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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

$91.76 NZD

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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Bill Gates

The Path to the Future

by Jonathan Gatlin ...

He is Thomas Edison and Henry Ford rolled into one -- except that William Henry Gates III maybe smarter and more successful than either.He is America's richest man, and on the corporate landscape, he may well be the most feared. In less than a generation, Bill Gates has done nothing less than change the way we live and work.Here is Bill Gate's story, taking you inside the mind of this brilliant ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

He is Thomas Edison and Henry Ford rolled into one -- except that William Henry Gates III maybe smarter and more successful than either.He is America's richest man, and on the corporate landscape, he may well be the most feared. In less than a generation, Bill Gates has done nothing less than change the way we live and work.Here is Bill Gate's story, taking you inside the mind of this brilliant
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Effective Modern C++

42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14

by Scott Meyers ...

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes ... Read more

$53.58 NZD

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes
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Understanding the Basics of Raspberry Pi

A User Guide to Using Raspberry Pi

by Marlon Smith ...

Understanding the Basics of Raspberry Pib is a text written by a very enthusiastic author that loves technology and wants to share it with as many people as he possibly can. Though he is aware that almost everyone has some sort of computer or Smartphone he is aware that there are many other things that he can share about many new technological advances that have been made. One such thing is the ... Read more

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Understanding the Basics of Raspberry Pib is a text written by a very enthusiastic author that loves technology and wants to share it with as many people as he possibly can. Though he is aware that almost everyone has some sort of computer or Smartphone he is aware that there are many other things that he can share about many new technological advances that have been made. One such thing is the
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Raspberry Pi :Raspberry Pi Guide On Python & Projects Programming In Easy Steps

by Jason Scotts ...

"Raspberry Pi Programming Guide" is a text that gives the reader a bit of insight into this form of technology. It is European based and is just making a debut in North America so many are curious about it and what exactly this technology can do. The aim that the author has with this text is to highlight the main functions of Raspberry Pi and how it can be beneficial to the consumer in the long ... Read more

Was $6.99 NZD Now $5.16 NZD

"Raspberry Pi Programming Guide" is a text that gives the reader a bit of insight into this form of technology. It is European based and is just making a debut in North America so many are curious about it and what exactly this technology can do. The aim that the author has with this text is to highlight the main functions of Raspberry Pi and how it can be beneficial to the consumer in the long
... Read more
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know

Collective Wisdom from the Experts

by Richard Monson-Haefel ...

In this truly unique technical book, today's leading software architects present valuable principles on key development issues that go way beyond technology. More than four dozen architects -- including Neal Ford, Michael Nygard, and Bill de hOra -- offer advice for communicating with stakeholders, eliminating complexity, empowering developers, and many more practical lessons they've learned from ... Read more

$38.28 NZD

In this truly unique technical book, today's leading software architects present valuable principles on key development issues that go way beyond technology. More than four dozen architects -- including Neal Ford, Michael Nygard, and Bill de hOra -- offer advice for communicating with stakeholders, eliminating complexity, empowering developers, and many more practical lessons they've learned from
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Genesis Machines

by Martyn Amos ...

Silicon chips are out. Today's scientists are using real, wet, squishy, living biology to build the next generation of computers. Cells, gels and DNA strands are the 'wetware' of the twenty-first century. Much smaller and more intelligent, these organic computers open up revolutionary possibilities.Tracing the history of computing and revealing a brave new world to come, Genesis Machines describes ... Read more

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Silicon chips are out. Today's scientists are using real, wet, squishy, living biology to build the next generation of computers. Cells, gels and DNA strands are the 'wetware' of the twenty-first century. Much smaller and more intelligent, these organic computers open up revolutionary possibilities.Tracing the history of computing and revealing a brave new world to come, Genesis Machines describes
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Ask Your Developer

How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century

by Jeff Lawson ...

