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Description: The Improbability Principle by David Hand Why is it that incredibly unlikely phenomena actually happen quite regularly and why should we, in fact, expect such things to happen? This book is aimed at anyone with an interest in coincidences, probability or gambling. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why coincidences, miracles and rare events happen all the time...Why is it that incredibly unlikely phenomena actually happen quite regularly and why should we, in fact, expect such things to happen? Here, in this highly original book - aimed squarely at anyone with an interest in coincidences, probability or gambling - eminent statistician David Hand answers this question by weaving together various strands of probability into a unified explanation, which he calls the improbability principle.This is a book that will appeal not only to those who love stories about startling coincidences and extraordinarily rare events, but also to those who are interested in how a single bold idea links areas as diverse as gambling, the weather, airline disasters and creative writing as well as the origin of life and even the universe. The Improbability Principle will change your perspective on how the world works - and tell you what the Bible code and Shakespeare have in common, how to win the lottery, why Apples song shuffling was made less random to seem more random. Oh and why lightning does in fact strike twice... Notes Gripping popular science which explores why coincidences, miracles and rare events happen all the time. Author Biography DAVID HAND is an emeritus professor of mathematics and senior research investigator at Imperial College, London, a former president of the Royal Statistical Society and chief scientific advisor to Winton Capital, Europes most successful algorithmic trading hedge fund. He is the author of seven books including two popular titles (The Information Generation- How Data Rule Our World (Oneworld, 2006) and Statistics- A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2008)). He is also the coauthor or editor/coeditor of several other academic titles, has published some 300 scientific papers and written popular articles for publications ranging from Mathematics Today to the Guardian. Review A hugely entertaining eye-opener about how misuse of statistics can skew our view of the world * Daily Mail *Lively and lucid . . . an intensely useful (as well as a remarkably entertaining) book . . . * Salon *In my experience, it is very rare to find a book that is both erudite and entertaining. Yet The Improbability Principle is such a book. Surely this cannot be due to chance alone! -- Hal Varian, Googles Chief EconomistAn elegant, astoundingly clear and enjoyable combination of subtle statistical thinking and real-world events. -- Andrew Dilnot, co-author of The Numbers GameAs someone who happened to meet his future wife on a plane, on an airline he rarely used, I wholeheartedly endorse David Hands fascinating guide to improbability, a subject which affects the lives of all, yet until now has lacked a coherent exposition of its underlying principles. -- Gordon Woo, catastrophist at Risk Management Solutions Promotional Why coincidences, miracles and rare events happen all the time... Review Text A hugely entertaining eye-opener about how misuse of statistics can skew our view of the world Review Quote In my experience, it is very rare to find a book that is both erudite and entertaining. Yet The Improbability Principle is such a book. Surely this cannot be due to chance alone! Promotional "Headline" Why coincidences, miracles and rare events happen all the time... Details ISBN0552170194 Author David Hand Year 2015 ISBN-10 0552170194 ISBN-13 9780552170192 Media Book Publication Date 2015-01-29 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Imprint Corgi Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 519.2 Format Paperback Subtitle Why coincidences, miracles and rare events happen all the time Pages 320 Short Title The Improbability Principle Language English UK Release Date 2015-01-29 AU Release Date 2015-01-29 NZ Release Date 2015-01-29 Illustrator Georgie Birkett Birth 1969 Affiliation Boston University School of Medicine Position Translator Qualifications MBE Alternative 9781448170661 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:90375998;

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ISBN-13: 9780552170192

Book Title: The Improbability Principle

Number of Pages: 320 Pages

Publication Name: The Improbability Principle: Why Coincidences, Miracles and Rare events Happen All the Time

Language: English

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Item Height: 198 mm

Subject: Science, Mathematics

Publication Year: 2015

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Item Weight: 220 g

Author: David Hand

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