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The Psychology of Software Teams

by Cat Hicks ...

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful ... Read more

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To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful
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The Cambridge Handbook of Cognitive Linguistics

Edited by Barbara Dancygier ...

Series series Cambridge Handbooks in Language and Linguistics
The best survey of cognitive linguistics available, this Handbook provides a thorough explanation of its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary context. With in-depth coverage of the research questions, basic concepts, and various theoretical approaches, the Handbook addresses newly emerging subfields and shows their contribution to the discipline. The Handbook introduces fields of ... Read more

$55.79 USD

The best survey of cognitive linguistics available, this Handbook provides a thorough explanation of its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary context. With in-depth coverage of the research questions, basic concepts, and various theoretical approaches, the Handbook addresses newly emerging subfields and shows their contribution to the discipline. The Handbook introduces fields of
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Blue Fox

Arm Assembly Internals and Reverse Engineering

by Maria Markstedter ...

Provides readers with a solid foundation in Arm assembly internals and reverse-engineering fundamentals as the basis for analyzing and securing billions of Arm devicesFinding and mitigating security vulnerabilities in Arm devices is the next critical internet security frontier—Arm processors are already in use by more than 90% of all mobile devices, billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, ... Read more

$27.00 USD

Provides readers with a solid foundation in Arm assembly internals and reverse-engineering fundamentals as the basis for analyzing and securing billions of Arm devicesFinding and mitigating security vulnerabilities in Arm devices is the next critical internet security frontier—Arm processors are already in use by more than 90% of all mobile devices, billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices,
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Crypto

How the Code Rebels Beat the Government--Saving Privacy in the Digital Age

by Steven Levy ...

If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the Internet, then you have seen cryptography, or "crypto", in action. From Stephen Levy-the author who made "hackers" a household word-comes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the twenty-first century. Crypto tells the inside story of how a group of "crypto rebels"—nerds and visionaries turned ... Read more

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If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the Internet, then you have seen cryptography, or "crypto", in action. From Stephen Levy-the author who made "hackers" a household word-comes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the twenty-first century. Crypto tells the inside story of how a group of "crypto rebels"—nerds and visionaries turned
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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

$16.99 USD

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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A Results-Oriented 5-Point Strategy for a Successful Job Search

by Lanning Levine ...

A Results-Oriented: A 5-Point Strategy for a Successful Job Search in the Age of Al is your clear, step-by-step guide to navigating this new reality with confidence and a results-driven mindset.Inside, you'll discover how to:Define your ideal role and target industry with clarity.Craft a resume that beats Al filters and captures attention.Build a digital-first, strategic network.Ace interviews by ... Read more

$7.99 USD

A Results-Oriented: A 5-Point Strategy for a Successful Job Search in the Age of Al is your clear, step-by-step guide to navigating this new reality with confidence and a results-driven mindset.Inside, you'll discover how to:Define your ideal role and target industry with clarity.Craft a resume that beats Al filters and captures attention.Build a digital-first, strategic network.Ace interviews by
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Cartooning

by John Byrne ...

Series series Collins Need to Know?
This practical step-by-step guide provides an ideal introduction to the exciting and fun world of cartooning, covering a wide range of cartoons, caricatures, comic strips and manga.Would you like to draw cartoons like those you see in comic books, on TV, or on the big screen? Ever wondered how to draw caricatures of your friends or famous people? Do you want to know how to draw manga-style ... Read more

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This practical step-by-step guide provides an ideal introduction to the exciting and fun world of cartooning, covering a wide range of cartoons, caricatures, comic strips and manga.Would you like to draw cartoons like those you see in comic books, on TV, or on the big screen? Ever wondered how to draw caricatures of your friends or famous people? Do you want to know how to draw manga-style
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The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide: Expanded Genres Edition

Prompts and Activities to Create Compelling Characters for Horror, Sci-Fi, X-Punk, and More

by James D’Amato ...

Series series Ultimate Role Playing Game Series
Take your skyship pirate, haunted waif, or alien scientist to the next level with this fun, interactive book of exercises to help you build your RPG character’s backstory—made specifically for the genres you love to play.You can now explore new RPG character ideas with this character backstory guide to the most popular RPG genres beyond fantasy, from sci-fi to horror and superhero to western ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Take your skyship pirate, haunted waif, or alien scientist to the next level with this fun, interactive book of exercises to help you build your RPG character’s backstory—made specifically for the genres you love to play.You can now explore new RPG character ideas with this character backstory guide to the most popular RPG genres beyond fantasy, from sci-fi to horror and superhero to western
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Linux for Beginners:

Master the Basics of Linux Command Line and System Administration (A Step-by-Step Guide for New Users and IT Enthusiasts)

by Jonathan K. Hari ...

