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With this concise guide on quantum theory we have pursued our aim of creating the most comprehensible, brief and systematic picture of the behavior of reality at the micro level: the reality of quantum physics. This behavior is very much different from what we humans are used to dealing with in our everyday lives, so naturally this subject is quite hard to comprehend for many. We believed that the best way to introduce the subject reliably is to start at the beginning, presenting the observations, thoughts and conclusions of each of the world’s greatest physicists through their eyes, one ...

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...

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...

Relativity told you how the universe bends. Quantum mechanics tells you what it is made of, and the answer is stranger, more precise, and more consequential than anything Einstein's equations alone prepared you for. Every transistor in your computer, every laser in your phone, every MRI machine in every hospital, every GPS satellite overhead runs on quantum mechanics. The atomic clocks that make GPS accurate to within meters use quantum transitions so precise that a second is now officially defined by cesium atoms making a quantum jump. And until now, understanding why required either a ...

Mathematics enthusiasts, lifelong learners, and curious general readers often want to understand not only how mathematical ideas work, but how they came to be. Many books present history as a timeline of names and theorems, which can feel dry or overly technical for readers who simply want a clear, engaging story. This book is designed for readers who appreciate big ideas, cultural context, and human drama, yet do not want advanced mathematics or academic jargon getting in the way. This sweeping narrative shows how mathematics emerged from practical needs, philosophical questions, and human...

"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...

One atom runs your entire life. It's time you met it. That ibuprofen you swallowed this morning? A hand-crafted molecule engineered to hunt down one specific protein in your body and tell it to calm down. The plastic bottle on your desk? Tens of thousands of identical carbon units locked arm-in-arm, built to never let go. The smell of fresh coffee hitting you right now? Nearly 800 distinct molecules firing off receptors in your nose all at once. Carbon is behind every single one of them. Organic chemistry is the hidden language of the world around you. It explains why drugs heal, why ...

Welcome to the Most Confusing Math Class Ever Ladies. I was told there would be no math after high school. Apparently that was a lie. Because here we are. Trying to calculate why a man can watch all 47 of your Instagram stories but somehow can't answer a text. Trying to understand how someone can say: "I don't want a relationship." And then immediately become somebody else's boyfriend. Trying to figure out how a grown man can own three gaming systems, two televisions, and a fantasy football league but still claim he's "figuring himself out." This is Boy Math. A mysterious branch of ...

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by self-styled Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age, legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual efflorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the "rebirth" of Western culture, then Alexandria, Egypt, was its birthplace.

Unlock the magic of algorithms and harness the power of mathematics to solve everyday challenges with "21st Century Alchemy: How To Utilize Math To Create Algorithms And Solve Everyday Challenges Like A Modern Day Wizard". This groundbreaking book takes you on a captivating journey through the realms of algorithmic alchemy, revealing the secrets of transforming raw data and complex problems into elegant solutions and revolutionary innovations. In a world driven by technology, algorithms have become the invisible threads that weave the fabric of our digital lives. From optimizing personal ...

2 + 2 = 4. No one can change it. No committee can vote it away. No mood can alter it. What if the same unchangeable logic that governs mathematics also governs your soul? We live in an age of radical relativism — where truth is treated as personal preference, meaning is endlessly deferred, and millions of people are quietly drowning in lives that look successful but feel hollow. We have more information than any civilization in history, and yet we are more confused than ever. Numbers Don't Lie is a remedy for that confusion. Ignatius D. West — former Navy Cryptology Officer, ...

How AI Really Works Understand the Technology — Not the Hype Artificial Intelligence feels intelligent. It explains, predicts, writes, and responds with confidence. But how does it actually work — and why does it so often sound right even when it’s wrong? How AI Really Works is a clear, concept-driven guide for anyone who wants to understand modern AI, not just use it. This book strips away the myths, metaphors, and hype to reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface of today’s AI systems. Instead of prompt tricks or tool tutorials, this book focuses on mental models — ...

Must-Have Advice on Running Effective and Organized Meetings Easy, accessible, and to the point. Robert's Rules of Order gives you everything you need to know to conduct shorter, fairer, and more orderly meetings. In this new and improved update, you'll find: -The fundamentals of parliamentary...

What if everything you believe about reality… is only part of the picture? What if the world is not made of solid objects, but of interactions, probabilities, and patterns that only appear stable? And what if you are not observing reality from the outside… but participating in it from within? This book takes you on a journey through the deepest layers of modern physics, without losing you in complexity. From quantum theory to relativity, from the smallest particles to the structure of the universe, Threads of Reality reveals a powerful insight: Reality is not what it seems. You will ...

We are living through a revolution in artificial intelligence that is not slowing down. This major shift is based on simple mathematics, some of which goes back centuries: linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of eighteenth-century mathematics. Indeed by the mid-1850s, a lot of the groundwork was all done. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental maths behind AI, which suggests that the basics of natural and artificial intelligence might follow the same mathematical rules.

The Number That Killed Us finally tells the "greatest story never told": how a mysterious financial risk measurement model has ruled the world for two decades and how it repeatedly, and severely, caused market, economic, and social turmoil. This model was the key factor behind the unleashing of the cataclysmic credit crisis that erupted in 2007 and which the effects are still being felt around the world.

One of the great mysteries of science is that its fundamental laws are written in the language of mathematics. Graham Farmelo's thrilling new book shows how modern maths has helped physicists to rethink gravity, space, and time. The Universe Speaks in Numbers takes us on an adventure from the Enlightenment to the present with a vibrant cast of characters, illuminating the most exciting and controversial developments in contemporary thought.

Imagine if The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy were a real, practical book about the mysteries of the universe . . . The Universe in Your Hand takes us on a wonder-filled journey to the surface of our dying sun, shrinks us to the size of an atom and puts us in the deathly grip of distant black...

A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2023 'Delightfully clear and vivid to read...A splendid book! Philip Pullman 'Absolutely fascinating' James O'Brien 'An exceptional book - readable, funny and more needed than ever' Dr Chris van Tulleken, bestselling author of Ultra-Processed People ·...