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The Norm Chronicles David Spiegelhalter

The Norm Chronicles By David Spiegelhalter

The Norm Chronicles by David Spiegelhalter


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Summary

We all know a Norm; in fact, maybe we are one. Norm's your average guy; he's average height, average weight, and works an average number of hours in an average job. He enjoys a few drinks, he doesn't exercise as often as he should and is generally pretty unremarkable in every way (though he considers himself to be quite the opposite).
Along with his sidekicks - Prudence, who always likes to take care and considers every action, and Kevin, who is the reckless, impulsive one in this little trio, - Norm looks to statistics to help him make his most significant life decisions.

The Norm Chronicles Summary

The Norm Chronicles: Stories and numbers about danger by David Spiegelhalter

Let's face it; our lives are just one never-ending series of choices. Do we have that third drink? Do we get married? Do we sign up for that charity skydive? Making our decisions depends on so many factors, not just about the cold hard statistics but also our personal experiences, instincts, fears, motivations, and beliefs.
Want to know whether it's more dangerous to ingest a class-A drug or go horse-riding? Want to discover what controls coincidence? This is the book for you! Full of wonderful facts, surprising statistics, and lots of good old fashioned common sense, this should be your go-to whenever you next need to take a roll of the dice!

The Norm Chronicles is the latest offering from David Speigalhalter, a risk expert and bestselling author of The Tiger That Isn’t.
You should read this book if…
  • You love reading insightful thought-provoking material presented in a funny, exciting, and entertaining way
  • You enjoy unusual facts and stats that get you thinking
  • You are thinking about taking a risk but aren't sure you should!

The Norm Chronicles Reviews

A very funny book ... this is one of those maths books that claims to be self-help, and on the evidence presented here, we are in dire need of it * Telegraph *
Praise for Joe, the Only Boy in the World: 'From this careful, serious book emerges a man with a quick wit and far-seeing eye for what makes life so peculiar ... Joe stands out as a work of rare enlightenment * Seven *
A witty, insightful, educational and wholly original book - and a wonderful achievement. Read it! -- Tim Harford, author of "The Undercover Economist" and presenter of "More or Less" on BBC Radio 4
Fascinating -- John Harding * Daily Mail *
A fast-paced, whizz-bang style -- Iain Finlayson * The Times *
Helping people make sense of the barrage of confusing (and often misrepresented) statistics that riddle every day is a noble goal. Making the process enjoyable is a real achievement. * The Economist *
The statistics are presented with admirable lucidity, using an ingenious method devised by the authors, and may serve to reassure more neurotic readers ... Witty and illuminating, The Norm Chronicles is essential reading for anyone wanting to know whether they should try skydiving, or accept that third glass of wine -- Orlando Bird * Financial Times *
Illuminating ... eye-catching ... a real achievement * The Economist *

About David Spiegelhalter

Michael Blastland is an author, journalist, and BBC Radio 4 broadcaster. He co-authored, with Andrew Dilnot, Profile's best-selling The Tiger that Isn't [9781861978394]. David Spiegelhalter OBE is Winton Professor of the Public Understanding of Risk in the Statistical Laboratory, University of Cambridge. He is a fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge and the Royal Society.

Additional information

GOR005121210
9781846686207
1846686202
The Norm Chronicles: Stories and numbers about danger by David Spiegelhalter
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Profile Books Ltd
2013-05-30
336
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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