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A Mind for Numbers

How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)

by Barbara Oakley PhD ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

7 hours 4 min

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 to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand ... Read more

$17.50 USD

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 to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand
... Read more
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Humble Pi

When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World

by Matt Parker ...

Narrated by Matt Parker ...

Unabridged

9 hours 33 min

**#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICKThe book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, “When am I ever going to use this in the real world?”“Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable guide to some of humanity's all-time greatest miscalculations—that also gives you permission to feel a little ... Read more

$20.00 USD

**#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICKThe book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, “When am I ever going to use this in the real world?”“Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable guide to some of humanity's all-time greatest miscalculations—that also gives you permission to feel a little
... Read more
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How Not to Be Wrong

The Power of Mathematical Thinking

by Jordan Ellenberg ...

Narrated by Jordan Ellenberg ...

Unabridged

13 hours 29 min

The Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our handsThe 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 how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn’t confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life ... Read more

$17.50 USD

The Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our handsThe 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 how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn’t confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life
... Read more
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The Art of More

How Mathematics Created Civilization

by Michael Brooks ...

Narrated by Nick Afka Thomas ...

Unabridged

9 hours 43 min

An illuminating, millennia-spanning history of the impact mathematics has had on the world, and the fascinating people who have mastered its inherent power, from Babylonian tax officials to the Apollo astronauts to the eccentric professor who invented the infrastructure of the online worldCounting is not innate to our nature, and without education humans can rarely count past three—beyond that, it ... Read more

$20.00 USD

An illuminating, millennia-spanning history of the impact mathematics has had on the world, and the fascinating people who have mastered its inherent power, from Babylonian tax officials to the Apollo astronauts to the eccentric professor who invented the infrastructure of the online worldCounting is not innate to our nature, and without education humans can rarely count past three—beyond that, it
... Read more
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The Primacy of Doubt

From Quantum Physics to Climate Change, How the Science of Uncertainty Can Help Us Understand Our Chaotic World

by Tim Palmer ...

Narrated by Tim Palmer ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

Why does your weather app say “there’s a 10 percent chance of rain” instead of “it will be sunny”? In large part, this is due to the insight of award-winning physicist Tim Palmer, who pioneered the introduction of uncertainty into weather and climate prediction.Now, he wants to apply it to how we study everything else.In The Primacy of Doubt, Palmer gives us a revolutionary vision of mathematical ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Why does your weather app say “there’s a 10 percent chance of rain” instead of “it will be sunny”? In large part, this is due to the insight of award-winning physicist Tim Palmer, who pioneered the introduction of uncertainty into weather and climate prediction.Now, he wants to apply it to how we study everything else.In The Primacy of Doubt, Palmer gives us a revolutionary vision of mathematical
... Read more
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The Math of Life and Death

by Kit Yates ...

Narrated by Kit Yates ...

Series series Using Math in Everyday Life
Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

Brilliant and entertaining mathematician Kit Yates illuminates seven mathematical concepts that shape our daily lives.From birthdays to birth rates to how we perceive the passing of time, mathematical patterns shape our lives. But for those of us who left math behind in high school, the numbers and figures we encounter as we go about our days can leave us scratching our heads, feeling as if we’re ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Brilliant and entertaining mathematician Kit Yates illuminates seven mathematical concepts that shape our daily lives.From birthdays to birth rates to how we perceive the passing of time, mathematical patterns shape our lives. But for those of us who left math behind in high school, the numbers and figures we encounter as we go about our days can leave us scratching our heads, feeling as if we’re
... Read more
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Power of Math in Computing for Beginners, The: A Simple Introduction to the Numbers Behind Every Program

by David Hargrove ...

