Advanced Computing in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

Co-Existence

The Next Phase of AI

by Ethan Mollick ...

How do we live alongside machines that are sometimes smarter than us?We are entering a new era. AI systems can already outperform humans in some domains while failing spectacularly in others. They can act as tutors, collaborators, researchers, strategists, and creators...yet they can also produce falsehoods, generate convincing nonsense, and fail unpredictably. The challenge is no longer simply ... Read more

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How do we live alongside machines that are sometimes smarter than us?We are entering a new era. AI systems can already outperform humans in some domains while failing spectacularly in others. They can act as tutors, collaborators, researchers, strategists, and creators...yet they can also produce falsehoods, generate convincing nonsense, and fail unpredictably. The challenge is no longer simply
... Read more
Designing Data-Intensive Applications

The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems

by Martin Kleppmann, Chris Riccomini ...

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What ... Read more

$43.99 USD

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What
... Read more
The Case Against Reality

Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes

by Donald Hoffman ...

Can we trust our senses to tell us the truth?Challenging leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. From examining why fashion designers create clothes that give the illusion of a more “attractive” body shape to studying how ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Can we trust our senses to tell us the truth?Challenging leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. From examining why fashion designers create clothes that give the illusion of a more “attractive” body shape to studying how
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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 3rd Edition

by Al Sweigart ...

The bestselling introduction to Python programming, revised to include the latest Python features, improved explanations, and new chapters about databases and sound files.If you’ve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do this work for you?In this fully revised third edition ... Read more

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The bestselling introduction to Python programming, revised to include the latest Python features, improved explanations, and new chapters about databases and sound files.If you’ve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do this work for you?In this fully revised third edition
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Co-Intelligence

Living and Working with AI

by Ethan Mollick ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI**Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI**Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could
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Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition

A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

by Eric Matthes ...

Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date!Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.You’ll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as ... Read more

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Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date!Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.You’ll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as
... Read more
How Not To Use AI

by Abi Awomosu ...

"Turned my brain ON and my anxiety OFF."— Brand & Creative Consultant"Women, you're going to absolutely bloody love this. Men, you're going to find this uncomfortable — in a good way."— Cindy Gallop, Founder & CEO, MakeLoveNotPorn"How Not to Use AI is radicalizing, and in a very good way."— Founder & CEO, Healthcare IndustryTHE BOOK SILICON VALLEY HOPED YOU WOULD NEVER READ.Everyone is telling you ... Read more

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"Turned my brain ON and my anxiety OFF."— Brand & Creative Consultant"Women, you're going to absolutely bloody love this. Men, you're going to find this uncomfortable — in a good way."— Cindy Gallop, Founder & CEO, MakeLoveNotPorn"How Not to Use AI is radicalizing, and in a very good way."— Founder & CEO, Healthcare IndustryTHE BOOK SILICON VALLEY HOPED YOU WOULD NEVER READ.Everyone is telling you
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The Art of Statistics

How to Learn from Data

by David Spiegelhalter ...

In this "important and comprehensive" (New Yorker) guide to statistical thinking, discover how you can use data and mathematics to gain a better understanding of life’s biggest problems.The age of big data has made statistical literacy more important than ever. In The Art of Statistics, David Spiegelhalter shows how to apply statistical reasoning to real-world problems. Whether we're analyzing ... Read more

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In this "important and comprehensive" (New Yorker) guide to statistical thinking, discover how you can use data and mathematics to gain a better understanding of life’s biggest problems.The age of big data has made statistical literacy more important than ever. In The Art of Statistics, David Spiegelhalter shows how to apply statistical reasoning to real-world problems. Whether we're analyzing
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Python Machine Learning By Example

Unlock machine learning best practices with real-world use cases

by Yuxi (Hayden) Liu ...

Author Yuxi (Hayden) Liu teaches machine learning from the fundamentals to building NLP transformers and multimodal models with best practice tips and real-world examples using PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and pandas. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesDiscover new and updated content on NLP transformers, PyTorch, and computer vision ... Read more

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Author Yuxi (Hayden) Liu teaches machine learning from the fundamentals to building NLP transformers and multimodal models with best practice tips and real-world examples using PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and pandas. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesDiscover new and updated content on NLP transformers, PyTorch, and computer vision
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The Proof in the Code

How a Truth Machine Is Transforming Math and AI

by Kevin Hartnett ...

