Mathematics

This audiobook is about luck, or more precisely, how we perceive and deal with luck in life and business. It is already a landmark work and its title has entered our vocabulary. In its second edition, Fooled by Randomness is now a cornerstone for anyone interested in random outcomes. Set against...

The legendary bestseller that encouraged millions of readers to look at the hidden side of everything | Read by author Stephen J. Dubner! Which is more dangerous: a gun or a swimming pool? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? What do real estate agents and the KKK have in common?...

For fans of Freakonomics and Thinking, Fast and Slow, here is a book by Hans Rosling, the scientist called "a true inspiration" by Bill Gates, that teaches us how to see the world as it truly is. Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of carrying only opinions for which you have strong...

Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It’s the art of anticipating your opponent’s next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you....

Learn how to think like a physicist from a Nobel laureate and "one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century" (New York Review of Books) with these six classic and beloved lessons It was Richard Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among...

Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline Hal Varian, chief economist at Google, has actually called "sexy"....

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...

Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom....

A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligence Machine learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether...

Work with data like a pro using this guide that breaks down how to organize, apply, and most importantly, understand what you are analyzing in order to become a true data ninja. From the stock market to genomics laboratories, census figures to marketing email blasts, we are awash with data. But...

"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal From one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in...

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...

Many people take math in high school and promptly forget much of it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time, whether we know it or not. In The Joy of x, Steven Strogatz expands on his hit New York Times series to explain the big ideas of math gently and clearly, with wit, and...

Max Tegmark leads us on an astonishing journey through past, present and future, and through the physics, astronomy and mathematics that are the foundation of his work, most particularly his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure and his theory of the ultimate...

Without calculus, we wouldn't have cell phones, TV, GPS, or ultrasound. We wouldn't have unraveled DNA or discovered Neptune or figured out how to put 5,000 songs in your pocket. Though many of us were scared away from this essential, engrossing subject in high school and college, Steven...

The Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our hands The 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...

Manifest Now provides a step-by-step guide with tools, techniques, and proven strategies to raise your frequency and create the reality you want. This audiobook is designed to guide you through the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of manifesting all that your heart desires....

The Systems Thinker: Analytical Skills aims to raise the level of your mental performance by focusing on the fundamentals of how to use your mind effectively....

A theoretical physicist takes listeners on an awe-inspiring journey-found in "no other book" (Science)—to discover how the universe generates everything from nothing at all: "If you want to know what's really going on in the realms of relativity and particle physics, read this book" (Sean...

An electrifying biography of one of the most extraordinary scientists of the twentieth century and the world he made. The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Nuclear weapons and self-replicating spacecrafts. All bear...

The Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, the Hindus worshiped it, and the Church used it to fend off heretics. Now it threatens the foundations of modern physics. For centuries the power of zero savored of the demonic; once harnessed, it became the most important tool in mathematics...

“For anyone involved in settling disputes” (Richard Dawkins), a famed political scientist offers a classic argument for how to achieve a more cooperative world We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation...

From Jim Holt, New York Times bestselling author of Why Does the World Exist?, comes When Einstein Walked with Gödel: Excursions to the Edge of Thought, an entertaining and accessible audiobook guide to the most profound scientific and mathematical ideas of recent centuries Does time exist?...

"There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil."--Bill Gates An essential guide to understanding how numbers reveal the true state of our world--exploring a wide range of topics including energy, the environment, technology, transportation, and food production. Vaclav...

An accessible explanation of Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking work in mathematical logic In 1931 Kurt Gödel published his fundamental paper, "On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems." This revolutionary paper challenged certain basic assumptions underlying...

An accessible explanation of Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking work in mathematical logic In 1931 Kurt Gödel published his fundamental paper, "On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems." This revolutionary paper challenged certain basic assumptions underlying...

Master computer science fundamentals and Turing machines through a calm, intuitive approach to complex mathematics. Whether you are commuting to campus or deep in a focused study session, this audio journey replaces dense notation with vivid mental pictures. Grasp exactly what algorithms can and...

Every certification guide makes the same basic promise. Read the chapters, memorize the terms, pass the test. This one makes a narrower promise. Read this, and you will understand how agentic systems built on Claude actually behave in production. You will know where they drift. You will also see exactly where they quietly do the wrong thing with great confidence. The CCA-F certification is a checkpoint. The real goal is knowing how to build the system. Anthropic designed the Claude Certified Architect Foundations exam to answer one specific question for enterprise teams. They want to know ...

You can start using Kimi AI to build documents, slides, websites, and automations without any technical experience. If you have never touched artificial intelligence before, or if you just want to do more than chat with a basic bot, Kimi AI for Beginners will show you how. Jeffrey Lee wrote this book as a patient, step-by-step walkthrough of the Moonshot AI ecosystem. He skips the jargon and writes in plain English. The book guides you from creating your first account all the way to setting up advanced multi-agent workflows. Inside, you get twenty beginner projects, safety practices, ...

What if the next breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence is not found in computer science alone—but in physics? Artificial intelligence is usually presented through algorithms, neural networks, data, and computation. But beneath every AI system lies something more fundamental: energy, information, probability, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and physical limits. The Physics of Artificial Intelligence explores the surprising connections between modern AI and the physical laws that govern our universe. From Landauer’s Principle and the thermodynamic cost of computation to quantum ...

