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The Code Book

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

by Simon Singh ...

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) ... Read more

$9.99 USD

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In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple)
... Read more

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Fermat's Enigma

The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem

by Simon Singh ...

xn + yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution"I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain."With these words, the seventeenth-century French mathematician Pierre de Fermat threw down the gauntlet to future generations. What came to be known as Fermat's Last Theorem looked simple; proving it, however, became the Holy ... Read more

$10.99 USD

xn + yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution"I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain."With these words, the seventeenth-century French mathematician Pierre de Fermat threw down the gauntlet to future generations. What came to be known as Fermat's Last Theorem looked simple; proving it, however, became the Holy
... Read more
The Code Book: The Secrets Behind Codebreaking

by Simon Singh ...

**"As gripping as a good thriller." --The Washington PostUnpack the science of secrecy and discover the methods behind cryptography--the encoding and decoding of information--in this clear and easy-to-understand young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that's perfect for this age of WikiLeaks, the Sony hack, and other events that reveal the extent to which our technology is never quite as ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**"As gripping as a good thriller." --The Washington PostUnpack the science of secrecy and discover the methods behind cryptography--the encoding and decoding of information--in this clear and easy-to-understand young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that's perfect for this age of WikiLeaks, the Sony hack, and other events that reveal the extent to which our technology is never quite as
... Read more
The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets

by Simon Singh ...

The brainy book by the bestselling author of Fermat's Enigma—a must for anyone interested in numbers and mathematics, as well as for the millions of Simpsons fans worldwide."Simon Singh's excellent book blows the lid off a decades-long conspiracy to secretly educate cartoon viewers." ?David X. Cohen, writer for The Simpsons and FuturamaYou may have watched hundreds of episodes of The Simpsons (and ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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The brainy book by the bestselling author of Fermat's Enigma—a must for anyone interested in numbers and mathematics, as well as for the millions of Simpsons fans worldwide."Simon Singh's excellent book blows the lid off a decades-long conspiracy to secretly educate cartoon viewers." ?David X. Cohen, writer for The Simpsons and FuturamaYou may have watched hundreds of episodes of The Simpsons (and
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The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets

by Simon Singh ...

Narrated by Lexie McDougall ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

Bloomsbury presents The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh, read by Lexie McDougall.The brainy book by the bestselling author of Fermat’s Enigma—a must for anyone interested in numbers and mathematics, as well as for the millions of Simpsons fans worldwide.“Simon Singh's excellent book blows the lid off a decades-long conspiracy to secretly educate cartoon viewers.” ?David X. ... Read more

$22.00 USD

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Bloomsbury presents The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh, read by Lexie McDougall.The brainy book by the bestselling author of Fermat’s Enigma—a must for anyone interested in numbers and mathematics, as well as for the millions of Simpsons fans worldwide.“Simon Singh's excellent book blows the lid off a decades-long conspiracy to secretly educate cartoon viewers.” ?David X.
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Simon Singh's Numbers

A BBC Radio Mathematics Adventure

by Simon Singh ...

Narrated by Simon Singh, Dave Gorman, Marcus du Sautoy, Sylvia Nasar, Paul Hoffman, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

3 hours 27 min

Simon Singh takes a quirky look at some of the most important numbers in mathematicsPhysicist and popular science author Simon Singh explores the numbers and concepts that lie at the heart of some of the trickiest problems in mathematics, revealing their history, significance and unique qualities.Beginning with zero - which, amazingly, wasn't invented until 400 BC and then took thousands of years ... Read more

$12.28 USD

Simon Singh takes a quirky look at some of the most important numbers in mathematicsPhysicist and popular science author Simon Singh explores the numbers and concepts that lie at the heart of some of the trickiest problems in mathematics, revealing their history, significance and unique qualities.Beginning with zero - which, amazingly, wasn't invented until 400 BC and then took thousands of years
... Read more
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The Code Book

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

by Simon Singh ...

