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The Improbability Principle

Author : David J. Hand
Publisher : Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374711399
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book The Improbability Principle written by David J. Hand and published by Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anything but. In fact, they're commonplace. Not only that, we should all expect to experience a miracle roughly once every month. But Hand is no believer in superstitions, prophecies, or the paranormal. His definition of "miracle" is thoroughly rational. No mystical or supernatural explanation is necessary to understand why someone is lucky enough to win the lottery twice, or is destined to be hit by lightning three times and still survive. All we need, Hand argues, is a firm grounding in a powerful set of laws: the laws of inevitability, of truly large numbers, of selection, of the probability lever, and of near enough. Together, these constitute Hand's groundbreaking Improbability Principle. And together, they explain why we should not be so surprised to bump into a friend in a foreign country, or to come across the same unfamiliar word four times in one day. Hand wrestles with seemingly less explicable questions as well: what the Bible and Shakespeare have in common, why financial crashes are par for the course, and why lightning does strike the same place (and the same person) twice. Along the way, he teaches us how to use the Improbability Principle in our own lives—including how to cash in at a casino and how to recognize when a medicine is truly effective. An irresistible adventure into the laws behind "chance" moments and a trusty guide for understanding the world and universe we live in, The Improbability Principle will transform how you think about serendipity and luck, whether it's in the world of business and finance or you're merely sitting in your backyard, tossing a ball into the air and wondering where it will land.

Unbelievable!

Author : Jenny Crompton
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 178243089X
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Unbelievable! written by Jenny Crompton and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unbelievable! is a fascinating collection of weird and bizarre stories of coincidence.

Coincidence Or Destiny?

Author : Phil Cousineau
Publisher : Conari Press
ISBN 13 : 9781573248242
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (482 download)

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Download or read book Coincidence Or Destiny? written by Phil Cousineau and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why coincidences happen and what they mean has long been an object of fascination. Here, Cousineau collects episodes of chance that defy explanation from the lives of real people. The author shows that recognizing synchronicity creates a deeper appreciation for the bonds that connect our lives.

Beyond Coincidence

Author : Martin Plimmer
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1466852291
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Coincidence written by Martin Plimmer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wonder what the odds are of being struck by lightning? Or winning the lottery? Or meeting someone from Timbuktu with the same middle name as you? BEYOND COINCIDENCE recounts and analyzes over 200 amazing stories of synchronicity, the likes of: Laura Buxton, age ten, releases a balloon from her back yard. It lands 140 miles away in the backyard of another Laura Buxton, also age ten. Two sisters in Alabama decide, independently, to visit the other. En route, their identical jeeps collide and both sisters are killed. A British cavalry officer was fighting in the last year of World War One when he was knocked off his horse by a flash of lightning. He was paralyzed from the waist down. The man moved to Vancouver, Canada where, six years later, while fishing in a river, lightning struck him again, paralyzing his right side. Two years later, he was sufficiently recovered to take walks in a local park when, in 1930, lightning sought him out again, this time permanently paralyzing him. He died soon after. Four years later, lightning destroyed his tomb.

Incredible Coincidence

Author : Alan Vaughan
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 9780345359728
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book Incredible Coincidence written by Alan Vaughan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 150 case histories of chance occurrences--meaningful coincidences without apparent cause--are investigated in this examination of the phenomenon's interrelationship with ESP, psychokinesis, and prophetic dreams

Coincidence

Author : David Ambrose
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471128040
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book Coincidence written by David Ambrose and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wrong number here, a case of mistaken identity there, a chance meeting with a stranger who knows your best friend. Most people dismiss such things as trivial, unimportant. Mere coincidence. Or could there be a hidden pattern in these seemingly random events? George Daly's life has been as unremarkable as most people's, until the day he finds himself going through his dead father's possessions. He discovers a photograph of himself as a boy, but he has no memory of where it was taken, nor does he recognize the people with him. As he investigates further, he experiences an increasingly bizarre chain of coincidences that soon threaten to unravel his whole world. Before long he finds himself fighting for his sanity and even his survival.

