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Once Upon an Algorithm

How Stories Explain Computing

by Martin Erwig ...

This easy-to-follow introduction to computer science reveals how familiar stories like Hansel and Gretel, Sherlock Holmes, and Harry Potter illustrate the concepts and everyday relevance of computing.Picture a computer scientist, staring at a screen and clicking away frantically on a keyboard, hacking into a system, or perhaps developing an app. Now delete that picture. In Once Upon an Algorithm, ... Read more

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This easy-to-follow introduction to computer science reveals how familiar stories like Hansel and Gretel, Sherlock Holmes, and Harry Potter illustrate the concepts and everyday relevance of computing.Picture a computer scientist, staring at a screen and clicking away frantically on a keyboard, hacking into a system, or perhaps developing an app. Now delete that picture. In Once Upon an Algorithm,
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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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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

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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
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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

$12.99 USD

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
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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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An Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling

Modeling Natural, Social, and Engineered Complex Systems with NetLogo

by Uri Wilensky, William Rand ...

A comprehensive and hands-on introduction to the core concepts, methods, and applications of agent-based modeling, including detailed NetLogo examples.The advent of widespread fast computing has enabled us to work on more complex problems and to build and analyze more complex models. This book provides an introduction to one of the primary methodologies for research in this new field of knowledge. ... Read more

$64.99 USD

A comprehensive and hands-on introduction to the core concepts, methods, and applications of agent-based modeling, including detailed NetLogo examples.The advent of widespread fast computing has enabled us to work on more complex problems and to build and analyze more complex models. This book provides an introduction to one of the primary methodologies for research in this new field of knowledge.
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Mathematica Data Analysis

Learn and explore the fundamentals of data analysis with power of Mathematica

by Sergiy Suchok ...

Learn and explore the fundamentals of data analysis with power of Mathematica Key Features\[\*\] Use the power of Mathematica to analyze data in your applications\[\*\] Discover the capabilities of data classification and pattern recognition offered by Mathematica\[\*\] Use hundreds of algorithms for time series analysis to predict the futureBook DescriptionThere are many algorithms for data ... Read more

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Learn and explore the fundamentals of data analysis with power of Mathematica Key Features\[\*\] Use the power of Mathematica to analyze data in your applications\[\*\] Discover the capabilities of data classification and pattern recognition offered by Mathematica\[\*\] Use hundreds of algorithms for time series analysis to predict the futureBook DescriptionThere are many algorithms for data
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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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Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond

by Chris Burniske, Jack Tatar ...

The innovative investor’s guide to an entirely new asset class—from two experts on the cutting edgeWith the rise of bitcoin and blockchain technology, investors can capitalize on the greatest investment opportunity since the Internet. Bitcoin was the first cryptoasset, but today there are over 800 and counting, including ether, ripple, litecoin, monero, and more. This clear, concise, and ... Read more

$21.39 USD

The innovative investor’s guide to an entirely new asset class—from two experts on the cutting edgeWith the rise of bitcoin and blockchain technology, investors can capitalize on the greatest investment opportunity since the Internet. Bitcoin was the first cryptoasset, but today there are over 800 and counting, including ether, ripple, litecoin, monero, and more. This clear, concise, and
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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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Computer Architecture

by Charles Fox ...

Not since the 1980s has computer architecture been so exciting! This book captures the moment, mining the history of computing to teach key concepts in modern hardware design and introduce the neural and quantum architectures of the future.Computer Architecture is an in-depth exploration of the principles and designs that have shaped computer hardware through the ages, from counting devices like ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Not since the 1980s has computer architecture been so exciting! This book captures the moment, mining the history of computing to teach key concepts in modern hardware design and introduce the neural and quantum architectures of the future.Computer Architecture is an in-depth exploration of the principles and designs that have shaped computer hardware through the ages, from counting devices like
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The Handheld Club

Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis (collection)

by Rodrigo Copetti ...

Series series Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis (collection)
Looking 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 working. The writings you see here are part of a series aimed at uncovering the rationale behind the latest trends in technology. They will also demonstrate why each system can't be summarised by its 'bits', megahertz, ... Read more

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Looking 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 working. The writings you see here are part of a series aimed at uncovering the rationale behind the latest trends in technology. They will also demonstrate why each system can't be summarised by its 'bits', megahertz,
... Read more
SECURING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER: AN INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY FOR BEGINNERS

by Kousho Tairakawa ...

"Securing the Digital Frontier: An Introduction to Cybersecurity for Beginners" is your essential guide to understanding the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Written for the everyday person, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of cybersecurity, introducing the reader to the key concepts, tools, and best practices.This book is an essential guide to understanding the ever ... Read more

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"Securing the Digital Frontier: An Introduction to Cybersecurity for Beginners" is your essential guide to understanding the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Written for the everyday person, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of cybersecurity, introducing the reader to the key concepts, tools, and best practices.This book is an essential guide to understanding the ever
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Teaching Online

A Practical Guide

by Susan Ko ...

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs ... Read more

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Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs
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Microsoft Word for Beginners and Intermediates

by Fredrick Ezeh ...

