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Smart Baseball

The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball

by Keith Law ...

Predictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Law’s iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the most trusted stats are surprisingly wrong, explaining what numbers actually work, and exploring what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport.For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and ... Read more

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Predictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Law’s iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the most trusted stats are surprisingly wrong, explaining what numbers actually work, and exploring what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport.For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and
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The Inside Game

Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us About Ourselves

by Keith Law ...

A study of some of baseball's best & worst decisions, what motivated them, what can be learned from them, and how they shaped the game."Law's take is as entertaining as it is informative. This intelligent and accessible work is a grand slam." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Baseball is a sport of decisions. Some are small and seemingly routine—what pitch to throw, when to pull a pitcher from ... Read more

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A study of some of baseball's best & worst decisions, what motivated them, what can be learned from them, and how they shaped the game."Law's take is as entertaining as it is informative. This intelligent and accessible work is a grand slam." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Baseball is a sport of decisions. Some are small and seemingly routine—what pitch to throw, when to pull a pitcher from
... Read more

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Smart Baseball

The Story Behind the Old Stats that are Ruining the Game, the New Ones that are Running it, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball

by Keith Law ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

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9 hours 52 min

Predictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Law’s iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the most trusted stats are surprisingly wrong, explaining what numbers actually work, and exploring what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport.For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and ... Read more

$28.99 USD

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Predictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Law’s iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the most trusted stats are surprisingly wrong, explaining what numbers actually work, and exploring what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport.For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and
... Read more

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The Hidden Game of Baseball

by John Thorn, Pete Palmer ...

The acclaimed classic on the statistical analysis of baseball records in order to evaluate players and win more games.Long before Moneyball became a sensation or Nate Silver turned the knowledge he'd honed on baseball into electoral gold, John Thorn and Pete Palmer were using statistics to shake the foundations of the game. First published in 1984, The Hidden Game of Baseball ushered in the ... Read more

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The acclaimed classic on the statistical analysis of baseball records in order to evaluate players and win more games.Long before Moneyball became a sensation or Nate Silver turned the knowledge he'd honed on baseball into electoral gold, John Thorn and Pete Palmer were using statistics to shake the foundations of the game. First published in 1984, The Hidden Game of Baseball ushered in the
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The Inside Game

Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us About Ourselves

by Keith Law ...

Narrated by Rhett Samuel Price ...

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8 hours 22 min

In this groundbreaking book, Keith Law, the ESPN baseball writer and author of the acclaimed Smart Baseball, offers an era-spanning dissection of some of the best and worst decisions in modern baseball, explaining what motivated them, what can be learned from them, and how their legacy has shaped the game.For years, Daniel Kahneman’s iconic work of behavioral science Thinking Fast and Slow has ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking book, Keith Law, the ESPN baseball writer and author of the acclaimed Smart Baseball, offers an era-spanning dissection of some of the best and worst decisions in modern baseball, explaining what motivated them, what can be learned from them, and how their legacy has shaped the game.For years, Daniel Kahneman’s iconic work of behavioral science Thinking Fast and Slow has
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Future Value

The Battle for Baseball's Soul and How Teams Will Find the Next Superstar

by Eric Longenhagen, Kiley McDaniel ...

For the modern major league team, player evaluation is a complex, multi-pronged, high-tech pursuit. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment⁠—as Michael Lewis' Moneyball once forecast⁠—the role of the scout in today's game has evolved and even expanded. Rather than being the antithesis of a data-driven approach, scouting now represents an essential analytical component in a team's ... Read more

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For the modern major league team, player evaluation is a complex, multi-pronged, high-tech pursuit. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment⁠—as Michael Lewis' Moneyball once forecast⁠—the role of the scout in today's game has evolved and even expanded. Rather than being the antithesis of a data-driven approach, scouting now represents an essential analytical component in a team's
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Crooks and Spies I've Known

by Keith R. Laws ...

Narrated by Steve Knupp ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

"Crooks And Spies I’ve Known" is a riveting autobiography by Keith Laws, a four-time successful escapee who spent an astounding 15 years on the run in Europe. Laws shares his firsthand experiences, having rubbed shoulders with notorious figures such as mobsters, bank robbers, and traitorous spies, including infamous names like John Walker, Aldridge Ames, and his surprising CIA acquaintance, Edwin ... Read more

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"Crooks And Spies I’ve Known" is a riveting autobiography by Keith Laws, a four-time successful escapee who spent an astounding 15 years on the run in Europe. Laws shares his firsthand experiences, having rubbed shoulders with notorious figures such as mobsters, bank robbers, and traitorous spies, including infamous names like John Walker, Aldridge Ames, and his surprising CIA acquaintance, Edwin
... Read more

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Future Value

The Battle for Baseball's Soul and How Teams Will Find the Next Superstar

by Eric Longenhagen, Kiley McDaniel ...

