CHANCES ARE . . .: (Record no. 4306)
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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20250818094253.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 1-4406-8087-6 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | DLC |
| Language of cataloging | En |
| Transcribing agency | DLC |
| 050 ## - DUCE LIBRARY CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | DUCE QA273.15.K37 |
| 100 ## - AUTHOR | |
| Personal name | Kaplan, Michael |
| Fuller form of name | Michael Kaplan |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | CHANCES ARE . . .: |
| Remainder of title | ADVENTURES N PROBABILITY/ |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Michael Kaplan |
| 260 ## - PUBLISHER | |
| Place of publication | New York: |
| Name of publisher | Penguin Group, |
| Date of publication | 2006. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Volume, Pages | 319p.: |
| Other physical details | ill.; |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Includes Index. |
| 520 ## - ABSTRACT | |
| Summary, etc. | Chances Are... Adventures in Probability explores the fascinating world of probability through engaging stories and real-life examples. Michael and Ellen Kaplan demystify complex concepts by illustrating how chance shapes everyday decisions, from games and gambling to weather forecasts and medical diagnoses. The book blends humor, history, and accessible explanations to make probability understandable and relevant. Designed for general readers, it invites curiosity about randomness and uncertainty, showing that probability is not just math, but a vital tool for navigating life’s unpredictable adventures. |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/29">http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/29</a> |
| 856 ## - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Link text | http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/29 |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Library of Congress Classification |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Suppress in OPAC | No |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Total checkouts | Date last seen | Uniform resource identifier | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Library of Congress Classification | DUCE LIBRARY | DUCE LIBRARY | 08/18/2025 | 08/18/2025 | http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/29 | 08/18/2025 | Books |