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Programmers at Work

Interviews with 19 programming visionaries who ignited the PC software revolution

by Susan Lammers ...

"Programmers at Work… does for budding software writers what the Paris Review interviews did for would-be fiction writers. It provides comfort, inspiration, and a sense of community with those who have already succeeded in the field…it is not to be missed.” - Erik Sandberg-Diment, The New York TimesThey had 64 kilobytes. They built the world.At the outset of personal computing, the engineers who ... Read more

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"Programmers at Work… does for budding software writers what the Paris Review interviews did for would-be fiction writers. It provides comfort, inspiration, and a sense of community with those who have already succeeded in the field…it is not to be missed.” - Erik Sandberg-Diment, The New York TimesThey had 64 kilobytes. They built the world.At the outset of personal computing, the engineers who
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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late

by Cory Doctorow ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c... ... Read more

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c...
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Addiction by Design

Machine Gambling in Las Vegas

by Natasha Dow Schüll ...

An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as ... Read more

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An anthropologist traces the intimate connections between gambling addiction and casino industry design tacticsRecent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as
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Ghost in the Wires

My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

by Kevin Mitnick ...

In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale).Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the ... Read more

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In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale).Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the
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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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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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American Kingpin

The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

by Nick Bilton ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom—and almost got away with itIn 2011, a twenty-six-year-old libertarian programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market: the Silk Road, a clandestine Web site hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anything—drugs, hacking software, forged ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom—and almost got away with itIn 2011, a twenty-six-year-old libertarian programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market: the Silk Road, a clandestine Web site hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anything—drugs, hacking software, forged
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Tracers in the Dark

The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency

by Andy Greenberg ...

From the award-winning author of Sandworm comes the propulsive story of a new breed of investigators who have cracked the Bitcoin blockchain, exposing once-anonymous realms of money, drugs, and violence. “I love the book… It reads like a thriller… These stories are amazing.” (Michael Lewis)Over the last decade, a single innovation has massively fueled digital black markets: cryptocurrency. Crime ... Read more

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From the award-winning author of Sandworm comes the propulsive story of a new breed of investigators who have cracked the Bitcoin blockchain, exposing once-anonymous realms of money, drugs, and violence. “I love the book… It reads like a thriller… These stories are amazing.” (Michael Lewis)Over the last decade, a single innovation has massively fueled digital black markets: cryptocurrency. Crime
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Minecraft: Guide to Combat

by Mojang AB, The Official Minecraft Team ...

Series series Minecraft
Learn how to survive and thrive in Minecraft with this brand-new guide! With insider info and tips from the experts at game-creator Mojang on how to defeat mobs and defend your base, this is a must-have, fully illustrated guide to combat.Don your armor, pick up your sword and charge headfirst into Minecraft: Guide to Combat—the only book you need to take your game to the next level.Read how to ... Read more

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Learn how to survive and thrive in Minecraft with this brand-new guide! With insider info and tips from the experts at game-creator Mojang on how to defeat mobs and defend your base, this is a must-have, fully illustrated guide to combat.Don your armor, pick up your sword and charge headfirst into Minecraft: Guide to Combat—the only book you need to take your game to the next level.Read how to
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

by Shoshana Zuboff ...

**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human ... Read more

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**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human
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Practical SDR

Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio

by David Clark, Paul Clark ...

Discover the exciting world of software-defined radio (SDR) through this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction.Whether you’re a hobbyist interested in exploring the airwaves, a student learning about wireless communications, or an engineer looking to prototype RF designs, Practical SDR will help you master the fundamentals of software-defined radio.You’ll build virtual radio receivers on your ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Discover the exciting world of software-defined radio (SDR) through this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction.Whether you’re a hobbyist interested in exploring the airwaves, a student learning about wireless communications, or an engineer looking to prototype RF designs, Practical SDR will help you master the fundamentals of software-defined radio.You’ll build virtual radio receivers on your
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Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (8th Edition)

2026

by CADArtifex, John Willis, Sandeep Dogra ...

Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (8th Edition): 2026 is designed for both instructor-led training and self-paced learning, this textbook is an essential resource for engineers, designers, and students aiming to master 3D mechanical design.This comprehensive guide spans 14 chapters and 768 pages, covering key Autodesk Fusion workspaces, including DESIGN, ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (8th Edition): 2026 is designed for both instructor-led training and self-paced learning, this textbook is an essential resource for engineers, designers, and students aiming to master 3D mechanical design.This comprehensive guide spans 14 chapters and 768 pages, covering key Autodesk Fusion workspaces, including DESIGN,
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Decryption Gambit

The Mineral of Silence

by Doug Collins ...

One breakthrough. Total transparency. No place to hide.The "Quantum Apocalypse" is no longer a theoretical threat.When a country successfully deploys the world's first functional quantum processor, the foundation of global security-encryption-is instantly rendered obsolete. Every bank account, every state secret, and every private communication is laid bare.In Decryption Gambit, the arrival of ... Read more

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One breakthrough. Total transparency. No place to hide.The "Quantum Apocalypse" is no longer a theoretical threat.When a country successfully deploys the world's first functional quantum processor, the foundation of global security-encryption-is instantly rendered obsolete. Every bank account, every state secret, and every private communication is laid bare.In Decryption Gambit, the arrival of
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The TCP/IP Guide

A Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference

by Charles M. Kozierok ...

From Charles M. Kozierok, the creator of the highly regarded www.pcguide.com, comes The TCP/IP Guide. This completely up-to-date, encyclopedic reference on the TCP/IP protocol suite will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional alike. Kozierok details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function and the most important classic TCP/IP applications, integrating IPv6 coverage ... Read more

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From Charles M. Kozierok, the creator of the highly regarded www.pcguide.com, comes The TCP/IP Guide. This completely up-to-date, encyclopedic reference on the TCP/IP protocol suite will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional alike. Kozierok details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function and the most important classic TCP/IP applications, integrating IPv6 coverage
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HTML & CSS Essentials For Dummies

by Paul McFedries ...

