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Smoothing and Regression
by Michael G. SchimekA comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of univariate and multivariate smoothing techniques for regressionSmoothing and Regression: Approaches, Computation, and Application bridges the many gaps that exist among competing univariate and multivariate smoothing techniques. It introduces, describes, and in some cases compares a large number of the latest and most advanced techniques for regression modeling. Unlike many other volumes on this topic, which are highly technical and specialized, this book discusses all methods in light of both computational efficiency and their applicability for real data analysis.Using examples of applications from the biosciences, environmental sciences, engineering, and economics, as well as medical research and marketing, this volume addresses the theory, computation, and application of each approach. A number of the techniques discussed, such as smoothing under shape restrictions or of dependent data, are presented for the first time in book form. Special features of this book include:* Comprehensive coverage of smoothing and regression with software hints and applications from a wide variety of disciplines* A unified, easy-to-follow format* Contributions from more than 25 leading researchers from around the world* More than 150 illustrations also covering new graphical techniques important for exploratory data analysis and visualization of high-dimensional problems* Extensive end-of-chapter referencesFor professionals and aspiring professionals in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, and econometrics, as well as for researchers in the applied and social sciences, Smoothing and Regression is a unique and important new resource destined to become one the most frequently consulted references in the field.
Smoothing Spline ANOVA Models
by Chong GuNonparametric function estimation with stochastic data, otherwise known as smoothing, has been studied by several generations of statisticians. Assisted by the ample computing power in today's servers, desktops, and laptops, smoothing methods have been finding their ways into everyday data analysis by practitioners. While scores of methods have proved successful for univariate smoothing, ones practical in multivariate settings number far less. Smoothing spline ANOVA models are a versatile family of smoothing methods derived through roughness penalties, that are suitable for both univariate and multivariate problems. In this book, the author presents a treatise on penalty smoothing under a unified framework. Methods are developed for (i) regression with Gaussian and non-Gaussian responses as well as with censored lifetime data; (ii) density and conditional density estimation under a variety of sampling schemes; and (iii) hazard rate estimation with censored life time data and covariates. The unifying themes are the general penalized likelihood method and the construction of multivariate models with built-in ANOVA decompositions. Extensive discussions are devoted to model construction, smoothing parameter selection, computation, and asymptotic convergence. Most of the computational and data analytical tools discussed in the book are implemented in R, an open-source platform for statistical computing and graphics. Suites of functions are embodied in the R package gss, and are illustrated throughout the book using simulated and real data examples. This monograph will be useful as a reference work for researchers in theoretical and applied statistics as well as for those in other related disciplines. It can also be used as a text for graduate level courses on the subject. Most of the materials are accessible to a second year graduate student with a good training in calculus and linear algebra and working knowledge in basic statistical inferences such as linear models and maximum likelihood estimates.
Smoothing Splines: Methods and Applications (Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics and Applied Probability)
by Yuedong WangA general class of powerful and flexible modeling techniques, spline smoothing has attracted a great deal of research attention in recent years and has been widely used in many application areas, from medicine to economics. Smoothing Splines: Methods and Applications covers basic smoothing spline models, including polynomial, periodic, spherical, t
Sneaky Math: A Graphic Primer with Projects (Sneaky Books)
by Cy Tymony&“By capitalizing on these real-world applications, Tymony helps conquer much of the fear and dread associated with traditional math lessons.&” (Booklist) Cy Tymony, author of the best-selling Sneaky Uses series, brings his unique, fun hands-on learning approach to all things math. Many people fear math and numbers, even Barbie, who famously said &“Math class is tough&” in her controversial 1992 talking doll version. But in Sneaky Math, Cy Tymony takes tough and turns it into triumph. He shows us how math is all around us through intriguing and easy projects, including twenty pass-along tools to complement math education programs. The book is divided into seven sections: 1. Fundamentals of Numbers and Arithmetic 2. Algebra Primer 3. Geometry Primer 4. Trigonometry Primer 5. Calculus Primer 6. Sneaky Math Challenges, Tricks, and Formulas 7. Resources
Sneaky Math: A Graphic Primer with Projects (Sneaky Books #9)
by Cy Tymony&“By capitalizing on these real-world applications, Tymony helps conquer much of the fear and dread associated with traditional math lessons.&” (Booklist) Cy Tymony, author of the best-selling Sneaky Uses series, brings his unique, fun hands-on learning approach to all things math. Many people fear math and numbers, even Barbie, who famously said &“Math class is tough&” in her controversial 1992 talking doll version. But in Sneaky Math, Cy Tymony takes tough and turns it into triumph. He shows us how math is all around us through intriguing and easy projects, including twenty pass-along tools to complement math education programs. The book is divided into seven sections: 1. Fundamentals of Numbers and Arithmetic 2. Algebra Primer 3. Geometry Primer 4. Trigonometry Primer 5. Calculus Primer 6. Sneaky Math Challenges, Tricks, and Formulas 7. Resources
Snoopy's Book of Numbers
by Charles M. SchulzTeach your little ones about counting and numbers with the help of Snoopy and his pals.Snoopy's Book of Numbers is the perfect introduction for little ones to learn their numbers along with Snoopy and his Peanuts friends.
