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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

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    Elementary Number Theory and Its Applications: A Friendly Audio Guide to Primes, Congruences, and Cryptography for Students and Curious Listeners

    by Edward Langford ...
    Narrated by Edward Langford ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 3 min

    Master the logic of pure math and prime numbers to unlock the cryptographic secrets securing our digital reality. Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or a focused study session, this audio guide transforms complex theorems into accessible mental experiments. Grasp the elegant patterns of whole numbers without staring at dense, frustrating equations.Whether you are an undergraduate tackling ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

    $18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Probability for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Science of Chance and Likelihood

    by David Mercer ...
    Narrated by David Mercer ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 50 min

    Master the science of decision-making and conquer everyday uncertainty with this clear, practical guide to probability. Whether you are maximizing your daily commute or upskilling your analytical mindset, this empowering listen transforms complex mathematics into accessible, real-world logic.Stop letting random chance and misleading statistics dictate your choices. By trading heavy formulas for ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Numbers Tell Stories

    How Data Can Reveal the Surprising Truths about Our World from the Bestselling Author

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    Narrated by Joe Jameson ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 58 min

    From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our worldWhat do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the numbers reveal startling truths about who we are, how we live and where we’re headed. For centuries we’ve told ourselves stories about ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

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    Cálculo diferencial: Una guía accesible en audio sobre límites, derivadas y aplicaciones en el mundo real para autodidactas

    by Silvestre Bonilla ...
    Narrated by Silvestre Bonilla ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 34 min

    Domina el cálculo diferencial y comprende las matemáticas del cambio sin frustraciones ni gráficos complicados. Si eres un estudiante autodidacta o simplemente buscas aprovechar tu trayecto diario para aprender, esta experiencia auditiva te ofrece total claridad. Transforma conceptos intimidantes en herramientas lógicas y accesibles que puedes seguir mentalmente con absoluta facilidad.Construye ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

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    The Rules of Contagion

    Why Things Spread--And Why They Stop

    by Adam Kucharski ...
    Narrated by Joe Jameson ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 47 min

    One of the Best Books of 2020 — Financial TimesOne of the "Most 2020 Books of 2020" — Washington PostOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The Times of LondonOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The GuardianFrom ideas and infections to financial crises and fake news, an "utterly timely" look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern lifeThese days, whenever anything... ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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    Don't Be Too Sure

    The Gifts of Uncertainty

    by Jordan Ellenberg ...

    Unabridged

    14 hours

    The New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong and Shape navigates the landscape of what we don’t know, steering us to a calmer, wiser place from which uncertainty is a source of wonder and creativityHumans are wired to worry, and there’s a lot to worry about. It’s almost a cliché to say we’re living in an age of high anxiety. We could all use some guidance as to what’s really worth ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

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    Mathematische Theorie des Deep Learning: Ein verständlicher, aber mathematisch strenger Audioleitfaden zu den Grundlagen moderner neuronaler Netze

    by Holger Krebs ...
    Narrated by Holger Krebs ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 45 min

    Entschlüssele die Mathematik hinter Deep Learning und durchschaue neuronale Netze für dein nächstes Karrierelevel. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Lernen beim Pendeln, liefert dieser analytische Begleiter maximale Klarheit statt verwirrender Formelwüsten. Tauche tief ein in die Welt der Vektoren, Matrizen und Gradienten, um das Fundament moderner Technologie zu begreifen.Erlebe den Aha-Moment, wenn ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Doctor Geek’s Laboratory, Season 1

    The Flying Car and the Privatization of Space

    by Joe Bevilacqua, Dr. Scott C. Viguié ...
    Narrated by a full cast, Chris Harrington, Phillip Harrington, Calliope Collacott, Sacha Dzuba, Dr. Scott C. Viguié, Debbie Viguié ...
    Series Audiobook 1 - Doctor Geek’s Laboratory

    Unabridged

    6 hours 3 min

    Science fiction meets real-world technology in Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 1It's the twenty-first century—have you ever wondered what happened to all those inventions, conveniences, and other concepts the future was supposed to bring? Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 1 explores all the realms of applied geekdom, examining the future that was, the future that is, and the future that has not ... Read more

    $13.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Differentialrechnung: Ein leicht verständlicher Audioguide zu Grenzwerten, Ableitungen und Anwendungen in der Praxis für Selbstlernende

    by Ulf Franke ...
    Narrated by Ulf Franke ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 38 min

