Math English

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery. "I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do...

Does time exist? What is infinity? Why do mirrors reverse left and right but not up and down? In this scintillating collection, Holt explores the human mind, the cosmos, and the thinkers who’ve tried to encompass the latter with the former. With his trademark clarity and humor, Holt probes the mysteries of quantum mechanics, the quest for the foundations of mathematics, and the nature of logic and truth. Along the way, he offers intimate biographical sketches of celebrated and neglected thinkers, from the physicist Emmy Noether to the computing pioneer Alan Turing and the discoverer of fractals, Benoit Mandelbrot.

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A whirlwind tour of fundamental physics and cosmology.”—The Wall Street Journal “Fascinating . . . a wealth of ideas [that] leave us with a clearer understanding of modern physics in all its invigorating complexity.”—Los Angeles Times When and how...

Have you always been fascinated by quantum physics' spellbinding twirls but been held back by its daunting equations? Are you eager to explore the Quantum universe and unravel its mysteries but dread diving into a sea of complex numbers? Master the mystical world of Quantum Physics in just a few hours. Empower yourself with the knowledge of the microscopic universe, minus the mind-boggling math!

You’re not alone. Many learners never fully master addition tables — and that lack of confidence can affect maths progress for years.

Did you know that music is all about math? Every good composer knows their scales, along with the repetition, frequencies, and vibration that go into making harmonies and melodies that are pleasing to hear.

"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...

No is perhaps the most important and certainly the most powerful word in the language. Every day we find ourselves in situations where we need to say No. But as we all know, the wrong No can also destroy what we most value by alienating and angering people. That’s why saying No the right way...

From the acclaimed author of A Tour of the Calculus and The Advent of the Algorithm, here is a riveting look at mathematics that reveals a hidden world in some of its most fundamental concepts. In his latest foray into mathematics, David Berlinski takes on the simplest questions that can be...

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...

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Take your poker game to the next level with Poker Math! Are you new to poker? Have you been playing for a while? No matter if you're a beginner or if you've been at the tables for months now, you can take your game to the next level with poker math. It's not as difficult it seems. Once you learn these simple calculations, you'll be ready to dominate the competition and pile up more money. Using easy to understand language, this book is straightforward and to the point. No fluff, just pure poker knowledge.

"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...

Did you know that the odds of making a hole in one in golf are 1 in 3,000? Or that the chances that Earth will be hit by a large asteroid are 1 in 100,000,000! Strange things happen around us every day. Look inside to find out the odds of these strange events happening to you!

Mike and his friends are ready to friends are ready to donate books from their own libraries for the school's book drive. But when Mike realizes his favorite book from the Dino Spy—Private Eye series is missing, what will he do? Acting like a private eye will make all the difference, and Mike is on the case.

Learn Your Audio Division Tables 0–12 Fast is a clear and structured listen-and-learn programme that helps children memorise division facts with confidence. Division can be one of the hardest parts of maths to master, especially when learning relies only on worksheets and drills. This audiobook offers a simpler way forward, using calm narration, repetition, and built-in pauses to support active recall without pressure or screens. Across the full 0–12 division tables, learners are guided through regular practice that encourages memory, understanding, and steady progress.

Are you continuously losing money by playing poker? Have you ever wondered how famous poker players manage to win all the time? Do you want to learn how to play poker and earn a crazy amount of money, but don’t know where to start? This ultimate bundle on poker-winning strategies will change the way you approach the game forever! Poker has been a favorite gambling game for centuries. Many get hooked on the rush you feel when you get a great hand or bluff your way to victory.

These stories from Quanta Magazine map the routes of mathematical exploration, showing listeners how cutting-edge research is done, while illuminating the productive tension between conjecture and proof, theory and intuition. Listeners of The Prime Number Conspiracy are headed on "breathtaking intellectual journeys to the bleeding edge of discovery strapped to the narrative rocket of humanity's never-ending pursuit of knowledge," says Quanta editor-in-chief Thomas Lin.

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