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Human Conversation from the Neanderthals to Artificial Intelligence

by Trevor Cox ...

‘A lively, intelligent and persuasive history of speech...Expertly and patiently explained’ The TimesWhy are human beings the only animals that can speak? And why does it matter?If you’ve ever felt the shock of listening to a recording of your own voice, you realise how important your voice is to your personal identity. We judge others – and whether we trust them – not just by their words but by ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

‘A lively, intelligent and persuasive history of speech...Expertly and patiently explained’ The TimesWhy are human beings the only animals that can speak? And why does it matter?If you’ve ever felt the shock of listening to a recording of your own voice, you realise how important your voice is to your personal identity. We judge others – and whether we trust them – not just by their words but by
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Semantic Software Design

A New Theory and Practical Guide for Modern Architects

by Eben Hewitt ...

With this practical book, architects, CTOs, and CIOs will learn a set of patterns for the practice of architecture, including analysis, documentation, and communication. Author Eben Hewitt shows you how to create holistic and thoughtful technology plans, communicate them clearly, lead people toward the vision, and become a great architect or Chief Architect.This book covers each key aspect of ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

With this practical book, architects, CTOs, and CIOs will learn a set of patterns for the practice of architecture, including analysis, documentation, and communication. Author Eben Hewitt shows you how to create holistic and thoughtful technology plans, communicate them clearly, lead people toward the vision, and become a great architect or Chief Architect.This book covers each key aspect of
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Full Stack Serverless

by Nader Dabit ...

Cloud computing is typically associated with backend development and DevOps. But with the rise of serverless technologies and a new generation of services and frameworks, frontend and mobile developers can build robust applications with production-ready features such as authentication and authorization, API gateways, chatbots, augmented reality scenes, and more. This hands-on guide shows you how ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

Cloud computing is typically associated with backend development and DevOps. But with the rise of serverless technologies and a new generation of services and frameworks, frontend and mobile developers can build robust applications with production-ready features such as authentication and authorization, API gateways, chatbots, augmented reality scenes, and more. This hands-on guide shows you how
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Head First Android Development

A Learner's Guide to Building Android Apps with Kotlin

by Dawn Griffiths, David Griffiths ...

What will you learn from this book?If you have an idea for a killer Android app, this fully revised and updated edition will get you up and running in a jiffy. You'll go beyond syntax and how-to manuals and learn how to think like a great Android developer. This hands-on book teaches you everything from designing user interfaces to building multi-screen apps that persist data in a database. It ... Read more

$77.99 CAD

What will you learn from this book?If you have an idea for a killer Android app, this fully revised and updated edition will get you up and running in a jiffy. You'll go beyond syntax and how-to manuals and learn how to think like a great Android developer. This hands-on book teaches you everything from designing user interfaces to building multi-screen apps that persist data in a database. It
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25 Recipes for Getting Started with R

Excerpts from the R Cookbook

by Paul Teetor ...

R is a powerful tool for statistics and graphics, but getting started with this language can be frustrating. This short, concise book provides beginners with a selection of how-to recipes to solve simple problems with R. Each solution gives you just what you need to know to use R for basic statistics, graphics, and regression.You'll find recipes on reading data files, creating data frames, ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

R is a powerful tool for statistics and graphics, but getting started with this language can be frustrating. This short, concise book provides beginners with a selection of how-to recipes to solve simple problems with R. Each solution gives you just what you need to know to use R for basic statistics, graphics, and regression.You'll find recipes on reading data files, creating data frames,
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Spam Kings

The Real Story Behind the High-Rolling Hucksters Pushing Porn, Pills, and %*@)# Enlargements

by Brian S McWilliams ...

"People are stupid, Davis Wolfgang Hawke thought as he stared at the nearly empty box of Swastika pendants on his desk." So begins Spam Kings, an investigative look into the shady world of email spammers and the people trying to stop them.This compelling exposé explores the shadowy world of the people responsible for today’s junk-email epidemic. Investigative journalist Brian McWilliams delivers a ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

"People are stupid, Davis Wolfgang Hawke thought as he stared at the nearly empty box of Swastika pendants on his desk." So begins Spam Kings, an investigative look into the shady world of email spammers and the people trying to stop them.This compelling exposé explores the shadowy world of the people responsible for today’s junk-email epidemic. Investigative journalist Brian McWilliams delivers a
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Untangling the Web

by Aleks Krotoski ...

