18 books like The Nation's report card

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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information Edward R. Tufte · 1983 · ★ 4.4 · 197p · ≈ 6h · Moderate The classic book on statistical graphics, charts, tables. Theory and practice in the design of data graphics, 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis. Design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples. Editing and improving graphics. The data-ink ratio. Time-series,… Shares: Statistics, Science

Time for Kids Almanac 2004 Beth Rowen · 2001 · ★ 4.0 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate A revised-format latest edition of a favorite annual reference incorporates new features, photos and interactive digital content covering subjects ranging from the 2016 presidential election and award winners to sports stats and space exploration. Shares: Statistics, Science

Houghton Mifflin Science California Houghton Mifflin Company Staff · 2006 Short description of the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe. Shares: Reading, Science

The Book of R Tilman M. Davies · 2016 · 832p · ≈ 27h · Moderate The Book of R is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to R, the world’s most popular programming language for statistical analysis. Even if you have no programming experience and little more than a grounding in the basics of mathematics, you’ll find everything you need to begin using R effectively for statistical analysis.You’ll start with the basics, like how to handle data and write simple… Shares: Statistics, Science

What If? Randall Munroe · 1980 · ★ 4.2 · 306p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following. Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a… Shares: Statistics, Science

Advances in imaging and electron physics Peter W. Hawkes · 1995 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics & Electron Physics and Advances in Optical & Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave… Shares: Science

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Discovery Education Elementary School Science Techbook, National Discovery Education · 2023 Shares: Science

Exploring Science Mark Levesley · 2001 · ★ 5.0 · 390p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Covering all of the Sc1 to Sc4 requirements, this series incorporates the ideas and evidence statements of the revised National Curriculum. The copymaster CD Rom includes worksheets that can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your pupils. Shares: Science

Sciences James Trefil · 2000 In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a… Shares: Science

PE Civil Exam Review Guide School of PE · 2022 Shares: Science

Annual of Scientific Discovery: Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art David Ames Wells · 1850 · ★ 5.0 · 423p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Widely regarded as the father of science fiction, H. G. Wells was also a prolific author of history, politics and social commentary, whose works from an early date were renowned for their outspoken socialist views. This eBook presents Wells’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare novels and tales, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. Parts Edition is… Shares: Science

Advanced Signal Processing and Noise Reduction Saeed V. Vaseghi · 1975 · 476p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Signal processing plays an increasingly central role in the development of modern telecommunication and information processing systems, with a wide range of applications in areas such as multimedia technology, audio-visual signal processing, cellular mobile communication, radar systems and financial data forecasting. The theory and application of signal processing deals with the identification,… Shares: Science

Co-Intelligence Ethan Mollick · 2024 · ★ 3.9 Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. After millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of… Shares: Science

HBR Guide to Generative AI for Teams Gabriele Rosani & Elisa Farri To unlock the real value of gen AI, use it as a team.Generative AI is most often used individually—one person, one screen, one task—but the most important work done in organizations is collaborative. Pioneering teams are now using gen AI together and reaching outcomes never before possible. With the right approach, you too can tap into the real power of AI-enabled collaboration and see immediate… Shares: Science

AI for Good Josh Tyrangiel · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Good Old-Fashioned AI, a symbolic approach to Artificial Intelligence, as opposed to more modern stochastic approaches Shares: Science

Calico Network Solutions Richard Johnson · 265p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "Calico Network Solutions""Calico Network Solutions" is the definitive guide for architects, engineers, and operators navigating the complexities of modern cloud-native networking. Drawing on deep, production-proven expertise, this comprehensive resource uncovers the full landscape of Calico’s capabilities—spanning architecture, deployment strategies, security enforcement, and advanced routing… Shares: Science

C++ Primer Stanley Lippman, Josée Lajoie & Barbara Moo · 2012 · 976p · ≈ 32h · Moderate Bestselling Programming Tutorial and Reference Completely Rewritten for the New C++11 Standard Fully updated and recast for the newly released C++11 standard, this authoritative and comprehensive introduction to C++ will help you to learn the language fast, and to use it in modern, highly effective ways. Highlighting today’s best practices, the authors show how to use both the core language and… Shares: Science

Human + Machine, Updated and Expanded Paul R. Daugherty & H. James Wilson · 2024 AI—including generative AI—is radically transforming business. Are you ready? Accenture technology leaders Paul Daugherty and Jim Wilson provide crucial insights and advice to help you meet the challenge.Look around you. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic notion. It's here right now—in software that senses what we need, supply chains that "think" in real time, and now… Shares: Science

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