Audiobooks by Robin Wilson

Sum Stories: Equations and Their Origins

"Can one prove that 1 + 1 = 2? How long is the coastline of Britain? Which US president proved Pythagoras's theorem on right-angled triangles? Who originated the quadratic equation we learned at school? In how many ways can you tile your bathroom? Is there a formula for prime numbers? How often are two winning lottery numbers consecutive? Who was the witch of Agnesi? What is 'the most important theorem in mathematics'? Who scratched mathematical equations on a Dublin bridge? What is a 'space-filling curve'? Must all infinities be the same size? These and many other questions are answered in this book which presents eighteen 'Stories' featuring famous mathematical equations and their historical development. The equations arise from geometry, arithmetic, algebra, calculus, combinatorics, number theory, and mathematical logic, and range over 4,000 years from early counting and circle measurement via Renaissance algebra to fractal geometry, and from the geometry of the ancient Greeks via the development of calculus to Boolean algebra and computing. Presented in a straightforward, intelligible, and entertaining manner, Sum Stories is written for general audiences of all ages with an interest in mathematics and its historical development."

Robin Wilson (Author), Tim Treloar (Narrator)

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Who is God Now?: Hope in God after Betrayal

"Who is God Now? Hope in God after Betrayal is for the woman whose heart has been shattered by her husband’s unfaithfulness, infidelity, pornography use, emotional affairs, addictions, or any other cause of marital betrayal, and who seeks a Biblical context for both suffering and hope. God’s attributes come into sharp focus in a practical and biblically accurate manner, drawn from the author’s own experiences of healing from the unthinkable. The author meditates on who God is, shares examples from Scripture, and offers realistic ways the reader can apply this knowledge to her own life. Who is God Now? Hope in God after Betrayal describes truths and characteristics of God, offering to be a springboard to a new, flourishing relationship with Jesus Christ that will help to carry the reader through and beyond her own devastating journey and recovery. Authors Bio: Robin Wilson Robin Wilson has been there, and has asked, “Why?” “How?” and “Who are You, Lord?” Robin began to understand God’s character in new ways as He walked her through the trauma of marital betrayal, and began healing her heart. On that journey, Robin experienced and learned to understand our Lord’s love, trustworthiness, and healing firsthand. Now, her heart’s desire is to share the truth of God’s character with women who also are on the journey of recovery from betrayal and searching for their own answers. Christy Bottom A middle school English teacher for 20+ years, Christy Bottom not only is skilled at encouraging others to excel in their writing, but she also is an accomplished author of works published in several literary magazines and newspapers. Christy’s most important work, however, is sharing the hopeful and heartening news of the Gospel with others. Christy is a wife, mother, teacher, and avid reader, who enjoys regular Bible study, travel, and time with her family."

Christy Bottom, Robin Wilson (Author), Melissa Fabregas (Narrator)

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Number Theory: A Very Short Introduction

"Number theory is the branch of mathematics that is primarily concerned with the counting numbers. Of particular importance are the prime numbers, the 'building blocks' of our number system. The subject is an old one, dating back over two millennia to the ancient Greeks, and for many years has been studied for its intrinsic beauty and elegance, not least because several of its challenges are so easy to state that everyone can understand them, and yet no one has ever been able to resolve them. But number theory has also recently become of great practical importance—in the area of cryptography, where the security of your credit card, and indeed of the nation's defense, depends on a result concerning prime numbers that dates back to the eighteenth century. Recent years have witnessed other spectacular developments, such as Andrew Wiles's proof of 'Fermat's last theorem' (unproved for over 250 years) and some exciting work on prime numbers. In this Very Short Introduction Robin Wilson introduces the main areas of classical number theory, both ancient and modern. Drawing on the work of many of the greatest mathematicians of the past, such as Euclid, Fermat, Euler, and Gauss, he situates some of the most interesting and creative problems in the area in their historical context."

Robin Wilson (Author), Al Kessel (Narrator)

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