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Mainframes & Minicomputers eBooks

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  • THE MICROBIT USER GUIDE

    UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL OF MICROBIT PROGRAMMING AND CREATIVITY

    "The Microbit User Guide" is your ultimate companion to exploring the limitless possibilities of Microbit programming and unleashing your creativity through hands-on projects. Whether you're a beginner in the world of coding or an experienced programmer looking to delve into the world of microcontrollers, this comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step journey to mastering Microbit and its ... Read more

    £2.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pocket Reference: Raspberry Pi

    This is a pocket reference for getting started Raspberry Pi. **TOC** 1. Introduction to Raspberry Pi 1.1 Raspberry Pi 1.2 Getting Hardware 2. Raspberry Pi Software 2.1 Raspberry Pi Operating System 2.2 Installing Raspberry Pi OS 2.2.1 Setup SD Card 2.2.2 Booting 3. Basic Configuration 3.1 Configure Timezone 3.2 Configure Keyboard 3.3 Rebooting 3.4 Shutdown 3.5 Update Package Repository<br /... ... Read more

    £2.39

  • Lords of Crypto Crime

    The Race to Bring Down the World’s Invisible Kingpins

    *This book is published in the US as Tracers in the Dark. The text is unchanged for this edition.*'Reads like a thriller... These stories are amazing.'-Michael Lewis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Big Short'A master-class in the tactics and countertactics of financial cyberwarfare, laid out in a tense, exciting technothriller.'-Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother</s... ... Read more

    £5.99

  • Genius Makers

    The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World

    by Cade Metz ...
    'This colourful page-turner puts artificial intelligence into a human perspective . . . Metz explains this transformative technology and makes the quest thrilling.' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs____________________________________________________This is the inside story of a small group of mavericks, eccentrics and geniuses who turned Artificial Intelligence from a fringe enthusiasm into a ... Read more

    £5.99

  • The Computers that Made the World

    by Tim Danton ...
    Discover the birth of the technological world we now live in through the origins of 12 influential computers built between 1939 and 1950.In 1940, a computer was someone who ploughed through grueling calculations each day. A decade later, a computer was a buzzing machine that filled a room. This book tells the story of how our world was reshaped by a dozen such computers — and the geniuses that ... Read more

    £5.29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Primacy of Doubt

    From climate change to quantum physics, how the science of uncertainty can help predict and understand our chaotic world

    by Tim Palmer ...
    A bold, visionary, and mind-bending exploration of how the geometry of chaos can explain our uncertain world—from weather and pandemics to quantum physics and free will Covering a breathtaking range of topics—from climate change to the foundations of quantum physics, from economic modelling to conflict prediction, from free will to consciousness and spirituality—The Primacy of Doubt takes us on a ... Read more

    £12.29

  • Raspberry Pi

    A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Setup, Programming (Concepts and Techniques) and Developing Cool Raspberry Pi Projects

    by Joe Grant ...
    Series Book 1 - Raspberry Pi
    Programming can feel daunting at times, and it is especially intimidating to beginners, but with the invention of the Raspberry Pi, it became much easier to learn and more affordable. The Pi is a tiny credit card-sized computer that led to the appearance of an entirely new community of geeks. With this straightforward, easy to follow guide, aspiring programmers can now learn the craft without ... Read more

    £4.29

  • Unix in a Nutshell

    A Desktop Quick Reference - Covers GNU/Linux, Mac OS X,and Solaris

    As an open operating system, Unix can be improved on by anyone and everyone: individuals, companies, universities, and more. As a result, the very nature of Unix has been altered over the years by numerous extensions formulated in an assortment of versions. Today, Unix encompasses everything from Sun's Solaris to Apple's Mac OS X and more varieties of Linux than you can easily name.The latest ... Read more

    £13.39

  • Apple Watch SE User Guide

    The Complete Illustrated Manual with Tips and Tricks to Operate the New iWatch SE and watchOS 7

    by Charlie Scott ...
    The Apple Watch SE User Guide is an extensive manual that shows you all the ways to maximize the performance of your device. This user guide has all the tips and tricks that you need to achieve a better result with your Apple Watch SE. ... Read more

    £2.89 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Raspberry Pi 3: A Practical Beginner's Guide To Understanding The Full Potential Of Raspberry Pi 3 By Starting Your Own Projects Using Python Programming

    by Finn Sanders ...
    ★☆**What if you could learn programming in a manner of hours, rather than months or years?**☆★The world of technology is quickly changing, and more and more people are looking for ways to learn coding and programming. However, some of the traditional options for this can be difficult and challenging to get started with—but with the Raspberry Pi 3, you will see the results in no time!The Raspberry ... Read more

    £2.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building Computers Handbook Simplified:

    Detailed Guide on How to Build Your Computer from Scratch to Completion; a True Step by Step & DIY Guide for Beginners & Pros

    by Uta S. Tipton ...
    Building Computers Handbook Simplified:Detailed Guide on How to Build Your Computer from Scratch to Completion; a True Step by Step & DIY Guide for Beginners & ProsDo you want to be a glad proprietor/maker of the best DIY PC or computer; one that you've worked with your own hands? In this guide, we're demonstrating how to fabricate a PC, bit by bit.Regardless of whether it's not your first time ... Read more

    £3.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Raspberry Pi 3 Cookbook for Python Programmers

    Unleash the potential of Raspberry Pi 3 with over 100 recipes

    A recipe-based guide to programming your Raspberry Pi 3 using PythonKey Features\*Leverage the power of Raspberry Pi 3 using Python programming\*Create 3D games, build neural network modules, and interface with your own circuits\*Packed with clear, step-by-step recipes to walk you through the capabilities of Raspberry PiBook DescriptionRaspberry Pi 3 Cookbook for Python Programmers – Third Edition ... Read more

    £17.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building Smart Home Automation Solutions with Home Assistant

    Configure, integrate, and manage hardware and software systems to automate your home

    A step-by-step guide to building cost-effective and complete home automation DIY projects using tools such as Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi, IoT devices, the Tasmota sensor, ESP32, and GrafanaKey FeaturesLearn by doing using real-life practical examples to build your own home automation systemCreate, hack, and configure IoT devices through hands-on projects to be used with or without Home ... Read more

    £19.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • MQTT Essentials - A Lightweight IoT Protocol

    The preferred IoT publish-subscribe lightweight messaging protocol

    Send and receive messages with the MQTT protocol for your IoT solutions.Key FeaturesMake your connected devices less prone to attackers by understanding practical security mechanismsDive deep into one of IoT’s extremely lightweight machines to enable connectivity protocol with some real-world examplesLearn to take advantage of the features included in MQTT for IoT and Machine-to-Machine ... Read more

    £16.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Raspberry Pi 3 Model B for Beginners: Explore What Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Can Do

    You are interested in learning more about the next computing generation especially about the Internet of Things? You want something which can easily, almost efficiently connect you to the Internet of Things? You already own a Raspberry Pi 3 or you are about to purchase it? If these questions relate to you in any way, this book will be your best companion.Considering the latest technological ... Read more

    £3.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Practical Node-RED Programming

    Learn powerful visual programming techniques and best practices for the web and IoT

    by Taiji Hagino ...
    Use a low-code programming approach to create event-driven applications from scratch by wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online servicesKey FeaturesDiscover how you can automate the Internet of Things (IoT) without writing huge blocks of codeLearn how to wire together flows using a browser-based visual editorHandle IoT data with little to no coding knowledgeBook DescriptionNode-RED is a ... Read more

    £20.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Internet of Things Projects with ESP32

    Build exciting and powerful IoT projects using the all-new Espressif ESP32

    Create and program Internet of Things projects using the Espressif ESP32. Key FeaturesGetting to know the all new powerful EPS32 boards and build interesting Internet of Things projectsConfigure your ESP32 to the cloud technologies and explore the networkable modules that will be utilised in your IoT projectsA step-by-step guide that teaches you the basic to advanced IoT concepts with ESP32Book ... Read more

    £18.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Digital Cultural Heritage

    Challenges, Solutions, and Future Directions

    Series series Innovations in Multimedia, Virtual Reality and Augmentation
    This book explores how digital technologies are transforming cultural heritage preservation, documentation, and archiving. It delves into the technical aspects of digitalization techniques, digital preservation strategies, and the use of advanced technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality in the context of cultural heritage.Digital Cultural Heritage: Challenges, Solutions and Future ... Read more

    £58.99

  • System Error

    Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot

    Read this if you want to understand how to shape our technological future and reinvigorate democracy along the way. -- Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Netflix__________A forward-thinking manifesto from three Stanford professors which reveals how big tech's obsession with optimization and efficiency has sacrificed fundamental human values and outlines steps we can take to change course, renew ... Read more

    £6.99

  • How to Hack Like a GOD

    Hacking the Planet, #2

    by sparc Flow ...
    Series Book 2 - Hacking the Planet
    Ever wondered how hackers breach big corporations? Wonder no more. We detail a step-by-step real life scenario to hack a luxury brand, steal credit card data and spy on board members.Art of exploitationWe start by building a small hardware backdoor that we plant in a retail store owned by our target brand. You get to learn about the Wiegand protocol and how to bypass card readers found in all ... Read more

    £7.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Backup & Recovery

    Inexpensive Backup Solutions for Open Systems

    Packed with practical, freely available backup and recovery solutions for Unix, Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X systems -- as well as various databases -- this new guide is a complete overhaul of Unix Backup & Recovery by the same author, now revised and expanded with over 75% new material.Backup & Recovery starts with a complete overview of backup philosophy and design, including the basic backup ... Read more

    £23.09

  • Hacking With Linux 2020:A Complete Beginners Guide to the World of Hacking Using Linux - Explore the Methods and Tools of Ethical Hacking with Linux

    by Joseph Kenna ...
    You too Can be a White Hat Hacking GeniusIf you're getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent first step. Using Kali Linux, an advanced penetration testing distribution of Linux, you'll learn the basics of using the Linux operating system and acquire the tools and techniques you'll need to take control of a Linux ... Read more

    £2.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Raspberry Pi: The Ultimate Start Guide to Raspberry Pi

    by Davis Jensen ...
    Have you just bought your Raspberry Pi? Are you thinking about buying one? You may feel a bit daunted, as this tiny (and incredibly cheap) computer is different from virtually every other computer on the market. But you don’t need to worry! Raspberry Pi is actually a very user friendly computer and you should not be put off by the idea that you will be programming! Raspberry Pi is programming made ... Read more

    £5.62

  • Raspberry Pi 5 Robotics

    Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi 5 to control motors, process sensor data, and run artificial intelligence algorithms to create robots that can perform a variety of tasks.

    by Pearl Davis ...
    Robotics is the future, and you can build your own robot with a Raspberry Pi 5!This book is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to learn how to build a robot using a Raspberry Pi 5. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, this book will teach you everything you need to know, from designing and building your robot's chassis to programming it to perform complex tasks. With step-by ... Read more

    £5.99