Browsing: Statistics

In this New York Times bestseller, a renowned statistician and his collaborators explain how cognitive patterns warp our perspectives — and why we have reason to be optimistic about the future. “One of the most important books I’ve ever read… Indispensable” (Bill Gates).

Discover the simple, universal laws that govern everything from the human life span to the growth of cities in a theoretical physicist’s “illuminating and entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews) exploration of scale! With over 1,400 five-star Goodreads ratings, this is “an enchanting intellectual odyssey… Provocative and fascinating” (The New York Times).

Is investing a game of skill — or just dumb luck? A New York Times bestselling author and statistician challenges Wall Street orthodoxy and examines a little-understood force in this eye-opening manifesto. With over 14,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

With over 12,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: From weather to politics, predictions hold immense power. This New York Times bestseller explores probability and its impact on the world. “One of the more momentous books of the decade” (The New York Times Book Review).

A runaway New York Times bestseller: Filled with astounding connections that defy conventional wisdom, this groundbreaking approach to economics illuminates the conundrums of everyday life. “Rich in insights, full of surprises” (The Washington Post).