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Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

by Jason Schreier ...

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of
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Enshittification

Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It

by Cory Doctorow ...

Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for NonfictionEnshittification: It’s not just you—the internet sucks now. It’s been enshittified. That was no accident, and it’s not gonna fix itself. Here’s how we’ll disenshittify it so we can have a new, good internet.We are all living through the Enshittocene—the Great Enshittening—a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are being turned ... Read more

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Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for NonfictionEnshittification: It’s not just you—the internet sucks now. It’s been enshittified. That was no accident, and it’s not gonna fix itself. Here’s how we’ll disenshittify it so we can have a new, good internet.We are all living through the Enshittocene—the Great Enshittening—a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are being turned
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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late

by Cory Doctorow ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c...
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Fundamentals of Software Architecture

A Modern Engineering Approach

by Mark Richards, Neal Ford ...

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural
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The Mechanic and the Luddite

A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capitalism

by Dr. Jathan Sadowski ...

This short book demystifies how the two systems of technology and capitalism work together and equips readers with practical tools to dismantle them and build a better world, bit by bit.Our society is constantly made to serve the needs of two systems: technology and capitalism. Neither exists outside humans, but both are treated as above and beyond us. The Mechanic and the Luddite offers the ... Read more

$23.99 USD

This short book demystifies how the two systems of technology and capitalism work together and equips readers with practical tools to dismantle them and build a better world, bit by bit.Our society is constantly made to serve the needs of two systems: technology and capitalism. Neither exists outside humans, but both are treated as above and beyond us. The Mechanic and the Luddite offers the
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The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State

by Jill Lepore ...

**Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearBest Books of August: Barnes & Noble, GoodreadsA New York Times New and Notable Title“Lepore is our best scholar of the culture of governance, and our most vital historian. Here she repudiates the prospect of AI as a replacement for democracy. This is the issue of our times, and Lepore is the voice of sanity.” —Jaron Lanier, author of ... Read more

$20.59 USD

**Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearBest Books of August: Barnes & Noble, GoodreadsA New York Times New and Notable Title“Lepore is our best scholar of the culture of governance, and our most vital historian. Here she repudiates the prospect of AI as a replacement for democracy. This is the issue of our times, and Lepore is the voice of sanity.” —Jaron Lanier, author of
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The Soul of A New Machine

by Tracy Kidder ...

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not ... Read more

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Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

by Shoshana Zuboff ...

**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human ... Read more

$17.99 USD

**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human
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The Everything Store

Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

by Brad Stone ...

The authoritative account of the rise of Amazon and its intensely driven founder, Jeff Bezos, praised by the Seattle Times as "the definitive account of how a tech icon came to life."Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn't content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection ... Read more

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The authoritative account of the rise of Amazon and its intensely driven founder, Jeff Bezos, praised by the Seattle Times as "the definitive account of how a tech icon came to life."Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn't content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection
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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

$16.99 USD

**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
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Outrage Machine

How Tech Amplifies Discontent, Disrupts Democracy—And What We Can Do About It

by Tobias Rose-Stockwell ...

**An invaluable guide to understanding how the internet has broken our brains—and what we can do to fix it."Vivid and unforgettable.” ―Jonathan Haidt, New York Times bestselling author of The Righteous Mind**The original internet was not designed to make us upset, distracted, confused, and outraged. But something unexpected happened at the turn of the last decade, when a handful of small features ... Read more

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**An invaluable guide to understanding how the internet has broken our brains—and what we can do to fix it."Vivid and unforgettable.” ―Jonathan Haidt, New York Times bestselling author of The Righteous Mind**The original internet was not designed to make us upset, distracted, confused, and outraged. But something unexpected happened at the turn of the last decade, when a handful of small features
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Code

The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

by Charles Petzold ...

The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about ... Read more

$27.39 USD

The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about
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IT Infrastructure Architecture - Infrastructure Building Blocks and Concepts 4th Edition

by Sjaak Laan ...

