[BlindMath] Audiobook in Probability and Topology

[Bhavya shah]

Dear Ralph,

Thanks for your suggestion! However, I was looking for human-read
audiobooks; my college already provides me my material in an
accessible scanned e-format.

Thanks.

On 6/18/21, Ralf Elberskirch at GMX via BlindMath <blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Bhavya!
>
> I need to correct my link:
> https://www.sciaccess.net/en/InftyReader/
>
> Regards, Ralf
>
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
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> Elberskirch at GMX via BlindMath
> Gesendet: Freitag, 18. Juni 2021 09:37
> An: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
> Cc: Ralf Elberskirch at GMX
> Betreff: Re: [BlindMath] Audiobook in Probability and Topology
>
> Hello Bhavya!
>
> You could try to scan PDF resource or paper resource with inftyreader.
> From the *.imlx Format chattyinfty (also as demo) can create a daisy audio
> book.
> See https://www.sciacess.net/en/InftyReader/
> (The link is entered manually.)
>
> Check also books at RFB&D.
>
> Kind regards
> Ralf
>
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: BlindMath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] Im Auftrag von Bhavya
> shah via BlindMath
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 16. Juni 2021 22:50
> An: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics
> Cc: Bhavya shah
> Betreff: [BlindMath] Audiobook in Probability and Topology
>
> Dear all,
>
> I am a blind freshman at Stanford interested in mathematics. So far, I
> have taken coursework in multi-variable calculus, linear algebra,
> abstract algebra, and combinatorics, and will be taking a class
> starting next week in probability and topology. I do not use Braille
> or tactile graphics, so I am a very oral and mental learner in
> general. I have never used audiobooks in the past, but I think I might
> benefit from them, whether as a supplement to my classwork or just to
> self-study some topic that catches my fancy. In that regard, I would
> truly appreciate any thoughts on the following:
> * What are some good resources to find recorded audio of college Math
> textbooks? Naturally, the reader must have been thorough and clear in
> verbalizing dense math equations. I am aware of Learning Ally, though
> am yet to try it.
> * I will receive the book (Grimmett & Welsh's Probability: An
> Introduction) in an accessible electronic format (with Math ML and
> all). But is is this or another equivalent book (which must cover
> "probability (random variables, independence and correlation,
> concentration bounds, the central limit theorem) and topology (metric
> spaces, point-set topology, continuous maps, compactness, Brouwer's
> fixed point and the Borsuk-Ulam theorem)") available as an audiobook?
>
> I am not a fan of reading Math ML with my screen reader, so am trying
> to experiment with different modalities of consuming mathematical
> content. All recommendations and inputs would be greatly welcome!
>
> Best Regards
> Bhavya Shah
>
> Stanford University | Class of 2024
> E-mail Address: bhavya.shah125 at gmail.com
> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavyashah125/
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Best Regards
Bhavya Shah
Stanford University | Class of 2024
E-mail Address: bhavya.shah125 at gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavyashah125/