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"In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us that math isn't confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything we do--the whole world is shot through with it. Math allows us to see the hidden structures underneath the messy and chaotic surface of our world. It's a science of not being wrong, hammered out by centuries of hard work and argument. Armed with the tools of mathematics, we can see through to...
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"At the age of 36, on the verge of a completing a decade's worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi's health began to falter. He started losing weight and was wracked by waves of excruciating back pain. A CT scan confirmed what Paul, deep down, had suspected: he had stage four lung cancer, widely disseminated. One day, he was a doctor making a living treating the dying, and the next, he was a patient struggling to live. Just like that,...
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"Beneath the windswept North Dakota plains, riches await... At first, Erika Bolstad knew only one thing about her great-grandmother, Anna: she was a homesteader on the North Dakota prairies in the early 1900s before her husband committed her to an asylum under mysterious circumstances. As Erika's mother was dying, she revealed more. Their family still owned the mineral rights to Anna's land--and oil companies were interested in the black gold beneath...
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"Set against the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963 ... [this] is a harrowing yet ultimately uplifting coming-of-age story about a young female translator--caught between societal and familial expectations and her unique ability to speak truth to power--as she fights to expose the dark truths of her nation's past. For twenty-four-year-old Eva Bruhns, World War II is a foggy childhood memory. At the war's end, Frankfurt was a smoldering ruin, severely...
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1838: Northumberland, England. Grace Darling enjoys her quiet island life at Longstone Lighthouse, at one with nature and the wild sea breezes. But her solitude is interuppted when she and her father rescue survivors of a shipwreck in a furious storm and Grace becomes celebrated throughout England, a heroine of her time. As her renown grows, so does her friendship with George Emmerson, an artist visiting the lighthouse. As George captures Graces with...
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The Genesis front man and successful solo artist presents a reflective memoir that shares insights into the remarkable experiences behind many of his iconic songs and performances, discussing his early years, relationships with fellow artists, and struggles with addiction.
Phil Collins pulls no punches--about himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak that's inspired his music. In this much-awaited memoir, he tells the story of his epic career,...
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"Lakshmi, called Lucky, is an unemployed millennial programmer. She likes to dance, to have a drink or two, and she makes art on commission. Fifty bucks gets you high-resolution digital images of anything you want (orcs, mermaids, cos-playing couples in sexy boudoir scenes) and a nice frameable print. Lucky's husband, Krishna, is an editor for a greeting card company. Both are secretly gay. They present their conservative Sri Lankan-American families...
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"What does it really mean to be a man?In Man Alive, Thomas Page McBee attempts to answer that question by focusing on two of the men who most impacted his life--one, his otherwise ordinary father who abused him as a child, and the other, a mugger who threatened his life and then released him in an odd moment of mercy. Standing at the brink of the life-changing decision to transition from female to male, McBee seeks to understand these examples of...
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Learn what it means to be inclusive, why it matters, and how you can start implementing inclusive leadership.
Inclusive leadership in technology can offer business, ethical, and social benefits. But what does it mean to be inclusive, why does it matter, and how do you get started? This course provides a bridge for technology managers and motivated team leaders to enter diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIBs) training. Instructor Jessica Rose takes...
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Walk through the steps involved in designing responsible AI and to making responsible decisions. Along the way, check your learning with included challenge and solution sets.
What does it mean to design responsible AI algorithms? Instructor Martin Kemka introduces important basics, like defining AI and knowing what it means to be responsible in developing them. Learn how algorithms are deployed and how you can track their use and abuse. Martin also...
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Explore the history, context, and significance of the metaverse in this approachable, non-technical course.
The world has become more virtual in the last few years than any other time in the previous twenty. It seems like everyone is talking about the metaverse now-but what does it mean, in reality? Join instructor Christopher Lafayette for a deep dive into the metaverse in this beginner-friendly course, exploring what it is, how it's being applied...
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Learn how to communicate authentically in culturally diverse workplaces.
What does it take to be a great communicator, particularly in a global and culturally-diverse modern workplace? The answer is, largely, authenticity. In this course, Jonathan Wilson teaches key principles of authentic communication, real-world tips for practicing authentic communication, and how to develop cultural awareness so you can build relationships, support colleagues...
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Branding shouldn't be an afterthought. Learn how to build and maintain a more competitive company identity with these advanced branding strategies.
More from LinkedIn Learning's top experts Marketing Newsletter How deeply have you thought about your brand? Is it intentional, or just an afterthought? What does each component-your logo, your website, your service, and even your culture-say to customers? Advanced branding means thinking about what distinguishes...
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Learn about building thought leadership, a potentially powerful tool for job search or career growth.
Building thought leadership can provide a crucial advantage for active job seekers and those looking to advance their careers. What does it mean to be a thought leader, though? In this course, career strategist Jenny Foss explains what thought leadership is, why it matters, and how you can use it to become a go-to voice in your industry or area of...
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Learn the basics of machine learning and how you can create a machine learning model with Python.
You've probably heard about machine learning before, but have you ever wondered what that term really means? How does a machine learn? Have you thought about building a machine learning model, but didn't know where to start? In this course, Frederick Nwanganga introduces machine learning in an approachable way and provides step-by-step guidance on how...
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Learn how to apply test-driven development methodology to C# programming.
The old carpentry adage "measure twice, cut once" may not seem applicable to programming, but when you consider all the ill effects that bad code can have down the line, doesn't "test twice, code once" make sense? The later you test, the more effort it requires to fix any issues that may have been introduced months ago. With test-driven development, you create the test first,...
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Develop the desired mindset, understanding, commitment, and deliberate practice of critical thinking.
Critical thinking is often cited as a desirable skill to have, but what exactly does it mean to be a critical thinker, and how does one achieve this mindset? The goal of critical thinking is to give ourselves time and tools for improving how we think, to see things closer to how they really are, and get a better sense of the world. But just understanding...
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In this course, adapted from the Negotiate Anything podcast, Mike Macchiarelli teaches the concept of saving face and how to strategically apply it in your negotiations.
We all know the expression of "saving face," but what does it really mean, and how can you use the concept to benefit your negotiations? Mike Macchiarelli, a Sales Training and Business Development Trainer at KO Advantage Group, covers these questions and more in this audio-only...
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Become a better ally. Discover how to develop an inclusive mindset, put marginalized voices first, and be the change you want to see in the world.
What does it mean to become a true ally? This question is more relevant now than ever. True allies start with an inclusive mindset based on three basic principles: be brave, be humble, and be dedicated. Discover how to put these principles into practice, become a better ally, and be the change you want...
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Learn how to motivate and engage employees-a key management skill for leaders that want to increase productivity, employee retention, and the bottom line.
Employees don't work for companies. They work for people. Which means employee engagement begins and ends with the leader. Your leadership style directly impacts engagement in your organization. Why does it matter? Higher engagement leads to greater productivity, customer loyalty, employee retention,...