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The Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Women's Fast-Pitch Softball

By: John Monteleone,Deborah Crisfield

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The Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Women's Fast-Pitch Softball

By: John Monteleone,Deborah Crisfield

Details the differences from men's softball and offers effective strategies.

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Macmillan

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ISBN 10

0805058095

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9780805058093

Mulholland's Book of Magic

By: John Mulholland

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Mulholland provides illustrated instructions for mastering scores of magical feats: card tricks relying on an easy memory device, extemporaneous tricks such as making a coin vanish and then reappear in a bread roll, tricks for entertaining youngsters, magical thought transference, and other exploits of mystifying wizardry.

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358

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Courier Corporation

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0486417727

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9780486417721

Essential Java Fast

How to write object oriented software for the Internet

By: John Cowell

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Essential Java Fast

How to write object oriented software for the Internet

By: John Cowell

Java is a new and exciting object-oriented programming language which is set to transform the world wide web. Java allows users to write applications which can be accessed across different platforms and provides an effective means of building small but powerful programs that enable a huge range of new applications - such as animation, live updating, two-way interactions etc. - to be quickly and easily implemented. As with all the 'Essential Series' books Essential Java Fast provides a highly readable and accessible introduction to the Java programming language allowing the reader to get up and running fast when developing their own programs. Software developers producing software for the Internet, those writing substantial commercial applications in a Windows environment, as well as individuals wanting to produce single versions of an application to run on any platform, should read this book from cover to cover.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540760520

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9783540760528

The World of Physics 2nd Edition

By: John Avison

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The World of Physics 2nd Edition

By: John Avison

A clear and easy to follow textbook including material on forces, machines, motion, properties of matter, electronics and energy, problem-solving investigations and practice in experimental design.

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Nelson Thornes

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0174387334

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9780174387336

A Course in Functional Analysis

By: John B Conway

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A Course in Functional Analysis

By: John B Conway

This book is an introductory text in functional analysis. Unlike many modern treatments, it begins with the particular and works its way to the more general. From the reviews: "This book is an excellent text for a first graduate course in functional analysis....Many interesting and important applications are included....It includes an abundance of exercises, and is written in the engaging and lucid style which we have come to expect from the author." --MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS

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Springer

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1475743831

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9781475743838

Maya 5 Savvy

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Peter Lee,Dariush Derakhshani,Eric Kunzendorf

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Maya 5 Savvy

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Peter Lee,Dariush Derakhshani,Eric Kunzendorf

Savvy—n. Practical know-how. Maya, the premier high-end 3D application, is so powerful that no one masters it without help. Maya 5 Savvy—a thorough update to Maya 4.5 Savvy—is written for the Maya user looking to boost their skills to the next level. Running throughout this book is a completely new, cohesive, expertly organized animation project that teaches specific Maya skills and, at the same time, gives you valuable hands-on exposure to the entire animation production process. Staged support files mean that you can begin and end work on this project anywhere you like—which in turn means you can read this book cover to cover or use it as a reference, dipping in wherever you need information on or practice with specific modeling, animation, and rendering techniques. Everywhere you turn,you'll find expert advice on the latest Maya features, time-saving shortcuts, and advanced capabilities. Coverage includes: Core Maya: interface briefing, plus planning, writing, and storyboarding your animation. Modeling: NURBS, polygons and subdivision surfaces, character modeling. Animation: paths and bones, deformers, binding, Trax, rigid body dynamics, MEL scripting, particle animation, expression-driven animation. Output: rendering architecture, rendering, shading and texturing, lighting, special light effects. Advanced Tools and Techniques: Paint Effects, ramps and volumes, soft body dynamics, Fluid Effects, Fur, Cloth. Note:CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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973

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John Wiley & Sons

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0782151191

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9780782151190

Studio Photography

By: John Child

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Studio Photography

By: John Child

John Child has refreshed and updated his inspirational studio photography guide to cover all the latest techniques. Now beautifully illustrated in full colour, featuring brand new student and author work, Studio Photography guides you through the techniques you need to create successful studio images. Through a clearly structured learning approach, you will stimulate and express your creative ideas using a wide variety of activities and assignments. With a strong commercial orientation, the emphasis is highly practical and focuses on technique, communication and design within the genres of still life, advertising illustration, portraiture and fashion. This successful guide is an essential tool for those working in a controlled environment where the image output is to film or digital file. You are encouraged to experiment whether you have expensive equipment, or are using natural light sources; either way you will see how it is possible to achieve acceptable results and develop your skills.Revision exercises, useful links and up to date advice are featured on the associated website www.photographyessentialskills.com.

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Taylor & Francis

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0240519795

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9780240519791

Taming Oblivion

Aging Bodies and the Fear of Senility in Japan

By: John W. Traphagan

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Taming Oblivion

Aging Bodies and the Fear of Senility in Japan

By: John W. Traphagan

Examines the cultural construction of senility in Japan and the moral implications of dependent behavior for older Japanese. Taming Oblivion examines the cultural construction of senility in Japan and the moral implications of dependent behavior for older Japanese. While the biomedical construction of senility-as-pathology has become increasingly the norm in North America, in Japan a folk category of senility exists known as boke. Although symptomatically and conceptually overlapping with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of senile dementia, boke is distinguished from unambiguously pathological conditions. Rather than being viewed as a disease, boke is seen as an illness over which people have some degree of control. John Traphagan’s ethnographic study of older Japanese explores their experiences as they contemplate and attempt to prevent or delay the boke condition. John W. Traphagan is Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Center for Gerontological Anthropology at California State University, Fullerton.

