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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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Design Science Methodology for Information Systems and Software Engineering

by Roel J. Wieringa ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides guidelines for practicing design science in the fields of information systems and software engineering research. A design process usually iterates over two activities: first designing an artifact that improves something for stakeholders and subsequently empirically investigating the performance of that artifact in its context. This “validation in context” is a key feature of the ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This book provides guidelines for practicing design science in the fields of information systems and software engineering research. A design process usually iterates over two activities: first designing an artifact that improves something for stakeholders and subsequently empirically investigating the performance of that artifact in its context. This “validation in context” is a key feature of the
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The Book of Why

The New Science of Cause and Effect

by Judea Pearl, Dana Mackenzie ...

An argument for how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence.**"Illuminating." —**New York Times**"Extraordinary." —**Science Friday“Correlation is not causation.” This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, once led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, with causal analysis taking center stage in AI and other ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An argument for how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence.**"Illuminating." —**New York Times**"Extraordinary." —**Science Friday“Correlation is not causation.” This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, once led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, with causal analysis taking center stage in AI and other
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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

$29.99 USD

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
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Introduction to Logic

Second Edition

by Michael Genesereth, Eric Kao ...

Series series Synthesis Lectures on Computer Science
This book is a gentle but rigorous introduction to Formal Logic. It is intended primarily for use at the college level. However, it can also be used for advanced secondary school students, and it can be used at the start of graduate school for those who have not yet seen the material. The approach to teaching logic used here emerged from more than 20 years of teaching logic to students at Stanford ... Read more

$23.99 USD

This book is a gentle but rigorous introduction to Formal Logic. It is intended primarily for use at the college level. However, it can also be used for advanced secondary school students, and it can be used at the start of graduate school for those who have not yet seen the material. The approach to teaching logic used here emerged from more than 20 years of teaching logic to students at Stanford
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Digital Accessibility Ethics

Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech

Edited by Lainey Feingold, Reginé Gilbert, Chancey Fleet ...

Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech is a practical guide with an urgent goal: to help end tech exclusion of 1.3 billion people across the world with disabilities.This book introduces the first Digital Accessibility Ethics Framework – an action-oriented, three-part tool designed to influence, change, and disrupt patterns of exclusion with values, actions, and ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech is a practical guide with an urgent goal: to help end tech exclusion of 1.3 billion people across the world with disabilities.This book introduces the first Digital Accessibility Ethics Framework – an action-oriented, three-part tool designed to influence, change, and disrupt patterns of exclusion with values, actions, and
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Number Go Up

Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall

by Zeke Faux ...

The “rollicking” (The Economist), “masterfully written” (The Washington Post) account of the crypto delusion, and how Sam Bankman-Fried and a cast of fellow nerds and hustlers turned useless virtual coins into trillions of dollars—hailed by Ezra Klein in The New York Times as one of the “Books That Explain Where We Are”**FINALIST: the Edgar Award (Fact Crime), the Macavity Award (Nonfiction), the ... Read more

$1.99 USD

The “rollicking” (The Economist), “masterfully written” (The Washington Post) account of the crypto delusion, and how Sam Bankman-Fried and a cast of fellow nerds and hustlers turned useless virtual coins into trillions of dollars—hailed by Ezra Klein in The New York Times as one of the “Books That Explain Where We Are”**FINALIST: the Edgar Award (Fact Crime), the Macavity Award (Nonfiction), the
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The Art of Attack

Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals

by Maxie Reynolds ...

Take on the perspective of an attacker with this insightful new resource for ethical hackers, pentesters, and social engineersIn The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals, experienced physical pentester and social engineer Maxie Reynolds untangles the threads of a useful, sometimes dangerous, mentality. The book shows ethical hackers, social engineers, and pentesters what an ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Take on the perspective of an attacker with this insightful new resource for ethical hackers, pentesters, and social engineersIn The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals, experienced physical pentester and social engineer Maxie Reynolds untangles the threads of a useful, sometimes dangerous, mentality. The book shows ethical hackers, social engineers, and pentesters what an
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Quantum Computing for Everyone

by Chris Bernhardt ...