Coincidence

Author : J. W. Ironmonger
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062309900
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Coincidence written by J. W. Ironmonger and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty years ago, on the date in June known as Midsummer’s Day, a young girl is mysteriously orphaned. Now, after a life of bizarre and troubling circumstances, she becomes obsessed with the idea that she too will die on Midsummer’s Day . . . until she meets the one man who may be able to save her Azalea Lewis’s life has been dominated by coincidences—a bizarre, and increasingly troubling, series of chance events so perfectly coordinated that any sane person would conclude that only the hidden hand of providence could explain them. On Midsummer’s Day, 1982, at the age of three, Azalea was found wandering a fairground in England, alone, too young to explain what had happened to her or her parents. After a brief investigation, she was declared a ward of the court, and placed in foster care. The following year, the body of a woman—her mother—was found on a nearby beach, but by then everyone had forgotten about the little girl, and no connection was ever made. The couple who adopted Azalea brought her to Africa, where—on Midsummer’s Day, 1992—they were killed in a Ugandan uprising while trying to protect their children. Azalea is spared on that day, but as she grows into adulthood, she discovers that her life has been shaped by an uncanny set of coincidences—all of them leading back to her birth mother, a single mother on the Isle of Man, and the three men who could have been her father, each of whom has played an improbable but very real role in her fate. Troubled by what she has uncovered-and increasingly convinced that she, too, will meet her fate on Midsummer’s Day—she approaches Thomas Post, a rational-minded academic whose specialty is debunking our belief in coincidence: the belief that certain events are linked, even predestined, by the hands of fate. Even as they fall in love, Thomas tries to help to understand her past as a series of random events-not a divinely predetermined order. Yet as the fateful date draws closer, Thomas begins to fear that he may lose her altogether, and she may throw herself into the very fate she fears. A warm and romantic, yet intellectually fascinating, story of two souls trying to make sense of the universe and our place in it, Just Coincidence is an unforgettable novel by a storyteller of masterful gifts.

A Little Book of Coincidence

Author : John Martineau
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0802713882
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book A Little Book of Coincidence written by John Martineau and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the orbital patterns of the planets and the mathematical patterns surrounding them.

Only Don't Know

Author : Seung Sahn
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1570624321
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Only Don't Know written by Seung Sahn and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1999-04-06 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the inimitable Zen Master Seung Sahn up close and personal—in selections from the correspondence that was one of his primary modes of teaching. Seung Sahn received hundreds of letters per month, each of which he answered personally, and some of the best of which are included here. His frank and funny style, familiar to readers of Dropping Ashes on the Buddha, is seen here in a most intimate form. The beloved Zen master not only answers questions on Zen teaching and practice, but applies an enlightened approach to problems with work, relationships, suffering, and the teacher-student relationship.

The Many Faces of Coincidence

Author : Laurence Browne
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1845409523
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book The Many Faces of Coincidence written by Laurence Browne and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although much has been said and written about coincidences, there is a marked absence when it comes to the development of a comprehensive model that incorporates the many different ways in which they can be understood and explained. One reason for this omission is undoubtedly the sharp divide that exists between those who find coincidences meaningful and those who do not, with the result that the conclusions of the many books and articles on the subject have tended to fall into distinct camps. The Many Faces of Coincidence attempts to remedy this impasse by proposing an inclusive categorisation for coincidences of all shapes and sizes. At the same time, some of the implications arising from the various explanations are explored, including the possibility of an underlying unity of mind and matter constituting the ground of being.

Coincidence? I Don’T Think So.

Author : Sandra Scott
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1496958896
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (969 download)

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Download or read book Coincidence? I Don’T Think So. written by Sandra Scott and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isnt it great to get help and support at the times when you desperately need it? What if you think you dont know anyone at all who might help? Even in those dark moments and hours when it seems that everything is completely hopeless, you can be rescued. There is evidence of miracles all around us if we are paying attention. Living in Aspen, Colorado, I went through a very painful divorce, leading me to experience one of my biggest miracles within only one month after the divorce. From that point on, I started considering miracles as a viable option, sometimes my one and only option, and it worked! After that, it was demonstrated to me time and time again, so much that I decided to write a book about it, and its not reserved for just a chosen few.

Fluke

Author : Joseph Mazur
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1780749015
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Fluke written by Joseph Mazur and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the chances?! This exclamation greets the scarcely believable coincidence – you’re picked up by the same taxi driver several years and thousands of miles apart or, in a second-hand bookshop far from home, you find your own childhood copy of Winnie-the-Pooh on the shelf. But the unlikely is more probable than you think. Against every fibre of common sense, the fact is that it’s quite likely that some squirrel, somewhere, will be struck by lightning as it crosses the road. The chaos and unpredictability of our lives is an illusion. There is a rational order to the universe, and it’s called mathematics. Fluke is a fascinating investigation into the true nature of chance, a must-read for maths enthusiasts and avid storytellers alike, it tears down the veil of improbability to reveal the wonderfully possible.