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State University of New York Press

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0791492966

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9780791492963

Mechanics

By: Jean Littlewood,John Hebborn,Fred Norton

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Mechanics

By: Jean Littlewood,John Hebborn,Fred Norton

A syllabus-specific textbook providing worked examples, exam-level questions and many practice exercises, in accordance to the new Edexcel AS and Advanced GCE specification.

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Heinemann

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0435510746

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9780435510749

The Art of Magic

By: Thomas Nelson Downs,John Northern Hilliard

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The Art of Magic

By: Thomas Nelson Downs,John Northern Hilliard

Indispensable book for magicians, containing many methods and sleights not found in other standard books. 68 illustrations.

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376

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Courier Corporation

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0486240053

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9780486240053

Pirone's Tree Maintenance

By: John R. Hartman,Thomas P. Pirone,Mary Ann Sall

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Pirone's Tree Maintenance

By: John R. Hartman,Thomas P. Pirone,Mary Ann Sall

The authors describe general maintenance practices such as planting, pruning, fertilising, repairing and diagnosing and managing tree problems followed by an extensive section on the diagnosis and control of specific tree pests and diseases.

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Oxford University Press

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0195119916

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9780195119916

Turfgrass

Biology, Use, and Management

By: John C. Stier,Brian P. Horgan,Stacy A. Bonos

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Turfgrass

Biology, Use, and Management

By: John C. Stier,Brian P. Horgan,Stacy A. Bonos

Sustainability is a key framework for analyzing biological systems—and turfgrass is no exception. It is part of a complex that encompasses turfgrass interactions with different environments and the suitability of different turfgrasses for specific environments. In addition to its biological role, turfgrass—in the form of lawns, green spaces, and playing surfaces—brings beneficial sociological effects to an increasingly urbanized society. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and issues in the field of turfgrass research and management, including the genetics and breeding, the diseases and pests, and the ecology of turfgrasses, and will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0891186131

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9780891186137

Newton on the Tee

A Good Walk Through the Science of Golf

By: John Zumerchik

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Newton on the Tee

A Good Walk Through the Science of Golf

By: John Zumerchik

Like no other sport, golf obsesses those poor souls who hope to master its subtleties and abundant complexities. One shot is hit like a dream, the next a nightmare. As a result, the game's disciples have embraced any and all techniques endorsed by pros and hackers, poets and philosophers (these days a good walk is often spoiled by tripping over a sandtrap's worth of Zen meditations and mystical tomes). But while so many have journeyed through golf's metaphysics, no one has presented a readable, compelling look at the science of the game -- until now. In Newton on the Tee, accomplished science writer John Zumerchik examines, explores, and explains to us the endless details that make golf such a tantalizing pursuit. Written in language accessible to even the most scientifically disinclined, Zumerchik's book delves into areas of supreme importance to every golfer, including: The Physics of the Sweet Swing: The universal principles shared by all those rhythmic and well-timed swings you see on TV but not in the mirror Mind Over Muscle: How the brain affects and controls the movements of the body (and why confidence is the golfer's most indispensable tool) Getting the Ball from Here to There: Decoding the vagaries of launch angles, spin, lift, and gravity that make the difference between walking happily down the fairway and tramping into the bunkers Probability and Statistics: Understanding the mathematics of golf, and a by-the-numbers appraisal of golf's greatest legends With a firm grasp of both his subject and his 7-iron, Zumerchik takes the reader through all these topics and more, in an entertaining and enlightening work that will give every golfer something to chew on besides his or her nails, and make clear and comprehensible the hundred-and-thirty-five things you shouldn't think about during your backswing.

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Simon and Schuster

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141659695X

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9781416596950

Applied Biomechanics: Concepts and Connections

Concepts and Connections

By: John McLester,Peter St. Pierre

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Applied Biomechanics: Concepts and Connections

Concepts and Connections

By: John McLester,Peter St. Pierre

Written for undergraduate biomechanics courses, Applied Biomechanics: Concepts and Connections, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that focuses on making connections between biomechanics and other subdisciplines of exercise science. With that in mind, each chapter contains a Concepts section and a Connections section. The Concepts are the core nuts and bolts of understanding the mechanics of movement. The Connections are designed to show how the Concepts are used in the many diverse areas within the movement sciences.

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530

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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1284170047

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9781284170047

Play Like Sergio Garcia

An Analysis of the Swing and Shot-Making Game of Golf's Young Star

By: John Andrisani

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Play Like Sergio Garcia

An Analysis of the Swing and Shot-Making Game of Golf's Young Star

By: John Andrisani

Utilizes the championship skills of PGA superstar Sergio Garcia to demonstrate how golfers can improve their own golfing techniques, using detailed instruction, practical advice, and black-and-white photographs to follow Garcia's tee-to-green game and reveal the basics of his swing, setup, and putting shots. Reprint.