The Microsoft Word (Ms-Word) application is one of the many applications in the Microsoft Office package. Ms-Word is used in offices, schools, and organizations to create simple and formal documents such as CV, letters etc.Course ObjectivesIn this Ms-Word course, we will utilize a practical or hands-on approach to show how you can create simple office documents with pre-formatted texts, tables and ... Read more

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The Microsoft Word (Ms-Word) application is one of the many applications in the Microsoft Office package. Ms-Word is used in offices, schools, and organizations to create simple and formal documents such as CV, letters etc.Course ObjectivesIn this Ms-Word course, we will utilize a practical or hands-on approach to show how you can create simple office documents with pre-formatted texts, tables and
... Read more
The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto

A Fifteen-Year Quest to Unmask the Secret Genius Behind Crypto

by Benjamin Wallace ...

A “highly entertaining” (The Wall Street Journal) investigation into the mysterious identity of Bitcoin’s creator and a deep dive into crypto’s utopian origin story—from The New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar“Could be the best mystery story of the past twenty years.”—James Patterson**“Superb.”—David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wager, Killers ... ... Read more

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A “highly entertaining” (The Wall Street Journal) investigation into the mysterious identity of Bitcoin’s creator and a deep dive into crypto’s utopian origin story—from The New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar“Could be the best mystery story of the past twenty years.”—James Patterson**“Superb.”—David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wager, Killers ...
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Combinatorics

An Introduction

by Theodore G. Faticoni ...

Bridges combinatorics and probability and uniquely includes detailed formulas and proofs to promote mathematical thinkingCombinatorics: An Introduction introduces readers to counting combinatorics, offers examples that feature unique approaches and ideas, and presents case-by-case methods for solving problems.Detailing how combinatorial problems arise in many areas of pure mathematics, most ... Read more

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Bridges combinatorics and probability and uniquely includes detailed formulas and proofs to promote mathematical thinkingCombinatorics: An Introduction introduces readers to counting combinatorics, offers examples that feature unique approaches and ideas, and presents case-by-case methods for solving problems.Detailing how combinatorial problems arise in many areas of pure mathematics, most
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The Book of Why

The New Science of Cause and Effect

by Judea Pearl, Dana Mackenzie ...

An argument for how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence.**"Illuminating." —**New York Times**"Extraordinary." —**Science Friday“Correlation is not causation.” This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, once led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, with causal analysis taking center stage in AI and other ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An argument for how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence.**"Illuminating." —**New York Times**"Extraordinary." —**Science Friday“Correlation is not causation.” This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, once led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, with causal analysis taking center stage in AI and other
... Read more
Hands-On Large Language Models

Language Understanding and Generation

by Jay Alammar, Maarten Grootendorst ...

AI has acquired startling new language capabilities in just the past few years. Driven by the rapid advances in deep learning, language AI systems are able to write and understand text better than ever before. This trend enables the rise of new features, products, and entire industries. With this book, Python developers will learn the practical tools and concepts they need to use these ... Read more

$48.99 USD

AI has acquired startling new language capabilities in just the past few years. Driven by the rapid advances in deep learning, language AI systems are able to write and understand text better than ever before. This trend enables the rise of new features, products, and entire industries. With this book, Python developers will learn the practical tools and concepts they need to use these
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Artificial Intelligence and Its Societal Impact

by Ahsan Ali Soomr ...

Artificial Intelligence and Its Societal ImpactArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace, reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. This book explores the profound impact of AI on society, examining both its potential benefits and challenges.From automation and job displacement to ethical concerns and biases, AI presents a double-edged sword. It ... Read more

$12.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Artificial Intelligence and Its Societal ImpactArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace, reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. This book explores the profound impact of AI on society, examining both its potential benefits and challenges.From automation and job displacement to ethical concerns and biases, AI presents a double-edged sword. It
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Unmatched

50 Years of Supercomputing

by David Barkai ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science
Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing
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Applied Quantitative Finance

Using Python for Financial Analysis

by Mauricio Garita ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
This book provides both conceptual knowledge of quantitative finance and a hands-on approach to using Python. It begins with a description of concepts prior to the application of Python with the purpose of understanding how to compute and interpret results. This book offers practical applications in the field of finance concerning Python, a language that is more and more relevant in the financial ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book provides both conceptual knowledge of quantitative finance and a hands-on approach to using Python. It begins with a description of concepts prior to the application of Python with the purpose of understanding how to compute and interpret results. This book offers practical applications in the field of finance concerning Python, a language that is more and more relevant in the financial
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Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics

by Robert Bridson ...

A practical introduction, the second edition of Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics shows you how to animate fully three-dimensional incompressible flow. It covers all the aspects of fluid simulation, from the mathematics and algorithms to implementation, while making revisions and updates to reflect changes in the field since the first edition.Highlights of the Second EditionNew chapters on ... Read more

$120.99 USD

A practical introduction, the second edition of Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics shows you how to animate fully three-dimensional incompressible flow. It covers all the aspects of fluid simulation, from the mathematics and algorithms to implementation, while making revisions and updates to reflect changes in the field since the first edition.Highlights of the Second EditionNew chapters on
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Grokking Algorithms

An illustrated guide for programmers and other curious people

by Aditya Bhargava ...

"This book does the impossible: it makes math fun and easy!" - Sander Rossel, COAS Software SystemsGrokking Algorithms is a fully illustrated, friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex ... Read more

$34.99 USD

"This book does the impossible: it makes math fun and easy!" - Sander Rossel, COAS Software SystemsGrokking Algorithms is a fully illustrated, friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex
... Read more

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