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A Windows 11 Users Guide For Senior Citizens: A Quick Reference Guide to the New Windows 11 Operating System - Paperback

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by Christopher Brewer (Author)Need information on the New Windows 11 Operating System from Microsoft? Then read on...Microsoft has released the future of the Windows operating system with a user interface completely different from the last Windows 10. There are new settings and designs intended to improve the fluidity of Windows and give users a new look. This book has been written to give you a first taste at what Windows 11 looks like, especially for those who have updated to the beta versi...

Building Smart Home Automation Solutions with Home Assistant: Configure, integrate, and manage hardware and software systems to automate your home - Paperback

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by Marco Carvalho (Author)A step-by-step guide to building cost-effective and complete home automation DIY projects using tools such as Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi, IoT devices, the Tasmota sensor, ESP32, and GrafanaKey Features: Learn by doing using real-life practical examples to build your own home automation system Create, hack, and configure IoT devices through hands-on projects to be used with or without Home Assistant Customize your home automation system using Home Assistant, Node-R...

Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming - Paperback

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by Eric Matthes (Author)Python Crash Course is the world's bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date! Python Crash Course is the world's best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time. You'll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with ...

Surveillance and Surveillance Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby John Kiriakou (Author)Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow or observe someone and not be seen? In the world of espionage, surveillance and surveillance detection are a way of life. It is the job of every CIA operations officer to make sure he or she is not under surveillance--that is, being followed to the commission of an "operational act." It is also the job of every CIA operations officer to surveil his own...

Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War - Paperback

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by Paul Scharre (Author)The era of autonomous weapons has arrived. Today around the globe, at least thirty nations have weapons that can search for and destroy enemy targets all on their own. Paul Scharre, a leading expert in next-generation warfare, describes these and other high tech weapons systems--from Israel's Harpy drone to the American submarine-hunting robot ship Sea Hunter--and examines the legal and ethical issues surrounding their use. "A smart primer to what's to come in warfare"...

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by Panos Louridas (Author)An accessible introduction to algorithms, explaining not just what they are but how they work, with examples from a wide range of application areas.Digital technology runs on algorithms, sets of instructions that describe how to do something efficiently. Application areas range from search engines to tournament scheduling, DNA sequencing, and machine learning. Arguing that every educated person today needs to have some understanding of algorithms and what they do, in...

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by Mojang Ab (Author), The Official Minecraft Team (Author)With insider gaming info and tips, this is the official, definitive, fully illustrated guide to mobs--and how to outsmart them--in Minecraft. Minecraft: Mobestiary reveals the secrets of every mob in the game. You'll find little-known facts about passive, neutral, hostile, utility, and boss mobs, as well as more general information about their locations, behaviors, threat levels, and drops. Written by Alex Wiltshire, author of Minec...

The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters - Paperback

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by Tom Nichols (Author)Building on his enormously successful first edition, Tom Nichols confirms his thesis that events, such as the COVID pandemic, prove that the assault on expertise has only intensified. Fully updated chapters continue to address how technology and increasing levels of education have exposed people to more information than ever before. These societal gains, however, have also helped fuel a surge in narcissistic and misguided intellectual egalitarianism that has crippled in...

Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter - Hardcover

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by Kate Conger (Author), Ryan Mac (Author)"The definitive account of how the world's richest man, in a fit of unbridled vanity and arrogance, took over and destroyed our digital town square." --John Carreyrou, author of Bad Blood "Astonishing. Kate Conger and Ryan Mac's meticulous, comprehensive reporting turns an opaque mess brutally transparent." --Jia Tolentino, author of Trick MirrorRising star New York Times technology reporters, Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, tell for the first time the ful...

Artificial Intelligence for Babies - Board Book

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by Chris Ferrie (Author)The bestselling scientific series continues to expand! Fans of Chris Ferrie's Pythagorean Theorem for Babies, Organic Chemistry for Babies, and 8 Little Planets will love this introduction to artificial intelligence for babies and toddlers!From the #1 science author for kids comes this next installment in the bestselling Baby University series! Artificial Intelligence for Babies introduces babies (and grownups!) to the basic way artificial intelligence works, explained...

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by Kenneth Field (Author)Winner of the 2019 International Cartographic Conference - Educational Products award A lavishly illustrated reference guide, Cartography. by Kenneth Field is an inspiring and creative companion along the nonlinear journey toward making a great map. This sage compendium for contemporary mapmakers distills the essence of cartography into useful topics, organized for convenience in finding the specific idea or method you need. Unlike books targeted to deep scholarly di...