The World Wide Web is the most revolutionary innovation of our time. In the last decade, it has utterly transformed our lives. But what real effects is it having on our social world?What does it mean to be a modern family when dinner table conversations take place over smartphones? What happens to privacy when we readily share our personal lives with friends and corporations? Are our Facebook ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The World Wide Web is the most revolutionary innovation of our time. In the last decade, it has utterly transformed our lives. But what real effects is it having on our social world?What does it mean to be a modern family when dinner table conversations take place over smartphones? What happens to privacy when we readily share our personal lives with friends and corporations? Are our Facebook
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AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep

Leading and Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

by Sean O'Callaghan, Paul Hoffman ...

Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings--from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology?In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O'Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings--from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology?In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O'Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and
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AI for Good

Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health

by Juan M. Lavista Ferres, William B. Weeks ...

**FOREWORD BY BRAD SMITH, VICE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT OF MICROSOFTDiscover how AI leaders and researchers are using AI to transform the world for the better**In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

**FOREWORD BY BRAD SMITH, VICE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT OF MICROSOFTDiscover how AI leaders and researchers are using AI to transform the world for the better**In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is
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Docker and Kubernetes for Java Developers

Scale, deploy, and monitor multi-container applications

by Jaroslaw Krochmalski, Jarosław Krochmalski ...

Leverage the lethal combination of Docker and Kubernetes to automate deployment and management of Java applications Key FeaturesMaster using Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy and manage Java applications in a jiffLearn how to create your own Docker image and customize your own cluster using KubernetesEmpower the journey from development to production using this practical guide.Book ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage the lethal combination of Docker and Kubernetes to automate deployment and management of Java applications Key FeaturesMaster using Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy and manage Java applications in a jiffLearn how to create your own Docker image and customize your own cluster using KubernetesEmpower the journey from development to production using this practical guide.Book
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Tensor Network Contractions

Methods and Applications to Quantum Many-Body Systems

by Shi-Ju Ran, Emanuele Tirrito, Cheng Peng, Xi Chen, Luca Tagliacozzo, Gang Su, Maciej Lewenstein ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Tensor network is a fundamental mathematical tool with a huge range of applications in physics, such as condensed matter physics, statistic physics, high energy physics, and quantum information sciences. This open access book aims to explain the tensor network contraction approaches in a systematic way, from the basic definitions to the important applications. This book is also useful to those who ... Read more

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Tensor network is a fundamental mathematical tool with a huge range of applications in physics, such as condensed matter physics, statistic physics, high energy physics, and quantum information sciences. This open access book aims to explain the tensor network contraction approaches in a systematic way, from the basic definitions to the important applications. This book is also useful to those who
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C++ Programming Mastery: From Beginner to Advanced (2024)

Comprehensive C++ Programming, Covering All Levels, Best for Newbies

by Stephen Anslem ...

Written by seasoned programmer Stephen Anslem, this book simplifies complex concepts and provides hands-on examples to help you build a solid foundation. It covers everything from the basics of syntax and object-oriented principles to advanced topics like memory management, templates, and multithreading. With clear explanations and real-world projects, you'll quickly gain the confidence to tackle ... Read more

$5.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written by seasoned programmer Stephen Anslem, this book simplifies complex concepts and provides hands-on examples to help you build a solid foundation. It covers everything from the basics of syntax and object-oriented principles to advanced topics like memory management, templates, and multithreading. With clear explanations and real-world projects, you'll quickly gain the confidence to tackle
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100 More Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People

by Susan Weinschenk, Guthrie Weinschenk ...

Series series 100 Things
Thousands of designers, marketers, and product managers have come to rely on Susan Weinschenk's original 100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People as a "go to" for practical advice on how to use the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience to directly inform and improve their designs, brands, and products. Research hasn't stopped since the book was written, and new design ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Thousands of designers, marketers, and product managers have come to rely on Susan Weinschenk's original 100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People as a "go to" for practical advice on how to use the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience to directly inform and improve their designs, brands, and products. Research hasn't stopped since the book was written, and new design
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Harnessing Hibernate

Step-by-step Guide to Java Persistence

by James Elliott, Timothy M. O'Brien, Ryan Fowler ...

