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The Universe Speaks in Numbers

How Modern Math Reveals Nature's Deepest Secrets

de Graham Farmelo ...

Narrado por Hugh Kermode ...

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8 hora 38 minutos

**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 ... Leer más

$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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How Not to Be Wrong

The Power of Mathematical Thinking

de Jordan Ellenberg ...

Narrado por Jordan Ellenberg ...

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13 hora 29 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$17.50 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
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In Our Time: 25 Theories and Thinkers in the History of Mathematics

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

de Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrado por Melvyn Bragg ...

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18 hora 30 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$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
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The Rules of Contagion

Why Things Spread--And Why They Stop

de Adam Kucharski ...

Narrado por Joe Jameson ...

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8 hora 47 minutos

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... ... Leer más

$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...
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Ordinary Differential Equations in the Real World: Intuitive, Application‑First Models for Science, Engineering, and Everyday Systems

de Christopher Nolan ...

Narrado por Christopher Nolan ...

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1 horas 51 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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
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Probability Theory and Examples: A Guided Course With Intuition, Proofs, and Worked Problems for Self-Study

de Daniel Hofstadter ...

Narrado por Daniel Hofstadter ...

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2 hora 11 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con 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
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Mathematical Physics: A Guided Audio Course in the Core Methods Behind Modern Theoretical Physics

de Daniel Mercer ...

Narrado por Daniel Mercer ...

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1 horas 57 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con 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
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A Mind for Numbers

How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)

de Barbara Oakley PhD ...

Narrado por Grover Gardner ...

Completo

7 hora 4 minutos

The companion book to COURSERA®'s wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn"Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand ... Leer más

$17.50 USD

The companion book to COURSERA®'s wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn"Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand
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The Egyptian Pyramids Revisited

de Moustafa Gadalla ...

Narrado por Susie Hennessy ...

Completo

3 hora 46 minutos

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; ... Leer más

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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;
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The Ten Equations That Rule the World

And How You Can Use Them Too

de David Sumpter ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

Completo

8 hora 54 minutos

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, ... Leer más

$20.00 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,
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Mathematical Foundations of Neuroscience: A Practical Audio Guide to Models, Dynamics, and Computation in the Brain

de Patrick Moreau ...

Narrado por Patrick Moreau ...

Completo

2 hora 2 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con 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
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It's a Numberful World

How Math Is Hiding Everywhere

de Eddie Woo ...

Narrado por Adam Lofbomm ...

Completo

5 hora 12 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$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
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Big Data

How the Information Revolution Is Transforming Our Lives

de Brian Clegg ...

Narrado por DNU - Alex Moorcock - DNU ...

Series series Hot Science
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4 hora 36 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$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
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Four Ways of Thinking

A Journey into Human Complexity

de David Sumpter ...

Narrado por Sam Woolf ...

Completo

8 hora 46 minutos

This program is read by actor Sam Woolf, known for his roles on Call the Midwife, Humans, The Crown, and The Witcher. He currently stars in the World War II drama We Were The Lucky Ones.Acclaimed mathematician David Sumpter shares practical and insightful solutions for navigating the chaos and complexity of our livesWhat is the best way to think about the world? How often do we consider how our o. ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

This program is read by actor Sam Woolf, known for his roles on Call the Midwife, Humans, The Crown, and The Witcher. He currently stars in the World War II drama We Were The Lucky Ones.Acclaimed mathematician David Sumpter shares practical and insightful solutions for navigating the chaos and complexity of our livesWhat is the best way to think about the world? How often do we consider how our o.
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Randomness Explained

de Introbooks Team ...

Narrado por Tracy Tupman ...

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45 minutos

Randomness is a concept used (and less formally) in mathematics to imply that there is no way to accurately predict an event (to know what will happen before it takes place) or to sense a trend. Anything that is randomly selected for no conscious purpose can be assumed to be simply by chance factor. An illustration of an occurrence random event is a financial windfall, a lottery win. A computer ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Randomness is a concept used (and less formally) in mathematics to imply that there is no way to accurately predict an event (to know what will happen before it takes place) or to sense a trend. Anything that is randomly selected for no conscious purpose can be assumed to be simply by chance factor. An illustration of an occurrence random event is a financial windfall, a lottery win. A computer
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Everything Is Predictable

How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World

de Tom Chivers ...

Narrado por Tom Chivers ...

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8 hora 7 minutos

A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But
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Shape

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

de Jordan Ellenberg ...

Narrado por Jordan Ellenberg ...

