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The Universe Speaks in Numbers

How Modern Math Reveals Nature's Deepest Secrets

by Graham Farmelo ...

Narrated by Hugh Kermode ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

**An award-winning science writer shows how math helps us solve the universe’s mysteries.“If you like reading about math without having to do math, this is a stellar book.” —Forbes**One of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

**An award-winning science writer shows how math helps us solve the universe’s mysteries.“If you like reading about math without having to do math, this is a stellar book.” —Forbes**One of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the
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Humble Pi

When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World

by Matt Parker ...

Narrated by Matt Parker ...

Unabridged

9 hours 33 min

**#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICKThe book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, “When am I ever going to use this in the real world?”“Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable guide to some of humanity's all-time greatest miscalculations—that also gives you permission to feel a little ... Read more

$20.99 USD

**#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICKThe book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, “When am I ever going to use this in the real world?”“Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable guide to some of humanity's all-time greatest miscalculations—that also gives you permission to feel a little
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Shape

The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and EverythingElse

by Jordan Ellenberg ...

Narrated by Jordan Ellenberg ...

Unabridged

14 hours 23 min

**From the New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong—himself a world-class geometer—a far-ranging exploration of the power of geometry, which turns out to help us think better about practically everythingHow should a democracy choose its representatives? How can you stop a pandemic from sweeping the world? How do computers learn to play Go, and why is learning Go so much easier for ... Read more

$22.99 USD

**From the New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong—himself a world-class geometer—a far-ranging exploration of the power of geometry, which turns out to help us think better about practically everythingHow should a democracy choose its representatives? How can you stop a pandemic from sweeping the world? How do computers learn to play Go, and why is learning Go so much easier for
... Read more
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Robin Hood Math

Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life

by Noah Giansiracusa ...

Narrated by Dan Bittner ...

Unabridged

5 hours 57 min

How the rich and powerful use math to exploit you, and what you can do to beat them at their own gameEverything we do today is recorded as data that's sold to the highest bidder. Plugging our personal data into impersonal algorithms has made government agencies more efficient and tech companies more profitable. But all this comes at a price. It's easy to feel like an insignificant number in a ... Read more

$18.99 USD

How the rich and powerful use math to exploit you, and what you can do to beat them at their own gameEverything we do today is recorded as data that's sold to the highest bidder. Plugging our personal data into impersonal algorithms has made government agencies more efficient and tech companies more profitable. But all this comes at a price. It's easy to feel like an insignificant number in a
... Read more
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In Our Time: 25 Theories and Thinkers in the History of Mathematics

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

by Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

Unabridged

18 hours 30 min

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 pivotal concepts, theorists and developments that have advanced the science of mathematics'Might be the best radio programme ever' Oliver Burkeman, The GuardianIn Our Time is a Radio 4 phenomenon, a knowledge juggernaut that has informed and entertained over 2 million listeners each week since its first broadcast in 1998. In its 25 years on air, it has covered an ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 pivotal concepts, theorists and developments that have advanced the science of mathematics'Might be the best radio programme ever' Oliver Burkeman, The GuardianIn Our Time is a Radio 4 phenomenon, a knowledge juggernaut that has informed and entertained over 2 million listeners each week since its first broadcast in 1998. In its 25 years on air, it has covered an
... Read more
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The Ten Equations That Rule the World

And How You Can Use Them Too

by David Sumpter ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

8 hours 54 min

Is there a secret formula for getting rich? For going viral? For deciding how long to stick with your current job, Netflix series, or even relationship?This book is all about the equations that make our world go round. Ten of them, in fact. They are integral to everything from investment banking to betting companies and social media giants. And they can help you to increase your chance of success, ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Is there a secret formula for getting rich? For going viral? For deciding how long to stick with your current job, Netflix series, or even relationship?This book is all about the equations that make our world go round. Ten of them, in fact. They are integral to everything from investment banking to betting companies and social media giants. And they can help you to increase your chance of success,
... Read more
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The Rules of Contagion

Why Things Spread--And Why They Stop

by Adam Kucharski ...

Narrated by Joe Jameson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 47 min

One of the Best Books of 2020 — Financial TimesOne of the "Most 2020 Books of 2020" — Washington PostOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The Times of LondonOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The GuardianFrom ideas and infections to financial crises and fake news, an "utterly timely" look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern lifeThese days, whenever anything... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

One of the Best Books of 2020 — Financial TimesOne of the "Most 2020 Books of 2020" — Washington PostOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The Times of LondonOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The GuardianFrom ideas and infections to financial crises and fake news, an "utterly timely" look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern lifeThese days, whenever anything...
... Read more
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Ordinary Differential Equations in the Real World: Intuitive, Application‑First Models for Science, Engineering, and Everyday Systems

by Christopher Nolan ...

