Author : Shirley Duglin Kennedy
Publisher : Chicago : American Library Association
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,94 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780838907122
As an Internet trainer in libraries, Kennedy knows firsthand the frustration librarians feel when applying their professional research skills to the Internet. This book offers tips and tricks designed to help librarians satisfy their patrons on the spot.
Author : Matthew Davidow
Publisher :
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 2019-05-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781096805724
How do sportsbooks make their lines? Which types of bets are the best? Can you beat the house? The Logic Of Sports Betting answers all these questions and more with a dash of humor and a whole lot of real talk about how it all works. Peek behind the counter and learn how sportsbooks operate. Combine that insider knowledge with why-didn't-I-think-of-that sports betting logic, and you have the winning formula. Ed Miller is a best-selling (over 300,000 copies sold) author of books on poker and gambling. This is his first book on sports betting, but maybe his favorite book to write so far. Matthew Davidow is a sports modeler, using proprietary methods to beat major sports betting markets for over 15 years, and co-founding two leading private sports analytics firms along the way. What people are saying about The Logic Of Sports Betting "Matt and Ed are two of the smartest minds in sports betting." - Rufus Peabody, professional sports bettor "As a sportsbook employee for 30-plus years, I find it difficult to read or watch anything about sports betting. But I could not put The Logic Of Sports Betting down. It's that good." - Robert Walker, Las Vegas bookmaker
Author : Josh Appelbaum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,31 MB
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1721400222
Learn how to bet on sports safely, smartly, and responsibly—and profit big—with this easy-to-use guide, perfect for beginners! Betting money on sports can be great fun and is a sure way to turn any sports game into an exciting must-watch event. However, it can be dangerous to the uninitiated—new gamblers can risk too much, bet randomly, or even lose it all. The Everything Guide to Sports Betting won’t let that happen. Filled with tips, tricks, and tactics, this handy guide shows you how to place bets strategically. You’ll learn all of the different types of bets you can make, how to spot a potentially profitable bet, and when to walk away. Covering all of the major sports leagues, The Everything Guide to Sports Betting will introduce you to the sports betting world and show you how to beat the casinos at their own games. In no time, you’ll be a gambling pro—and cash in on some major wins!
Author : Swain Scheps
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 28,97 MB
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1119654386
The sports gambling book you can bet on Sports betting combines America's national pastime (sports) with its national passion (gambling). In the U.S., more than a third of the population bets on at least one sporting event every year. With the recent lifting of the federal ban on sports gambling, states are pushing legislation to take advantage of the new potential source of revenue. The best sports betting books are data driven, statistically honest, and offer ways to take action. Sports Betting For Dummies will cover the basics, as well as delving into more nuanced topics. You’ll find all the need-to-know information on types of bets, statistics, handicapping fundamentals, and more. Betting on football, basketball, baseball, and other sports Betting on special events, such as the Superbowl or the Olympics Money management Betting on the internet With handy tips, tricks, and tools, Sports Betting For Dummies shows you how to place the right bet at the right time—to get the right payoff.
Author : Adam Kucharski
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 11,79 MB
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0465098592
"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal). For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.
Author : Laura Pedersen
Publisher : Rising Star
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 23,24 MB
Release : 2009-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781440170171
Best Bet is the story of a young woman's journey to discover the world, herself, and what she's left behind.
Author : David Sumpter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1472924150
'Football looked at in a very different way' Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton star and football media analyst Football – 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 biology, physics and economics. Soccermatics brings football and mathematics together in a mind-bending synthesis, using numbers to help reveal the inner workings of the beautiful game. This new and expanded edition analyses the current big-name players and teams using mathematics, and meets the professionals working inside football who use numbers and statistics to boost performance. Welcome to the world of mathematical modelling, expressed brilliantly by David Sumpter through the prism of football. No matter who you follow – from your local non-league side to the big boys of the Premiership, La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A or the MLS – you'll be amazed at what mathematics has to teach us about the world's favourite sport.
Author : Plácido Rodríguez
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 25,78 MB
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1785364553
This unique book delves into a number of intriguing issues and addresses several pertinent questions including, should gambling markets be privatized? Is the ‘hot hand’ hypothesis real or a myth? Are the ‘many’ smarter than the ‘few’ in estimating betting odds? How are prices set in fixed odds betting markets? The book also explores the informational efficiency of betting markets and the prevalence of corruption and illegal betting in sports.
Author : Nelson Bates
Publisher : BestWebsite, LLC
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 10,78 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1419690000
The only book you need to make incredible money with your website. Nelson Bates' step-by-step instructions detail everything you need to know to start and run your own profitable website business.
Author : James J. Townsend
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 22,32 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780321159632
& bull; Corporate Web portals are increasingly common, providing employees and customers with one easy to use online access point & lt;br/ & gt; & bull; Provides a high level yet practical overview of the concepts, technologies, and products used in building successful portals
