In a lake there's a patch of lily pads doubling in size every day. It takes 48 days for the patch to cover the entire lake, how long does it take to cover half of the lake? System 1 - fast, intuitive thinking - says 24 days. System 2 - slower logical thinking - says 47 days. System 3 Thinking looks more closely at the question and comes to a different conclusion, that after 48 days the patch would cover much of an ocean, not a lake. But this book isn't about puzzles, its central theme is … [Read more...] about System 3 Thinking by Stephen K Lee
Understanding Artificial Intelligence by Evlyn Faintes
Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere these days. This book provides a simple introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI). It explains what it is, how it works and how it's used in the real world to do all sorts of wonderful things. For example, powering intelligent personal assistants such as Amazon's Alexa, undertaking facial recognition and making decisions about who to hire and fire. Not to mention all those clever robots on production lines and in warehouses, and chatbots that … [Read more...] about Understanding Artificial Intelligence by Evlyn Faintes
PHYSICS My love: Story of Physics for Everyone by Shuvadip Ganguli
This is an elementary introduction to the fascinating world of Physics. The chief aim of this book is to increase the interest of school students and others (without science background) about Physics. The subject matter is presented in a very simple way without mathematical calculations, so that, everyone can understand easily. Targeted Age Group:: 15-65 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I am always interested in writing books. Books in which I can put my scientific thoughts that … [Read more...] about PHYSICS My love: Story of Physics for Everyone by Shuvadip Ganguli
Secret Formulas by M.L. Howard
Secret Formulas is a short-read book about formulas which are often the key ingredient to a successful business. Contents include: Introduction: The Eureka Archimedes Principle What is a secret formula? The difference between a secret formula and a winning formula How modifying an existing formula can open up new business opportunities Case Study: The famous Coca-Cola formula and how it was guarded for many years Secret formulas that have yet to be discovered The basics on how to … [Read more...] about Secret Formulas by M.L. Howard
Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads
Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads Hans Rosling challenges everything you thought you knew about the world in his groundbreaking book, Factfulness. Think you know what percent of the world is vaccinated? Or many people have access to electricity? Rosling proves that whatever you think, you're most likely wrong. Learn how to fight your own personal bias and get a more realistic perspective on the world with Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong about the World — and Why Things … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads
Precise-Rewritten Method: Exact Trigonometric Ratios by Bhava Nath Dahal
New methods for trigonometric ratios for all angles and polygons. Targeted Age Group:: Mathematicians and Students What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I am Amatuer Mathematician not a professional mathematician. So, this work, we can say as hobby. … [Read more...] about Precise-Rewritten Method: Exact Trigonometric Ratios by Bhava Nath Dahal
Bargain Book: Fifty Clever Bastards by Martin Fone
Have you ever stopped to wonder who invented the magnetic strip and PIN on your credit card, the ATM, the computer mouse, the conference call facility on your office phone, the telephone – all things that we take for granted as we go about our daily life? Have you assumed that their light-bulb moment opened up the path to untold fame and fortune? The ability to spot a problem and develop a solution is a truly wonderful and awe-inspiring gift but for many inventors that is the easy bit. Each … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Fifty Clever Bastards by Martin Fone
Buyer’s Guide: So What’s Next! by G J Griffiths
Targeted Age Group:: Age 14 to adult Category: Children and Young Adult Books Print book price range: $12.99 eBook price range: $2.99 About So What's Next!: Molly Pearson is a young Biology teacher with two passions in her life: a strong commitment to protecting wildlife; and a desire to encourage the children in her classes to feel the same enthusiasm for Nature. When her class decide they would like to restore the school’s neglected and vandalized nature corner her hopes are raised … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: So What’s Next! by G J Griffiths
Transparent Universe by S.F. van der Meulen
Ever wondered why no special particles come out of a light bulb? Why objects are flexible or vibrant? Why we always notice the same group of particles in the Universe? Why science has never really understood gravity or light speed? Or why a nuclear explosion really occurs? These things and more are fully explained. Humans think in the form of shapes and motion and that is exactly how to perceive particles and their nature in the Universe. The Universe is no mathematical equation, I write no … [Read more...] about Transparent Universe by S.F. van der Meulen