Jeff Lawson, developer turnedCEO of Twilio (one of BloombergBusinessweek's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021),creates*a new* playbook for unleashing the full potential of software developers in any organization, showing how to help managementutilize this coveted and valuable workforce to enablegrowth, solve a wide range of business problems, and drive digital tran... ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Jeff Lawson, developer turnedCEO of Twilio (one of BloombergBusinessweek's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021),creates*a new* playbook for unleashing the full potential of software developers in any organization, showing how to help managementutilize this coveted and valuable workforce to enablegrowth, solve a wide range of business problems, and drive digital tran...
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Python Programming

by YASH AKBARI ...

This book introduces Python programming language and fundamental concepts in algorithms and computing. Its target audience includes students and engineers with little or no background in programming, who need to master a practical programming language and learn the basic thinking in computer science/programming. The main contents come from lecture notes for engineering students from all ... Read more

$10.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book introduces Python programming language and fundamental concepts in algorithms and computing. Its target audience includes students and engineers with little or no background in programming, who need to master a practical programming language and learn the basic thinking in computer science/programming. The main contents come from lecture notes for engineering students from all
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Information

A Very Short Introduction

by Luciano Floridi ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
We live an information-soaked existence - information pours into our lives through television, radio, books, and of course, the Internet. Some say we suffer from 'infoglut'. But what is information? The concept of 'information' is a profound one, rooted in mathematics, central to whole branches of science, yet with implications on every aspect of our everyday lives: DNA provides the information to ... Read more

$14.13 NZD

We live an information-soaked existence - information pours into our lives through television, radio, books, and of course, the Internet. Some say we suffer from 'infoglut'. But what is information? The concept of 'information' is a profound one, rooted in mathematics, central to whole branches of science, yet with implications on every aspect of our everyday lives: DNA provides the information to
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Python Programming: 8 Simple Steps to Learn Python Programming Language in 24 hours! Practical Python Programming for Beginners, Python Commands and Python Language

by Norman James ...

'Python Programming Language in 24 hours!' is the ultimate resource for newbies looking to learn a programming language that is easy to grasp in a very short time compared to other programming languages such as C++, Java and Pascal.This book is promising to get you on your way to becoming a master of Python in no time. It endows you with the powers of a programmer with a solid foundation of the ... Read more

$6.77 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

'Python Programming Language in 24 hours!' is the ultimate resource for newbies looking to learn a programming language that is easy to grasp in a very short time compared to other programming languages such as C++, Java and Pascal.This book is promising to get you on your way to becoming a master of Python in no time. It endows you with the powers of a programmer with a solid foundation of the
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Windows Command Prompt A-N

by Prometheus MMS ...

This book will save your time of search and get help.It contains all windows command prompt commands. Command Prompt is a command line interpreter application available in most Windows operating systems. Command Prompt is officially called Windows Command Processor but is also sometimes called the command shell or by its file name cmd.exe. Note: Command Prompt is sometimes incorrectly referred to ... Read more

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This book will save your time of search and get help.It contains all windows command prompt commands. Command Prompt is a command line interpreter application available in most Windows operating systems. Command Prompt is officially called Windows Command Processor but is also sometimes called the command shell or by its file name cmd.exe. Note: Command Prompt is sometimes incorrectly referred to
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Learning OpenTelemetry

Setting Up and Operating a Modern Observability System

by Ted Young, Austin Parker ...

OpenTelemetry is a revolution in observability data. Instead of running multiple uncoordinated pipelines, OpenTelemetry provides users with a single integrated stream of data, providing multiple sources of high-quality telemetry data: tracing, metrics, logs, RUM, eBPF, and more. This practical guide shows you how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot the OpenTelemetry observability system.Authors ... Read more

$68.87 NZD

OpenTelemetry is a revolution in observability data. Instead of running multiple uncoordinated pipelines, OpenTelemetry provides users with a single integrated stream of data, providing multiple sources of high-quality telemetry data: tracing, metrics, logs, RUM, eBPF, and more. This practical guide shows you how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot the OpenTelemetry observability system.Authors
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GameCube Architecture

Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis, #10

by Rodrigo Copetti ...

