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Making numbers count : the art and science of communicating numbers / by Heath, Chip,author.; Starr, Karla,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Understanding numbers is essential - but humans aren't built to understand them. Chip Heath outlines specific principles that reveal how to translate a number into our brain's language. This book is filled with examples of extreme number makeovers, vivid before-and-after examples that take a dry number and present it in a way that people click in and say "Wow, now I get it!" This book will help math-lovers and math-haters alike translate the numbers that animate our world - allowing us to bring more data, more naturally, into decisions in our schools, our workplaces, and our society.
Subjects: Information visualization.; Visual communication.;
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Data analytics & visualization all-in-one for dummies / by Hyman, Jack,author.; Massaron, Luca,author.; McFedries, Paul,author.; Mueller, John Paul,author.; Pierson, Lillian,author.; Reichental, Jonathan,author.; Schmuller, Joseph,author.; Simon, Alan,author.; Taylor, Allen G.,author.;
Data Analytics & Visualization All-in-One For Dummies collects the essential information on mining, organizing, and communicating data, all in one place. Clocking in at around 850 pages, this tome of a reference delivers eight books in one, so you can build a solid foundation of knowledge in data wrangling. Data analytics professionals are highly sought after these days, and this book will put you on the path to becoming one. You'll learn all about sources of data like data lakes, and you'll discover how to extract data using tools like Microsoft Power BI, organize the data in Microsoft Excel, and visually present the data in a way that makes sense using a Tableau. You'll even get an intro to the Python, R, and SQL coding needed to take your data skills to a new level. With this Dummies guide, you'll be well on your way to becoming a priceless data jockey.
Subjects: Big data.; Data mining.; Information visualization.;
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Native Americans : a visual exploration / by Paleja, S. N.(Shaker Natvar);
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-47) and index.This book explores the amazing diversity of Native Americans through infographics, or visual representations of information, that tell the story of North America's first peoples.LSC
Subjects: Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
© c2013., Annick Press,
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Practical organic gardening / by Highland, Mark,1977-author.;
Practical organic gardening is a comprehensive guide to organic gardening practices that focuses on hands-on, up-to-date information and high-quality visual information. A scientifically driven, modern-day dive into the organic methods, products, and practices that will appeal to any home gardener looking to make the transition from conventional to organic.
Subjects: Organic gardening.;
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A visual dictionary of a pioneer community / by Kalman, Bobbie,1947-;
Text and illustrations present information about various aspects of pioneer life, including homes, farms, schools, and travel.
Subjects: Frontier and pioneer life; Picture dictionaries, English;
© c2008., Crabtree Pub.,
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Visions of flesh and blood : a blood and ash/flesh and fire compendium as told by Miss Willa / by Armentrout, Jennifer L.,author.; Salvador, Rayvn,author.;
This "is a comprehensive companion guide for background, history, reader-favorite information, art, and reference materials. Combined with original short stories and scenes from some of the world's most beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen visual enticements, it's a treat for the senses. Told from the point of view of Miss Willa herself, the compendium acts like research material but reads like a journal and cache of personal notes, allowing the reader to revisit the characters and history they so love yet view things in a different way." --
Subjects: Werewolf fiction.; Vampire fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Handbooks and manuals.; Short stories.; Armentrout, Jennifer L.; Armentrout, Jennifer L.; Armentrout, Jennifer L.; Armentrout, Jennifer L.; Characters and characteristics in literature; Demonology; Duty; Fate and fatalism; Good and evil; Imaginary wars and battles; Man-woman relationships; Vampires; Werewolves;
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Create : at home with old & new / by Heath, Ali,author,illustrator.;
Some of the most exciting interiors around are those that combine vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In Create, interior stylist and writer Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new-giving you the confidence to let go of perfection, and to express your own style, while decorating more sustainably. Following on from the success of Ali's first book Curate, Create is a visual feast divided into three engaging and informative chapters. Establishing Your Style encourages you to trust your own creativity and gives advice on how to get started. Developing your eye explores topics that include defining your palette; mixing antique, vintage and modern; building and displaying collections; celebrating the handcrafted; layering pattern, fabrics and texture and styling the details.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Country homes; Interior decoration; Interior decoration; Interior decoration.;
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White Boy Rick [videorecording] / by McConaughey, Matthew,1969-actor.; Merritt, Richie,1946-actor.; Powley, Bel,1992-actor.; Leigh, Jennifer Jason,1962-actor.; Henry, Brian Tyree,actor.; Cochrane, Rory,actor.; Dern, Bruce,actor.; Demange, Yann,film director.; Laurie, Piper,1932-actor.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Matthew Mcconaughey, Richie Merritt, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry, Rory Cochrane, Bruce Dern, Piper Laurie.Based on the moving true story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, Rick Wershe, who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s, before he was arrested for drug trafficking, abandoned by his handlers, and sentenced to life in prison.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Crime films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Drug dealers; Informers; Fathers and sons; Undercover operations; Drug traffic;
For private home use only.
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Teach yourself visually MacBook Pro and MacBook Air / by Hart-Davis, Guy,author.;
"Teach Yourself Visually MacBook Pro and MacBook Air covers all the vital information you need to start working on your MacBook. With this highly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn to navigate the macOS interface like a pro; customize your desktop with the widgets you need; and get your MacBook working with iCloud, your iPhone, and your iPad. This book's graphical, step-by-step instructions walk you through everything from installation to troubleshooting, helping you to get the most out of the investment you've made in your MacBook. This fully updated edition helps you become a power user of the latest MacBook models and exploit the features in macOS Sonoma, Apple's state-of-the-art operating system, and the apps that come with it. If you prefer to learn visually, this is the book you need. Get up to speed with the latest macOS version, Sonoma, and its new features: perform everyday tasks quickly and easily; customize settings to make macOS and its apps work the way you prefer; communicate via audio and video with FaceTime, via instant messaging with Messages, and via email with Mail; organize your life with Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Notes, and Maps; and make the most of your iCloud account. Instead of confusing tech-speak and vague instructions, this guide is packed with screenshots, easy-to-follow instructions, and a practical sensibility."--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; MacBook (Computer); MacBook Air (Computer); MacBook Pro (Computer); Laptop computers.; Macintosh (Computer);
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Why has nobody told me this before? : everyday tools for life's ups & downs / by Smith, Julie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A social media clinical psychologist provides a toolbox filled with exercises, diagrams, visualizations, breathing techniques and journal prompts to help process emotions and cope with life's difficulties.Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, clinical psychologist and online sensation Dr. Julie Smith teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health. Dr. Smith's expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Dr. Smith tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance.
Subjects: Adjustment (Psychology); Life skills.; Psychology.; Self-help techniques.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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