I do not understand why if your son likes randomness would he want you to order it? It does not make much sense :)
>My son is familiar with the statistical concept (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_walk#cite_ref-0>), but - when I told him you advised this book - said he'd certainly like to read it if I order it. :) So, what can I do, indeed order it.
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>Another nice hyperlink:
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780375424045.html
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