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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
... Read more
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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

$20.00 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
... 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

$17.50 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
... Read more
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The Ancient Egyptian Metaphysical Architecture

by Moustafa Gadalla ...

Narrated by Susie Hennessy ...

Unabridged

6 hours 50 min

SHORT DESCRIPTIONThis new expanded edition reveals the Ancient Egyptian knowledge of harmonic proportion, sacred geometry, and number mysticism as manifested in their texts, temples, tombs, art, hieroglyphs, etc., throughout their known history. It shows how the Egyptians designed their buildings to generate cosmic energy; and the mystical application of numbers in Egyptian works. The book ... Read more

Was $19.95 USD Now $8.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

SHORT DESCRIPTIONThis new expanded edition reveals the Ancient Egyptian knowledge of harmonic proportion, sacred geometry, and number mysticism as manifested in their texts, temples, tombs, art, hieroglyphs, etc., throughout their known history. It shows how the Egyptians designed their buildings to generate cosmic energy; and the mystical application of numbers in Egyptian works. The book
... Read more
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MARK TWAIN'S BURLESQUE AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND FIRST ROMANCE (UNABRIDGED)

by Mark Twain ...

Narrated by LYN MEYERS ...

Unabridged

33 min

Mark Twain's Autobiography and First Romance, a short volume, published by Sheldon & Co., NY in 1871, is Mark Twain's third book. It consists of two stories - First Romance, which had originally appeared in The Express in 1870, and A Burlesque Autobiography , which first appeared in Twain's Memoranda contributions to the Galaxy. Rather, the content consists of a few short stories of fictional ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Mark Twain's Autobiography and First Romance, a short volume, published by Sheldon & Co., NY in 1871, is Mark Twain's third book. It consists of two stories - First Romance, which had originally appeared in The Express in 1870, and A Burlesque Autobiography , which first appeared in Twain's Memoranda contributions to the Galaxy. Rather, the content consists of a few short stories of fictional
... Read more
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Differential Calculus: A Gentle Audio Guide to Limits, Derivatives, and Real-World Applications for Self-Learners

by Jonathan Keats ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keats ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Master differential calculus and conquer math anxiety with an intuitive, stress-free guide for adult self-learners. Instead of drowning in dense symbols and formal proofs, you will explore the fascinating mechanics of motion and change. Transform your daily commute into an empowering classroom where complex concepts finally make perfect sense.Let go of past academic frustrations and embrace a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master differential calculus and conquer math anxiety with an intuitive, stress-free guide for adult self-learners. Instead of drowning in dense symbols and formal proofs, you will explore the fascinating mechanics of motion and change. Transform your daily commute into an empowering classroom where complex concepts finally make perfect sense.Let go of past academic frustrations and embrace a
... Read more
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The Only Rule Is It Has to Work

Our Wild Experiment Building a New Kind of Baseball Team

by Sam Miller, Ben Lindbergh ...

Narrated by John Pruden, Kirby Heyborne ...

Unabridged

13 hours 20 min

It's the ultimate in fantasy baseball: You get to pick the roster, set the lineup, and decide on strategies—with real players, in a real ballpark, in a real playoff race. That's what baseball analysts Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller got to do when an independent minor-league team in California, the Sonoma Stompers, offered them the chance to run its baseball operations according to the most advanced ... Read more

$17.99 USD

It's the ultimate in fantasy baseball: You get to pick the roster, set the lineup, and decide on strategies—with real players, in a real ballpark, in a real playoff race. That's what baseball analysts Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller got to do when an independent minor-league team in California, the Sonoma Stompers, offered them the chance to run its baseball operations according to the most advanced
... Read more
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Математика с Борисом Трушиным. Математические сюжеты: истории, байки, задачи

by Борис Трушин ...

Narrated by Андрей Финагин ...

Series series Математика с Борисом Трушиным
Unabridged

3 hours 48 min

В новой книге автора вы найдете 25 красивых сюжетов, которые раскроют для вас математику с самых разных сторон: от серии зарисовок из реальной жизни до хитрых задач с IT-собеседований. Математические байки из практики и интересные истории – все это в новой книге популярной серии «Математика с Борисом Трушиным». ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

В новой книге автора вы найдете 25 красивых сюжетов, которые раскроют для вас математику с самых разных сторон: от серии зарисовок из реальной жизни до хитрых задач с IT-собеседований. Математические байки из практики и интересные истории – все это в новой книге популярной серии «Математика с Борисом Трушиным».
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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

$18.00 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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Numbers Tell Stories

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

by Vaclav Smil ...

Unabridged

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 told ourselves stories about ... Read more

$18.79 USD

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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 told ourselves stories about
... Read more
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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
Audiobook

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

Was $11.50 USD Now $6.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

$20.00 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,
... 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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Thinking Better

The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life

by Marcus Du Sautoy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

11 hours 35 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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Applied Mathematics: A Practical Audio Guide to Modeling Real‑World Problems, Data, and Decisions

by Daniel Kreuzer ...

Narrated by Daniel Kreuzer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

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 ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Mathematical Theory of Deep Learning: A Gentle but Rigorous Audio Guide to the Foundations Behind Modern Neural Networks

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

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 ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Counting

How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters

by Deborah Stone ...

Narrated by Donna Postel ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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Topology

A Very Short Introduction

by Richard Earl ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Unabridged

4 hours 45 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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What's the Use?

How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life

by Ian Stewart ...

Narrated by Quentin Cooper ...

Unabridged

9 hours 6 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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Escape from Model Land

How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About It

by Erica Thompson ...

Narrated by Kirsty Dillon ...

Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

Why mathematical models are so often wrong, and how we can make better decisions by accepting their limitsWhether we are worried about the spread of COVID-19 or making a corporate budget, we depend on mathematical models to help us understand the world around us every day. But models aren’t a mirror of reality. In fact, they are fantasies, where everything works out perfectly, every time. And ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Why mathematical models are so often wrong, and how we can make better decisions by accepting their limitsWhether we are worried about the spread of COVID-19 or making a corporate budget, we depend on mathematical models to help us understand the world around us every day. But models aren’t a mirror of reality. In fact, they are fantasies, where everything works out perfectly, every time. And
... Read more
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Dark Psychology 101

Learn The Secrets Of Covert Emotional Manipulation, Dark Persuasion, Undetected Mind Control, Mind Games, Deception, Hypnotism, Brainwashing And Other Tricks Of The Trade

by Michael Pace ...

Narrated by Jim D. Johnston ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Dark Psychology is one of the most powerful forces at work in the world today. It is used by the most powerful influencers the world has ever known. Those who are unaware of it risk having it used against them. Don’t run that risk!In his book entitled Dark Psychology 101 author Michael Pace offers a cutting-edge distillation of some of the most powerful principles in the world of dark psychology. ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dark Psychology is one of the most powerful forces at work in the world today. It is used by the most powerful influencers the world has ever known. Those who are unaware of it risk having it used against them. Don’t run that risk!In his book entitled Dark Psychology 101 author Michael Pace offers a cutting-edge distillation of some of the most powerful principles in the world of dark psychology.
... Read more
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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 or Free with Kobo Plus

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

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