This textbook is used as an instructional guide for classes taught in the subject area of data visualization and communications. The text can be used in both undergraduate classes and graduate-level studies. It is designed to orient and establish a working-level competency in data visualization and applying that competency as part of business communications. There are many exceptional books that focus on visualizing data and especially the adaptation of modern application technologies used in that task. There are also extremely useful texts that are primarily focused on effective business communications. In recent years an emphasis toward storytelling for presentation of data has emerged and this can further enhance presentation in our business communications. This text seeks to navigate through these topics and to be intentional in the presentation and instruction of data preparation, data analysis, data visualization, and the presentation of results, usually referred to as communications, data storytelling, or communicating better with data. Nearly all scientific and business disciplines require greater competency and literacy within the field of analytics. This text can be your guide to help establish skills to confidently and accurately communicate better with data.