FOR NON-EXPERTS: Get an accessible introduction to quantum computing as a mathematician explains quantum algorithms, quantum entanglement, and more.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science!Quantum computing incorporates some of the most stunning ideas from 20th-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. Here,Chris Bernhardt offers ... Read more

$15.99 USD

FOR NON-EXPERTS: Get an accessible introduction to quantum computing as a mathematician explains quantum algorithms, quantum entanglement, and more.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science!Quantum computing incorporates some of the most stunning ideas from 20th-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. Here,Chris Bernhardt offers
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The Logic of Information

A Theory of Philosophy as Conceptual Design

by Luciano Floridi ...

Luciano Floridi presents an innovative approach to philosophy, conceived as conceptual design. He explores how we make, transform, refine, and improve the objects of our knowledge. His starting point is that reality provides the data, to be understood as constraining affordances, and we transform them into information, like semantic engines. Such transformation or repurposing is not equivalent to ... Read more

$18.09 USD

Luciano Floridi presents an innovative approach to philosophy, conceived as conceptual design. He explores how we make, transform, refine, and improve the objects of our knowledge. His starting point is that reality provides the data, to be understood as constraining affordances, and we transform them into information, like semantic engines. Such transformation or repurposing is not equivalent to
... Read more
How to Make Things Faster

Lessons in Performance from Technology and Everyday Life

by Cary Millsap ...

Slow systems are frustrating. They waste time and money. But making consistently great decisions about performance can be easy, if you understand what's going on. This book explains in a clear and thoughtful voice why systems perform the way they do. It's for anybody who's curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and about what you can do to improve them.Through a mix ... Read more

$34.59 USD

Slow systems are frustrating. They waste time and money. But making consistently great decisions about performance can be easy, if you understand what's going on. This book explains in a clear and thoughtful voice why systems perform the way they do. It's for anybody who's curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and about what you can do to improve them.Through a mix
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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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Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding

by Tanya Janca ...

Unlock the power of secure coding with this straightforward and approachable guide!Discover a game-changing resource that caters to developers of all levels with Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding. With a refreshing approach, the book offers analogies, stories of the characters Alice and Bob, real-life examples, technical explanations and diagrams to break down intricate security concepts into ... Read more

$30.00 USD

Unlock the power of secure coding with this straightforward and approachable guide!Discover a game-changing resource that caters to developers of all levels with Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding. With a refreshing approach, the book offers analogies, stories of the characters Alice and Bob, real-life examples, technical explanations and diagrams to break down intricate security concepts into
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Learn complete HTML and CSS in 7 days | "HTML & CSS Masterclass: Unleash Your Web Design Skills"

by Prajwal ...

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of web design? Look no further than "HTML & CSS Masterclass: Unleash Your Web Design Skills." This comprehensive eBook is your ticket to mastering the art of building stunning websites with HTML and CSS.Designed to cater to beginners and aspiring web designers, this book takes you on a step-by-step journey, providing all the knowledge and tools you ... Read more

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Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of web design? Look no further than "HTML & CSS Masterclass: Unleash Your Web Design Skills." This comprehensive eBook is your ticket to mastering the art of building stunning websites with HTML and CSS.Designed to cater to beginners and aspiring web designers, this book takes you on a step-by-step journey, providing all the knowledge and tools you
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SECURING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER: AN INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY FOR BEGINNERS

by Kousho Tairakawa ...

"Securing the Digital Frontier: An Introduction to Cybersecurity for Beginners" is your essential guide to understanding the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Written for the everyday person, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of cybersecurity, introducing the reader to the key concepts, tools, and best practices.This book is an essential guide to understanding the ever ... Read more

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"Securing the Digital Frontier: An Introduction to Cybersecurity for Beginners" is your essential guide to understanding the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Written for the everyday person, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of cybersecurity, introducing the reader to the key concepts, tools, and best practices.This book is an essential guide to understanding the ever
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Teaching Online

A Practical Guide

by Susan Ko ...

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs ... Read more

$63.99 USD

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs
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Combinatorics

An Introduction

by Theodore G. Faticoni ...

