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....

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.

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....

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....

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.

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

In The Art of Statistics, world-renowned statistician David Spiegelhalter shows listeners how to derive knowledge from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the math....

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....

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

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....

An essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible—a scientist's investigation into what science really does, and does not, accomplish....

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

Nate Silver built an innovative system for predicting baseball performance, predicted the 2008 election within a hair’s breadth, and became a national sensation as a blogger - all by the time he was 30. He solidified his standing as the nation's foremost political forecaster....

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.

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and solving an extraordinary range of problems....

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....

Work with data like a pro using this guide that breaks down how to organize, apply, and most importantly, understand what you are analyzing in order to become a true data ninja....

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....

An award-winning mathematician shows how we prove what’s true, and what to do when we can’t.

Clegg delves into game theory’s colorful history and significant findings and shows what we can all learn from this oft-misunderstood field of study....

Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline Hal Varian, chief economist at Google, has actually called "sexy"....

Hello World takes us on a tour through the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of the algorithms that surround us on a daily basis. Mathematician Hannah Fry reveals their inner workings, showing us how algorithms are written and implemented, and more....

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

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....

Math has a reputation for being inaccessible. People think that it requires a special gift or that comprehension is a matter of genes. Yet, the greatest mathematicians throughout history, from Rene Descartes to Alexander Grothendieck, have insisted that this is not the case.

An award-winning mathematician shows how we prove what’s true, and what to do when we can’t.

In Love and Math, renowned mathematician Edward Frenkel reveals a side of math we've never seen, suffused with all the beauty and elegance of a work of art. In this heartfelt and passionate book, Frenkel shows that mathematics, far from occupying a specialist niche, goes to the heart of all matter, uniting us across cultures, time, and space.

A vital book for leaders and decision makers, The Evolution of Cooperation reveals how cooperative principles help us think better about everything from military strategy, to political elections, to family dynamics.

Monsieur LeBlanc: The Secret Identity of Sophie Germain, Mathematician and Revolutionary She defied a revolution, disguised her identity, and changed the future of science—all while the world looked the other way. In Legacy in Silence, the forgotten story of Sophie Germain comes vividly to life: a young girl in revolutionary France who taught herself mathematics in secret, defied every social barrier, and helped lay the foundations for modern physics and engineering. Denied formal education and excluded from scientific institutions, Sophie forged a path with ink, intellect, and an ...

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) is not just a frontier of technology—it's a paradigm shift in how we think about creativity, automation, and intelligence itself. When I first encountered the idea that a machine could write poetry, compose music, or even generate original research, it felt like science fiction. Today, it's an undeniable reality, transforming industries and inspiring new forms of human expression. This book is the culmination of my academic journey, research, and reflective exploration into this fascinating and sometimes controversial domain. I have ...