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How the World Really Works

The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going

de Vaclav Smil ...

Narrado por Stephen Perring ...

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10 hora 7 minutos

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Provocative but perceptive . . . You can agree or disagree with Smil—accept or doubt his ‘just the facts’ posture—but you probably shouldn’t ignore him.”—The Washington PostAn essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible—a scientist's investigation into what science really does, and does not, ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Provocative but perceptive . . . You can agree or disagree with Smil—accept or doubt his ‘just the facts’ posture—but you probably shouldn’t ignore him.”—The Washington PostAn essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible—a scientist's investigation into what science really does, and does not,
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O andar do bêbado

Como o acaso determina nossas vidas

de Leonard Mlodinow ...

Narrado por Paulo Vinicius Justo Fernandes ...

Completo

11 hora 28 minutos

Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard ... Leer más

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Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard
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Luck

de David Flusfeder ...

Narrado por Leighton Pugh ...

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9 hora 24 minutos

‘A joy’ Philippe Sands ‘Glorious’ David SpiegelhalterA fascinating, enchanting and personal look at the meaning of luck, and the way in which it has shaped our shared history and continues to inflect our day to day lives.What does it mean to be lucky? How might we mitigate the effects of bad luck and maximise those of good? Is there actually such a thing as ‘luck’—some force that intervenes ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

‘A joy’ Philippe Sands ‘Glorious’ David SpiegelhalterA fascinating, enchanting and personal look at the meaning of luck, and the way in which it has shaped our shared history and continues to inflect our day to day lives.What does it mean to be lucky? How might we mitigate the effects of bad luck and maximise those of good? Is there actually such a thing as ‘luck’—some force that intervenes
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Practical Statistics

de Introbooks Team ...

Narrado por Tracy Tupman ...

Completo

42 minutos

Practical Statistics is a method where a person who wants to learn basic statistics for work, school, and research can get knowledge. Statistics is a great combination of all fields combined together and helps companies grow further and further. Not restricting the operations to business only, Practical Statistics comes into play for all practical aspects and makes deducing the concepts and ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Practical Statistics is a method where a person who wants to learn basic statistics for work, school, and research can get knowledge. Statistics is a great combination of all fields combined together and helps companies grow further and further. Not restricting the operations to business only, Practical Statistics comes into play for all practical aspects and makes deducing the concepts and
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Cracking the Code: How Predictions Succeed Against the Odds

"Master Predictions with Fun Audio Lessons for Ultimate Success in Cracking the Code!"

de Tristan Harlow ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

Completo

1 horas 15 minutos

Cracking the Code: How Predictions Succeed Against the Odds⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to progress in your career and solidify your knowledge by successfully mastering unpredictable situations?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to master unpredictable situations?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive... ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Cracking the Code: How Predictions Succeed Against the Odds⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to progress in your career and solidify your knowledge by successfully mastering unpredictable situations?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to master unpredictable situations?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive...
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Introduction to Statistical Investigations: A Practical, Data-First Guide to Asking Questions, Designing Studies, and Drawing Sound Conclusions

de Daniel Whitmore ...

Narrado por Daniel Whitmore ...

Completo

1 horas 52 minutos

Master statistical thinking and transform confusing data into actionable business insights without the heavy mathematics. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or striving to evaluate complex health debates with a sharp, analytical mind, this accessible audio eliminates the dread of memorizing rigid formulas. By framing probability and variance around real-world curiosity, numbers ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master statistical thinking and transform confusing data into actionable business insights without the heavy mathematics. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or striving to evaluate complex health debates with a sharp, analytical mind, this accessible audio eliminates the dread of memorizing rigid formulas. By framing probability and variance around real-world curiosity, numbers
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A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities

de Pierre-Simon Laplace ...

Narrado por Charles Armstrong ...

Completo

5 hora 3 minutos

Pierre-Simon, Marquis de Laplace (1749-1827) is often described as the ‘French Newton’, though he lived a century later. His working life took him through the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era – during which he enjoyed various political positions – and afterwards, to the Bourbon Restoration. But his overriding importance was his contribution to science, with a remarkable range of interest and ... Leer más

$15.65 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Pierre-Simon, Marquis de Laplace (1749-1827) is often described as the ‘French Newton’, though he lived a century later. His working life took him through the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era – during which he enjoyed various political positions – and afterwards, to the Bourbon Restoration. But his overriding importance was his contribution to science, with a remarkable range of interest and
... Leer más
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Scorecasting

The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won

de Tobias Moskowitz, L. Jon Wertheim ...