Snowball in a Blizzard: A Physician's Notes on Uncertainty in Medicine
by Steven HatchThere's a running joke among radiologists: finding a tumor in a mammogram is akin to finding a snowball in a blizzard. A bit of medical gallows humor, this simile illustrates the difficulties of finding signals (the snowball) against a background of noise (the blizzard). Doctors are faced with similar difficulties every day when sifting through piles of data from blood tests to X-rays to endless lists of patient symptoms. Diagnoses are often just educated guesses, and prognoses less certain still. There is a significant amount of uncertainty in the daily practice of medicine, resulting in confusion and potentially deadly complications. Dr. Steven Hatch argues that instead of ignoring this uncertainty, we should embrace it. By digging deeply into a number of rancorous controversies, from breast cancer screening to blood pressure management, Hatch shows us how medicine can fail--sometimes spectacularly--when patients and doctors alike place too much faith in modern medical technology. The key to good health might lie in the ability to recognize the hype created by so many medical reports, sense when to push a physician for more testing, or resist a physician's enthusiasm when unnecessary tests or treatments are being offered. Both humbling and empowering, Snowball in a Blizzard lays bare the inescapable murkiness that permeates the theory and practice of modern medicine. Essential reading for physicians and patients alike, this book shows how, by recognizing rather than denying that uncertainty, we can all make better health decisions.
Snowflake Access Control: Mastering the Features for Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
by Jessica Megan LarsonUnderstand the different access control paradigms available in the Snowflake Data Cloud and learn how to implement access control in support of data privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR, APPI, CCPA, and SOX. The information in this book will help you and your organization adhere to privacy requirements that are important to consumers and becoming codified in the law. You will learn to protect your valuable data from those who should not see it while making it accessible to the analysts whom you trust to mine the data and create business value for your organization.Snowflake is increasingly the choice for companies looking to move to a data warehousing solution, and security is an increasing concern due to recent high-profile attacks. This book shows how to use Snowflake's wide range of features that support access control, making it easier to protect data access from the data origination point all the way to the presentation and visualization layer. Reading this book helps you embrace the benefits of securing data and provide valuable support for data analysis while also protecting the rights and privacy of the consumers and customers with whom you do business.What You Will LearnIdentify data that is sensitive and should be restrictedImplement access control in the Snowflake Data CloudChoose the right access control paradigm for your organizationComply with CCPA, GDPR, SOX, APPI, and similar privacy regulationsTake advantage of recognized best practices for role-based access controlPrevent upstream and downstream services from subverting your access controlBenefit from access control features unique to the Snowflake Data CloudWho This Book Is ForData engineers, database administrators, and engineering managers who want to improve their access control model; those whose access control model is not meeting privacy and regulatory requirements; those new to Snowflake who want to benefit from access control features that are unique to the platform; technology leaders in organizations that have just gone public and are now required to conform to SOX reporting requirements
Snowflake Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach to Implementing Modern Data Pipelines
by Dillon Dayton John EipeExplore Snowflake’s core concepts and unique features that differentiates it from industry competitors, such as, Azure Synapse and Google BigQuery. This book provides recipes for architecting and developing modern data pipelines on the Snowflake data platform by employing progressive techniques, agile practices, and repeatable strategies. You’ll walk through step-by-step instructions on ready-to-use recipes covering a wide range of the latest development topics. Then build scalable development pipelines and solve specific scenarios common to all modern data platforms, such as, data masking, object tagging, data monetization, and security best practices. Throughout the book you’ll work with code samples for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. There’s also a chapter devoted to solving machine learning problems with Snowflake. Authors Dillon Dayton and John Eipe are both Snowflake SnowPro Core certified, specializing in data and digital services, and understand the challenges of finding the right solution to complex problems. The recipes in this book are based on real world use cases and examples designed to help you provide quality, performant, and secured data to solve business initiatives. What You’ll Learn Handle structured and un- structured data in Snowflake. Apply best practices and different options for data transformation. Understand data application development. Implement data sharing, data governance and security. Who This book Is For Data engineers, scientists and analysts moving into Snowflake, looking to build data apps. This book expects basic knowledge in Cloud (AWS or Azure or GCP), SQL and Python
Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations
by Laura Purdie SalasPoetry + Math + Science = A new way of looking at springMath meets metaphor in this eye-opening exploration of spring. Each clever equation is a tiny, perfect poem that prompts readers to look at the ordinary and see the miraculous. Can you look at an egg in a nest and see a jewelry box? How are sunlight and heat like an alarm clock? Engaging sidebars reveal the science behind the signs of spring.