IT infrastructure has been the foundation for successful application deployments for many decades. However, general and up-to-date infrastructure knowledge is not widespread. Experience shows that software developers, system administrators, and project managers often have little understanding of the major impact that IT infrastructure has on the performance, availability, and security of software ... Read more

$9.99 USD

IT infrastructure has been the foundation for successful application deployments for many decades. However, general and up-to-date infrastructure knowledge is not widespread. Experience shows that software developers, system administrators, and project managers often have little understanding of the major impact that IT infrastructure has on the performance, availability, and security of software
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Implementing Domain-Driven Design

by Vaughn Vernon ...

“For software developers of all experience levels looking to improve their results, and design and implement domain-driven enterprise applications consistently with the best current state of professional practice, Implementing Domain-Driven Design will impart a treasure trove of knowledge hard won within the DDD and enterprise application architecture communities over the last couple decades.” ... Read more

$55.79 USD

“For software developers of all experience levels looking to improve their results, and design and implement domain-driven enterprise applications consistently with the best current state of professional practice, Implementing Domain-Driven Design will impart a treasure trove of knowledge hard won within the DDD and enterprise application architecture communities over the last couple decades.”
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Organic Intelligence (O.I.)

Why Humans Will Always Beat A.I.

by Mike Hockney ...

George Orwell, author of 1984, worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation for two years. Reflecting on his experience at the BBC, Orwell said, “Its atmosphere is something halfway between a girls’ school and a lunatic asylum and all we are doing at present is useless, or slightly worse than useless.” Many decades later, the BBC is exactly the same. How should we describe the places developing ... Read more

$8.99 USD

George Orwell, author of 1984, worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation for two years. Reflecting on his experience at the BBC, Orwell said, “Its atmosphere is something halfway between a girls’ school and a lunatic asylum and all we are doing at present is useless, or slightly worse than useless.” Many decades later, the BBC is exactly the same. How should we describe the places developing
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Domain-Driven Design

Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software

by Eric Evans ...

Domain-Driven Design fills that need. This is not a book about specific technologies. It offers readers a systematic approach to domain-driven design, presenting an extensive set of design best practices, experience-based techniques, and fundamental principles that facilitate the development of software projects facing complex domains. Intertwining design and development practice, this book ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Domain-Driven Design fills that need. This is not a book about specific technologies. It offers readers a systematic approach to domain-driven design, presenting an extensive set of design best practices, experience-based techniques, and fundamental principles that facilitate the development of software projects facing complex domains. Intertwining design and development practice, this book
... Read more
Security Engineering

A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems

by Ross Anderson ...

Now that there's software in everything, how can you make anything secure? Understand how to engineer dependable systems with this newly updated classicIn Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems, Third Edition Cambridge University professor Ross Anderson updates his classic textbook and teaches readers how to design, implement, and test systems to withstand both ... Read more

$44.00 USD

Now that there's software in everything, how can you make anything secure? Understand how to engineer dependable systems with this newly updated classicIn Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems, Third Edition Cambridge University professor Ross Anderson updates his classic textbook and teaches readers how to design, implement, and test systems to withstand both
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Building Secure Cars

Assuring the Automotive Software Development Lifecycle

by Dennis Kengo Oka ...

BUILDING SECURE CARSExplores how the automotive industry can address the increased risks of cyberattacks and incorporate security into the software development lifecycleWhile increased connectivity and advanced software-based automotive systems provide tremendous benefits and improved user experiences, they also make the modern vehicle highly susceptible to cybersecurity attacks. In response, the ... Read more

$120.00 USD

BUILDING SECURE CARSExplores how the automotive industry can address the increased risks of cyberattacks and incorporate security into the software development lifecycleWhile increased connectivity and advanced software-based automotive systems provide tremendous benefits and improved user experiences, they also make the modern vehicle highly susceptible to cybersecurity attacks. In response, the
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The Power of Charts: Using Technical Analysis to Predict Stock Price Movements

by People with Books ...

In the dynamic world of financial markets, the ability to anticipate and understand stock price movements is a skill that sets successful investors apart. "The Power of Charts: Using Technical Analysis to Predict Stock Price Movements" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of the stock market by harnessing the insights provided by technical analysis.This e-book is crafted for ... Read more

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In the dynamic world of financial markets, the ability to anticipate and understand stock price movements is a skill that sets successful investors apart. "The Power of Charts: Using Technical Analysis to Predict Stock Price Movements" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of the stock market by harnessing the insights provided by technical analysis.This e-book is crafted for
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SwiftUI for Masterminds 6th Edition 2026

by J.D Gauchat ...

