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An entertaining and incisive chronicle from one of the foremost authorities in fantasy baseball Ron Shandler is a self-described rotoholic. In the beginning, he hoarded newspaper box scores and pored over every number at his disposal. Then came the compulsion to create his own numbers. A monthly newsletter expanded into an annual Baseball Forecaster book, which spawned a media company, websites, tournaments, and more. Part memoir, part...
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"Premier League Chronicles: A Comprehensive Guide to Football's Finest Institution" is an engaging exploration into the heart and soul of one of the most revered football leagues worldwide. This meticulously crafted book delves into every aspect of the Premier League, from its inception to its current status as a global phenomenon. Embark on a journey through the league's rich history, tracing its roots from its humble beginnings to its rise as a...
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The book your opponents don't want you to have!
Top-secret fantasy football tips that can help anybody win more games - from beginner to seasoned champ!
Gain inside info that the "experts" won't tell you and don't want you to know! Find out the biggest ingredient to winning fantasy football (and the one major secret experts won't admit). Discover tactics that not only help YOU win but limit other teams' chances AT THE SAME TIME! Best of all, you...
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Carter Glass was one of the more significant Virginia politicians in the early part of the 20th century. A Lynchburg native, he was to represent both houses of Congress, and was the Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson. He was instrumental in establishing the Federal Reserve System. A true advocate of "State's Rights", Glass was a consistent opponent of the New Deal and clashed with President Roosevelt many times (though Roosevelt offered...
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The definitive guide for your 2022 fantasy football team from the staff of The Athletic.
Whether you're in a keeper, dynasty or SuperFlex league, this comprehensive preview features unmatched insight and analysis from industry leaders Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston, Brandon Marianne Lee, KC Joyner, Nando Di Fino, and the NFL staff at The Athletic.
Highlights include award-winning projections for more than 450 players, expert insight from The Athletic's...
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GET READY FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON
Are you looking to take your FPL career to the next level?Have you ever wondered what elite FPL players have in common?Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information out there?
If so, read on...
With over 10 million registered squads, and an explosion of high-quality online content, it has never been more difficult to achieve a good finish in Fantasy Premier League. Yet there are a select group of individuals...
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Do you want to beat your mini-league rivals?
Are you pushing for your best rank yet?
Have you forgotten how to enjoy playing Fantasy Premier League?
If so, this book is for you.
Fantasy Premier League has over 8 million players worldwide and the number is growing each year. With practically endless combinations of players for your squad, the decisions you make each week will determine your success globally and in your mini-leagues.
This...
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The Battle of the Wilderness was fought on May 5—7, 1864 as the first battle of Lt.-Gen. U. S. Grant's Virginia Overland Campaign against Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. The fighting occurred in a wooded area near Locust Grove, Virginia, about 20 miles west of Fredericksburg. Although tactically inconclusive, both armies suffered heavy casualties, nearly 29,000 in total, a harbinger of a war of attrition by Grant...
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A fascinating in-depth analysis of six of the NHL's most interesting drafts
From Guy Lafleur to Sidney Crosby to Connor McDavid, the annual draft of hockey's most talented young prospects has long been, considered the best route to Stanley Cup glory. Inexact Science delivers the remarkable facts behind the six most captivating NHL Drafts ever staged and explores the lessons learned, from guessing hockey horoscopes. How did it change the business of...
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The world of fantasy sports is no longer the purview of nerds and stat geeks. In fact, versions of the game are currently played by tens of millions of people worldwide. But while fantasy sports may have begun as a light-hearted diversion, to many of its participants winning or losing is no laughing matter. And as a professional fantasy sports expert who doles out advice on a daily basis for ESPN.com, author AJ Mass has learned one basic and inescapable...
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The legalization of sports wagering has increased the pot exponentially. But navigating the new systems can be tricky. If you're a newcomer ready to bet on sports as an occasional pastime, veteran sports writer and Las Vegas insider Rob Miech delivers a vital primer on terminology, options, and procedures. If you're already taking advantage of the sports betting world as a money-spinning career, he shares the latest approaches and all-new game-changing...
