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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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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake

de Dr. Steven Novella ...

Narrado por Dr. Steven Novella ...

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15 hora 55 minutos

An all-encompassing guide to skeptical thinking from podcast host and academic neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine Steven Novella and his SGU co-hosts, which Richard Wiseman calls "the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction."It is intimidating to realize that we live in a world overflowing with misinformation, bias, myths, deception, and flawed knowledge. ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

An all-encompassing guide to skeptical thinking from podcast host and academic neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine Steven Novella and his SGU co-hosts, which Richard Wiseman calls "the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction."It is intimidating to realize that we live in a world overflowing with misinformation, bias, myths, deception, and flawed knowledge.
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Grunt

The Curious Science of Humans at War

de Mary Roach ...

Narrado por Abby Elvidge ...

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8 hora 54 minutos

Bestselling author Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected, and uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war.Grunt tackles the science behind some of a soldier’s most challenging adversaries—panic, exhaustion, heat, noise—and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them. Mary Roach dodges hostile fire with the U.S. Marine ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

Bestselling author Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected, and uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war.Grunt tackles the science behind some of a soldier’s most challenging adversaries—panic, exhaustion, heat, noise—and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them. Mary Roach dodges hostile fire with the U.S. Marine
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The Art of Explanation

How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

de Ros Atkins ...

Narrado por Ros Atkins ...

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7 hora 58 minutos

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos.Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos.Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the
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The Knowledge Machine

How Irrationality Created Modern Science

de Michael Strevens ...

Narrado por Julian Elfer ...

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8 hora 16 minutos

A paradigm-shifting work that revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.Captivatingly written, interwoven with historical vignettes ranging from Newton's alchemy to quantum mechanics to the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy, Michael Strevens's wholly original investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? And why did it take so long ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A paradigm-shifting work that revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.Captivatingly written, interwoven with historical vignettes ranging from Newton's alchemy to quantum mechanics to the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy, Michael Strevens's wholly original investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? And why did it take so long
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Whole

Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

de T. Colin Campbell PhD, Howard Jacobson PhD ...

Narrado por Don Hagen ...

Completo

11 hora 10 minutos

What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are ... Leer más

$19.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are
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Método de Estudo Líquido & Certo

não seja um zumbi, mais que um operador, além de um cientista, um professor

de Marcelo Hamano ...

Narrado por Voz Artificial ...

Abreviado

3 hora 4 minutos

Por que estudar? Por que estudar Direito? Por que estudar Direito é difícil? Como enfrentar o problema difícil do Direito? Enfim, como estudar Direito? Para você que já fez – ou não – essas perguntas, este livro responde com inovação e leveza ao propor o Método de Estudo Líquido & Certo. Por exemplo, o livro vai além da tradicional preocupação de buscar as "palavras-chave" em um texto e introduz ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Por que estudar? Por que estudar Direito? Por que estudar Direito é difícil? Como enfrentar o problema difícil do Direito? Enfim, como estudar Direito? Para você que já fez – ou não – essas perguntas, este livro responde com inovação e leveza ao propor o Método de Estudo Líquido & Certo. Por exemplo, o livro vai além da tradicional preocupação de buscar as "palavras-chave" em um texto e introduz
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Design for How People Think

Using Brain Science to Build Better Products

de John Whalen, Ph.D. ...

Narrado por Mitchell Dorian ...

Completo

4 hora 43 minutos

User experience doesn't happen on a screen; it happens in the mind, and the experience is multidimensional and multisensory. This practical book will help you uncover critical insights about how your customers think so you can create products or services with an exceptional experience.Corporate leaders, marketers, product owners, and designers will learn how cognitive processes from different ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

User experience doesn't happen on a screen; it happens in the mind, and the experience is multidimensional and multisensory. This practical book will help you uncover critical insights about how your customers think so you can create products or services with an exceptional experience.Corporate leaders, marketers, product owners, and designers will learn how cognitive processes from different
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Data Management for Researchers: A Practical Guide to Organizing, Documenting, and Sharing Your Data Without Losing Your Mind

de Claire Monaghan ...

Narrado por Claire Monaghan ...

Completo

2 hora 27 minutos

Conquer academic chaos with reproducible research workflows and actionable data management strategies that eliminate panic. Whether commuting to the lab, actively writing your dissertation, or dreading that disorganized folder of unlabelled files, this reassuring guide delivers instant stress relief. Stop letting poor digital organization quietly undermine your hard-earned academic credibility ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Conquer academic chaos with reproducible research workflows and actionable data management strategies that eliminate panic. Whether commuting to the lab, actively writing your dissertation, or dreading that disorganized folder of unlabelled files, this reassuring guide delivers instant stress relief. Stop letting poor digital organization quietly undermine your hard-earned academic credibility
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Die Evolutionslüge - Die Neandertaler und andere Fälschungen der Menschheitsgeschichte

de Hans-Joachim Zillmer ...

