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  The Engineering Executive's...

  Will Larson

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  As an engineering manager, you almost always have someone in your company to turn to for advice: a peer on another team, your manager, or even the head of engineering. But who do you turn to if you're the head of engineering? Engineering executives have a challenging learning curve, and many folks excitedly start their first executive role only to leave frustrated within the first eighteen months. 
   
   
   
  In this book, author Will Larson shows you ways to obtain your first executive job and quickly ramp up to meet the challenges you may not have encountered in non-executive roles: measuring engineering for both engineers and the CEO, company-scoped headcount planning, communicating successfully across a growing organization, and figuring out what people actually mean when they keep asking for a "technology strategy." 
   
   
   
  This book explains how to get an engineering executive job, negotiate the contract, and onboard at your new company; run an engineering planning process and communicate effectively with the organization; direct the core meetings necessary to operate an effective engineering organization; hire, onboard, and run performance management; manage yourself and remain effective through many challenges; and leave the job when the time is right.

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  The Wolverine Way

  Douglas H. Chadwick, Rick Ridgeway

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  Glutton, demon of destruction, symbol of slaughter, mightiest of wilderness villains . . . The wolverine comes marked with a reputation based on myth and fancy. Yet this enigmatic animal is more complex than the legends that surround it. With a shrinking wilderness and global warming, the future of the wolverine is uncertain. The Wolverine Way reveals the natural history of this species and the forces that threaten its future, engagingly told by Douglas Chadwick, who volunteered with the Glacier Wolverine Project. This five-year study in Glacier National Park—which involved dealing with blizzards, grizzlies, sheer mountain walls, and other daily challenges to survival—uncovered key missing information about the wolverine's habitat, social structure, and reproduction habits. Wolverines, according to Chadwick, are the land equivalent of polar bears in regard to the impacts of global warming. The plight of wolverines adds to the call for wildlife corridors that connect existing habitat that is proposed by the Freedom to Roam coalition.

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  Unlocking Data Insights:...

  Michael Lawson

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  "Unlocking Data Insights: Mastering Data Science for Impact: Harnessing Big Data for Smarter Decisions," is a complete guide for anyone who wants to use data to make wise, consequential judgments. 
  This book delivers you with the skills and expertness required to successfully navigate the rapidly growing fields of big data and data science-whether you are a business professional, an aspiring data scientist, or just an inquisitive student. 
  The book encompasses all forms of the whole data science process and keeps track of all the various topics, starting from basic principles in data science to very sophisticated techniques of machine learning.  
  In addition to the teaching of strong tools and algorithms for extracting insightful information, you will also learn how to gather, clean, and analyze data. Based on this, case studies and real examples of business application in all fields, like healthcare and finance, are expected to be applied to actual problems following the study material. 
  It accentuates data ethics, responsible AI usage, and excellent data storytelling besides technical skills. While being an enabler of change or quality in decision-making, it is imperative to understand the human facet of data if an impression needs to be created. 
  Unlocking Data Insights makes readers really think about data-the kind of thinking that will make their thinking better informed and strategic. Unlocking Data Insights will give you new opportunities and drive success by helping you understand data-driven insights, either by managing a team or developing your own skill set.

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  Information Theory for Beginners...

  James Ferry

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  "Information Theory for Beginners: Demystifying Information Theory. A Beginner's Guide" is an accessible and comprehensive beginner's guide that unravels the complexities of information theory, making it easily understandable for readers new to the subject. Whether you're a student, researcher, or enthusiast eager to delve into the fascinating world of information theory, this book serves as your indispensable companion on the journey to mastering this fundamental discipline. 
  In this book, author [Insert Author Name] takes readers on a captivating exploration of information theory, from its foundational principles to its practical applications in various fields. Through clear explanations, illustrative examples, and engaging anecdotes, readers will gain a deep understanding of key concepts such as entropy, Shannon's information theory, coding theory, and more. 
  With a focus on simplicity and clarity, "Information Theory for Beginners" breaks down complex topics into digestible chunks, empowering readers to grasp the underlying principles of information theory without getting lost in technical jargon. Whether you're interested in understanding the mathematics behind data compression, error correction, or cryptography, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the intricacies of information theory with confidence. 
  "Information Theory for Beginners: Demystifying Information Theory. A Beginner's Guide" is not just a book—it's your gateway to unlocking the secrets of information theory and gaining a deeper appreciation for the remarkable insights and innovations that have emerged from this field. Whether you're embarking on your academic journey or simply seeking to broaden your intellectual horizons, this beginner's guide will inspire and enlighten you on the fascinating journey through the world of information theory. 
   

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  Are the Planets Inhabited? - A...

  E. Walter Maunder

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  A fascinating piece of historical scientific writing, written in 1913 by E. Walter Maunder (F.R.A.S.), the Superintendent of the Solar Dept. at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. The book is a snapshot in time showing the evolution of thinking on the solar system and cosmology. The author considers, in fine detail, the plausibility of life on other planets within our solar system, the requirements for such life, and the barriers that life faces. Whilst many of the beliefs and conventions stated within the book are now out of date, it is enlightening to hear how theories and opinions have changed in just over 100 years. This is perfect listening for anyone with an interest in scientific history and cosmology.

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  Saving Ourselves from Big Car

  David Obst

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  Cars are killing people and making the planet uninhabitable. Crashes take the lives of more than a million people each year. Air pollution linked to motor vehicles contributes to even more untimely deaths. Highways and unsafe streets have devastated cities, yet traffic congestion still swallows up countless hours. And carbon emissions from transportation are a key driver of climate change, which threatens to make the world unlivable. Why do we still worship at the altar of the car? How can we find alternatives that are healthier for the planet and ourselves? 
    
  This book exposes how "Big Car"—the complex of companies in the automobile, oil, insurance, media, and concrete industries that promote and entrench car dependence—has pursued profit at the expense of the common good. David Obst explores how Big Car gained almost immeasurable influence over our lives, weighing the benefits and the costs of reliance on private automobiles. He details how industry covered up the harms of lead additives, fought against seatbelts, and continues to fund climate-change denialism. Obst considers the future of mobility, surveying how cities are experimenting with forms of transportation that offer alternatives to the dominance of cars. Provocative and comprehensive, Saving Ourselves from Big Car is a wake-up call for us to change how we use cars before it's too late.

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