statistics

This book presents a powerful, real-world look at the lives of vulnerable young people in foster care.

"Provides readers with various facts about pro basketball through graphs, charts, and other eye-popping info graphics"--.

"Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern players with players of past eras and players at different positions. Including biographical essays on those top 75 players and detailed statistics for their playing careers, Who's Better, Who's Best in Football? is a must have for anyone who considers football to be more than just a game"--.

Stats have been around since sports began, but today, high-level math, computer savvy, and imaginative sports-lovers have created the active science of analytics.

A collection of articles and statistics on the 2007 sports year, covering professional and college football, baseball, and hockey; tennis; golf; auto racing; boxing; and other sports; and including sections on sports markets and awards, obituaries, and a calendar of 2008 events.

Looks at how math is used in sports.

Readers learn about the stories behind hockey’s most impressive records, such as most career points and most shutouts.

Biographies of famous football players of the past and present—including greats like Emmitt Smith and Brett Favre—are included, along with vibrant photographs of these stars in action.