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Zucked : the education of an unlikely activist / by McNamee, Roger,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."If you had told Roger McNamee even three years ago that he would soon be devoting himself to stopping Facebook from destroying our democracy, he would have howled with laughter. He had mentored many tech leaders in his illustrious career as an investor, but few things had made him prouder, or been better for his fund's bottom line, than his early service to Mark Zuckerberg. Still a large shareholder in Facebook, he had every good reason to stay on the bright side. Until he simply couldn't. ZUCKED is McNamee's intimate reckoning with the catastrophic failure of the head of one of the world's most powerful companies to face up to the damage he is doing. It's a story that begins with a series of rude awakenings. First there is the author's dawning realization that the platform is being manipulated by some very bad actors. Then there is the even more unsettling realization that Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg are unable or unwilling to share his concerns, polite as they may be to his face"--
Subjects: Zuckerberg, Mark, 1984-; Facebook (Electronic resource); Online social networks; Disinformation; Propaganda;
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Never been better / by Toshiko Simpson, Leanne,author.;
"Dee, Misa, and Matt were the "three musketeers" of the psych ward. A year after discharge, Dee is eager to convince everyone that she's finally turning things around. But Matt and Misa are tying the knot in Turks and Caicos, surrounded by guests who have no idea where they met, and the secrecy isn't sitting well with Dee, who has been hopelessly in love with Matt since before she got kicked out of the hospital. So, when Dee arrives at the swanky resort with her high-voltage sister, Tilley, it's now or never to confess how she feels. But disrupting her best friends' nuptials would jeopardize the entire support system that holds the trio together. When it comes to happily ever afters, how is a girl supposed to choose between love and recovery?"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Best friends; Man-woman relationships; Mental health; People with bipolar disorder; Secrecy; Social networks; Weddings;
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Careless people : a cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism / by Wynn-Williams, Sarah,author.;
An insider account charting one woman's career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Wynn-Williams, Sarah.; Facebook (Firm); Facebook (Firm); Facebook (Electronic resource); Online social networks; Social media; Social media; Women diplomats; Women executives;
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Wildlife anatomy : the curious lives & features of wild animals around the world / by Rothman, Julia,author,illustrator.; Hiley, Lisa,author.;
"In Wildlife Anatomy, the latest entry in Julia Rothman's series of Anatomy books, Rothman captures the excitement and distinctive attributes of wild animals around the world. The book is packed with hundreds of her charming, original illustrations, detailing the unique features of animals of the rainforest, desert, grasslands, oceans, and much more. From lions, bears, and zebras to monkeys, mongoose, bats, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and much more, Rothman's visual guide covers all the key features, right down to the anatomy of a lion's claw and a wild horse's hoof"--
Subjects: Anatomy, Comparative.; Animals; Animals;
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Ultimate guide to social media marketing / by Butow, Eric,author.; Allton, Mike,author.; Herman, Jenn,author.; Liu, Stephanie,author.; Robinson, Amanda,author.;
"Ultimate guide to social media marketing takes readers through a 360-degree perspective of social media marketing in businesses, from strategy to tactics, from organic to paid, from B2B to B2C, encompassing all of the current networks. Topics include: Why businesses need to embrace social media marketing; Understanding today's social networks from big ones like Facebook and YouTube to emerging platforms; Learning how to craft your business's social media strategy using today's formats; How to leverage images and video in your social media outreach; Leveraging chat bots, paid social media, and influencer marketing; Building your business social marketing team; Measure your social media outreach progress and improve your performance over time"--
Subjects: Internet marketing.; Social media; Social media;
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Protocol : the power of diplomacy and how to make it work for you / by Marshall, Capricia Penavic,1964-author.;
"President Obama's former White House Chief of Protocol looks at why diplomacy and etiquette matter-and what they can do for you"--
Subjects: Marshall, Capricia Penavic, 1964-; United States. Department of State. Office of the Chief of Protocol; Business etiquette.; Negotiation in business.; Interpersonal relations.;
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The midnight ride / by Mezrich, Ben,1969-author.;
'The Midnight Ride' is a commercial thriller that connects the Gardner Museum heist with a tantalizing alternate history of New England's founding fathers, and introduces a woman with a dark past who's stumbled upon the most fascinating secret in American history. From the author of 'Bitcoin Billionaires', 'The Accidental Billionaires' (adapted by Aaron Sorkin into the David Fincher film 'The Social Network') and 'Bringing Down the House' (adapted into the #1 box office hit film '21').
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Cardsharping; College teachers; Ex-convicts; Murder; Women graduate students;
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The end of Alzheimer's : the first program to prevent and reverse cognitive decline / by Bredesen, Dale E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease; Alzheimer's disease;
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FIFA 14 by EA Sports (Firm); Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Experience the emotion of scoring great goals in FIFA 14. The game plays the way great soccer matches are contested, with innovations to the award-winning gameplay that inspire fans to build play through midfield, dictating the tempo of a match. Feel the tension as chances are created, and experience the thrill of hitting the back of the net. A new feature called Pure Shot and a brand-new ball physics system will transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating. FIFA 14 delivers engaging online features and live services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport - and to each other - through EA SPORTS Football Club. FIFA 14 is soccer's social network, where fans connect, compete and share with millions of others around the world.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone.DVD compatible with Xbox console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game Dolby Digital ; 2-22 player (co-op 2-4) online multiplayer with voice (paid subscription and broadband Internet connection required) ; Kinect sensor optional.
Subjects: Fédération internationale de football association; Computer games.; FIFA 14 (Game); Soccer; Video games.; Xbox 360 (Video game console);
© c2013., Microsoft Corp.,
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FIFA 14 by EA Sports (Firm); Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Experience the emotion of scoring great goals in FIFA 14. The game plays the way great soccer matches are contested, with innovations to the award-winning gameplay that inspire fans to build play through midfield, dictating the tempo of a match. Feel the tension as chances are created, and experience the thrill of hitting the back of the net. A new feature called Pure Shot and a brand-new ball physics system will transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating. FIFA 14 delivers engaging online features and live services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport - and to each other - through EA SPORTS Football Club. FIFA 14 is soccer's social network, where fans connect, compete and share with millions of others around the world.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone.DVD compatible with Playstation console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game Dolby Digital ; 2-22 player (co-op 2-4) online multiplayer with voice (paid subscription and broadband Internet connection required) ; Kinect sensor optional.
Subjects: Fédération internationale de football association; Computer games.; FIFA 14 (Game); Soccer; Video games.; Playstation 3 (Video game console);
© c2013., Microsoft Corp.,
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