Narrated by David Hargrove ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Master the foundational mathematics of programming and transform how you understand code with this accessible guide. Whether you are commuting to a tech bootcamp or upskilling from home, this encouraging audio experience clears away the confusion. Say goodbye to dense formulas and discover how step-by-step logic shapes the software we use every day.Every modern app, web search, and digital network ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the foundational mathematics of programming and transform how you understand code with this accessible guide. Whether you are commuting to a tech bootcamp or upskilling from home, this encouraging audio experience clears away the confusion. Say goodbye to dense formulas and discover how step-by-step logic shapes the software we use every day.Every modern app, web search, and digital network
... Read more
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Théorie mathématique de l’apprentissage profond : Un guide audio accessible mais rigoureux pour comprendre les fondements des réseaux de neurones modernes

by Jonathan Guichard ...

Narrated by Jonathan Guichard ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Décodez la mécanique du deep learning et maîtrisez les réseaux de neurones par la simple écoute. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce guide transforme l'abstraction mathématique en une narration analytique, claire et rigoureuse.Plongez au cœur des algorithmes pour comprendre enfin comment de simples nombres génèrent des décisions complexes. Cette progression bâtit votre intuition étape ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Décodez la mécanique du deep learning et maîtrisez les réseaux de neurones par la simple écoute. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce guide transforme l'abstraction mathématique en une narration analytique, claire et rigoureuse.Plongez au cœur des algorithmes pour comprendre enfin comment de simples nombres génèrent des décisions complexes. Cette progression bâtit votre intuition étape
... Read more
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Applied Mathematics: A Practical Audio Guide to Modeling Real‑World Problems, Data, and Decisions

by Daniel Kreuzer ...

Narrated by Daniel Kreuzer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

Master real-world data and sharpen your everyday decision-making with this conversational, formula-free STEM guide. Whether you are upskilling on your morning commute or searching for analytical clarity to grow a business, you can train your brain to spot patterns in the chaos. Transform intimidating numbers into an empowering toolkit for answering life's most complex questions.Leave the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master real-world data and sharpen your everyday decision-making with this conversational, formula-free STEM guide. Whether you are upskilling on your morning commute or searching for analytical clarity to grow a business, you can train your brain to spot patterns in the chaos. Transform intimidating numbers into an empowering toolkit for answering life's most complex questions.Leave the
... Read more
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Mathematical Theory of Deep Learning: A Gentle but Rigorous Audio Guide to the Foundations Behind Modern Neural Networks

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

Master the mathematics of artificial intelligence and turn deep learning algorithms into crystal-clear mental models. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or diving into a focused study session, this enlightening audio journey replaces dense coding tutorials with intuitive logic. Grasp the true mechanics behind the code using nothing but your mind and fundamental linear algebra ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the mathematics of artificial intelligence and turn deep learning algorithms into crystal-clear mental models. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or diving into a focused study session, this enlightening audio journey replaces dense coding tutorials with intuitive logic. Grasp the true mechanics behind the code using nothing but your mind and fundamental linear algebra
... Read more
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Escape from Model Land

How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About It

by Erica Thompson ...

Narrated by Kirsty Dillon ...

Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

Why mathematical models are so often wrong, and how we can make better decisions by accepting their limitsWhether 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 mirror of reality. In fact, they are fantasies, where everything works out perfectly, every time. And ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Why mathematical models are so often wrong, and how we can make better decisions by accepting their limitsWhether 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 mirror of reality. In fact, they are fantasies, where everything works out perfectly, every time. And
... Read more
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Counting

How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters

by Deborah Stone ...

Narrated by Donna Postel ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

What do people do when they count? What do numbers really mean? We all know that people can lie with statistics, but in this groundbreaking work, eminent political scientist Deborah Stone uncovers a much deeper problem. With help from Dr. Seuss and Cookie Monster, she explains why numbers can't be objective: in order to count, one must first decide what counts. Every number is the ending to a ... Read more

$19.99 USD

What do people do when they count? What do numbers really mean? We all know that people can lie with statistics, but in this groundbreaking work, eminent political scientist Deborah Stone uncovers a much deeper problem. With help from Dr. Seuss and Cookie Monster, she explains why numbers can't be objective: in order to count, one must first decide what counts. Every number is the ending to a
... Read more
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Topology