Narrated by Christopher Nolan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Master applied math without dry formulas through intuitive science and engineering models you can easily visualize. Perfect for an educational commute or focused study session, this conversational guide transforms intimidating calculus concepts into accessible, everyday logic. Forget rote memorization and discover the hidden rhythms controlling everything from cooling coffee to fluctuating bank ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master applied math without dry formulas through intuitive science and engineering models you can easily visualize. Perfect for an educational commute or focused study session, this conversational guide transforms intimidating calculus concepts into accessible, everyday logic. Forget rote memorization and discover the hidden rhythms controlling everything from cooling coffee to fluctuating bank
... Read more
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Probability Theory and Examples: A Guided Course With Intuition, Proofs, and Worked Problems for Self-Study

by Daniel Hofstadter ...

Narrated by Daniel Hofstadter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless
... Read more
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Mathematical Physics: A Guided Audio Course in the Core Methods Behind Modern Theoretical Physics

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

Bridge the frustrating gap between abstract mathematics and applied theoretical physics with this intuitive, focused guide. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep study session, this conversational audio experience trades dry theorems for vivid mental pictures. Transform your understanding of the universe while you learn on the go.Whether you are a STEM student tackling quantum mechanics or an ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bridge the frustrating gap between abstract mathematics and applied theoretical physics with this intuitive, focused guide. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep study session, this conversational audio experience trades dry theorems for vivid mental pictures. Transform your understanding of the universe while you learn on the go.Whether you are a STEM student tackling quantum mechanics or an
... Read more
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Real-World Applied Mathematics Workbook

200 Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Problems for Practical Problem Solving

by M.T Education ...

Narrated by Lincs Media ...

Unabridged

2 hours 53 min

Build stronger mathematics skills by solving problems based on situations you could encounter in the real world.Real-World Applied Mathematics Workbook features 200 scenario-based multiple-choice problems designed to turn mathematical concepts into practical problem-solving exercises. Instead of relying only on abstract calculations, each question places mathematics within a realistic situation ... Read more

$12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build stronger mathematics skills by solving problems based on situations you could encounter in the real world.Real-World Applied Mathematics Workbook features 200 scenario-based multiple-choice problems designed to turn mathematical concepts into practical problem-solving exercises. Instead of relying only on abstract calculations, each question places mathematics within a realistic situation
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Visualize Data Like a Pro: Captivating Stories Await

Unleash your data visualization prowess: Dive into compelling audio stories for transformative learning!

by Ashton Merriweather ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

Here is the revised audiobook description for 'Visualize Data Like a Pro: Captivating Stories Await'⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to advance your career and deepen your understanding of transforming data into compelling narratives for impactful insights?Looking for an all-encompassing resource that offers every essential element to master the skill of transforming data into compelling ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Here is the revised audiobook description for 'Visualize Data Like a Pro: Captivating Stories Await'⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to advance your career and deepen your understanding of transforming data into compelling narratives for impactful insights?Looking for an all-encompassing resource that offers every essential element to master the skill of transforming data into compelling
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Quantum Computing for Everyone (MIT Press)

by Chris Bernhardt ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Machado ...

Unabridged

8 hours 37 min

FOR NON-EXPERTS: Get an accessible introduction to quantum computing as a mathematician explains quantum algorithms, quantum entanglement, and more.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science!Quantum computing incorporates some of the most stunning ideas from 20th-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. Here,Chris Bernhardt offers ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

FOR NON-EXPERTS: Get an accessible introduction to quantum computing as a mathematician explains quantum algorithms, quantum entanglement, and more.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science!Quantum computing incorporates some of the most stunning ideas from 20th-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. Here,Chris Bernhardt offers
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從理財到科技，數學的超徹底日常應用！高利貸暴利、單雙眼皮遺傳、打彈珠遊戲、雞兔同籠問題……從日常理財到推理邏輯，帶你看數學在生活中搞出多少噱頭！

by 楊峰，吳波 ...