Introducing Python: Modern Computing in Simple Packages - Paperback

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by Bill Lubanovic (Author)Easy to understand and fun to read, this updated edition of Introducing Python is ideal for beginning programmers as well as those new to the language. Author Bill Lubanovic takes you from the basics to more involved and varied topics, mixing tutorials with cookbook-style code recipes to explain concepts in Python 3. End-of-chapter exercises help you practice what you've learned. You'll gain a strong foundation in the language, including best practices for testing, ...

iPhone for Seniors in Easy Steps: Covers IOS 18 - Paperback

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by Nick Vandome (Author)iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers iOS 18 and shows you how to: Send messages, make and receive calls.Use FaceTime to make video calls, and to share music or videos while on a call. Find apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and keep on top of everyday tasks. Make secure payments using your iPhone. Explore the iTunes Music Library; share music, videos, ap...

Minecraft: Guide Collection 4-Book Boxed Set (Updated): Survival (Updated), Creative (Updated), Redstone (Updated), Combat - Hardcover

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by Mojang Ab (Author), The Official Minecraft Team (Author)Newly updated, this is the ultimate gift for any Minecraft fan--a box set featuring definitive guides to four different aspects of the blockbuster videogame, packed with insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang. - Guide to Survival (Updated): Learn how to find resources, craft equipment, and protect yourself. Discover which biomes to avoid when starting out, how to build a mob-proof shelter, where to look for naturally genera...

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by John D. Kelleher (Author), Brendan Tierney (Author)A concise introduction to the emerging field of data science, explaining its evolution, relation to machine learning, current uses, data infrastructure issues, and ethical challenges.The goal of data science is to improve decision making through the analysis of data. Today data science determines the ads we see online, the books and movies that are recommended to us online, which emails are filtered into our spam folders, and even how much...

Unity 6 Game Development with C# Scripting: Leverage C# scripting in Unity to create immersive games and VR experiences - Paperback

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by Lem Apperson (Author), Jonathan Weinberger (Foreword by)Write and integrate C# scripts, develop game mechanics, enhance UI/UX, and build both 3D and 2D games, all while discovering advanced techniques in AI, multiplayer, and VRKey Features: - Master C# scripting and game mechanics in Unity, from basic movement to advanced AI functionalities- Build a complete game with real-world applications and case studies- Enhance your game development skills in Unity with AI, multiplayer, and VR- Purch...

The AI Conundrum: Harnessing the Power of AI for Your Organization--Profitably and Safely - Hardcover

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by Caleb Briggs (Author), Rex Briggs (Author)A timely, practical guide to AI--its strengths, weaknesses, and real-world applications--for business professionals and policymakers. Artificial intelligence, or AI, can recognize a pattern from any set of data it is given, which is what makes it such an extraordinarily powerful tool. But because not all patterns are authentic or reliable, AI's pattern-finding superpower can lead to spurious patterns--and to disastrous results for business and gove...

Prediction Machines, Updated and Expanded: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence - Hardcover

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by Ajay Agrawal (Author), Joshua Gans (Author), Avi Goldfarb (Author)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 set strategies, governments d...

Soar with Haskell: The ultimate beginners' guide to mastering functional programming from the ground up - Paperback

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by Tom Schrijvers (Author)Build powerful software solutions and develop proficiency in Haskell, from understanding the foundational principles through to mastering advanced functional programming conceptsKey Features: Learn from an expert lecturer and researcher who knows all the ins and outs of Haskell Develop a clear understanding of Haskell, from the basics through to advanced concepts Get to grips with all the key functional programming techniques Purchase of the print or Kindle book inc...

Advanced Autocad(r) 2022 Exercise Workbook: For Windows(r) - Paperback

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by Cheryl R. Shrock (Author), Steve Heather (Author)Looking to take your AutoCAD skills to the next level, but don't know where to turn? Your search is over. AutoCAD(R) gurus Cheryl Shrock and Steve Heather have created the perfect learning system, packed with lessons, exercises, projects, and practical inside tips. Refreshed screenshots and step-by-step exercises, frequently asked questions, and updated industry-specific projects highlight this edition covering the new AutoCAD 2022 software....

ChatGPT and the Future of AI: The Deep Language Revolution - Paperback

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by Terrence Sejnowski (Author)An insightful exploration of Chat GPT and other advanced AI systems--how we got here, where we're headed, and what it all means for how we interact with the world. In ChatGPT and the Future of AI, the sequel to The Deep Learning Revolution, Terrence Sejnowski offers a nuanced exploration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and what their future holds. How should we go about understanding LLMs? Do these language models truly understand what they are sayin...

The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology That Changed Our World - Hardcover

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by Rachel Ignotofsky (Author)A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world--from the abacus to the smartphone--and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science."A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond--I loved it."--Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry PiONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public...

