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Cryptography FM is a regular podcast with news and a featured interview covering the latest developments in theoretical and applied cryptography. Whether it's a new innovative paper on lattice-based cryptography or a novel attack on a secure messaging protocol, we'll get the people behind it on Cryptography FM.

From the purple grasses of August, to the yellow elms of October, to the scarlet oak leaves of November, Henry David Thoreau casts his eye on the brilliant colors of autumn and guides us on a journey through the season's bounty. In this classic essay, first published in 1862, Thoreau delights in fall's foliage and reveals both a practical and philosophical understanding of the changing environment.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2017, only 40 percent of fourth-grade students were at or above proficient in mathematics, up from 25 percent in 2000. Sixty percent of students were not proficient in math. Is your child one of that 60 percent? Additional resources help, and this audiobook is one of those resources. This audiobook will help; don’t allow your child to be part of the 60 percent. Instead, put your child on the path to math success. Even if you struggled with math in school, you can use this audiobook to help your child.

50 Things to Know About Becoming an Engineer by author Arvindhra Rao Krishnamurthy offers an approach to how to deal with engineering life as an engineering student, as well as the working world of an engineer. Most books on things to know about becoming an engineer tell you about the personality traits that should be possessed by an engineer and, perhaps, a little bit of insight into the world of engineering.

This book covers the topic of Shopify and discusses its origins, impact on the e-commerce industry, and how it has carved its place in the overall online consumer market. This book will teach you the basics of Shopify and how you can be an online entrepreneur making use of this platform.

Grade School Math Made EZ takes kids on a storybook adventure that ignites their appetite for learning. Kids can practice their addition and subtraction skills while hunting for clues in the true-to-life stories about amusement parks, going to the market, camping, and even birthday parties. They will discover the world of math with trustworthy guides like Remy, Roxanne, Anita, and other interactive characters while mastering their imagination, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

A view from the terraces. The good, the bad and the ugly from 3 Kilmarnock season ticket holders as Martin Wall, Laurie Finlayson and Stephen Hopes give you an in-depth analysis on Kilmarnock football club on a weekly basis every Sunday evening.

Critically acclaimed and commercially successful, this resource helps parents overcome their residual math anxiety and assists them in showing children how to enjoy the subject and excel at it. Packed with useful information and instruction, the audiobook features proven teaching techniques, games, and other activities. Suitable for home schoolers and other parents of children from preschool to age ten.

Two  MIT economists  show  how  game theory—the ultimate theory of rationality—explains irrational behavior   We like to think of ourselves as rational. This idea is the foundation for classical economic analysis of human behavior, including the awesome achievements of game...

How to Achieve in Maths is written by the owner of the YouTube channel Achieve Maths. The purpose of the book is to inspire students of mathematics with a fresh approach to the subject and to help them in their journey of achieving their full potential in math. It is suitable for those preparing for their GCSE math or A-level math exams or simply those who want to see math education from a new perspective.

Uncover the forbidden mathematical history of a dangerous concept that terrified empires yet unlocked modern science. For lifelong learners seeking a thought-provoking commute, this captivating cultural history explores how early civilizations built pyramids and tracked planets without ever...

Where we explore the historical figures that count. An in-depth look at the history of mathematics, in chronological order, looking at the people, the theories, the ideas - with as fewer gaps as possible. Each episode we focus in on a single character or contribution to the history of maths and explore why it is significant, and how it evolved.

In concise, immediate prose, Italian physicist and novelist Paolo Giordano explains how disease spreads in our interconnected world: why it matters, how it impacts us, how we must react. Writing from his home in Rome as Italy implements the largest peace-time lockdown ever recorded in a democratic country, Giordano expands his focus to other forms of contagion linked to this epidemic - fake news, the environmental crisis, nationalism and xenophobia, our lack of imagination in promoting a new kind of global community.

Conquer math anxiety and sharpen your logical thinking with a beginner-friendly guide to everyday problem solving. Whether you are optimizing your daily commute or upskilling for work, this relaxing audio experience turns daunting challenges into a safe, rewarding playground. Discover how to...

Break free from the rigid laws of flat mathematics and unlock the awe-inspiring physics of curved space. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep focus session, this thought-provoking audio journey abandons heavy algebra for vivid mental imagery. You will traverse the boundary where ancient...

Decode the hidden symmetries of quantum mechanics and group theory while bypassing dense math equations. Whether you are walking to the lab or settling into deep focus at your desk, this intuitive audio experience translates heavy academic concepts into clear mental models. Swap the frustration...

Welcome to "Datanation," the podcast where your host, Alex Merced, takes you on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of data. In each episode, we explore a wide range of data topics, from data engineering and data analytics to the art and science of data-driven decision-making. In the age of information, data is the currency that drives innovation and progress. "Datanation" is your passport to this ever-evolving landscape, where we unravel the mysteries, dissect the trends, and celebrate the breakthroughs shaping the data-driven future. Join Alex Merced, a seasoned data ...

The first immortals are already living among us. You might be one of them. At first glance, that arresting statement sounds as if it might come from a science fiction story. But it is an astonishing, exciting fact - as explained clearly and cogently by Dr. Ben Bova. Here is a compelling, startling, understandable, and vitally important study of the greatest challenge - and the most tantalizing opportunity - ever faced by humankind.

In this Very Short Introduction Philip K. Maini describes the art of modeling, what it is, why we do it, and illustrates how the abstract way of thinking that is the essence of mathematics enables us to transfer knowledge from one area of research to another.

"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...