The easy way to brush up on your HTML & CSS programming skillsHTML & CSS Essentials For Dummies is your quick and handy reference to all the core concepts of HTML & CSS—the must-know markup and style languages that make the internet go. This no-nonsense book gets right to the point, eliminating review material, wordy explanations, and fluff. Understand all the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, quickly ... Read more

$10.00 USD

The easy way to brush up on your HTML & CSS programming skillsHTML & CSS Essentials For Dummies is your quick and handy reference to all the core concepts of HTML & CSS—the must-know markup and style languages that make the internet go. This no-nonsense book gets right to the point, eliminating review material, wordy explanations, and fluff. Understand all the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, quickly
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High Performance Browser Networking

What every web developer should know about networking and web performance

by Ilya Grigorik ...

How prepared are you to build fast and efficient web applications? This eloquent book provides what every web developer should know about the network, from fundamental limitations that affect performance to major innovations for building even more powerful browser applications—including HTTP 2.0 and XHR improvements, Server-Sent Events (SSE), WebSocket, and WebRTC.Author Ilya Grigorik, a web ... Read more

$30.99 USD

How prepared are you to build fast and efficient web applications? This eloquent book provides what every web developer should know about the network, from fundamental limitations that affect performance to major innovations for building even more powerful browser applications—including HTTP 2.0 and XHR improvements, Server-Sent Events (SSE), WebSocket, and WebRTC.Author Ilya Grigorik, a web
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Database Internals

A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work

by Alex Petrov ...

When it comes to choosing, using, and maintaining a database, understanding its internals is essential. But with so many distributed databases and tools available today, it’s often difficult to understand what each one offers and how they differ. With this practical guide, Alex Petrov guides developers through the concepts behind modern database and storage engine internals.Throughout the book, ... Read more

$41.99 USD

When it comes to choosing, using, and maintaining a database, understanding its internals is essential. But with so many distributed databases and tools available today, it’s often difficult to understand what each one offers and how they differ. With this practical guide, Alex Petrov guides developers through the concepts behind modern database and storage engine internals.Throughout the book,
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How Deeply Human Is Language?

Chomsky, the Brain, and the AI Fantasy

by Yosef Grodzinsky ...

A leading neurolinguist explains linguistic theory and large language models—the top contenders for understanding human language—and evaluates them in the context of the brain.Contemporary linguistics, founded and inspired by Noam Chomsky, seeks to understand the hallmark of our humanity—language. Linguists develop powerful tools to discover how knowledge of language is acquired and how the brain ... Read more

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A leading neurolinguist explains linguistic theory and large language models—the top contenders for understanding human language—and evaluates them in the context of the brain.Contemporary linguistics, founded and inspired by Noam Chomsky, seeks to understand the hallmark of our humanity—language. Linguists develop powerful tools to discover how knowledge of language is acquired and how the brain
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The Leader's Brain, Updated and Expanded

Unlock Peak Performance in Work and Life with Neuroscience

by Michael Platt ...

In this updated and expanded edition of his groundbreaking book, Wharton Neuroscience Initiative director Michael Platt reveals how the latest advances in neuroscience—including new insights from artificial intelligence—are transforming our understanding of effective leadership.Drawing on more than two decades of research at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and business, Platt reveals ... Read more

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In this updated and expanded edition of his groundbreaking book, Wharton Neuroscience Initiative director Michael Platt reveals how the latest advances in neuroscience—including new insights from artificial intelligence—are transforming our understanding of effective leadership.Drawing on more than two decades of research at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and business, Platt reveals
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2084 and the AI Revolution, Updated and Expanded Edition

How Artificial Intelligence Informs Our Future

by John C. Lennox ...

Will technology change what it means to be human?You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily impact on our lives, and many of us see good reasons to dread the future. Are we doomed to the surveillance society imagined ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Will technology change what it means to be human?You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily impact on our lives, and many of us see good reasons to dread the future. Are we doomed to the surveillance society imagined
... Read more
Godot from Zero to Proficiency (Foundations)

Godot from Zero to Proficiency, #1

by Patrick Felicia ...

Series Book 1 - Godot from Zero to Proficiency
Get started with Godot and game programming fast without the headachesGodot is a great software to create video games; however, it includes so many options and features that getting started can feel overwhelming.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn how to use Godot the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn Godot fast without wasting so much time. ... Read more

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Get started with Godot and game programming fast without the headachesGodot is a great software to create video games; however, it includes so many options and features that getting started can feel overwhelming.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn how to use Godot the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn Godot fast without wasting so much time.
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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

$27.99 USD

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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Enshittification

Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It

by Cory Doctorow ...

Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for NonfictionEnshittification: It’s not just you—the internet sucks now. It’s been enshittified. That was no accident, and it’s not gonna fix itself. Here’s how we’ll disenshittify it so we can have a new, good internet.We are all living through the Enshittocene—the Great Enshittening—a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are being turned ... Read more

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Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for NonfictionEnshittification: It’s not just you—the internet sucks now. It’s been enshittified. That was no accident, and it’s not gonna fix itself. Here’s how we’ll disenshittify it so we can have a new, good internet.We are all living through the Enshittocene—the Great Enshittening—a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are being turned
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CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition

by AVIXA Inc., NA, Andy Ciddor ...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study SystemPublished with AVIXA™, CTS Certified Technical Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of ... Read more

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study SystemPublished with AVIXA™, CTS Certified Technical Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of
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