A Very Short Introduction

by Richard Earl ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Unabridged

4 hours 45 min

How is a subway map different from other maps? What makes a knot knotted? What makes the Möbius strip one-sided? These are questions of topology, the mathematical study of properties preserved by twisting or stretching objects. In the 20th century topology became as broad and fundamental as algebra and geometry, with important implications for science, especially physics.In this Very Short ... Read more

$12.99 USD

How is a subway map different from other maps? What makes a knot knotted? What makes the Möbius strip one-sided? These are questions of topology, the mathematical study of properties preserved by twisting or stretching objects. In the 20th century topology became as broad and fundamental as algebra and geometry, with important implications for science, especially physics.In this Very Short
... Read more
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What's the Use?

How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life

by Ian Stewart ...

Narrated by Quentin Cooper ...

Unabridged

9 hours 6 min

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the ... Read more

$27.99 USD

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the
... Read more
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Dark Psychology 101

Learn The Secrets Of Covert Emotional Manipulation, Dark Persuasion, Undetected Mind Control, Mind Games, Deception, Hypnotism, Brainwashing And Other Tricks Of The Trade

by Michael Pace ...

Narrated by Jim D. Johnston ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Dark Psychology is one of the most powerful forces at work in the world today. It is used by the most powerful influencers the world has ever known. Those who are unaware of it risk having it used against them. Don’t run that risk!In his book entitled Dark Psychology 101 author Michael Pace offers a cutting-edge distillation of some of the most powerful principles in the world of dark psychology. ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dark Psychology is one of the most powerful forces at work in the world today. It is used by the most powerful influencers the world has ever known. Those who are unaware of it risk having it used against them. Don’t run that risk!In his book entitled Dark Psychology 101 author Michael Pace offers a cutting-edge distillation of some of the most powerful principles in the world of dark psychology.
... Read more
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Doctor Geek’s Laboratory, Season 2

Investigating the Exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)

by Joe Bevilacqua, Dr. Scott C. Viguié ...

Narrated by a full cast, Dr. Scott C. Viguié ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Doctor Geek’s Laboratory
Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

Doctor Geek and friends return to continue their mission to investigate science inspired by fiction in the hope to encourage the exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).Season 2 Investigations:Episode 7 - Our Companion the Robot Investigation BeginsEpisode 8 - Cyber-WorldEpisode 9 - Karaoke ContestEpisode 9.5 - The Science of SantaEpisode 10 - 3D Printer ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Doctor Geek and friends return to continue their mission to investigate science inspired by fiction in the hope to encourage the exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).Season 2 Investigations:Episode 7 - Our Companion the Robot Investigation BeginsEpisode 8 - Cyber-WorldEpisode 9 - Karaoke ContestEpisode 9.5 - The Science of SantaEpisode 10 - 3D Printer
... Read more
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Pluses and Minuses

How Math Solves Our Problems

by Stefan Buijsman ...

Narrated by René Ruiz ...

Unabridged

5 hours 11 min

A guide to changing how you think about numbers and mathematics, from the prodigy changing the way the world thinks about math.We all know math is important: we live in the age of big data, our lives are increasingly governed by algorithms, and we're constantly faced with a barrage of statistics about everything from politics to our health. But what might be less obvious is how math factors into ... Read more

$15.00 USD

A guide to changing how you think about numbers and mathematics, from the prodigy changing the way the world thinks about math.We all know math is important: we live in the age of big data, our lives are increasingly governed by algorithms, and we're constantly faced with a barrage of statistics about everything from politics to our health. But what might be less obvious is how math factors into
... Read more
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Thinking Better

The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life

by Marcus Du Sautoy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

11 hours 35 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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Méthodes mathématiques en science des données : Un guide intuitif des bases mathématiques de l’analyse moderne des données et de l’apprentissage automatique

by Benjamin Devaux ...