Microsoft 365 in Easy Steps: Covers Microsoft Office Essentials - Paperback

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by Michael Price (Author)Microsoft 365 in easy steps guides you through the essential functions of Microsoft 365 - whether you are new to the Microsoft 365 suite or just upgrading. Covers Microsoft 365 and Office 2019. Microsoft 365 in easy steps will take you through the key features so you can be productive straight away. In bite-size chunks, it shows how to: Create reports, newspapers, cards and booklets Calculate and manage financial matters Perfect presentations and slide shows Email, k...

Minecraft: Super Bite-Size Builds (Over 20 Epic Mini-Projects) - Hardcover

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by Mojang Ab (Author), The Official Minecraft Team (Author)The next book in the popular Bite-Size Builds series, following Bite-Size Builds and Amazing Bite-Size Builds. It's time for another bite-size adventure! Build over 20 new mini-projects in Minecraft, from pig hot-air balloons and carousels to monster-truck school buses and skull coves! There's even a giant grandfather clock that dispenses chickens! With illustrated step-by-step instructions and tips throughout, this book will have you...

Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies - Hardcover

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by Gaia Bernstein (Author)Our society has a technology problem. Many want to disconnect from screens but can't help themselves. These days we spend more time online than ever. Some turn to self-help-measures to limit their usage, yet repeatedly fail, while parents feel particularly powerless to help their children. Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies shows us a way out. Rather than blaming users, the book shatters the illusion that we autonomously choose how to spend our time...

How to Beat Minecraft - Extended Edition: Independent and Unofficial - Paperback

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by Eddie Robson (Author), Kevin Pettman (Author)With Minecraft still the most popular children's videogame title worldwide, this expanded and updated edition of How To Beat Minecraft contains absolutely everything a player could possibly need to know about how to finish the game in single-player survival mode. Starting from the very first moment you begin the game in a completely new world, the book will show you the best methods for mining, crafting and creating a shelter, then lead you thro...

Digital Immortality - Uploading Consciousness and the Quest for Eternity

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Report copyright infringementby Viruti Shivan (Author)Exploring the Boundaries of Mind, Technology, and the AfterlifeIn "Digital Immortality: Uploading Consciousness and the Quest for Eternity", we delve into the revolutionary and ethically complex world of consciousness uploading-a concept that blurs the lines between science, philosophy, and the essence of human existence. This book takes the reader on a thought-provoking journey through the latest advancements in technology, neuroscience, ...

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Report copyright infringementby John IRA Thomas (Author)What are the cues we use to determine humanity? Have we been cutting actual humans too much slack in this department? This work explores notions of identity and AI, but is solely the work of humans. For what is the difference between a human seeking a scripted outcome and a script seeking a human outcome? Also, it's pretty funny.John Ira Thomas takes his metafictional TIRE series into the future and looks back at the same weird beliefs t...

Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines - Paperback

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by Joy Buolamwini (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - "The conscience of the AI revolution" (Fortune) explains how we've arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to avoid its pitfalls. "AI is not coming, it's here. If we answer the beautiful call inside these pages, we can decide who we are going to be and how we're going to use technology in service of what it means to be fully human."--Bren? Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dare to Lead A LOS ANGELES TIMES BE...

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Report copyright infringementby Abebe-Bard Ai Woldemariam (Author)Coping from Covert Stalking: A Guide to Healing and JusticeAre you or someone you know being stalked? This book delves into the harrowing world of covert stalking, exposing its insidious tactics and devastating impact on victims. It offers a roadmap to healing and justice, empowering readers with knowledge, hope, and actionable steps. Targeted Individuals have been subjected to organized harassment, surveillance, and psychologi...

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Report copyright infringementby Alvin Boyd Kuhn (Author)""The Esoteric Structure of the Alphabet and Its Hidden Mystical Language"" is a book written by Alvin Boyd Kuhn that explores the deeper meaning behind the letters of the alphabet. Kuhn argues that the letters of the alphabet are not just arbitrary symbols, but rather contain a hidden esoteric structure and a mystical language that can reveal profound spiritual truths. The book delves into the history and symbolism of the alphabet, trac...

Hollywood Studio Production Techniques: Theory and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Winnie Wong (Author)No detailed description available for "Hollywood Studio Production Techniques".Author BiographyWong Winnie: Winnie Wong has been an entertainment insurance broker for over 20 years handling independent features, television, reality, documentary, and commercial films. She has long-standing relationships with a number of prestigious accounts such as MGM Studios and Universal Studios. She has taught courses in the UCLA Extension - Entertainment...