Rakuten Kobo

Quantum Computing For Dummies

by Floyd Earl Smith, whurley ...

Comprehend the mysteries—and the amazing potential—of quantum computingQuantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics. Need ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Comprehend the mysteries—and the amazing potential—of quantum computingQuantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics. Need
... Read more
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You

How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It's Making the World a Weirder Place

by Janelle Shane ...

As heard on NPR's "Science Friday," discover the book recommended by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Daniel Pink, and Adam Grant: an "accessible, informative, and hilarious" introduction to the weird and wonderful world of artificial intelligence (Ryan North)."You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever . . . according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

As heard on NPR's "Science Friday," discover the book recommended by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Daniel Pink, and Adam Grant: an "accessible, informative, and hilarious" introduction to the weird and wonderful world of artificial intelligence (Ryan North)."You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever . . . according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist
... Read more
Going Infinite

The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

by Michael Lewis ...

**AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWith a new afterword on Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and its aftermathOne of the New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 • One of PureWow’s 42 Books to Gift in 2023 This Year • One of Fortune’s Best Crypto Books of 2023“Going Infinite is in many ways Lewis at his best. He marshals a complex global story without losing sight of the delightful and revealing human ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWith a new afterword on Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and its aftermathOne of the New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 • One of PureWow’s 42 Books to Gift in 2023 This Year • One of Fortune’s Best Crypto Books of 2023“Going Infinite is in many ways Lewis at his best. He marshals a complex global story without losing sight of the delightful and revealing human
... Read more
Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud

The Basis for the Documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money

by Ben McKenzie, Jacob Silverman ...

THE BASIS FOR THE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEYINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR“A smart, savvy road map through the mayhem of the cryptocurrency madness.” —RON CHERNOW, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of <e... ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

THE BASIS FOR THE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEYINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR“A smart, savvy road map through the mayhem of the cryptocurrency madness.” —RON CHERNOW, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of <e...
... Read more
Data Visualization Hacks

Tricks for Clear Insights

by Aarya Ganaka ...

Data Visualization Hacks: Tricks for Clear Insights explores the vital role of data visualization in making sense of vast amounts of information. In our digital age, data has become abundant and cheap, yet processing and understanding it can be challenging. This book guides readers through the steps of the data science process, emphasizing the importance of visualizing data to draw meaningful ... Read more

$41.06 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Data Visualization Hacks: Tricks for Clear Insights explores the vital role of data visualization in making sense of vast amounts of information. In our digital age, data has become abundant and cheap, yet processing and understanding it can be challenging. This book guides readers through the steps of the data science process, emphasizing the importance of visualizing data to draw meaningful
... Read more
The Missing Cryptoqueen

The Billion Dollar Cryptocurrency Con and the Woman Who Got Away with It

by Jamie Bartlett ...

175 countries, four billion dollars, one scam: the thrilling rise and fall of the biggest cryptocurrency con in history and the woman behind it allIn 2016, on stage at Wembley Arena in front of thousands of adoring fans, Dr. Ruja Ignatova promised her followers a financial revolution. The future, she said, belonged to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. And the Oxford-educated, self-styled ... Read more

Was $19.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

175 countries, four billion dollars, one scam: the thrilling rise and fall of the biggest cryptocurrency con in history and the woman behind it allIn 2016, on stage at Wembley Arena in front of thousands of adoring fans, Dr. Ruja Ignatova promised her followers a financial revolution. The future, she said, belonged to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. And the Oxford-educated, self-styled
... Read more
A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python

by Hans Petter Langtangen ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
The book serves as a first introduction to computer programming of scientific applications, using the high-level Python language. The exposition is example and problem-oriented, where the applications are taken from mathematics, numerical calculus, statistics, physics, biology and finance. The book teaches "Matlab-style" and procedural programming as well as object-oriented programming. High ... Read more

$76.99 CAD

The book serves as a first introduction to computer programming of scientific applications, using the high-level Python language. The exposition is example and problem-oriented, where the applications are taken from mathematics, numerical calculus, statistics, physics, biology and finance. The book teaches "Matlab-style" and procedural programming as well as object-oriented programming. High
... Read more
Algorithms: An Introduction to The Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Used to Solve Human Decisions, Advance Technology, Optimize Habits, Learn Faster & Your Improve Life

by Trust Genics ...

Discover How Algorithms Shape & Impact Our WorldNow you might look at this title and shy away, thinking that a book with "Algorithms" in its title must be just for techies and computer scientists. However this book is very accessible to those with no background in computer science.Decisions Oftentimes Have Optimal SolutionsToday, many decisions that could be made by human beings from predicting ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Discover How Algorithms Shape & Impact Our WorldNow you might look at this title and shy away, thinking that a book with "Algorithms" in its title must be just for techies and computer scientists. However this book is very accessible to those with no background in computer science.Decisions Oftentimes Have Optimal SolutionsToday, many decisions that could be made by human beings from predicting
... Read more
Programming A Beginner's Guide

by Richard Mansfield ...

