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Riddles for Adults

flexible and challenging tasks in the fields of logic, maths, geometry and textriddles

by Carsten Richter ...

After a great success on the German market, this first part of the riddle series is also available in English. The demands on the reader´s creativity and concentration are sometimes very high. Riddle lovers and friends of mental exercise will have great pleasure in solving these tasks. The 6 different categories of riddles require mental flexibility, creative thinking and a high degree of ... Read more

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After a great success on the German market, this first part of the riddle series is also available in English. The demands on the reader´s creativity and concentration are sometimes very high. Riddle lovers and friends of mental exercise will have great pleasure in solving these tasks. The 6 different categories of riddles require mental flexibility, creative thinking and a high degree of
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How the number of foreign players influences the performance of national clubs and the national team

by Carsten Richter ...

Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Sport - Sport Economics, Sport Management, grade: 1.3, Birkbeck, University of London (Management), course: MSc Sport Management and Marketing, language: English, abstract: This paper is about whether the number of foreign players might have an influence on the performance of clubs and national teams. Before analysing the mentioned correlation, ... Read more

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Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Sport - Sport Economics, Sport Management, grade: 1.3, Birkbeck, University of London (Management), course: MSc Sport Management and Marketing, language: English, abstract: This paper is about whether the number of foreign players might have an influence on the performance of clubs and national teams. Before analysing the mentioned correlation,
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How Big Things Get Done

The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between

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“Why do big projects go wrong so often, and are there any lessons you can use when renovating your kitchen? Bent Flyvbjerg is the ‘megaproject’ expert and Dan Gardner brings the storytelling skills to How Big Things Get Done, with examples ranging from a Jimi Hendrix studio to the Sydney Opera House.”—Financial Times“Entertaining . . . There are lessons here for managers of all stripes.”—The ... Read more

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“Why do big projects go wrong so often, and are there any lessons you can use when renovating your kitchen? Bent Flyvbjerg is the ‘megaproject’ expert and Dan Gardner brings the storytelling skills to How Big Things Get Done, with examples ranging from a Jimi Hendrix studio to the Sydney Opera House.”—Financial Times“Entertaining . . . There are lessons here for managers of all stripes.”—The
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How to Win the Premier League

The Sunday Times Bestselling Inside Story of Football's Data Revolution

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**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A FINANCIAL TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'The best book on football I have ever read'** Daniel Finkelstein'Fascinating and educational. An enjoyable and informative read' Sir Kenny Dalglish'Deserves a place among the great modern books on football' Sam Wallace, chief football writer, Telegraph**________________________... ... Read more

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**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A FINANCIAL TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'The best book on football I have ever read'** Daniel Finkelstein'Fascinating and educational. An enjoyable and informative read' Sir Kenny Dalglish'Deserves a place among the great modern books on football' Sam Wallace, chief football writer, Telegraph**________________________...
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Football Hackers

The Science and Art of a Data Revolution

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Well written and thoughtful. Takes us on a tour of some of Europe's most innovative football thinkers - Financial TimesThe future of football is now.Football's data revolution has only just begun. The arrival of advanced metrics and detailed analysis is already reshaping the modern game. We can now fully assess player performance, analyse the role of luck and measure what really leads to victory. ... Read more

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Well written and thoughtful. Takes us on a tour of some of Europe's most innovative football thinkers - Financial TimesThe future of football is now.Football's data revolution has only just begun. The arrival of advanced metrics and detailed analysis is already reshaping the modern game. We can now fully assess player performance, analyse the role of luck and measure what really leads to victory.
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Soccermatics

Mathematical Adventures in the Beautiful Game

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'Football looked at in a very different way' Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton star and football media analystFootball – the most mathematical of sports. From shot statistics and league tables to the geometry of passing and managerial strategy, the modern game is filled with numbers, patterns and shapes. How do we make sense of them? The answer lies in the mathematical models applied in ... Read more

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'Football looked at in a very different way' Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton star and football media analystFootball – the most mathematical of sports. From shot statistics and league tables to the geometry of passing and managerial strategy, the modern game is filled with numbers, patterns and shapes. How do we make sense of them? The answer lies in the mathematical models applied in
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The Numbers Game

Why Everything You Know About Soccer Is Wrong

by Chris Anderson, David Sally ...

