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Why do some ideas take off - and others fail to spread? Why are some diseases predictable and others swamped in uncertainty? And what about the outbreaks that never happen at all? We live in a world that's more connected than ever before. But even as we see our lives being shaped by the spread of ideas, trends - and even diseases - we sometimes struggle to grasp how it actually works. Outbreaks seem to be driven by randomness and hidden laws, and in order to understand them, we need to start thinking like mathematicians.

"A bold experiment to mentally steel yourself for the AI revolution"The economic ground is shifting beneath your feet. Most people don't even know they're falling. In 2025, algorithms write rejection emails in 47 seconds. ChatGPT passes the bar exam. Your "irreplaceable" expertise just became downloadable. And somewhere, a toaster is definitely having more intelligent thoughts than half the people making decisions about your future. "Help! My Toaster is Smarter Than Me!" is the last book you need to understand what the hell is happening—and the first to tell you the truth about what comes...

With this satirical novella, English schoolmaster Edwin A. Abbott provides both a mathematical fantasy and pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. The narrator, “a Square,” resides in the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland. When he is visited by a sphere, he is suddenly faced with proof of the existence of three dimensions and is forced to see the limitations of his world.

This book includes four (4) practice tests to prepare adult learners for the CASAS Math GOALS 2, Level A Forms 921M and 922M. The practice tests align with the CASAS Competencies and meet the rigorous requirements of the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), the National Reporting System (NRS), and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Adhering to the CASAS Math GOALS 2 test blueprint, the practice tests assess learners’ understanding of the following math areas: Number Sense and Operations, Consumer Economics, Algebraic Thinking, Geometry, Data Analysis and ...

Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your math skills and taking control of dependence on calculators and other electronics for answers. The Simple Math Workbook is dedicated to providing you with what you are looking for. This workbook provides a refresher course to restore or improve your math skills. Have you been struggling and did not know where to turn? You have come to the right place. The sections build one-on-the-other to allow you to refresh your mind or move to the next topic. The step-by-step discussions lead your thoughts to finding the solution to practical ...

Welcome to "The Pithy Guide to Prompt Engineering: Building Better Prompts for Generative AI." In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, the ability to craft effective prompts has become a crucial skill. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering the art of prompt engineering. Generative AI, with its ability to create content, solve problems, and generate insights, holds immense potential. However, the quality of its output is heavily dependent on the prompts it receives. This book delves into the importance of effective ...

We live in a world where information takes on a life of its own and spreads rapidly. Faster than ever before. For some people, their lives depend on obtaining a steady stream of information as it affects their lives in the most telling ways. The daily news is the simplest example of this phenomenon. It is truly the lifeblood of society and helps us evolve into better informed individuals with every passing day. As one can tell, information on the whole comes at us from every direction. Its influence on business, politics, and government, banking, the STEM fields, and even the social ...

Do your kids hate math? Many students fail to understand the value of math, and some grow to hate it. Want proof? Read genuine letters students wrote to math, compiled by the authors in this Dear Math book. Discover the root of this problem. 15-year veteran math teacher, Sarah Strong, and her high school student, Gigi Butterfield, address concerns about negativity around teaching and learning math and why kids hate math (at least some of them). Digging into the feelings math evoked in hundreds of middle and high school students—that math is unnecessary, oppressive, and intimidating—the ...

This 2 book bundle: Photographic Memory: "Advanced Strategies and Techniques For Remembering More & Learning Faster" and "How to Train Your Brain to Think Faster & Concentrate More" is written for individuals, who want to improve their memory skills and, consequently, train themselves to acquire a photographic memory or an eidetic memory. So, you want to have a photographic memory. It’s possible and attainable with grit and diligence. If you believe you can, and you’re determined to work hard to achieve your goals, then you can. Nothing can stop you. In this book, simple and proven ...

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Brought to you by Penguin. From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our world What do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the...

20 Contradicting Paradoxes That Will Make You Question Reality A Scientific and Philosophical Exploration of Logic, Infinity, Identity, and Rationality Paradoxes are often presented as clever intellectual puzzles — brief moments of surprise designed to confuse or entertain. In reality, they are far more important. A true paradox exposes a structural tension inside a system of reasoning. It reveals where assumptions collide, where intuition exceeds its limits, and where clarity demands refinement. This book examines twenty of the most influential paradoxes in philosophy, mathematics, ...

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 ...

In the bestselling The Signal and the Noise, Nate Silver showed how forecasting would define the age of Big Data. Now, in this timely and riveting new book, Silver investigates "The River," or those whose mastery of risk allows them to shape—and dominate—so much of modern life. These professional risk takers—poker players and hedge fund managers, crypto true-believers and blue-chip art collectors—can teach us much about navigating the uncertainty of the 21st century.

Get top scores and secure a college future with the AP Geometry Study Guide New! Bonus Guided Meditation: An exclusive audio meditation designed to help kids relax, manage exam anxiety, and focus before study sessions or tests. Do you struggle to balance rigorous AP courses with extracurricular activities? Do you need a comprehensive and reliable resource to help you excel in AP Geometry and improve your college admission prospects? Do you want to have the key to success in math,precalculus, and the basics of calculus? We understand the challenges you face. The pressure to excel on AP exams...

What Are the Chances? reveals how psychology and neuroscience explain the significance of the idea of luck. Barbara Blatchley explores how people react to random events in a range of circumstances, examining the evidence that the belief in luck helps us cope with a lack of control. She tells the stories of lucky and unlucky people as well as the accidental discoveries that fundamentally changed what we know about the brain.

A squared plus b squared equals c squared. It sounds simple, doesn’t it? Yet this familiar expression opens a gateway into the riotous garden of mathematics, and sends us on a journey of exploration in the company of two inspired guides, Robert and Ellen Kaplan. With wit, verve, and clarity, they trace the life of the Pythagorean theorem, from ancient Babylon to the present, visiting along the way Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, President James Garfield, and the Freemasons - not to mention the elusive Pythagoras himself.

Unlock the Future of AI! Delve into the world of Generative AI with Daneyal Anis' groundbreaking book, "The Ultimate Step by Step Guide to ChatGPT Using Python". If you've ever been intrigued by how machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence can be harnessed for tangible results, this guide is your key. In today's digital age, the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science are not just buzzwords; they are the foundational pillars that drive innovations across industries. From big tech giants to emerging startups, AI-powered solutions are...

The Cultural History of Numbers and Mathematics Explained: How Counting, Calculation, and Mathematical Ideas Emerged from Culture, Need, and Human Imagination is a sweeping and accessible exploration of how numbers came to shape human thought, society, and power. Rather than treating mathematics as a cold or purely technical discipline, this book reveals it as a deeply human invention, shaped by survival, belief, creativity, trade, politics, and technology. From the earliest tally marks and embodied counting practices to algorithms and artificial intelligence, numbers are shown as cultural ...

Learn the tricks of the trade that can make you six figures in profits from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. In this ultimate cryptocurrency trading bible, you will learn everything from the fundamentals of the process to the more advanced cryptocurrency trading strategies and techniques.