Facts and Figures Books

A classic; readable, enjoyable and educational. Every journalist, broadcaster, pollster and politician should read this... (Maybe even some marketers and advertisers) Of course, everyone exposed to statistical assertions from the above categories should also read it!

I used this book when taking an engineering science degree in England nearly 40 years ago, and always found it fascinating. I lost it in the intervening years and was delighted to eventually find it at Amazon.com; I ordered five copies as I want everyone in my family to have one!

What Moroney was particularly good at was explaining common fallacies, and using colorful examples to make the point. The book is also laid out in a logical way, and the language is clear.

Highly recommended!

Oooh, I loved reading this book! It furnished me a most enjoyable summer, one where I had the luxury of putzing around while learning something worthwhile, more or less painlessly. I went on to read several more books on statistics (alas, none anywhere nearly as good as this.)

The publisher should (hint, hint) talk Mr. Moroney into the task or find a qualified author to revise the text and bring it up to date. For example, I'd like to see a book like this discuss meta-analysis of statistical studies. Then one would find out if this technique was a breakthrough or rubbish.

This book was recommended to me many years ago by Roald Buhler,
co-author of the P-Stat package, when I asked him where I could
get a good introductory text. I went and bought it and I've used
it countless times for reference and guidance. Unquestionably the
best book on introductory stats ever written.

Twenty years ago, in the process of moving, my copy of this book fell and was buried in the West Virginia mud. It was retrieved and dried. Although it still retains the marks of its misadventure, it is always the first statistics book on my shelf that I turn to when I encounter a problem that I do not understand. This little book is clearly and succinctly written with the lay-person in mind. I have read it from cover to cover. Of what other mathematics text can this be said? I especially like the chapter on the Poisson distribution. My poor, sad, mishandled copy is beaten and worn. I am distressed that it is out of print. It belongs on the bookshelf of every scientist with the remotest intention to employ statistics.

A classic for those who know just enough to get themselves in trouble. Have been using it, (or trying to get it back from someone who "borrowed" it) for many years.

This book actually made me cry! It is one of the most sincere and heartfelt book I have ever read. The way it is written allows you to enter the author's life in a way no other book has allowed before. It gives you unprecedented access to every aspect of his personal life, his most personal thoughts and personal struggles. Its a book that I think everyone should read because it offers a rare glimpse of true love and romance. Very well written, very sincere and genuine! You have to read it to understand!

This book is definatly one of a kind. I don't believe there is another book out there that contains the same type of story. If you are tired of reading the same ole same ole, your in luck. The books plot is very hard to explain to others, but is very entertaining. This book is a must read.

This book is historically accurate.

What a quirky excellent book! This is a true gem for anyone with even the smallest interest in church history and trivia. I often found myself chuckling to myself while reading this book, "So that's where that came from." A great and easy read.

A student in my systematic theology class gave me this book a few days ago, and I have already finished it once, and can tell it will be a regular companion. It is not a systematic theology text by any means -- what it is instead is a collection of trivia about Christianity, Christendom, the Bible and beliefs.

There is no general organising principles behind the book other than if it is Christian, or even vaguely related to the subject, it might warrant a place here. For example, on page six there is a short section on Muslim beliefs about Jesus (including the idea that the prophet Muhammad believed the Christian Trinity to be referring to Jesus, Mary and God the Father; Muhammad was right in saying that this is not the Trinity and that Jesus never claimed it; however, that is not what the Christian concept of the Trinity is).

There are various charts and lists. One example is the list of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence and their denominational affiliations; 13 of the signers are listed as of unknown affiliation, only one is listed as Roman Catholic, and none from outside Christianity.

This is a book that leaves none out -- not even the Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox have exclusive claim in these pages, as McTavish lists half a dozen autocephalous (meaning, self-contained and self-regulating) groups beyond the big three. These include the Nestorians (at one time early in Christian history perhaps the dominant Christian body), the Abyssians, the Armenians (the first nation to formally adopt Christianity, in 301), the Coptics and the Jacobite/Oriental Orthodoxers.

If you want to know who was good-looking in the Bible, you'll find the list here (various people are described as good-looking in different terms). If you'd like to know the names of the 16 men who might have had claim to being one of the 12 apostles (and we're not including Paul here), the list is in these pages. Most of us know people who are named for biblical characters (or at least whose names derive predominantly from biblical inspiration), but what are the least popular names? How many women have you known who were named Lo-Ruhamah, or how many men named Romamti-ezer?

This is a little gem, full of fun facts and trivia in short, easily read and digested bits. Where something has a biblical reference, McTavish provides it. There is a subject index that concludes the text; unfortunately, there are no other reference materials such as notes or a bibliography (which would be helpful for authority and verification of some of the information).

I am very grateful for this gift, and shall remember this as a potential gift for other friends, religious or not, who might be interested in knowing the odd bit of trivia here and there about Christianity (and, truly, some of it is very odd, such as the list of those excommunicated, which includes back in 1054 both the Pope and patriarch of Constantinople; hmmm, does that mean the whole church is gone now?).

Take and read!

I've always been a fan of T.J. McTavish (this is his first published book, but he's appeared in the scholarly journal "Quackenbush" from time to time over the years). He's really outdone himeslf here. Get this book. In fact buy 5 of them. One for yourself, and one to give to 4 friends (or enemies).

I've operated a very successful consultancy for 14 years and was still able to find new, immediately useful information in The Entrepreneur's Almanac. I'd rate it a "MUST BUY"!

