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David Hand

Why is it that incredibly unlikely phenomena actually happen quite regularly and why should we, in fact, expect such things to happen? Here, in this highly original book - aimed squarely at anyone with an interest in coincidences, probability or gambling - eminent statistician David Hand answers this question by weaving together various strands of probability into a unified explanation, which he calls the improbability principle.This is a book that will appeal not only to those who...

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David R. Hands

Detective Lieutenant Bill Bennett of the New Haven Police Department and FBI Special Agent Dana Nelson knew each other during their university years, when they shared classes in law and criminology, and played on the varsity golf team. They lost touch for many years while Nelson served as legal attaché or ‘legat’, at the US embassy in London. Following a tragic personal event, Nelson returned to Washington before being assigned as Special Agent-in-charge of the New Haven field office....

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David R. Hands

A newly elected Ontario Conservative government sets out to rebuild a Province crippled by lockdowns and business closures and job losses, brought on by a worldwide pandemic. Premier Gordon Cameron says, “Let’s get back to work,” directing his ministers to overhaul the health care and education systems in an effort to rebuild and grow the economy. In four Ontario universities, accelerator labs are directed to develop applied technologies in renewable energy, pharmacology, automation and ar...

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David Hands

Design Management is the essential handbook to all things design. As a discipline, design management is continually in motion; changing, responding and adapting to the dynamics of social and business transformation. As a business function, it combines project management, design, strategy and supply chain techniques to enable the creation of more effectively designed products, services, communications and brands. As such, it is relevant to a very broad range of ind...

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David R Hands

When dawn breaks over the FairHaven Golf and Country Club, greens-keepers Freddy Murray and Dwayne Hitchcock find the body of club member and local real estate developer, Murray Smith on the apron of the ninth green. As Detective Lieutenant Bill Bennett and his team begin their investigation into the suspicious death of the victim, they learn of two more deaths, from the same unusual weapon. An investigation into Mr. Smith’s business and personal life reveals a complicated web of fluid sex...

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David Hands, Michael Lynagh, Anna Richards

The ideal gift for rugby fansPairing epic sports photography with articles from The Times and The Sunday Times archive, this volume brings together 100 of the most iconic moments from World Cup history.With striking, full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and sensational reporting on the action, The Times Rugby World Cup Moments tells the story of one of the world’s greatest single sporting events as it unfolded on –...

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David Hands, Jack Ingram, Robert Jerrard

Design Management Case Studies provides an unusual and timely contribution to knowledge of the management of product and service innovation. The six case studies described are from large and small companies in the UK and overseas. They cover a diverse range of industrial contexts including architecture, consumer products and services, textiles and clothing. Each case study includes an audit procedure, the main research methods used and key findings, providing both a unique understanding an...

In a world defined by rapid economic shifts and technological disruption, the ability to adapt and learn continuously has become a defining advantage. Lifelong learning is no longer optional—it is essential for individuals seeking to remain relevant and effective in an ever-changing landscape. For students, educators, and business practitioners alike, cultivating this mindset enables meaningful contributions to innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. Preparing the next generation o...

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Liz Crolley, David Hand

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Sport in the Global Society

This book examines the construction of national, regional, and group identities in the football journalism of five European countries: England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Notions of the respective national stereotypes are explored in each of the countries studied.

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Liz Crolley, David Hand

Shifting European identities, cultural loyalties and divisions are often expressed more directly through attitudes to 'the people's game' game than in any other arena.This book examines European football journalism from throughout the last century to present a unique cross-cultural analysis of changing European national and regional identities.Building on detailed research into original language sources from across Western Europe, from the early 20th century to the present ...

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David J. Hand

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Very Short Introductions

Modern statistics is very different from the dry and dusty discipline of the popular imagination. In its place is an exciting subject which uses deep theory and powerful software tools to shed light and enable understanding. And it sheds this light on all aspects of our lives, enabling astronomers to explore the origins of the universe, archaeologists to investigate ancient civilisations, governments to understand how to benefit and improve society, and businesses to learn how best to prov...

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Dr David Hands

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Required Reading Range

Vision and Values in Design Management explores the value of design as a key strategic resource that can be utilized in the pursuit of securing a competitive advantage within highly complex and emergent markets.Throughout the book, David Hands offers contributions from key thinkers and practitioners drawn from both industry and academia to provide an essential guide to the development, key issues and future directions of design management.