Mathematics

Levitt and co-author Stephen J. Dubner show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives: how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing....

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....

Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom....

The incredible true story of the card-counting mathematics professor who taught the world how to beat the dealer....

Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of carrying only opinions for which you have strong supporting facts....

Anil Ananthaswamy explains the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligence....

Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It’s the art of anticipating your opponent’s next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you....

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of risk—and the players raising the stakes.

Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data....

The phenomenal true story of the Black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space....

With the tools of mathematics in hand, you can understand the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. How Not to Be Wrong will show you how....

Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps, Matt Parker uncovers the bizarre ways math trips us up, and what this reveals about its essential place in our world....

A brilliant and entertaining mathematician illuminates seven mathematical principles that shape our lives....

Darrell Huff's celebrated classic How to Lie With Statistics is a straightforward and engaging guide to understanding the manipulation and misrepresentation of information....

A theoretical physicist takes listeners on an awe-inspiring journey-found in "no other book" (Science)—to discover how the universe generates everything from nothing at all.

In this "important and comprehensive" (New Yorker) guide to statistical thinking, discover how you can use data and mathematics to gain a better understanding of life’s biggest problems.

Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation....

We would like to believe we can know things for certain. We want to be able to figure out who will win an election, if the stock market will crash, or if a suspect definitely committed a crime....

John Forbes Nash, Jr., a prodigy and legend by the age of 30, dazzled the mathematical world by solving a series of deep problems deemed "impossible" by other mathematicians....

Filled with wonderful examples, Six Easy Pieces is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of physics by one of the most admired and accessible physicists of modern times.

Everything Is Predictable is a captivating and user-friendly 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.

In Zero, science journalist Charles Seife follows this innocent-looking number from its birth as an Eastern philosophical concept to its struggle for acceptance in Europe, its rise and transcendence in the West, and its ever-present threat to modern physics....

There is a logical flaw in the statistical methods used across experimental science. This fault is not a minor academic quibble: It underlies a reproducibility crisis now threatening entire disciplines....

Fooled by Randomness is the word-of-mouth sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb - veteran trader, renowned risk expert, polymathic scholar, erudite raconteur has penned a modern classic that turns on its head what we believe about luck and skill....

This 10-part history of mathematics reveals the personalities behind the calculations: the passions and rivalries of mathematicians struggling to get their ideas heard....

When Shakespeare has the Three Witches cast Macbeth’s lot, he uses something very weird to do it: not simply “eye of newt and toe of frog,” but the number seven. And when Hamlet claims, “To be or not to be, that is the question,” Shakespeare reaches for eleven. For Shakespeare, prime numbers were magical. And he is not alone. As Marcus du Sautoy showcases in Blueprints, creativity is inseparable from mathematics.

This book, Machine Unlearning for Technical Developers and AI Researchers, is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation. It provides a comprehensive exploration of Machine Unlearning, covering foundational concepts, algorithmic approaches, real-world applications, and emerging challenges. The book is structured to cater to both practitioners and researchers, offering rigorous mathematical formulations, hands-on implementation techniques, and insights into legal and ethical considerations. Why This Book? While numerous resources exist on Machine ...

In the mid-1800s, prospectors poured into California, believing that a few golden nuggets could change their lives forever. Today, another rush is underway, but the nuggets are made of words, not ore. Artificial Intelligence has become the new frontier, and those who can speak its language—literally—are the ones striking modern gold. Welcome to the world of AI Prompt Engineering, where the right sentence can move markets, create art, and build empires overnight.

In 2012, a neural network called AlexNet shocked the world by crushing the ImageNet competition. That single event ignited the modern deep learning revolution, propelling artificial intelligence from a laboratory curiosity into the economic and cultural force we know today. What was once science fiction—machines that see, hear, and converse—suddenly felt inevitable. The breakthroughs that followed transformed medicine, transportation, entertainment, and the global economy itself.

Dive into a universe beyond the visible with "Unseen Dimensions," an exhilarating exploration of the mathematical wonders that shape our understanding of reality. This captivating eBook invites you to embark on a journey through the abstract landscapes of numbers, shapes, and theories that illuminate the unseen aspects of our world. Begin with the intriguing language of mathematics, where ancient wisdom meets modern breakthroughs. Discover how mathematical models serve as windows into realms yet to be fully understood. Unravel the mysteries of dimensions beyond the three we're accustomed to...

Welcome to "Full-Stack AI," a comprehensive guide designed for the next generation of engineers, developers, and technology leaders. In an era where Artificial Intelligence is no longer a siloed discipline but the very fabric of modern software, the demand for professionals who can architect, build, and deploy end-to-end AI-powered solutions has skyrocketed. This book is engineered to create such professionals—the Full-Stack AI Engineers. Key Features of the Book: 1. Holistic Full-Stack Coverage: Uniquely covers the entire AI application lifecycle—from data ingestion and model training ...

Business Statistics book by Knowledge Flow with Introduction to Business Analytics and Business Statistics and Data Processing both provide a comprehensive understanding of business statistics, integrating modern concepts like big data and business analytics. These books enhance clarity with real-world examples, illustrations, and graphs, making statistical concepts more applicable and engaging. Designed for business management students, they are also valuable for commerce and economics learners. Key features include revamped chapters, discussions on multivariate distribution, Fisher's ...

"The Double-Edged Sword of Artificial Intelligence: Progress or Peril?" explores the fascinating world of AI, uncovering its incredible potential and the risks it poses to society. From automation and ethics to job displacement and superintelligence, this thought-provoking book examines whether AI is a revolutionary force for good or a looming threat to humanity. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, business leaders, and anyone curious about the future of AI, this book provides a balanced perspective on one of the most critical debates of our time.

Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) can impact your life or career, but overwhelmed by the jargon? This simple, step-by-step guide makes AI accessible and exciting, even for those who are not tech-savvy. AI for Beginners breaks down complex ideas into clear, practical lessons you can apply right away.

Neste livro que já se tornou um clássico, David Spiegelhalter — um dos maiores estatísticos da atualidade — combina a visão incomparável de um especialista com o entusiasmo de um aficionado e oferece um verdadeiro guia para explorarmos a arte dessa ciência que é muito mais do que um ramo da matemática. Em A arte da estatística, David Spiegelhalter utiliza a resolução de questões do mundo real como ponto de partida para introduzir conceitos estatísticos, dos simples aos mais complexos, sempre com notório didatismo.