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What's the Use?

How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life

by Ian Stewart ...

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the ... Read more

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See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the
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An Illustrated Guide to AI Agents

Concepts and Code for Building Agents with LLMs, Tools, and Memory

by Maarten Grootendorst, Jay Alammar ...

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. AI agents can now reason, plan, and act with increasing independence. From accelerating scientific breakthroughs to supporting creative work, these systems are quickly reshaping industries and everyday life. This book provides the conceptual foundation and practical insights you need to understand—and effectively work with—this emerging technology ... Read more

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Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. AI agents can now reason, plan, and act with increasing independence. From accelerating scientific breakthroughs to supporting creative work, these systems are quickly reshaping industries and everyday life. This book provides the conceptual foundation and practical insights you need to understand—and effectively work with—this emerging technology
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The Effective Software Engineer

How ICs at Every Level Can Leverage AI, Prioritize High-Value Work, and Lead Beyond Their Role

by Addy Osmani ...

The software engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and the demands on engineers intensify with each technological and methodological shift. In such an environment, being a good coder isn't enough—true effectiveness goes beyond technical skills.This book is designed as a guide for individual contributors who want to level up to meet the challenges of a changing industry. Author Addy Osmani ... Read more

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The software engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and the demands on engineers intensify with each technological and methodological shift. In such an environment, being a good coder isn't enough—true effectiveness goes beyond technical skills.This book is designed as a guide for individual contributors who want to level up to meet the challenges of a changing industry. Author Addy Osmani
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Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning

Active learning and annotation for human-centered AI

by Robert (Munro) Monarch ...

Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning lays out methods for humans and machines to work together effectively.SummaryMost machine learning systems that are deployed in the world today learn from human feedback. However, most machine learning courses focus almost exclusively on the algorithms, not the human-computer interaction part of the systems. This can leave a big knowledge gap for data scientists ... Read more

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Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning lays out methods for humans and machines to work together effectively.SummaryMost machine learning systems that are deployed in the world today learn from human feedback. However, most machine learning courses focus almost exclusively on the algorithms, not the human-computer interaction part of the systems. This can leave a big knowledge gap for data scientists
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Superagency

What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future

by Reid Hoffman, Greg Beato ...

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller.Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities."An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li"An important read." —Bill Gates"Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…Read this book!” —Van Jones"Refreshingly ... Read more

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Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller.Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities."An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li"An important read." —Bill Gates"Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…Read this book!” —Van Jones"Refreshingly
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The Falls

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

by Ian Rankin ...

Series Book 12 - A Rebus Novel
The twelfth Inspector Rebus bestseller - a powerfully gripping novel where past and present collide...From the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'This is, quite simply, crime writing of the highest order' DAILY EXPRESS'The unopposed champion of the British police procedural' GUARDIANA student has gone missing in Edinburgh. She's not just any student, though, but the daughter of ... Read more

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The twelfth Inspector Rebus bestseller - a powerfully gripping novel where past and present collide...From the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'This is, quite simply, crime writing of the highest order' DAILY EXPRESS'The unopposed champion of the British police procedural' GUARDIANA student has gone missing in Edinburgh. She's not just any student, though, but the daughter of
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Software Architecture with Kotlin

Combine various architectural styles to create sustainable and scalable software solutions

by Jason (Tsz Shun) Chow ...

Develop innovative architectural styles by analyzing and merging various approaches, focusing on making trade-offs and mitigating risks to solve real-world problemsKey FeaturesLearn how to analyze and dissect various architectural styles into building blocksCombine existing ideas with your own to create custom solutionsMake informed decisions by navigating trade-offs and compromisesPurchase of the ... Read more

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Develop innovative architectural styles by analyzing and merging various approaches, focusing on making trade-offs and mitigating risks to solve real-world problemsKey FeaturesLearn how to analyze and dissect various architectural styles into building blocksCombine existing ideas with your own to create custom solutionsMake informed decisions by navigating trade-offs and compromisesPurchase of the
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Virtual Ascendance

Video Games and the Remaking of Reality

by Devin C. Griffiths ...

From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise ... Read more

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From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise
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Practical Deep Learning

A Python-Based Introduction

by Ronald T. Kneusel ...

Practical Deep Learning teaches total beginners how to build the datasets and models needed to train neural networks for your own DL projects.If you’ve been curious about artificial intelligence and machine learning but didn’t know where to start, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Focusing on the subfield of machine learning known as deep learning, it explains core concepts and gives you ... Read more

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Practical Deep Learning teaches total beginners how to build the datasets and models needed to train neural networks for your own DL projects.If you’ve been curious about artificial intelligence and machine learning but didn’t know where to start, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Focusing on the subfield of machine learning known as deep learning, it explains core concepts and gives you
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Algorithms: An Introduction to The Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Used to Solve Human Decisions, Advance Technology, Optimize Habits, Learn Faster & Your Improve Life

by Trust Genics ...

Discover How Algorithms Shape & Impact Our WorldNow you might look at this title and shy away, thinking that a book with "Algorithms" in its title must be just for techies and computer scientists. However this book is very accessible to those with no background in computer science.Decisions Oftentimes Have Optimal SolutionsToday, many decisions that could be made by human beings from predicting ... Read more

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Discover How Algorithms Shape & Impact Our WorldNow you might look at this title and shy away, thinking that a book with "Algorithms" in its title must be just for techies and computer scientists. However this book is very accessible to those with no background in computer science.Decisions Oftentimes Have Optimal SolutionsToday, many decisions that could be made by human beings from predicting
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Fundamentals of Software Architecture

A Modern Engineering Approach

by Mark Richards, Neal Ford ...

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural ... Read more

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Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural
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Server Down: A Mad Dog & Englishman Mystery

by Hayes J.M. ...

Attending the Yaqui tribe's Easter Ceremonies in Tucson should be a dream come true for a Cheyenne-wannabe-shaman like Mad Dog. But immediately after his midnight arrival he is accused of being a witch. Then moments later a policeman is murdered and Mad Dog is blamed. Suddenly Mad Dog and his wolf-hybrid Hailey are targets of a city-wide manhunt with shoot-first overtones. Mad Dog's niece Heather ... Read more

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Attending the Yaqui tribe's Easter Ceremonies in Tucson should be a dream come true for a Cheyenne-wannabe-shaman like Mad Dog. But immediately after his midnight arrival he is accused of being a witch. Then moments later a policeman is murdered and Mad Dog is blamed. Suddenly Mad Dog and his wolf-hybrid Hailey are targets of a city-wide manhunt with shoot-first overtones. Mad Dog's niece Heather
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The Multiplier Mindset

How to Move from Senior Engineer to Tech Leader in the Age of AI

by Gregor Ojstersek ...

You've got the technical skills—but now what? The Multiplier Mindset is the career-changing guide for senior engineers ready to grow into impactful leadership roles. As generative AI reshapes workflows and automates routine tasks, technical leaders must learn to shift their focus from personal output to team and organizational impact. This book introduces the Multiplier Mindset, a powerful ... Read more

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You've got the technical skills—but now what? The Multiplier Mindset is the career-changing guide for senior engineers ready to grow into impactful leadership roles. As generative AI reshapes workflows and automates routine tasks, technical leaders must learn to shift their focus from personal output to team and organizational impact. This book introduces the Multiplier Mindset, a powerful
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Learning OpenCV

Computer Vision with the OpenCV Library

by Gary Bradski, Adrian Kaehler ...

"This library is useful for practitioners, and is an excellent tool for those entering the field: it is a set of computer vision algorithms that work as advertised."-William T. Freeman, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyLearning OpenCV puts you in the middle of the rapidly expanding field of computer vision. Written by the creators of the ... Read more

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"This library is useful for practitioners, and is an excellent tool for those entering the field: it is a set of computer vision algorithms that work as advertised."-William T. Freeman, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyLearning OpenCV puts you in the middle of the rapidly expanding field of computer vision. Written by the creators of the
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The Science of Deep Learning

by Iddo Drori ...

The Science of Deep Learning emerged from courses taught by the author that have provided thousands of students with training and experience for their academic studies, and prepared them for careers in deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in top companies in industry and academia. The book begins by covering the foundations of deep learning, followed by key deep learning ... Read more

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The Science of Deep Learning emerged from courses taught by the author that have provided thousands of students with training and experience for their academic studies, and prepared them for careers in deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in top companies in industry and academia. The book begins by covering the foundations of deep learning, followed by key deep learning
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Type Theory and Formal Proof

An Introduction

by Rob Nederpelt, Herman Geuvers ...

Type theory is a fast-evolving field at the crossroads of logic, computer science and mathematics. This gentle step-by-step introduction is ideal for graduate students and researchers who need to understand the ins and outs of the mathematical machinery, the role of logical rules therein, the essential contribution of definitions and the decisive nature of well-structured proofs. The authors begin ... Read more

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Type theory is a fast-evolving field at the crossroads of logic, computer science and mathematics. This gentle step-by-step introduction is ideal for graduate students and researchers who need to understand the ins and outs of the mathematical machinery, the role of logical rules therein, the essential contribution of definitions and the decisive nature of well-structured proofs. The authors begin
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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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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software

Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software

by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides ...

Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves.The authors begin by ... Read more

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Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves.The authors begin by
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Why Machines Learn

The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI

by Anil Ananthaswamy ...

A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligenceMachine learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumor is cancerous, or deciding if someone gets bail. They now influence developments and discoveries in chemistry, biology, and physics—the study ... Read more

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A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligenceMachine learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumor is cancerous, or deciding if someone gets bail. They now influence developments and discoveries in chemistry, biology, and physics—the study
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Heart of the Machine

Our Future in a World of Artificial Emotional Intelligence

by Richard Yonck ...

For Readers of Ray Kurzweil and Michio Kaku, a New Look at the Cutting Edge of Artificial IntelligenceImagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child’s emotional state, a commercial that can recognize and change based on a customer’s facial expression, or a company that can actually create feelings as though a person were experiencing them naturally. Heart of the Machine ... Read more

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For Readers of Ray Kurzweil and Michio Kaku, a New Look at the Cutting Edge of Artificial IntelligenceImagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child’s emotional state, a commercial that can recognize and change based on a customer’s facial expression, or a company that can actually create feelings as though a person were experiencing them naturally. Heart of the Machine
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Bill Gates

The Path to the Future

by Jonathan Gatlin ...

He is Thomas Edison and Henry Ford rolled into one -- except that William Henry Gates III maybe smarter and more successful than either.He is America's richest man, and on the corporate landscape, he may well be the most feared. In less than a generation, Bill Gates has done nothing less than change the way we live and work.Here is Bill Gate's story, taking you inside the mind of this brilliant ... Read more

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He is Thomas Edison and Henry Ford rolled into one -- except that William Henry Gates III maybe smarter and more successful than either.He is America's richest man, and on the corporate landscape, he may well be the most feared. In less than a generation, Bill Gates has done nothing less than change the way we live and work.Here is Bill Gate's story, taking you inside the mind of this brilliant
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AI Engineering

Building Applications with Foundation Models

by Chip Huyen ...

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build ... Read more

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Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build
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Cracking Complexity

The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything Fast

by David Komlos, David Benjamin ...

For the first time, David Benjamin and David Komlos of Syntegrity share their cutting-edge, highly engaging step-by-step formula for cracking incredibly knotty and important challenges in mere days, while mobilizing those who must execute.**Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith, #1 NY Times bestselling author, Thinkers50 - #1 Executive Coach and the only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the ... Read more

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For the first time, David Benjamin and David Komlos of Syntegrity share their cutting-edge, highly engaging step-by-step formula for cracking incredibly knotty and important challenges in mere days, while mobilizing those who must execute.**Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith, #1 NY Times bestselling author, Thinkers50 - #1 Executive Coach and the only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the
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The Master Algorithm

How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World

by Pedro Domingos ...

**Recommended by Bill GatesA 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, ... Read more

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**Recommended by Bill GatesA 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,
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