SnowPro™ Core Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice (Certification Study Companion Series)
by Maja FerleThis study companion helps you prepare for the SnowPro Core Certification exam. The author guides your studies so you will not have to tackle the exam by yourself. To help you track your progress, chapters in this book correspond to the exam domains as described on Snowflake’s website. Upon studying the material in this book, you will have solid knowledge that should give you the best shot possible at taking and passing the exam and earning the certification you deserve. Each chapter provides explanations, instructions, guidance, tips, and other information with the level of detail that you need to prepare for the exam. You will not waste your time with unneeded detail and advanced content which is out of scope of the exam. Focus is kept on reviewing the materials and helping you become familiar with the content of the exam that is recommended by Snowflake.This Book Helps YouReview the domains that Snowflake specifically recommends you study in preparation for Exam COF-C02Identify gaps in your knowledge that you can study and fill in to increase your chances of passing Exam COF-C02Level up your knowledge even if not taking the exam, so you know the same material as someone who has taken the examLearn how to set up a Snowflake account and configure access according to recommended security best practicesBe capable of loading structured and unstructured data into Snowflake as well as unloading data from SnowflakeUnderstand how to apply Snowflake data protection features such as cloning, time travel, and fail safeReview Snowflake’s data sharing capabilities, including data marketplace and data exchangeWho This Book Is ForThose who are planning to take the SnowPro Core Certification COF-C02 exam, and anyone who wishes to gain core expertise in implementing and migrating to the Snowflake Data Cloud
So einfach ist Mathematik – Mathematische Modellierung
by Dirk Langemann Cordula ReischDieses Buch ist eine Einführung und gleichzeitig eine Diskussion der mathematischen Modellierung. Ausschnitte der Wirklichkeit werden mit mathematischen Methoden beschrieben, um Phänomene und Vorgänge zu erklären. Sie haben Freude an Mathematik, und Sie sind neugierig darauf, Beobachtungen aus dem Alltag, aus den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften, aus den Gesellschaftswissenschaften und dem Zusammenleben der Menschen zu verstehen und mathematisch zu beschreiben? Dieses Buch erzählt Ihnen, worum es bei der mathematischen Modellierung geht, welche Überlegungen zu etablierten Modellen führen und wie Sie eigene mathematische Modelle entwickeln. Es behandelt Anwendungen aus der Mechanik, aus der Populationsdynamik, aus der Mikroökonomie und anderen Wissensgebieten. Gleichzeitig reflektieren wir, was wir tun und was wir - meist ohne es uns bewusst zu machen - voraussetzen, wenn wir beobachtete Phänomene mathematisch modellieren. Schon immer betrachten wissenschaftlich neugierige Menschen Phänomene erst als verstanden, wenn mathematische Modelle etabliert sind, die zutreffende Vorhersagen liefern. Diese Neugier hält bis heute an, führt zu neuen Einblicken, zur Entwicklung moderner Ansätze wie dem Maschinellen Lernen und damit zu immer neuen Modellen.
