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Popular Mechanics Why a Curveball Curves: New & Improved Edition

The Incredible Science of Sports

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Edited by Frank Vizard

Foreword by Robert Lipsyte

By William Hayes

By Popular Mechanics

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On Sale
Jun 3, 2014
Page Count
224 pages
Publisher
Hearst Books
ISBN-13
9781618371232

Price

$9.99

Price

$12.99 CAD

Format

ebook (Digital original)

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An absorbing and enlightening inside look at sports secrets—now in an updated and expanded edition! What makes an athlete successful? Why do some players excel? In this new, expanded edition, the experts at Popular Mechanics, along with top athletes, coaches, and sports journalists, explore the science behind everything from the perfect curveball and Phelpss kick to gene doping.
 
Theres great new coverage on the recent doping scandals that rocked the Tour de France, as well as a new chapter on lacrosse, and the clear, understandable explanations come from people who really love their game. Youll even learn how to bend it like Beckham—or at least how Beckham did it. This book is for both the player and the fan, helping athletes become better prepared and giving enthusiasts a more complete appreciation of the subtle nuances of competition.

Genre:

  • Nonfiction
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Reference

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William Hayes

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Popular Mechanics inspires its 15 million readers and fans to learn, make, discover, and do something new every day. Drawing on 115 years of knowledge, it shares a voracious curiosity about technological breakthroughs, automobiles, inventions, do-it-yourself projects, and outdoor adventure with a community of loyal followers.

Roy Berendsohn is Senior Home Editor at Popular Mechanics. He’s written on every conceivable topic that relates to home care, repair, construction, and improvement. He’s also covered blacksmithing, how to build a boat and paint a barn, and the restoration of a 4-wheel-drive firetruck.

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