Harnessing Hibernate is an ideal introduction to the popular framework that lets Java developers work with information from a relational database easily and efficiently. Databases are a very different world than Java objects, and they often involve people with different skills and specializations. With Hibernate, bridging these two worlds is significantly easier, and with this book, you can get up ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Harnessing Hibernate is an ideal introduction to the popular framework that lets Java developers work with information from a relational database easily and efficiently. Databases are a very different world than Java objects, and they often involve people with different skills and specializations. With Hibernate, bridging these two worlds is significantly easier, and with this book, you can get up
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TensorFlow for Deep Learning

From Linear Regression to Reinforcement Learning

by Bharath Ramsundar, Reza Bosagh Zadeh ...

Learn how to solve challenging machine learning problems with TensorFlow, Google’s revolutionary new software library for deep learning. If you have some background in basic linear algebra and calculus, this practical book introduces machine-learning fundamentals by showing you how to design systems capable of detecting objects in images, understanding text, analyzing video, and predicting the ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

Learn how to solve challenging machine learning problems with TensorFlow, Google’s revolutionary new software library for deep learning. If you have some background in basic linear algebra and calculus, this practical book introduces machine-learning fundamentals by showing you how to design systems capable of detecting objects in images, understanding text, analyzing video, and predicting the
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Beautiful Teams

Inspiring and Cautionary Tales from Veteran Team Leaders

by Andrew Stellman, Jennifer Greene ...

What's it like to work on a great software development team facing an impossible problem? How do you build an effective team? Can a group of people who don't get along still build good software? How does a team leader keep everyone on track when the stakes are high and the schedule is tight?Beautiful Teams takes you behind the scenes with some of the most interesting teams in software engineering ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

What's it like to work on a great software development team facing an impossible problem? How do you build an effective team? Can a group of people who don't get along still build good software? How does a team leader keep everyone on track when the stakes are high and the schedule is tight?Beautiful Teams takes you behind the scenes with some of the most interesting teams in software engineering
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Smart Home Automation with Linux and Raspberry Pi

by Steven Goodwin ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Smart Home Automation with Linux and Raspberry Pi shows you how to automate your lights, curtains, music, and more, and control everything via a laptop or mobile phone.You'll learn how to use Linux, including Linux on Raspberry Pi, to control appliances and everything from kettles to curtains, including how to hack game consoles and even incorporate LEGO Mindstorms into your smart home schemes ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

Smart Home Automation with Linux and Raspberry Pi shows you how to automate your lights, curtains, music, and more, and control everything via a laptop or mobile phone.You'll learn how to use Linux, including Linux on Raspberry Pi, to control appliances and everything from kettles to curtains, including how to hack game consoles and even incorporate LEGO Mindstorms into your smart home schemes
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Python for Cybersecurity

Using Python for Cyber Offense and Defense

by Howard E. Poston III ...

Discover an up-to-date and authoritative exploration of Python cybersecurity strategiesPython For Cybersecurity: Using Python for Cyber Offense and Defense delivers an intuitive and hands-on explanation of using Python for cybersecurity. It relies on the MITRE ATT&CK framework to structure its exploration of cyberattack techniques, attack defenses, and the key cybersecurity challenges facing ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Discover an up-to-date and authoritative exploration of Python cybersecurity strategiesPython For Cybersecurity: Using Python for Cyber Offense and Defense delivers an intuitive and hands-on explanation of using Python for cybersecurity. It relies on the MITRE ATT&CK framework to structure its exploration of cyberattack techniques, attack defenses, and the key cybersecurity challenges facing
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Data Storytelling with Google Looker Studio

A hands-on guide to using Looker Studio for building compelling and effective dashboards

by Sireesha Pulipati ...

Apply data storytelling concepts and analytical thinking to create dashboards and reports in Looker Studio to aid data-driven decision makingKey FeaturesGain a solid understanding of data visualization principles and learn to apply them effectivelyGet to grips with the concepts and features of Looker Studio to create powerful data storiesExplore the end-to-end process of building dashboards with ... Read more

$52.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Apply data storytelling concepts and analytical thinking to create dashboards and reports in Looker Studio to aid data-driven decision makingKey FeaturesGain a solid understanding of data visualization principles and learn to apply them effectivelyGet to grips with the concepts and features of Looker Studio to create powerful data storiesExplore the end-to-end process of building dashboards with
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iPhone Millionaire: How to Create and Sell Cutting-Edge Video

by Michael Rosenblum ...

