{"product_id":"making-numbers-count-factfulness-2-book-set-non-fiction-mixed-format","title":"Making Numbers Count \u0026 Factfulness 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaking Numbers Count: The Art and Science of Communicating Numbers\u003cbr\u003e\nFactfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Mixed Format (Hardcover \u0026amp; Paperback)\u003cbr\u003e\n(Making Numbers Count), 9781250123824 (Factfulness)\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Avid Reader Press \/ Simon \u0026amp; Schuster; Flatiron Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis two-book non-fiction bundle pairs a communication guide with a global data classic, giving readers a toolkit for thinking and speaking clearly about numbers. Making Numbers Count shows how to turn dry statistics into stories people remember, while Factfulness dismantles the instincts that distort how we see world health, wealth, and progress. Together they move from the practical—how to say a number—to the perceptual—how to judge a trend—making this set ideal for professionals, students, and lifelong learners who want sharper instincts for data in meetings, classrooms, and everyday decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaking Numbers Count, by Stanford professor Chip Heath and writer Karla Starr, tackles a simple problem: numbers rarely mean anything to our brains until translated into something concrete. The book lays out core principles for converting abstract figures into vivid comparisons and relatable scale, using real-world examples to show how a well-framed statistic changes minds more effectively than a raw data point. It's a favorite for anyone who has to present numbers to a room full of skeptics. Factfulness, by the late Swedish physician and statistician Hans Rosling with his son Ola Rosling and daughter-in-law Anna Rosling Rönnlund, takes a broader view. Drawing on decades of Gapminder research, it identifies ten deeply human instincts that lead even educated people to consistently misjudge basic facts about global poverty, population, and health. Rather than a gloomy diagnosis, the book argues for a \"factful\" way of seeing the world, grounded in verified data rather than headlines. Read as a pair, the books reinforce each other: one delivers the mechanics of clear numerical communication, the other trains the instincts to interpret those numbers honestly. Shoppers seeking a compact, thought-provoking set on data literacy will find this combination unusually well matched, whether for a personal shelf, a book club, or a gift for the data-curious reader in their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs a communication guide with a world-data classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Stanford's Chip Heath, science writer Karla Starr, and statistician Hans Rosling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new copies, Mixed Format (Hardcover \u0026amp; Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for presentations, classrooms, book clubs, and news reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds sharper, evidence-based thinking about statistics and progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for data-curious readers and professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaking Numbers Count — Chip Heath and Karla Starr lay out six principles for turning statistics into vivid comparisons.\u003cbr\u003e\nFactfulness — Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund expose ten instincts that distort our view of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChip Heath is a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and, with his brother Dan, has co-authored several bestselling books on ideas and behavior. Karla Starr is a science writer who makes complex research accessible to general readers. Hans Rosling (1948–2017) was a Swedish physician and statistician who co-founded the Gapminder Foundation to counter misconceptions about global development with data. He wrote Factfulness with his son Ola Rosling and daughter-in-law Anna Rosling Rönnlund, both longtime Gapminder collaborators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis pairing turns dry data into genuine insight and confident communication—perfect for a birthday gift, holiday season present, graduation gift, or addition to a professional's desk. Brand-new and ready to ship, it's a smart, thought-provoking choice for anyone who wants to think and speak more clearly about the numbers shaping the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57072326476150,"sku":"MAN-U2902-9789124284961","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/making-numbers-count-factfulness-mixed-format.jpg?v=1785754060","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/making-numbers-count-factfulness-2-book-set-non-fiction-mixed-format","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}