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E-BooksScorecasting the hidden influences behind how sports are played and games are won



Scorecasting the hidden influences behind how sports are played and games are won
Free Download Scorecasting: the hidden influences behind how sports are played and games are won By Moskowitz, Tobias Jacob; Wertheim, L. Jon
2012 | 278 Pages | ISBN: 0307591808 | EPUB | 2 MB
In Scorecasting, University of Chicago behavioral economist Tobias Moskowitz teams up with veteran Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim to overturn some of the most cherished truisms of sports, and reveal the hidden forces that shape how basketball, baseball, football, and hockey games are played, won and lost.Drawing from Moskowitz's original research, as well as studies from fellow economists such as bestselling author Richard Thaler, the authors look at: the influence home-field advantage has on the outcomes of games in all sports and why it exists; the surprising truth about the universally accepted axiom that defense wins championships; the subtle biases that umpires exhibit in calling balls and strikes in key situations; the unintended consequences of referees' tendencies in every sport to "swallow the whistle," and more.Among the insights that Scorecasting reveals:Why Tiger Woods is prone to the same mistake in high-pressure putting...



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E-BooksEtruscan Italy Etruscan Influences on the Civilizations of Italy from Antiquity to the Modern Era



Etruscan Italy Etruscan Influences on the Civilizations of Italy from Antiquity to the Modern Era
Free Download Etruscan Italy: Etruscan Influences on the Civilizations of Italy from Antiquity to the Modern Era By John Franklin Hall
1997 | 411 Pages | ISBN: 0842523340 | PDF | 49 MB
Presents an overview of Etruscan history, culture, and politics.



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E-BooksThe Classical Tradition Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature



The Classical Tradition Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature
Free Download Gilbert Highet, "The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature"
English | ISBN: 0199377693 | 2015 | 808 pages | PDF | 26 MB
Originally published in 1949, Gilbert Highet's seminal The Classical Tradition is a herculean feat of comparative literature and a landmark publication in the history of classical reception. As Highet states in the opening lines of his Preface, this book outlines "the chief ways in which Greek and Latin influence has moulded the literatures of western Europe and America". With that simple statement, Highet takes his reader on a sweeping exploration of the history of western literature. To summarize what he covers is a near-impossible task. Discussions of Ovid and French literature of the Middle Ages and Chaucer's engagement with Virgil and Cicero lead, swiftly, into arguments of Christian versus "pagan" works in the Renaissance, Baroque imitations of Seneca, and the (re)birth of satire. Building momentum through Byron, Tennyson, and the rise of "art of art's sake", Highet, at last, arrives at his conclusion: the birth and establishment of modernism. Though his humanist style may appear out-of-date in today's postmodernist world, there is a value to ensuring this influential work reaches a new generation, and Highet's light touch and persuasive, engaging voice guarantee the book's usefulness for a contemporary audience. Indeed, the book is free of the jargon-filled style of literary criticism that plagues much of current scholarship. Accompanied by a new foreword by renown critic Harold Bloom, this reissue will enable new readers to appreciate the enormous legacy of classical literature in the canonical works of medieval, Renaissance, and modern Europe and America.



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E-BooksLocal Contextual Influences on Teaching Narrative Insights from ESL and EFL Professionals



Local Contextual Influences on Teaching Narrative Insights from ESL and EFL Professionals
Free Download Patrick Ng, "Local Contextual Influences on Teaching: Narrative Insights from ESL and EFL Professionals"
English | ISBN: 1443864056 | 2014 | 198 pages | PDF | 1000 KB
This volume is a collection of personal narratives and research findings by English language (ESL/EFL) teachers who found themselves, in one way or another, teaching in various contexts all over the world. The central theme throughout these narratives is how contextual factors played a role in their approach to language teaching in different ways. The contributors reflect on their practices and provide an engaging discussion about how they deal with curriculum and classroom organization issues within the local context. Readers can expect to learn and understand how ESL/EFL teachers in this volume exercise their agency in teaching in a language classroom. These teachers, through their own unique stories and research findings, reflect on how they responded to local contextual factors such as the learning culture, national and school policies, personal beliefs and attitudes towards pedagogy, the sociolinguistic context of teaching, the school culture, and the wider sociopolitical context in which learning and teaching takes place. Since the narrative approach has been placed center stage in teacher education as a method and an objective of inquiry, the contributors adopt the narrative form to reflect and discuss their instructional practice.



