This nontechnical writing is quite different from others. There are mathematical formulas, but they are expressed in words, without symbols. The interesting is that Laplace motivates the use of probability theory with exemples of all branches of human knowledge. More than this, he argue that the entire system of human knowledge is conected with that theory, because most important problems of human life are problems in probability. This book is an opportunity to read an original and historical introduction to Laplace's work on probability theory.

I recommend this book to people with a science background that want a little light reading. This will probably not be very appealing to the layman.

Well, the title says it all, really, I hardly need to write anything else. This book brings together most of the big names in conventional arms control and introduces the issues better than most books on the subject; considering the paucity of content in this field, it is perhaps the best such introduction available.

But wait, there's more! This book goes into sufficient detail to appeal to the more advanced reader as well. I found this invaluable in writing my undergrad thesis, and still found it very useful for my MA. Additionally, anyone doing any serious writing on the subject may have to justify their subject matter, considering how badly conventional weapons are neglected in the arms control literature, and Pierre's first chapter provides a very strong case for prioritizing this issue.

So whatever level you are interested in, if its conventional weapons you want, this is a MUST.