Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic...

This informative book covers all the fundamental topics of information theory including entropy, data compression, and network information theory. With clear explanations and a summary at the end of each chapter, the book provides readers with a solid understanding of the theory and its applications. Plus, historical notes after each chapter help to reinforce key concepts.

Blueprint by Nicholas A. Christakis explores the idea that our genes not only affect our bodies and behaviors, but also influence the ways we form societies. Christakis offers many examples, from historical cultures to modern online communities, to prove that we are innately programmed for love, friendship, cooperation, and learning. Despite our violent past, our social blueprint for goodness cannot be escaped. By exploring our evolutionary roots, Blueprint shows that our genes have shaped societies for our welfare, and societies continue to shape our genes today.

Unlock the secrets of healthy aging with The Longevity Solution. Renowned researchers Dr. James DiNicolantonio and Dr. Jason Fung provide five easy-to-follow steps for a longer, healthier life, drawing on evidence from years of medical research and clinical practice. Learn the dietary habits of the world’s healthiest, longest-lived humans for a model of what and how to eat. Discover the benefits of intermittent fasting, calorie restriction, and consuming proper ratios of protein and fats. Explore the key roles of red wine, tea, and coffee in optimizing health and how salt can be your ally. Put cutting-edge science into practice for a healthier, fuller life with The Longevity Solution.

"Reintroduce natural movement to your lifestyle with this revolutionary fitness system that focuses on basic skills like walking, running, and climbing. Creator Erwan Le Corre believes we have become "zoo-humans" living movement-impoverished lives, causing physical, mental, and spiritual suffering. Instead of training parts of our bodies, we need simplicity, meaning, purpose, inspiration, and enjoyment. With countless techniques and movement variations, this book inspires building a strong and flexible body and forming oneself into a mindful, skillful, and physically capable human being."

"Unravel the mysteries of human prehistory through groundbreaking technological innovations in genomics and ancient DNA extraction. Discover how genomics, alongside archeology, linguistics, and the written word, have revolutionized our understanding of our own species. In this must-read book, the author showcases the importance of the Genomic Revolution, along with ancient DNA studies, in deconstructing racial hierarchies and revealing the deep history of human inequality."

"Unlock the secrets of the universe with this revolutionary tome by physics and computer science genius Stephen Wolfram. Over a decade in the making, this 1,280-page masterpiece gives readers a fundamental new way of modeling complex systems. Discover how cellular automata can accurately reproduce patterns found in nature, from tree branches to leopard spots. Written in a style that is easy to understand even for non-techies, this book is awe-inspiring and packed with stunning graphics that showcase the beauty of Wolfram's ideas."

"Perilous Interventions" is a revealing account of the United Nations Security Council's hasty and careless decisions on the use of force in some of the world's most volatile regions. From Libya to Syria, Yemen to Crimea, and even India's past interventions in Sri Lanka, this book exposes the disastrous consequences of ill-thought-out interventions. Written by Hardeep Singh Puri, India's former envoy to the UN, this book sheds light on the whimsical decision-making of some of the Council's permanent members.

Discover the ancient secret to improving your health with this revolutionary guide to fasting. Written by a leading nephrologist who has successfully used fasting protocols with over 1,000 patients, this book explains the benefits of fasting, who can benefit from it, and the different fasting methods you can use. With practical tips and easy-to-understand explanations, this guide makes fasting as a therapeutic approach simple and accessible for everyone. Plus, with tools like a 7-Day Kick-Start Fasting Plan and healing liquid recipes, you'll have everything you need to get started on your fasting journey.