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©2012
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480 p. (some folded) : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 38 cm. + 1 poster (48 x 68 cm.)
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"Our everyday lives are filled with a massive flow of information that we must interpret in order to understand the world we live in. Considering this complex variety of data floating around us, sometimes the best -- or even only -- way to communicate is visually. This unique book presents a fascinating perspective on the subject, highlighting the work of the masters of the profession who have created a number of breakthroughs that have changed the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
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vii, 224 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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What if you sliced data and found a huge problem or opportunity? Data did its job, but now it needs a storyteller. The way insights are communicated could reverse or increase the trajectory of data. The actions you ask others to take today can change your future data. But getting others to move forward with those actions only happens when someone communicates well. Learn effective ways to turn your data into narratives that blend the power of language,...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
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40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces By the Numbers infographic readers, chock full of incredible infographs and stunning, full color cut-paper illustrations. Dinosaurs will explore the world of these extinct giants, still living large in our imaginations today.
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In Building Analytics Teams, John K. Thompson, with his 30+ years of experience and expertise, illustrates the fundamental concepts of building and managing a high-performance analytics team, including what to do, who to hire, projects to undertake, and what to avoid in the journey of building an analytically sound team. The core processes in creating an effective analytics team and the importance of the business decision-making life cycle are explored...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
195 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman"--...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the unfathomably huge and fascinating topic of solar systems. Explore the galaxy that surrounds our planet through astounding numbers, facts, and figures. With Steve Jenkins's signature art style, his By the Numbers reader series explores the most fascinating fields of nature and natural science. These readers are fact-packed and run the gamut from dinosaurs to dwarf planets, detailing...
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Have you ever wondered how you can work with large volumes of data sets?
Do you ever think about how you can use these data sets to identify hidden patterns and make an informed decision?
Do you know where you can collect this information?
Have you ever questioned what you can do with incomplete or incorrect data sets?
If you said yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place.
Most businesses collect information from various...
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
xvii, 222 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
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"A color-illustrated introduction to the basic principles of visual language that every content creator and consumer needs to know, The right images capture attention, pique curiosity, and inspire viewers to stick around long enough to read any accompanying text. Nearly everyone today needs to use or understand images in communications of all kinds, from the most formal professional publication to the most casual social media post, and knowing the...
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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xxi, 281 pages ; 22 cm
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"For decades the practice of manifestation has been widely dismissed as self-involved, materialistic pseudoscience. But as neuroscientist and recognized compassion leader Dr. James Doty reveals, manifestation introduces us to different possibilities, and it lays the groundwork for a kinder, better world. Doty grounds us in the practices that change our brain structures: attention, meditation, visualization, and compassion. This mind magic allows us...
12) Little sisters
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Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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"An only child daydreams about what her life would be like if she had a little sister. Perhaps several little sisters. Or, even, lots and lots of little sisters. She imagines all the fun they could have... Playing together. Sharing treats. Getting into mischief. But what if she never gets to be a big sister?"--Page [2] of cover.
13) By the numbers
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 18 cm.
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"Did you know that your brain can hold 1 million gigabytes of data? (That's like 3 million hours of TV!) Get ready to be wowed by this awesome book of numbers! Boost your math brainpower with easily "getable" infographics that bring amazing stats, facts, and figures to life. Meet real-life experts who work with numbers every day. Plus, get tips and tricks on how to make your own awesome infographics!"--Back cover.
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 atlas (192 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm
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¿Donde se hallan los seres vivos más letales? ¿Donde se encuentran los volcanes más activos? ¿Dónde está el lugar más cálido del planeta? ¿Dónde viven los milmillonarios? Encuentra las respuetas a estas y a miles de fascinantes preguntas en este increíble atlas sobre casi todo"--Page [4] of cover.
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