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  The Datapreneurs - The Promise...

  Bob Muglia, Steve Hamm

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  A leader in the data economy explains how we arrived at AI—and how we can navigate its future.In The Datapreneurs, Bob Muglia helps us understand how innovation in data and information technology have led us to AI—and how this technology must shape our future. The long-time Microsoft executive, former CEO of Snowflake, and current tech investor maps the evolution of the modern data stack and how it has helped build today's economy and society. And he explains how humanity must create a new social contract for the artificial general intelligence (AGI)—autonomous machines intelligent as people—that he expects to arrive in less than a decade.Muglia details his personal experience in the foundational years of computing and data analytics, including with Bill Gates and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and others that are not household names—yet. He builds upon Isaac Asimov's Laws of Robotics to explore the moral, ethical, and legal implications of today's smart machines, and how a combination of human and machine intelligence could create an era of progress and prosperity where all the people on Earth can have what they need and want without destroying our natural environment.

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  Shikake - The Japanese Art of...

  Naohiro Matsumura

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  We are living in a time when behavioral change is necessary for our health and survival. Yet we find it exceedingly difficult to transform our own habits, let alone those of other people. Enter Naohiro Matsumura, whose powerful new design method is as astonishingly simple in its logic as it is sophisticated in its psychology. It allows any of us to address challenges in our homes, our public spaces, and our social interactions.As Matsumura shows, a shikake—or "device" in Japanese—is a design that exerts influence on us through subtle nudging, rather than direct command; it encourages a particular behavior without telling its (often unwitting) user the primary purpose of that behavior. For example: footprints in a store guide shoppers and keep them socially distant; a basketball hoop placed over a trash can entices children to tidy up their rooms; a symbol of a shrine in a public square encourages respectfulness; and a staircase painted to look like piano keys prompts exercise through play.Combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with the lessons of behavioral economics, Matsumura reveals how to identify the hidden design cues that already shape our world, and how shikakes can help us confront some of the most pressing challenges of our era, from pandemics to declining civic engagement to climate change and beyond.

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  Investing for Beginners:...

  Samuel Feron

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  Focus On Sustainable Wealth Creation Rather Than Quick Gains With This Beginner-Friendly Guide to Mastering Investments 
  Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? 
  Do you dream of achieving financial freedom and building wealth for yourself and your family? 
  It’s no secret that we all want to be financially free one day. 
  We all want to wake up in the morning with a smile on our face without having to go to our boring 9 to 5 or worry about paying our next bills. 
  This audiobook takes you on a step-by-step exploration of various investment avenues, providing valuable insights, practical strategies, and proven techniques that will help you make informed decisions and reap the rewards of successful investing. 
  From the fundamentals of the stock market to the intricacies of index funds, options trading, cryptocurrency, and real estate, this audiobook covers a wide range of investment opportunities, ensuring that you have a well-rounded understanding of the diverse ways to grow your wealth. 
  Discover:The fundamentals of the stock market and how to assess individual stocks for investment.The benefits of index funds and how they provide diversified exposure to the market.How to identify and minimize risks associated with investments, ensuring that your hard-earned money is protected.The power of options trading and how to generate income or protect your portfolio.The rise of cryptocurrency and how to navigate this exciting but volatile market.The wealth-building potential of real estate and how to invest wisely in properties. 
  And more! 
  With practical examples and actionable advice, Samuel Feron simplifies complex investment concepts, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of each strategy.Scroll up, Get Your Copy Now, and Start Your Investing Journey!

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  Getting Good with Money - Pay...

  Jessi Fearon

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  Managing your money and finances can be stressful and can take a toll on your relationships and well-being. But it doesn't have to be that way. Join certified financial coach and mom Jessi Fearon as she helps you get a handle on your finances and lays out the doable steps her family took to pay off all their debts--including their mortgage!--and pursue their dreams, all on a $47,000-a-year salary. 
  Jessi Fearon vividly remembers the day she broke down, knowing that her family could not pay the bills with a second baby on the way. Like many Americans, they were overwhelmed by debt and living paycheck to paycheck, wondering if it was possible to ever get ahead or even catch up. But on that day, something changed, and she and her husband decided to make a drastic lifestyle change that would put them back on the path toward their dreams. 
  Their decision not only allowed her to stay home with their children, but in two years, they were able to pay off their consumer debt, and, in six years, they paid off their home mortgage--all on their $47,000-a-year income. And now she shares what she's learned with others who are struggling just like she once did. 
  With been-there wisdom and step-by-step help, Jessi gives you the tools you need to:Take control of your finances with practical first steps to budgeting and understanding debtIdentify the four different ways we struggle with money and how each one affects the way we manage--or mismanage--our moneyReplace the lies you've been taught about moneyDiscover money-saving apps, financial tips, and ideas for generating additional income to pay off debt more quickly 
  Take it from Jessi: you don't need a finance degree or a six-figure income to build a great life for your family. Getting Good with Money will inspire, encourage, and equip you to achieve financial freedom that lasts. 
  Praise for Getting Good with Money: 
  "In the age of consumerism, Jessi brings calm into the chaos of living financially strapped by encouraging and guiding families to discover the beauty of living in financial freedom. No matter the size of your income, Getting Good with Money will lead you toward the stability you crave." 
  --Alli Worthington, bestselling author of Standing Strong 
    
    
   

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  Entrepreneurship - A Very Short...

  Paul Westhead, Mike Wright

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  There has been an explosion of interest in entrepreneurs in the popular media, as well as in business, policy, and education. But what do entrepreneurs do? What is entrepreneurship and why is it important? What is distinctive about entrepreneurs? And where do they come from?In this Very Short Introduction Paul Westhead and Mike Wright weave a pathway through the debates about entrepreneurship, providing a guide to the entrepreneurial process. They look at how the actions of entrepreneurs are shaped by the external environment and availability of resources, consider the types of organizations in which entrepreneurs can be found, and look at the diversity in their backgrounds, experience, and how they think and learn. Lastly, they consider the impact that entrepreneurs have on modern market economies and look at the future of entrepreneurship in our increasingly globalized world.

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  The Pyramid of Success -...

  Jim Harrick, John Wooden

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  The Pyramid of Success by Coach Jim Harrick with Coach John WoodenLearn to Compete at the Highest Levels!Today's leaders are increasingly called upon to be coaches - to "psyche up" their employees and co-workers, to inspire teamwork, and to help their organization outperform the competition. At the same time, they need to inspire and maintain a work/ life balance with their families as well.In this exciting program, Coach Jim Harrick, head coach of the 1995 NCAA Champion UCLA Bruins, will show you how to maintain focus in all areas of life, and help you develop an attitude that will make you a winner in any endeavor. He'll also discuss the famous "Pyramid of Success" - a timeless blueprint for how to live a meaningful life-with its creator, John Wooden.As Coach Harrick shares his hard-earned insights, you'll learn how to:*Foster individual growth within a team framework*Encourage team members to apply internal standards for excellence*Remain adaptable and view adversity as a challenge*Communicate clearly and understand the importance of listening*Compete with the top players in today's high-pressure world*Use the provided "action steps" to implement the coaches' principles for an immediate positive impactWhether or not you're a sports fan, you'll recognize how the philosophies of coaches Harrick and Wooden transcend the world of athletics to provide lessons in any arena.

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