So einfach ist Mathematik – Partielle Differenzialgleichungen für Anwender
by Dirk Langemann Cordula ReischGott sprach: „Es werde Licht, und es ward ...“ steht auf manchem T-Shirt, und unter diesem Zitat findet man mit den Maxwell-Gleichungen dekorative und sehr anspruchsvolle partielle Differentialgleichungen zur Beschreibung elektromagnetischer Phänomene.Dieses Buch erzählt Ihnen, worum es bei der Beschäftigung mit partiellen Differentialgleichungen geht, woher sie kommen, was sie beschreiben, welche großen Fragen mit ihnen verbunden sind und warum diese Fragen so schwierig sind, wie sie sind, ohne sie in aller mathematischen Schwere zu behandeln. Vielmehr vermittelt Ihnen dieses Buch einen anschaulichen Einstieg und einen Überblick, der von der Herleitung der Wärmeleitungsgleichung und einem energetisch bedenklichen Studentenzimmer über die Schwingungsgleichung, den Produktansatz, die Spektralzerlegung bis zu den Grundideen der Finite-Elemente-Methode als dem Standardverfahren zur numerischen Behandlung von partiellen Differentialgleichungen reicht.Sie werden Freude haben, sich mit partiellen Differentialgleichungen zu beschäftigen, mit denen fast alle Vorgänge in der Natur beschrieben werden können, und Sie lüpfen so den Schleier, der über den Mysterien der Wirklichkeit liegt.Anregungen zur Übung und eigenen Beschäftigung sind in den Text eingestreut.
So einfach ist Mathematik - Zwölf Herausforderungen im ersten Semester
by Dirk LangemannSie stehen am Anfang Ihres Studiums oder in den ersten Semestern, und Ihr Studium enthält Mathematik. Kein Grund zur Verzweiflung. Mathematik ist logisch, und Sie denken logisch. Dieses Buch widmet sich zwölf Themen aus der Analysis und der linearen Algebra, veranschaulicht die zentralen Begriffe und entwickelt ausführlich die grundlegenden Gedankengänge.Das Buch ist aus Erfahrungen von Studierenden entstanden. Es bespricht typische Fragen und Schwierigkeiten. Es übersetzt mathematische Beschreibungen in bildliche Vorstellungen, und es erklärt, warum die Definitionen der Begriffe gerade so formuliert sind, wie Sie sie kennenlernen. Jedes der zwölf Kapitel behandelt eine Herausforderung: die Grenzwertdefinition, die komplexen Zahlen, Vektorräume, lineare Abbildungen und Matrizen, die Taylor-Entwicklung und die Stetigkeit von Funktionen. Verbindungen zu alltäglichen Beobachtungen und praktischen Anwendungen werden Ihnen schwierige Begriffe wie den Kern einer Abbildung oder Eigenwerte zugänglich machen.Das Buch erzählt die mathematischen Zusammenhänge in leichtem Ton. Kleinere Aufgaben im Text regen Sie an, eigene Ideen, Skizzen und Ansätze zu entwickeln.Zusätzlich finden Sie in der Springer-Nature-Flashcards-App Fragen und Aufgaben, um Ihr Wissen zu überprüfen, zu festigen und zu verbreitern. Sie werden erleben, wie natürlich auch abstrakt erscheinende mathematische Zusammenhänge sind, und Sie werden zu den Herausforderungen sagen: Ja, so einfach ist Mathematik.
So einfach ist Mathematik - Zwölf Herausforderungen im ersten Semester
by Dirk Langemann Vanessa SommerSie stehen am Anfang Ihres Studiums oder in den ersten Semestern, und Ihr Studium enthält Mathematik. Kein Grund zur Verzweiflung. Mathematik ist logisch, und Sie denken logisch. Dieses Buch widmet sich zwölf Themen aus der Analysis und der linearen Algebra, veranschaulicht die zentralen Begriffe und entwickelt ausführlich die grundlegende Gedankengänge. Das Buch ist aus Erfahrungen von Studierenden entstanden. Es bespricht typische Fragen und Schwierigkeiten. Es übersetzt mathematische Beschreibungen in bildliche Vorstellungen, und es erklärt, warum die Definitionen der Begriffe gerade so formuliert sind, wie Sie sie kennen lernen. Jedes der zwölf Kapitel behandelt eine Herausforderung: die Grenzwertdefinition, die komplexen Zahlen, Vektorräume, lineare Abbildungen und Matrizen, die Taylor-Entwicklung und die Stetigkeit von Funktionen. Verbindungen zu alltäglichen Beobachtungen und praktischen Anwendungen werden Ihnen schwierige Begriffe wie den Kern einer Abbildung oder Eigenwerte zugänglich machen. Das Buch erzählt die mathematischen Zusammenhänge in leichtem Ton. Kleinere Aufgaben regen Sie an, eigene Ideen, Skizzen und Ansätze zu entwickeln. Sie werden erleben, wie natürlich auch abstrakt erscheinende mathematische Zusammenhänge sind, und Sie werden zu den Herausforderungen sagen: Ja, so einfach ist Mathematik.