Unabridged

44 min

QR Code的排列組合有用完的一天嗎？抽籤順序會影響結果嗎？先搶先贏還是公平競爭？小機率事件×二進制編碼×搜尋檢索模型……從經濟到博弈論，用「數學思維」開啟你的日常生活！▎顛覆你的認知，數學「好玩」在哪？　　本書旨在向讀者展示數學在日常生活中的無處不在和趣味性。書籍以「數學好玩」的概念為起點，強調數學不僅是科學技術的基礎工具，更是融入我們生活每個角落的實用學問。透過這本書，作者希望打破傳統數學課本的枯燥乏味，讓讀者體驗到數學的智慧和靈感，並且從中獲得實際的應用技巧和知識。▎生活中談數學：高利貸、中獎機率、雞兔同籠、QR Code　　書中內容分為五大章節，每一章節都涵蓋多種與我們生活息息相關的數學問題。第一章〈生活中美麗的數學〉探討了從儲蓄、房貸、交易陷阱到黃金分割等日常經濟活動中的數學應用。第二章〈上帝的骰子——排列組合與機率〉則深入機率統計，從中獎率、賭博問題到基因密碼 ... Read more

$3.99 USD

QR Code的排列組合有用完的一天嗎？抽籤順序會影響結果嗎？先搶先贏還是公平競爭？小機率事件×二進制編碼×搜尋檢索模型……從經濟到博弈論，用「數學思維」開啟你的日常生活！▎顛覆你的認知，數學「好玩」在哪？　　本書旨在向讀者展示數學在日常生活中的無處不在和趣味性。書籍以「數學好玩」的概念為起點，強調數學不僅是科學技術的基礎工具，更是融入我們生活每個角落的實用學問。透過這本書，作者希望打破傳統數學課本的枯燥乏味，讓讀者體驗到數學的智慧和靈感，並且從中獲得實際的應用技巧和知識。▎生活中談數學：高利貸、中獎機率、雞兔同籠、QR Code　　書中內容分為五大章節，每一章節都涵蓋多種與我們生活息息相關的數學問題。第一章〈生活中美麗的數學〉探討了從儲蓄、房貸、交易陷阱到黃金分割等日常經濟活動中的數學應用。第二章〈上帝的骰子——排列組合與機率〉則深入機率統計，從中獎率、賭博問題到基因密碼
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Doctor Geek’s Laboratory, Season 2

Investigating the Exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)

by Joe Bevilacqua, Dr. Scott C. Viguié ...

Narrated by a full cast, Dr. Scott C. Viguié ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Doctor Geek’s Laboratory
Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

Doctor Geek and friends return to continue their mission to investigate science inspired by fiction in the hope to encourage the exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).Season 2 Investigations:Episode 7 - Our Companion the Robot Investigation BeginsEpisode 8 - Cyber-WorldEpisode 9 - Karaoke ContestEpisode 9.5 - The Science of SantaEpisode 10 - 3D Printer ... Read more

$19.95 USD

Doctor Geek and friends return to continue their mission to investigate science inspired by fiction in the hope to encourage the exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).Season 2 Investigations:Episode 7 - Our Companion the Robot Investigation BeginsEpisode 8 - Cyber-WorldEpisode 9 - Karaoke ContestEpisode 9.5 - The Science of SantaEpisode 10 - 3D Printer
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The Math of Life and Death

by Kit Yates ...

Narrated by Kit Yates ...

Series series Using Math in Everyday Life
Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

Brilliant and entertaining mathematician Kit Yates illuminates seven mathematical concepts that shape our daily lives.From birthdays to birth rates to how we perceive the passing of time, mathematical patterns shape our lives. But for those of us who left math behind in high school, the numbers and figures we encounter as we go about our days can leave us scratching our heads, feeling as if we’re ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Brilliant and entertaining mathematician Kit Yates illuminates seven mathematical concepts that shape our daily lives.From birthdays to birth rates to how we perceive the passing of time, mathematical patterns shape our lives. But for those of us who left math behind in high school, the numbers and figures we encounter as we go about our days can leave us scratching our heads, feeling as if we’re
... Read more
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Power of Math in Computing for Beginners, The: A Simple Introduction to the Numbers Behind Every Program

by David Hargrove ...

Narrated by David Hargrove ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Master the foundational mathematics of programming and transform how you understand code with this accessible guide. Whether you are commuting to a tech bootcamp or upskilling from home, this encouraging audio experience clears away the confusion. Say goodbye to dense formulas and discover how step-by-step logic shapes the software we use every day.Every modern app, web search, and digital network ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the foundational mathematics of programming and transform how you understand code with this accessible guide. Whether you are commuting to a tech bootcamp or upskilling from home, this encouraging audio experience clears away the confusion. Say goodbye to dense formulas and discover how step-by-step logic shapes the software we use every day.Every modern app, web search, and digital network
... Read more
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How Not to Be Wrong

The Power of Mathematical Thinking

by Jordan Ellenberg ...

Narrated by Jordan Ellenberg ...