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Mathletics is a remarkably entertaining book that shows readers how to use simple mathematics to analyze a range of statistical and probability-related questions in professional baseball, basketball, and football, and in sports gambling. How does professional baseball evaluate hitters? Is a singles hitter like Wade Boggs more valuable than a power hitter like David Ortiz? Should NFL teams pass or run more often on first downs? Could professional basketball...
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Final Fantasy VII est un jeu culte qui a fait découvrir le genre du J-RPG à toute une génération. Vingt-trois années plus tard, son remake doit relever un défi tout aussi grand : raviver les souvenirs de cette même génération. Etrangement, Final Fantasy VII Remake ne refait pas, il ne recrée pas - non - il réinvente. C'est ainsi qu'il tire sa singularité, en ne rendant pas son modèle obsolète, mais en s'inscrivant dans sa continuité....
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Développée durant l'âge d'or de Konami, Suikoden est une licence à part dans le monde du J-RPG. Pour l'imaginer, son créateur Yoshitaka Murayama s'est inspiré d'une légende chinoise célèbre, Au bord de l'eau, qui raconte la rébellion de 108 individus aux compétences diverses contre un empire corrompu. De la même manière, Suikoden permet aux joueurs d'unir 108 personnages, les étoiles du Destin, contre la menace d'un ennemi commun. Cet...
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Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger… Autant de noms célèbres et célébrés qui, chez beaucoup de joueurs et joueuses, ont un écho particulier. Certaines scènes et personnages sont à jamais ancrés dans la mémoire collective, et sont, encore aujourd'hui, évoqués avec une nostalgie et un respect qui forcent l'admiration. En 40 ans d'existence, le J-RPG a traversé l'histoire du jeu vidéo et a évolué avec lui, de la NES aux machines...
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Si, dans l'imaginaire collectif, SEGA est avant tout associé à Sonic, on oublie un peu vite que pour des générations de joueurs, la marque a proposé nombre de consoles devenues cultes : la Master System, puis la Mega Drive et la Saturn, pour finir sa carrière de constructeur avec celle qui nous intéresse, la Dreamcast. Ah, la fameuse Dreamcast ! Une machine mythique, en avance sur son temps, aimée des joueurs et adulée par les fans, qui pourtant...
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Fantasy sports have become as ingrained in American culture as baseball and apple pie. And they have spread worldwide. There are versions of these games for football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, cricket, bull riding, bass fishing, Iditarod and many more. It is one of the most popular forms of entertainment today.
But the millions who play mostly have no idea about the people and events that created this phenomenon. The History of Fantasy...
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Lorsque "Golden Sun" arrive en 2001 sur Game Boy Advance, il est accueilli avec un grand enthousiasme. Présenté par la critique comme le RPG tant attendu, la madeleine de Proust qui ne repose pas sur ses acquis et apporte suffisamment de nouveauté pour révolutionner le genre, le jeu du studio Camelot Software Planning fait monter les attentes en flèche pour les titres à venir sur la nouvelle console portable de Nintendo. « C'est un témoignage...
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The FFF Playbook provides 20 weekly topics that take an interesting Fantasy concept and relates it to the Bible and our own lives. Each week also includes, discussion questions to unpack, a personal prayer, and a weekly challenge.
The Fantasy Football Fellowship (FFF) Playbook provides opportunities for leagues to find more meaning and purpose as they compete throughout the season. As you read and discuss the season-long FFF Playbook, you will build...
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With every passing season, statistical analysis is playing an ever-increasing role in how hockey is played and covered. Knowledge of the underlying numbers can help fans stretch their enjoyment of the game. Acting as an invaluable supplement to traditional analysis, Stat Shot: A Fan's Guide to Hockey Analytics can be used to test the validity of conventional wisdom and to gain insight into what teams are doing behind the scenes - or maybe what they...