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Arthur Cayley (1821--1895) was one of the most prolific and important mathematicians of the Victorian era. His influence still pervades modern mathematics, in group theory (Cayley's theorem), matrix algebra (the Cayley-Hamilton theorem), and invariant theory, where he made his most significant contributions. Yet Cayley's life has been overlooked by historians, who have lavished far more attention on lesser figures. Mathematician and biographer Tony Crilly, the world's leading authority on Cayley, rectifies this oversight with the first definitive account of his life.
Born in England, Cayley spent his childhood in St. Petersburg, where his father was a commercial agent. After returning to England in 1828, Cayley received a first-rate education. As an undergraduate at Trinity College in Cambridge, he was named "Senior Wrangler," the top mathematics student of his year. After graduating, he found himself at the vanguard of the revolution in British mathematics which included William Rowan Hamilton, George Boole, and James Joseph Sylvester. At the same time, needing a reliable income, he trained for the bar and became a barrister at Lincoln's Inn in 1849. Though a successful lawyer, Cayley devoted all his free time to mathematics and confirmed his reputation as one of the era's leading minds with a procession of brilliant articles on key aspects in pure mathematics. Only after 1863, when he was appointed to the Sadleirian Chair at Cambridge, could he fully pursue mathematical investigations, and he continued to publish influential papers until his death.
Comprehensive and elegantly composed, this biography makes clear the scope of Arthur Cayley's prodigious achievements, firmly enshrining him as the "Mathematician Laureate of the Victorian Age."
Customer Reviews:
A mathematical biography.......2006-09-28
You'll enjoy this book more if you're not mathematically knowledgeable because that's the audience it's written for. More than half the text deals with Cayley's mathematics but when the author feels it necessary to explain that a determinant is "a technical name given to a formula used to extract a single number from a spatial array", you can't expect deeper math topics to be treated with more than a superficial gloss. As a mathematician, I was disappointed in this book.
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What would legendary Boston Celtics coach and 16-time NBA champion Red Auerbach say is the most critical quality for a person to be successful? Would his advice differ from 10-time NCAA championship coach John Wooden's? What would each say to a young person just starting out in pursuit of their dreams? What is the best advice they were ever given?
It took author Christian Klemash more than two years of research, persistence, and original interviews, but now he's ready to pass on the best advice you'll ever get. Only the rare individual has had the opportunity to pick the brain of just one legendary sports coach—let alone thirty-four of the best sports coaches of all time. Klemash gives sports fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable life lessons from the most famous, intelligent, and victorious coaches ever. The legends span the sports world, from gold medal-winning gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi and three-time college football championship coach Tom Osborne to four-time World Series-winning baseball manager Joe Torre and hall-of-fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee.
These coaches know how to teach top athletes about character and winning, how to manage pressure at crunch time, and how to bring out the best in their players when it matters most. How to Succeed in the Game of Life shares their insights into sports, life, and the most vital keys to sustain success.Featuring Exclusive Interviews with:
Red Auerbach, 16-time NBA World Champion
Bobby Bowden, College Football's All-Time Winningest Coach, 2-time National Champion
Scotty Bowman, 9-time Stanley Cup Champion
Bill Cowher, Super Bowl Champion
Tony Dungy, Super Bowl Champion
Dan Gable, 15-time NCCA Champion
April Heinrichs, Gold Medal Winning Coach of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
Bela Karolyi, The World’s Greatest Gymnastics Coach
Bill Parcells, 2-time Super Bowl Champion
Emanuel Steward, Boxing Trainer of 30 World Champions
Joe Torre, 4-time World Series Champion
Bill Walsh, 3-time Super Bowl Champion
Lenny Wilkens, NBA’s All-Time Winningest Coach, NBA Champion
John Wooden, 10-time NCAA Champion
And More!
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A Great Read.......2007-08-26
Wow!Could not put it down.An extraordinay self help book.Gave it to my kids they loved it.Don't miss this one
What a great read!.......2007-07-25
I took it on vacation with me and I couldn't put it down. A great book for aspiring athletes and coaches as well as your average Joe who works 9-5. The coaches discuss a variety of topics from their childhood to how they motivate their players. Any easy read for all ages.
