Book description
Too often math gets a bad rap, characterized as dry and difficult. But, Alex Bellos says, "math can be inspiring and brilliantly creative. Mathematical thought is one of the great achievements of the human race, and arguably the foundation of all human progress. The world of mathematics is a remarkable place." Bellos has traveled all around the globe and has plunged into history to uncover fascinating stories of mathematical achievement, from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of the Zen master of origami, one of the hottest areas of mathematical work today. Taking us into the wilds of the Amazon, he tells the story of a tribe there who can count only to five and reports on the latest findings about the math instinct--including the revelation that ants can actually count how many steps they've taken. Journeying to the Bay of Bengal, he interviews a Hindu sage about the brilliant mathematical insights of the Buddha, while in Japan he visits the godfather of Sudoku and introduces the brainteasing delights of mathematical games. Exploring the mysteries of randomness, he explains why it is impossible for our iPods to truly randomly select songs. In probing the many intrigues of that most beloved of numbers, pi, he visits with two brothers so obsessed with the elusive number that they built a supercomputer in their Manhattan apartment to study it. Throughout, the journey is enhanced with a wealth of intriguing illustrations, such as of the clever puzzles known as tangrams and the crochet creation of an American math professor who suddenly realized one day that she could knit a representation of higher dimensional space that no one had been able to visualize. Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos is a wonderfully engaging guide who never fails to delight even as he edifies. Here's Looking at Euclid is a rare gem that brings the beauty of math to life.
StorySculptor
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
21st Street
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
MindfulMingle
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WordWanderer
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Bae
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Twisty Freesia
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Cumulo
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Moon Cricket
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Don Stab
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Tacklebox
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Sherm
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Manly Reno
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LoreLoomer
I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Dewdrop Doll
With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
Gothic Slacker
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is a game-changer. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature!
General Finish
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Slint FUBAR
I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Hightower
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Racy Lion
User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is impressive. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
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