Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice
Everyone knows that David Beckham crosses the ball better than anyone, and that Tiger Woods never chokes . But what are the hidden factors which allow the most successful sports stars to rise above their competitors -- and are they shared by virtuosos in other fields?
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| ISBN-13 |
9780007350544 |
| ISBN-10 |
0007350546 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
In-stock at publisher; ships 3-10 working days |
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| Publisher |
HarperCollins |
| Imprint |
Fourth Estate Ltd |
| Publication Date |
8 July 2011
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| International Publication Date |
28 April 2011 |
| Publication Country |
 United Kingdom |
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| Format |
Paperback |
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| Author(s) |
By Syed, Matthew |
| Category |
Award Winning
Popular Science
Sports Psychology
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| Interest Age |
All ages |
| Reading Age |
All ages |
| NBS Text |
General Sport & Fitness Training |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
272 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 130mm
Height: 197mm
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| Weight |
216g |
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| Dewey Code |
796.01 |
| Catalogue Code |
220786 |
Description of this Book
Everyone knows that David Beckham crosses the ball better than anyone, and that Tiger Woods never chokes . But what are the hidden factors which allow the most successful sports stars to rise above their competitors -- and are they shared by virtuosos in other fields? What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life in general? Matthew Syed explains why Tiger Woods doesn't choke , why the best figure skaters are those that have fallen over the most and why one small street in Reading -- his own -- has produced more top table tennis players than the rest of the country put together. As a three-time Commonwealth table-tennis champion and two-time Olympian, Matthew is perfectly placed to show just what it takes to get to the top in any discipline. And as an award-winning writer for the sports and comment pages of The Times -- and holder of a prize-winning degree from Oxford University -- he knows the facts, the science and the personalities better than anyone. Bounce is not simply the 'Freakonomics' of sport though -- it looks at big questions such as the nature of talent, what kind of practice actually works, how to achieve motivation, drugs in sport (and life) and whether black people really are faster runners. Fresh, ground-breaking and tackling subjects with wide appeal, this is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.
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Awards & Reviews
| Awards |
Shortlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2010.
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| NZ Review |
'A gripping examination of the hidden forces that come together in the making of a champion.' Michael Atherton, former England cricket captain 'A fascinating subject and Syed is a dazzling writer.' Owen Slot, The Times 'I love this book. A must-read if you have ever wondered what sets the super-achievers and the rest of us apart -- in any field, not just in sport. I only wish I had read it when I was fifteen.' Gabby Logan, BBC presenter and former international gymnast 'Intellectually stimulating and hugely enjoyable at a stroke ! challenged some of my most cherished beliefs about life and success.' Jonathan Edwards, triple jump world record holder 'A gripping examination of the hidden forces that come together in the making of a champion.' Michael Atherton, former England cricket captain 'A fascinating subject and Syed is a dazzling writer.' Owen Slot, The Times 'I love this book. A must-read if you have ever wondered what sets the super-achievers and the rest of us apart -- in any field, not just in sport. I only wish I had read it when I was fifteen.' Gabby Logan, BBC presenter and former international gymnast 'Intellectually stimulating and hugely enjoyable at a stroke ! challenged some of my most cherished beliefs about life and success.' Jonathan Edwards, triple jump world record holder 'Cutting-edge analysis and devastatingly argued.' Mark Thomas, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics at University College London 'Compelling and, at times, exhilarating -- Bounce explains high achievement in sport, business and beyond.' Michael Sherwood, Chief Executive, Goldman Sachs International |
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Author's Bio
Matthew Syed is an award-winning journalist on the times, writing for both the sports pages and the comment pages. He is a three-time Commonwealth table-tennis champion and competed in two Olympics. He studied PPE at Balliol College Oxford where he was awarded a prize-winning first class degree.
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