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Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon

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Report copyright infringementby Kim Zetter (Author)A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran's nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare--one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb. "Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit."--The Washington Post The virus now known as Stuxnet was unlike any other piece ...

Universal Principles of UX: 100 Timeless Strategies to Create Positive Interactions Between People and Technology

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Report copyright infringementby Irene Pereyra (Author)Master the art of user experience design through the 100 laws, guidelines, human biases, and general considerations in this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of UX pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organized into six broad categories: Consider Empathize Define Research Design Val...

Alan Turing: The Enigma: The Book That Inspired the Film the Imitation Game - Updated Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Hodges (Author), Andrew Hodges (Preface by), Douglas Hofstadter (Foreword by)A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The official book behind the Academy Award-winning film The Imitation Game, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley It is only a slight exaggeration to say that the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-1954) saved the Allies from the Nazis, invented the computer and artificial intelligence, and anticipated gay liberation by decades--all b...

David Busch's Canon EOS R5/R6 Guide to Digital Photography - Paperback

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by David D. Busch (Author)David Busch's Canon EOS R5/R6 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new Canon EOS R5 and R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras. Enthusiasts can choose between the super-high resolution of the R5's 45-megapixel sensor, or the superior low-light performance and action-friendly high-capacity buffer of the 20-megapixel R6. Both cameras boast continuous shooting up to 20 frames per second, in-body image stabilizat...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Wolfram (Author)When Stephen Wolfram's groundbreaking A New Kind of Science was published in 2002, its exploration and analysis of the computational universe of simple programs launched a scientific revolution. Twenty years later, the ideas and results of the book have found countless applications across science, technology and elsewhere--including the recent Wolfram Physics Project and its breakthrough in fundamental physics--and the book has indeed sp...

How Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know - Paperback

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by Brian Ward (Author)Best-selling guide to the inner workings of the Linux operating system with over 50,000 copies sold since its original release in 2014. Linux for the Superuser Unlike some operating systems, Linux doesn't try to hide the important bits from you--it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does. In this third edition of the bestsel...

The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World

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Report copyright infringementby Pedro Domingos (Author)Recommended by Bill Gates A thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration of machine learning and the race to build computer intelligences as flexible as our own In the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm, Pedro Domingos lifts the veil to give us a ...

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by Pam Pollack (Author), Meg Belviso (Author), Who Hq (Author)Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a ground-breaking animation studio. A college dropout, Jobs took unconventional steps in his path to success and inspired the best and the br...

Rocket Surgery Made Easy: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Finding and Fixing Usability Problems

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Krug (Author)It's been known for years that usability testing can dramatically improve products. But with a typical price tag of $5,000 to $10,000 for a usability consultant to conduct each round of tests, it rarely happens. In this how-to companion to Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, Steve Krug spells out a streamlined approach to usability testing that anyone can easily apply to their own Web site, application, or other pro...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert St Amant (Author)Computing isn't only (or even mostly) about hardware and software; it's also about the ideas behind the technology. In Computing for Ordinary Mortals, computer scientist Robert St. Amant explains this "really interesting part" of computing, introducing basic computing concepts and strategies in a way that readers without a technical background can understand and appreciate. Each of the chapters illustrates ideas from a different area of ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Kurzweil (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Bold futurist Ray Kurzweil, author of The Singularity Is Near, offers a framework for envisioning the future of machine intelligence--"a book for anyone who wonders where human technology is going next" (The New York Times Book Review). "Kurzweil offers a thought-provoking analysis of human and artificial intelligence and a unique look at a future in which the capabilities of the computer and the species that invented...

Cloud Computing, Revised and Updated Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Nayan B. Ruparelia (Author)An updated, revised, and comprehensive overview of the concepts related to cloud computing, including recent applications, innovations, and its future evolution. In this Essential Knowledge volume, Nayan B. Ruparelia provides an updated and revised version of Cloud Computing, first published in 2016, to address not only the fact that cloud computing has become a ubiquitous part of mainstream computing since then but also has made stri...

