{"product_id":"9781770859982","title":"The Math Behind...","description":"\u003cp\u003e  An entertaining illustrated reference to the role of mathematics in everyday life.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Math Behind...\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring and how those odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. The book examines everything from how predictive text works to why buses come in threes and the likelihood that toast will land butter side down. Accessible and clear explanations, without dumbing down the science, and photographs and diagrams illustrate concepts and aid understanding.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  There are six chapters. Here are some of the questions covered:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e The human condition: \u003c\/li\u003e  Why hipsters look the same\u003cbr\u003e  What are the chances of you even being born\u003cbr\u003e  What makes certain songs so catchy\u003cbr\u003e  Why we find some people more attractive than others  \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e Sports and games: \u003c\/li\u003e  The perfect 9-ball break in pool\u003cbr\u003e  How to play the lottery\u003cbr\u003e  How to take a free kick\u003cbr\u003e  The secret behind Michael Jordan's air time\u003cbr\u003e  Why the house always wins   \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e From A to B: \u003c\/li\u003e  The \"causeless\" traffic jam\u003cbr\u003e  Just how likely is a plane to crash\u003cbr\u003e  How long would it take a chicken to cross a road\u003cbr\u003e  Is it possible to have a car journey with no red lights   \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e Rise of the machines: \u003c\/li\u003e  How bitcoins work\u003cbr\u003e  How easy is it for a hacker to crack your password\u003cbr\u003e  How does predictive text work\u003cbr\u003e  How do scam emailers use probability   \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e Chance and coincidence: \u003c\/li\u003e  Does repeatedly clicking a mouse make it work any faster\u003cbr\u003e  The chances of meeting your soulmate\u003cbr\u003e  The six degrees of Kevin Bacon\u003cbr\u003e  How illusionists use mathematics   \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e And another thing: \u003c\/li\u003e  At what percentage does juice become flavored water\u003cbr\u003e  How penguins have developed the perfect huddle\u003cbr\u003e  The amount of G-force on a rollercoaster.   \u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Math Behind...\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining, intelligent and different look at the world around us. Readers interested in probability and mathematics (and readers interested in just about anything else) will enjoy learning why their toast landed butter side down and whether they should spend another $5.00 on a lottery ticket.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colin Beveridge","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2017-10-14","offer_id":46011345895679,"sku":"9781770859982","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_57a8ff36-be24-4fda-a375-9debbbc7773e.jpg?v=1723052958","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770859982","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}