COMMENT:Introductory statistical thinking. Very elementary mathematics needed (but real understanding essential!). 26 vignettes (chapters) on very different topics, which can be read in any order. Presents statistical thinking in areas such as reliability, sports tournaments, revising opinions, quality topics and designed experiments. Statisticians and probability experts will find references to landmark papers dealing with the subjects discussed. Lots of humor, cartoons, quotations. Problems with selected solutions at the end.