Narrado por Raimund Wurzwallner ...

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12 hora 29 minutos

Ein spannender neuer Blick auf die Geschichte der Menschheit! Mit einem Blick auf die Menschheitsgeschichte zeigt der Autor Dr. Zillmer, dass die Lehrmeinungen zu diesem Thema von Lügen durchzogen sind. Er stellt erfundene Fakten und gefälschte Dogmen einer Fülle von überzeugender Funde gegenüber, die von den orthodoxen Wissenschaftlern der Erd- und Lebensgeschichtsforschung vorenthalten wurden. ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Ein spannender neuer Blick auf die Geschichte der Menschheit! Mit einem Blick auf die Menschheitsgeschichte zeigt der Autor Dr. Zillmer, dass die Lehrmeinungen zu diesem Thema von Lügen durchzogen sind. Er stellt erfundene Fakten und gefälschte Dogmen einer Fülle von überzeugender Funde gegenüber, die von den orthodoxen Wissenschaftlern der Erd- und Lebensgeschichtsforschung vorenthalten wurden.
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Thinking Better

The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life

de Marcus Du Sautoy ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Completo

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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Age of Big Data, The

Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact

de Jude Hawthorne ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Anya G ...

Completo

28 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Age of Big Data: Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact," Jude Hawthorne delves into the transformative power of massive datasets in our increasingly digital world. Drawing from his extensive experience since the late 1990s, Hawthorne explores the evolution of "big data" from a nascent concept to a critical element in various fields such ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Age of Big Data: Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact," Jude Hawthorne delves into the transformative power of massive datasets in our increasingly digital world. Drawing from his extensive experience since the late 1990s, Hawthorne explores the evolution of "big data" from a nascent concept to a critical element in various fields such
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CERN and the Higgs Boson

The Global Quest for the Building Blocks of Reality

de James Gillies ...

Narrado por Dennis Kleinman ...

Series series Hot Science
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4 hora 56 minutos

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies
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Future Science

Essays from the Cutting Edge

Narrado por Various ...

Completo

6 hora 44 minutos

In this fascinating collection of writings that introduce the very latest theories and discoveries in science, editor Max Brockman presents the work of some of today’s brightest and most innovative young researchers.Future Science features eighteen young scientists, most of whom are presenting their work and ideas to a general audience for the first time. Included in this collection are* William ... Leer más

$17.50 USD

In this fascinating collection of writings that introduce the very latest theories and discoveries in science, editor Max Brockman presents the work of some of today’s brightest and most innovative young researchers.Future Science features eighteen young scientists, most of whom are presenting their work and ideas to a general audience for the first time. Included in this collection are* William
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Venomous

How Earth's Deadliest Creatures Mastered Biochemistry

de Christie Wilcox ...

Narrado por Emily Rankin ...

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6 hora 35 minutos

A thrilling tale of encounters with nature’s masters of biochemistryIn Venomous, the molecular biologist Christie Wilcox investigates venoms and the animals that use them, revealing how they work, what they do to the human body, and how they can revolutionize biochemistry and medicine today.Wilcox takes us from the coast of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru in search of the secrets of these ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

A thrilling tale of encounters with nature’s masters of biochemistryIn Venomous, the molecular biologist Christie Wilcox investigates venoms and the animals that use them, revealing how they work, what they do to the human body, and how they can revolutionize biochemistry and medicine today.Wilcox takes us from the coast of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru in search of the secrets of these
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Sporen liegen niet

de John Pel, Bert Muns ...

Narrado por Paul de Munnik ...

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8 hora 35 minutos

Sporen liegen niet van John Pel biedt een unieke inkijk in het werk van een forensisch rechercheur in de strijd tegen de zware criminaliteit. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch rechercheur John Pel in zijn carrière betrokken was, is niet alleen indrukwekkend maar ook angstaanjagend.Niet minder dan vijftienhonderd overledenen gingen door zijn handen. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch ... Leer más

$26.78 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Sporen liegen niet van John Pel biedt een unieke inkijk in het werk van een forensisch rechercheur in de strijd tegen de zware criminaliteit. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch rechercheur John Pel in zijn carrière betrokken was, is niet alleen indrukwekkend maar ook angstaanjagend.Niet minder dan vijftienhonderd overledenen gingen door zijn handen. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch
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Causal Inference Science Explained: A Friendly Guide to Finding Real Causes in Data, Experiments, and Everyday Life

de Robert Whitmore ...

Narrado por Robert Whitmore ...