Narrado por Zach McLarty ...

Completo

9 hora 32 minutos

In Scorecasting, University of Chicago behavioral economist Tobias Moskowitz teams up with veteran Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim to overturn some of the most cherished truisms of sports, and reveal the hidden forces that shape how basketball, baseball, football, and hockey games are played, won and lost.Drawing from Moskowitz's original research, as well as studies from fellow ... Leer más

$17.50 USD

In Scorecasting, University of Chicago behavioral economist Tobias Moskowitz teams up with veteran Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim to overturn some of the most cherished truisms of sports, and reveal the hidden forces that shape how basketball, baseball, football, and hockey games are played, won and lost.Drawing from Moskowitz's original research, as well as studies from fellow
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亂數中的秩序，機率學在日常中的角力：密碼破譯×抽籤順序×投擲骰子×布朗運動，從賭桌到實驗室，數學如何定義命運？

de 張遠南 ...

Completo

42 minutos

偶發事件、摸彩賭博、魔術求π……從賽馬到科學，數學如何解釋世界的「偶然」？在不確定中找尋確定，學會用數學思維解碼生活中的不可預測！▎探索機率的奧祕　　本書作者透過一系列精彩絕倫的故事，引導讀者深入理解機率學這門數學分支的核心精神。每個章節都是一個獨立的敘事，展示了機率如何在我們的日常生活中扮演著不可或缺的角色，從而在似乎隨機的事件中發掘出必然的規律。從威廉．向克斯對π值的計算到布豐的投針試驗，這些故事不僅具有趣味，更啟發思考，使機率學的概念變得生動而具體。▎機率與日常生活：從理論到實踐　　作者書中不僅談論理論，更與日常生活緊密相連。例如，在〈一場關於投擲骰子的爭論〉中，透過一個簡單的遊戲，展示了機率如何解釋日常生活中的不確定性和偶然事件。而在〈求π的「魔法」〉一章，則透過數學實驗向讀者展示了數學與實踐的完美結合。這些章節透過具體例子，使讀者理解到機率不僅是抽象數學的一部分 ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

偶發事件、摸彩賭博、魔術求π……從賽馬到科學，數學如何解釋世界的「偶然」？在不確定中找尋確定，學會用數學思維解碼生活中的不可預測！▎探索機率的奧祕　　本書作者透過一系列精彩絕倫的故事，引導讀者深入理解機率學這門數學分支的核心精神。每個章節都是一個獨立的敘事，展示了機率如何在我們的日常生活中扮演著不可或缺的角色，從而在似乎隨機的事件中發掘出必然的規律。從威廉．向克斯對π值的計算到布豐的投針試驗，這些故事不僅具有趣味，更啟發思考，使機率學的概念變得生動而具體。▎機率與日常生活：從理論到實踐　　作者書中不僅談論理論，更與日常生活緊密相連。例如，在〈一場關於投擲骰子的爭論〉中，透過一個簡單的遊戲，展示了機率如何解釋日常生活中的不確定性和偶然事件。而在〈求π的「魔法」〉一章，則透過數學實驗向讀者展示了數學與實踐的完美結合。這些章節透過具體例子，使讀者理解到機率不僅是抽象數學的一部分
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Probability Theory and Examples: A Guided Course With Intuition, Proofs, and Worked Problems for Self-Study

de Daniel Hofstadter ...

Narrado por Daniel Hofstadter ...

Completo

2 hora 11 minutos

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless
... Leer más
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Probability in AI: A Friendly, Practical Introduction to Uncertainty, Bayes, and Decision-Making for Modern Machine Learning

de Luca Benedetti ...

Narrado por Luca Benedetti ...

Completo

1 horas 54 minutos

Master the language of uncertainty to build robust machine learning models and drive smarter artificial intelligence. Whether you are upskilling during a commute or diving into focused study, this guide transforms complex math into practical tools. Swap heavy formulas for clear frameworks that help you navigate the unpredictable nature of real-world data.Stop guessing how algorithms truly work and ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master the language of uncertainty to build robust machine learning models and drive smarter artificial intelligence. Whether you are upskilling during a commute or diving into focused study, this guide transforms complex math into practical tools. Swap heavy formulas for clear frameworks that help you navigate the unpredictable nature of real-world data.Stop guessing how algorithms truly work and
... Leer más
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Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking

"Unlock future insights with our compelling audio lessons on Bayesian thinking. Boost your predictive skills today!"

de Landon Mercer ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

Completo

2 hora 15 minutos

Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to excel in your career and boost your understanding using Bayesian Thinking?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that offers everything needed to master powerful predictive thinking?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate resource for gaining deeper insights, honing... ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to excel in your career and boost your understanding using Bayesian Thinking?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that offers everything needed to master powerful predictive thinking?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate resource for gaining deeper insights, honing...
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Scale

The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life, in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies

de Geoffrey West ...

Narrado por Bruce Mann ...

Completo

19 hora 13 minutos

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... Leer más

$27.50 USD

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent
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How to Expect the Unexpected

The Science of Making Predictions—and the Art of Knowing When Not To

de Kit Yates ...

Narrado por Kit Yates ...

Completo

11 hora 42 minutos

A “vivid, wide-ranging, and delightful guide” (bestselling author Tim Harford) for understanding how and why predictions go wrong, with practical tips to give you a better chance of getting them rightHow can you be 100 percent sure you will win a bet? Why did so many Pompeians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting? Are you more likely to work in a kitchen if your last name is Baker? Ever ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

A “vivid, wide-ranging, and delightful guide” (bestselling author Tim Harford) for understanding how and why predictions go wrong, with practical tips to give you a better chance of getting them rightHow can you be 100 percent sure you will win a bet? Why did so many Pompeians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting? Are you more likely to work in a kitchen if your last name is Baker? Ever
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Crickonomics

The Anatomy of Modern Cricket: Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2023

de Stefan Szymanski, Tim Wigmore ...

Narrado por David Thorpe ...

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13 hora 57 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Crickonomics by Stefan Szymanski and Tim Wigmore, read by David Thorpe.SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022.A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR.An engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the bestselling Soccernomics.Why does England rely on private schools for their batters – but not their bowlers? How did ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Crickonomics by Stefan Szymanski and Tim Wigmore, read by David Thorpe.SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022.A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR.An engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the bestselling Soccernomics.Why does England rely on private schools for their batters – but not their bowlers? How did
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Speed

How It Explains the World

de Vaclav Smil ...

Narrado por Joe Jameson ...

Completo

11 hora 9 minutos

A data-driven, scientific account of our need for speed—exploring a wide range of topics including evolution, transportation, and technologyIn a world obsessed with efficiency, perhaps nothing is valued as highly as being fast. Some of our greatest achievements include building planes that break the sound barrier and creating computers that process data at the touch of a button. With signature ... Leer más

$23.00 USD

A data-driven, scientific account of our need for speed—exploring a wide range of topics including evolution, transportation, and technologyIn a world obsessed with efficiency, perhaps nothing is valued as highly as being fast. Some of our greatest achievements include building planes that break the sound barrier and creating computers that process data at the touch of a button. With signature
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Numbers Tell Stories

How Data Can Reveal the Surprising Truths about Our World from the Bestselling Author

de Vaclav Smil ...

Narrado por Joe Jameson ...

Completo

4 hora 58 minutos

From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our worldWhat do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the numbers reveal startling truths about who we are, how we live and where we’re headed. For centuries we’ve told ourselves stories about ... Leer más

$18.79 USD

PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our worldWhat do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the numbers reveal startling truths about who we are, how we live and where we’re headed. For centuries we’ve told ourselves stories about
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Statistical Mechanics Probability Theory: A Conceptual Bridge From Microstates to Macroscopic Laws

de Victor Holmgren ...

Narrado por Victor Holmgren ...

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2 hora 4 minutos

Bridge the gap between pure probability theory and statistical mechanics to finally understand why physical formulas work. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus study sessions, this intellectually stimulating guide transforms abstract theorems into an intuitive language. You will stop memorizing equations and start grasping the fundamental behaviors of many-particle systems.Whether you ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Bridge the gap between pure probability theory and statistical mechanics to finally understand why physical formulas work. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus study sessions, this intellectually stimulating guide transforms abstract theorems into an intuitive language. You will stop memorizing equations and start grasping the fundamental behaviors of many-particle systems.Whether you
... Leer más
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Probability and Statistics: A Friendly Audio Guide to Data, Chance, and Decision-Making for Curious Beginners

de Hannah Vermeer ...

