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This is a formal but relaxed text covering assaying techniques for most of the substances which are mined. As the authors say: "At first our intention was to supply a description of those substances only which have a commercial value, but on consideration we have added short accounts of the rarer elements..."The book's early chapters are wide-ranging, describing the general theory of assaying and a range of methods and reagents, with the later chapters describing analytical methods for different groups of metals and for some non-metallic substances. It includes many excellent illustrations of ...

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Finally, there exists a podcast that covers it all! The Quantum Foam Podcast Show can be thought of as a clever and informative mix between "Bill Nye The Science Guy, Rick And Morty, and The Big Bang Theory!" It seems the idea of the prestigious 'Theory of Everything' has been in the air lately. Join Dr. Hezekiah Paul Smith as he takes a systematic assessment of Physics, Mathematics, and Science as a whole. This show is an Artificial Intelligence approach attempting to explain ALL scientific phenomena across the board! Listen to some the greatest thinkers of all time during the in-depth ...

Are you tired of being manipulated by faulty logic and hidden biases? Do you want to sharpen your ability to think clearly and make sound decisions? What if you could spot hidden fallacies and challenge flawed arguments effortlessly? Whether you're navigating daily challenges, handling complex decisions, or just seeking to sharpen your mind, this book equips you with essential techniques that shape the way you think and see the world.

"Man is the measure of all things," said the early Greek philosopher, Protagoras of Abdera. It was in this spirit of humanistic self-confidence that in the first half of the sixth-century B.C., Greek-speaking thinkers inaugurated the western philosophical tradition. In the Greek colonies of western Asia Minor, Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes postulated a physical universe based on natural laws. Then in Croton in southern Italy, Pythagoras, enraptured by geometry and music, formulated the doctrine that all things are made out of number. And so, in recounting the life and teachings of ...

When a rough old seaman calling himself "the Captain" appears at the inn owned by Jim Hawkins' father, young Jim little dreams what adventures will follow in the man's wake. Soon, the once-peaceful inn is threatened by pirates, Jim's father is laid in his grave, and Jim finds himself in possession of a map showing the location of treasure buried by the legendary and notorious Captain Flint. Along with a group of brave men: the sensible Dr. Livesey, the fearless and unflagging Captain Smollett, and the blustering but well-meaning Squire Trelawney, Jim sets out in quest of the treasure. Many ...

Maya Chen explores recursion as the mind-bending principle where self-reference generates complexity, from sorting algorithms and fractals to computability and consciousness. Each episode reveals how self-definition shapes mathematics, computing, and possibly awareness itself. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Master the board with Chess Strategy Daily. Our bite-sized daily lessons cover essential chess openings, advanced tactics, and endgame mastery designed specifically for beginner and intermediate players. Sharpen your strategic thinking, improve your Elo rating, and learn to outsmart your opponents.

Math Deep Dive explores the ideas that shape mathematics, one concept at a time. Each episode unpacks the history, meaning, and intuition behind key topics—connecting abstract theory to real-world applications. From fundamental principles to surprising generalizations, the show makes complex math more accessible, revealing not just how it works, but why it matters.

The sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” finds Alice back in Wonderland and a piece in a surreal chess game. This weird and wonderful book includes the poems “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter,” a talking pudding, and that immortal line “Jam yesterday, jam tomorrow, but never jam today.” Lewis Carroll was the nom de plume of Charles Dodgson (1832-1890) an Anglican clergyman, photographer, and mathematician.

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The Instant New York Times Bestseller | With a New Preface from Nate Silver for 2025 New York Times Book Review Paperback Row selection “Engaging and entertaining . . . a glimpse of the economy of the future.” —Tim Wu, New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST AND THE GUARDIAN “Absorbing. . . . A revealing look at the hidden role that games have played in human development for centuries.” —Kirkus “By turns philosophical and polemical, this is a provocative and fascinating book.” —The Economist...

A “gifted and tireless mathematical communicator” (Financial Times) shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts. Success isn’t about hard work – it’s about shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem...

No number has captured the attention and imagination of people throughout the ages as much as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pi—or ? as it is symbolically known—is infinite and, in The Joy of pi, it proves to be infinitely intriguing. With incisive historical insight...

Is there a secret formula for getting rich? For going viral? For deciding how long to stick with your current job, Netflix series, or even relationship? This book is all about the equations that make our world go round. Ten of them, in fact. They are integral to everything from investment...

В этой всемирно известной книге Дарелл Хафф рассказывает о различных способах злоупотребления статистикой в целях обмана аудитории и манипулирования ее мнением. Каждый день на вас пытаются повлиять, чтобы сподвигнуть на покупку какого-то «нужного» продукта или на выбор «правильного» кандидата: «Благодаря пасте “Чистые зубы” образование кариеса снижается на 23 %!»; «Политика N поддерживает 85 % граждан»… Как понять, насколько достоверны те или иные данные? Каким образом происходят подсчеты? Что учитывается, а что остается за кадром?

This short early twentieth century biography of Robert Louis Stevenson by polymath Chesterton and journalist Nicoll is also sometimes entitled ‘The Characteristics of Robert Louis Stevenson.’ Each author wrote a section of the whole. This recording is of the third edition which differs structurally from the first edition and has some additional material. - Summary by David Wales

A short collection of Ballads by the German poet and polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe based on German and other European and Asian legends (Summary by Alan Mapstone)

Reasonable Hope – Daily Reflections for mathHi, this is Dave. Welcome to Reasonable Hope.We live in a world that often feels divided and fragile. Many of us have experienced that personally, either through loss, broken relationships, difficult seasons, or simply the weight of everyday life. If we’re honest, hope can sometimes feel out of reach.And yet, through all of life’s ups and downs, one thing has remained steady for me is hope. Not wishful thinking, but a hope grounded in reason.This podcast is our invitation to share that journey with you.These reflections are an attempt to help ...