So, How Big Is Earth?
by Amy TaoBeliefs about the shape of the earth have varied over the millennia, but the Ancient Greeks were able to observe that our planet is round and even Eratosthenes attempted to measure its size. It was not until explorers had fully charted the globe that most people were really able to comprehend its spherical shape.
So Many Bunnies
by Rick WaltonFrom the Publisher: Follow Mother Rabbit through her rambling house and garden as she tucks in a whole alphabet of baby bunnies, from Abel through Zed. This cozy bedtime book has the comforting familiarity of a lullaby combined with the fundamental concepts toddlers adore. From Children's Literature - Mary Quattlebaum: So Many Bunnies does double-duty. It gets kids hip-hopping into Easter as well as into National Poetry Month, celebrated each April. Rick Dalton's ingenious rhyming text weaves alphabet and counting lessons into a sweet tale of Old Mother Rabbit who lived in a shoe. Unlike her human counterpart, Mother Rabbit knows just what to do and where to tuck her twenty-six sleepy darlings, from "1 was named Abel./He slept on the table" to "26 was named Zed./He slept on the shed." Paige Miglio's soft-toned watercolors are a lovely complement to this lullaby.
So viel Mathe muss sein!: Gut vorbereitet in ein WiMINT-Studium
by Klaus Dürrschnabel Rolf Dürr Wolfgang Erben Matthias Gercken Karin Lunde Torsten Schatz Rita Wurth Marc ZimmermannMithilfe dieses Arbeitsbuches können sich Studieninteressierte auf die mathematischen Herausforderungen in einem WiMINT-Studium vorbereiten. Kurze, verständlich formulierte Texte frischen Schulwissen wie logisches Begründen, Bruchrechnen, Differentialrechnung oder lineare Gleichungssysteme wieder auf. Hierbei helfen eine Vielzahl an Beispielen und Aufgaben mit Lösungen sowie Selbsttests am Anfang jedes Kapitels, mögliche Stolperfallen schon frühzeitig zu identifizieren. Thematisch orientiert sich das Arbeitsbuch am sogenannten cosh-Mindestanforderungskatalog, welcher von Lehrenden aus Schule und Hochschule gemeinsam entwickelt wurde. Dieser hält nach übereinstimmender Meinung vieler deutscher Hochschulen, Dachverbände und Hochschullehrenden das für ein WiMINT-Studium notwendige mathematische Vorwissen fest. Neben allgemeinen mathematischen Kompetenzen werden elementare Algebra, Geometrie, Analysis, lineare Algebra und analytische Geometrie sowie Stochastik abgedeckt.
So viel Mathe muss sein!: Gut vorbereitet in ein WiMINT-Studium
by Marc Zimmermann Rita Wurth Karin Lunde Matthias Gercken Wolfgang Erben Rolf Dürr Klaus DürrschnabelMithilfe dieses Arbeitsbuchs wird der Leser auf die mathematischen Herausforderungen in einem WiMINT-Studium vorbereitet. Kurze, verständlich formulierte Texte frischen Schulwissen wie logisches Begründen, Bruchrechnen, Differenzialrechnung oder lineare Gleichungssysteme wieder auf. Hierbei helfen eine Vielzahl an Beispielen und Aufgaben mit Lösungen sowie Selbsttests am Anfang jedes Kapitels, mögliche Stolperfallen schon frühzeitig zu identifizieren. Thematisch orientiert sich das Arbeitsbuch am sogenannten cosh-Mindestanforderungskatalog, welcher von Lehrenden aus Schule und Hochschule gemeinsam entwickelt wurde. Dieser hält nach übereinstimmender Meinung vieler deutscher Hochschulen, Dachverbände und Dozenten das für ein WiMINT-Studium notwendige mathematische Vorwissen fest. Neben allgemeinen mathematischen Kompetenzen werden elementare Algebra, Geometrie, Analysis, lineare Algebra und analytische Geometrie abgedeckt.
So You Think You're a Boston Red Sox Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards (So You Think You're a Team Fan)
by Bill NowlinSo You Think You’re a Boston Red Sox Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Red Sox baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each-stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Red Sox players and coaches of the past and present, from Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, and Roger Clemens to Pedro Martinez, Jason Varitek, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include:What was the team nickname before it was the Red Sox?Who leads the Red Sox in ejections?Which Red Sox manager, who ran the team for at least 200 games, had the best winning percentage?Who holds the record for most stolen bases in a season?What former Red Sox player later became a candidate for President of the United States under the Rhinoceros Party ticket?This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the BoSox!