Essential Programming Skills--Made Easy!Learn programming fundamentals quickly with help from this hands-on tutorial. No previous experience required! Programming: A Beginner's Guide gets you started right away writing a simple but useful program in Visual Basic Express Edition, and then moves on to more advanced projects, including a quiz program and a protected personal diary. You'll develop ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Essential Programming Skills--Made Easy!Learn programming fundamentals quickly with help from this hands-on tutorial. No previous experience required! Programming: A Beginner's Guide gets you started right away writing a simple but useful program in Visual Basic Express Edition, and then moves on to more advanced projects, including a quiz program and a protected personal diary. You'll develop
... Read more
Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets

A Comprehensive Introduction

by Fabian Schar, Aleksander Berentsen ...

An introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology; a guide for practitioners and students.Bitcoin and blockchain enable the ownership of virtual property without the need for a central authority. Additionally, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies make up an entirely new class of assets that have the potential for fundamental change in the current financial system. This book offers an ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

An introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology; a guide for practitioners and students.Bitcoin and blockchain enable the ownership of virtual property without the need for a central authority. Additionally, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies make up an entirely new class of assets that have the potential for fundamental change in the current financial system. This book offers an
... Read more
Blockchain for Everyone

How I Learned the Secrets of the New Millionaire Class (And You Can, Too)

by Sir John Hargrave ...

From the author of Mind Hacking and founder of Bitcoin Market Journal comes the first book to explain the money-making secrets behind bitcoin and blockchain in a user-friendly format.When John Hargrave first invested in cryptocurrency, the price of a single bitcoin was about $125; a few years later, that same bitcoin was worth $20,000. He wasn’t alone: this flood of new money is like the early ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

From the author of Mind Hacking and founder of Bitcoin Market Journal comes the first book to explain the money-making secrets behind bitcoin and blockchain in a user-friendly format.When John Hargrave first invested in cryptocurrency, the price of a single bitcoin was about $125; a few years later, that same bitcoin was worth $20,000. He wasn’t alone: this flood of new money is like the early
... Read more
Learning Analytics Explained

by Niall Sclater ...

Learning Analytics Explained draws extensively from case studies and interviews with experts in order to discuss emerging applications of the new field of learning analytics. Educational institutions increasingly collect data on students and their learning experiences, a practice that helps enhance courses, identify learners who require support, and provide a more personalized learning experience. ... Read more

$71.44 CAD

Learning Analytics Explained draws extensively from case studies and interviews with experts in order to discuss emerging applications of the new field of learning analytics. Educational institutions increasingly collect data on students and their learning experiences, a practice that helps enhance courses, identify learners who require support, and provide a more personalized learning experience.
... Read more
Understanding Crypto Trading: XRP Version

by Mr. Laurence Culliver IV ...

Understanding Crypto Trading: XRP Version" by Laurence Culliver is a comprehensive guide to the world of cryptocurrency trading, with a specific focus on XRP. The book covers the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, exploring the blockchain technology behind it and the unique features of XRP. Key topics include the XRP Ledger, its tokenomics, security features, interoperability, and smart contract ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understanding Crypto Trading: XRP Version" by Laurence Culliver is a comprehensive guide to the world of cryptocurrency trading, with a specific focus on XRP. The book covers the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, exploring the blockchain technology behind it and the unique features of XRP. Key topics include the XRP Ledger, its tokenomics, security features, interoperability, and smart contract
... Read more
Generative AI For Dummies

by Pam Baker ...

Generate a personal assistant with generative AIGenerative AI tools capable of creating text, images, and even ideas seemingly out of thin air have exploded in popularity and sophistication. This valuable technology can assist in authoring short and long-form content, producing audio and video, serving as a research assistant, and tons of other professional and personal tasks. Generative AI For ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Generate a personal assistant with generative AIGenerative AI tools capable of creating text, images, and even ideas seemingly out of thin air have exploded in popularity and sophistication. This valuable technology can assist in authoring short and long-form content, producing audio and video, serving as a research assistant, and tons of other professional and personal tasks. Generative AI For
... Read more
Making a Metaverse That Matters

From Snow Crash & Second Life to A Virtual World Worth Fighting For

by Wagner James Au ...

An up-close account from the world’s first metaverse-embedded reporterIn Making a Metaverse That Matters: From Snow Crash & Second Life to A Virtual World Worth Fighting For, the celebrated author of The Making of Second Life and Game Design Secrets, Wagner James Au, delivers an engrossing exploration of how nascent metaverse platforms have already captured the imagination of millions. Featuring ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

An up-close account from the world’s first metaverse-embedded reporterIn Making a Metaverse That Matters: From Snow Crash & Second Life to A Virtual World Worth Fighting For, the celebrated author of The Making of Second Life and Game Design Secrets, Wagner James Au, delivers an engrossing exploration of how nascent metaverse platforms have already captured the imagination of millions. Featuring
... Read more
Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?

by Roger Huang ...

