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The Arithmetic of Life and Death

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The Arithmetic of Life and DeathWhether you realize it or not, numbers are everywhere and integral to almost every facet of your life . . . from your next raise in pay to the inevitable rise of inflation, your weekly family budget to your end of the national debt. And as George Shaffner amazingly reveals, there are discerning answers (and a great measure of comfort) in numbers. In The Arithmetic of Life, he applies the basic principles of mathematics addition, subtraction,

Whether you realize it or not, numbers are everywhere--and integral to almost every facet of your life . . . from your next raise in pay to the inevitable rise of inflation, your weekly family budget to your end of the national debt. And as George Shaffner amazingly reveals, there are discerning answers (and a great measure of comfort) in numbers. In The Arithmetic of Life, he applies the basic principles of mathematics--addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division--to some of the most profound and just plain puzzling questions of our time.

Illuminated with anecdotes, humor, and insight, each chapter explains a unique part of life that can be understood only through the magic of numbers. Whether it's an unconventional theory on why more things go wrong than right, a simple calculation of how much it will cost you to smoke for a lifetime, why crime (accumulatively) doesn't pay, or a glimpse into the probability of life after death, this enlightening and lucidly reasoned book will forever change the way you think about numbers--and the world around you.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 05/01/2001
ISBN: 9780345426451
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.53h x 5.52w x 0.56d
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Jerry Weisenstein
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Very nice connection.
Size: 12 pairs
The banana connectors are great, I don’t know why I haven’t used them before. Very easy to install. I cut the wires and started fresh.
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Tyler Hogue
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 4
Great product but screws are annoying
Size: 6 pairs
These 24K gold-plated banana plugs are a solid choice if you’re looking for an easy and reliable way to connect your speaker wire. The connectors feel sturdy, and the gold plating gives them a clean, professional look while also helping prevent corrosion. Installation was straightforward — the wire slots fit snugly, and once tightened down, the connection feels secure. I used them for both my home theater and stereo setup, and the sound quality is clear with no noticeable interference or loss. The pack includes 6 pairs (12 plugs), which is plenty for most speaker setups, and they fit my receiver and speaker terminals perfectly. My only small complaint is that the screws could be a bit tighter or smoother when clamping the wire — you just need to make sure they’re seated properly to get the best hold. Still, once installed, they stay firmly in place.
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Matan Boujnah
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent product
Size: 6 pairs
Excellent product
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Kuriakose
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Works great with all speaker wires
Size: 6 pairs
It works pretty well with standard and thin speaker wires. It makes so much easier to plug and unplug speaker wires. Color coded makes it easier for future. Banana plugs are worth. Double screws ensure wires remain securely attached. Screws are bit too tiny and had to run to the store to get one of those fine tip screw driver though.
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thomas d weatherhead
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Good connection
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Seem to work fine
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