General Computing in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

Machine Learning, revised and updated edition

by Ethem Alpaydin ...

Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
MIT presents a concise primer on machine learning—computer programs that learn from data, and the basis of applications like voice recognition and driverless cars.No in-depth knowledge of math or programming required!Today, machine learning underlies a range of applications we use every day, from product recommendations to voice recognition—as well as some we don’t yet use every day, including ... Read more

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MIT presents a concise primer on machine learning—computer programs that learn from data, and the basis of applications like voice recognition and driverless cars.No in-depth knowledge of math or programming required!Today, machine learning underlies a range of applications we use every day, from product recommendations to voice recognition—as well as some we don’t yet use every day, including
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Generative Engine Optimization

The Definitive Guide to AI SEO

by Ross Hudgens ...

Optimize your content for AI answer engines and protect your organic trafficAs 77% of ChatGPT users now treat it like a search engine, traditional SEO alone no longer secures brand visibility. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): The Definitive Guide to AI SEO, by Siege Media founder Ross Hudgens, is a practical guide to optimizing content for AI SEO and answer engines including ChatGPT, Google ... Read more

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Optimize your content for AI answer engines and protect your organic trafficAs 77% of ChatGPT users now treat it like a search engine, traditional SEO alone no longer secures brand visibility. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): The Definitive Guide to AI SEO, by Siege Media founder Ross Hudgens, is a practical guide to optimizing content for AI SEO and answer engines including ChatGPT, Google
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The Essential Book of AI

Master the Mysteries of Artificial Intelligence in 12 Short Chapters

by Anne Rooney ...

Series series Arcturus Concepts
Explore the impact and potential of AI technologies in this illustrated guide, written by award-winning science author Anne Rooney.Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of recent times, with the possibility to reshape society as we know it. In this engaging volume, the author explains the cutting-edge science behind artificial intelligence models as well ... Read more

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Explore the impact and potential of AI technologies in this illustrated guide, written by award-winning science author Anne Rooney.Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of recent times, with the possibility to reshape society as we know it. In this engaging volume, the author explains the cutting-edge science behind artificial intelligence models as well
... Read more
The Innovators

How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution

by Walter Isaacson ...

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving” (The Atlantic) story of the people who created the computer and the internet.What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities? ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving” (The Atlantic) story of the people who created the computer and the internet.What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities?
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Worlds Hidden in Plain Sight

The Evolving Idea of Complexity at the Santa Fe Institute, 1984-2019

by David C. Krakauer ...

Series series Compass
Over the last three decades, the Santa Fe Institute and its network of researchers have been pursuing a revolution in science.Ignoring the boundaries of disciplines and schools and searching for novel fundamental ideas, theories, and practices, this international community integrates the full range of scientific inquiries that will help us to understand and survive on a complex planet.This volume ... Read more

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Over the last three decades, the Santa Fe Institute and its network of researchers have been pursuing a revolution in science.Ignoring the boundaries of disciplines and schools and searching for novel fundamental ideas, theories, and practices, this international community integrates the full range of scientific inquiries that will help us to understand and survive on a complex planet.This volume
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Superintelligence

Paths, Dangers, Strategies

by Nick Bostrom ...

The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of ... Read more

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The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of
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Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson ...

Walter Isaacson’s “enthralling” (The New Yorker) worldwide bestselling biography of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.Based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality ... Read more

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Walter Isaacson’s “enthralling” (The New Yorker) worldwide bestselling biography of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.Based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality
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AI Engineering

Building Applications with Foundation Models

by Chip Huyen ...

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build
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The Next Renaissance

AI and the Expansion of Human Potential

by Zack Kass ...

**“A refreshing, well-crafted treatise on the many possible good things that thinking machines can bring.” – Kirkus ReviewsA Publishers Weekly, USA Today, LA Times Bestseller**An eye-opening discussion on the transformative impact of AI and how to prepare for a new future.In The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, acclaimed AI advisor Zack Kass presents an optimistic and ... Read more

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**“A refreshing, well-crafted treatise on the many possible good things that thinking machines can bring.” – Kirkus ReviewsA Publishers Weekly, USA Today, LA Times Bestseller**An eye-opening discussion on the transformative impact of AI and how to prepare for a new future.In The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, acclaimed AI advisor Zack Kass presents an optimistic and
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Workflow

A Practical Guide to the Creative Process

by Doron Meir ...

