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  Teach the Geek to Speak

  Neil Thompson

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  While speaking in public may be a challenge that you have worked hard to avoid, as a STEM professional, one of the fastest ways for you to excel in your field is to become adept at public speaking. In the straight-forward manner that most scientists appreciate, Neil Thompson's Teach the Geek to Speak outlines his proven process for helping you to shift your mindset about speaking in public. Neil even teaches you how to prepare, present, and assess your presentations from beginning to end. An engineer himself, Neil's witty stories will make you laugh and his easy-to-implement strategies for how he overcame his fear of speaking and evolved from a nervous wreck of a presenter into an international speaker at professional conferences around the world will have you on the path to sure success too.

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  Unveiling the Inner Workings of...

  Vines Graener

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  Google's work culture has gained legendary status, earning both admiration and satire. Setting aside the mythology, Schmidt and Rosenberg attribute Google's success to its founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who created an environment attracting top-tier talent. 
  The company employs a rigorous hiring process to select exceptional candidates, seeking brilliance and well-rounded individuals. From executives to entry-level, everyone works in shared office spaces, fostering collaboration across roles and disciplines. Alongside the famed Google perks like pool tables and well-stocked kitchens, these amenities aim to encourage diverse interactions that spark collaboration and creative thinking. 
  Google's management structure is designed to facilitate the free-flowing expansion of ideas, resembling a web more than a pyramid. Emphasizing minimal hierarchy and bureaucratic procedures, employees are encouraged to take action and challenge ideas constructively. Every employee publicly lists personal objectives and key results to clarify goals and priorities.  
  Failure is viewed as a learning opportunity, promoting a proactive approach. 
  This management style leads to spontaneous and successful results.  
  For instance, when irrelevant ads surfaced on a Google search, Page addressed the issue promptly without calling a meeting. This approach allowed a group of engineers to devise a solution over the weekend, demonstrating the company's agility and responsiveness.

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  Strength in Numbers - How Polls...

  G. Elliott Morris

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  Public opinion polling is the ultimate democratic process; it gives every person an equal voice in letting elected leaders know what they need and want. But in the eyes of the public, polls today are tarnished. Recent election forecasts have routinely missed the mark and media coverage of polls has focused solely on predicting winners and losers. 
   
   
   
  In Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott Morris argues that the larger purpose of political polls is to improve democracy, not just predict elections. Whether used by interest groups, the press, or politicians, polling serves as a pipeline from the governed to the government, giving citizens influence they would otherwise lack. No one who believes in democracy can afford to give up on polls; they should commit, instead, to understanding them better. 
   
   
   
  Morris takes listeners from the first semblance of data-gathering in the ancient world through to the development of modern-day scientific polling. He explains how the internet and "big data" have solved many challenges in polling—and created others. He covers the rise of polling aggregation and methods of election forecasting, reveals how data can be distorted and misrepresented, and demystifies the uncertainty of polling. Acknowledging where polls have gone wrong in the past, Morris charts a path for the industry's future.

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  Collected Writings of Edward...

  Edward Leedskalnin

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  The Collected Writings of Edward Leedskalnin is a compilation of two of Leedskalnin's works, Magnetic Current and A Book in Every Home. This eccentric sculptor and amateur scientist devoted most of his life to creating a large complex of megalithic stones that he quarried and carved himself. Edward Leedskalnin was born in Latvia in 1887. Although he only received formal education up to the fourth grade, he was very inquisitive and spent a large part of his youth reading. He was said to be a sickly boy and grew into a small man-reportedly measuring just 5 feet tall and weighing 100 lbs. At age 26, he was engaged to marry a 16-year-old girl named Agnes Skuvst, but the wedding was called off. Accounts differ, some claiming the wedding was canceled the day before it was scheduled and others saying that Leedskalnin was jilted at the altar. Regardless, he was heartbroken and shortly after emigrated to America. After reaching New York in 1912, he continued on to Oregon where he worked for an ax-handle manufacturer. By 1923, he had contracted tuberculosis. The illness prompted him to move to a warmer climate for his health. He chose Florida, where he purchased an undeveloped acre of land in Florida City. It was on this modest plot that he began Rock Gate (later renamed Coral Castle). This ambitious project involved extracting enormous pieces of oolite stone from his land, moving them into position, and carving them-entirely alone. The pieces include sculptures and carved stone furniture, as well as a two-story tower that served as his living quarters. The project was devoted to his "Sweet Sixteen," the woman who had rejected him many years earlier.Due to the scale of the project, some have dubbed it "Florida's Stonehenge." While it's unclear how Leedskalnin was able to complete it, it is all the more impressive considering his small stature and questionable health. When he wasn't hewing or carving stone, Leedskalnin was also conducting experiments and writing.

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  Facebook Side Hustle Secrets -...

  Chika Njoku

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  FACEBOOK SIDE HUSTLE SECRETS – THE ULTIMATE MONEY-MAKING GUIDE 🚀💰 
  Are you tired of struggling to make extra cash? Do you want a proven strategy to generate passive income from the comfort of your home? Facebook Marketplace is a goldmine—and this book will show you exactly how to tap into it! 
  🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN INSIDE: 
  ✅ How to sell like crazy on Facebook Marketplace—even as a beginner! 
  ✅ The best side hustles to start with little to no investment 
  ✅ Proven tactics to attract buyers fast and scale your income 
  ✅ How to create passive income streams that bring in money 24/7 
  ✅ Insider tips to outsmart the competition and maximize your sales 
  This is more than just a book—it’s a step-by-step blueprint to financial freedom! Whether you're looking for a profitable side hustle, extra cash, or a full-time online business, this 2-in-1 guide is your ultimate shortcut to success. 
  💡 DON’T WAIT! The best time to start is NOW! Grab your copy today and take control of your income!

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  SQL for Data Analysis -...

  Brian Paul

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  Unlock the full potential of your data with SQL for Data Analysis, the essential guide to mastering SQL for insightful and impactful data analysis. Designed for both beginners and experienced data professionals, this book offers a hands-on approach to learning SQL, focusing on the powerful ways it can be used to explore, transform, and analyze data effectively. 
  With clear explanations, real-world examples, and step-by-step exercises, SQL for Data Analysis covers everything from the fundamentals of querying databases to advanced data manipulation techniques. Learn how to write efficient queries, aggregate and filter data, join multiple datasets, and perform complex calculations, all while optimizing for performance. Along the way, you'll dive into best practices for handling large datasets, uncovering hidden insights, and making data-driven decisions with confidence. 
  Whether you're working with business intelligence tools, performing scientific research, or diving into data science, this book equips you with the SQL skills you need to analyze and interpret data with precision. Turn raw data into actionable insights and build a solid foundation for your data analysis career with SQL for Data Analysis.

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