Here are some excellent books on statistics, analysis, journalism and web design. I would recommend them to any writer who wants to learn more about online news reporting. Just click on the book title to find out more about ordering...

BASIC GUIDES

The Cartoon Guide to Statistics
By Larry Gonick and Woollcott Smith
An excellent introductory guide to statistics and analysis. This one won't intimidate even the most math-phobic reader. Nor is it some dumb-downed whitewash of statistical principles. A must-read for a beginner looking to understand stats. Order Now

Conquering Statistics : Numbers Without the Crunch
By Jefferson Hane Weaver
A humorous, plain-English look at a variety of statistical concepts, including many of the ones examined on this site, and more. Order Now

Statistics for the Utterly Confused
By Lloyd R. Jaisingh
This book offers a super-accessible approach to the much-misunderstood subject of statistics. Order Now

How to Prepare for the Advanced Placement Test in Statistics
Review the basics of statistics, and browse six full-length AP practice tests, with all questions answered and explained. Order Now

RESEARCH HELP

Computer-Assisted Research: A Guide to Tapping Online Information for Journalists
By Nora Paul
Research guru Nora Paul shares with you her best tips for finding newsworthy information online. Paul is well-known in the news biz, and has trained reporters at many of the nation's papers. Order Now

PAULOS' PERSPECTIVE

A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
By John Allen Paulos
Read about real-life examples of reporters who blew it when trying to write about stats. A mathematician leads you through the tricks of statistical analysis, citing contemporary news examples and never straying into jargon. Order Now

Innumeracy : Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences
By John Allen Paulos
Paulos' earlier book, one that spells out the danger to society if people continue to live in ignorance of statistics. This is the manifesto of stats evangelists everywhere. Order Now

Beyond Numeracy : Ruminations of a Numbers Man
By John Allen Paulos
Essays from Paulos, designed to give put the history and development of mathematics in clear perspective for today's readers. Order Now

COMPUTING GUIDES

Using SPSS for Windows: Analyzing and Understanding Data
By Samuel B. Green, Teresa Akey, et. al
This book provides a "hands on" approach to everything you need to know to use SPSS, one of the world's most popular stats analysis programs. Order Now

Infographics: A Journalist's Guide
By James Glen Stovall
A guide to creating charts, tables, graphs, maps and diagrams that present information honestly and in an easy-to-understand manner. Order Now

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Access 2000
The latest version of this easy-to-use relational database. Learn how to build and manage databases for the web -- for dynamic publishing, inventory control and e-commerce.
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Microsoft Excel 2000
The latest version of the popular spreadsheet program, with built-in statistical tools for easy stats analysis.
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WEB DESIGN

Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity
By Jakob Nielsen
If you're gonna design, build or write for a web site - buy this book. Period. I mean it. Order Now