The Book of Odds

From Lightning Strikes to Love at First Sight, the Odds of Everyday Life

by Amram Shapiro, Louise Firth Campbell, Rosalind Wright

On Sale: 01/07/2014

The Book of Odds

From Lightning Strikes to Love at First Sight, the Odds of Everyday Life

by Amram Shapiro, Louise Firth Campbell, Rosalind Wright

On Sale: 01/07/2014

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About the Book

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.

Critical Praise

The Book of Odds is filled with good news (you have a relatively good chance of experiencing love at first sight), mixed news (you are less likely to be killed by a co-worker than by a sibling), and bad news (don’t even ask). — Barnes & Noble, Editor's Recommendation

The Book of Odds…shows the surprising probabilities governing everyday life, including how your sex life stacks up. — Salon.com

An enticing read from cover to cover, the odds are great that you will enjoy this book. — Library Journal

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780062060853
  • ISBN 10: 0062060856
  • Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
  • On Sale: 01/07/2014
  • Pages: 256
  • List Price:33.50 CAD
  • BISAC1 : REFERENCE / General
  • BISAC2 : MATHEMATICS / Reference
  • BISAC3 : LITERARY CRITICISM / Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • BISAC4 : REFERENCE / Curiosities & Wonders
  • BISAC5 : REFERENCE / Trivia

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