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14 hora 23 minutos

**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 ... Leer más

$22.50 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
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Don't Be Too Sure

The Gifts of Uncertainty

de Jordan Ellenberg ...

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14 hora

The New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong and Shape navigates the landscape of what we don’t know, steering us to a calmer, wiser place from which uncertainty is a source of wonder and creativityHumans are wired to worry, and there’s a lot to worry about. It’s almost a cliché to say we’re living in an age of high anxiety. We could all use some guidance as to what’s really worth ... Leer más

$26.00 USD

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The New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong and Shape navigates the landscape of what we don’t know, steering us to a calmer, wiser place from which uncertainty is a source of wonder and creativityHumans are wired to worry, and there’s a lot to worry about. It’s almost a cliché to say we’re living in an age of high anxiety. We could all use some guidance as to what’s really worth
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Thinking Better

The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life

de Marcus Du Sautoy ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

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11 hora 35 minutos

A “gifted and tireless mathematical communicator” (Financial Times) shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts.Success isn’t about hard work – it’s about shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one.  And according to Marcus du Sautoy, math is the very art of the shortcut ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

A “gifted and tireless mathematical communicator” (Financial Times) shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts.Success isn’t about hard work – it’s about shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one.  And according to Marcus du Sautoy, math is the very art of the shortcut
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Applied Mathematics: A Practical Audio Guide to Modeling Real‑World Problems, Data, and Decisions

de Daniel Kreuzer ...

Narrado por Daniel Kreuzer ...

Completo

1 horas 52 minutos

Master real-world data and sharpen your everyday decision-making with this conversational, formula-free STEM guide. Whether you are upskilling on your morning commute or searching for analytical clarity to grow a business, you can train your brain to spot patterns in the chaos. Transform intimidating numbers into an empowering toolkit for answering life's most complex questions.Leave the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master real-world data and sharpen your everyday decision-making with this conversational, formula-free STEM guide. Whether you are upskilling on your morning commute or searching for analytical clarity to grow a business, you can train your brain to spot patterns in the chaos. Transform intimidating numbers into an empowering toolkit for answering life's most complex questions.Leave the
... Leer más
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Mathematical Theory of Deep Learning: A Gentle but Rigorous Audio Guide to the Foundations Behind Modern Neural Networks

de Michael Hartmann ...

Narrado por Michael Hartmann ...

Completo

2 hora 1 minutos

Master the mathematics of artificial intelligence and turn deep learning algorithms into crystal-clear mental models. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or diving into a focused study session, this enlightening audio journey replaces dense coding tutorials with intuitive logic. Grasp the true mechanics behind the code using nothing but your mind and fundamental linear algebra ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master the mathematics of artificial intelligence and turn deep learning algorithms into crystal-clear mental models. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or diving into a focused study session, this enlightening audio journey replaces dense coding tutorials with intuitive logic. Grasp the true mechanics behind the code using nothing but your mind and fundamental linear algebra
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Counting

How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters

de Deborah Stone ...

Narrado por Donna Postel ...

Completo

7 hora 27 minutos

What do people do when they count? What do numbers really mean? We all know that people can lie with statistics, but in this groundbreaking work, eminent political scientist Deborah Stone uncovers a much deeper problem. With help from Dr. Seuss and Cookie Monster, she explains why numbers can't be objective: in order to count, one must first decide what counts. Every number is the ending to a ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

What do people do when they count? What do numbers really mean? We all know that people can lie with statistics, but in this groundbreaking work, eminent political scientist Deborah Stone uncovers a much deeper problem. With help from Dr. Seuss and Cookie Monster, she explains why numbers can't be objective: in order to count, one must first decide what counts. Every number is the ending to a
... Leer más
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Topology

A Very Short Introduction

de Richard Earl ...

Narrado por Bruce Mann ...

Completo

4 hora 45 minutos

How is a subway map different from other maps? What makes a knot knotted? What makes the Möbius strip one-sided? These are questions of topology, the mathematical study of properties preserved by twisting or stretching objects. In the 20th century topology became as broad and fundamental as algebra and geometry, with important implications for science, especially physics.In this Very Short ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

How is a subway map different from other maps? What makes a knot knotted? What makes the Möbius strip one-sided? These are questions of topology, the mathematical study of properties preserved by twisting or stretching objects. In the 20th century topology became as broad and fundamental as algebra and geometry, with important implications for science, especially physics.In this Very Short
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What's the Use?

How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life

de Ian Stewart ...

Narrado por Quentin Cooper ...

Completo

9 hora 6 minutos

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the
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