The inside story of Lean, a computer program that answers the age-old question: How do you know if something is true?It began as an obscure bug-checking program at Microsoft Research developed by a lone computer engineer named Leo de Moura. Then an unlikely crew of mathematical misfits caught wind of it and began to adopt it with messianic zeal. Their goal was to create a truth machine that could ... Read more

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The inside story of Lean, a computer program that answers the age-old question: How do you know if something is true?It began as an obscure bug-checking program at Microsoft Research developed by a lone computer engineer named Leo de Moura. Then an unlikely crew of mathematical misfits caught wind of it and began to adopt it with messianic zeal. Their goal was to create a truth machine that could
... Read more
AI for Good

How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter

by Josh Tyrangiel ...

In contrast to the wave of noisy polemics around AI, AI For Good explores how, in practice, it can actually improve our lives and tells the stories of everyday citizens at the forefront of this new “AI entrepreneurship.”AI is often framed as a force of radical transformation, either catapulting us into a utopian future or dragging us toward existential ruin. But this book tells a different story. ... Read more

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In contrast to the wave of noisy polemics around AI, AI For Good explores how, in practice, it can actually improve our lives and tells the stories of everyday citizens at the forefront of this new “AI entrepreneurship.”AI is often framed as a force of radical transformation, either catapulting us into a utopian future or dragging us toward existential ruin. But this book tells a different story.
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Brave New Words

How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)

by Salman Khan ...

**“This book is required reading for everyone who cares about education.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking“Read this book. It’s the most fascinating and important account of how AI will transform the way we learn.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom the founder of Khan Academy, the first ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**“This book is required reading for everyone who cares about education.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking“Read this book. It’s the most fascinating and important account of how AI will transform the way we learn.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom the founder of Khan Academy, the first
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AI Networking Cookbook

Practical recipes for AI-assisted network automation and development

by Eric Chou ...

Transform your network operations with AI-powered automation, and learn code generation, prompt engineering, and practical recipes for building custom network tools using AI assistants and PythonKey FeaturesLeverage AI assistants like OpenAI and Claude to build network automation solutionsUse prompt engineering and AI tools to automate network setup, monitoring, and threat detectionBuild AI ... Read more

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Transform your network operations with AI-powered automation, and learn code generation, prompt engineering, and practical recipes for building custom network tools using AI assistants and PythonKey FeaturesLeverage AI assistants like OpenAI and Claude to build network automation solutionsUse prompt engineering and AI tools to automate network setup, monitoring, and threat detectionBuild AI
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Modern Pascal Fundamentals: Master Syntax, Control Flow, and Core Concepts to Build Your First Application

Practical Systems Programming with Pascal, #1

by Corin Hale ...

Series Book 1 - Practical Systems Programming with Pascal
Are you ready to build a rock-solid foundation in computer science and software development?Modern Pascal Fundamentals is a comprehensive guide to mastering one of the most reliable and elegantly structured programming languages ever created. Whether you are a complete beginner writing your first line of code or an intermediate developer looking to refine your understanding of core concepts, this ... Read more

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Are you ready to build a rock-solid foundation in computer science and software development?Modern Pascal Fundamentals is a comprehensive guide to mastering one of the most reliable and elegantly structured programming languages ever created. Whether you are a complete beginner writing your first line of code or an intermediate developer looking to refine your understanding of core concepts, this
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AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) Certification Guide

A pragmatic guide to acing the AWS ANS-C01 exam

by Tim McConnaughy, Steve McNutt, Christopher Miles ...

Become proficient in networking in AWS and prepare to confidently pass the certification exam by using exam-specific study materials Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including practice tests, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDFKey FeaturesGet a thorough understanding of the latest AWS ANS-C01 exam objectivesExplore AWS networking options, services, ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Become proficient in networking in AWS and prepare to confidently pass the certification exam by using exam-specific study materials Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including practice tests, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDFKey FeaturesGet a thorough understanding of the latest AWS ANS-C01 exam objectivesExplore AWS networking options, services,
... Read more
The AI Con

How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want

by Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna ...

A smart, incisive work of technology criticism that examines the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks of systems sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors.Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think ... Read more

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A smart, incisive work of technology criticism that examines the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks of systems sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors.Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think
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The Simulation Hypothesis

An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are In a Video Game

by Rizwan Virk ...

Written by well-known Silicon Valley entrepreneur and MIT-educated computer scientist Rizwan Virk, The Simulation Hypothesis brings together disparate fields to explore one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time: The Simulation Hypothesis. Whether you are a computer scientist, a fan of science fiction like the Matrix movies, a video game enthusiast, or a spiritual seeker, The ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Written by well-known Silicon Valley entrepreneur and MIT-educated computer scientist Rizwan Virk, The Simulation Hypothesis brings together disparate fields to explore one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time: The Simulation Hypothesis. Whether you are a computer scientist, a fan of science fiction like the Matrix movies, a video game enthusiast, or a spiritual seeker, The
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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

$48.99 USD

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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The Kubernetes Book

by Nigel Poulton ...

