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“You need know absolutely nothing about baseball to appreciate the wit, snap, economy … and incisiveness of [Moneyball]. Lewis has hit another one out of the park.” —Janet Maslin, New York TimesBilly Beane, the Oakland A’s general manag… more

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Stumbling On Wins: Two Economists Expose the Pitfalls on the Road to Victory in Professional Sports (9780132357784) by David J. Berri and Martin B. Schmidt. Avai… more

“One of the best baseball—and management—books out….Deserves a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.”—ForbesMoneyball is a quest for the secret of success in baseball. Following the low-budget Oakland Athletics, their larger-than-life gener… more

Pulitzer Prize-winner David Halberstam’sbestseller takes you inside the football genius of Bill Belichick foran insightful profile in leadership.Bill Belichick’s thirty-one years in the NFL have been marked byamazing success—most recently … more

What happens when three financial industry whiz kids and certified baseball nuts take over an ailing major league franchise and implement the same strategies that fueled their success on Wall Street? In the case of the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays, … more

This is Esera Tuaolo’s own searing story of terror and hope. A Samoan raised on a Hawaiian banana plantation, he had a natural talent, football. He went on to play for five NFL teams: the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings, the Jackso… more

Hi readers!We recently underwent an overhaul of our Quicklets to focus on commentary, analysis, and criticism from our expert writing team.In addition, our Quicklets include an overall summary, brief chapter summaries, a description of key … more

Hi readers!We recently underwent an overhaul of our Quicklets to focus on commentary, analysis, and criticism from our expert writing team.In addition, our Quicklets include an overall summary, a description of key characters and themes, fu… more

Introducing the ultimate Quicklet Bundle featuring the best books from Michael Lewis, including:-The Blind Side (made into a feature film!)-Liar’s Poker-Moneyball (made into a feature film!)-Boomerang-The Big Short-Home Game-The Game of Lif… more