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  Software Engineering for Data...

  Catherine Nelson

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  Data science happens in code. The ability to write reproducible, robust, scaleable code is key to a data science project's success—and is absolutely essential for those working with production code. This practical book bridges the gap between data science and software engineering, and clearly explains how to apply the best practices from software engineering to data science. 
   
   
   
  Examples are provided in Python, drawn from popular packages such as NumPy and pandas. If you want to write better data science code, this guide covers the essential topics that are often missing from introductory data science or coding classes, including how to understand data structures and object-oriented programming; clearly and skillfully document your code; package and share your code; integrate data science code with a larger code base; learn how to write APIs; create secure code; apply best practices to common tasks such as testing, error handling, and logging; work more effectively with software engineers; write more efficient, maintainable, and robust code in Python; put your data science projects into production; and more.

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  Development of Quantum Physics...

  Charles River Editors

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  Albert Einstein’s greatest and most famous theory is the theory of relativity, which fundamentally changed the understanding of physics and astronomy during the 20th century. When first published, relativity superseded a 200-year-old theory of mechanics put forth by Isaac Newton. The theory of relativity overturned the concept of motion from Newton's day, into all motion is relative. Time was no longer uniform and absolute. Therefore, physics is no longer understood as space by itself, and time by itself. Instead, an added dimension had to be taken into account in the form of curved spacetime. Time now depended on velocity, and contraction became a fundamental consequence at appropriate speeds.  
  Max Planck has been remembered as the theoretical physicist whose revolutionary discovery of energy quanta and formulation of fundamental quantum theory allowed for countless others to expand on the knowledge of atomic processes. The immensity of Max Planck's legacy is difficult to condense into mere words, but this excerpt from the obituary of the fabled scientist, published in The New York Times the day after his death, aptly summed it up: “Max Planck was one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century, and one of the [most] outstanding intellects of all time. As father of the Quantum Theory, he ranks with the immortals of science, such as Archimedes, Galileo, Newton, and Einstein." 
  	Niels Bohr was one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, coming up with theories that reshaped humanity’s understanding of reality itself. At a time when classical physics was being challenged by new discoveries, Bohr emerged as one of the principal architects of quantum theory, helping to construct a framework that revealed the strange and counterintuitive laws governing the atomic world. His work transformed physics, chemistry, and technology.

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  Deepwater Alchemy - Extractive...

  Lisa Yin Han

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  How underwater mediation has transformed deep-sea spaces into resource-rich frontiers 
   
   
   
  Green energy technologies such as windmills, solar panels, and electric vehicles may soon depend on material found at the seabed. How did a space once imagined to be empty and unfathomable come to be thought of as a treasure trove of resources? Lisa Yin Han traces how contemporary developments in underwater sensing and imaging materially and imaginatively transmogrify the ocean bottom into a resource frontier capable of sustaining a digitally connected global future. 
   
   
   
  Set against the backdrop of climate change, energy transition, and the expansion of industrial offshore extractions, Deepwater Alchemy looks at oceanic media and its representation of the seabed in terms of valuable resources. From high-tech simulations to laboratories and archives that collect and analyze sediments, Han explores the media technologies that survey, visualize, and condition the possibility for industrial resource extraction, introducing the concept of extractive mediation to describe the conflations between resource prospecting and undersea knowledge production. Moving away from anthropocentric frameworks, she argues that we must equalize access to deep ocean mediation and include the submerged perspectives of multispecies communities.

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  Radiolab Greatest Hits Vol 3 -...

  Lulu Miller, Latif Nasser

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  Radiolab is one of the most popular and longest-running shows produced by WNYC, with over 2 million weekly listeners across public radio and podcasting.  
  Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. 
  VOLUME 3: SPACE 
  “Bit Flip” - What do a hacked Belgian election, a falling airplane, and a fleet of runaway cars all have in common? The answer just might lie in the stars. 
  Terrestrials: “The Unimaginable” (Radiolab for Kids) - An invisible entity journeys to Planet Earth and literally rocks our world. 
  “The Middle of Everything Ever” - We all have moments when, facing the future or staring into the vastness of space, we feel small. But are we small? One listener asked us to find out. 
  “Mixtapes to the Moon” - They promised to change you. They ended up changing all of us. On July 20, 1969, humanity watched as Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon. 
  “The Moon Itself” - On Monday, April 8, 2024, for a large swath of North America, the sun disappeared, in the middle of the day. In this episode, we stop treating the moon like a bit player in this epic cosmic event and place it center stage. 
  “The Distance of the Moon” - How far is the moon, really? Could you get there with a ladder? A live event reading hosted by Radiolab and Selected Shorts.

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  Navigating Tomorrow - A Journey...

  Chuck Sherman

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  In the not-so-distant future, the world of transportation is on the cusp of a radical transformation. "Navigating Tomorrow: A Journey into the World of Autonomous Vehicles" takes you on an exhilarating expedition through the groundbreaking realm of self-driving cars and beyond. 
  Imagine a world where vehicles pilot themselves with precision, navigating bustling city streets and open highways without a human hand on the wheel. This book unveils the captivating technology that propels us into this new era, providing a comprehensive exploration of the past, present, and potential future of autonomous vehicles. 
  From the earliest days of experimental robotics to the most recent advancements in artificial intelligence, this book traces the evolution of self-driving technology. Delve into the mechanics that power these incredible machines, uncovering the intricate dance of sensors, cameras, lidar, and algorithms that fuse together to create an autonomous intelligence capable of interpreting the world like never before. 
  "Navigating Tomorrow" unravels the mysteries of perception, as vehicles learn to see and understand the environment around them with astonishing clarity. It takes you behind the scenes of decision-making processes that blend real-time data analysis, rule-based programming, and ethical considerations, all while exploring the ongoing quest for absolute safety in an unpredictable world. 
  Beyond technology, this book ventures into uncharted territories of law and society. Discover the legal landscape that navigates the complexities of liability and regulation in an autonomous world. Explore the profound implications for urban planning, as self-driving cars reshape cities and communities, promising reduced congestion and a greener future.

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  Lean Change Management -...

  Daniel Green

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  In this groundbreaking exploration, we delve into the dynamic world of change management, unveiling a paradigm shift that blends Lean principles with agile methodologies to navigate organizational transformations with unparalleled agility and resilience. 
  As the business landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, traditional change management approaches prove inadequate in addressing the challenges of today's fast-paced environment. This book introduces the Lean Change Management Framework, a revolutionary guide that empowers leaders and change agents to steer their organizations through change with unparalleled efficiency and adaptability. 
  Discover the intricacies of Lean Change Management, exploring the framework's three pillars: Plan, Engage, and Iterate. Uncover the secrets of strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and iterative implementation that form the bedrock of this transformative approach. Learn how to cultivate agile teams, overcome resistance to change, and measure progress effectively to achieve sustainable and lasting transformations. 
  The narrative unfolds through insightful case studies, drawing on real-world examples of organizations that have successfully embraced Lean Change Management. These stories provide invaluable lessons, offering practical insights and highlighting best practices that can be applied across various industries and contexts. 
  Embrace the principles of Lean Change Management, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and lead your organization into a future where adaptability and resilience are the cornerstones of success. 
   

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