Narrated by Perry Daniels ...

Unabridged

18 hours 20 min

An unprecedented look inside the world of baseball scouting and evaluation from Fangraphs' lead prospect analystsFor the modern major league team, player evaluation is a complex, multi-pronged, high-tech pursuit. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment—as Michael Lewis's Moneyball once forecast—the role of the scout in today's game has ... Read more

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An unprecedented look inside the world of baseball scouting and evaluation from Fangraphs' lead prospect analystsFor the modern major league team, player evaluation is a complex, multi-pronged, high-tech pursuit. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment—as Michael Lewis's Moneyball once forecast—the role of the scout in today's game has
... Read more

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Catch a Fire

Fuelling Inquiry and Passion Through Project-Based Learning

by Theresa Armstrong, Dr. Eva Brown, Will Burton, Jonathan Dueck, Bonnie Ferguson-Baird, Keith Fulford, Tom Lake, Dave Law, Glenys MacLeod, Jacob Mans, Bonnie Powers, Laura Sims, Sid Williamson, Alex Wilson ...

This book will inspire, challenge and engage you—and transform your teaching and learning.Each chapter in this book is written by a different educator or team about their experiences with project-based learning, both in and out of the classroom. They reflect not only on the how of project-based learning, but more importantly, on the what and the why. They offer insight into how connecting with ... Read more

$16.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book will inspire, challenge and engage you—and transform your teaching and learning.Each chapter in this book is written by a different educator or team about their experiences with project-based learning, both in and out of the classroom. They reflect not only on the how of project-based learning, but more importantly, on the what and the why. They offer insight into how connecting with
... Read more
Law Firm KM

Driving Practice Innovation and Redefining Service Delivery

by Keith Lipman, Toby Brown, Matt Laws, Harriet Creamer, Patrick Dundas, Chad Ergun, Michael Dov Nogroski, Scott Rechtschaffen, Fiona Parkinson, Jennifer P Keller, David Laud ...

How can knowledge management (KM) help your firm exceed your clients' expectations and differentiate you from your closest competitors? This guide written by senior figures in legal KM in the US and UK will show how you can achieve this and more, drawing upon case studies from some of the most innovative firms using KM to their advantage. KM is helping law firms adapt to an evolving legal ... Read more

$215.99 USD

How can knowledge management (KM) help your firm exceed your clients' expectations and differentiate you from your closest competitors? This guide written by senior figures in legal KM in the US and UK will show how you can achieve this and more, drawing upon case studies from some of the most innovative firms using KM to their advantage. KM is helping law firms adapt to an evolving legal
... Read more
Crooks And Spies I’ve Known

by Keith R Laws ...

"Crooks And Spies I’ve Known" is a riveting autobiography by Keith Laws, a four-time successful escapee who spent an astounding 15 years on the run in Europe. Laws shares his firsthand experiences, having rubbed shoulders with notorious figures such as mobsters, bank robbers, and traitorous spies, including infamous names like John Walker, Aldridge Ames, and his surprising CIA acquaintance, Edwin ... Read more

$9.99 USD

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"Crooks And Spies I’ve Known" is a riveting autobiography by Keith Laws, a four-time successful escapee who spent an astounding 15 years on the run in Europe. Laws shares his firsthand experiences, having rubbed shoulders with notorious figures such as mobsters, bank robbers, and traitorous spies, including infamous names like John Walker, Aldridge Ames, and his surprising CIA acquaintance, Edwin
... Read more

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Big Data Baseball

Math, Miracles, and the End of a 20-Year Losing Streak

by Travis Sawchik ...

Narrated by Peter Larkin ...

Unabridged

8 hours 30 min

Big Data Baseball provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pittsburgh Pirates used big data strategies to end the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history.New York Times BestsellerAfter twenty consecutive losing seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, team morale was low, the club’s payroll ranked near the bottom of the sport, game attendance was down, and the city was becoming ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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Big Data Baseball provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pittsburgh Pirates used big data strategies to end the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history.New York Times BestsellerAfter twenty consecutive losing seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, team morale was low, the club’s payroll ranked near the bottom of the sport, game attendance was down, and the city was becoming
... Read more

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