Series series 2023 Edition
2024 edition. Fully updated for Kubernetes v1.29. Brand new chapter covering WebAssembly on Kubernetes.The Kubernetes Book, by Nigel Poulton, renowned author and video trainer, is up to date with the latest trends in Kubernetes and the rapidly evolving cloud-native ecosystem.Containers transformed how we package and deploy applications, but they came with inherent challenges. Kubernetes is a ... Read more

$15.99 USD

2024 edition. Fully updated for Kubernetes v1.29. Brand new chapter covering WebAssembly on Kubernetes.The Kubernetes Book, by Nigel Poulton, renowned author and video trainer, is up to date with the latest trends in Kubernetes and the rapidly evolving cloud-native ecosystem.Containers transformed how we package and deploy applications, but they came with inherent challenges. Kubernetes is a
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We Are Not Machines

The Fight for the Future of Work

by Sarah O’Connor ...

**“Original and enlightening....the kind of writing that AI will never replace.”—The TimesFrom award-winning Financial Times journalist Sarah O’Connor, a deeply reported investigation into how AI and robotics are transforming the way we work.**Automation, we were told, was meant to do away with dull and dangerous tasks, freeing us to pursue more fulfilling work. But AI now threatens to turn even ... Read more

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**“Original and enlightening....the kind of writing that AI will never replace.”—The TimesFrom award-winning Financial Times journalist Sarah O’Connor, a deeply reported investigation into how AI and robotics are transforming the way we work.**Automation, we were told, was meant to do away with dull and dangerous tasks, freeing us to pursue more fulfilling work. But AI now threatens to turn even
... Read more
The Thinking Machine

Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip

by Stephen Witt ...

**Winner of the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year AwardNamed a Best Book of 2025 by The Economist“Framed as a biography of Jensen Huang, the only CEO Nvidia has ever had, the book is also something more interesting and revealing: a window onto the intellectual, cultural, and economic ecosystem that has led to the emergence of superpowerful AI.” —James Surowiecki, The Atlantic“A lively ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**Winner of the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year AwardNamed a Best Book of 2025 by The Economist“Framed as a biography of Jensen Huang, the only CEO Nvidia has ever had, the book is also something more interesting and revealing: a window onto the intellectual, cultural, and economic ecosystem that has led to the emergence of superpowerful AI.” —James Surowiecki, The Atlantic“A lively
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What's This Thing Called A Quantum Computer?

by Michael McNaught ...

"What is this Thing Called a Quantum Computer?" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of quantum computing. This book delves into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, the architecture and functionality of quantum computers, and the groundbreaking algorithms that set them apart from classical computers. It explores the current state of the field, highlighting key players ... Read more

$2.99 USD

"What is this Thing Called a Quantum Computer?" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of quantum computing. This book delves into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, the architecture and functionality of quantum computers, and the groundbreaking algorithms that set them apart from classical computers. It explores the current state of the field, highlighting key players
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Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide

Data Lakehouse Functionality, Performance, and Scalability on the Data Lake

by Tomer Shiran, Jason Hughes, Alex Merced ...

Traditional data architecture patterns are severely limited. To use these patterns, you have to ETL data into each tool—a cost-prohibitive process for making warehouse features available to all of your data. The lack of flexibility with these patterns requires you to lock into a set of priority tools and formats, which creates data silos and data drift. This practical book shows you a better way ... Read more

$43.19 USD

Traditional data architecture patterns are severely limited. To use these patterns, you have to ETL data into each tool—a cost-prohibitive process for making warehouse features available to all of your data. The lack of flexibility with these patterns requires you to lock into a set of priority tools and formats, which creates data silos and data drift. This practical book shows you a better way
... Read more
AI and the Church

A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous

by Jason Moore ...

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, communities, and personal lives, the church stands at a critical crossroads. How should we respond to this transformative technology? What role can AI play in ministry, and what are the ethical boundaries we must respect? AI and the Church by Jason Moore tackles these questions head-on, offering church leaders a thoughtful, practical, and ... Read more

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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, communities, and personal lives, the church stands at a critical crossroads. How should we respond to this transformative technology? What role can AI play in ministry, and what are the ethical boundaries we must respect? AI and the Church by Jason Moore tackles these questions head-on, offering church leaders a thoughtful, practical, and
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