    Erobere die höhere Mathematik im Selbststudium und begreife alltägliche Veränderungen als faszinierende Wissenschaft. Egal, ob beim morgendlichen Pendeln oder beim fokussierten Spaziergang – dieser klare, motivierende Audioguide übersetzt abstrakte Zahlen in lebendige Bilder. Die unsichtbare Dynamik von Geschwindigkeit und Wachstum wird plötzlich absolut logisch und greifbar.Schluss mit ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

  • Audiobook

    In Our Time: 25 Theories and Thinkers in the History of Mathematics

    A BBC Radio 4 Collection

    by Melvyn Bragg ...
    Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

    Unabridged

    18 hours 30 min

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 pivotal concepts, theorists and developments that have advanced the science of mathematics'Might be the best radio programme ever' Oliver Burkeman, The GuardianIn Our Time is a Radio 4 phenomenon, a knowledge juggernaut that has informed and entertained over 2 million listeners each week since its first broadcast in 1998. In its 25 years on air, it has covered an ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Universe Speaks in Numbers

    How Modern Math Reveals Nature's Deepest Secrets

    by Graham Farmelo ...
    Narrated by Hugh Kermode ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 38 min

    **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 ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Category Theory for AI: A Gentle, Concrete Introduction to Compositional Thinking for Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems

    by Lukas Moretti ...
    Narrated by Lukas Moretti ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours

    Tame chaotic machine learning pipelines and build modular AI systems using the intuitive logic of category theory. Whether you are optimizing neural networks during your morning commute or deep in focused learning, this accessible guide replaces dense mathematical proofs with visual metaphors. You will gain a calm, clear mental framework for organizing complex intelligent systems without getting ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

  • Audiobook

    The Big Bang of Numbers

    How to Build the Universe Using Only Math

    by Manil Suri ...
    Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 52 min

    Our universe has multiple origin stories, from religious creation myths to the Big Bang of scientists. But if we leave those behind and start from nothing—no matter, no cosmos, not even empty space—could we create a universe using only math? Irreverent and boundlessly creative, The Big Bang of Numbers invites us to try.In this new mathematical origin story, mathematician and novelist Manil Suri ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Ordinary Differential Equations in the Real World: Intuitive, Application‑First Models for Science, Engineering, and Everyday Systems

    by Christopher Nolan ...
    Narrated by Christopher Nolan ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 51 min

    Master applied math without dry formulas through intuitive science and engineering models you can easily visualize. Perfect for an educational commute or focused study session, this conversational guide transforms intimidating calculus concepts into accessible, everyday logic. Forget rote memorization and discover the hidden rhythms controlling everything from cooling coffee to fluctuating bank ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Ten Equations That Rule the World

    And How You Can Use Them Too

    by David Sumpter ...
    Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 54 min

    Is there a secret formula for getting rich? For going viral? For deciding how long to stick with your current job, Netflix series, or even relationship?This book is all about the equations that make our world go round. Ten of them, in fact. They are integral to everything from investment banking to betting companies and social media giants. And they can help you to increase your chance of success, ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    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

  • Audiobook

    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

    $17.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    微分学：極限・導関数・実社会での応用をやさしく学ぶ、独学者のための音声ガイド

    by 中田 喜一 ...
    Narrated by 中田 喜一 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 26 min

    数式の暗記に挫折した大人たちへ贈る、音声だけで「瞬間の変化」を読み解き、微分の本質をマスターするための独学オーディオガイド。通勤電車に揺られながら、あるいは散歩の途中で耳を傾けるだけで、抽象的な数学の概念が、日常の風景を鮮やかに切り取る論理的なレンズへと生まれ変わります。かつて教室で置いてけぼりにされた悔しさを抱えるあなたも、リラックスした心地よい解説の波に乗れば、いつの間にか極限や導関数の奥深い世界へとたどり着くはずです。関数を「入力と出力を結ぶ機械」として捉え直すことで、身の回りの速度や費用の変動が、驚くほどクリアな物語として目の前に広がっていきます。本書で見つかること:• 複雑な数式を一切使わず、やさしい言葉のイメージだけで平均変化率から極限へとステップアップする直感的なアプローチ。• 斜面の傾きや坂道のゆるやかさといった具体的な情景を思い描き ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus