[PDF] What Are The Odds eBook

Author : Jefferson Hane Weaver
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,58 MB
Release : 2010-12
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1615925929

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We''re barraged with statistics every day about health risks, life expectancy, and the chances of success, but to most of us all these numbers and percentages mean very little. If you''re curious about how statistics can significantly impact your life but don''t want to wrestle with the equations in a dry-as-dust textbook, this lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek, whirlwind tour of entertaining statistics has everything you need.Not only will you be amused by J. H. Weaver''s many entertaining examples, but you''ll actually learn something about how statistics work. Even the most math phobic individual won''t be able to resist delving into the many provocative topics covered, including: Dating--What are the chances of finding your perfect mate?Health--What are the odds that you will have surgery performed this year?Success--What is the likelihood that this book will be a best-seller?Weaver admirably succeeds in proving that statistics can be fun, while showing that a knowledge of the probabilities for any given situation can help you avoid risks and increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable life

Author : Amram Shapiro
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 15,61 MB
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0062343068

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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.

Author : Jacob Vos
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 31,29 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0595219748

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What are the Odds? follows William Larkin, a high school junior, through six months of his life. The book takes a fresh look at the high school experience, and we see the world through the eyes of a seventeen year old. We see will encounter some eye-opening revelations; as well as get into some of the stupidest things he has ever done in his life. Sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, this work brings about a refreshingly honest take on chasing girls, writing term papers, waiting tables, and going into adulthood kicking and screaming.

Author : Sebastian Simsa
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 37,43 MB
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 3754344919

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Author : J. Le
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 21,84 MB
Release : 2020-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1649578431

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What Are the Odds By: J. Le What is the difference between luck and fate? Is there really a connection between love and chance? And how do you determine the difference between some cosmic predetermination and just complete and utter randomness. For Jacob Diehl, figuring it out couldn’t have been further from what it all is—a gamble. Follow Jacob in his coming-of-age story as he discovers everything about life, love, and friendship in both slow motion and fast forward. Learn with him as he discovers that luck never actually gives, only lends.

Author : Carla Riemersma
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,78 MB
Release : 2008-04
Category : Courtship
ISBN : 1598586289

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Are you frustrated by a lack of dates and meaningful relationships? Do you have more "alone time"than you want? Are you ready to find "The One"? Here is Your Guide to Successful Cyberdating In What Are the Odds? Dr.Carla G.Riemersma shares her own personal experiences and the results of her extensive research into Internet dating to show how you can improve your chances of finding the right someone online. Learn how to read a dating site profile to get the true meaning that is written between the lines. Know how to avoid the pitfalls and challenges of the dating landscape using Dr.Carla's comprehensive list of do's and don'ts. Discover how to conduct an ecourtship in a safe, sane, and satisfying manner. Dr.Carla explains these strategies and more, providing hard-hitting and practical guidelines that will address your frustrations and answer your questions about the intricacies of Internet dating. Whether you're just thinking about online dating but haven't taken the plunge, or if you've tried it with limited success, What Are the Odds? will improve your odds of finding your match Dr.Carla will change forever how you think about Internet dating Dr.Carla G.Riemersma, after a 20-year career in the medical field, is now a top-rated professor at a well-known university. She is chief executive officer of Optima Health Services, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in various health and related conditions. She has been interviewed on radio and TV, has been published in several magazines and on the Internet, and has hosted her own radio talk show, the "Ask Dr.Carla"program. She lives in Southwest Michigan with her "guard dog,"Max.

Author : David List
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 19,57 MB
Release : 2024-10-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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The debut novel from screenwriter and producer David List, What Are the Odds, is an entertaining, binge-worthy, and addictive crime thriller. Ray Dawson—a former NYPD detective unfairly forced into early retirement—never thought he would get another chance to be with his second wife, and love of his life, Stephanie. So, when she opens the door to the possibility, he spends his savings on an extravagant, romantic getaway at a resort in Costa Rica. But Ray is still as much a cop as he is a man, and when, in the hotel elevator, he has a chance encounter with Wilbur Bailey—a wily, neurotic, and environmentally conscious fugitive with a $5 million bounty on his head—things get complicated. IRS Special Agent Phil Dancourt is determined to bust Mika Salko, the corrupt CEO of Houston based Amco Oil, and believes Wilbur Bailey—an Amco analyst with a conscience—is the one guy on the inside who could help bring Salko down. But in a bizarre twist, Bailey embezzles millions and disappears, putting Phil’s job on the line. Now, after Wilbur is sighted in Costa Rica, Phil is sent to retrieve him. But from the moment he steps off the plane—and crosses paths with Ray and Wilbur—nothing goes as planned. The encounter propels the three men into a harrowing, death-defying, life-changing, and often hilarious journey, attracting unwanted attention from a heroin-addicted dishwasher, a powerful, corrupt CEO, bloodthirsty gangs and drug cartels, and pandering government watchdogs. Along the way, they come face to face, in unexpected ways, with life’s larger questions: friendship, love, loss, faith, and the commitment to values larger than oneself. What results is a trio of unlikely friends, and Ray can only hope that, once it’s all over, Stephanie will still be there.

Author : Todd Henry
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1591846994

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“A must-read for anyone interested in moving from inspiration to action.” —Cal Newport, author of So Good They Can’t Ignore You Most of us fill our days with frantic activity, bouncing from task to task, scrambling to make deadlines and chase the next promotion. But by the end of each day we’re often left wondering if any of it really mattered. We feel the ticking of the clock, but we’re unsure of the path forward. Die Empty is a tool for people who aren’t willing to put off their most important work for another day. Todd Henry explains the forces that lead to stagnation and introduces practices that will keep you on a true and steady course. The key is embracing the idea that time is finite, so you should focus on the unique contribution to the world that only you can make. Henry shows how to sustain your enthusiasm, push through mental barriers, and unleash your best work each day.

Author : Barbara Blatchley
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 39,80 MB
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231552750

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Winner, 2023 William James Book Award, American Psychological Association Division 1 in General Psychology Most of us, no matter how rational we think we are, have a lucky charm, a good-luck ritual, or some other custom we follow in the hope that it will lead to a good result. Is the idea of luckiness just a way in which we try to impose order on chaos? Do we live in a world of flukes and coincidences, good and bad breaks, with outcomes as random as a roll of the dice—or can our beliefs help change our luck? What Are the Chances? reveals how psychology and neuroscience explain the significance of the idea of luck. Barbara Blatchley explores how people react to random events in a range of circumstances, examining the evidence that the belief in luck helps us cope with a lack of control. She tells the stories of lucky and unlucky people—who won the lottery multiple times, survived seven brushes with death, or found an apparently cursed Neanderthal mummy—as well as the accidental discoveries that fundamentally changed what we know about the brain. Blatchley considers our frequent misunderstanding of randomness, the history of luckiness in different cultures and religions, the surprising benefits of magical thinking, and many other topics. Offering a new view of how the brain handles the unexpected, What Are the Chances? shows why an arguably irrational belief can—fingers crossed—help us as we struggle with an unpredictable world.