Thesis--Paris, 1937. / "Index bibliographique": p. [373]-380.

Thesis (B.E.(Hons.))--University of Adelaide, 1986. / Cover title. "Submitted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Economics (Hons) at the University of Adelaide, 1986." Includes bibliographical references (p. 128-131).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Catholic University of America, 1944. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007. / Title from title screen (site viewed July 09, 2007). PDF text: v, 169 p. UMI publication number: AAT 3252827. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

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Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves.

Law Shun-ying, Shirley. / Thesis submitted in: June 2003. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-138). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgements --- p.iii / List of Tables --- p.iv / List of Figures --- p.vi / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1.1 --- The Hong Kong Jockey Club --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- History of Sand Mesh System in Hong Kong --- p.2 / Chapter 1.3 --- Problems Encountered in Track Maintenance --- p.3 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF STUDY / Chapter 2.1 --- Sand and Sand Mesh Systems --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2 --- The Basic Components of a Turf Track System --- p.11 / Chapter 2.3 --- Track Characteristics --- p.14 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Hardness --- p.14 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Stability --- p.17 / Chapter 2.4 --- Problems Encountered in Sand Mesh Systems --- p.20 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Maturity of sand mesh system --- p.20 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Surface instability in the early years after construction --- p.22 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Shading of sections of the Happy Valley track --- p.24 / Chapter 2.5 --- Objectives of Study --- p.26 / Chapter 2.6 --- Hypothesis of Study --- p.26 / Chapter 2.7 --- Significance of Study --- p.27 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- LITERATURE REVIEW / Chapter 3.1 --- Components of a Turf Track --- p.28 / Chapter 3.2 --- Age Development in Sand Based Turf --- p.30 / Chapter 3.3 --- Surface Stability of Sand Rootzone --- p.32 / Chapter 3.4 --- Physical Properties and Botanical Cmposition --- p.34 / Chapter 3.5 --- Significance of Macropores --- p.42 / Chapter 3.6 --- Water Retention --- p.43 / Chapter 3.7 --- Ideal Sand Medium --- p.45 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- METHODOLOGY / Chapter 4.1 --- Study Site --- p.46 / Chapter 4.2 --- Sampling Period / Chapter 4.2.1 --- "September, after the commencement of first race" --- p.51 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Mid-December to January --- p.51 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- April --- p.52 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- "June, before the on-set of summer renovation" --- p.52 / Chapter 4.3 --- Sampling Method --- p.53 / Chapter 4.4 --- Physical Qualities of Sand / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Moisture release characteristics --- p.54 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Saturated hydraulic conductivity --- p.58 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Unsaturated hydraulic conductivity --- p.59 / Chapter 4.4.4 --- Oxygen diffusion rates --- p.62 / Chapter 4.5 --- Grass Bio grass / Chapter 4.5.1 --- "Topgrowth, stolons and roots" --- p.63 / Chapter 4.6 --- Performance Indicator / Chapter 4.6.1 --- Track hardness --- p.65 / Chapter 4.6.2 --- Shear strength --- p.67 / Chapter 4.6.3 --- Divot assessment --- p.68 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- THE STUDY OF PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND PROFILE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / Chapter 5.1 --- Performance Indicators / Chapter 5.1.1 --- Race times --- p.71 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- Shear strength --- p.73 / Chapter 5.1.3 --- Vertical penetration resistance and hardness --- p.77 / Chapter 5.2 --- Analysis of Physical Properties of Sand / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Moisture release characteristics / Chapter 5.2.1.1 --- Age and moisture release curves (MRC) in Shatin Turf Track --- p.80 / Chapter 5.2.1.2 --- MRC and profile design in Happy Valley Old and New Sections --- p.83 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Saturated and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity / Chapter 5.2.2.1 --- Hydraulic conductivity in Shatin --- p.85 / Chapter 5.2.2.2 --- Hydraulic conductivity in Happy Valley --- p.87 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Oxygen diffusion rates / Chapter 5.2.3.1 --- ODR and profile age in Shatin --- p.90 / Chapter 5.2.3.2 --- ODR and profile design in Happy Valley --- p.91 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Grass biomass / Chapter 5.2.4.1 --- Biomass and variation in profile age in Shatin --- p.92 / Chapter 5.2.4.2 --- Biomass and variation in profile design in Happy Valley --- p.93 / Chapter 5.2.4.3 --- Biomass and the effect of shade in Happy Valley --- p.93 / Chapter 5.2.5 --- Track hardness / Chapter 5.2.5.1 --- Track hardness and variation in profile age in Shatin --- p.94 / Chapter 5.2.5.2 --- Track hardness and variation in profile design in Happy Valley --- p.96 / Chapter 5.2.6 --- Shear strength / Chapter 5.2.6.1 --- Shear strength and variation of profile age in Shatin --- p.98 / Chapter 5.2.6.2 --- Track hardness and variation in profile design in Happy Valley --- p.99 / Chapter 5.3 --- Correlation between Soil Physical Properties and Performance index / Chapter 5.3.1 --- Correlation between soil physical properties and shear strength value --- p.100 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Correlation between soil physical properties and surface hardness --- p.101 / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- CONCLUSIONS / Chapter 6.1 --- Summary of Findings --- p.118 / Chapter 6.2 --- Implications of Study / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Target levels of performance indicators --- p.120 / Chapter 6.2.1.1 --- Surface strength target level --- p.121 / Chapter 6.2.1.2 --- Surface hardness target level --- p.122 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Turf management and cultural practice implications / Chapter 6.2.2.1 --- Effect of aging and variations of profile age in Shatin --- p.123 / Chapter 6.2.2.2 --- Effect of different profile design in Happy Valley --- p.125 / Chapter 6.2.2.3 --- Effect of shading in Happy Valley --- p.126 / Chapter 6.2.3 --- Construction material and design --- p.126 / Chapter 6.2.4 --- Managing user intensity --- p.127 / Chapter 6.3 --- Limitations of Study --- p.128 / Chapter 6.4 --- Further Studies / Chapter 6.4.1 --- Shear strength tester --- p.129 / Chapter 6.4.2 --- Maximum life of sand mesh profile --- p.129 / Chapter 6.4.3 --- Problems with newly constructed profile --- p.130

'Betting by the Book' details the steps taken in, and results obtained from, an examination of the processes followed, especially in Australia, of those persons who bet on thoroughbred horseracing. The work briefly describes the evolution of the practice of this form of gambling and details the extent of the activity in the Australian nation. Note is made of the obvious limited amount of attention previously given to the topic by academia. Using illustrations of the extent of the complexity and resulting uncertainty of outcome in selecting winning horses the study finds that the consequential behaviour of almost all those who bet is the adoption of a co-ordinated process of selection commonly referred to as a system. As hypothesised the study found three major categories,viz., logical, naive and superstitious. Sub-types of the three categories, devised as a part of the study, are listed and defined. Unexpectedly the work brought to attention the finding that most bettors, even those following logical systems, will, at times, adopt superstitious practices. Examples are provided of logical, yet simple, selection systems that could be beneficially adopted by those persons who would otherwise follow naive and superstitious systems of selection. Finally the study notes the considerable opportunities that exist for the education of bettors. / Master of Arts (Hons) (Gambling Studies)

Thesis (M.A.Hons.) -- University of Western Sydney, [2002]. / "A thesis submitted to the University of Western Sydney to fulfil the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Arts (Honours) Gambling Studies " Bibliography: leaves 277-290.

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