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E-BooksByzantium and British Heritage Byzantine influences on the Arts and Crafts Movement



Byzantium and British Heritage Byzantine influences on the Arts and Crafts Movement
Free Download Byzantium and British Heritage: Byzantine influences on the Arts and Crafts Movement
by Amalia G. Kakissis
English | 2024 | ISBN: 0815359748 | 322 Pages | True ePUB | 53 MB



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E-BooksEastern Influences on Western Philosophy A Reader



Eastern Influences on Western Philosophy A Reader
Free Download A. L. Macfie, "Eastern Influences on Western Philosophy: A Reader"
English | ISBN: 0748617418 | 2003 | 360 pages | PDF | 41 MB
The influence of East on West - of Eastern ideas on Western thought - has become an increasingly vexed issue in recent times. Opinion is divided between two main schools: those who believe that Oriental ideas have exercised a considerable influence on Western thought, and those who, for a variety of reasons, believe that such influence has remained negligible.In this Reader A. L. Macfie suggests that the reality lies somewhere between these two extremes, and that the interest taken by Western thinkers in Eastern thought in the modern period has moved from one of passing interest, through serious attention, to some level of assimilation and acceptance.



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E-BooksNeurodevelopmental Pediatrics Genetic and Environmental Influences



Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Genetic and Environmental Influences
Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics: Genetic and Environmental Influences
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031207912 | 591 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 137 MB
This book explores the interrelationship of genetics, the environment, or both, in the causation of three neurodevelopmental disorders: autism/autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and cerebral palsy (CP). It links common clinical problems in developmental pediatrics and pediatric neurology to current concepts and translational research advances in developmental neurosciences, medical genetics, and related disciplines. The first section of the book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of development of the brain, including topics such as neuronal stem cells, epigenetics, and the influence of the prenatal environment. The next three sections analyze the epidemiology, diagnosis, interventions, and controversies and research directions associated with each of the three neurodevelopmental disorders. It also examines co-morbidities common to all three disorders, such as disturbed sleep, seizures, behavioral disorders, and pain. It concludes by highlighting the impact of ASD, FASD, and CP on family dynamics and provides tools and resources based on foundational concepts such as neuroethics, bioinformatics, community engagement, and advocacy. Learning objectives, key points, clinical vignettes, and multiple choice questions are incorporated throughout the book. With its comprehensive treatment of disease mechanisms, genetics, and pathophysiology associated with these disorders and its discussion of potential therapies and novel treatments, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics: Genetic and Environmental Influences is an essential resource for developmental pediatricians, child neurologists, fellows, residents and graduate students.



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MusicThe Rolling Stones - I'm A King Bee (Influences - Vol 2) (2023) Mp3 320kbps



The Rolling Stones - I'm A King Bee (Influences - Vol 2) (2023) Mp3 320kbps


The Rolling Stones - I'm A King Bee (Influences - Vol  2) (2023) Mp3 320kbps


Size: 40.84 MB | Total Duration: 17:24 | Total Tracks: 6
Format: MPEG Audio | 320 Kbps
Album: I'm A King Bee (InfluenceVol. 2)
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Genre: Rock
Date/Year: 2023




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E-BooksThe Transformation of Psychology Influences of 19th Century Philosophy, Technology, and Nature Science



The Transformation of Psychology Influences of 19th Century Philosophy, Technology, and Nature Science
The Transformation of Psychology: Influences of 19th Century Philosophy, Technology, and Nature Science By Christopher D. Green (editor), Marlene Shore (editor), Thomas Teo (editor)
2001 | 245 Pages | ISBN: 1557987769 | PDF | 28 MB
Reveals some of the intellectual, social, technological, and institutional currents and practices that were commonplace during the 19th century and fostered a radical reappraisal of the scientific possibilities for psychology.



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E-BooksResearch on Sociocultural Influences on Motivation and Learning



Research on Sociocultural Influences on Motivation and Learning
Dennis M. McInerney, Shawn Van Etten, "Research on Sociocultural Influences on Motivation and Learning"
English | 2001 | ISBN: 1930608624, 1930608632 | PDF | pages: 414 | 23.5 mb
The aim of this book series is to provide a much needed outlet for the wealth of cross-cultural research that has not impacted upon mainstream education. This particular volume is divided into four parts: the motivation context; the learning context; the family context; and the curriculum context.



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