{"product_id":"mississippi-bridge-by-mildred-d-taylor-very-good-1992-pbk-62-pages-bantam-skylark","title":"Mississippi Bridge von Mildred D. Taylor (Sehr gut, 1992, Taschenbuch, 62 Seiten, Bantam Skylark)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIn gutem Zustand: Einband und Seiten weisen sehr leichte Gebrauchsspuren auf; innen ist es sauber. ISBN \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":31299,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":987409},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":9,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"0375807225\",\"6\":1}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e0553159925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\" aria-description=\"\" aria-label=\"Sent by Copilot: *How to Lie with Statistics* by **Darrell Huff** and **Irving Geis** is an engaging primer that demystifies the basic principles of statistics and sheds light on how they can be used to present information in both honest and not-so-honest ways[^1^]. First published in 1954, this slim volume remains relevant today, serving as a wake-up call for those unaccustomed to critically examining the deluge of numbers that inundate us from Wall Street, Madison Avenue, and various other sources.\n\nHuff's tone is both tolerant and amused, yet no-nonsense. He expects readers to learn something useful and apply it in their daily lives. Here are some key takeaways from *How to Lie with Statistics*:\n\n1. **The Secret Language of Statistics**: Despite its mathematical foundation, statistics is as much an art as it is a science. It can be employed to sensationalize, inflate, confuse, and oversimplify data.\n2. **Beware of Faulty Cause-and-Effect Reasoning**: Statistics often suffer from faulty cause-and-effect reasoning. Even if you can't pinpoint a source of demonstrable bias, maintain a healthy degree of skepticism about results.\n3. **Dodges and Tricks**: Huff explores various dodges commonly used in statistical presentations, including sample studies, tabulation methods, interview techniques, and result derivation from figures.\n\nIn a world where numbers wield immense influence, *How to Lie with Statistics* serves as an essential guide to navigating statistical claims with a critical eye. So, don't be terrorized by numbers—instead, learn to decipher their true meaning and implications[^1^]! 📊🔍\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-textBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\" aria-description=\"\" aria-label=\"Sent by Copilot: **\u0026quot;Daughter of Deceit\u0026quot;** by **Victoria Holt** is a captivating historical romance novel. The story revolves around **Noelle Tremaston**, the daughter of the infamous Desiree, a beloved star of the London stage. Noelle's charmed yet unconventional life takes a dramatic turn when her mother takes in a struggling ingenue, leading to disaster. Fleeing to Paris on the eve of World War I, Noelle becomes entangled in unsolved mysteries and finds unexpected love[^1^].\n\nVictoria Holt, also known as Eleanor Alice Burford, was a prolific British author who wrote approximately 200 historical novels. She used various pen names, including Jean Plaidy (known for selling 14 million copies), Victoria Holt (56 million copies), and Philippa Carr (3 million copies). Her works spanned genres and captivated readers worldwide[^1^].\n\n![Things To Do In Barcelona, Spain | Widest](^4^) ![Barcelona, Spain: Park Guell and more](^5^) ![Source: wikipedia.org]\n\nIf you enjoy tales of passion, intrigue, and family secrets, \u0026quot;Daughter of Deceit\u0026quot; is a compelling choice. 📖✨\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-textBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\" aria-description=\"\" aria-label=\"Sent by Copilot: *The Hippopotamus Pool* is the eighth installment in the captivating **Amelia Peabody series** of historical mystery novels, penned by the talented author **Elizabeth Peters**. First published in **1996**, this delightful novel features the intrepid fictional sleuth and archaeologist, **Amelia Peabody**.\n\nSet during the **1899-1900 archaeological dig season**, the story unfolds in the vibrant city of **Cairo**, where Amelia and her husband, **Emerson**, are preparing to welcome the dawn of the 20th century. Their lives take an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger presents them with a **gold ring** from an unknown tomb—a ring bearing the cartouche of **Queen Tetisheri**. Tragically, the stranger succumbs to poison shortly after delivering the artifact. Emerson himself faces danger during this encounter.\n\nEarlier that year, Walter and Evelyn Emerson suffered the loss of their youngest child, leaving Evelyn in a state of melancholy. Radcliffe, Walter's brother, invites them to join an archaeological dig in Egypt. Walter and Evelyn agree, leaving their young children behind. Radcliffe's ambitious plan involves a larger-scale excavation than in previous years, and he surprises everyone by providing a **Dahabeah**—a houseboat—as their base instead of traditional tents. The chosen site holds the promise of revealing the tomb of an ancient Egyptian queen, the very same queen depicted on the mysterious gold ring.\n\nAs the dig progresses, intrigue abounds. The stranger's lifeless body is discovered floating in the Nile. A retired but cunning seller of Egyptian antiques crosses paths with the Emersons. It becomes evident that two rival groups are vying for control of the thieving ring once led by the enigmatic **Sethos**. Some of these competing thieves may assist the Emerson dig, while others may resort to violence, as evidenced on New Year's Eve.\n\nAmidst the archaeological discoveries, young **David Todros**, grandson of Abdullah, enters the scene. Talented and rebellious, he becomes part of the Emerson entourage, forming a blood bond with Amelia and Emerson's teenage children, **Ramses** and **Nefret**. The dig site, a new tomb, attracts attention despite efforts to keep its progress discreet. And looming over it all is the enigmatic figure of **Sir Edward Washington**, the dig's photographer[^1^][^2^].\n\n![The Hippopotamus Pool]\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-textBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEin Tag voller Konflikte und Tragödien.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeremy Simms beobachtet von der Veranda des Gemischtwarenladens aus, wie der wöchentliche Bus aus Jackson durch seine Stadt fährt. Sein Nachbar Stacey Logan und Staceys Brüder und Schwester sind dort, um ihre Großmutter auf eine Reise zu verabschieden. 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