The Book of Odds - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Book of Odds write by Amram Shapiro. This book was released on 2014-01-21. The Book of Odds available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the popular Book of Odds website, this stylish and accessible reference book offers a fascinating peek at the probabilities that govern every aspect of human life Did you know that your odds of dying from drowning are higher than the odds of meeting your mate on a blind date? That the odds a child has seen Internet porn are the same as the odds a person is right-handed? That nearly one in three adults believes in UFOs and nearly one in six has reported seeing one? Drawing from a rigorously researched trove of more than 400,000 statements of probability, based on the most accurate and current data available, The Book of Odds is a graphic reference source for stats on the everyday, the odd, and the outrageous—from sex and marriage, health and disease, beliefs and fears, to wealth, addiction, entertainment, and civic life. What emerges from this colorful and captivating volume is a rich portrait of who we are and how we live today.
The Book of Proposition Bets
The Book of Proposition Bets - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Book of Proposition Bets write by Owen O'Shea. This book was released on 2021-09-15. The Book of Proposition Bets available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In the modern world the theory of probability is used extensively in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine and, of course, gambling. A proposition bet is one that involves the use of probability –both estimated and actual –where an individual makes an apparently attractive bet to someone who is easily deceived by the odds, which are at first glance in his favor. The Book of Proposition Bets gathers together, and reveals the true mathematics behind, over 50 classic and original proposition bets. From the famous Three Card Monty (really an exercise in the Monty Hall Paradox), to probabilities based on rolling dice and pulling playing cards, or whether or not a mark can guess 3 correct digits of a one dollar bill’s serial number (spoiler: the odds are against it), author Owen O’Shea here compiles a fascinating and engaging survey of prop bets. In addition, Part 2 of the book contains a brief history of the theory of probability and some examples of cons and scams perpetrated on the general public to this day around the world, (plus a few more mathematical proposition bets!). Whether to learn the intricacies used by hustlers, or borrow a couple of tricks for yourself, we wager that there is a high probability that readers will enjoy this entertaining and illuminating book!
Overwhelming Odds
Overwhelming Odds - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Overwhelming Odds write by Susan O'Leary. This book was released on 2004-07. Overwhelming Odds available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Susan O'Leary recounts the miraculous and triumphant fight of her then 9-year-old son to survive and recover from a devastating burn covering 98% of his body. The book unveils a truth of universal importance, namely, by helping others in need we canbecome their miracles.
Understanding and Calculating the Odds
Understanding and Calculating the Odds - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Understanding and Calculating the Odds write by Catalin Barboianu. This book was released on 2006. Understanding and Calculating the Odds available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book presents not only the mathematical concept of probability, but also its philosophical aspects, the relativity of probability and its applications and even the psychology of probability. All explanations are made in a comprehensible manner and are supported with suggestive examples from nature and daily life, and even with challenging math paradoxes. (Mathematics)
The Odds #1
The Odds #1 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Odds #1 write by Matt Stanton. This book was released on 2022-01-04. The Odds #1 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the bestselling author of the Funny Kid series, Matt Stanton, comes The Odds, the start of a hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about identity, imagination, and the joy of discovering who you really are. Kip is a quiet kid in a loud city. She's easy to miss and that's the way she likes it. Then one day Kip's quiet life is suddenly interrupted. Ten of her favorite characters have stepped out of their worlds and into hers. But what happens when a dragon-hunting rabbit leaves his comic strip? When an old man leaves his picture book? When a ninja leaves her TV show, a race-car driver leaves their video game, and a dinosaur turns up from Kip's nightmares? It’s a hilariously touching graphic novel from all-star author Matt Stanton about finding friendships and the fears of growing up.