You have never seen the world. Not even once. Your brain sits in a room of absolute darkness, receiving nothing but electrical pulses — and from them it builds the entire world you are seeing right now. This book opens with that mystery, then takes you on humankind's greatest adventure: the four-billion-year journey from the first bacterium that learned to "guess" its way toward food, to the artificial intelligence talking with us today. This is not a textbook. It is 29 chapters of storytelling — each one an encounter: the old man who chose poison over giving up his questions; the ...

Discover the hidden mathematical patterns and cosmic geometry that govern our awe-inspiring universe. Whether you are seeking intellectual growth during your morning commute or craving a mind-expanding journey through popular science, this exploration transforms cold equations into the vibrant...

Grasp the mathematics of curved spacetime and visualize abstract physics without ever looking at a single dense formula. Perfect for a focused morning commute or a calm walking study session, this auditory journey translates intimidating theories into vivid mental pictures. Transition seamlessly...

Master the abstract mathematical structures driving computer science and physics without getting lost in dense formalism. This listener-friendly guide transforms intimidating academic concepts into an intuitive journey of discovery. By trading complex equations for simple language and relatable...

Turn quiet commutes into an exciting brain-building adventure with interactive audio puzzles and critical thinking games. Designed to keep curious young listeners fully engaged, this playful educational journey teaches children how to conquer everyday frustration through step-by-step reasoning...

Unlock your child's critical thinking superpowers and transform everyday math into a playful children's STEM adventure. Perfect for the morning school commute or quiet screen-free afternoons, this gentle audio guide replaces frustrating formulas with fun, real-world logic. Listeners will eagerly...

Grasp the awe-inspiring mathematics of the natural world without staring at complex equations or confusing textbooks. Whether you are commuting to work or enjoying a mindful outdoor walk, this calming educational audio journey trains your brain to spot the hidden geometry shaping our universe...

Turn curiosity into serious STEM skills with this interactive math adventure that builds sharp critical thinking. Perfect for screen-free learning during family car rides or quiet afternoon homeschooling, this journey turns young listeners into clever data detectives. Uncover the hidden patterns...

Decode the hidden mathematics of digital technology and master information theory without ever touching a dense textbook. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning sessions, this audio-first exploration translates complex computer science concepts into vivid verbal analogies. Satisfy...

Unlock the cosmos with a sweeping popular science history that turns abstract numbers into a thrilling human adventure. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how our urgent ancient need to trade, navigate, and survive sparked the evolution of algebra, calculus...

The Kelly Criterion is a powerful sizing framework—but only when its assumptions are treated with caution. The Kelly Criterion for Sports Bettors explains the formula in plain English, including its inputs, the danger of probability error, fractional Kelly, stake caps, correlated wagers, and the role of personal limits. This is not a book about betting bigger. It is about understanding why a formula can never be more reliable than the estimate behind it. Inside, you will learn how to: Understand the core Kelly formula Translate odds into the correct formula inputs Estimate probability ...

The same betting opinion can become a very different decision at a worse price. Understanding Vig and Line Shopping explains the sportsbook margin built into betting markets and why comparing prices matters. Learn how vig, juice, hold, and overround affect break-even rates—and how a simple line-shopping routine can improve discipline without promising outcomes. Inside, you will learn how to: Understand vig, juice, hold, and sportsbook margin Calculate a market’s overround Use a simple no-vig market baseline Compare genuinely equivalent lines across legal sportsbooks Evaluate promotions ...

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...

Transform your physics expertise into lucrative quantitative finance skills and conquer the trading desk. If you are plotting a mid-career pivot from academia to Wall Street, this intensive guide bridges the gap between statistical mechanics and market dynamics. Turn your daily commute into an...

Transform how you navigate uncertainty and make smarter choices with this educational guide to data and decision-making. Perfect for a morning commute or self-improvement routine, this empowering audio experience translates complex statistics into intuitive mental pictures. You will effortlessly...

What happens when the definition of a perfect number crosses zero? Odd Perfect Number begins with Jeff Pittman’s independently developed handwritten argument that −1 is an odd perfect number. The book then asks the question mathematical rigor requires: what exactly does “perfect” mean once negative integers are admitted? Pittman presents the original proof near the beginning, distinguishes it from the classical positive-integer definition, and develops an explicit signed extension called absolute-perfection. Within that extension, the book proves a clean classification theorem: −1...

Sports betting gets clearer when you understand the math behind the price. Sports Betting Math for Beginners is a plain-English introduction to the numbers that shape every wager: American odds, implied probability, break-even rates, expected value, vig, unit sizing, and disciplined record keeping. This is not a system for guaranteed winners. It is a practical guide for readers who want to stop treating odds as decoration and start evaluating what a betting price actually requires. Inside, you will learn how to: Read positive and negative American odds Convert odds into implied probability ...

Conquer math anxiety and sharpen your logical thinking with a beginner-friendly guide to everyday problem solving. Whether you are optimizing your daily commute or upskilling for work, this relaxing audio experience turns daunting challenges into a safe, rewarding playground. Discover how to...

Master the psychology of strategic thinking and decode human behavior to consistently make smarter, winning decisions. Whether you are negotiating a salary, navigating workplace politics, or just trying to split a restaurant bill without drama, understanding these hidden rules gives you an...

Transform math anxiety into quiet confidence with this calming educational guide to algebra, geometry, and calculus. Whether you are enjoying a productive commute or settling into a focused study session, this audio journey demystifies complex equations through everyday examples and vivid mental...