mathematical strategies behind the sport, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how numbers drive the game. Computers, GPS trackers, swing simulators, and high-speed cameras have introduced new and exciting ways of seeing and understanding the complicated and endlessly fascinating game of golf. Players like Phil Mickelson are so good because they review the results of every swing they take. Minton’s comprehensive analysis of statistics taken from the PGA Tour’s ShotLink system walks readers through the mountains of data that pros use to inform and refine their play. The result is an insider’s perspective of how the world’s greatest golfers apply mathematics to the sport. Minton discusses randomness in golf (especially how much luck is involved in putting) as well as aggressive and cautious strategies both on and off the greens, and he explains, by the numbers, just how Tiger Woods was so dominant from 2004 to 2009. Here is a book that tells some truly engaging stories of modern golf, featuring famous players and memorable tournaments, all through the lens of elementary probability theory. Minton’s informal style and clear and direct explanations make even the most detailed discussions accessible to all curious-minded golfers. His mathematical morsels are not only enjoyable to read—they may even help you improve your game.

The Golf Geek's Bible

The Golf Geek's Bible
Author: Rex Hoggard
Publisher: Spruce
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2006
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781846011122

Swing out of the rough and onto the green and drive your golf knowledge to new heights. Discover the weird and wonderful playing techniques of the pros, the minutiae of golf course design, stats from major golf tournaments, the evolution of golf equipment, and the ups-and-downs of those unsung heroes of the golf course-the caddies. You may be a pro on the course, but can you score a hole-in-one when it comes to your golf trivia or do you bail out at the first sign of trouble? Do you know how many dimples are on a regulation golf ball? Can you name the youngest player to achieve the career Grand Slam? Book jacket.

The Baseball Geek's Bible

The Baseball Geek's Bible
Author: Douglas B. Lyons
Publisher: Spruce
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781840728002

Baseball has been the subject of more literature, films, and visual art than any other sport. This handy book celebrates the ever-popular sport by paying tribute to the most memorable, awe-inspiring, surprising, and never-bettered moments in the sport's history.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible
Author: Adam Jorgensen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1417
Release: 2012-08-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118282175

Harness the powerful new SQL Server 2012 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is the most significant update to this product since 2005, and it may change how database administrators and developers perform many aspects of their jobs. If you're a database administrator or developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible teaches you everything you need to take full advantage of this major release. This detailed guide not only covers all the new features of SQL Server 2012, it also shows you step by step how to develop top-notch SQL Server databases and new data connections and keep your databases performing at peak. The book is crammed with specific examples, sample code, and a host of tips, workarounds, and best practices. In addition, downloadable code is available from the book's companion web site, which you can use to jumpstart your own projects. Serves as an authoritative guide to Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 for database administrators and developers Covers all the software's new features and capabilities, including SQL Azure for cloud computing, enhancements to client connectivity, and new functionality that ensures high-availability of mission-critical applications Explains major new changes to the SQL Server Business Intelligence tools, such as Integration, Reporting, and Analysis Services Demonstrates tasks both graphically and in SQL code to enhance your learning Provides source code from the companion web site, which you can use as a basis for your own projects Explores tips, smart workarounds, and best practices to help you on the job Get thoroughly up to speed on SQL Server 2012 with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible.

The BBook of Geek:

The BBook of Geek:
Author: Brian Briggs
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0806535768

The Only Geek Humor Book You'll Ever Need Your first love was a Commodore 64. You are fluent in Elvish. Your perfect weekend involves World of Warcraft, Half-Life, and multiple viewings of Office Space. You've already booked your trip to next year's Comic-Con. You are a geek, and this is the book for you. Part reference, part satire, this hilarious guide from the genius behind BBspot.com simultaneously pokes fun at and celebrates every subject close to a geek's heart--from The Matrix to MacGyver, from Linux to Stan Lee. Covering the eight pillars of geek knowledge--science, literature, hardware, software, gaming, the Internet, TV, and movies--The BBook of Geek offers a Vulcan salute to geeks everywhere. Top 11 Reasons to Buy this BBook: 11. Secret code on page 42 unlocks the secret to life, the universe, and everything. 10. It has fewer pages than the average video card review. 9. There aren't wireless connections everywhere and you'll need something to read. 8. It is required reading for those wishing to participate in Web 3.0. 7. We promise no Ents will come after you for buying paper products. 6. It is the BBook you're looking for, move along, move along (to the cash register). 5. Loads more quickly than any page on the Internet. 4. Plenty of pictures with which to blackmail the author included at no extra charge. 3. Cthulhu waits for you to buy this BBook. 2. Like the Klingons say about this book, "It is a good day to buy!" 1. Playing "Where's Brian" in the pictures is much easier than those Waldo books. NOTICE TO ALL READERS: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING END READER LICENSE AGREEMENT. By picking up this book and reading this license, you have agreed to purchase this book. You may not put this book down under penalty of law until you have completed your purchase. Laughs are expected but not guaranteed by this agreement. Who knows, you could be some mirthless troll--should I be responsible for that? I mean, really. "Briggs is the funniest guy on the Internet that most people have never heard of. That's about to change." --Drew Curtis, FARK.com

Hebrews a Better Blend

Hebrews a Better Blend
Author: Leah Adams
Publisher: Warner Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781593177379

Eight-week Bible study with five days of lessons for each week.Study covers the entire New Testament book of Hebrews with cross-references to additional Old and New Testament passages.Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of Jesus, the salvation He brings, and how they can grow in their own faith journeys.Each week gives a recipe for dessert and a suggestion for a coffee blend.Author's warm, engaging style gives the book a conversational feel. Perfect for individual or group study.

Redeeming Science

Redeeming Science
Author: Vern S. Poythress
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2006-10-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433518392

Many people think science is antagonistic to Christian belief. Science, it is said, shows that the universe is billions of years old, while the Bible says it is only thousands of years old. And some claim that science shows supernatural miracles are impossible. These and other points of contention cause some Christians to view science as a threat to their beliefs. Redeeming Science attempts to kindle our appreciation for science as it ought to be-science that could serve as a path for praising God and serving fellow human beings. Through examining the wonderfully complex and immutable laws of nature, author Vern Poythress explains, we ought to recognize the wisdom, care, and beauty of God. A Christian worldview restores a true response to science, where we praise the God who created nature and cares for it.

Making Bible Study Formal

Making Bible Study Formal
Author: Stephen Wuest
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2020-01-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645301508

Making Bible Study Formal By: Stephen Wuest Making Bible Study Formal is aimed at conservative Christians, aggressive readers, and those who have an interest in catechism in Christian congregations. It is an exploration of how formal reasoning can be incorporated into Bible study and apologetics. Although author Stephen Wuest focuses on formal reasoning, he points to a wide horizon of intellectual disciplines that Christians have historically integrated into their faith.