Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The Education of Brett Kavanaugh Pdf

ISBN: B07VN6QQR9
Title: The Education of Brett Kavanaugh Pdf An Investigation

"[The authors'] real work is to smooth out the main story, create a fuller picture of Kavanaugh himself...so that the confirmation showdown has a kind of cinematic inevitability." (The New York Times)

From New York Times reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly, a deeper look at the formative years of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his confirmation.

In September 2018, the FBI was given only a week to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee. But even as Kavanaugh was sworn in to his lifetime position, many questions remained unanswered, leaving millions of Americans unsettled.

During the Senate confirmation hearings that preceded the bureau's brief probe, New York Times reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly broke critical stories about Kavanaugh's past, including the "Renate Alumni" yearbook story. They were inundated with tips from former classmates, friends, and associates that couldn't be fully investigated before the confirmation process closed. Now, their book fills in the blanks and explores the essential question: Who is Brett Kavanaugh?

The Education of Brett Kavanaugh paints a picture of the prep-school and Ivy-League worlds that formed our newest Supreme Court Justice. By offering commentary from key players from his confirmation process who haven't yet spoken publicly and pursuing lines of inquiry that were left hanging, it will be essential listening for anyone who wants to understand our political system and Kavanaugh's unexpectedly emblematic role in it.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Rating is based on NYT coverage I have not read the book. I did read the excerpt or article based on the book that appeared in The New York Times; an excerpt which bizarrely omitted the fact that the alleged victim of the new incident hasn't discussed it with the reporters or in public, and her friends say that she doesn't recall the incident; it also bizarrely omitted the fact that the person making the complaint was one of Bill Clinton's lawyers in his defense against the Paula Jones lawsuit. It's low-grade gossip that would possibly not be published by even a gossip Web site like TMZ. For the NYT to publish it in that format was simply astounding, and speaks poorly of everyone involved.Poor losers Democrats just can't lose gracefully. The lies and smears never end.Opinion book with glaring factual omissions that draws conclusions on “gut” feeling I did not vote for Trump in 2016, and I am far more interested in factual truth than which party “wins.” A friend gave me this to me to compare to Justice on Trial, which I finished last week.From what I’ve read, this book is nothing more than an attempt to have a one-sided debate to justify “I believe” mattering more than facts. This book basically argues that the “gut” feelings of people who don’t know Kavanaugh matter more than facts or the opinions of those that do.To take one example that is well publicized, the author’s acknowledge that Leland Keyser was threatened by Dr. Ford’s friends with a smear campaign for not backing Dr. Ford’s “story.” The authors acknowledge that Ms. Keyser does not think Dr. Ford’s story is even plausible. Yet, the authors believe their “gut” feeling about Justice Kavanaugh’s guilt is more reliable than those Dr. Ford identified as supposed witnesses, including Ms. Keyser. It’s just weird.The weirdness is made worse by frequent mischaracterizations of the true identity of the players in the saga and glaring factual omissions are evident throughout. Max Stier, for example, was part of Bill Clinton’s defense team while Kavanaugh worked with Kenneth Starr. That important fact was omitted.The conclusions the author’s draw about their personal “gut” feelings on guilt are either a transparent attempt to avoid a libel suit, or the authors really are so arrogant as to believe themselves clairvoyant. Maybe both.If you are looking for biased reinforcement that Kavanuagh is “bad” with little concern for actual truth and facts, this book is for you. If you want a well sourced factual account that provides context and provides all the facts, read Justice on Trial.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

The Art of Statistics Free Pdf

ISBN: 1541618513
Title: The Art of Statistics Pdf How to Learn from Data
Author: David Spiegelhalter
Published Date: 2019-09-03
Page: 320

"An important and comprehensive new book"―Hannah Fry, The New Yorker"David Spiegelhalter's The Art of Statistics shines a light on how we can use the ever-growing deluge of data to improve our understanding of the world.... The Art of Statistics will serve students well. And it will be a boon for journalists eager to use statistics responsibly -- along with anyone who wants to approach research and its reportage with healthy skepticism."―Evelyn Lamb, Nature"The Art of Statistics is alight with Spiegelhalter's enthusiasm .... It leaves readers with a better handle on the ins and outs of data analysis, as well as a heightened awareness that, as Spiegelhalter writes, "Numbers may appear to be cold, hard facts, but ... they need to be treated with delicacy." ―Sciencenews"A book that crams in so much statistical information and nonetheless remains lucid and readable is highly improbable, and yet here it is. In an age of scientific clickbait, 'big data' and personalised medicine, this is a book that nearly everyone would benefit from reading"―Stuart Ritchie, The Spectator"This is an excellent book. Spiegelhalter is great at explaining difficult ideas...Yes, statistics can be difficult. But much less difficult if you read this book"―The Evening Standard (UK)"What David Spiegelhalter does here is provide a very thorough introductory grounding in statistics without making use of mathematical formulae. And it's remarkable. Spiegelhalter is warm and encouraging -- it's a genuinely enjoyable read.... This book should be required reading for all politicians, journalists, medics and anyone who tries to influence people (or is influenced) by statistics. A tour de force."―Popular Science"Do you trust headlines telling you...that bacon, ham and sausages carry the same cancer risk as cigarettes? No, nor do I. That is why we need a book like this that explains how such implausible nonsense arises in the first place. Written by a master of the subject...this book tells us to examine our assumptions. Bravo."―Standpoint"Spiegelhalter goes beyond debunking numerical nonsense to deliver a largely mathematics-free but often formidable education on the vocabulary and techniques of statistical science.... An admirable corrective to fake news and sloppy thinking."―Kirkus"A call to arms for greater societal data literacy.... Spiegelhalter's work serves as a reminder that there are passionate, self-aware statisticians who can argue eloquently that their discipline is needed now more than ever."―Financial Times"Like the fictional investigator Sherlock Holmes, Spiegelhalter takes readers on a trail to challenge methodology and stats thrown at us by the media and others. But where other authors have attempted this and failed, he is inventive and clever in picking the right examples that spark the reader's interest to become active on their own."―Engineering & Technology David Spiegelhalter is a British statistician and Chair of the Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication in the Statistical Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. He was also elected as President of the Royal Statistical Society for 2017-18. In addition to presenting documentaries on BBC4, he has appeared on Infinite Monkey Cage, BBC Horizon, and the Life Scientific, and he has been a guest columnist in the Times, Guardian, and New Scientist. Spiegelhalter was knighted for his services to statistics in 2014. He lives in Cambridge, UK.

