The Enlightened Bracketologist

Author : Nigel Holmes,Richard Sandomir,Mark Reiter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781596919471

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The Enlightened Bracketologist by Nigel Holmes,Richard Sandomir,Mark Reiter Pdf

Every March, the NCAA men's basketball tournament blankets newspapers and the Internet, and attracts millions of television viewers over the course of three weeks. Will a perennial favorite like Duke win? Or will it be a dark horse like Gonzaga? The phenomenon known as March Madness galvanizes a nation of viewers as few other sports events can. The reason? Bracketology. America eagerly watches as 64 teams become 32, then 16, then 8, then 4, then 2, and finally #1. Now it's time to use the same rigorous method for everything that really matters in culture, people, history, the arts and more. In The Enlightened Bracketologist the editors have organized the world's most haunting and maddeningly subjective questions into a scheme of binary pairings that finally reveal what is truly the best in its class: La Tache or Chateau Latour? (1) Barry Bonds or Terrell Owens? (2) "Vissi d'arte" or "Dove Sono"? (3) OJ verdict or JFK assassination? (4) "Top of the world, Ma" or "Nobody's perfect"? (5) Two by two, The Enlightened Bracketologist pits our cultural mainstays against each other; only the finest survive. Every double-page spread of this book will contain a series of brackets compiled by experts and celebrities, with text call-outs that highlight the reason why one competitor moves on and another doesn't. Already committed are Elvis Costello on popular songs; David Bouley on cookbooks; Leon Fleisher on piano music; Reneé Fleming on opera arias; Henry Beard on French phrases; Joseph Ward on wine.

Author : Mark Reiter,Richard Sandomir
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781596913103

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The Enlightened Bracketologist by Mark Reiter,Richard Sandomir Pdf

Employing a system of brackets used in sports, this light-hearted study looks at some of popular culture's most baffling questions on topics ranging from popular songs and cookbooks to French phrases and wine.

Author : Joe Lunardi,David Smale,Mark Few
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781641255806

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Bracketology by Joe Lunardi,David Smale,Mark Few Pdf

Lunardi delves into the early days of Bracketology, details its growth, and dispels the myths of the process The NCAA Tournament has become one of the most popular sports events in the country, consuming fans for weeks with the run to the Final Four and ultimately the crowning of the champion of college hoops.? Each March, millions of Americans fill out their bracket in the hopes of correctly predicting the future. Yet, there is no true Madness without the oft-debated question about what teams should be seeded where—from the Power-5 Blue Blood with some early season stumbles on their resume to the mid-major that rampaged through their less competitive conference season—and the inventor of Bracketology himself, Joe Lunardi, now reveals the mystery and science behind the legend. While going in depth on his ever-evolving predictive formula, Lunardi compares great teams from different eras with intriguing results, talks to the biggest names in college basketball about their perception of Bracketology (both good and bad), and looks ahead to the future of the sport and how Bracketology will help shape the conversation. This fascinating book is a must-read for college hoops fans and anyone who has aspired to win their yearly office pool.

Author : John Brady
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466881570

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Frank & Ava by John Brady Pdf

"If I had to go back in Hollywood history and name two people who were most desperately and passionately in love with each other, I would say Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner were It" —Liz Smith It began in Hollywood's golden age when Ava was emerging as a movie star. But she fell in (and out of) love too easily. Mickey Rooney married her because he wanted another conquest. Artie Shaw treated her like a dumb brunette, giving her a reading list on their honeymoon. Neither marriage lasted a year. Then, after being courted by Howard Hughes and numerous others, along came Frank Sinatra. His passion for Ava destroyed his marriage and brought him close to ruin. Their wild affair broke all the rules of the prudish era as Frank left his wife and children and pursued Ava on an international stage. They became romantic renegades, with the press following them from location to location. "Oh, God, Frank Sinatra could be the sweetest, most charming man in the world when he was in the mood," said Ava. They married, but then came the quarrels, separations, infidelities, and reconciliations. Eventually, there was a divorce, and they thought it was over. It wasn't. Through all of the tortured years of separation and splintered affairs with others, they maintained a secretive relationship known only to those who recognized that this was the love of a lifetime. Over the years they attempted to reconcile, romanced and nurtured each other, right to the end. The love story of Frank and Ava has never been fully explored or explained - until now. John Brady's Frank & Ava delves deeply into the lives of these two iconic stars and their turbulent lifelong relationship. More than anything else, this is the story of a romance lived out under battlefield conditions.