Unabridged

13 hours 29 min

The Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our handsThe math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn’t confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our handsThe math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn’t confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life
... Read more
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Pluses and Minuses

How Math Solves Our Problems

by Stefan Buijsman ...

Narrated by René Ruiz ...

Unabridged

5 hours 11 min

A guide to changing how you think about numbers and mathematics, from the prodigy changing the way the world thinks about math.We all know math is important: we live in the age of big data, our lives are increasingly governed by algorithms, and we're constantly faced with a barrage of statistics about everything from politics to our health. But what might be less obvious is how math factors into ... Read more

$15.99 USD

A guide to changing how you think about numbers and mathematics, from the prodigy changing the way the world thinks about math.We all know math is important: we live in the age of big data, our lives are increasingly governed by algorithms, and we're constantly faced with a barrage of statistics about everything from politics to our health. But what might be less obvious is how math factors into
... Read more
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The Egyptian Pyramids Revisited

by Moustafa Gadalla ...

Narrated by Susie Hennessy ...

Unabridged

3 hours 46 min

SHORT DESCRIPTIONThe new expanded edition provides complete information about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt in the Giza Plateau. It contains the locations and dimensions of interiors and exteriors of these pyramids; the history and builders of the pyramids; theories of construction; theories on their purpose and function; the sacred geometry that was incorporated into the design of the pyramids; ... Read more

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SHORT DESCRIPTIONThe new expanded edition provides complete information about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt in the Giza Plateau. It contains the locations and dimensions of interiors and exteriors of these pyramids; the history and builders of the pyramids; theories of construction; theories on their purpose and function; the sacred geometry that was incorporated into the design of the pyramids;
... Read more
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Mathematical Foundations of Neuroscience: A Practical Audio Guide to Models, Dynamics, and Computation in the Brain

by Patrick Moreau ...

Narrated by Patrick Moreau ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Master computational neuroscience and decode complex brain dynamics without getting lost in unreadable equations. Whether you are commuting to the lab or settling into a focused study session, this audio-first exploration translates abstract mathematical biology into vivid mental models. Grasp exactly how a single neuron's voltage spikes scale upward to drive profound human cognition.Fuel your ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master computational neuroscience and decode complex brain dynamics without getting lost in unreadable equations. Whether you are commuting to the lab or settling into a focused study session, this audio-first exploration translates abstract mathematical biology into vivid mental models. Grasp exactly how a single neuron's voltage spikes scale upward to drive profound human cognition.Fuel your
... Read more
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Numbers Tell Stories

How Data Can Reveal the Surprising Truths about Our World from the Bestselling Author

by Vaclav Smil ...

Unabridged

Brought to you by Penguin.From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our worldWhat do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the numbers reveal startling truths about who we are, how we live and where we’re headed. For centuries we’ve ... Read more

$18.79 USD

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Brought to you by Penguin.From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our worldWhat do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the numbers reveal startling truths about who we are, how we live and where we’re headed. For centuries we’ve
... Read more
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It's a Numberful World

How Math Is Hiding Everywhere

by Eddie Woo ...

Narrated by Adam Lofbomm ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

Why aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas . . . like a pendulum?These may not look like math questions, but they are—because they all have to do with patterns. And mathematics, atheart, is the study of patterns.That realization changed Eddie Woo's life—by turning the "dry" subject he dreaded in high school into a boundless quest for discovery. Now an award ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Why aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas . . . like a pendulum?These may not look like math questions, but they are—because they all have to do with patterns. And mathematics, atheart, is the study of patterns.That realization changed Eddie Woo's life—by turning the "dry" subject he dreaded in high school into a boundless quest for discovery. Now an award
... Read more
Audiobook

Big Data

How the Information Revolution Is Transforming Our Lives

by Brian Clegg ...

Narrated by DNU - Alex Moorcock - DNU ...

Series series Hot Science
Unabridged

4 hours 36 min

Is the Brexit vote successful big-data politics or the end of democracy? Why do airlines overbook, and why do banks get it wrong so often? How does big data enable Netflix to forecast a hit, CERN to find the Higgs boson, and medics to discover if red wine really is good for you? And how are companies using big data to benefit from smart meters, to use advertising to spy on you, and to develop the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Is the Brexit vote successful big-data politics or the end of democracy? Why do airlines overbook, and why do banks get it wrong so often? How does big data enable Netflix to forecast a hit, CERN to find the Higgs boson, and medics to discover if red wine really is good for you? And how are companies using big data to benefit from smart meters, to use advertising to spy on you, and to develop the
... Read more

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