A pro isn’t just a person who can do it well. It’s a person who can do it well every time, on demand and on deadline; which is why the key to being a professional creative is having a great creative process. Whether it’s writing a book, animating a shot, designing a game level or composing a soundtrack—ultimately, we’re all facing similar challenges. Since we share challenges, we can also share ... Read more

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A pro isn’t just a person who can do it well. It’s a person who can do it well every time, on demand and on deadline; which is why the key to being a professional creative is having a great creative process. Whether it’s writing a book, animating a shot, designing a game level or composing a soundtrack—ultimately, we’re all facing similar challenges. Since we share challenges, we can also share
... Read more
JavaScript For Kids For Dummies

by Chris Minnick, Eva Holland ...

Have big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript!If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online. JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript, which is an integral programming language that drives the functionality of websites and apps. This informative, yet engaging text ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Have big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript!If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online. JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript, which is an integral programming language that drives the functionality of websites and apps. This informative, yet engaging text
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Data Visualization in Excel

A Guide for Beginners, Intermediates, and Wonks

by Jonathan Schwabish ...

Series series AK Peters Visualization Series
This enhanced version includes video content to provide a greater understanding of the text. This consists of five videos by the author explaining topics including conditional formatting, combining charts, tables, and exporting content from Excel. ... Read more

$41.16 CAD

This enhanced version includes video content to provide a greater understanding of the text. This consists of five videos by the author explaining topics including conditional formatting, combining charts, tables, and exporting content from Excel.
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Raspberry Pi Book of Making 2027

Projects for Makers and Hackers

by The Makers of Raspberry Pi Official magazine ...

The future is here, and it's digital.Technology isn't just something you buy — you can build it yourself! With a bit of know-how you can 3D print moulds to make personalised soap bars, control a robot arm, add sensors and reactive LEDs to an old quilt, or anything else you put your mind to. Book of Making 2027 distils the essence of our favourite maker projects. Whether you want to build an ... Read more

$13.59 CAD

The future is here, and it's digital.Technology isn't just something you buy — you can build it yourself! With a bit of know-how you can 3D print moulds to make personalised soap bars, control a robot arm, add sensors and reactive LEDs to an old quilt, or anything else you put your mind to. Book of Making 2027 distils the essence of our favourite maker projects. Whether you want to build an
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Elon Musk

by Walter Isaacson ...

**The #1 New York Times and global bestseller from Walter Isaacson—the acclaimed author of Steve Jobs, Einstein: His Life and World, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci—is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating, controversial innovator of modern times. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk as he executed his vision for electric vehicles at Tesla, space exploration with ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

**The #1 New York Times and global bestseller from Walter Isaacson—the acclaimed author of Steve Jobs, Einstein: His Life and World, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci—is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating, controversial innovator of modern times. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk as he executed his vision for electric vehicles at Tesla, space exploration with
... Read more
Fusion 360 | Step by Step

by M.Eng. Johannes Wild ...

!FUSION 360 is available as a free license for hobby and private users!Fusion 360 Step by Step, the book for everyone who wants to learn CAD design, FEM simulation, animation, rendering and manufacturing of parts and assemblies from an engineer (M.Eng.) with ease. And all this, with a FREE (only for private users) professional software and by means of amazing hands-on examples and design projects ... Read more

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!FUSION 360 is available as a free license for hobby and private users!Fusion 360 Step by Step, the book for everyone who wants to learn CAD design, FEM simulation, animation, rendering and manufacturing of parts and assemblies from an engineer (M.Eng.) with ease. And all this, with a FREE (only for private users) professional software and by means of amazing hands-on examples and design projects
... Read more
Minecraft For Dummies

by Jacob Cordeiro ...