Narrado por Hannah Vermeer ...

Completo

2 hora 14 minutos

Transform how you navigate uncertainty and make smarter choices with this educational guide to data and decision-making. Perfect for a morning commute or self-improvement routine, this empowering audio experience translates complex statistics into intuitive mental pictures. You will effortlessly build vital data literacy for the modern workplace without ever needing a calculator or textbook.Say ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Transform how you navigate uncertainty and make smarter choices with this educational guide to data and decision-making. Perfect for a morning commute or self-improvement routine, this empowering audio experience translates complex statistics into intuitive mental pictures. You will effortlessly build vital data literacy for the modern workplace without ever needing a calculator or textbook.Say
... Leer más
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60 Minute Guide to the 2024 Football Season, The

The Ultimate Betting and Analytics Preview

de Ed Feng ...

Narrado por Ed Feng ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - The 60 Minute Guides
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1 horas 8 minutos

With your passion for the 2024 football season, you want to look smart to both the sports books and your illogical friends. Instead of hot takes from supposed experts like Stephen A. Smith, you want predictions based on cutting edge analytics. In The 60 Minute Guide to the 2024 Football Season, Ed Feng uses his Stanford Ph.D. and decade of experience in sports betting to bring you two stories. ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

With your passion for the 2024 football season, you want to look smart to both the sports books and your illogical friends. Instead of hot takes from supposed experts like Stephen A. Smith, you want predictions based on cutting edge analytics. In The 60 Minute Guide to the 2024 Football Season, Ed Feng uses his Stanford Ph.D. and decade of experience in sports betting to bring you two stories.
... Leer más
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Everything Is Predictable

How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World

de Tom Chivers ...

Narrado por Tom Chivers ...

Completo

8 hora 7 minutos

A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But
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The Formula

How Algorithms Solve all our Problems... and Create More

de Luke Dormehl ...

Narrado por Daniel Weyman ...

Completo

7 hora 26 minutos

A fascinating guided tour of the complex, fast-moving, and influential world of algorithms—what they are, why they’re such powerful predictors of human behavior, and where they’re headed next.Algorithms exert an extraordinary level of influence on our everyday lives - from dating websites and financial trading floors, through to online retailing and internet searches - Google's search algorithm is ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

A fascinating guided tour of the complex, fast-moving, and influential world of algorithms—what they are, why they’re such powerful predictors of human behavior, and where they’re headed next.Algorithms exert an extraordinary level of influence on our everyday lives - from dating websites and financial trading floors, through to online retailing and internet searches - Google's search algorithm is
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Probability for Kids: A Fun Guide to How We Measure What Might Happen

de Emily Cartwright ...

Narrado por Emily Cartwright ...

Completo

1 horas 59 minutos

Transform everyday uncertainty into a playful STEM adventure that makes educational math fun for curious young minds. Perfect for the morning school commute or family road trips, this engaging audio experience turns the fuzzy feeling of "maybe" into a critical thinking superpower.Say goodbye to frustrating formulas and hello to accessible, hands-on learning through interactive stories, games, and ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Transform everyday uncertainty into a playful STEM adventure that makes educational math fun for curious young minds. Perfect for the morning school commute or family road trips, this engaging audio experience turns the fuzzy feeling of "maybe" into a critical thinking superpower.Say goodbye to frustrating formulas and hello to accessible, hands-on learning through interactive stories, games, and
... Leer más
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The Signal and the Noise

Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't

de Nate Silver ...

Narrado por Mike Chamberlain ...

Completo

16 hora 21 minutos

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking exploration of probability and uncertainty that explains how to make better predictions in a world drowning in data, from the nation’s foremost political forecaster—updated with insights into the pandemic, journalism today, and pollingOne of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Works of Nonfiction of the Year“Could turn out to be one of the more ... Leer más

$17.50 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking exploration of probability and uncertainty that explains how to make better predictions in a world drowning in data, from the nation’s foremost political forecaster—updated with insights into the pandemic, journalism today, and pollingOne of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Works of Nonfiction of the Year“Could turn out to be one of the more
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