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We study the order of sale in art auctions. The final bid relative to the auctioneer's estimated price declines throughout the course of an auction. A theoretical model shows that in an auction ordered by declining valuation, even in the presence of risk-neutral strategic bidders, the price received relative to the estimate for later items in an auction should be less than the price relative to the estimate for earlier items. Furthermore, ordering heterogeneous items by value maximizes revenue for the auctioneer.

This book describes the psychological strategies the world class sailors use to set goals, manage stress and build confidence. Part 3 contains photo sequences of sailing-specific exercises that can be used to build an individual training programme. Set goals for confidence building and competition.

This book draws on the author's experience as an Olympic Sport Psychologist, and offers some simple, yet powerful techniques to tackle the mental challenges of the 11 Plus marathon. It is highly interactive and user-friendly and contains the best evidence-based practice from the fields of sport psychology and applied positive psychology. It aims to help children to feel more focused, confident and resilient, and thus better able to face and master the first real ordeal of their young lives.