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The Perfection Point
HarperCollins 2010; US$ 13.99What's the fastest a human can run the 100-meter sprint? What's the longest a human can hold his breath? What are the limits of human performance? Welcome to The Perfection Point . Until 1954, common wisdom and scientific knowledge considered a sub-four-minute mile an impossible feat for a human. But then Roger Bannister broke that... more...
The Perfection Point
Pan Macmillan UK 2011; US$ 18.03The Perfection Point is a pacy and fascinating look at the science behind the extremes of human performance, which identifies the absolute limits the human body can go to, whether it is running, lifting, throwing or even holding one's breath. It is incredible to think that it is only forty years since Jim Hines ran the 100 metres in under ten seconds,... more...
The Perfection Point
Pan Macmillan 2011; US$ 8.95The Perfection Point is a pacy and fascinating look at the science behind the extremes of human performance, which identifies the absolute limits the human body can go to, whether it is running, lifting, throwing or even holding one's breath. It is incredible to think that it is only forty years since Jim Hines ran the 100 metres in under ten seconds,... more...
The Perfection Point: Greatest Bench Press
Pan Macmillan 2012; US$ 1.27Just forty years ago, Jim Hines ran the 100 metres in under 10 seconds. Now Usain Bolt is inching close to the 9.50 second mark, begging the question: exactly how fast can a human go? And what else can the human body accomplish? Utilizing cutting edge science to examine incredible physical feats in the most elite sports, John Brenkus uncovers what... more...
The Perfection Point: Fastest Marathon
Pan Macmillan 2012; US$ 1.27Just forty years ago, Jim Hines ran the 100 metres in under 10 seconds. Now Usain Bolt is inching close to the 9.50 second mark, begging the question: exactly how fast can a human go? Utilizing cutting edge science to examine incredible physical feats in the most elite sports, John Brenkus uncovers what it takes to reach the 'perfection point' of the... more...
The Perfection Point: Longest Golf Drive
Pan Macmillan 2012; US$ 1.27Just forty years ago, Jim Hines ran the 100 metres in under 10 seconds. Now Usain Bolt is inching close to the 9.50 second mark, begging the question: exactly how fast can a human go? Utilizing cutting edge science to examine incredible physical feats in the most elite sports, John Brenkus uncovers what it takes to reach the 'perfection point' of the... more...
The Perfection Point: Fastest 100m
Pan Macmillan 2012; US$ 1.27Just forty years ago, Jim Hines ran the 100 metres in under 100 seconds. Now Usain Bolt is inching close to the 9.50 second mark, begging the question: exactly how fast can a human go? In this sample from The Perfection Point, John Brenkus utilizes cutting edge science and incredible physical feats in the most elite sports to uncover what it takes... more...
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