Max Roser

Learn how to create more effective and compelling data visualizations with this essential guide. In today's world where readers are constantly bombarded with data and text, visuals can make it easier for them to recognize and recall information. This book by Jonathan Schwabish offers more than 500 examples and strategies to move beyond simple line, bar, and pie charts. Discover the do's and don'ts of data visualization, principles of visual perception, and how to make subjective style decisions around chart design. Explore more than 80 visualization types suitable for different audiences and goals. Anyone can create outstanding visualizations that clearly communicate their message.

Explore the fascinating complexity of the global economy in this thought-provoking book. Eric D. Beinhocker uses modern science to provide insights into how wealth is created and how it can be increased to benefit individuals, businesses, and society. He argues that the economy is a "complex adaptive system" with novel products, new ideas, and increasing wealth constantly evolving from the interaction between physical and social technologies and business designs. This landmark book takes readers on a journey through economic history, from the Stone Age to modern times, offering a fresh perspective on government policies, stock markets, and adaptive organizations.