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A Mind for Numbers

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

by Barbara Oakley PhD ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

7 hours 4 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... 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 Art of More

How Mathematics Created Civilization

by Michael Brooks ...

Narrated by Nick Afka Thomas ...

Unabridged

9 hours 43 min

An illuminating, millennia-spanning history of the impact mathematics has had on the world, and the fascinating people who have mastered its inherent power, from Babylonian tax officials to the Apollo astronauts to the eccentric professor who invented the infrastructure of the online worldCounting is not innate to our nature, and without education humans can rarely count past three—beyond that, it ... Read more

$20.00 USD

An illuminating, millennia-spanning history of the impact mathematics has had on the world, and the fascinating people who have mastered its inherent power, from Babylonian tax officials to the Apollo astronauts to the eccentric professor who invented the infrastructure of the online worldCounting is not innate to our nature, and without education humans can rarely count past three—beyond that, it
... Read more
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The Primacy of Doubt

From Quantum Physics to Climate Change, How the Science of Uncertainty Can Help Us Understand Our Chaotic World

by Tim Palmer ...

Narrated by Tim Palmer ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

Why does your weather app say “there’s a 10 percent chance of rain” instead of “it will be sunny”? In large part, this is due to the insight of award-winning physicist Tim Palmer, who pioneered the introduction of uncertainty into weather and climate prediction.Now, he wants to apply it to how we study everything else.In The Primacy of Doubt, Palmer gives us a revolutionary vision of mathematical ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Why does your weather app say “there’s a 10 percent chance of rain” instead of “it will be sunny”? In large part, this is due to the insight of award-winning physicist Tim Palmer, who pioneered the introduction of uncertainty into weather and climate prediction.Now, he wants to apply it to how we study everything else.In The Primacy of Doubt, Palmer gives us a revolutionary vision of mathematical
... 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
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Théorie mathématique de l’apprentissage profond : Un guide audio accessible mais rigoureux pour comprendre les fondements des réseaux de neurones modernes

by Jonathan Guichard ...

Narrated by Jonathan Guichard ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Décodez la mécanique du deep learning et maîtrisez les réseaux de neurones par la simple écoute. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce guide transforme l'abstraction mathématique en une narration analytique, claire et rigoureuse.Plongez au cœur des algorithmes pour comprendre enfin comment de simples nombres génèrent des décisions complexes. Cette progression bâtit votre intuition étape ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Décodez la mécanique du deep learning et maîtrisez les réseaux de neurones par la simple écoute. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce guide transforme l'abstraction mathématique en une narration analytique, claire et rigoureuse.Plongez au cœur des algorithmes pour comprendre enfin comment de simples nombres génèrent des décisions complexes. Cette progression bâtit votre intuition étape
... 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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Mathematische Methoden in der Data Science: Ein praxisnaher, anschaulicher Leitfaden zu den mathematischen Grundlagen moderner Datenanalyse und maschinellen Lernens

by Detlef Feldmann ...

Narrated by Detlef Feldmann ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

Meistere die komplexen mathematischen Grundlagen für Data Science und Maschinelles Lernen durch glasklare Erklärungen. Egal ob auf dem Weg zur Arbeit oder beim konzentrierten Selbststudium – dieses hörgerechte Format macht abstrakte Konzepte endlich greifbar. Trockene Formelwüsten verschwinden und machen Platz für lebendige mentale Modelle, die sich direkt in der Praxis anwenden lassen.Spüre die ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Meistere die komplexen mathematischen Grundlagen für Data Science und Maschinelles Lernen durch glasklare Erklärungen. Egal ob auf dem Weg zur Arbeit oder beim konzentrierten Selbststudium – dieses hörgerechte Format macht abstrakte Konzepte endlich greifbar. Trockene Formelwüsten verschwinden und machen Platz für lebendige mentale Modelle, die sich direkt in der Praxis anwenden lassen.Spüre die
... 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
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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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Four Ways of Thinking

A Journey into Human Complexity

by David Sumpter ...

Narrated by Sam Woolf ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

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. ... Read more

$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.
... Read more
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Randomness Explained

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Tracy Tupman ...

Unabridged

45 min

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 ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Everything Is Predictable

How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World

by Tom Chivers ...

Narrated by Tom Chivers ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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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

$22.50 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
... Read more
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Don't Be Too Sure

The Gifts of Uncertainty

by Jordan Ellenberg ...

Unabridged

14 hours

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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Mathematische Theorie des Deep Learning: Ein verständlicher, aber mathematisch strenger Audioleitfaden zu den Grundlagen moderner neuronaler Netze

by Holger Krebs ...

Narrated by Holger Krebs ...

Unabridged

2 hours 45 min

Entschlüssele die Mathematik hinter Deep Learning und durchschaue neuronale Netze für dein nächstes Karrierelevel. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Lernen beim Pendeln, liefert dieser analytische Begleiter maximale Klarheit statt verwirrender Formelwüsten. Tauche tief ein in die Welt der Vektoren, Matrizen und Gradienten, um das Fundament moderner Technologie zu begreifen.Erlebe den Aha-Moment, wenn ... Read more

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Entschlüssele die Mathematik hinter Deep Learning und durchschaue neuronale Netze für dein nächstes Karrierelevel. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Lernen beim Pendeln, liefert dieser analytische Begleiter maximale Klarheit statt verwirrender Formelwüsten. Tauche tief ein in die Welt der Vektoren, Matrizen und Gradienten, um das Fundament moderner Technologie zu begreifen.Erlebe den Aha-Moment, wenn
... 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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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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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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Calcul différentiel : Un guide audio pour aborder en douceur les limites, les dérivées et leurs applications concrètes en autodidacte

by Prune Dumont ...

Narrated by Prune Dumont ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Domptez les mathématiques avancées sans jargon grâce à cette méthode d'apprentissage autonome claire et guidée. Fini l'angoisse de la page blanche face aux équations, plongez dans une approche sonore immersive conçue pour transformer la complexité scientifique en véritable évidence.Que vous révisiez lors de vos trajets quotidiens ou que vous cherchiez à stimuler votre intellect tranquillement chez ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Domptez les mathématiques avancées sans jargon grâce à cette méthode d'apprentissage autonome claire et guidée. Fini l'angoisse de la page blanche face aux équations, plongez dans une approche sonore immersive conçue pour transformer la complexité scientifique en véritable évidence.Que vous révisiez lors de vos trajets quotidiens ou que vous cherchiez à stimuler votre intellect tranquillement chez
... Read more

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