Completo

1 horas 54 minutos

Master data analytics and critical thinking by unlocking the hidden science of cause and effect without the heavy math. Whether you are navigating confusing headlines during your morning commute or trying to make smarter professional decisions, this friendly, conversational audio experience cuts through the noise.Transform your daily media consumption from frustrating guesswork into an empowering ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master data analytics and critical thinking by unlocking the hidden science of cause and effect without the heavy math. Whether you are navigating confusing headlines during your morning commute or trying to make smarter professional decisions, this friendly, conversational audio experience cuts through the noise.Transform your daily media consumption from frustrating guesswork into an empowering
... Leer más
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Research Methodology in Geography: A Practical Guide to Designing, Conducting, and Writing Up Geographic Research

de Robert Lindgren ...

Narrado por Robert Lindgren ...

Completo

2 hora 2 minutos

Conquer research design and beat geography thesis stress with this step-by-step educational survival guide. Turn broad spatial curiosity into focused questions that drive real-world impact. Stop feeling overwhelmed and execute a confident strategy from literature review to the final write-up.Perfect for deep focus study sessions or your campus commute, this reassuring audio walkthrough acts as a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Conquer research design and beat geography thesis stress with this step-by-step educational survival guide. Turn broad spatial curiosity into focused questions that drive real-world impact. Stop feeling overwhelmed and execute a confident strategy from literature review to the final write-up.Perfect for deep focus study sessions or your campus commute, this reassuring audio walkthrough acts as a
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Research Methodology and Scientific Writing: A Practical Guide to Designing Studies, Analyzing Data, and Publishing With Confidence

de Jonathan Krause ...

Narrado por Jonathan Krause ...

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2 hora 1 minutos

Transform overwhelming academic ideas into rigorous study designs and confidently publish your scientific research. Perfect for your focused commute or late-night thesis prep, this empowering guide demystifies the academic journey. Whether you are a graduate student wrestling with data or a professional returning to the university, you will conquer the anxiety of the blank page.Stop treating ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Transform overwhelming academic ideas into rigorous study designs and confidently publish your scientific research. Perfect for your focused commute or late-night thesis prep, this empowering guide demystifies the academic journey. Whether you are a graduate student wrestling with data or a professional returning to the university, you will conquer the anxiety of the blank page.Stop treating
... Leer más
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Galileo's Middle Finger

Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science

de Alice Dreger ...

Narrado por Tavia Gilbert ...

Completo

10 hora 39 minutos

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has
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The Secret of Scent

Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell

de Luca Turin ...

Narrado por John Malone ...

Completo

6 hora 16 minutos

“A rich sensory trip . . . this indispensable guide to all things smelly is as good as it gets.” —Sunday TelegraphOne man's passion for perfume leads him to explore one of the most intriguing scientific mysteries: What makes one molecule smell of garlic while another smells of rose?In this witty, engrossing, and wildly original volume, author Luca Turin explores the two competing theories of smell ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

“A rich sensory trip . . . this indispensable guide to all things smelly is as good as it gets.” —Sunday TelegraphOne man's passion for perfume leads him to explore one of the most intriguing scientific mysteries: What makes one molecule smell of garlic while another smells of rose?In this witty, engrossing, and wildly original volume, author Luca Turin explores the two competing theories of smell
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Phantoms in the Brain

Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind

de Sandra Blakeslee, V. S. Ramachandran ...

Narrado por Neil Shah ...

Completo

10 hora 47 minutos

Neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments—using such low-tech tools such as cotton swabs, glasses of water, and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr. ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments—using such low-tech tools such as cotton swabs, glasses of water, and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr.
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Fundamental

How quantum and particle physics explain absolutely everything (except gravity)

de Tim James ...

Narrado por Tim James ...

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5 hora 1 minutos

Fundamental does for physics what Tim's first book, Elemental, does for chemistry: it demystifies the topic in his trademark humorous, engaging style, including the most recent developments in the field.At the start of the twentieth century, science appeared complete and the laws of nature were almost all discovered, but then we woke a sleeping giant - we discovered quantum mechanics.In the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Fundamental does for physics what Tim's first book, Elemental, does for chemistry: it demystifies the topic in his trademark humorous, engaging style, including the most recent developments in the field.At the start of the twentieth century, science appeared complete and the laws of nature were almost all discovered, but then we woke a sleeping giant - we discovered quantum mechanics.In the
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A PhD Is Not Enough!

A Guide to Survival in Science

de Peter J. Feibelman ...

Narrado por Peter J. Feibelman ...

Completo

3 hora 5 minutos

Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist.Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find.In A Ph.D. Is Not Enough!, physicist Peter J. Feibelman lays out a rational path to a ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist.Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find.In A Ph.D. Is Not Enough!, physicist Peter J. Feibelman lays out a rational path to a
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