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O andar do bêbado

Como o acaso determina nossas vidas

by Leonard Mlodinow ...

Narrated by Paulo Vinicius Justo Fernandes ...

Unabridged

11 hours 28 min

Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard
... Read more
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Statistics: A Very Short Introduction

by David J. Hand ...

Narrated by Richard Trinder ...

Unabridged

4 hours 23 min

Modern statistics is very different from the dry and dusty discipline of the popular imagination. In its place is an exciting subject which uses deep theory and powerful software tools to shed light and enable understanding. And it sheds this light on all aspects of our lives, enabling astronomers to explore the origins of the universe, archaeologists to investigate ancient civilizations, ... Read more

$17.24 CAD

Modern statistics is very different from the dry and dusty discipline of the popular imagination. In its place is an exciting subject which uses deep theory and powerful software tools to shed light and enable understanding. And it sheds this light on all aspects of our lives, enabling astronomers to explore the origins of the universe, archaeologists to investigate ancient civilizations,
... Read more
Audiobook

How Charts Lie

Getting Smarter about Visual Information

by Alberto Cairo ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

We've all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we don't understand what we're looking at? Social media has made charts, infographics, and diagrams ubiquitous—and easier to share than ever. We associate charts with science and reason; the flashy visuals are both appealing and persuasive. Pie charts, maps, bar and line graphs, and scatter plots (to name a few) can better ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

We've all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we don't understand what we're looking at? Social media has made charts, infographics, and diagrams ubiquitous—and easier to share than ever. We associate charts with science and reason; the flashy visuals are both appealing and persuasive. Pie charts, maps, bar and line graphs, and scatter plots (to name a few) can better
... Read more
Audiobook

More Numbers Every Day

How Data, Stats, and Figures Control Our Lives and How to Set Ourselves Free

by Micael Dahlen, Helge Thorbjørnsen ...

Narrated by Micael Dahlen, Helge Thorbjørnsen, Katie Koster ...

Unabridged

5 hours 36 min

Your personal number detox: learn how numbers have taken control of your life—and how to get it back.How many hours of sleep did you get last week? How many steps did you walk today? How many friends do you have? It seems everywhere you go, you’re surrounded by numbers. You depend on them, so you think they’re dependable, neutral, exact. But the truth? Numbers lie. They mislead. They’re tricky, ... Read more

$22.49 CAD

Your personal number detox: learn how numbers have taken control of your life—and how to get it back.How many hours of sleep did you get last week? How many steps did you walk today? How many friends do you have? It seems everywhere you go, you’re surrounded by numbers. You depend on them, so you think they’re dependable, neutral, exact. But the truth? Numbers lie. They mislead. They’re tricky,
... Read more
Audiobook

Probability Theory: A Gentle, Practical Introduction to Chance, Risk, and Uncertainty for Curious Minds

by Daniel Weiss ...

Narrated by Daniel Weiss ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Master risk and transform uncertainty into clear decision-making with this accessible mathematics and data science guide. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions, this calm, conversational journey replaces dry formulas with intuitive logic. Equip yourself with essential mental models to navigate life's daily variables and professional forecasting challenges.Instead of feeling ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master risk and transform uncertainty into clear decision-making with this accessible mathematics and data science guide. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions, this calm, conversational journey replaces dry formulas with intuitive logic. Equip yourself with essential mental models to navigate life's daily variables and professional forecasting challenges.Instead of feeling
... Read more
Audiobook

Wie man vorhersieht, womit keiner rechnet

Richtige Prognosen treffen und unnütze vermeiden

by Kit Yates ...

Narrated by Carsten Wilhelm ...

Unabridged

13 hours 46 min

Die Zukunft ist nicht unberechenbarIst es wahrscheinlicher, dass du in einer Bäckerei arbeitest, wenn dein Nachname Bäcker lautet? Wie kannst du hundertprozentig sicher sein, dass du eine Wette gewinnst? Warum blieben so viele Einwohner von Pompeji an Ort und Stelle, als der Vesuv ausbrach? Wie kann ein Atomkrieg verhindert werden? Seit Beginn der Menschheit versuchen wir, vorherzusagen, was die ... Read more

$31.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Die Zukunft ist nicht unberechenbarIst es wahrscheinlicher, dass du in einer Bäckerei arbeitest, wenn dein Nachname Bäcker lautet? Wie kannst du hundertprozentig sicher sein, dass du eine Wette gewinnst? Warum blieben so viele Einwohner von Pompeji an Ort und Stelle, als der Vesuv ausbrach? Wie kann ein Atomkrieg verhindert werden? Seit Beginn der Menschheit versuchen wir, vorherzusagen, was die
... Read more
Audiobook

The Upside of Irrationality

The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

by Dan Ariely ...

