Book description
"A delightful global tour of how humans think and play, led by one of our finest mathematical storytellers." -- Ben Orlin, author of Math Games with Bad Drawings Where should you move first in Connect 4? What is the best property in Monopoly? And how can pi help you win rock paper scissors? Spanning millennia, oceans and continents, countries and cultures, Around the World in Eighty Games gleefully explores how mathematics and games have always been deeply intertwined. Renowned mathematician Marcus du Sautoy investigates how games provided the first opportunities for deep mathematical insight into the world, how understanding math can help us play games better, and how both math and games are integral to human psychology and culture. For as long as there have been people, there have been games, and for nearly as long, we have been exploring and discovering mathematics. A grand adventure, Around the World in Eighty Games teaches us not just how games are won, but how they, and their math, shape who we are.
Jigsaw
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FlyGuardX
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NexusNomad
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Fire Queen
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Vagabond Warrior
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Winter Bite
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Twinkle Cutlass
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Vixen
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MysticMingle
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Troubled Chick
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Twinkle Cocoa
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Silent
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Fennel Dove
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Handsome
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Mr. Spy
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Demo Tequila
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears.
High-Fructose
With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§ Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend! This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
PixelPathfinder
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's an essential part of my day. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers! I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance!
JesterZilla
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
Mr. Wholesome
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience