social networks

The star of HGTV's "Fixer Upper" shares anecdotal insights into the value of a strong network, explaining how a team of family members, friends, and neighbors can become an essential component of personal success.

Examines the development of online privacy, describes the complexities of privacy in the digital age, and discusses issues of privacy in relation to social networking, corporations, the government, and other related topics.

"Every day, E?lie motivates her hundreds of thousands of followers to become the best versions of themselves by posting videos of exercise routines and high-protein breakfast recipes. . . . And yet, E?lie worries that her life is not as flawless as she makes it seem on YouTube and Instagram. Between her obsession with the 'ideal weight,' her growing attraction to another man, her family's disdain for her career as a content creator and a collaboration with another influencer who E?lie can't stand, a thought haunts her. What if, by trying to become everything she wanted to be, she's lost herself along the way? . . . An intimate exploration of our obsession with appearances and the hypocrisies that appear when you must craft the perfect online life"--Provided by publisher.

"The way people create and maintain relationships is known as social networking. Today, the term has become synonymous with using social media websites and apps such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These are great tools to use for social networking, but there is so much more that goes into being a great social networker and developing meaningful relationships"--Provided by publisher.

"In the highly anticipated sequel to Suck it In and Smile, Ellie is wrestling her picture-perfect life as a social media influencer back under control - but how long can she keep bridging the distance between the desire to be herself and the pressure to conform? Ellie is an inspiration to her hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and YouTube. Her book of wellness tips (including her signature recipe for chocolate chip-chickpea cookies) is about to launch. She is one half of a social-media power couple with singer Samuel Vanasse, who is now her fianc. And she is on the verge of breaking into the top three on the YouTube charts. She has everything she needs to be happy - but lately, when she starts crying, she can't seem to stop. Between her father's failing health and the charming yet enigmatic Dave, between her friendship-rivalry with another YouTuber and the pressure to be "authentic" at all times, Ellie is lost. She retreats into her old patterns and tries to regain control of her life, one Fat Burning Challenge at a time. But listening to her heart isn't as easy - or glamorous - as she's been making it look to her followers. This exciting conclusion to Ellie's story examines how we measure success and happiness, while exploring the complexities of body image, female rivalry and grief"--Provided by publisher.

"A new, counterintuitive theory for how social networks influence the spread of behavior. New social movements, technologies, and public-health initiatives often struggle to take off, yet many diseases disperse rapidly without issue. Can the lessons learned from the viral diffusion of diseases be used to improve the spread of beneficial behaviors and innovations? In How Behavior Spreads, Damon Centola presents over a decade of original research examining how changes in societal behavior--in voting, health, technology, and finance--occur and the ways social networks can be used to influence how they propagate. Centola's startling findings show that the same conditions accelerating the viral expansion of an epidemic unexpectedly inhibit the spread of behaviors. While it is commonly believed that "weak ties"--long-distance connections linking acquaintances--lead to the quicker spread of behaviors, in fact the exact opposite holds true. Centola demonstrates how the most well-known, intuitive ideas about social networks have caused past diffusion efforts to fail, and how such efforts might succeed in the future. Pioneering the use of Web-based methods to understand how changes in people's social networks alter their behaviors, Centola illustrates the ways in which these insights can be applied to solve countless problems of organizational change, cultural evolution, and social innovation. His findings offer important lessons for public health workers, entrepreneurs, and activists looking to harness networks for social change.Practical and informative, How Behavior Spreads is a must-read for anyone interested in how the theory of social networks can transform our world"--Provided by publisher.

"Every day, ?lie motivates her hundreds of thousands of followers to become the best versions of themselves by posting videos of exercise routines and high-protein breakfast recipes. . . . And yet, ?lie worries that her life is not as flawless as she makes it seem on YouTube and Instagram. Between her obsession with the 'ideal weight,' her growing attraction to another man, her family's disdain for her career as a content creator and a collaboration with another influencer who ?lie can't stand, a thought haunts her. What if, by trying to become everything she wanted to be, she's lost herself along the way? . . . An intimate exploration of our obsession with appearances and the hypocrisies that appear when you must craft the perfect online life"--Provided by publisher.

"Shows how anyone can build more meaningful and productive relationships based on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and network analytics . . . explains that the quality and structure of our relationships has the greatest impact on our personal and professional lives . . . High-quality connections in your social network strongly predict cognitive functioning, emotional resilience, and satisfaction at work . . Beyond the office, social connections are the lifeblood of our health and happiness"--Provided by publisher.

50 of the most successful Instagrammers give advice for improving your instagram feed and finding thousands of new followers, from editing software and photographic techniques to hashtags and codes of conduct.

"Odds are that you are among the 75 percent of the U.S. population who use social media. Many people consider it a lifeline to staying connected to friends and staying relevant to the world. But there's a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when trolls take over? Where do you go for help? Delve into the pros and cons of social media and discover how to make smart decisions about managing your online life"--Back cover.