Game of life.......2007-07-24
I've read through Game of Life and I enjoyed it very much. There are so many things to take from this book, not just into sports, but also some reflections on life. I would recommend this book to everybody.
Coaching advise from athletic coaches.......2007-06-27
A fun read, especially if yoiu're a sports fan. I read it in search of things that would help my own ability as a coach in my company. Much of it is light stuff but the easy read makes it fun nonetheless and there are few golden nuggets laced throughout the book.
Overcome Adversity.......2007-04-12
Anyone looking for inspiration, either for their own life or to share with others, will find a gold mine of quotes here. This book isn't just for sports fans.
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Nearly all kids who learn to play hockey dream of becoming a hockey star. In this book, Kimberly Jo Simac shows beginning hockey players that this dream can become a reality. Beautifully illustrated, this book introduces budding young hockey players to the sport's team spirit, challenges and rewards.
Through this rhythmic story, youngsters will learn that hockey is a life-long journey that requires committment and dedication. They also will discover that for team players who learn to accept defeat and graciously claim victory, the rewards are great.
Hockey is a great sport that encourages families to spend time together. It leaves an indelible stamp on the lives of all dedicated players. It allows hockey stars to shine, not only on the ice, but also in many other arenas of life.
When I Grow Up I'm Going To Be A Hockey Star is a book for all who love to skate or who dream of it.
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When I Grow Up I'm Going to be a Hockiey Star.......2007-04-03
My 3 yr old grandson loves this and is among his favorite night time readings. I have bought several hockey related books for your website.
Thank you for your prompt service and great selections.
Jan
For The Kid Who Dreams Hockey.......2007-02-11
This is a wonderful book for your little hockey star. Filled with beautiful vibrant pictures and following an excellent story, this is a must have for your kid.
For Kids who love Hockey.......2007-01-09
If your child LOVES hockey - they will enjoy this book. Very easy to read (I suggest for kids 7 and under), with great artwork/pictures.
Hockey Star Book for Young Ones.......2006-03-13
This is a fantastic book for the younger hockey fan. My son eats, sleeps and breathes hockey and wanted a hockey book that he could read himself. Most beginning reader hockey books are "childish" in nature (ex. Franklin the turtle, Arthur from PBS) and he wanted one that was really about non-fiction hockey, but for his reading level. This book is just perfect for that! Great story, inspiring for little hockey stars in the making.
Astounding Children's Book.......2006-02-18
I recently purchased this book and I absolutely love it. It caught my eye with the striking illustration of the young boy's face on the cover. Throughout the book, the author takes you on an adventure thru the dreams of a young boy. Working at a daycare, this book is a favorite and always requested. I would definitely recommend this book to enhance your children's dreams and imagination.
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"My mom gave a couple of dollars to a woman who was in desperate need of milk for her family. In return, the woman gave my mom a gunnysack full of things, including a pair of skates. My sister Edna grabbed one and I got the other. We went outside and push-glided around an ice pond. When Edna got cold and took her skate off, I put it on my other foot." So begins the story of one of the greatest--and toughest--men to ever play the game of ice hockey, Gordie Howe. Or try Bobby Hull: "We won the Stanley Cup in 1961 when I was 22 years old... but I never did drink out of the Stanley Cup. As the festivities began, I started drinking beer out of the owner's son Mike Wirtz's dirty old felt hat. I got sick as a dog and had to go to bed instead of celebrating that night."
For the Love of Hockey collects the personal stories of 91 of the game's greatest players, stars such as Rocket Richard, Bobby Orr, Guy Lafleur, Wayne Gretzky, and Mario Lemieux. With big, full-color action shots and the words of the players themselves, this is a heartfelt tribute to the most talented practitioners of a fast and furious sport.
Book Description
NHL stars and legends reveal key moments of their careers.
The greatest hockey players of all time share their most vivid memories of the game they love. These stories and anecdotes are essentially joyful, occasionally heart-breaking, and always heartfelt.
Their reminiscences include:
- Dramatic overtime goals
- Record-breaking games
- Team camaraderie
- Devastating trades
- Career-ending injuries.
Thrilling color photographs enhance the personal stories of players from such hockey legends as:
- Rocket Richard
- Gordie Howe
- Jean Beliveau
- Bobby Orr
- Wayne Gretzky.
The book also includes the hottest players of today such as:
- Steve Yzerman
- Mario Lemieux
- Jeremy Roenick.
Told in the players' own words, these stories are infused with the same skill, spirit, character and determination that carried each of these men to the heights of the National Hockey League and made hockey one of the most popular sports in the world.
As hockey attracts more fans of all ages, so will
For the Love of Hockey.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent transaction.......2007-03-23
I was very pleased, item was as described and it made my husband very happy when I gave it to him!
Thank you
Perfect for your guy's "reading room".......2007-01-09
This is a great book for us hockey fans. The stories are short and interesting. Notable players from the history of hockey as well as current players are featured. Let's face it, we want to know everything about our favorite players, some of these stories are surprising.
In their own words.......2000-10-18
This book is necessary for all true hockey fans. The book tells the stories of some of the great stars of the game from today and yesterday. The best part of the book is that it is written in their own words.
Book Description
It seems Peter Kuiksak's star just keeps rising. This young hockey hero from the Northwest Territories is the top player in his league, being pursued by agents, and becoming something of a celebrity in his adopted city, Edmonton. But being the centre of attention isn't all it's cracked up to be. It seems no one sees Peter as just Peter anymore -- least of all the star himself.
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, Northern Star continues one exceptional player's journey, started in Roughing and Against the Boards, toward hockey greatness.
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Mark Messier: Star Center (Sports Reports)
Michael John Sullivan
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Wayne Gretzky: Hockey All-Star (Great Record Breakers in Sports)
Rob Kirkpatrick
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Great Left Wingers: Stars of Hockey's Golden Age (Amazing Stories) (Amazing Stories)
Chris Robinson
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Some were known for their speed, others for their accuracy, others still for their sneaky dekes, but these legendary left wingers were all admired for the power behind the plays that took their teams to the top. Aurel Joliats dazzling puck dance, Harvey Jacksons finesse and grace, Bobby Hulls slapshot that struck fear in the hearts of goalies these are just a few of the inspiring wing men of hockey history.
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There's plenty of money to be made...if he's willing to pay the price for it. (RL3.8)
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Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2007-05-25
ALL-STAR PRIDE is about a guy named Hog Burnell. He is a part of the WHL (Western Hockey League), which is a step below the NHL (National Hockey League). He is going to play on the all-star team against Russia. They even get to travel to Russia for the games!
They are going to have a seven-game series, and the first team who wins four games wins the series. Hog does not realize, though, that hockey isn't the only thing they'll be doing. There is plenty of more money to be made in Russia.
Soon Hog finds himself on the borderline of what is right and wrong: do I join in the schemes to make more money while in Russia?
ALL-STAR PRIDE is a thrilling story that will pull you in and not let you out until the book is over. I hope you consider this book for reading because I really liked it.
Reviewed by: Mike
This is what Ron MacLean said........2000-03-29
"I was unable to put it down... if you like hockey, you'll love this series!" (Andy, 11 years old, telling you what Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada, said about this book.)
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Hockey Stars (High Interest Books)
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Riley Judd is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Star center for the Portland Winter Hawks, Riley's great hockey skills nearly match his oversized ego. Given the choice of working with street kids or getting kicked off the team, Judd takes the easy way out.or so he thinks. Along with teammate Tyler Wilson, he discovers it could cost their lives to rescue the kids from trouble much bigger than anything he's seen on the ice.
Customer Reviews:
Rookie/Superstar!.......2000-06-16
Riley Judd is a super hockey player, but undisciplined and selfish! Tyler Watson is just glad to be on the team. He's definitely not the greatest player and he definitely doesn't play to his full potential. The coach teams them up to help the underpriveledged ADD kids and to help each other. One to look beyond himself and stop showboating and the other to begin to play up to his full potential. Riley and Tyler can't stand each other and that is an understatement! Through helping the kids and unraveling the mystery of the kool-aid tampering, they learn to care for others, do their best, and become really great friends. What a great book.
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