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Tired of droning pundits and politicians, or the almost daily tirades on the radio, TV, and in print? Ever wonder what the facts are behind so many diverse opinions on such a variety of topics?
Statistics maven Cheryl Russell — editorial director of New Strategist Publications and the former editor-in-chief of American Demographics magazine — has spent a career tracking down the facts that many pundits in the media avoid, dont know, or dont care to know. In Bet You Didnt Know, a fast-paced adventure in trend spotting, she separates facts from fantasy and applies a hefty dose of common sense to provide a deeper understanding of the processes at work in American society.
Whether youre planning to look for a job, invest in the stock market, get married, have children, buy a house, vote, run for political office, or are just looking for some luscious tidbits to drop at your party, youd better check Russells book first to get your facts straight. And you are guaranteed to be amazed by what you find!
Russell knowingly focuses her perceptive eye on Americas top obsessions:
Our bodies—health, weight, food, sex, drugs
Families—relationships and children
Money—earnings, spending, debt, poverty, and wealth
Jobs—school, work, and retirement
Luxuries and Stuff—homes, cars, and everything else
Free Time—sports, TV, the Internet, and more
Big Issues—religion, politics, and national phobias
Our Country—race, immigration, regions, and cities
In each case, she spotlights the most significant facts and then offers pithy, illuminating commentary to provide a rational perspective and a full-blown reality check.
Before making big or small decisions or major pronouncements, youll want to check this engrossing, concise, fun, and factual guide.
Synopsis
Whether youre planning to look for a job, invest in the stock market, get married, have children, buy a house, vote, run for political office, or are just looking for some luscious tidbits to drop at your party, youd better check statistics maven Cheryl Russells book first to get your facts straight. And you are guaranteed to be amazed by what you find!
Synopsis
Statistics maven Cheryl Russell--editorial director of "New Strategist Publications"--offers a fast-paced adventure in trend spotting, separates facts from fantasy, and applies a hefty dose of common sense to provide a deeper understanding of the processes at work in American society.
About the Author
Cheryl Russell (Beaufort, SC), a recognized authority on statistics and demographics, is the editorial director of New Strategist Publications and the former editor-in-chief of American Demographics magazine. Her articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, TV Guide, Family Circle, and many other publications, and she has appeared on the CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, and PBS. She is the author of The Master Trend and 100 Predictions for the Baby Boom.