How will China affect Bitcoin's price, your freedoms, and your wallet? How is China pushing the digital yuan and central bank digital currencies? As surveillance technology goes up against open source freedomtech, which will win out? Roger Huang's Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? is the authoritative resource exploring Bitcoin's disruptive intersection with Chinese history. Huang not only pulls back the ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

How will China affect Bitcoin's price, your freedoms, and your wallet? How is China pushing the digital yuan and central bank digital currencies? As surveillance technology goes up against open source freedomtech, which will win out? Roger Huang's Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? is the authoritative resource exploring Bitcoin's disruptive intersection with Chinese history. Huang not only pulls back the
... Read more
802.11 Wireless Networks

Security and Analysis

by Chi-Yu Huang, Alan Holt ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
$115.99 CAD
The Case Against Reality

Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes

by Donald Hoffman ...

Can we trust our senses to tell us the truth?Challenging leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. From examining why fashion designers create clothes that give the illusion of a more “attractive” body shape to studying how ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Can we trust our senses to tell us the truth?Challenging leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. From examining why fashion designers create clothes that give the illusion of a more “attractive” body shape to studying how
... Read more
Code Club Book of Scratch

by Rik Cross, Dr. Tracy Gardner ...

The first ever Code Club book is here! With it, you'll learn how to code using Scratch, the block-based programming language. In each chapter you'll find instructions to build cool games, animations, and interactive stories. Your friendly robot guide will aid you step-by-step through each project and give you handy tips along the way.In this book we show you how to use a programming language ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The first ever Code Club book is here! With it, you'll learn how to code using Scratch, the block-based programming language. In each chapter you'll find instructions to build cool games, animations, and interactive stories. Your friendly robot guide will aid you step-by-step through each project and give you handy tips along the way.In this book we show you how to use a programming language
... Read more
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Ten Short Lessons

by Peter J. Bentley ...

Series series Pocket Einstein Series
An expert introduction to the fascinating world of robotics, artificial intelligence, and how machines learn.In Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Ten Short Lessons, leading expert Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers into ten pivotal lessons, presenting the reader with the essential information they need to get to understand our most powerful technology and its ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

An expert introduction to the fascinating world of robotics, artificial intelligence, and how machines learn.In Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Ten Short Lessons, leading expert Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers into ten pivotal lessons, presenting the reader with the essential information they need to get to understand our most powerful technology and its
... Read more
The Reasonable Case for Bitcoin

by Andrei Polgar ...

Game-changing potential? Yes. The maturity required to reach said potential? Not quite yet. And especially not in light of the many imperfections which (still) haunt the space. From the cringeworthy cult-like behavior exhibited by far too many enthusiasts and influencers alike. To the scams which still run rampant and, let's face it, are by and large tolerated by the community. After all, when ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Game-changing potential? Yes. The maturity required to reach said potential? Not quite yet. And especially not in light of the many imperfections which (still) haunt the space. From the cringeworthy cult-like behavior exhibited by far too many enthusiasts and influencers alike. To the scams which still run rampant and, let's face it, are by and large tolerated by the community. After all, when
... Read more
Jumpstarting Javascript

by Lynn Beighley ...

All Make Jumpstart books provide a quick way for readers to "jumpstart" their knowledge of a certain topic.In 50 intense pages, Jumpstarting JavaScript shows makers how to install the Node.js environment on a Raspberry Pi, how to use Node.js to turn their Raspberry Pi into a self-contained web server, and how to get that web server to send a tweet. ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

All Make Jumpstart books provide a quick way for readers to "jumpstart" their knowledge of a certain topic.In 50 intense pages, Jumpstarting JavaScript shows makers how to install the Node.js environment on a Raspberry Pi, how to use Node.js to turn their Raspberry Pi into a self-contained web server, and how to get that web server to send a tweet.
... Read more
Computer Science

An Interdisciplinary Approach

by Robert Sedgewick, Kevin Wayne ...

Named a Notable Book in the 21st Annual Best of Computing list by the ACM!Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne’s Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach is the ideal modern introduction to computer science with Java programming for both students and professionals. Taking a broad, applications-based approach, Sedgewick and Wayne teach through important examples from science, mathematics, ... Read more

$76.99 CAD

Named a Notable Book in the 21st Annual Best of Computing list by the ACM!Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne’s Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach is the ideal modern introduction to computer science with Java programming for both students and professionals. Taking a broad, applications-based approach, Sedgewick and Wayne teach through important examples from science, mathematics,
... Read more
Console Wars

Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation

by Blake J. Harris ...

Now a documentary on CBS All Access.Following the success of The Accidental Billionaires and Moneyball comes Console Wars—a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles the history of video games and how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the video game industry.In 1990, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Now a documentary on CBS All Access.Following the success of The Accidental Billionaires and Moneyball comes Console Wars—a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles the history of video games and how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the video game industry.In 1990,
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Computer Science eBooks

Show: