Critical thinking is regularly cited as an essential 21st century skill, the key to success in school and work. Given our propensity to believe fake news, draw incorrect conclusions, and make decisions based on emotion rather than reason, it might even be said that critical thinking is vital to the survival of a democratic society. But what, exactly, is critical thinking? Haber describes the term's origins in such disciplines as philosophy, psychology, and science.

限られた時間でも最大限の成果をだすための秘訣が満載！

Finally, we are learning that simplicity equals sanity. We’re rebelling against technology that’s too complicated, DVD players with too many menus, and software accompanied by 75-megabyte “read me” manuals. The iPod’s clean gadgetry has made simplicity hip. But sometimes we find ourselves caught up in the simplicity paradox: we want something that’s simple and easy to use, but also does all the complex things we might ever want it to do.

No skill is more important in today's world than being able to think about, understand, and act on information in an effective and responsible way. What's more, at no point in human history have we had access to so much information, with such relative ease, as we do in the 21st century. But because misinformation out there has increased as well, critical thinking is more important than ever. These 24 rewarding lectures equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to become a savvier, sharper critical thinker in your professional and personal life.

正解のない選択肢の中からでも最善手を見出し、選び取るためのテクニック!
人生もビジネスも選択の連続。
「何かをする、しない」「いつやるか」「どのようなやり方をするか」など、意識している

Easy to understand and engaging, this updated edition of Introducing Python is ideal for beginning programmers as well as those new to the language. Author Bill Lubanovic takes you from the basics to more involved and varied topics, mixing tutorials with cookbook-style code recipes to explain concepts in Python 3. End-of-chapter exercises help you practice what you've learned.

There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts—difficult problems or issues with no best practices—that force you to choose among various compromises. With this book, you'll learn how to think critically about the trade-offs involved with distributed architectures. Architecture veterans and practicing consultants Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, and Zhamak Dehghani discuss strategies for choosing an appropriate architecture.

データサイエンティストはどのように考えるのか？

Economic forces are everywhere around you. But that doesn't mean you need to passively accept whatever outcome those forces might press upon you. Instead, with these 12 fast-moving and crystal clear lectures, you can learn how to use a small handful of basic nuts-and-bolts principles to turn those same forces to your own advantage.

数式とは、森羅万象をもっとも正確に、もっともシンプルに、もっとも奥深く記述できる「神様の言語」。それは、天才科学者たちが人生をかけて発見した人類の宝物でもある。

「アイデアが浮かばない！」「会議がまとまらない！」「意思決定で迷ってしまう！」そんな悩みをお持ちの方に捧げるフレームワーク集です。

「お召し上がりください」
「とんでもございません」

こんな敬語を使っていませんか?
よく聞きますが、本当は間違いです。

本オーディオブックは大人のための敬語ドリルです。
まずは問題を解き、問題を間違ったら、解説をチェック。
解説を聴けば誰でもラクラク敬語を身につけることができます。

※本商品は「大人力を鍛える敬語トレーニング」(池田書店刊 本郷陽二著 ISBN：978-4-262-17446-4 714円(税込))をオーディオ化したものです。

本オーディオブックを全部走りながらお聴きいただいたら、約 30 km、1840 kcal 消費できます。

世界最高のコンサルティングファームの
トップコンサルタントとして得た豊富な経験からわかった
「いい努力」「悪い努力」とは?

１０００問のフェルミ推定を研究し戦略コンサルに内定した東大生グループが、フェルミ推定の解法を体系化。大胆かつ緻密な論理プロセスの構築方法を、だれにでもわかりやすく解説！

This philosophy-of-programming guide presents a unique and entertaining take on how to think about programming. A collection of twenty-one pragmatic rules, each presented in a stand-alone chapter, captures the essential wisdom that every freshly minted programmer needs to know and provides thought-provoking insights for more seasoned programmers. Author Chris Zimmerman, cofounder of the video game studio Sucker Punch Productions, teaches basic truths of programming by wrapping them in memorable aphorisms and driving them home with examples drawn from real code.

Noted Japan expert Professor Mark J. Ravina of the University of Texas at Austin covers the politics, economics, and culture of the island nation since World War II - a conflict that saw the end of Japan’s dream of regional conquest, which Professor Ravina calls Empire 1.0. The country’s postwar leaders radically changed course, renouncing a strong military to pursue Empire 2.0 - Japan as an economic colossus.

あらゆるビジネスの見え方が変わる!“専門分野の寄せ集め"だった経営学をビジネスの目的別に再構築した画期的入門書

のべ1万回以上のプレゼンをしてきた広告業界のプロフェッショナルが指針にしている「伝え方の必勝方程式」とは?

気鋭のジャーナリスト・教育者、矢萩邦彦が混迷の時代に道を切り開くための「リベラルアーツ」入門書を執筆。小学生から大学生、社会人……。

なぜ頭のいい人は図を描いて考えるのか？
MＢＡ/Ｐｈ.Ｄ×外資系コンサル×大学教授としてビジネスの最前線で30年考え続けてきた著者が誰でもできる「深く考える」メソッドを体系化！

ロジカル・シンキングの限界を超えろ！マッキンゼーとBCG、世界２大コンサルティングファームで活躍してきた知の巨人が語る論理思考の限界とその突破法。

Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries, allowing us to ponder why different languages emerged, why there isn't simply a single language, how languages change over time and whether that's good or bad, and how languages die out and become extinct.

自由自在の「創造力」をその手に！アップルの創業者スティーブ・ジョブズや、アマゾンの創業者ジェフ・ベゾスなど、「世界を変えた」イノベーターの思考方法を子細に分析すると、共通する5つのステップが浮かび上がってくる。

本書では「広告が売り上げに影響したのか？」「ある政策を行ったことが本当に良い影響をもたらしたのか？」といった、因果関係分析に焦点を当てたデータ分析の入門を展開していきます。

The power of an effective speech is undeniable. It has the capacity to engage, inform, motivate, and create change in an audience - and in the world. In this compelling 24-lesson course, How to Speak Effectively in Any Setting, taught by Molly Bishop Shadel, Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, learn the fine art of speaking clearly, effectively, and persuasively in contexts across the spectrum, from the board room to the bar room and everywhere in between.