Craft yourself an amazing game of Minecraft!More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginners guide, you will quickly grasp how to play ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Craft yourself an amazing game of Minecraft!More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginners guide, you will quickly grasp how to play
... Read more
Windows 8 For Dummies

by Andy Rathbone ...

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for
... Read more
Foundations of Digital Government

Leading and Managing in the Digital Era

by Daniel Veit, Jan Huntgeburth ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
Digital government consists in the purposeful use of information and communication technologies (ICT), in particular the internet, to transform the relationship between government and society in a positive manner. This book focuses on the current status, prospects and foundations of digital government. Integrating examples and cases from administrative practice, it covers all important aspects of ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

Digital government consists in the purposeful use of information and communication technologies (ICT), in particular the internet, to transform the relationship between government and society in a positive manner. This book focuses on the current status, prospects and foundations of digital government. Integrating examples and cases from administrative practice, it covers all important aspects of
... Read more
3ds Max Basics for Modeling Video Game Assets: Volume 1

Model a Complete Game Environment and Export to Unity or Other Game Engines

by William Culbertson ...

A textbook for learning 3d modeling fundamentals, this step-by-step lesson book develops the readers modeling skills through a series of modeling exercises creating modules for a medieval castle environment. As the text introduces new modeling skills it additionally calls on the reader to perform repetitive tasks, reinforcing skills learned in the process. The content is presented as if the reader ... Read more

$122.29 CAD

A textbook for learning 3d modeling fundamentals, this step-by-step lesson book develops the readers modeling skills through a series of modeling exercises creating modules for a medieval castle environment. As the text introduces new modeling skills it additionally calls on the reader to perform repetitive tasks, reinforcing skills learned in the process. The content is presented as if the reader
... Read more
iPhone Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries ...

Series series Portable Genius
Your step-by-step guide to iPhone masteryiPhone Portable Genius delivers a practical and simple guide to quickly learning everything you need to know about the iPhone. Whether you're a novice user with Apple products or a seasoned pro, you'll find a wealth of info designed to show you how to configure your iPhone, set up accounts, manage your contacts and appointments, take stunning pictures, and ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Your step-by-step guide to iPhone masteryiPhone Portable Genius delivers a practical and simple guide to quickly learning everything you need to know about the iPhone. Whether you're a novice user with Apple products or a seasoned pro, you'll find a wealth of info designed to show you how to configure your iPhone, set up accounts, manage your contacts and appointments, take stunning pictures, and
... Read more
OS X Yosemite For Dummies

by Bob LeVitus ...

Get the most out of the latest version of OS XUpdated and revised for the latest OS X release from Apple, OS X Yosemite For Dummies gives you fun, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out OS X. Inside, you'll get up and running on OS X basics; customizing your workspace; working with the Dock; finding files with Spotlight; working with Mission Control ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Get the most out of the latest version of OS XUpdated and revised for the latest OS X release from Apple, OS X Yosemite For Dummies gives you fun, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out OS X. Inside, you'll get up and running on OS X basics; customizing your workspace; working with the Dock; finding files with Spotlight; working with Mission Control
... Read more
CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008)

by Mike Meyers, Scott Jernigan ...

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification examGet complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, ... Read more

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This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification examGet complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide,
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Virtual Ascendance

Video Games and the Remaking of Reality

by Devin C. Griffiths ...

From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise ... Read more

$37.79 CAD

From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise
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Cyber War versus Cyber Realities

Cyber Conflict in the International System

by Brandon Valeriano, Ryan C. Maness ...

In 2011, the United States government declared a cyber attack as equal to an act of war, punishable with conventional military means. Cyber operations, cyber crime, and other forms of cyber activities directed by one state against another are now considered part of the normal relations range of combat and conflict, and the rising fear of cyber conflict has brought about a reorientation of military ... Read more

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In 2011, the United States government declared a cyber attack as equal to an act of war, punishable with conventional military means. Cyber operations, cyber crime, and other forms of cyber activities directed by one state against another are now considered part of the normal relations range of combat and conflict, and the rising fear of cyber conflict has brought about a reorientation of military
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