POINT, SHOOT, PROFIT.Winner of a 2013 Small Business Book Award - Technology CategoryThis step-by-step, nuts-and-bolts guide from television-media producer Michael Rosenblum shows you how to get rich quick using your iPhone or camcorder to:CREATE VIDEO CONTENT LIKE A PROEDIT AND GET IT ONLINEFIND YOUR CLIENTS AND START CASHING INBUILD A CAREER THAT’S TRENDING"You must read this brilli... ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

POINT, SHOOT, PROFIT.Winner of a 2013 Small Business Book Award - Technology CategoryThis step-by-step, nuts-and-bolts guide from television-media producer Michael Rosenblum shows you how to get rich quick using your iPhone or camcorder to:CREATE VIDEO CONTENT LIKE A PROEDIT AND GET IT ONLINEFIND YOUR CLIENTS AND START CASHING INBUILD A CAREER THAT’S TRENDING"You must read this brilli...
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The Persona Lifecycle

Keeping People in Mind Throughout Product Design

by John Pruitt, Tamara Adlin ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
If you design and develop products for people, this book is for you. The Persona Lifecycle addresses the “how? of creating effective personas and using those personas to design products that people love. It doesn’t just describe the value of personas; it offers detailed techniques and tools related to planning, creating, communicating, and using personas to create great product designs. Moreover, ... Read more

$76.79 CAD

If you design and develop products for people, this book is for you. The Persona Lifecycle addresses the “how? of creating effective personas and using those personas to design products that people love. It doesn’t just describe the value of personas; it offers detailed techniques and tools related to planning, creating, communicating, and using personas to create great product designs. Moreover,
... Read more
UI is Communication

How to Design Intuitive, User Centered Interfaces by Focusing on Effective Communication

by Everett N McKay ...

User interface design is a challenging, multi-disciplinary activity that requires understanding a wide range of concepts and techniques that are often subjective and even conflicting. Imagine how much it would help if there were a single perspective that you could use to simplify these complex issues down to a small set of objective principles. In UI is Communication, Everett McKay explains how to ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

User interface design is a challenging, multi-disciplinary activity that requires understanding a wide range of concepts and techniques that are often subjective and even conflicting. Imagine how much it would help if there were a single perspective that you could use to simplify these complex issues down to a small set of objective principles. In UI is Communication, Everett McKay explains how to
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The Human Advantage

What AI Can't Do Without You

by Jeremy Utley ...

Imagine waking up one morning, feeling fully invigorated in your career, almost like you have a superpower.That is the real power of AI. And it’s here.In The Human Advantage, award-winning podcaster, teacher and innovation expert Jeremy Utley makes the case that the most interesting thing about AI isn’t the technology itself. It’s what you bring to it.Inside these pages you will learn how to:- ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

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Imagine waking up one morning, feeling fully invigorated in your career, almost like you have a superpower.That is the real power of AI. And it’s here.In The Human Advantage, award-winning podcaster, teacher and innovation expert Jeremy Utley makes the case that the most interesting thing about AI isn’t the technology itself. It’s what you bring to it.Inside these pages you will learn how to:-
... Read more
Artificial Intelligence With Python (2026)

Master Artificial Intelligence Programming in Just One Day! Unlock the Power of AI Using Python for Beginners, Complete with a Hands-on Project.

by Artificial Intelligence ...

Unleash the Power of Artificial Intelligence: Your Gateway to Innovation!Witness the awe-inspiring strides of artificial intelligence – a realm where progress knows no bounds. Two decades of relentless innovation have birthed a new era, giving rise to remarkable achievements. From harnessing big data's potential to revolutionizing medical research and propelling autonomous vehicles forward, the ... Read more

$42.30 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash the Power of Artificial Intelligence: Your Gateway to Innovation!Witness the awe-inspiring strides of artificial intelligence – a realm where progress knows no bounds. Two decades of relentless innovation have birthed a new era, giving rise to remarkable achievements. From harnessing big data's potential to revolutionizing medical research and propelling autonomous vehicles forward, the
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