{"title":"David Sumpter","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our David Sumpter collection, where the beauty of mathematics meets the wonders of the world around us. David Sumpter is a renowned author and mathematician whose works deftly bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and everyday experiences. If you are someone who finds joy in uncovering the mathematical patterns that underpin our universe, you're in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into \u003cem\u003eFour Ways of Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration of how mathematical reasoning shapes our perspectives and drives problem-solving. This book will inspire you to view the world through the lenses of logic, algorithms, structures, and unity, providing fresh insights into our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSoccermatics\u003c\/em\u003e, Sumpter cleverly examines the game of football through mathematical concepts, revealing the equations and data behind strategies, formations, and match outcomes. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or a curious spectator, this book is your ticket to understanding football in a whole new light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe captivating \u003cem\u003eThe Ten Equations that Rule the World\u003c\/em\u003e explores the mathematical formulas that silently influence our existence. From understanding markets and predicting behaviours to unleashing creativity, Sumpter demonstrates how these equations are at play in multiple facets of life, promising to enlighten readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Sumpter’s works fall into the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category, bringing a unique blend of theory and application that will not only educate but also deeply engage and entertain. Dive into this collection to experience the fascinating world of mathematics like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"four-ways-of-thinking-by-david-sumpter-9780141994857","title":"Four Ways of Thinking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming, original guide to how maths can help us see through the chaos and complexity of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond all the facts and figures, there is just one question at the heart of science: what is the best way to think about the world? Yet in our everyday lives, this is something we rarely consider. How often do we wonder about our own thinking and how it might impact the way we approach our daily decisions? How it might help or hinder our relationships, our careers, or even our health?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed mathematician David Sumpter has spent decades pondering what we could all learn from the attitudes and mindsets of scientists. \u003cem\u003eFour Ways of Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e is the result. Combining engaging personal experience with insightful analyses of everyday conundrums and life choices—from how to bicker less with our partners to the best way to pitch to an unreceptive audience—Sumpter shows there are four easily applied approaches to our problems: statistical, interactive, chaotic and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith warmth and wit—and a tiny bit of number crunching—he guides us through all four, revealing how these tried and tested ways of thinking can change our lives. 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They are integral to everything from investment banking to betting companies and social media giants. And they can help you to increase your chance of success, guard against financial loss, live more healthily and see through scaremongering. They are known only by mathematicians — until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith wit and clarity, mathematician David Sumpter shows that it isn't the technical details which make these formulas so successful. It is the way they allow mathematicians to view problems from a different angle — a way of seeing the world that anyone can learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmpowering and illuminating, \u003cem\u003eThe Ten Equations that Rule the World\u003c\/em\u003e shows how maths really can change your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342804275436,"sku":"9780141991092","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14712903482238.jpg?v=1743945570"},{"product_id":"soccermatics-by-david-sumpter-9781472924148","title":"Soccermatics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Football looked at in a very different way' Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton star and football media analyst\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFootball – the most mathematical of sports. From shot statistics and league tables to the geometry of passing and managerial strategy, the modern game is filled with numbers, patterns, and shapes. How do we make sense of them? The answer lies in the mathematical models applied in biology, physics, and economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoccermatics\u003c\/i\u003e brings football and mathematics together in a mind-bending synthesis, using numbers to help reveal the inner workings of the beautiful game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new and expanded edition analyses the current big-name players and teams using mathematics, and meets the professionals working inside football who use numbers and statistics to boost performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of mathematical modelling, expressed brilliantly by David Sumpter through the prism of football. 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