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A passionate, powerful memoir by a trailblazing Black transgender activist, tracing her life of transformation and her work towards collective liberation.
In 2017, Raquel Willis took to the National Women's March podium just after the presidential election of Donald Trump, primed to tell her story as a young Black transgender woman from the South. Despite having her speaking time cut short, the appearance only deepened her commitment to speaking...
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Summary of Michael Lewis's The Fifth Risk is a journalistic account of how broad swaths of the US government are being ignored or dismantled under Donald Trump's administration. After shunning the conventions of a presidential transition, Trump and his tiny team assumed stewardship of the government without ever bothering to learn how it works…
4) What's Gone
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Amidst the untamed swamps of Louisiana, a relentless killer strangles victims with vines, leaving behind ominous sculptures crafted from twigs. National Parks Officer Peyton Risk, an expert at solving homicides within the National parks, is needed to catc
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Prepare for the Security Program Management and Oversight domain of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam.
The CompTIA Security+ certification is an excellent entry point for a career in information security. The current version, SY0-701, expands on coverage related to cloud security, security automation and orchestration, cryptography, threat modeling, and security assessment and testing. Instructor Mike Chapple, an IT leader with 20...
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"A New York Times bestselling author and leading expert on market risk argues that seismic shifts in the global economy will trigger a multi-trillion-dollar migration of wealth, tracing the fateful decisions that created this crisis-and outlines new rules of investing for the forward-thinking. From Wall Street to the White House, the fantasy of an eventual "return to normal" is still alive and well, nurtured by dangerously outdated theories. But the...
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When an asteroid hits the Earth, underwater volcanic eruptions risk submerging a riverside town and the inhabitants start to flee inland. The day before leaving, Nian says goodbye to a childhood friend but on her way she crosses paths with some of the town’s residents. Gradually, her memories of the town start to become clearer and clearer in her mind.
13) Star beasts
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"Wanna know the real reason Pluto isn't a planet anymore? Bandit is a pup on Earth who leaves his family to join the secret order of the Star Beasts - cosmic creatures sworn to protect Earth and spread goodness throughout the universe. Only thing is, he's having trouble fitting in. But when powerful relics are suddenly stolen, the Star Beasts must band together to find the deadly galactic fossils before Pluto's evil emperor, Khaos Krill - he wants...
14) Ode to Joy
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How does a man who is - literally - paralyzed by happiness find love? Charlie has a condition called cataplexy, a rare disorder that causes him to lose control of his muscles whenever he is overcome by strong emotion, particularly joy. But when the beautiful, spontaneous Francesca (Morena Baccarin) falls for him, the risk-averse Charlie finds himself at a crossroads: suppress his feelings of attraction, or take a chance and let love in?
15) Napoli Eden
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Captures the creative journey of artist Annalaura di Luggo when she decideded to build 4 monumental works of art out of recycled aluminum and position them in symbolic places in the city of Naples. Annalaura also recruited some “at-risk kids” from the Spanish Quarters of Naples in an attempt to stimulate their lives with new positive and creative possibilities in "a journey towards the light". All that you will see really happened. This cinematic...
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Explore core concepts and practical strategies to effectively implement and manage AI governance.
As generative AI continues to grow in importance, new risks are emerging in its wake. AI governance has become an organization-wide imperative to ensure safe and responsible adoption and use. In this course, instructor Vidhi Chugh helps you develop your awareness as an AI practitioner and better understand the risks and challenges of governing AI. Explore...
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Learn how to adapt a positive leadership style that can lead to outsized positive results, including more risk-taking by teams and better talent retention.
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, executive coach and speaker Lorraine K. Lee shares tips on leading with positivity and the benefits of positive leadership. Learn how to create a positive work environment,...
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Explore strategies to deal with common security vulnerabilities associated with APIs, as outlined in the OWASP API Security Top 10.
With more applications becoming more API driven, they are also becoming more vulnerable to major attacks. This course teaches tech professionals how to find and remove vulnerabilities to secure their applications. Instructor Davin Jackson explains how APIs work and the security issues they face. Davin covers the OWASP...
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Explore the fundamentals of designing and developing a successful application security (AppSec) program.
Application security (AppSec) is one of the most important building blocks of a successful modern security program. With the rising popularity of the cloud, more and more data and software applications have been exposed to the public, posing significant risks. In this course, join instructor Tim Chase as he outlines the different parts of an AppSec...
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Learn sustainability strategies to reduce your company's carbon footprint, mitigate risk, help your bottom line, and protect your company's brand.
A changing climate compels us to change the way we do business. Incorporating sustainability into your business can help your bottom line and build your company's brand. This course shows how to adopt smart sustainability practices to drive financial performance, attract and retain employees, and protect...
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