Each year the JHEPS lists the books and articles on the history of probability and statistics that have appeared in the previous year. The list of 2007 publications is due to appear in February 2008. Of course, omissions can be made good at any time and, if you know of any in the list below, please contact me, John Aldrich
What are the odds of dying? The table below was prepared in response to frequent inquiries, especially from the media, asking questions such as, "What are the odds of being killed by lightning?" or "What are the chances of dying in a plane crash?"