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Step into the year 2026: when AI stops following prompts and starts THINKING for itself. This short read reveals a breathtaking transformation in technology: the dawn of Reasoning AI, when Thinking Machines begin reshaping how we work, create, build businesses, and live our everyday lives. Discover why prompt engineering is dying, how autonomous AI systems are replacing the old “ask-and-answer” model, and what this shift means for entrepreneurs, creators, developers, and anyone determined to stay relevant in an AI-first world. Explore the rise of multi-agent ecosystems, real-time self-...

A data-driven, scientific account of our need for speed—exploring a wide range of topics including evolution, transportation, and technology In a world obsessed with efficiency, perhaps nothing is valued as highly as being fast. Some of our greatest achievements include building planes that...

‘Fascinating … so enlightening that suddenly maths doesn’t seem so fearsome as it once did’ SIMON WINCHESTER From Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forever changed the world and the everyday people and pioneers behind them. The story of our...

The mathematician and author Steven Strogatz and the astrophysicist and author Janna Levin interview leading researchers about the great scientific and mathematical questions of our time.

La geometría está muy ligada a nuestras vidas. Muchos objetos diarios tienen formas geométricas precisas, aunque no pensemos en ello. La circunferencia, curva cerrada de anchura constante. La isoperimetría. La Naturaleza adopta con frecuencia formas circulares. Las curvas cónicas se obtienen de la intersección de un cono y un plano. Elipse, parábola e hipérbola. Clotoide, cicloide, catenaria y hélice. El arte islámico.

This book focuses on giving you the tools that you need to succeed in your Pre-Calculus course. The book is ideal for students of a wide range of abilities and especially for those who find mathematics difficult. Every effort has been made to explain concepts in a clear and simple language which makes the text easy to understand and follow without help. The exercises at the end of each section are varied, providing basic skill in problem solving. Every chapter ends with review exercises. The review exercises provide students more opportunities to practice and work out more exercises to ...

An accessible and enjoyable way to develop the thinking tools and techniques to understand the math of modern life. When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts—from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus—the most common question is often: when on earth will I need this? To...

Have you ever pause and wonder why your marketing effort is not as successful as expected? Data analytics could be your answer to turn sales around. Data analytics provides the only hope for fact-based and insightful-driven decisions can help companies manage their strategic, operating and financial performance. That's why it's no longer tenable to ignore data analytics. This book has been written with a beginner in mind.

Logic For Dummies, 2nd Edition explains all the varied ways we use logic in philosophy, science, and everyday life. College students taking a logic course and lifelong learners alike can benefit from this accessible guide to logic concepts―such as syllogisms, constructing proofs and...

To score a job in data science, machine learning, computer graphics, and cryptography, you need to bring strong math skills to the party. Math for Programmers teaches the math you need for these hot careers, concentrating on what you need to know as a developer. Filled with lots of helpful graphics and more than 200 exercises and mini-projects, this book unlocks the door to interesting - and lucrative! - careers in some of today’s hottest programming fields about the technology.

If you want to learn how to solve algebra problems faster with less effort, then get How To Do Algebra. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover tips, techniques, and strategies on how to become better at algebra from an algebra teacher's perspective.

A New York Times bestseller John Urschel, mathematician and former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, tells the story of a life balanced between two passions For John Urschel, what began as an insatiable appetite for puzzles as a child developed into mastery of the elegant systems and...

Why mathematical models are so often wrong, and how we can make better decisions by accepting their limits Whether 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...

Turn Your AP Calculus Struggles Into a Score of 5 – Master the Math, Own the Exam, and Shine! Do you feel like AP Calculus is an impossible challenge, no matter how hard you try? Are you ready to transform confusion into clarity and finally feel in control of your success? Preparing for the AP Calculus AB/BC exam can feel like climbing a steep mountain. The fear of failure or the overwhelming amount of material might leave you feeling frustrated and unsure of where to start. Balancing school, life, and studying can make it even harder to stay on track. We understand how challenging this ...

From the end of the 19th century until his death, one of history's most brilliant mathematicians languished in an asylum. The Mystery of the Aleph tells the story of Georg Cantor (1845-1918), a Russian-born German who created set theory, the concept of infinite numbers, and the "continuum...

Over two millennia ago, a Greek philosopher had a number of wondrous insights that paved the way to cosmology, physics, geography, meteorology, and biology, setting in motion a new way of seeing the world. In this elegant work, acclaimed physicist Carlo Rovelli brings to light the importance of Anaximander's overlooked legacy to modern science. He examines Anaximander as a scientist interested in shedding light on the deep nature of scientific thinking, which Rovelli locates in his rebellious ability to reimagine the world again and again.

Do you like to make uninformed, often poor decisions? Are you okay with being manipulated by skewed charts and diagrams? How about being lied to about the effectiveness of a product? Statistics can help you make exponentially better calls on what to buy, who to listen to, and what to believe.

The invention of numerals is perhaps the greatest abstraction the human mind has ever created. Virtually everything in our lives is digital, numerical, or quantified. The story of how and where we got these numerals, which we so depend on, has for thousands of years been shrouded in mystery. Finding Zero is an adventure-filled saga of Amir Aczel's lifelong obsession: to find the original sources of our numerals.

Inspired by a an academic article by Silvia Salino that investigates the various biographical representations of Jiang Qing, the controversial wife of Mao Zedong and a key figure in the Cultural Revolution. By applying the concept of metabiography, Salino analyzes four distinct works to show how different authors construct "Jiang Qings" that serve specific political or ideological agendas. The study compares documentary biographies by Ross Terrill and Ye Yonglie with fictionalized accounts by Sha Yexin and Anchee Min to highlight the tension between historical facts and narrative invention. ...

In the dynamic world of finance, artificial intelligence is no longer the future—it’s the present. Yet for many everyday investors, the rapid rise of AI-driven tools can feel overwhelming, opaque, or simply out of reach. If you’ve ever asked yourself how to adopt AI in your portfolio or wondered whether the next breakthrough algorithm could power your financial success, this book is your comprehensive guide.