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Scaling Up with R and Apache Arrow

Bigger Data, Easier Workflows

by Nic Crane, Jonathan Keane, Neal Richardson ...

Analyze large datasets directly from R. Scaling Up With R and Arrow provides a guide to working efficiently with larger-than-memory datasets using the arrow R package. As data grows in size and complexity, traditional data analysis methods in R often hit technical limitations. In this book, you'll learn how to overcome these hurdles without needing to set up complex infrastructure.You'll learn ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Analyze large datasets directly from R. Scaling Up With R and Arrow provides a guide to working efficiently with larger-than-memory datasets using the arrow R package. As data grows in size and complexity, traditional data analysis methods in R often hit technical limitations. In this book, you'll learn how to overcome these hurdles without needing to set up complex infrastructure.You'll learn
... Read more
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Volcanoes for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Fiery Mountains of Our Planet

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Grasp the awe-inspiring geology of Earth's most explosive natural disasters in this accessible earth science guide. Perfect for an engaging commute or a relaxing weekend of learning, this journey pulls you past glowing lava fields and deep into the subterranean forces shaping our globe. Satisfy your curiosity about planetary mechanics without needing a specialized degree.Through calming, vivid ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Grasp the awe-inspiring geology of Earth's most explosive natural disasters in this accessible earth science guide. Perfect for an engaging commute or a relaxing weekend of learning, this journey pulls you past glowing lava fields and deep into the subterranean forces shaping our globe. Satisfy your curiosity about planetary mechanics without needing a specialized degree.Through calming, vivid
... Read more
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Water for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Most Important Substance on Earth

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Master the popular science of everyday hydration and global climate systems to decode the magic of our changing Earth. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute or a focused learning session, this thought-provoking journey starts at the microscopic level of molecules and zooms out to reveal the massive weather patterns shaping our environment. It transforms a familiar household resource into an ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the popular science of everyday hydration and global climate systems to decode the magic of our changing Earth. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute or a focused learning session, this thought-provoking journey starts at the microscopic level of molecules and zooms out to reveal the massive weather patterns shaping our environment. It transforms a familiar household resource into an
... Read more
Audiobook

Kangaroos for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Hopping Marvels of Australia

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Unlock the evolutionary biology and wildlife secrets of Australia's iconic marsupial in this awe-inspiring journey. Perfect for an educational daily commute or a relaxing weekend listening session, this immersive exploration reveals how these resilient hoppers conquered an ancient, arid continent.Experience the astonishing muscular biomechanics behind their famous stride and navigate the deeply ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the evolutionary biology and wildlife secrets of Australia's iconic marsupial in this awe-inspiring journey. Perfect for an educational daily commute or a relaxing weekend listening session, this immersive exploration reveals how these resilient hoppers conquered an ancient, arid continent.Experience the astonishing muscular biomechanics behind their famous stride and navigate the deeply
... Read more
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Brief History of Search Engines, A: How We Learned to Find Anything

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Conquer information overload with this thought-provoking tech history that traces humanity's quest to organize knowledge. Perfect for an energizing daily commute or focused learning session, this journey transports you from ancient scroll rooms to the birth of modern algorithms. Experience how visionary librarians, ambitious engineers, and everyday users transformed a chaotic web into navigable ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Conquer information overload with this thought-provoking tech history that traces humanity's quest to organize knowledge. Perfect for an energizing daily commute or focused learning session, this journey transports you from ancient scroll rooms to the birth of modern algorithms. Experience how visionary librarians, ambitious engineers, and everyday users transformed a chaotic web into navigable
... Read more
Audiobook

Rock and Roll: The Rebellious Beat That Defined a Generation

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Trace the explosive music history of youth rebellion that shattered postwar conformity and rewired global pop culture. This energetic cultural study drops you straight into the smoky juke joints and segregated clubs where rhythm and blues crashed into country gospel. Perfect for an immersive commute, this restless journey captures the raw, unfiltered noise of a generation coming of age during Cold ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the explosive music history of youth rebellion that shattered postwar conformity and rewired global pop culture. This energetic cultural study drops you straight into the smoky juke joints and segregated clubs where rhythm and blues crashed into country gospel. Perfect for an immersive commute, this restless journey captures the raw, unfiltered noise of a generation coming of age during Cold
... Read more
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Buoyancy for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Force That Lifts Things in Water