Narrated by Simon Jones ...

Unabridged

8 hours 18 min

New York Times Bestseller“Ariely is a genius at understanding human behavior: no economist does a better job of uncovering and explaining the hidden reasons for the weird ways we act.” — James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of CrowdsBehavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely offers a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

New York Times Bestseller“Ariely is a genius at understanding human behavior: no economist does a better job of uncovering and explaining the hidden reasons for the weird ways we act.” — James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of CrowdsBehavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely offers a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence
... Read more
Audiobook

The Great Unknown

Seven Journeys to the Frontiers of Science

by Marcus du Sautoy ...

Narrated by Marcus du Sautoy ...

Unabridged

14 hours 41 min

**“An engaging voyage into some of the great mysteries and wonders of our world." --Alan Lightman, author of Einstein’s Dream and The Accidental Universe“No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting.” —Bill BrysonBrain Pickings and Kirkus Best Science Book of the Year**Every week seems to throw up a new discovery, shaking the foundations of what we know. But are there questions ... Read more

$30.60 CAD

**“An engaging voyage into some of the great mysteries and wonders of our world." --Alan Lightman, author of Einstein’s Dream and The Accidental Universe“No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting.” —Bill BrysonBrain Pickings and Kirkus Best Science Book of the Year**Every week seems to throw up a new discovery, shaking the foundations of what we know. But are there questions
... Read more
Audiobook

Scale

The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life, in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies

by Geoffrey West ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Unabridged

19 hours 13 min

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom 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.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... Read more

$32.85 CAD

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom 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.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent
... Read more
Audiobook

The Improbability Principle

Why Coincidences, Miracles, and Rare Events Happen Every Day

by David J. Hand ...

Narrated by Paul Hodgson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

In The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anything but. In fact, they're commonplace. Not only that, we should all expect to experience a miracle roughly once every month.But Hand is no believer in superstitions, prophecies, or the paranormal. His definition of "miracle" is thoroughly rational. No mystical or supernatural ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

In The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anything but. In fact, they're commonplace. Not only that, we should all expect to experience a miracle roughly once every month.But Hand is no believer in superstitions, prophecies, or the paranormal. His definition of "miracle" is thoroughly rational. No mystical or supernatural
... Read more
Audiobook

60 Minute Guide to the 2024 Football Season, The

The Ultimate Betting and Analytics Preview

by Ed Feng ...

Narrated by Ed Feng ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The 60 Minute Guides
Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

With your passion for the 2024 football season, you want to look smart to both the sports books and your illogical friends. Instead of hot takes from supposed experts like Stephen A. Smith, you want predictions based on cutting edge analytics. In The 60 Minute Guide to the 2024 Football Season, Ed Feng uses his Stanford Ph.D. and decade of experience in sports betting to bring you two stories. ... Read more

$6.30 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

With your passion for the 2024 football season, you want to look smart to both the sports books and your illogical friends. Instead of hot takes from supposed experts like Stephen A. Smith, you want predictions based on cutting edge analytics. In The 60 Minute Guide to the 2024 Football Season, Ed Feng uses his Stanford Ph.D. and decade of experience in sports betting to bring you two stories.
... Read more
Audiobook

IBM SPSS

Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Learn Statistics using IBM SPSS from A-Z

by Walker Schmidt ...

Narrated by George Prova ...