Linux for Beginners Master the Basics of Linux Command Line and System Administration (A Step-by-Step Guide for New Users and IT Enthusiasts) Linux is more than just an operating system—it's a gateway to digital freedom, security, and efficiency. Whether you're an aspiring IT professional, a curious tech enthusiast, or someone looking to break free from the constraints of traditional operating ... Read more

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Linux for Beginners Master the Basics of Linux Command Line and System Administration (A Step-by-Step Guide for New Users and IT Enthusiasts) Linux is more than just an operating system—it's a gateway to digital freedom, security, and efficiency. Whether you're an aspiring IT professional, a curious tech enthusiast, or someone looking to break free from the constraints of traditional operating
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Agile From First Principles

by Lynda Girvan, Simon Girvan ...

Agile principles and values transform the way organisations carry out business and respond to change. This book is an introductory guide to agile principles, values and mindset that will equip individuals and teams, regardless of role, to apply Agile from first principles. Practical examples are used throughout to illustrate agile theory with real-world context. This book is ideal for those ... Read more

$31.59 USD

Agile principles and values transform the way organisations carry out business and respond to change. This book is an introductory guide to agile principles, values and mindset that will equip individuals and teams, regardless of role, to apply Agile from first principles. Practical examples are used throughout to illustrate agile theory with real-world context. This book is ideal for those
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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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The Ethics of Privacy and Surveillance

by Carissa Véliz ...

Series series Oxford Philosophical Monographs
Privacy matters because it shields us from possible abuses of power. Human beings need privacy just as much as they need community. Our need for socialization brings with it risks and burdens which in turn give rise to the need for spaces and time away from others. To impose surveillance upon someone is an act of domination. The foundations of democracy quiver under surveillance. Given how ... Read more

$30.59 USD

Privacy matters because it shields us from possible abuses of power. Human beings need privacy just as much as they need community. Our need for socialization brings with it risks and burdens which in turn give rise to the need for spaces and time away from others. To impose surveillance upon someone is an act of domination. The foundations of democracy quiver under surveillance. Given how
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Modern Compiler Implementation in C

by Andrew W. Appel ...

This new, expanded textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler: lexical analysis, parsing, abstract syntax, semantic actions, intermediate representations, instruction selection via tree matching, dataflow analysis, graph-coloring register allocation, and runtime systems. It includes good coverage of current techniques in code generation and register allocation, as well as functional and ... Read more

$85.29 USD

This new, expanded textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler: lexical analysis, parsing, abstract syntax, semantic actions, intermediate representations, instruction selection via tree matching, dataflow analysis, graph-coloring register allocation, and runtime systems. It includes good coverage of current techniques in code generation and register allocation, as well as functional and
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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

$9.99 USD

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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HBR's 10 Must Reads on AI (with bonus article "How to Win with Machine Learning" by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb)

by Harvard Business Review, Thomas H. Davenport, Marco Iansiti, Tsedal Neeley, Ajay Agrawal ...

Series series HBR's 10 Must Reads
The next generation of AI is here—use it to lead your business forward.If you read nothing else on artificial intelligence and machine learning, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand the future direction of AI, bring your AI initiatives to scale, and use AI to transform your organization ... Read more

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The next generation of AI is here—use it to lead your business forward.If you read nothing else on artificial intelligence and machine learning, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand the future direction of AI, bring your AI initiatives to scale, and use AI to transform your organization
... Read more
Prediction Machines, Updated and Expanded

The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence

by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, Avi Goldfarb ...

Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The EconomistThe impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple.Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life—driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI brings can be paralyzing. How should companies ... Read more

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Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The EconomistThe impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple.Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life—driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI brings can be paralyzing. How should companies
... Read more
ChatGPT For Dummies

by Pam Baker ...

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPTExpanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of AI, you'll get all the basic know ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPTExpanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of AI, you'll get all the basic know
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Neural Networks with Python

by Mei Wong ...