Moneyball meets Freakonomics in this myth-busting guide to understanding—and winning—the most popular sport on the planet.Innovation is coming to soccer, and at the center of it all are the numbers—a way of thinking about the game that ignores the obvious in favor of how things actually are. In The Numbers Game, Chris Anderson, a former professional goalkeeper turned soccer statistics guru, teams ... Read more

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Moneyball meets Freakonomics in this myth-busting guide to understanding—and winning—the most popular sport on the planet.Innovation is coming to soccer, and at the center of it all are the numbers—a way of thinking about the game that ignores the obvious in favor of how things actually are. In The Numbers Game, Chris Anderson, a former professional goalkeeper turned soccer statistics guru, teams
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Soccernomics (2026 World Cup Edition)

Why European Men and American Women Usually Win—and American Men Don’t (Yet)

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**Updated 2026 World Cup Edition In this modern classic, a leading sportswriter and an acclaimed sports economist apply high-powered analytical tools to everyday soccer topics.“Soccernomics is the most intelligent book ever written about soccer.” ―San Francisco Chronicle**Why do clubs almost always lose money—and does it mean some will disappear? Why doesn’t America dominate the sport ... Read more

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**Updated 2026 World Cup Edition In this modern classic, a leading sportswriter and an acclaimed sports economist apply high-powered analytical tools to everyday soccer topics.“Soccernomics is the most intelligent book ever written about soccer.” ―San Francisco Chronicle**Why do clubs almost always lose money—and does it mean some will disappear? Why doesn’t America dominate the sport
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Done Deal

An Insider's Guide to Football Contracts, Multi-Million Pound Transfers and Premier League Big Business

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**'If you want to know and understand how football really works, this is the book for you.' - Guillem Balagué'A myth-busting and hugely entertaining look at the ever more complex machinations of the beautiful game. Essential.' - Raphael Honigstein'A must-read for football fans.' - Freddie Ljungberg**Insightful, enlightening and thought-provoking, leading Premier League lawyer Daniel Geey lifts the ... Read more

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**'If you want to know and understand how football really works, this is the book for you.' - Guillem Balagué'A myth-busting and hugely entertaining look at the ever more complex machinations of the beautiful game. Essential.' - Raphael Honigstein'A must-read for football fans.' - Freddie Ljungberg**Insightful, enlightening and thought-provoking, leading Premier League lawyer Daniel Geey lifts the
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Dark Side of the Boom

The Excesses of the Art Market in the 21st Century

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This book lifts the lid on some of the excesses that the 21st-century explosion of the contemporary art market brought in its wake, notably at its very top end. The buying of art as an investment, temptations to forgery, tax evasion, money laundering and pressure to produce more and more art all form part of this story, as do issues over authentication and the impact of the enhanced use of ... Read more

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This book lifts the lid on some of the excesses that the 21st-century explosion of the contemporary art market brought in its wake, notably at its very top end. The buying of art as an investment, temptations to forgery, tax evasion, money laundering and pressure to produce more and more art all form part of this story, as do issues over authentication and the impact of the enhanced use of
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Money and Soccer: A Soccernomics Guide

Why Chievo Verona, Unterhaching, and Scunthorpe United Will Never Win the Champions League, Why Manchester City, Roma, and Paris St. Germain Can, and Why Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United Cannot Be Stopped

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Modern soccer is big business. From the ill-received takeover of Manchester United by the Glazer family to Paris Saint Germain's current shopping spree for the best footballers on the planet, soccer finance has become an increasingly important part of the game.Barely a summer goes by now without a cherished club going into administration or a wealthy businessman funding a mid table team's ... Read more

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Modern soccer is big business. From the ill-received takeover of Manchester United by the Glazer family to Paris Saint Germain's current shopping spree for the best footballers on the planet, soccer finance has become an increasingly important part of the game.Barely a summer goes by now without a cherished club going into administration or a wealthy businessman funding a mid table team's
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Big Bucks

The Explosion of the Art Market in the 21st Century

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This highly readable and timely book explores the transformation of the modern and contemporary art market in the 21st century from a niche trade to a globalised operation worth an estimated $50 billion a year.Drawing on her personal experience, the author describes in fascinating detail the contributions made by a range of actors and institutions to these recent developments. The book focuses on ... Read more

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This highly readable and timely book explores the transformation of the modern and contemporary art market in the 21st century from a niche trade to a globalised operation worth an estimated $50 billion a year.Drawing on her personal experience, the author describes in fascinating detail the contributions made by a range of actors and institutions to these recent developments. The book focuses on
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