Author : Michelle Winkel,Maxine Borowsky Junge
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780398087395

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GRAPHIC FACILITATION AND ART THERAPY by Michelle Winkel,Maxine Borowsky Junge Pdf

Graphic Facilitation is an innovative and wholly new application of art therapy theory and techniques to groups and organizations. Graphic Facilitation is a process in which a trained consultant, through color, symbols, and metaphors in murals, interprets and documents something as short as a keynote address or as long as an entire conference. The text provides a new and exciting avenue for art therapists and for organizational development consultants. The authors provide a detailed explanation of Graphic Facilitation—what it is, how and why it works, ideas about how to become a trained Graphic Facilitator, and a multidisciplinary literature base and resources that aspiring Graphic Facilitators will need. The book’s references and bibliography include pertinent, classic organizational development literature, essential learning for work in the area. Five case studies carefully lay out how the Graphic Facilitation process works in practice with a variety of organizational styles, models, and issues. They include visual murals and other imagery created by the Graphic Facilitator for each organizational event. These case studies clearly illustrate the value and promise of art therapy as an exciting new tool and provide a view of the impressive use of Graphic Facilitation. Written by two art therapists, this book is for art therapists who would like to develop and learn to use art therapy applications for business and organizational sectors. In this, it is an exciting new practice area for art therapists. The book will also be valuable for business coaches, human resource managers, organizational management consultants and facilitators who would like to enrich their practice with Graphic Facilitation techniques. CD-ROM not included in digital version of this title.

Author : Mark Reiter,Richard Sandomir
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781439141250

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The Final Four of Everything by Mark Reiter,Richard Sandomir Pdf

Edited by Mark Reiter and Richard Sandomir, and featuring contributions from experts on everything from breakfast cereal and movie gunfights to First Ladies and bald guys, The Final Four of Everything celebrates everything that's great, surprising, or silly in America, using the foolproof method of bracketology to determine what we love or hate-and why. As certain to make you laugh as it will start friendly arguments, The Final Four of Everything is the perfect book for know-it-alls, know-a-littles, and anyone with an opinion on celebrity mugshots, literary heroes, sports nicknames, or bacon. Bracketology is a unique way of organizing information that dates back to the rise of the knockout (or single elimination) tournament, perhaps in medieval times. Its origins are not precisely known, but there was genius in the first bracket design that hasn't changed much over the years. You, of course, may be familiar with the bracket format via the NCAA basketball tournament pairings each March. If you've ever watched ESPN or participated in a March Madness office pool, you know what a bracket looks like. The Final Four of Everything takes the idea one step further, and applies the knockout format to every category BUT basketball. In areas where taste, judgment, and hard-earned wisdom really matter, we've set out to determine, truly, the Final Four of Everything.

Author : Joan Ryan
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780316434904

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Intangibles by Joan Ryan Pdf

From baseball to biology, an award-winning journalist highlights the power of team chemistry in this "terrific" data-driven investigation of human relationships (Billie Jean King). Does team chemistry actually exist? Is there scientific or mathematical proof? Is team chemistry as real and relevant as on-base percentages and wins above replacement? In Joan Ryan's groundbreaking book we discover that the answer to all of the above is a resounding yes. As Ryan puts it, team chemistry, or the combination of biological and social forces that boosts selfless effort among more players over more days of a season, is what drives sports teams toward a common goal, encouraging the players to be the best versions of themselves. These are the elements of teams that make them "click," the ones that foster trust and respect, and push players to exceed their own potential when they work well together. Team chemistry alone won't win a World Series, but talent alone won't win it, either. And by interviewing more than 100 players, coaches, managers, and statisticians, as well as over five years of extensive research in neuroscience, biology, physiology, and psychology, Ryan proves that the social and emotional state of a team does affect performance. Grit, passion, selflessness, and effort matter -- but never underestimate the power of chemistry.

Author : Matthew Shepatin
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781617491986

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"Then Madden Said to Summerall. . ." by Matthew Shepatin Pdf

Written for every sports fan who follows the NFL, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From locker rooms to the sidelines and inside huddles, the book includes stories about Terry Bradshaw, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Don Shula, Lawrence Taylor, Johnny Unitas, and Bill Walsh, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

Author : Espn
Publisher : Espn Books
Page : 1234 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780345513922

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ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia by Espn Pdf

A comprehensive reference provides historical overviews of all 335 Division 1 teams, season-by-season summaries, ESPN/Sagarin rankings of top-selected college basketball programs, and more.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Periodicals
ISBN : NWU:35556039813092

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Time by Anonim Pdf

Author : Harold Wallace Ross,Katharine Sergeant Angell White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Literature
ISBN : NWU:35556037813540

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The New Yorker by Harold Wallace Ross,Katharine Sergeant Angell White Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12
Category : Current events
ISBN : NWU:35556037545985

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Newsweek by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSD:31822036963536

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1052 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business
ISBN : UCLA:L0098882806

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Business Week by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Business
ISBN : UVA:X030298574

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The Business Week by Anonim Pdf