Series Audiobook 1 - 1
Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

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 ... Read more

$16.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
... Read more
Audiobook

Probability Theory Practice: 10 Guided Problem-Solving Sessions to Build Intuition, Master Core Concepts, and Ace Exams

by Hugo Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Hugo Rasmussen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

Transform confusing probability formulas into clear, intuitive logic to conquer math anxiety and crush your STEM exams. Perfect for your morning commute or a focused study session, this guided audio journey bridges the gap between memorizing theoretical equations and actually solving real-world mathematical word problems.Feel the relief of having a calm, patient tutor walk you step-by-step through ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform confusing probability formulas into clear, intuitive logic to conquer math anxiety and crush your STEM exams. Perfect for your morning commute or a focused study session, this guided audio journey bridges the gap between memorizing theoretical equations and actually solving real-world mathematical word problems.Feel the relief of having a calm, patient tutor walk you step-by-step through
... Read more
Audiobook

Al límite

Conoce a jugadores de póquer, apostadores profesionales, cryptobros, genios del venture capital y otros personajes capaces de arriesgarlo todo y ganar

by Nate Silver ...

Narrated by Cesar Ramones ...

Unabridged

17 hours 51 min

Un viaje privilegiado que revela cómo los maestros del riesgo moldean el mundo moderno«Una lectura cautivadora y reveladora que analiza la capacidad de asumir riesgos y cómo esta se aplica a las inversiones».Financial TimesNate Silver es conocido por revolucionar el análisis predictivo aplicado a los deportes, la economía y la política, pero antes de eso se ganaba la vida jugando al póker. En su ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

Un viaje privilegiado que revela cómo los maestros del riesgo moldean el mundo moderno«Una lectura cautivadora y reveladora que analiza la capacidad de asumir riesgos y cómo esta se aplica a las inversiones».Financial TimesNate Silver es conocido por revolucionar el análisis predictivo aplicado a los deportes, la economía y la política, pero antes de eso se ganaba la vida jugando al póker. En su
... Read more
Audiobook

Quantum 2.0

The Weird Physics Driving a New Revolution in Technology

by Paul Davies ...

Narrated by Marston York ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

Quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and even quantum AI—a century after the discovery of an unexpected physical world, researchers are putting this puzzling science to work in dazzling new ways.In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers readers a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how ... Read more

$22.16 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and even quantum AI—a century after the discovery of an unexpected physical world, researchers are putting this puzzling science to work in dazzling new ways.In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers readers a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how
... Read more
Audiobook

The Signal and the Noise

Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't

by Nate Silver ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

16 hours 21 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking exploration of probability and uncertainty that explains how to make better predictions in a world drowning in data, from the nation’s foremost political forecaster—updated with insights into the pandemic, journalism today, and pollingOne of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Works of Nonfiction of the Year“Could turn out to be one of the more ... Read more

$20.25 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking exploration of probability and uncertainty that explains how to make better predictions in a world drowning in data, from the nation’s foremost political forecaster—updated with insights into the pandemic, journalism today, and pollingOne of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Works of Nonfiction of the Year“Could turn out to be one of the more
... Read more
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亂數中的秩序，機率學在日常中的角力：密碼破譯×抽籤順序×投擲骰子×布朗運動，從賭桌到實驗室，數學如何定義命運？

by 張遠南 ...

Unabridged

42 min

偶發事件、摸彩賭博、魔術求π……從賽馬到科學，數學如何解釋世界的「偶然」？在不確定中找尋確定，學會用數學思維解碼生活中的不可預測！▎探索機率的奧祕　　本書作者透過一系列精彩絕倫的故事，引導讀者深入理解機率學這門數學分支的核心精神。每個章節都是一個獨立的敘事，展示了機率如何在我們的日常生活中扮演著不可或缺的角色，從而在似乎隨機的事件中發掘出必然的規律。從威廉．向克斯對π值的計算到布豐的投針試驗，這些故事不僅具有趣味，更啟發思考，使機率學的概念變得生動而具體。▎機率與日常生活：從理論到實踐　　作者書中不僅談論理論，更與日常生活緊密相連。例如，在〈一場關於投擲骰子的爭論〉中，透過一個簡單的遊戲，展示了機率如何解釋日常生活中的不確定性和偶然事件。而在〈求π的「魔法」〉一章，則透過數學實驗向讀者展示了數學與實踐的完美結合。這些章節透過具體例子，使讀者理解到機率不僅是抽象數學的一部分 ... Read more