Synchronicity

Author : Chris Mackey
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
ISBN 13 : 1780288085
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Synchronicity written by Chris Mackey and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synchronicity: the uncanny and fortuitous timing of events that seems to go beyond pure chance. Synchronicity can act as a guide along our life path, helping us through challenging times and nudging us toward self-fulfillment.Psychologist Chris Mackey offers astounding case studies, alongside a lucid explanation of the brain science underlying synchronicity and many practical suggestions for working with it, from journaling and symbol analysis to dream interpretation and ideas for accessing flow. He is convinced that synchronicity has a crucial role to play in helping us “go within” and tap intoour intuitive and spiritual selves. This book is also a passionate call for a new, more optimistic “positive psychiatry” that embraces our transcendent experiences. A 21st-century take on Jung’s legacy, this exciting new approach to synchronicity will appeal to anyone interested in the opportunities for personal development offered by altered states of consciousness. “A profound introduction to deep concepts of mind, meaning and the challenges of creating a life well lived for everyone.” --Ernest Rossi, Ph.D., author of The Psychobiology of Gene Expression and Creating Consciousness

Connecting with Coincidence

Author : Bernard Beitman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0757318851
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Connecting with Coincidence written by Bernard Beitman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all experienced or heard of surprising events and unexplainable coincidences—money that seems to come from nowhere, a spontaneous idea that turns into a life-changing solution, meeting our soulmate on a flight we weren't supposed to take, or families being reunited by "accident" after years of separation. Often these coincidences are explained as being controlled by a higher power or pure chance. But for the first time since Carl Jung's work, comes bold new research that explains scientifically how we can identify, understand, and perhaps even control the frequency of coincidences in our everyday lives. Bernard Beitman, a leading expert on Coincidence Studies, proposes a greater personal responsibility which depends partly upon newly discovered "grid cells" located in the brain, near the hippocampus. But neuroscience cannot complete the entire puzzle, and in this fascinating guide, Beitman provides the missing piece. From analyzing true stories of synchronicity from around the globe and throughout history, he shares key personality characteristics and situational factors that contribute to the occurrence of meaningful coincidences in our lives. Where other books on coincidences tend to be theoretical, inspirational, or story collections only, Beitman's book is the first to provide a scientific understanding and practical ways in which readers can use them in their own lives. He reveals: How to activate your observing self so you don't miss synchronistic moments How serendipity can offer insights into solving problems or making difficult decisions Why stress activates meaningful coincidences Which states of mind impede our ability to experience synchronicity How to interpret the meaning of a coincidence Why being attuned to coincidences is a learned skill—and how to hone your sensitivity.

The Power of Coincidence

Author : David Richo
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834822806
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Coincidence written by David Richo and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2007-03-27 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The psychotherapist and author behind The Five Things We Cannot Change explores how unexpected events can help us find direction, understand ourselves, and fulfill our potential Meaningful coincidences and surprising connections occur all the time in our daily lives, yet we often fail to appreciate how they can guide us, warn us, and confirm us on our life’s path. This book explores how meaningful coincidence operates in our daily lives, in our intimate relationships, and in our creative endeavors. The Power of Coincidence will help you to: interpret a series of similar happenings, open yourself to assisting forces around you, understand how your dreams can guide you through life events, use your creative imagination in life choices—and live in accord with your deepest needs and wishes, as revealed to you by meaningful coincidences. Originally published under the title Unexpected Miracles, the author has fully revised and updated the book for this edition.

Coincidence Engine

Author : Sam Leith
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307716449
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Coincidence Engine written by Sam Leith and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A tremendous novel—droll, savvy, original. An invigorating blast of fiction.” —William Boyd, Author of Any Human Heart and Restless.” A hurricane sweeps off the Gulf of Mexico and, in the back country of Alabama, assembles a passenger jet out of old bean cans and junkyard waste. This piques the interest of the enigmatic Directorate of the Extremely Improbable. Their fascination with this random event sets into motion a madcap caper that will bring together a hilarious cast of characters, including: an eccentric mathematician, last heard of investigating the physics of free will; a lovelorn Cambridge postgraduate who has set off to America with a ring in his pocket and hope in his heart; and a member of the Directorate with no capacity for imagination. What ensues is a chaotic chase across a fully realized, hyper-real America, haunted by madness, murder, mistaken identity, and conspiracy. The Coincidence Engine is a lively, boisterous debut that heralds the arrival of a major new talent.

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : SAMPI Books
ISBN 13 : 6561332016
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (613 download)

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Download or read book The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by SAMPI Books. This book was released on 2024-02-05 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket", a story by Edgar Allan Poe, recounts the adventure of Pym, who embarks clandestinely on a whaler. After a mutiny and various adversities, including cannibalism and natural disasters, the story culminates in a mysterious and inconclusive encounter at the South Pole.