Series Book 10 - Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis
Gone are the days of '3D-attempts', Nintendo's new offering consists of a clean and powerful break from its predecessor that will open the door to new, original and unseen content.It's worth pointing out that the design of this architecture led to one of the most compact hardware of this generation. This was emphasised by the lack of slims or lite revisions.Architecture of Consoles: A Practical ... Read more

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Gone are the days of '3D-attempts', Nintendo's new offering consists of a clean and powerful break from its predecessor that will open the door to new, original and unseen content.It's worth pointing out that the design of this architecture led to one of the most compact hardware of this generation. This was emphasised by the lack of slims or lite revisions.Architecture of Consoles: A Practical
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Xbox Architecture

Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis, #13

by Rodrigo Copetti ...

Series Book 13 - Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis
It seems that Microsoft has decided to pick up where Sega left off. Their offer? A system with familiarities appreciated by developers and online services welcomed by users.Architecture of Consoles: A Practical AnalysisLooking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating. While conventional PCs tend to evolve 'incrementally', new generations of consoles introduce completely new ways of ... Read more

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It seems that Microsoft has decided to pick up where Sega left off. Their offer? A system with familiarities appreciated by developers and online services welcomed by users.Architecture of Consoles: A Practical AnalysisLooking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating. While conventional PCs tend to evolve 'incrementally', new generations of consoles introduce completely new ways of
... Read more
The Tech Leadership Bible

New Manager, Team Lead, Director, VP & Executive

by Michael Patterson ...

The tech industry promotes its best engineers into management with little support, assuming technical excellence translates into leadership ability. This is a lie. The skills that made you a great engineer are not the skills that will make you a great leader.This 5-in-1 book is a complete guide to the leadership pipeline. It covers every level, from your first 90 days as a new manager to leading ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The tech industry promotes its best engineers into management with little support, assuming technical excellence translates into leadership ability. This is a lie. The skills that made you a great engineer are not the skills that will make you a great leader.This 5-in-1 book is a complete guide to the leadership pipeline. It covers every level, from your first 90 days as a new manager to leading
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Exploring Critical Approaches of Evolutionary Computation

Edited by Muhammad Sarfraz ...

Modern optimization approaches have attracted an increasing number of scientists, decision makers, and researchers. As new issues in this field emerge, different optimization methodologies must be developed and implemented. Exploring Critical Approaches of Evolutionary Computation is a vital scholarly publication that explores the latest developments, methods, approaches, and applications of ... Read more

$399.04 NZD

Modern optimization approaches have attracted an increasing number of scientists, decision makers, and researchers. As new issues in this field emerge, different optimization methodologies must be developed and implemented. Exploring Critical Approaches of Evolutionary Computation is a vital scholarly publication that explores the latest developments, methods, approaches, and applications of
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Research Anthology on Usage and Development of Open Source Software

Edited by Information Resources Management Association ...

The quick growth of computer technology and development of software caused it to be in a constant state of change and advancement. This advancement in software development meant that there would be many types of software developed in order to excel in usability and efficiency. Among these different types of software was open source software, one that grants permission for users to use, study, ... Read more

$2,228.69 NZD

The quick growth of computer technology and development of software caused it to be in a constant state of change and advancement. This advancement in software development meant that there would be many types of software developed in order to excel in usability and efficiency. Among these different types of software was open source software, one that grants permission for users to use, study,
... Read more
Integrating and Streamlining Event-Driven IoT Services

by Yang Zhang, Yanmeng Guo ...

In IoT scenarios, ways in which large-scale and cross-domain service systems can be established are still unclear, and no systematic or in-depth theories and methods have yet been found. An effective, formal foundation to IoT application designs could serve as a knowledge base for a variety of virtual world applications. Integrating and Streamlining Event-Driven IoT Services discusses how to ... Read more

$379.49 NZD

In IoT scenarios, ways in which large-scale and cross-domain service systems can be established are still unclear, and no systematic or in-depth theories and methods have yet been found. An effective, formal foundation to IoT application designs could serve as a knowledge base for a variety of virtual world applications. Integrating and Streamlining Event-Driven IoT Services discusses how to
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Hello, Startup

A Programmer's Guide to Building Products, Technologies, and Teams

by Yevgeniy Brikman ...

