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The algorithm : how AI decides who gets hired, monitored, promoted, and fired and why we need to fight back now / by Schellmann, Hilke,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Hilke Schellmann is an Emmy award-winning investigative reporter, Wall Street Journal and Guardian contributor, and journalism professor at NYU. In "The Algorithm," she investigates the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of work. AI is now being used to decide who has access to an education, who gets hired, who gets fired, and who receives a promotion. Drawing on exclusive information from whistleblowers, internal documents, and real-world tests, Schellmann discovers that many of the algorithms making high-stakes decisions are biased, racist, and do more harm than good. Algorithms are on the brink of dominating our lives and threaten our human future if we don't fight back. Schellmann takes readers on a journalistic detective story, testing algorithms that have secretly analyzed job candidates' facial expressions and tone of voice. She investigates algorithms that scan our online activity, including Twitter and LinkedIn, to construct personality profiles a la Cambridge Analytica. Her reporting reveals how employers track the location of their employees, the keystrokes they make, access everything on their screens, and, during meetings, analyze group discussions to diagnose problems in a team. Even universities are now using predictive analytics for admission offers and financial aid"--
Subjects: Algorithms; Artificial intelligence; Information society.; Artificial intelligence; Big data;
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Tracy Flick can't win : a novel / by Perrotta, Tom,1961-author.;
"Tracy Flick is back and, once again, the iconic protagonist of Tom Perrotta's Election-and Reese Witherspoon's character from the classic movie adaptation-is determined to take high school politics by storm. Tracy Flick is a hardworking assistant principal at a public high school in suburban New Jersey. Still ambitious but feeling a little stuck and underappreciated in midlife, Tracy gets a jolt of good news when the longtime principal, Jack Weede, abruptly announces his retirement, creating a rare opportunity for Tracy to ascend to the top job. Energized by the prospect of her long-overdue promotion, Tracy throws herself into her work with renewed zeal, determined to prove her worth to the students, faculty, and School Board, while also managing her personal life-a ten-year-old daughter, a needy doctor boyfriend, and a burgeoning meditation practice. But nothing ever comes easily to Tracy Flick, no matter how diligent or qualified she happens to be. Among her many other responsibilities, Tracy is enlisted to serve on the Selection Committee for the brand-new Green Meadow High School Hall of Fame. Her male colleagues' determination to honor Vito Falcone-a star quarterback of dubious character who had a brief, undistinguished career in the NFL-triggers bad memories for Tracy, and leads her to troubling reflections about the trajectory of her own life and the forces that have left her feeling thwarted and disappointed, unable to fulfill her true potential. As she broods on the past, Tracy becomes aware of storm clouds brewing in the present. Is she really a shoo-in for the Principal job? Is the Superintendent plotting against her? Why is the School Board President's wife trying so hard to be her friend? And why can't she ever get what she deserves? In classic Perrotta style, Tracy Flick Can't Win is a sharp, darkly comic page-turner, and a pitch-perfect reflection on our current moment. Flick fans and newcomers alike will love this compulsively readable novel chronicling the second act of one of the most memorable characters of our time"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Assistant school principals; High schools; Promotions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Tracy Flick can't win [sound recording] : a novel / by Perrotta, Tom,1961-author.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by various performers."Tracy Flick is back and, once again, the iconic protagonist of Tom Perrotta's Election-and Reese Witherspoon's character from the classic movie adaptation-is determined to take high school politics by storm. Tracy Flick is a hardworking assistant principal at a public high school in suburban New Jersey. Still ambitious but feeling a little stuck and underappreciated in midlife, Tracy gets a jolt of good news when the longtime principal, Jack Weede, abruptly announces his retirement, creating a rare opportunity for Tracy to ascend to the top job. Energized by the prospect of her long-overdue promotion, Tracy throws herself into her work with renewed zeal, determined to prove her worth to the students, faculty, and School Board, while also managing her personal life-a ten-year-old daughter, a needy doctor boyfriend, and a burgeoning meditation practice. But nothing ever comes easily to Tracy Flick, no matter how diligent or qualified she happens to be. Among her many other responsibilities, Tracy is enlisted to serve on the Selection Committee for the brand-new Green Meadow High School Hall of Fame. Her male colleagues' determination to honor Vito Falcone-a star quarterback of dubious character who had a brief, undistinguished career in the NFL-triggers bad memories for Tracy, and leads her to troubling reflections about the trajectory of her own life and the forces that have left her feeling thwarted and disappointed, unable to fulfill her true potential. As she broods on the past, Tracy becomes aware of storm clouds brewing in the present. Is she really a shoo-in for the Principal job? Is the Superintendent plotting against her? Why is the School Board President's wife trying so hard to be her friend? And why can't she ever get what she deserves? In classic Perrotta style, Tracy Flick Can't Win is a sharp, darkly comic page-turner, and a pitch-perfect reflection on our current moment. Flick fans and newcomers alike will love this compulsively readable novel chronicling the second act of one of the most memorable characters of our time"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Assistant school principals; High schools; Promotions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ultimate guide to Instagram for business : reach more than 600 million of today's visual shoppers, develop a picture-perfect promotion strategy, increase your sales, brand recognition, and digital presence / by Walsh-Phillips, Kim.;
Includes Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Instagram (Firm); Photography; Computer file sharing.; Image files.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The lying house / by Mofina, Rick.;
A young couple's move to idyllic Miami quickly descends into a nightmare when a stranger invades their home, entangling them in lies, mistrust, and murder.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Suspicion; Murder; Husbands; Husband and wife; Detective and mystery stories;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Feelings : a question-and-answer book / by Daggett, Neely.;
"Give your toddler a strong social emotional foundation for early learning with this charming introduction to nine familiar emotions. My First Brain Quest: Feelings introduces babies and toddlers to nine core emotions-happy, sad, scared, excited, angry, shy, proud, surprised, and calm-to help develop essential emotional literacy skills, promote social and emotional health, and set a strong foundation for early learning. Each brightly illustrated spread features an emotion in context, spotlighting facial expressions, body language, and social situations. Brain Quest's signature question-and-answer format encourages self-reflection and gives young readers the opportunity to practice talking about their feelings"--For ages 0 and up.
Subjects: Board books.; Emotions; Body language; Questions and answers; Emotions in children;
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More 1-2-3 magic [videorecording (DVD)] : encouraging good behavior, independence, and self-esteem / by Phelan, Thomas W.,1943-; Phelan, Thomas W.; ParentMagic Inc.;
More 1-2-3 magic is a guide to child rearing which promotes good behavior and independence, allowing parents to enjoy and relate to their children.E.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Child rearing.; Parenting.; Problem solving in children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2004., ParentMagic,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Biohack your brain : how to boost cognitive health, performance & power / by Willeumier, Kristen,author.; Toland, Sarah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The "Your Brain Health" neuroscience podcaster outlines recommendations for promoting brain health and resilience throughout life, outlining helpful techniques for preventing memory loss and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Subjects: Brain.; Brain; Cognition.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cook for your gut health : quiet your gut, boost fiber, and reduce inflammation / by Romano, Alicia A.,author.; America's Test Kitchen (Firm),author.;
In 'Cook For Your Gut Health', cook with flavour and flair (and ease) with nutritious, high-fibre meals that promote gut health, including 60 completely low-FODMAP recipes.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Gastrointestinal system;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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In business with bees : how to expand, sell, and market honey bee products and services including pollination, bees and queens, beeswax, honey and more / by Flottum, Kim,author.; Flottum, Kim.Better Beekeeping.;
Subjects: Bee culture.; Bees;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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