SwiftUI for Masterminds is a comprehensive course designed to take you from the fundamentals of SwiftUI to the development of professional applications for Apple platforms.Whether you are a complete beginner starting your journey in app development or an experienced Android developer looking to expand into the Apple ecosystem, this book provides a structured, practical path to mastering SwiftUI ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

SwiftUI for Masterminds is a comprehensive course designed to take you from the fundamentals of SwiftUI to the development of professional applications for Apple platforms.Whether you are a complete beginner starting your journey in app development or an experienced Android developer looking to expand into the Apple ecosystem, this book provides a structured, practical path to mastering SwiftUI
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Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity

Develop AI approaches to solve cybersecurity problems in your organization

by Bojan Kolosnjaji, Huang Xiao, Peng Xu, Apostolis Zarras ...

Gain well-rounded knowledge of AI methods in cybersecurity and obtain hands-on experience in implementing them to bring value to your organization Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesFamiliarize yourself with AI methods and approaches and see how they fit into cybersecurityLearn how to design solutions in cybersecurity that include AI as a key ... Read more

$32.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain well-rounded knowledge of AI methods in cybersecurity and obtain hands-on experience in implementing them to bring value to your organization Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesFamiliarize yourself with AI methods and approaches and see how they fit into cybersecurityLearn how to design solutions in cybersecurity that include AI as a key
... Read more
Надежность нейронных сетей: укрепляем устойчивость ИИ к обману

by Кэти Уорр ...

Translated by Сергей Черников ...

Глубокие нейронные сети (DNN) становятся неотъемлемой частью IT-продуктов, провоцируя появление нового направления кибератак. Хакеры пытаются обмануть нейросети с помощью данных, которые не смогли бы обмануть человека. Кэти Уорр рассматривает мотивацию подобных атак, риски, которые влечет вредоносный ввод, а также методы повышения устойчивости ИИ к таким взломам. Если вы специалист по data science ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Глубокие нейронные сети (DNN) становятся неотъемлемой частью IT-продуктов, провоцируя появление нового направления кибератак. Хакеры пытаются обмануть нейросети с помощью данных, которые не смогли бы обмануть человека. Кэти Уорр рассматривает мотивацию подобных атак, риски, которые влечет вредоносный ввод, а также методы повышения устойчивости ИИ к таким взломам. Если вы специалист по data science
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Industrial Cybersecurity

Efficiently monitor the cybersecurity posture of your ICS environment

by Pascal Ackerman ...

A second edition filled with new and improved content, taking your ICS cybersecurity journey to the next levelKey FeaturesArchitect, design, and build ICS networks with security in mindPerform a variety of security assessments, checks, and verificationsEnsure that your security processes are effective, complete, and relevantBook DescriptionWith Industrial Control Systems (ICS) expanding into ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A second edition filled with new and improved content, taking your ICS cybersecurity journey to the next levelKey FeaturesArchitect, design, and build ICS networks with security in mindPerform a variety of security assessments, checks, and verificationsEnsure that your security processes are effective, complete, and relevantBook DescriptionWith Industrial Control Systems (ICS) expanding into
... Read more
AI Wasn't In the Room: How to Position Your Unique Experience and Expertise in the Age of AI

by Becky Beach ...

It is late, and you are still holding your phone, scrolling past a post from someone with a fraction of your experience that looks almost as good as anything you have ever published. You already know the question sitting underneath that moment, the one you have never said out loud to anyone. If a chatbot can produce what you produce, what are you actually worth?Meet Trickster Tony and Liar Liesel ... Read more

$9.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

It is late, and you are still holding your phone, scrolling past a post from someone with a fraction of your experience that looks almost as good as anything you have ever published. You already know the question sitting underneath that moment, the one you have never said out loud to anyone. If a chatbot can produce what you produce, what are you actually worth?Meet Trickster Tony and Liar Liesel
... Read more

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