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 41 min

Master the hidden physics of why things float or stubbornly sink in this educational guide to everyday science. Whether you need an engaging companion for your morning commute or want to satisfy a lifelong curiosity, this friendly exploration transforms intimidating concepts into accessible, relaxing knowledge.Feel deeply encouraged and confident as you investigate the invisible forces shaping our ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the hidden physics of why things float or stubbornly sink in this educational guide to everyday science. Whether you need an engaging companion for your morning commute or want to satisfy a lifelong curiosity, this friendly exploration transforms intimidating concepts into accessible, relaxing knowledge.Feel deeply encouraged and confident as you investigate the invisible forces shaping our
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of Oak Island, A: The 200-Year Hunt for Buried Treasure

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

Dive into an unsolved historical mystery driven by a 200-year treasure hunt that claimed lives and ruined fortunes. Perfect for your morning commute, this suspenseful narrative transports you to a remote, marshy coast. Experience the thrill of discovery and the crushing weight of failure as generations of dreamers battle the earth to unearth hidden riches.Settle in for an evening of analytical ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into an unsolved historical mystery driven by a 200-year treasure hunt that claimed lives and ruined fortunes. Perfect for your morning commute, this suspenseful narrative transports you to a remote, marshy coast. Experience the thrill of discovery and the crushing weight of failure as generations of dreamers battle the earth to unearth hidden riches.Settle in for an evening of analytical
... Read more
Audiobook

Behavioural Science Explained: A Practical Guide to How People Really Think, Decide, and Act in Everyday Life

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

Decode the hidden psychology of decision-making to outsmart cognitive biases and break destructive everyday habits. Whether navigating a high-stakes workplace environment, managing personal finances, or simply trying to stay mindful during a chaotic commute, your choices are rarely as rational as you think. Discover how social cues, emotions, and mental shortcuts secretly steer human behavior in ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Decode the hidden psychology of decision-making to outsmart cognitive biases and break destructive everyday habits. Whether navigating a high-stakes workplace environment, managing personal finances, or simply trying to stay mindful during a chaotic commute, your choices are rarely as rational as you think. Discover how social cues, emotions, and mental shortcuts secretly steer human behavior in
... Read more
Audiobook

Business Communication Skills: A Practical 10-Step System to Speak With Clarity, Lead With Confidence, and Get Results at Work

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

Eliminate workplace miscommunication and accelerate career growth with a proven framework for confident leadership. Perfect for your daily commute, this motivating audio experience transforms passive professionals into persuasive speakers. Whether you are navigating remote team conflicts or preparing for high-stakes presentations, you will command respect instantly.Step into the office or your ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Eliminate workplace miscommunication and accelerate career growth with a proven framework for confident leadership. Perfect for your daily commute, this motivating audio experience transforms passive professionals into persuasive speakers. Whether you are navigating remote team conflicts or preparing for high-stakes presentations, you will command respect instantly.Step into the office or your
... Read more
Audiobook

Political Economy for Public Policy: How Power, Incentives, and Institutions Shape Real-World Government Decisions

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Master the hidden economics of government power and learn why perfectly designed public policies fail in reality. Whether commuting to a civic job or studying global politics, this eye-opening audio reveals the inseparable link between political motives and economic outcomes. Stop treating political friction as a barrier, and analyze how collective action actually drives civic decisions.Transform ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the hidden economics of government power and learn why perfectly designed public policies fail in reality. Whether commuting to a civic job or studying global politics, this eye-opening audio reveals the inseparable link between political motives and economic outcomes. Stop treating political friction as a barrier, and analyze how collective action actually drives civic decisions.Transform
... Read more
Audiobook

Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Practical Techniques to Rewire Thoughts, Influence with Integrity, and Create Lasting Personal Change

by Jonathan Keane ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

Master ethical influence and rewire limiting habits with this actionable psychology guide for real-world communication. Whether commuting to a demanding job or aiming to improve personal relationships, this empowering toolkit breaks down complex mental frameworks into simple exercises. Gain the clarity to gently dismantle self-doubt and build a resilient mindset.Instead of promising overnight ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master ethical influence and rewire limiting habits with this actionable psychology guide for real-world communication. Whether commuting to a demanding job or aiming to improve personal relationships, this empowering toolkit breaks down complex mental frameworks into simple exercises. Gain the clarity to gently dismantle self-doubt and build a resilient mindset.Instead of promising overnight
... Read more