This is a study of the dynamics of partisan polarization in the United States. It has three objectives: (1) to identify and explain why some Republicans and Democrats – but not others – have polarized, particularly over the last twenty years; (2) to demonstrate that they have done so not on this or that issue but systematically, programmatically – domain versus issue sorting; and (3) to bring into the open profound asymmetries in polarization between the two parties, not least that Republi...

Cities play a major role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic as many measures are adopted at the scale of cities and involve adjustments to the way urban areas operate.Drawing from case studies across the globe, this book explores how the pandemic and the policies it has prompted have caused changes in the ways cities function. The contributors examine the advancing social inequality brought on by the pandemic and suggest policies intended to contain contagion whilst managing the eco...

#1 Wall Street Journal BestsellerNew York Times BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerThe team behind How Google Works returns with management lessons from legendary coach and business executive, Bill Campbell, whose mentoring of some of our most successful modern entrepreneurs has helped create well over a trillion dollars in market value.Bill Campbell played an instrumental role in the growth of several prominent companies, such as Google, Apple, and Intuit, foste...

The Sunday Times business bestseller'Bill's passion for innovation and teamwork was a gift to Apple and the world. Trillion Dollar Coach has captured his tireless spirit so future generations can learn from one of our industry's greatest leaders'-TIM COOK, CEO, Apple'Bill shared his wisdom generously, expecting nothing back but the joy he got from teaching others. I was privileged to have hi...

In this insider’s look into the world’s biggest tech company, former CEO and SVP of Google share how they helped engineer a new strategy and philosophy to help them thrive—a perfect book for seasoned business employees and the tech curious.Today, Google is a global icon that regularly pushes the boundaries of innovation in a variety of fields. How Google Works is an entertaining, page-turning primer containing lessons that Google Executive Chairman and ex-CEO Eric ...

The team behind How Google Works returns with management lessons from legendary coach and business executive, Bill Campbell, whose mentoring of some of our most successful modern entrepreneurs has helped create well over a trillion dollars in market value.Bill Campbell played an instrumental role in the growth of several prominent companies, such as Google, Apple, and Intuit, fostering deep relationships with Silicon Valley visionaries, including Steve Job...

Algorithms will always be the central point of efficient development, and you will use them everywhere. You'll need to use them when writing code, you'll come across them at every coding interview you attend, and they will definitely be part of your daily development work. Even more, they are part of life, and throughout this book, I'll show you some real-world examples of algorithms to help you understand them more easily.What is algorithmic thinking, though? And how do you use it...

If you have picked up this book, it means you are interested in learning about UX programming theories and how you can use them to design great products. Trust us. This book will not disappoint!You will be surprised at how much these theories can help you assess the strengths and weaknesses of your product, identify user needs, and generate new ideas for product development. User experience (UX) programming theories can be used to design great products. By using these theories, you...

Welcome to Grokking Algorithms: Advanced Methods to learn and use Grokking Algorithms and Data structures for Programming.Even before the conception of the computer itself, algorithms existed. After the computer was introduced and with all the development that followed, the number of existing algorithms grew increasingly. At this stage, it wouldn't be wrong to say that algorithms are the core of what computing today is capable of.Grokking Algorithms provides a very comprehe...

If you're familiar with Google, Microsoft, and Apple, then it's important to know that these companies have pretty rigorous interview processes. You don't get to be an engineering manager at one of these places without knowing how to interview well, but even as an experienced interviewer who has trained hundreds of other engineers on how to answer questions effectively, you can still sometimes feel unprepared during interviews. That's why this book is here to help you!It is imperat...

Since its inception in 2005, Arduino has grown exponentially and spread its popularity from Italy, its country of origin, to the rest of the world. This book is designed to familiarize beginners with Arduino and educate them on everything it offers.From the main terms to the functions Arduino has to offer, the book delves into the benefits of the Arduino programming language. The book will take you through a brief introduction to Arduino, its history, and all the tips and tricks yo...

This is the most important - and fascinating - book yet written about how the digital age will affect our world' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs.From two leading thinkers, the widely anticipated book that describes a new, hugely connected world of the future, full of challenges and benefits which are ours to meet and harness.The New Digital Age is the product of an unparalleled collaboration: full of the brilliant insights of one of Silicon Valley's ...