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188

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Penguin

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0399530835

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9780399530838

Scarne's Magic Tricks

By: John Scarne

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Scarne's Magic Tricks

By: John Scarne

Read minds! Make objects disappear and then reappear! One of the great magicians of all time reveals how to perform 200 masterful deceptions without training or special equipment to audiences of all sizes.

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Courier Corporation

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048642779X

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9780486427799

One Hundred and One Fun Warm-up and Cool-down Games

By: John Byl

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One Hundred and One Fun Warm-up and Cool-down Games

By: John Byl

101 Fun Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games provides the antidote to the age-old warm-up and cool-down routines of jogging and stretching. These games engage students and athletes in fun warm-ups that will prepare them mentally and physically for their activity and cool-downs that will help them recover."--BOOK JACKET.

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Human Kinetics

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0736048499

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9780736048491

Practicing Sabermetrics

Putting the Science of Baseball Statistics to Work

By: Gabriel B. Costa,Michael R. Huber,John T. Saccoman

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Practicing Sabermetrics

Putting the Science of Baseball Statistics to Work

By: Gabriel B. Costa,Michael R. Huber,John T. Saccoman

The past 30 years have seen an explosion in the number and variety of baseball books and articles. Following the lead of pioneers Bill James, John Thorn, and Pete Palmer, researchers have steadily challenged the ways we think about player and team performance--and along the way revised what we thought we knew of baseball history. This book by the authors of Understanding Sabermetrics (2008) goes beyond the explanation of new statistics to demonstrate their use in solving some of the more familiar problems of baseball research, such as how to compare players across generations; how to account for the effects of ballparks and rules changes; and how to measure the effectiveness of the sacrifice bunt or the range of the Gold Glove-winning shortstop. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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McFarland

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0786454466

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9780786454464

The Washingtons and Their Homes

By: John W. Wayland

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The Washingtons and Their Homes

By: John W. Wayland

Anyone fascinated with the genealogy or history of the family of George Washington should own this elegant publication. For in this profusely illustrated work originally published in 1944 and reprinted by arrangement with the Virginia Book Company, John Wayland, one of the giants of Virginia genealogy, recounts the Washington family history by taking us on a tour of the legendary homesteads they inhabited.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806347759

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9780806347752

Predict, Observe, Explain

Activities Enhancing Scientific Understanding

By: John Haysom,Michael Bowen

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Predict, Observe, Explain

Activities Enhancing Scientific Understanding

By: John Haysom,Michael Bowen

John Haysom and Michael Bowen provide middle and high school science teachers with more than 100 student activities to help the students develop their understanding of scientific concepts. The powerful Predict, Observe, Explain (POE) strategy, field-tested by hundreds of teachers, is designed to foster student inquiry and challenge existing conceptions that students bring to the classroom.

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NSTA Press

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1936137593

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9781936137596

Football For Dummies®

By: Howie Long,John Czarnecki

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Football For Dummies®

By: Howie Long,John Czarnecki

The ultimate fan's guide to America's most popular sport Since the last edition of Football For Dummies, new stadiums have been built, new stars have ascended, and records have been broken. This new edition has been revised to reflect today's game, giving football fans up-to-the-minute information on all the rules and regulations, positions, plays, and penalties. Featuring coverage of the newest stadium technologies, revised greatest players and legends, and pro-football must-do experiences, it also includes expert advice on training and gearing up for those who play the game. Fans will discover the best ways to enjoy football-at home or at the stadium.

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436

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118051610

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9781118051610

Mechanics

By: John Hebborn,Jean Littlewood

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Mechanics

By: John Hebborn,Jean Littlewood

A syllabus-specific textbook providing worked examples, exam-level questions and many practice exercises, in accordance to the new Edexcel AS and Advanced GCE specification.

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190

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Heinemann

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0435510754

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9780435510756

The Baseball Coaching Bible

By: Jerry Kindall,John Winkin

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The Baseball Coaching Bible

By: Jerry Kindall,John Winkin

Presents a comprehensive guide to coaching baseball with contributions from twenty-seven coaches who share their secrets to winning; and offers advice on building and managing a program, practice sessions, team strategies, player motivation and leadership, and making baseball fun.

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388

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Human Kinetics

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0736001611

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9780736001618

British Rural Sports

Vol. VII

By: John Henry Walsh

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British Rural Sports

Vol. VII

By: John Henry Walsh

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3752530561

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9783752530568

Visual Perception and Action in Sport

By: A. Mark Williams,Keith Davids,John Garrett Pascoe Williams

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Visual Perception and Action in Sport

By: A. Mark Williams,Keith Davids,John Garrett Pascoe Williams

This book provides a detailed review of much of the existing research on visual perception and sports performance. It summarises and integrates the findings of up to five hundred articles from areas as diverse as cognitive and ecological psychology.

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Taylor & Francis

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041918290X

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9780419182900

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