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Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life -With CD - Jeffrey O. Bennett - 9780321286727 - 0321286723

ISBN13: 9780321286727. ISBN10: 0321286723. by Jeffrey O. Bennett. Published by Pearson. Edition: 3RD 09 More at Textbooks.com

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Leonard Mlodinow - The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

Critically analyzes the role of chance and random events, forces, and factors in shaping human existence, in a readable study of how the mathematical ...

1 review

"Understanding randomness means understanding the world better"
Reviewed by texas-swede on Aug 21, 2009
Humans fundamentally misinterpret randomness and the significance of events in general. This book attempts to correct our thinking and is likely to change how you view the world.

$6 - $15

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Edward R. Tufte - The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

2 reviews

"Data Representation for the Masses"
Reviewed by gbodge on Aug 31, 2006
A must have for anyone who will be required to develop graphical representations of data. It will clearly fill in the knowledge gaps.

$16

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Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner - Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

Takes an unconventional look at how the economy really works, from cheating and crime to sports and child-rearing, offering a very different view on ...

7 reviews

"Puts the light on the intricacies of Economics"
Reviewed by katebl58 on Aug 1, 2012
A book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner is an enlightening work which throws light on the nitty-gritty of the patterns . . .

$6

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William Poundstone - Prisoner's Dilemma/John Von Neumann, Game Theory and the Puzzle of the Bomb

John von Neumann invented the digital computer, played a key role in the development of the atom bomb, constructed a branch of mathematics known as ...

2 reviews

"Great introduction to Game Theory"
Reviewed by danaedwards on Dec 30, 2005
This text was intriguing. It kept me interested and expanded my knowledge of the subject. The author writes in short chapters . . .

$7 - $15

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Silvanus P. Thompson and Martin Gardner - Calculus Made Easy: Being a Very-Simplest Introduction to Those Beautiful Methods of Reckoning Which Are Generally Called by the Terrifying Names of the Differential calc

The most important popular math book of the decade Martin Gardner, who has written about mathematics for over 60 years, has transformed the classic ...

3 reviews

"easy as falling off a logarithm"
Reviewed by voxpoptart on Jul 29, 2003
I'm not qualified to give a calculus book five stars; I know this. But I've tried to use several lately, and this one came to my rescue most often.

$10 - $22

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Edward R. Tufte - Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative

This title is both intellectually stimulating and beautiful to behold. The author, who owns a publishing company that takes extraordinary pains with ...

1 review

"Pictures of Verbs"
Reviewed by rsdio on Jan 13, 2000
I guess it's something of a buzz-phrase that's quickly becoming cliche: Information design. I've thought about this idea . . .

$18

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Ernest Nagel, James R. Newman, James Roy Newman - Godel's Proof

Originally written in 1958, this text clearly explains the tenets and importance of Godel's classic proof, and its influence on mathematics and ...

1 review

"Godel's Revelation; Godel's Revolution"
Reviewed by Mattachine on Dec 26, 2003
This book gives a good, simple overview of Godel's breakthrough paper on formal systems.

$6 - $25

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Avinash K. Dixit, David H. Reiley, Susan Skeath - Games of Strategy

Engaging and highly readable, Games of Strategy is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of game theory.

1 review

"A readable textbook on game theory..."
Reviewed by tgregoryt on Jan 29, 2006
If you like fundamental theory that explains a lot, you'll like this. Not sure if it is necessary for a manager, though.

$73 - $113

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Peter H. Selby and Steve Slavin - Practical Algebra: A Self Teaching Guide

Practical Algebra If you studied algebra years ago and now need a refresher course in order to use algebraic principles on the job, or if ...

2 reviews

"Very clear book for learning algebra"
Reviewed by gadje on Nov 9, 2007
Excellent book for people who need to refresh or even need to teach themselves algebra from scratch.

$8 - $19

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R. Kent Nagle, Arthur David Snider, E.B. Saff - Fundamentals of Differential Equations

This text is in a flexible one-semester text that spans a variety of topics in the basic theory as well as applications of differential equations.

1 review

"The authority on Differential Equations"
Reviewed by fireballdw on Aug 13, 2000
Note: This review refers to the 4th edition of Nagel & Saff's DE book, which is now out of print because the 5th edition . . .

$5 - $41

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Applied Calculus

Work more effectively and check solutions as you go along with the text! This <b>Student Solutions Manual</b> provides complete solutions to ...

2 reviews

"A Good Calculus Resource for Business Students"
Reviewed by ejonions on Oct 31, 2007
Buy this book to learn good calculus skills that you can apply to the business world.

$5 - $167

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Arthur Benjamin Ph.D. and Michael Shermer - Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Secrets of Lightning Calculation & Mental Math Tricks

An accessible guide to mathematical calculation reveals the secrets of rapid mental calculation, memorization, and other feats of the mind, with tips ...

1 review

"The Maths Mentality (It all adds up in the end)"
Reviewed by wrdnik3 on May 12, 2011
Life should be more like Legend of Zelda. Oh, and maths is kewl. Stay in school.

$6 - $12

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K. C. Cole - The Universe and the Teacup: The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Universe and the Teacup : Paperback : Harcourt Brace International : 9780156006569 : 0156006561 : 01 Jun 1999 : An ...

1 review

"The Book That Makes Mathematics Beautiful....No, I'm Not Kidding!"
Reviewed by randfan on Sep 18, 2003
The perfect book for anyone who lives in this world...an enjoyable, coherent and lyrical look at mathematics and its applications in our universe.

"There is nothing funny about Statistics in this Cartoon Guide"
Reviewed by cntaur5 on Feb 6, 2004
Recommended for those with a mathematical background, but if you are new to statistics, look elsewhere.

$7 - $13

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Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life -With CD - Jeffrey O. Bennett - 9780321286727 - 0321286723

$29.84

Leonard Mlodinow - The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

$6 - $15

Edward R. Tufte - The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

$16

Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner - Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

$6

William Poundstone - Prisoner's Dilemma/John Von Neumann, Game Theory and the Puzzle of the Bomb

$7 - $15

Silvanus P. Thompson and Martin Gardner - Calculus Made Easy: Being a Very-Simplest Introduction to Those Beautiful Methods of Reckoning Which Are Generally Called by the Terrifying Names of the Differential calc

$10 - $22

Edward R. Tufte - Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative

$18

Ernest Nagel, James R. Newman, James Roy Newman - Godel's Proof

$6 - $25

Avinash K. Dixit, David H. Reiley, Susan Skeath - Games of Strategy

$73 - $113

Peter H. Selby and Steve Slavin - Practical Algebra: A Self Teaching Guide

$8 - $19

R. Kent Nagle, Arthur David Snider, E.B. Saff - Fundamentals of Differential Equations

$5 - $41

Applied Calculus

$5 - $167

Arthur Benjamin Ph.D. and Michael Shermer - Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Secrets of Lightning Calculation & Mental Math Tricks

$6 - $12

K. C. Cole - The Universe and the Teacup: The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty

$6

Robert F. Blitzer - Precalculus

$52

Larry Gonick and Woollcott Smith - The Cartoon Guide to Statistics

$7 - $13