"Neural Networks with Python" serves as an introductory guide for those taking their first steps into neural network development with Python. It's tailored to assist beginners in understanding the foundational elements of neural networks and to provide them with the confidence to delve deeper into this intriguing area of machine learning.In this book, readers will embark on a learning journey, ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Neural Networks with Python" serves as an introductory guide for those taking their first steps into neural network development with Python. It's tailored to assist beginners in understanding the foundational elements of neural networks and to provide them with the confidence to delve deeper into this intriguing area of machine learning.In this book, readers will embark on a learning journey,
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How I Rob Banks

And Other Such Places

by FC Barker ...

Follow FC as he steals from the world’s most secure banks and government facilities—without breaking a single lawIn How I Rob Banks: And Other Such Places, renowned ethical hacker and social engineer FC delivers a gripping and often hilarious discussion of his work: testing the limits of physical bank security by trying to “steal” money, data, and anything else he can get his hands on. In the book ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Follow FC as he steals from the world’s most secure banks and government facilities—without breaking a single lawIn How I Rob Banks: And Other Such Places, renowned ethical hacker and social engineer FC delivers a gripping and often hilarious discussion of his work: testing the limits of physical bank security by trying to “steal” money, data, and anything else he can get his hands on. In the book
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CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam CAS-003)

by Nicholas Lane, Wm. Arthur Conklin, Gregory B. White, Dwayne Williams ...

Complete coverage of every topic on the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification examGet complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA CASP+ exam CAS-003 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required for securing a network and managing risk. You’ll find learning ... Read more

$38.89 USD

Complete coverage of every topic on the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification examGet complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA CASP+ exam CAS-003 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required for securing a network and managing risk. You’ll find learning
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CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam CV0-002)

by Scott Wilson, Eric A. Vanderburg ...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The best fully integrated study system availableSave 10% on any CompTIA exam voucher! Coupon code insideWith hundreds of practice exam questions, CompTIA Cloud+® Certification Study Guide, Second Edition covers ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The best fully integrated study system availableSave 10% on any CompTIA exam voucher! Coupon code insideWith hundreds of practice exam questions, CompTIA Cloud+® Certification Study Guide, Second Edition covers
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Spring Cloud Data Flow

Native Cloud Orchestration Services for Microservice Applications on Modern Runtimes

by Felipe Gutierrez ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Work with big data applications by using Spring Cloud Data Flow as a unified, distributed, and extensible system for data ingestion and integration, real-time analytics and data processing pipelines, batch processing, and data export. With this book you will develop a foundation for creating applications that use real-time data streaming by combining different technologies and use the full power ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Work with big data applications by using Spring Cloud Data Flow as a unified, distributed, and extensible system for data ingestion and integration, real-time analytics and data processing pipelines, batch processing, and data export. With this book you will develop a foundation for creating applications that use real-time data streaming by combining different technologies and use the full power
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Event-Driven Architecture in Golang

Building complex systems with asynchronicity and eventual consistency

by Michael Stack ...

Begin building event-driven microservices, including patterns to handle data consistency and resiliencyKey FeaturesExplore the benefits and tradeoffs of event-driven architectures with practical examples and use casesUnderstand synergy with event sourcing, CQRS, and domain-driven development in software architectureBuild an end-to-end robust application architecture by the end of the bookBook ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Begin building event-driven microservices, including patterns to handle data consistency and resiliencyKey FeaturesExplore the benefits and tradeoffs of event-driven architectures with practical examples and use casesUnderstand synergy with event sourcing, CQRS, and domain-driven development in software architectureBuild an end-to-end robust application architecture by the end of the bookBook
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Learn Data Structures and Algorithms with Golang

Level up your Go programming skills to develop faster and more efficient code

by Bhagvan Kommadi ...

Explore Golang\\'s data structures and algorithms to design, implement, and analyze code in the professional settingKey FeaturesLearn the basics of data structures and algorithms and implement them efficientlyUse data structures such as arrays, stacks, trees, lists and graphs in real-world scenariosCompare the complexity of different algorithms and data structures for improved code performanceBook ... Read more

$27.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore Golang\\'s data structures and algorithms to design, implement, and analyze code in the professional settingKey FeaturesLearn the basics of data structures and algorithms and implement them efficientlyUse data structures such as arrays, stacks, trees, lists and graphs in real-world scenariosCompare the complexity of different algorithms and data structures for improved code performanceBook
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