Narrated by Benjamin Devaux ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Domptez l'apprentissage automatique et la science des données avec cette approche mathématique claire et intuitive. Parfait pour vos trajets quotidiens ou vos sessions d'apprentissage autonome, cet audio transforme des concepts abstraits en compétences pratiques. Fini la confusion face aux équations complexes : développez enfin une compréhension solide des véritables rouages de l'intelligence ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Domptez l'apprentissage automatique et la science des données avec cette approche mathématique claire et intuitive. Parfait pour vos trajets quotidiens ou vos sessions d'apprentissage autonome, cet audio transforme des concepts abstraits en compétences pratiques. Fini la confusion face aux équations complexes : développez enfin une compréhension solide des véritables rouages de l'intelligence
... Read more
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It's a Numberful World

How Math Is Hiding Everywhere

by Eddie Woo ...

Narrated by Adam Lofbomm ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

Why aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas . . . like a pendulum?These may not look like math questions, but they are—because they all have to do with patterns. And mathematics, atheart, is the study of patterns.That realization changed Eddie Woo's life—by turning the "dry" subject he dreaded in high school into a boundless quest for discovery. Now an award ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Why aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas . . . like a pendulum?These may not look like math questions, but they are—because they all have to do with patterns. And mathematics, atheart, is the study of patterns.That realization changed Eddie Woo's life—by turning the "dry" subject he dreaded in high school into a boundless quest for discovery. Now an award
... Read more
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Big Data

How the Information Revolution Is Transforming Our Lives

by Brian Clegg ...

Narrated by DNU - Alex Moorcock - DNU ...

Series series Hot Science
Unabridged

4 hours 36 min

Is the Brexit vote successful big-data politics or the end of democracy? Why do airlines overbook, and why do banks get it wrong so often? How does big data enable Netflix to forecast a hit, CERN to find the Higgs boson, and medics to discover if red wine really is good for you? And how are companies using big data to benefit from smart meters, to use advertising to spy on you, and to develop the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Is the Brexit vote successful big-data politics or the end of democracy? Why do airlines overbook, and why do banks get it wrong so often? How does big data enable Netflix to forecast a hit, CERN to find the Higgs boson, and medics to discover if red wine really is good for you? And how are companies using big data to benefit from smart meters, to use advertising to spy on you, and to develop the
... Read more
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Four Ways of Thinking

A Journey into Human Complexity

by David Sumpter ...

Narrated by Sam Woolf ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

This program is read by actor Sam Woolf, known for his roles on Call the Midwife, Humans, The Crown, and The Witcher. He currently stars in the World War II drama We Were The Lucky Ones.Acclaimed mathematician David Sumpter shares practical and insightful solutions for navigating the chaos and complexity of our livesWhat is the best way to think about the world? How often do we consider how our o. ... Read more

$26.99 USD

This program is read by actor Sam Woolf, known for his roles on Call the Midwife, Humans, The Crown, and The Witcher. He currently stars in the World War II drama We Were The Lucky Ones.Acclaimed mathematician David Sumpter shares practical and insightful solutions for navigating the chaos and complexity of our livesWhat is the best way to think about the world? How often do we consider how our o.
... Read more
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Randomness Explained

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Tracy Tupman ...

Unabridged

45 min

Randomness is a concept used (and less formally) in mathematics to imply that there is no way to accurately predict an event (to know what will happen before it takes place) or to sense a trend. Anything that is randomly selected for no conscious purpose can be assumed to be simply by chance factor. An illustration of an occurrence random event is a financial windfall, a lottery win. A computer ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Randomness is a concept used (and less formally) in mathematics to imply that there is no way to accurately predict an event (to know what will happen before it takes place) or to sense a trend. Anything that is randomly selected for no conscious purpose can be assumed to be simply by chance factor. An illustration of an occurrence random event is a financial windfall, a lottery win. A computer
... Read more
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Everything Is Predictable

How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World

by Tom Chivers ...

Narrated by Tom Chivers ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But
... Read more

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