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How to Make the World Add Up
The Sunday Times Bestseller'Tim Harford is one of my favourite writers in the world. His storytelling is gripping but never overdone, his intellectual honesty is rare and inspiring, and his ability to make complex things simple - but not simplistic - is exceptional. How to Make the World Add Up is another one of his gems. If you're looking for an addictive pageturner that will make you smarter, this is your book' Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind'Tim Harford could well be Britain's Malcolm Gladwell'Alex Bellos, author of Alex's Adventures in Numberland'If you aren't in love with stats before reading this book, you will be by the time you're done. Powerful, persuasive, and in these truth-defying times, indispensable'Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less' to take us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers so rewarding. Through vivid storytelling he reveals how we can evaluate the claims that surround us with confidence, curiosity and a healthy level of scepticism. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about understanding the world around them.'Tim Harford is our most likeable champion of reason and rigour . . . clear, clever and always highly readable'The Times, Books of the Year'Fascinating and enjoyable'Bill Bryson'Now more than ever we need a book like this'Stephen Fry'Wise, humane and, above all, illuminating. Nobody is better on statistics and numbers - and how to make sense of them'Matthew Syed'One of the most wonderful collections of stories that I have read in a long time . . . fascinating.'Steven Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics'Wise and useful . . . such a delight' Financial Times'What should we do when someone makes a claim that they say is based on data? This wise book, distilled from years of experience, gives us the ten commandments, from first examining our feelings, to finally having the humility to admit we may be wrong. Priceless'Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter- Shop: buecher
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Beyond the Dice: Symphonic Soundscapes
Sean Bailey presents the first installment of musical soundscapes crafted for tabletop gaming. The music adds depth to moments in the game and to pull gamers further into the gaming world before them. This soundtrack has been proven to bring your games to the next level. This album consists of six orchestral scores and two bonus tracks. Here is a quick overview of the music on this album: 1. Ambient Fantasy - An epic orchestral piece that sweeps the listener off into the furthest of galaxies. A multipurpose track for the gathering of players or used as a general background track for basic adventuring. 2. Invasive Evil - This track creates an atmosphere that makes you know that things are 'not quite right'. It creates an uneasy feeling making you anticipate that there is danger just around the corner. 3. Fugitive's Pursuit - RUN! The music from this piece emulates the intensity of the fast-paced chase. Whether you are pursuing the bad guys or the evil drug lord is chasing your party, this soundtrack will keep the intensity high. 4. Aria of the Star-crossed - A deeply moving and touching track to evoke deep and powerful emotions. Versatile music for use in those tender moments between lovers. 5. March for the Lost Heroes - An ode to the lost heroes of battle. Sometimes even the most formidable of allies falls in battle. The depth of the loss is amplified with this funeral march. 6. Into the Breach - CHARGE! The epic battle score brings to life the battle swirling around you. As you strategize and engage your enemies, this track helps create the atmosphere. 7. Elevator Music - Every now and again, you just might find yourself in an elevator. Or a lift. Maybe even in Limbo. This is the track for all of those hurry-up-and-wait moments. 8. Rho Pi Gamma - Epic folk metal track that serves as the themesong for the gamers' podcast, Rho Pi Gamma. Also doubles as a killer battle track. Although this album is intended for tabletop gaming, these tracks are great for almost anything in the real world. Try it! Try playing 'Into the Breach' as you brush your teeth in the morning. Guaranteed to get you ready to take the bull by the horns. Having trouble writing a sappy love note to your significant other? Nothing would get you in the mood like 'Aria for the Star-crossed'. The death of a pet can never be overdone - the 'March for the Lost Heroes' will make the memory of your pet live forever. If you are a tabletop gamer - you need to get a copy of this today! If you aren't - you also need a copy of this today! Your life will never be the same!- Shop: odax
- Price: 15.33 EUR excl. shipping
