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  Science Be Dammed - How Ignoring...

  Eric Kuhn, John Fleck

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  Science Be Dammed is an alarming reminder of the high stakes in the management—and perils in the mismanagement—of water in the western United States. It seems deceptively simple: even when clear evidence was available that the Colorado River could not sustain ambitious dreaming and planning by decision-makers throughout the twentieth century, river planners and political operatives irresponsibly made the least sustainable and most dangerous long-term decisions. 
   
   
   
  Eric Kuhn and John Fleck delve into rarely reported early studies, showing that scientists warned as early as the 1920s that there was not enough water for the farms and cities boosters wanted to build. Contrary to a common myth that the authors of the Colorado River Compact did the best they could with limited information, Kuhn and Fleck show that development boosters selectively chose the information needed to support their dreams, ignoring inconvenient science that suggested a more cautious approach. 
   
   
   
  Focused on both science and policy, Kuhn and Fleck unravel the tangled web that has constructed the current crisis. Understanding how mistakes were made is crucial to understanding our contemporary problems. Science Be Dammed offers important lessons in the age of climate change about the necessity of seeking out the best science to support the decisions we make.

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  Why Do the Black Kids Sit...

  Wesley Calder

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  Why Do the Black Kids Sit Together? A Fresh Take on Race Conversations 
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  Are you looking to progress in your understanding of race conversations and gain profound insights into racial self-segregation behaviors? 
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  Algorithms

  Panos Louridas

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  Digital technology runs on algorithms, sets of instructions that describe how to do something efficiently. Application areas range from search engines to tournament scheduling, DNA sequencing, and machine learning. Arguing that every educated person today needs to have some understanding of algorithms and what they do, in this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Panos Louridas offers an introduction to algorithms that is accessible to nonspecialists. Louridas explains not just what algorithms are but also how they work, offering a wide range of examples and keeping mathematics to a minimum. 
   
   
   
  After discussing what an algorithm does and how its effectiveness can be measured, Louridas covers three of the most fundamental applications areas: graphs, which describe networks, from eighteenth-century problems to today's social networks; searching, and how to find the fastest way to search; and sorting, and the importance of choosing the best algorithm for particular tasks. He then presents larger-scale applications: PageRank, Google's founding algorithm; and neural networks and deep learning. Finally, Louridas describes how all algorithms are nothing more than simple moves with pen and paper, and how from such a humble foundation rise all their spectacular achievements.

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  Data Virtualization

  Mark Jackson

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  In the age of digital transformation, managing and integrating data effectively is crucial for organizational success. "Mastering Data Virtualization" is your comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing data virtualization, a revolutionary approach that simplifies data access and integration without the need for physical data replication. 
  This book provides a deep dive into the fundamentals of data virtualization, from its core concepts and architecture to its real-world applications and future trends. 
  "Mastering Data Virtualization" equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to harness the power of data virtualization. Transform your data management practices, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation with this essential guide to modern data integration. 
   

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  Comet Madness - How the 1910...

  Richard J. Goodrich

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  Since the dawn of civilization, humans had believed comets were evil portents. In 1705, Edmond Halley liberated humanity from these primordial superstitions, proving that Newtonian mechanics rather than the will of the gods brought comets into our celestial neighborhood. Despite this scientific advance, when Halley's Comet returned in 1910, newspapers gleefully provoked a global hysteria that unfolded with tragic consequences. 
   
   
   
  In Comet Madness, author and historian Richard J. Goodrich examines the 1910 appearance of Halley's Comet and the ensuing frenzy sparked by media manipulation, bogus science, and outright deception. 
   
   
   
  As the comet neared Earth, scientists and journalists alike scrambled to get the story straight as citizens the world over panicked. 
   
   
   
  As a result, workmen shelved their tools, farmers refused to plant crops they would never harvest, and formerly reliable people stopped paying their creditors. Others suffered mental breakdowns, and some took their own lives. 
   
   
   
  Comet Madness reveals how humans confront the unknown, how scientists learn about the world we inhabit, and how certain people—from outright hucksters to opportunistic journalists—harness fear to produce a profit.

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  HBR Guide to Generative AI for...

  Elisa Farri, Gabriele Rosani

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  Leverage gen AI to save time, innovate faster, and lead effectively. 
   
   
   
  You're probably aware that generative AI can output quality text and create stunning images in seconds. But smart managers are now using gen AI for high-level work—problem-solving, driving innovation, strategic thinking, and dozens of other applications. Managers who develop their generative AI capabilities will soon be leaping ahead of those who don't. Fortunately, you can start today and see immediate results. 
   
   
   
  The HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers is packed with practical tips, prompts, and case studies to accelerate and improve countless aspects of your work. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn how to run smart experiments; boost your productivity; determine the right collaboration mode—a co-pilot or a co-thinker; dialogue with AI for better decision-making; be aware of the risks and avoid traps; and capitalize on your gen AI-enabled mindset.

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