Taking Chances: Winning with Probability (Haigh John)(Paperback)

Taking Chances: Winning with Probability (Haigh John)(Paperback)

Taking Chances presents an entertaining and fascinating exploration of probability, revealing traps and fallacies in the field. It describes and analyzes a remarkable variety of situations where chance plays a role, including football pools, the Lottery, TV games, sport, cards, roulette, coins, and

Probability: A Very Short Introduction (Haigh John)(Paperback)

Making good decisions under conditions of uncertainty requires a sound appreciation of the way random chance works. It requires, in short, an understanding of probability. In this Very Short Introduction, John Haigh introduces the ideas of probability--and the different philosophical approaches to

Probability for Dummies (Rumsey Deborah J.)(Paperback)

Packed with practical tips and techniques for solving probability problems Increase your chances of acing that probability exam -- or winning at the casino Whether you're hitting the books for a probability or statistics course or hitting the tables at a casino, working out probabilities can be

Mrs. Kimble (Haigh Jennifer)(Paperback)

'Beautiful, devastating and complex.' --Chicago TribuneThe award-winning debut novel from Jennifer Haigh, author of BakerTowers, The Condition, and Faith, tells the story of Birdie, Joan, and Dinah, three women who marry the same charismatic, predatory, and enigmaticopportunist: Ken Kimble

Understand Probability: Little Quick Fix (MacInnes John)(Paperback)

The Little Quick Fix to Understanding Probability breaks it down step by step with crystal clear examples and exercises from one of the leading quantitative teachers in the UK. All you need is an hour and you′ll finally get it. Once it clicks into place, you can nail that section of your exam

The Probability Lifesaver: All the Tools You Need to Understand Chance (Miller Steven J.)(Paperback)

Empire of Chance: How Probability Changed Science and Everyday Life (Gigerenzer Gerd)(Paperback)

This book tells how quantitative ideas of chance have transformed the natural and social sciences as well as everyday life over the past three centuries. A continuous narrative connects the earliest application of probability and statistics in gambling and insurance to the most recent forays into

Year of Taking Chances (Diamond Lucy)(Paperback / softback)

The bestselling author of The Beach Cafe is back with another warm and witty novel, all about New Year's Eve and brand new starts

The Summer of Taking Chances (Shelby Lynne)(Paperback)

A glorious new romance from Lynne Shelby, full of warmth, hope and second chances - all of the ingredients of a perfect summer

Probability with Martingales (Williams David)(Paperback)

This is a masterly introduction to the modern and rigorous theory of probability. The author adopts the martingale theory as his main theme and moves at a lively pace through the subject's rigorous foundations. Measure theory is introduced and then immediately exploited by being applied to real

Fat Chance: Probability from 0 to 1 (Gross Benedict)(Paperback)

In a world where we are constantly being asked to make decisions based on incomplete information, facility with basic probability is an essential skill. This book provides a solid foundation in basic probability theory designed for intellectually curious readers and those new to the subject

The Winning Attitude: Your Key to Personal Success (Maxwell John C.)(Paperback)

Struggling with an ingrained negative attitude? There's real hope for you In The Winning Attitude John C. Maxwell shows you how you can change and become a winner. You can develp the attitude of mind which brings peace, courage, and success

Thirty-Nine Steps - Authorised Edition (Buchan John)(Paperback / softback)

Recently returned from South Africa, adventurer Richard Hannay is bored with life, but after a chance encounter with an American who informs him of an assassination plot and is then promptly murdered in Hannay's London flat, he becomes the obvious suspect and is forced to go on the run. He heads

Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies (Langan John)(Paperback)

John Langan, author of the Bram Stoker Award-winning novel The Fisherman, returns with a new book of stories.An aspiring actress goes to an audition with a mysterious director. An editor receives the last manuscript of his murdered friend. A young lawyer learns the terrible connection between her

Worth the Risk (Bromberg K.)(Paperback)

From New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg comes a new, sexy standalone about taking chances and finding love when it's least expected. Or wanted. This whole contest was supposed to be easy. I know, I know. Famous last words. It's a long story, but I messed up at work. Big time. To earn

Profiles in Courage (Kennedy John F.)(Paperback)

THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING CLASSIC OF POLITICAL INTEGRITY With a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy and introduction by Caroline Kennedy John F. Kennedy's enduring classic resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues--courage and patriotism--and remains a moving, powerful, and

March (Trilogy Slipcase Set) (Lewis John)(Paperback)

The award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling trilogy is complete Celebrate with this commemorative set containing all three volumes of March in a stunning new slipcase designed by Nate Powell and Chris Ross and colored by Jos

It Takes Heart (Marcelo Tif)(Paperback)

From romance author Tif Marcelo comes a heartwarming story about taking a second chance on love at a family-owned couples resort.Heart Resort, a private resort in the Outer Banks, is a romantic getaway for couples but a hotbed of family drama for its proprietors, the Puso family. Brandon Puso, the

While You See a Chance: The Steve Winwood Story (Van Der Kiste John)(Paperback)

Steve Winwood was successively lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with the chart-topping Spencer Davis Group, the more experimental Traffic, and the short-lived Blind Faith. He then embarked on a successful career as a solo performer, session musician and regular collaborator with his peers

The Book on Games of Chance: The 16th-Century Treatise on Probability (Cardano Gerolamo)(Paperback)

Mathematics was only one area of interest for Gerolamo Cardano ― the sixteenth-century astrologer, philosopher, and physician was also a prolific author and inveterate gambler. Gambling led Cardano to the study of probability, and he was the first writer to recognize that random events are

What Do You Do with a Chance (Yamada Kobi)(Pevná vazba)

The award-winning creators of The New York Times best sellers What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem? return with a captivating story about a child who isn't sure what to make of a chance encounter and then discovers that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to

Turtle Boy (Wolkenstein M. Evan)(Paperback)

A boy who has spent his life living inside a shell discovers the importance of taking chance in this 'winner' (Booklist, starred review) of a friendship story that's perfect for fans of Wonder. Seventh grade is not going well for Will Levine. Kids at school bully him because of his funny-looking

Godsend (Wray John)(Paperback)

Inspired by the story of John Walker Lindh, the 'American Taliban,' Whiting Award-winning author John Wray explores the circumstances that could impel a young American to abandon identity and home to become an Islamist militant. Like many other eighteen-year-olds, Aden Sawyer is intently focused on

Taking a Chance on Love (Green Erin)(Paperback)

A warm, uplifting novel from the author of New Beginnings at Rose Cottage. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin.One question can change everything. Meet Carmen, Polly and Dana - all happy and successful women, with very different views on relationships. Carmen has made a