$3.87 CAD

偶發事件、摸彩賭博、魔術求π……從賽馬到科學，數學如何解釋世界的「偶然」？在不確定中找尋確定，學會用數學思維解碼生活中的不可預測！▎探索機率的奧祕　　本書作者透過一系列精彩絕倫的故事，引導讀者深入理解機率學這門數學分支的核心精神。每個章節都是一個獨立的敘事，展示了機率如何在我們的日常生活中扮演著不可或缺的角色，從而在似乎隨機的事件中發掘出必然的規律。從威廉．向克斯對π值的計算到布豐的投針試驗，這些故事不僅具有趣味，更啟發思考，使機率學的概念變得生動而具體。▎機率與日常生活：從理論到實踐　　作者書中不僅談論理論，更與日常生活緊密相連。例如，在〈一場關於投擲骰子的爭論〉中，透過一個簡單的遊戲，展示了機率如何解釋日常生活中的不確定性和偶然事件。而在〈求π的「魔法」〉一章，則透過數學實驗向讀者展示了數學與實踐的完美結合。這些章節透過具體例子，使讀者理解到機率不僅是抽象數學的一部分
... Read more
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Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking

"Unlock future insights with our compelling audio lessons on Bayesian thinking. Boost your predictive skills today!"

by Landon Mercer ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to excel in your career and boost your understanding using Bayesian Thinking?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that offers everything needed to master powerful predictive thinking?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate resource for gaining deeper insights, honing... ... Read more

$6.44 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Predict the Future: Easy Insights through Bayesian Thinking⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Seeking to excel in your career and boost your understanding using Bayesian Thinking?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that offers everything needed to master powerful predictive thinking?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate resource for gaining deeper insights, honing...
... Read more
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A arte da estatística

Como aprender a partir de dados

by David Spiegelhalter ...

Narrated by Rodrigo Chueri ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

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 ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

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
... Read more
Audiobook

Statistics for Kids: A Fun Guide to Understanding Numbers and Information

by Hannah McAllister ...

Narrated by Hannah McAllister ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Turn curiosity into serious STEM skills with this interactive math adventure that builds sharp critical thinking. Perfect for screen-free learning during family car rides or quiet afternoon homeschooling, this journey turns young listeners into clever data detectives. Uncover the hidden patterns behind favorite snacks, playground games, and sports scores through playful, bite-sized audio missions ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Turn curiosity into serious STEM skills with this interactive math adventure that builds sharp critical thinking. Perfect for screen-free learning during family car rides or quiet afternoon homeschooling, this journey turns young listeners into clever data detectives. Uncover the hidden patterns behind favorite snacks, playground games, and sports scores through playful, bite-sized audio missions
... Read more
Audiobook

Quantum Decision Making : Science Not Magic

How Modern Science Reshapes the Field of All Possibilities

by Ecnal Ver ...

Narrated by Benjamin Powell ...

Series series Quantum Potential Series
Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

Quantum Decision MakingThe Science of Better ChoicesDiscover the Power of ChoiceEvery day you face choices that shape your life. Some are small and some are life-changing. But what if you could learn a way of making decisions that not only brings clarity but also opens new doors to success and happiness? Quantum Decision Making reveals how the hidden rules of the universe can guide you toward ... Read more

$5.66 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Quantum Decision MakingThe Science of Better ChoicesDiscover the Power of ChoiceEvery day you face choices that shape your life. Some are small and some are life-changing. But what if you could learn a way of making decisions that not only brings clarity but also opens new doors to success and happiness? Quantum Decision Making reveals how the hidden rules of the universe can guide you toward
... Read more
Audiobook

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

$32.39 CAD

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
Audiobook

IBM SPSS

Simple and Effective Strategies for Mastering Statistics Using IBM SPSS From A-Z

by Walker Schmidt ...

Narrated by Dean Collins ...

Series Audiobook 3 - 3
Unabridged

6 hours 20 min

Statistical Data Analysis is a very important field of data analytics. However, the reputable tools that facilitate people in perform such tasks are very few in number, and most of the time, the tools that are popular charge a subscription, making it even less accessible. But let's say that money is not a problem and you're an aspiring data analyst who wants to improve your skills using the ... Read more

$12.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Statistical Data Analysis is a very important field of data analytics. However, the reputable tools that facilitate people in perform such tasks are very few in number, and most of the time, the tools that are popular charge a subscription, making it even less accessible. But let's say that money is not a problem and you're an aspiring data analyst who wants to improve your skills using the
... Read more
Audiobook

The Doomsday Calculation

How an Equation that Predicts the Future Is Transforming Everything We Know About Life and the Universe

by William Poundstone ...

Narrated by Kyle Tait ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's
... Read more

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