{"product_id":"9781848316522","title":"Dice World: Science and Life in a Random Universe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Clegg's writing style is highly readable, and the contemporary cultural references impressed upon me . . . how accessible [\u003ci\u003eDice World\u003c\/i\u003e] is.\"—\u003ci\u003eChemistry World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone convinced of the utter randomness of existence, (including fans of Luke Rhinehart's cult novel \u003ci\u003eDice Man\u003c\/i\u003e) this title from popular science genius Brian Clegg (\u003ci\u003eInflight Science\u003c\/i\u003e) shows how modern science has revealed that probability and chaos lie at the heart of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribed as \"methodical, clear, entertaining, and just a bit mind-boggling\" by the \u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDice World\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the truths and lies behind probability and statistics, explains how chaos theory is behind every great success in business, and demonstrates the possibilities quantum mechanics has given us for creating unbreakable ciphers and even for \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e-like teleportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Clegg\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed science writer published by Icon Books and St. Martin's Press. His books include \u003ci\u003eInflight Science\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Quantum Age\u003c\/i\u003e (forthcoming), \u003ci\u003eThe Universe Inside You\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGravity\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eExtra-Sensory\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icon Books, Ltd. UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096708255984,"sku":"9781848316522","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781848316522","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}