Bridges combinatorics and probability and uniquely includes detailed formulas and proofs to promote mathematical thinkingCombinatorics: An Introduction introduces readers to counting combinatorics, offers examples that feature unique approaches and ideas, and presents case-by-case methods for solving problems.Detailing how combinatorial problems arise in many areas of pure mathematics, most ... Read more

$87.00 USD

Bridges combinatorics and probability and uniquely includes detailed formulas and proofs to promote mathematical thinkingCombinatorics: An Introduction introduces readers to counting combinatorics, offers examples that feature unique approaches and ideas, and presents case-by-case methods for solving problems.Detailing how combinatorial problems arise in many areas of pure mathematics, most
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Artificial Intelligence and Its Societal Impact

by Ahsan Ali Soomr ...

Artificial Intelligence and Its Societal ImpactArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace, reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. This book explores the profound impact of AI on society, examining both its potential benefits and challenges.From automation and job displacement to ethical concerns and biases, AI presents a double-edged sword. It ... Read more

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Artificial Intelligence and Its Societal ImpactArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace, reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. This book explores the profound impact of AI on society, examining both its potential benefits and challenges.From automation and job displacement to ethical concerns and biases, AI presents a double-edged sword. It
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Unmatched

50 Years of Supercomputing

by David Barkai ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science
Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing ... Read more

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Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing
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Applied Quantitative Finance

Using Python for Financial Analysis

by Mauricio Garita ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
This book provides both conceptual knowledge of quantitative finance and a hands-on approach to using Python. It begins with a description of concepts prior to the application of Python with the purpose of understanding how to compute and interpret results. This book offers practical applications in the field of finance concerning Python, a language that is more and more relevant in the financial ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book provides both conceptual knowledge of quantitative finance and a hands-on approach to using Python. It begins with a description of concepts prior to the application of Python with the purpose of understanding how to compute and interpret results. This book offers practical applications in the field of finance concerning Python, a language that is more and more relevant in the financial
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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

$9.99 USD

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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Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics

by Robert Bridson ...

A practical introduction, the second edition of Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics shows you how to animate fully three-dimensional incompressible flow. It covers all the aspects of fluid simulation, from the mathematics and algorithms to implementation, while making revisions and updates to reflect changes in the field since the first edition.Highlights of the Second EditionNew chapters on ... Read more

$120.99 USD

A practical introduction, the second edition of Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics shows you how to animate fully three-dimensional incompressible flow. It covers all the aspects of fluid simulation, from the mathematics and algorithms to implementation, while making revisions and updates to reflect changes in the field since the first edition.Highlights of the Second EditionNew chapters on
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Turing's Mistake

Escaping the Yoke of Unintelligent Machines

by Peter J. Denning ...

AI is sweeping away familiar cultures and we have no idea where it is taking us. The older generation tends to stick up for humanity and the younger generation for post-humanity. It is a serious tension. Everywhere there is a mood of unsettlement at not knowing where the unstoppable momentum of AI will go and whether we will like the outcome. For the first time in the history of humanity, we do ... Read more

$31.99 USD

AI is sweeping away familiar cultures and we have no idea where it is taking us. The older generation tends to stick up for humanity and the younger generation for post-humanity. It is a serious tension. Everywhere there is a mood of unsettlement at not knowing where the unstoppable momentum of AI will go and whether we will like the outcome. For the first time in the history of humanity, we do
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Statistics Essentials for Beginners in Data Science

by Jay Mishra ...

***** BUY NOW (will soon return to 13.95 $) *****Are you thinking of learning Statistics fundamentals for Data Science?If you are looking for a beginner book to master Statistics Learning fundamentals for Data Science, this book is for you.Who Should Read this Book?Aspiring data scientists who are looking forward to begin their journey in the vast field of data science. People who are seeking to ... Read more

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***** BUY NOW (will soon return to 13.95 $) *****Are you thinking of learning Statistics fundamentals for Data Science?If you are looking for a beginner book to master Statistics Learning fundamentals for Data Science, this book is for you.Who Should Read this Book?Aspiring data scientists who are looking forward to begin their journey in the vast field of data science. People who are seeking to
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