The definitive guide to statistical thinking

Statistics are everywhere, as integral to science as they are to business, and in the popular media hundreds of times a day. In this age of big data, a basic grasp of statistical literacy is more important than ever if we want to separate the fact from the fiction, the ostentatious embellishments from the raw evidence -- and even more so if we hope to participate in the future, rather than being simple bystanders.

In The Art of Statistics, world-renowned statistician David Spiegelhalter shows readers how to derive knowledge from raw data by focusing on the concepts and connections behind the math. Drawing on real world examples to introduce complex issues, he shows us how statistics can help us determine the luckiest passenger on the Titanic, whether a notorious serial killer could have been caught earlier, and if screening for ovarian cancer is beneficial. The Art of Statistics not only shows us how mathematicians have used statistical science to solve these problems -- it teaches us how we too can think like statisticians. We learn how to clarify our questions, assumptions, and expectations when approaching a problem, and -- perhaps even more importantly -- we learn how to responsibly interpret the answers we receive.

Combining the incomparable insight of an expert with the playful enthusiasm of an aficionado, The Art of Statistics is the definitive guide to stats that every modern person needs.

Vital statistics Data and statistics are core subjects in many disciplines, including economics and psychology, and are viewed very much with disinterest by those who are not concerned with them. That has much to do with the fact that statistics are all about numbers. Yet here is a book that has turned statistics into a fun subject. It rouses curiosity and enlightens us without pain. On the contrary, the book is written with exemplary clarity. Who were the kind of people that Harold Shipman, the serial murderer kill? Using statistics, the author goes on to answer questions such as whether Shipman could have been caught earlier? Does eating bacon increase our chances of getting cancer? How do we ascertain the accuracy of statistical studies? Are there tricks to be aware of, bearing in mind the oft quoted axiom – ‘There are lies, damned lies, and statistics’? This book has all the answers and you can read it with pleasure, finally understanding a dark art.

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Saturday, September 7, 2019

Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition Pdf

ISBN: 1523506482
Title: Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition Pdf An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders
Author: Joshua Foer
Published Date: 2019-10-15
Page: 480

Joshua Foer is the cofounder and chairman of Atlas Obscura. He is also the author of Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, a bestseller published in 33 languages, and a forthcoming book about the world's last hunter-gatherers.Ella Morton is a New Zealand-born, Australia-raised, Brooklyn-based writer, focusing on overlooked aspects of history and culture. After covering consumer technology at CNET she hosted Rocketboom NYC, a web show about New York’s quirkier people and places. Her most popular interview was a chat with Cookie Monster on the set of Sesame Street. Ella was associate editor at AtlasObscura.com, where she wrote about such topics as tobacco smoke enemas, Victorian streaming music services, and the etiquette of marrying a ghost.Dylan Thuras is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura. He is also the coauthor of The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid. 

“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”
—New York Times
 
Praised as the “bestest travel guide ever” (Mary Roach) and “a joy to read and reread” (Neil Gaiman), Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of travel books: “Odds are you won’t get past three pages without being amazed” (San Francisco Chronicle). It rocketed to the top of bestseller lists and has over 626,000 copies in print since its publication in late 2016. Now the best gets better and the weirdest gets weirder with this completely revised and updated second edition that includes 120 new entries that offer readers even more of the most unusual, curious, bizarre, and mysterious places on earth. In addition, the second edition includes a full-color gatefold Atlas Obscura road trip map, with a dream itinerary.
           
Created by the founders of AtlasObscura.com, the vibrant travel community that’s grown substantially since the original edition—not only online but in stores, too, with the recent publication of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous KidAtlas Obscura expands the reader’s sense of what’s possible. Oversized, beautifully packaged, compellingly written, scrupulously researched, and filled with photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and more, it is the book that inspires equal parts wonder and wanderlust. It informs us on every page of something we never knew—and paints a rich panorama of what a marvelously strange world we live in. For the travel lover and curious reader, it’s a gift book that’s literally impossible to put down.
 

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