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Playful and informative, this book is perfect for any math or literature enthusiast. Feels like catching up with a smart friend over good coffee. The structure can be a bit jumpy, as if the author was saying "Here's a cool thing... and here's another cool thing..." but that only adds to the charm.

Prof. Hart also gives public/online lectures on fun topics like "the maths of B-movie monsters" and "how to prove 1 = 0 and other maths illusions" (details on her Gresham College web page).

Part road-tripping adventure, part anti-capitalist cautionary tale. This one will stay with you after you've turned the last page.

Great little guide that belongs on every writer‘s shelf. Especially enjoyed the fact checking exercises sprinkled throughout.

Emily Levesque does a great job of communicating the fascination and adventure of astronomy. She has a gift for metaphor that makes complicated science accessible. Don't be surprised if, after finishing this book, you feel the urge to book an eclipse tour, or just to go outside at night and stare up at the stars.

Compelling arguments for taking back your online life, presented through a political and social rather than technical lens. This is THE book to give your friends who "don't care about privacy" because "they have nothing to hide."

An engaging read for non-scientists interested in the history and cultural impact of 10 important equations.

Robert Crease is an enthusiastic guide who takes care to show the process, as well as the literal meaning, of each equation. As he vividly shows, we can experience the joy of understanding logical proof with the Pythagorean theorem, the revelations of natural law with Newton's F=ma, and sheer beauty with Euler's equation. And who could resist the re-casting of thermodynamics research as an actual Shakespeare play?

I will admit that I got lost once we got to relativity, quantum theory, and uncertainty. These subjects may just not be for me. In any event, the first 60% of the book was a pleasure to read even with my limited background, and I'll probably return to the rest of it as I learn more math.

The author helpfully breaks down the topics by company stage, showing how requirements change as a company goes from "2 founders on their laptops" to 100 employees or more. There are a few stories along the way that highlight how cybersecurity decisions (or lack thereof) can either come back to bite you, or help you dodge expensive pitfalls.

By definition, the material is a little dry, so I'd recommend this more as a reference book when you want to get up to speed on a particular topic. For technical founders, this book is speaking your language. For anyone from sales, finance, or product development -- read this now so you can plan for intelligent growth.

Insightful research on the formative education of 3 generations of Black American mathematicians. This is a story that doesn't seem to have been told in detail yet, and one with important lessons for educators everywhere.

The book highlights the importance of family, community , and skilled teachers, as well as the impact of historical events like the space race. It would have been interesting to hear about the subjects’ work — what contributions they made to mathematics, how they came up with their ideas, etc. — but that would probably be a whole other book.