First, let me start by saying this is not just another small-business book - this is a work of art. The layout is very appealing and makes for an easy and enjoyable read. Plus, every time I flip through the Entrepreneur's Almanac (which is often) I find another nugget of information, whether it's one of the editorials, tip boxes, side bars, or Words of Wisdom. This is a tremendous resource for any type of small business owner and I find myself referring to it on a regular basis.

One of my favorite chapters is Chapter 5: Business Etiquette and Relationships, which covers everything from hosting a business meal to email etiquette to using public places as a workspace (something else I do frequently). Readers will also learn about financial management (Chapter 7), risk management and disaster preparedness (Chapter 27), and how to get your business started (Section VI). There is even a chapter about taking care of yourself that includes staying fit and releasing stress (Chapter 33).

A must read for every entrepreneur - whether you are just starting out or have been in the trenches for a while!

Reviewed by Charlene Davis, a business writer specializing in start-up ventures, e-commerce, retail, and food. Please see her profile for more information.

Written by a thirty-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Police Department, Medal Of Honor: Historical Facts And Figures scrutinizes the historical facts and figures concerning those who earned America's highest award for combat valor: the Medal of Honor. From the very first recipient, through various wars, campaigns, and non-combat actions, Medal Of Honor presents lists of who earned a medal, data concerning their age, rank, and location of action, averages of figures, and more. Medal Of Honor is a compendium of facts rather than a narrative-style work of nonfiction, and serves as an excellent reference and resource for military historians and researchers.

The thing about this book is that it is different from every other medal of honor book i have seen. the typical book has the citation which means that they give you vignettes about "sgt. smith did the following and received the medal of honor"-those books have merit but there are plenty of them. this book gives you a breakdown of all kinds of data and statistics on the MOH recipients--such as "firsts" eg. first person to receive MOH who is what race, what rank, what branch of service. it gives totals for home state, branch of service and many other dimensions all broken down by conflict. so if you are a history trivia person or just want a statistical view of the MOH, this is the only book out there that does that. would imagine it would appeal most as light reference or to military history buffs. it is not a narrative and should not be expected to be one, for that there are other books, but for the orginal appoach and analytical work it gets 5 stars.

Have you ever wondered how Room 101 got its name, or what you measure in oktas? Which number links Alice in Wonderland, rainbows and the Egyptian Book of the Dead? You will find the answers in Numbers. The book is full of facts, both mathematical and cultural, tantalising problems and anecdotes. A light-hearted reference book for all ages.

This new edition has been updated with dozens of new articles, illustrations and photographs. The main entries span the numbers from zero to 200.

Some press comments on the first edition -
"Beautifully and devotedly made, this large thin book is a cheerful and eccentric guide to the integers..."
- Philip and Phylis Morrison in Scientific American
"This delightful A4 book is a must for every school library. Beautifully illustrated in full colour..."
- Sue Pope in Mathematics Teaching
Contents -
- Introduction
- From 0 to 200
- From 201 to 999
- A few large numbers
- Hints, answers & more questions
- Further reading
- Index

Originally published in hardback by Cambridge University Press in 1994. This second edition published by Badsey Publications in 2004.

A4 portrait (210 x 297mm), paperback, 144 pages, 332 photographs and 146 other illustrations in full colour. ISBN 0954656202.

I am an elementary school teacher and I love this book! I use it to supplement our Every Day Counts exploration of the day of the school year we are on. It provides background on squared numbers, cubed numbers, Fibonacci numbers, etc. The kids love to be challenged with facts like "Today's number can be made by 9 consecutive double-digit numbers. What are they?" Buy this book if you teach mathemtics or love numbers.

This is a wonderful book for anyone who is interested in both the U.S. and Soviet space programs. It has many tid-bits of obscure information that will suprise almost anyone.
Anyone interested in the history of two countries' space program will not be disappointed with this book.

The Space Almanac should be rated a 100,000 star book. It has info on everything space and astronomy related.

As someone who follows football (soccer) on every continent, this has been the most complete source of information for world football to date. It is packed with statistics, national team peformances, national leagues for every FIFA member and club/cup competitions from every continent. As someone who lived in the Virgin Islands for three years, I was surprised to see the facts for the local leagues, including some of the association officials I knew personally. It was the first time I ever saw any information on the Virgin Islands' leagues. The only things I didn't like about the book were the font (which is really small) and the fact that the whole book is in black and white. I understand both drawbacks. The small font is a space saver and to produce a book with this much information in color would make it cost much more than the $30 I paid. Overall, I think this is a solid book for the serious football fan.

This was one of my most favourite childhood books. I still have a copy that is about 30 years old, safely stowed in my library.

The book lists attributes of various land and marine creatures ranging from the smallest, to the biggest; from the slowest to the fastest; from the lowest dwellers in the sea, to the highest living in the mountains; from the deepest swimmers, to the fastest runners, the biggest jumpers, the highest fliers, and the widest roamers.

The book includes some of the smallest land animals (eg flea- 1/4 inch), to some of the biggest (eg Kodiak bear- 10 feet), with sea creatures including giant squid (to 20 feet), and blue whales (to 100 feet). The Yak climbs to above 20,000 feet, the bar- headed goose flies up to 28,000 feet, the sperm whale dives to 1500 feet, the gulper lives at 38,000 feet, the swift flies to 200 mph, the cheetah runs up to 70 mph, the sailfish swims up to 68 mph, the lemur leaps to 35 feet wide, the dolphin to 18 feet high, and so on.

A great book for young kids to learn facts about animals in the world, illustrated with colour pictures for each.

Lots of trivia and interesting stories. Lots of facts and figures too.

Texas never ceases to fascinate me and this book just adds to that charm! My whole family has enjoyed it, from the 17 year old all the way up to old fuddy-duddy granddad.

It's like having history alive because of the way it is written, as if talking to a friend!