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by Pam Baker (Author)Generate a personal assistant with generative AI Generative AI tools capable of creating text, images, and even ideas seemingly out of thin air have exploded in popularity and sophistication. This valuable technology can assist in authoring short and long-form content, producing audio and video, serving as a research assistant, and tons of other professional and personal tasks. Generative AI For Dummies is your roadmap to using the world of artificial intelligence to enha...

Microsoft 365 Excel Formulas & Functions for Dummies

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Bluttman (Author)Turn Excel into an unstoppable data-and number-crunching machine Microsoft Excel is the Swiss Army knife of apps. With over 470 built-in functions and countless custom formulas, the program can help make you the smartest guy or gal in any room. And now that it's been supercharged with Copilot--Microsoft's AI-powered helper--it's even easier to produce accurate and useful results anywhere, anytime. Best of all, it doesn't take an advanced de...

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Report copyright infringementby Kiki Prottsman (Author)Teach young children the basic programming skills and concepts necessary to code, including sequencing and loops, without a computer.It's never too early to learn computer coding! With innovative, interactive paper engineering, My First Coding Book is a playful, hands-on introduction to offline coding and programming that will give children ages 5 to 7 a head start. Filled with puzzles, mazes, and games to teach the basic concepts of sequ...

Graphic Design for Everyone: Understand the Building Blocks So You Can Do It Yourself

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Report copyright infringementby Cath Caldwell (Author)Transform your ideas into powerful visuals--to connect with your audience, define your brand, and take your project to the next level. This highly practical design book takes you through the building blocks of design--type, photography, illustration, color--and shows you how to combine these tools to create visuals that inform, influence, and enthral. Grasp the key principles through in-depth how-to articles, hands-on workshops, and inspir...

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Report copyright infringementby Faithe Wempen (Author)The basics you need to get more comfortable with laptops, without any of the fluff Laptops For Seniors For Dummies is just for you. We help readers in the 55+ club get the most out of their laptops. You'll discover how to choose the best laptop for your needs and how to use Microsoft Windows, to share photos, surf the web, use e-mail, and much more. With large text, clear graphics, and easy-to-follow instructions, this For Seniors For Dumm...

Foundations of Cybersecurity, 2nd Edition: A Straightforward Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Andress (Author)This comprehensive introduction to the information security field covers the industry's essential concepts, using real-world security breaches to illustrate key lessons. "An excellent starting point for future security professionals."--Help Net Security Cybersecurity is a huge field, and breaking in can feel overwhelming. Where do you start when the territory spans everything from cryptography to cloud security to social engineering? In Fo...

The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't - Paperback

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by Erin Loechner (Author)Discover a new and hopeful path forward as you consider your family's approach to social media, screen time, and technology.We've all heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don't lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is slowly eroding the very essence of our homes and families. We see it. We feel it. We know it.So what do we do about it?Spoiler alert: Forget parental control apps, time limits, or reward cha...

The Youtube Formula: How Anyone Can Unlock the Algorithm to Drive Views, Build an Audience, and Grow Revenue - Hardcover

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by Derral Eves (Author)The Wall Street Journal bestseller!Comes with free online companion course Learn the secrets to getting dramatic results on YouTube Derral Eves has generated over 60 billion views on YouTube and helped 24 channels grow to one million subscribers from zero. In The YouTube Formula: How Anyone Can Unlock the Algorithm to Drive Views, Build an Audience, and Grow Revenue, the owner of the largest YouTube how-to channel provides the secrets to getting the results that every Y...

Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, 17th Edition: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines

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Report copyright infringementby The Graphic Artists Guild (Author), Debbie Millman (Foreword by)The industry bible for graphic arts professionals, with pricing guidelines and information on business, ethical, and legal issues--in a new, updated edition with essential information on AI, NFTs, social media, and more. For over 50 years, the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook has been an indispensable resource for graphic arts, communication design, and illustration professionals. As the graphic art ...

Imperfect Oracle: What AI Can and Cannot Do

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Report copyright infringementby Cass R. Sunstein (Author)Best-selling author Cass R. Sunstein outlines the promise and limits of artificial intelligence Imperfect Oracle is about the promise and limits of artificial intelligence. The promise is that in important ways AI is better than we are at making judgments. Its limits are evidenced by the fact that AI cannot always make accurate predictions--not today, not tomorrow, and not the day after, either. Natural intelligence is a marvel, but hum...

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Isaacson (Author)Walter Isaacson's "enthralling" (The New Yorker) worldwide bestselling biography of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. Based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues--Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose pass...

Comptia Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009 - Paperback

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by Todd Lammle (Author), Jon Buhagiar (Author)Prepare for the Network+ certification and a new career in network installation and administration In the newly revised Sixth Edition of CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009, bestselling authors and network experts Todd Lammle and Jon Buhagiar deliver thorough and accurate coverage of how to install, configure, and troubleshoot today's networking hardware peripherals and protocols. This book shows you how to succeed on the in-demand CompTIA...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark C. Layton (Author), Steven J. Ostermiller (Author), Dean J. Kynaston (Author)Put agile techniques into practice to boost your efficiency and effectiveness Agile Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the planning and execution approaches that can help you complete projects more quickly, with higher quality and using fewer resources. For companies in any industry--not just software development--agile project management reduces waste and increases ...

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic for Dummies

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Sylvan (Author)The most up-to-date manual for using Adobe's gold standard photo workflow software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies is the perfect companion for photographers looking to make the most of this powerhouse software. Lightroom Classic lets you edit, organize, and share large volumes of digital photos, so you can spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens. With this book, you'll learn the program's fundamen...

Chasing Shadows: Cyber Espionage, Subversion, and the Global Fight for Democracy

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald J. Deibert (Author)Like a John Le Carr? novel updated for the digital age, Chasing Shadows provides a gripping account of how the Citizen Lab, the world's foremost digital watchdog, has uncovered dozens of cyber espionage cases and protects people in countries around the world. Called "essential reading" by Margaret Atwood, it's a chilling reminder of the invisible invasions happening on smartphones and computers around the world. In this real-life spy ...

Press Start: The History of Video Gaming

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Report copyright infringementby Erwan Cario (Author)A visually stunning, up-to-date book that chronicles the history of video games from their earliest roots in 1958 to the present day, showcasing the unforgettable artwork, stories, and characters that have defined it. FULLY ILLUSTRATED AND UPDATED - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VIDEO GAMING HISTORY, FROM MARIO TO MINECRAFT. Pac-Man, Mario, Tomb Raider, The Sims, GTA, Minecraft, Fortnite... Video games are now one of the pillars of popular culture. ...

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Wendell Odom (Author)Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam. CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1, Second Edition presents you with an organized test-preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open e...

Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Christian (Author), Tom Griffiths (Author) An exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What balance of the new and familiar is the most fulfilling? These may seem like uniquely human quandaries, but they are not. Computers, like us, confr...

Living a Jewish Life, Revised and Updated: Jewish Traditions, Customs, and Values for Today's Families - Paperback

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by Anita Diamant (Author), Howard Cooper (Author)The classic and beloved guide to the cultural and spiritual treasures of Judaism; Living a Jewish Life is a primer on Jewish vocabulary, holidays, life cycle events, as well as a handbook for how to make Jewish choices for yourself in our ever-changing modern world.Living a Jewish Life describes Judaism as not just a contemplative or abstract system of thought but as a blueprint for living fully and honorably. This new edition builds on the cla...

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by Catherine D'Ignazio (Author), Lauren F. Klein (Author)A new way of thinking about data science and data ethics that is informed by the ideas of intersectional feminism.Author BiographyCatherine D'Ignazio is Assistant Professor of Urban Science and Planning at MIT and coauthor of Data Feminism (MIT Press). Lauren F. Klein is Associate Professor of English and Quantitative Theory and Methods at Emory University. Number of Pages: 328 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.9 x 7.9 IN Publication Date: October 03...