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Aubrey Clayton traces the history of how statistics went astray, beginning with the groundbreaking work of the 17th-century mathematician Jacob Bernoulli and winding through gambling, astronomy, and genetics. Clayton recounts the feuds among rival schools of statistics, exploring the surprisingly human problems that gave rise to the discipline and the all-too-human shortcomings that derailed it.

A New York Times Editors' Choice A Next Big Idea Club and Sierra Magazine Must-Read Book A Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Book of 2024 A Financial Times Best Summer Book A Bookshop Most Notable Science Book of 2024 A deeply reported, eye-opening book about climate change, our brains, and the...

The present trajectory of life on this planet is unsustainable, and the underlying causes of our environmental crisis are inseparable from our social and economic systems. As climate predictions continue to exceed projections, it is clear that hopelessness is rapidly becoming our worst enemy. What is needed - urgently - is a new vision for the flourishing of life on this planet, a vision the authors are calling an ecological civilization.

Generative Artificial Intelligence Revealed is a comprehensive guide that educates business leaders on balancing short-term risks with long-term positioning to harness the power of generative AI, stay ahead of the competition, and effectively lead their organizations through change.

What's it like to travel at more than 850 MPH, riding in a supersonic T-38 twin turbojet engine airplane? What happens when the space station toilet breaks? How do astronauts "take out the trash" on a spacewalk, tightly encapsulated in a space suit with just a few layers of fabric and Kevlar between them and the unforgiving vacuum of outer space?

Yellowstone is America's premier national park. Today Yellowstone is often a byword for conservation, natural beauty, and a way for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. But it was not always this way. Wonderlandscape presents a new perspective on Yellowstone, the emotions that various natural wonders and attractions evoke, and how this explains the park's relationship to America as a whole.

At stake in 1896 was the new idea that some landscapes should be collectively, permanently owned by a democratic government. Although many people today think of public lands as an American birthright, their very existence was then in doubt and dependent on a merger of the talents of these two men. Natural Rivals examines a time of environmental threat and political dysfunction not unlike our own and reveals the complex dynamic that gave birth to America’s rich public lands legacy.

*FINALIST FOR 2022 CANADA READS* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 J.W. DAFOE BOOK PRIZE* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 MANITOBA BOOK AWARDS’ MCNALLY ROBINSON BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD* NATIONAL BESTSELLER A gritty and inspiring memoir from renowned Cree environmental activist Clayton Thomas-Muller, who...

Despite its tough and irritating gameplay, Flappy Bird is regarded as a cultural phenomenon that captured the attention of millions of players worldwide. It has also spurred debates about game design, addiction, and the impact of mobile games on mental health, making it an important and memorable entry in mobile gaming history.

BIG not Small Talk - The PodcastA podcast on all things #NEURODIVERGENTby @ThinkMusique👉🏻 Real Stories 👉🏻 Lived Experience 👉🏻 Community & Change

Sports media superstar Clay Travis wants to save sports from the social justice warriors seeking to turn them into another political battleground. Have you ever tuned into your favorite sports highlights show, only to find the talking heads yammering about the newest Trump tweets or what an...

Two UCLA Political Science PhD Students, Comparativist Megan Cox and Americanist Clayton Becker take you through the ways that previous generations have made the world worse by dismantling the legacy of things like the New Deal and the Great Society. From car dependency to political polarization to our over-reliance on dating apps to helicopter parenting, come along to learn about the many different ways that we should Reject Modernity and Embrace Tradition.

Delve into the captivating world of ancient civilizations with History of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental twelve-volume work by one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology, Gaston Maspero. This masterful translation by M. L. McClure, published between 1903-1904, draws from Masperos extensive knowledge and passion for hieroglyphics. After leading a French archaeological mission in 1880 that evolved into the Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale, Maspero made significant strides in understanding Egypts rich history. His groundbreaking discoveries at Saqqara, where...

Join Alexander Taylor Clayton on Paws & Reflect, a limited run series podcast brought to you by ROLDA (rolda.org), the Romanian League in Defense of Animals. Dive into meaningful conversations that explore the intersection of animal rights, ethical conservation, and the impactful stories of those making a difference. Episodes features in-depth discussions with experts, activists, and thought leaders from around the globe, as well as in-depth looks on important issues with myself, shedding light on both the challenges and triumphs in the fields of conservation and animal rights.Discover ...

We get to the root of human problems like anxiety and depression and relationship issues by unpacking the idea of self-deception, an integral mechanism of life. There is a light of truth to which we have constant access, which when we act against we necessarily blind ourselves to the truth and suffer the consequences, even when we're not aware of what we're doing and are uncondemned by God. That's the idea. I believe it has great potential to unlock our ability to recover from powerful human problems and direct our efforts in this way. Join me on this journey!

Are you ready to discuss Metaphysics? This show is all about infusing spirituality into our everyday lives! Everything is on the table to discuss: Mediumship, Tarot, Reiki, Energy Workers, Healers, Vibrational Frequency and more! Our amazing guests are people who are in the business and have a unique story to tell. They are pulling back the curtain and sharing their experiences and advice with our listeners.

How did our relationship with nature become broken, why does it matter, and how can we fix it? From a past in which we were embedded in the natural world, revolutions in farming, science, and industry have seen the human bond with nature eroded, with the promise of prosperity offering happiness and meaning in life.