This stress-free layperson's introduction to the intriguing world of numbers is designed to acquaint the general reader with the elegance and wonder of mathematics. This enjoyable volume gives readers a working knowledge of math's most important concepts, an appreciation of its elegant logical structure, and an understanding of its historical significance in creating our contemporary world.

How often have you wondered about the probability of winning the lottery? Maybe you'd like to know the odds of marrying a millionaire, or of just finding matching socks when fumbling around in a dark dresser drawer. We're barraged with statistics every day about health risks, life expectancy, and the chances of success, but to most of us all these numbers and percentages mean very little. If you're curious about how statistics can significantly impact your life but don't want to wrestle with the equations in a dry-as-dust textbook, this lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek, whirlwind tour of entertaining statistics has everything you need.
Not only will you be amused by J. H. Weaver's many entertaining examples, but you'll actually learn something about how statistics work. Even the most math phobic individual won't be able to resist delving into the many provocative topics covered, including:
DatinguWhat are the chances of finding your perfect mate?
HealthuWhat are the odds that you will have surgery performed this year?
SuccessuWhat is the likelihood that this book will be a best-seller?
Weaver admirably succeeds in proving that statistics can be fun, while showing that knowing the probabilities for any given situation can help you avoid risks and increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable life.

The authors discuss the history of physical science, from the ancient Greeks until modern times.

This book is a treatment of some of the "ideas of classical physics with a brief mention of quantum properties of electromagnetic radiation...The subjects covered include Newton's Laws (with an emphasis on gravity and its importance), the special and general theories of relativity, thermodynamics, and the electromagnetic theory." (Choice).