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  10 Big Questions of Philosophy

  Robert Lawrence Kuhn

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  Join National Humanities Medal recipient Rebecca Newberger Goldstein and a host of other brilliant minds as they seek to answer ten perennially mystifying questions of philosophy. What is truth? As humans, how can we know what is real? How can the philosophies of science, cosmology, and biology help us understand the mysteries of our existence? In this compelling audio series, Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, creator and host of the hit PBS series Closer to Truth, probes the nature of truth and other heady philosophical questions in intimate conversations with 13 of the world’s greatest thinkers.Kuhn’s respondents include novelist and philosophy professor Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, recipient of the National Humanities Medal and author of Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away; John Cardinal O’Hara Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame Peter van Inwagen, celebrated for his many contributions to contemporary metaphysics; and professor of philosophy at Australian Catholic University and the University of Southern California John Hawthorne, author of the acclaimed collection Metaphysical Essays. Kuhn’s intellect and down-to-earth approach to understanding the complexity of the human condition make him an exceptionally gifted interviewer. As you gaze into the cosmos with Kuhn and his interlocutors, you’ll find your own philosophical curiosity awakened.This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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  Churchill's War Lab - Code...

  Taylor Downing

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  This WWII biography of Britain’s legendary Prime Minister examines his critical role in the military innovations that led to victory. 
   
  Winston Churchill's vital leadership in the allied victory of World War II is undisputed. As a patriot, statesman, and orator, he successfully galvanized a beleaguered nation and helped coordinated a vast international bulwark against fascism. Yet, of his many unique qualities, Churchill's enduring legacy is attributable at least in equal part to his unshakeable fascination for the science of war.  
   
  Churchill's War Lab reveals how Churchill's passion for military history, his inimitable leadership style, and his dedicated support of radical ideas would lead to new technologies and tactics that would enable an allied victory. No war generated more incredible theories, technical advances, and scientific leaps. From the development of radar and the decoding brilliance of Bletchley Park to the study of the D-Day beaches and the use of bouncing bombs, Churchill's War Lab is an enlightening and exciting new take on Churchill as a complex, powerful, and inventive war leader.

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  Data Visualization Guide - 4...

  Alex Campbell

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  Have you ever wondered how you can work with large volumes of data sets? Do you ever think about how you can use these data sets to identify hidden patterns and make an informed decision? Do you know where you can collect this information? Have you ever questioned what you can do with incomplete or incorrect data sets? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. 
  You can use this information to make informed decisions and improve the efficiency and methods in your business. Every business needs to find a way to interpret and analyze large data sets. To do this, you will need to learn more about the different libraries and functions used to improve data sets. Since most data professionals use Python as the base programming language to develop models, this book uses some common libraries and functions from Python to give you a brief introduction to the language. 
  If you are a budding analyst or want to freshen up on your concepts, this book is for you. It has all the basic information you need to help you become a data analyst or scientist. 
  In this book, you will:Learn what data mining is, and how you can apply in different fields.Discover the different components in data mining architecture.Investigate the different tools used for data mining.Uncover what data analysis is and why it’s important.Understand how to prepare for data analysis.Visualize the data.And so much more! 
  So, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of this book now.

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  The Wolf in the Parlor - The...

  John Franklin

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  Of all the things hidden in plain sight, dogs are one of the most enigmatic. They are everywhere, but how much do we really know about where they came from and what the implications are of their place in our world? Jon Franklin set out to find out and ended up spending a decade studying the origins and significance of the dog and its peculiar attachment to humans. As the intellectual pursuit of his subject began to take over Franklin's life, he married a dog lover and was quickly introduced to an ancient and powerful law of nature: Love me, love my dog. Soon Franklin was sharing hearth and home with a soulful and clever poodle named Charlie.And so began one man's journey to the dogs, an odyssey that would take him from a 12,000-year-old grave to a conclusion so remarkable as to change our perception of ourselves. Building on evolutionary science, archaeology, behavioral science, and the firsthand experience of watching his own dog evolve from puppy to family member, Franklin posits that man and dog are more than just inseparable; they are part and parcel of the same creature. Along the way, The Wolf in the Parlor imparts a substantial yet painless education on subjects as far-ranging as psychological evolution and neurochemistry. In this groundbreaking book, master storyteller Franklin shatters the lens through which we see the world and shows us an unexpected, enthralling picture of the human/canine relationship.

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  The Smart Nonprofit - Staying...

  Beth Kanter, Allison H. Fine

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  A pragmatic framework for nonprofit digital transformation that embraces the human-centered nature of your organizationIn The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World, a team of dedicated nonprofit thought leaders delivers a discussion of the information and tools nonprofit staffers and board members need to effectively use artificial intelligence without alienating the human stakeholders and donors on whom they rely.Each chapter of the book offers a narrative discussion of how AI affects a particular functional area in an organization that includes case studies and practical tips for the ethical use of AI. You'll discover explorations of:● The steps you need to take to become a smart nonprofit and how to effectively lead a digitally transformed organization● How to automate program delivery, fundraising, and the back office● Likely future developments in AI for nonprofit work, including a more diverse field of programmers and data scientists and data sovereigntyPerfect for nonprofit leaders, board members, employees, managers, and founders, The Smart Nonprofit also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone interested in the intersection of leadership and technology.

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  A Bad Birdwatcher's Companion

  Simon Barnes

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  Simon Barnes is one of Britain’s leading bird writers and humorists. His weekly column in The Times, his essays for the RSPB magazine and his two books on bad bird-watching have made him one of the characters of the bird world. Here he reads his own illuminating introductions to the fifty main birds of Britain, supported by the distinguishing bird song of each species. He not only gives helpful identifying features, but enriches them with whimsical observations on their characters and tendencies. It is a delightful text, superbly presented by the author himself.

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