The world is frequently filled with confusing statistics and headlines that don't make sense. However, keep calm. You will become a Truth Detective while reading these pages, searching for the reality of your surroundings. You'll come across brave truth seekers like Florence Nightingale, who ignited a revolution with a pie chart. You will run into cunning bad guys who have attempted to confuse us with suspect facts and data. You'll also discover how being intelligent and astute with numbers will help you be intelligent and astute in all other areas of life. So put on your detective hat, get a magnifying glass, and begin to observe the world differently.