This book is the "Hello, World" tutorial for building products, technologies, and teams in a startup environment. It's based on the experiences of the author, Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman, as well as interviews with programmers from some of the most successful startups of the last decade, including Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, GitHub, Stripe, Instagram, AdMob, Pinterest, and many others.Hello, ... Read more

$34.95 NZD

This book is the "Hello, World" tutorial for building products, technologies, and teams in a startup environment. It's based on the experiences of the author, Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman, as well as interviews with programmers from some of the most successful startups of the last decade, including Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, GitHub, Stripe, Instagram, AdMob, Pinterest, and many others.Hello,
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AutoCAD® Pocket Reference

by Cheryl R. Shrock, Steve Heather ...

Everyone needs a refresher sometimes. The 8th edition of the AutoCAD® Pocket Reference provides easy access to everyday information needed by AutoCAD users, including concepts, how-to, and fundamental commands. The pictures, explanations, and index are unparalleled by other references, as are the price and size. This 8th edition has been improved with the inclusion of both inch and metric ... Read more

$111.65 NZD

Everyone needs a refresher sometimes. The 8th edition of the AutoCAD® Pocket Reference provides easy access to everyday information needed by AutoCAD users, including concepts, how-to, and fundamental commands. The pictures, explanations, and index are unparalleled by other references, as are the price and size. This 8th edition has been improved with the inclusion of both inch and metric
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Principles of Cyber-Physical Systems

by Rajeev Alur ...

A foundational text that offers a rigorous introduction to the principles of design, specification, modeling, and analysis of cyber-physical systems.A cyber-physical system consists of a collection of computing devices communicating with one another and interacting with the physical world via sensors and actuators in a feedback loop. Increasingly, such systems are everywhere, from smart buildings ... Read more

$156.79 NZD

A foundational text that offers a rigorous introduction to the principles of design, specification, modeling, and analysis of cyber-physical systems.A cyber-physical system consists of a collection of computing devices communicating with one another and interacting with the physical world via sensors and actuators in a feedback loop. Increasingly, such systems are everywhere, from smart buildings
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Edge Computing

Fundamentals, Advances and Applications

by K. Anitha Kumari, G. Sudha Sadasivam, D. Dharani, M. Niranjanamurthy ...

Series series Advances in Industry 4.0 and Machine Learning
This reference text presents the state-of-the-art in edge computing, its primitives, devices and simulators, applications, and healthcare-based case studies.The text provides integration of blockchain with edge computing systems and integration of edge with Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. It will facilitate readers to setup edge-based environment and work with edge analytics. It ... Read more

$133.27 NZD

This reference text presents the state-of-the-art in edge computing, its primitives, devices and simulators, applications, and healthcare-based case studies.The text provides integration of blockchain with edge computing systems and integration of edge with Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. It will facilitate readers to setup edge-based environment and work with edge analytics. It
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(Part 1) You Must Learn VBScript for QTP/UFT: Don't Ignore The Language For Functional Automation Testing

by Rex Jones ...

Are You Interested in QTP/UFT for Automation Testing?This is one of the best VBScript books specifically for QTP/UFTNote: Book available on your tablet, phone, PDF, PC, Mac, and paperback (Black/White & Color). You will find details of downloading the PDF document inside the book.Why Read Part 1 – You Must Learn VBScript for QTP/UFT?Most VBScript books provide a great deal of VBScript information ... Read more

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Are You Interested in QTP/UFT for Automation Testing?This is one of the best VBScript books specifically for QTP/UFTNote: Book available on your tablet, phone, PDF, PC, Mac, and paperback (Black/White & Color). You will find details of downloading the PDF document inside the book.Why Read Part 1 – You Must Learn VBScript for QTP/UFT?Most VBScript books provide a great deal of VBScript information
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