Narrated by Patty Nieman ...

Abridged

10 hours 27 min

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) ... Read more

$22.50 USD

Also available as: eBook

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple)
... Read more

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Trick or Treatment

The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine

by Edzard Ernst, Simon Singh ...

The truth about the potions, lotions, pills and needles, pummelling and energizing that lie beyond the realms of conventional medicine.Whether you are an ardent believer in alternative medicine, a skeptic, or are simply baffled by the range of services and opinions, this guide lays to rest doubts and contradictions with authority, integrity, and clarity. In this groundbreaking analysis, over ... Read more

$12.39 USD

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The truth about the potions, lotions, pills and needles, pummelling and energizing that lie beyond the realms of conventional medicine.Whether you are an ardent believer in alternative medicine, a skeptic, or are simply baffled by the range of services and opinions, this guide lays to rest doubts and contradictions with authority, integrity, and clarity. In this groundbreaking analysis, over
... Read more

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Audiobook

Trick or Treatment

The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine

by Edzard Ernst, Simon Singh ...

Narrated by Dennis Kleinman ...

Unabridged

12 hours 33 min

The truth about the potions, lotions, pills and needles, pummeling, and energizing that lie beyond the realms of conventional medicine.Whether you are an ardent believer in alternative medicine, a skeptic, or are simply baffled by the range of services and opinions, this guide lays to rest doubts and contradictions with authority, integrity, and clarity. In this groundbreaking analysis, over ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

The truth about the potions, lotions, pills and needles, pummeling, and energizing that lie beyond the realms of conventional medicine.Whether you are an ardent believer in alternative medicine, a skeptic, or are simply baffled by the range of services and opinions, this guide lays to rest doubts and contradictions with authority, integrity, and clarity. In this groundbreaking analysis, over
... Read more

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Harlequin Desire November 2023 - Box Set 2 of 2

by Naima Simone, Jules Bennett, Sophia Singh Sasson ...

Be transported to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection!This box set includes:An Off-Limits MergerBy Naima SimoneSocialite Tatum Haas is strictly off limits. She’s the daughter of the man Bran Holleran ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Be transported to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection!This box set includes:An Off-Limits MergerBy Naima SimoneSocialite Tatum Haas is strictly off limits. She’s the daughter of the man Bran Holleran
... Read more
Making a Marriage Deal & Her Best Kept Secret

by Sophia Singh Sasson, Naima Simone ...

Tempt yourself with a wicked bargain—or even two—in these two sinfully hot romances from Sophia Singh Sasson and USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone**…*****Making a Marriage Deal***by Sophia Singh SassonAt sea, there’s no way to escape their red-hot chemistry…An arranged marriage might be the only way for ambitious doctor Hema Dharav... ... Read more

$4.49 USD

Tempt yourself with a wicked bargain—or even two—in these two sinfully hot romances from Sophia Singh Sasson and USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone**…*****Making a Marriage Deal***by Sophia Singh SassonAt sea, there’s no way to escape their red-hot chemistry…An arranged marriage might be the only way for ambitious doctor Hema Dharav...
... Read more
Fractal Worlds

Grown, Built, and Imagined

by Michael Frame ...

A mathematician and a poet explore fractals as they appear in nature, art, medicine, and technology in this "instant classic" introduction (David Peak, Utah State University)." Fractal Worlds portrays math as math lovers know it: a beautiful garden, a place of curiosity and delight, a tribute to human creativity and the wonders of nature." —Steven Strogatz, author of Sync <stro... ... Read more

$17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A mathematician and a poet explore fractals as they appear in nature, art, medicine, and technology in this "instant classic" introduction (David Peak, Utah State University)." Fractal Worlds portrays math as math lovers know it: a beautiful garden, a place of curiosity and delight, a tribute to human creativity and the wonders of nature." —Steven Strogatz, author of Sync <stro...
... Read more