So You Think You're a Chicago Cubs Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards (So You Think You're a Team Fan)
by Sam PathySo You Think You’re a Chicago Cubs Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Cubs baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each-stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about Wrigley Field and the great Cub players and coaches of the past and present, from Billy Herman to Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Dave Kingman, Andre Dawson, Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg, Dennis Eckersley, Greg Maddux, Kerry Wood, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Jake Arrieta, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: What was the original name of Wrigley Field when it opened in 1914? On what date did the Cubs play their first Wrigley Field night game? Which Cubs stalwart said, "I didn’t practice singing. I didn’t want to get on key?” In 1992, who were the first four players elected by fans into the Cubs Walk of Fame? In what year did the Cubs become the first team to reach .500 ten times through twenty games?This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Cubbies!
So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards (So You Think You're a Fan?)
by Joseph WanchoSo You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Indians baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each--stories that bring to life players and managers, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you'll learn more about the great Indians players and managers of the past and present, from Nap Lajoie to Tris Speaker, Cy Young, Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Bob Lemon, Rocky Colavito, Gaylord Perry, Sandy Alomar Jr., Omar Vizquel, Jim Thome, Corey Kluber, and so many more. The many questions that this book answers include: Who was the only Indians player to be named MVP of the All-Star Game? Who is the only pitcher in team history to win at least 30 games in a season? Which Cleveland Indians player led the team in home runs during the 1960s? In 1987, the Indians had two pitchers on their staff who were later enshrined into the Hall of Fame. Who were they? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Tribe!
So You Think You're a Kansas City Royals Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards (So You Think You're a Team Fan)
by Curt NelsonSo You Think You’re a Kansas City Royals Fan? will test and expand your knowledge of one of Major League Baseball’s most successful expansion franchises. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each-stories that bring to life the history of the Kansas City Royals.This book, part of a new series, is divided into four parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. The first three-inning section contains the most basic questions. Next come the middle innings, then the late innings, and finally the Hall of Fame.Also, you’ll learn more about the great players and names in Royals history both past and present, from George Brett to Eric Hosmer, Amos Otis and Willie Wilson to Lorenzo Cain, Dan Quisenberry, Jeff Montgomery, Frank White, Mike Sweeney, Mike Moustakas, Bret Saberhagen, Paul Splittorff, Dennis Leonard, Whitey Herzog, Dick Howser, Ned Yost, Denny Matthews, Alex Gordon, and so many more-even Bo Jackson, of course. The many questions this book answers include: Who was the first player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with the Royals listed on his plaque? What special first in World Series history was the 2015 match-up between the Mets and Royals? Which two Royals players worked on crews that helped build Royals Stadium? Who was the first hitter to record a multi-home run game for the Royals?This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the 2015 World Champion Royals!
So You Think You're a New York Mets Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards (So You Think You're a Team Fan)
by Brett TopelSo You Think You’re a New York Mets Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Mets baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each-stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Mets players and managers of the past and present, from Tom Seaver to Gary Carter, Keith Hernandez, Lee Mazzilli, Davey Johnson, Dave Kingman, Gil Hodges, Jerry Koosman, Jon Matlack, John Stearns, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Piazza, Edgardo Alfonzo, Matt Harvey, David Wright, and so many more. The many questions that this book answers include: Who was drafted number one overall by the Mets in 1984? Who was on deck when Mookie Wilson hit his famous ground ball to Bill Buckner? There are two men enshrined in Cooperstown wearing Mets caps on their plaques, but there are 12 other Hall of Famers who played for the Mets at one point in their career. Name them. What do the Mets' World Series MVPs from 1969 and 1986 have in common? The two pitchers who were on the mound in 1969 and 1986 when the final out of each World Series was made were actually traded for each other. Name them.This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Amazin’s!
So You Think You're a New York Yankees Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
by Howie KarpinSo You Think You’re a New York Yankees Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Yankee baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Yankee players and coaches of the past and present, from Babe Ruth to Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Mark Texiera and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: How many times had the Yankees been to the World Series before acquiring Babe Ruth from the Red Sox? Who was the Yankee outfielder who was nicknamed “Ol’ Reliable”? Who did the Yankees trade to the Cincinnati Reds in November of 1992 to acquire outfielder Paul O’Neill? Which two players have hit walk off, pennant-winning home runs in Yankee history? The longest game in Yankee history lasted how many innings?This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Bombers!