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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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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 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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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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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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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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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

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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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