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Think Like a Data Scientist — No Coding Required
In The Little Book of Data, ad-tech executive Justin Evans ’93CC shows that anyone can succeed in our information-based economy
The Pacifist's Guide to Satanism
La Carmina, an award-winning blogger, journalist, and author, offers a spirited defense of the often-misunderstood religion
10 History Books that Will Make You Smarter
All by Columbia alumni
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When Columbia’s President Ran for US President
100 years ago, Nicholas Murray Butler wanted to go to Washington. It didn’t turn out well
8 Alumni Books That Will Make You Believe in Love
Add these recent tales of the heart — some inspired by life on campus, all written by Columbia grads — to your reading list
How an Inmate-Run Newspaper Transformed a Notorious Prison
William Drummond '66JRN, '66SIPA, a professor at UC Berkeley, talks about his new book on the newspaper at California's San Quentin State Prison
New Books for the New Year
It’s time to light a fire, grab a mug of cocoa, and cozy up with a good book. Get started with these seven new titles from fellow Columbians
The Most Jewish Foods, According to a Jewish Foodie
Alana Newhouse ’00BC, ’02JRN breaks down borscht, bagels, and brisket, and also shares a dessert recipe
Genius at Work: How Franz Boas Created the Field of Cultural Anthropology
A century ago, when people believed that human potential was determined by race and gender, a maverick Columbia professor decided everyone was wrong
Why the US-China Trade War is Unwise and Unwinnable
Economist and Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz explains the hidden weaknesses of the American economy
The Long and Strange History of Celebrity
English and comparative-literature professor Sharon Marcus shines a light on self-promotion and stardom through the ages