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Code First Machine Learning

An Experiment-First Guide for Programmers

by Ronald T. Kneusel ...

A practical, experiment-driven introduction to deep learning that shows programmers how modern neural networks actually work by running, inspecting, and reasoning about real models, from foundational concepts through large language models.Code First Machine Learning is for programmers who want to understand deep learning, not just use it.Rather than starting with heavy math or abstract theory, ... Read more

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A practical, experiment-driven introduction to deep learning that shows programmers how modern neural networks actually work by running, inspecting, and reasoning about real models, from foundational concepts through large language models.Code First Machine Learning is for programmers who want to understand deep learning, not just use it.Rather than starting with heavy math or abstract theory,
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Effective Modern C++

42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14

by Scott Meyers ...

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes ... Read more

$36.79 USD

Coming to grips with C++11 and C++14 is more than a matter of familiarizing yourself with the features they introduce (e.g., auto type declarations, move semantics, lambda expressions, and concurrency support). The challenge is learning to use those features effectively—so that your software is correct, efficient, maintainable, and portable. That’s where this practical book comes in. It describes
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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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Agentic GraphRAG

Integrating Knowledge Graphs, Reasoning, and Agency for Enterprise AI

by Anthony Alcaraz, Sam Julien ...

What if your AI systems could retrieve information, reason over complex knowledge, plan actions, and continuously learn—with enterprise-grade security and compliance? Agentic GraphRAG guides technical leaders, engineers, and architects through the next evolution of GenAI. Combining retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with graph-based reasoning and agentic capabilities, this guide is a blueprint ... Read more

$48.99 USD

What if your AI systems could retrieve information, reason over complex knowledge, plan actions, and continuously learn—with enterprise-grade security and compliance? Agentic GraphRAG guides technical leaders, engineers, and architects through the next evolution of GenAI. Combining retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with graph-based reasoning and agentic capabilities, this guide is a blueprint
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The Human Use of Human Beings

Cybernetics and Society

by Norbert Wiener ...

For the 75th anniversary, a new edition of The Human Use of Human Beings—the landmark book that delves into the relationship between humans and computers, and presciently anticipates many contemporary dilemmas surrounding AI technology. With a new introduction by Brian Christian, author of the bestselling Algorithms to Live By and The Alignment Problem.In 1950, mathematician-philosopher Norbert ... Read more

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For the 75th anniversary, a new edition of The Human Use of Human Beings—the landmark book that delves into the relationship between humans and computers, and presciently anticipates many contemporary dilemmas surrounding AI technology. With a new introduction by Brian Christian, author of the bestselling Algorithms to Live By and The Alignment Problem.In 1950, mathematician-philosopher Norbert
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How AI Works

From Sorcery to Science

by Ronald T. Kneusel ...

AI isn’t magic. How AI Works demystifies the explosion of artificial intelligence by explaining—without a single mathematical equation—what happened, when it happened, why it happened, how it happened, and what AI is actually doing "under the hood."Artificial intelligence is everywhere—from self-driving cars, to image generation from text, to the unexpected power of language systems like ChatGPT ... Read more

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AI isn’t magic. How AI Works demystifies the explosion of artificial intelligence by explaining—without a single mathematical equation—what happened, when it happened, why it happened, how it happened, and what AI is actually doing "under the hood."Artificial intelligence is everywhere—from self-driving cars, to image generation from text, to the unexpected power of language systems like ChatGPT
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Foundations of Computer Vision

by Antonio Torralba, Phillip Isola, William T. Freeman ...

Series series Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning series
An accessible, authoritative, and up-to-date computer vision textbook offering a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of the field that incorporates the latest deep learning advances.Machine learning has revolutionized computer vision, but the methods of today have deep roots in the history of the field. Providing a much-needed modern treatment, this accessible and up-to-date textbook ... Read more

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An accessible, authoritative, and up-to-date computer vision textbook offering a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of the field that incorporates the latest deep learning advances.Machine learning has revolutionized computer vision, but the methods of today have deep roots in the history of the field. Providing a much-needed modern treatment, this accessible and up-to-date textbook
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The Last Emperor: Constantine XI Paleologus

by Chemdomil Mijatovich ...

Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos, Latinized as Palaeologus was the last reigningRoman and Byzantine Emperor, ruling as a member of the Palaiologos dynasty from 1449 to his death in battle at the fall of Constantinople in 1453. This is the story of the Last Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, and the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. ... Read more

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Constantine XI Dragases Palaiologos, Latinized as Palaeologus was the last reigningRoman and Byzantine Emperor, ruling as a member of the Palaiologos dynasty from 1449 to his death in battle at the fall of Constantinople in 1453. This is the story of the Last Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, and the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks.
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Computer Architecture

A Quantitative Approach

by John L. Hennessy, David A. Patterson ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design
Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, Sixth Edition has been considered essential reading by instructors, students and practitioners of computer design for over 20 years. The sixth edition of this classic textbook from Hennessy and Patterson, winners of the 2017 ACM A.M. Turing Award recognizing contributions of lasting and major technical importance to the computing field, is fully ... Read more

$78.29 USD

Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, Sixth Edition has been considered essential reading by instructors, students and practitioners of computer design for over 20 years. The sixth edition of this classic textbook from Hennessy and Patterson, winners of the 2017 ACM A.M. Turing Award recognizing contributions of lasting and major technical importance to the computing field, is fully
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Machine Learning with SAS Viya

by SAS Institute Inc. ...

Master machine learning with SAS Viya!Machine learning can feel intimidating for new practitioners. Machine Learning with SAS Viya provides everything you need to know to get started with machine learning in SAS Viya, including decision trees, neural networks, and support vector machines. The analytics life cycle is covered from data preparation and discovery to deployment. Working with open ... Read more

$22.19 USD

Master machine learning with SAS Viya!Machine learning can feel intimidating for new practitioners. Machine Learning with SAS Viya provides everything you need to know to get started with machine learning in SAS Viya, including decision trees, neural networks, and support vector machines. The analytics life cycle is covered from data preparation and discovery to deployment. Working with open
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Understanding Artificial Intelligence:

Past, Present, and Future

by James Lacroix ...

Embark on an enlightening odyssey through the realm of artificial cognition, a tapestry of technology interwoven into the very fabric of our existence. This illuminating tome invites you into a world where algorithms guide our choices and virtual sentinels keep our conversations. Delve deep into the annals of time to trace the evolution of this digital intellect, from its mythic origins to its ... Read more

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Embark on an enlightening odyssey through the realm of artificial cognition, a tapestry of technology interwoven into the very fabric of our existence. This illuminating tome invites you into a world where algorithms guide our choices and virtual sentinels keep our conversations. Delve deep into the annals of time to trace the evolution of this digital intellect, from its mythic origins to its
... Read more
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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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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Python Deep Learning

Next generation techniques to revolutionize computer vision, AI, speech and data analysis

by Valentino Zocca, Gianmario Spacagna, Daniel Slater, Peter Roelants ...

Take your machine learning skills to the next level by mastering Deep Learning concepts and algorithms using Python.Key Features\[\*\] Explore and create intelligent systems using cutting-edge deep learning techniques\[\*\] Implement deep learning algorithms and work with revolutionary libraries in Python\[\*\] Get real-world examples and easy-to-follow tutorials on Theano, TensorFlow, H2O and ... Read more

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Take your machine learning skills to the next level by mastering Deep Learning concepts and algorithms using Python.Key Features\[\*\] Explore and create intelligent systems using cutting-edge deep learning techniques\[\*\] Implement deep learning algorithms and work with revolutionary libraries in Python\[\*\] Get real-world examples and easy-to-follow tutorials on Theano, TensorFlow, H2O and
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Designing Information Architecture

A practical guide to structuring digital content for findability and easy navigability

by Pabini Gabriel-Petit ...

"A fresh, updated perspective on Information Architecture (IA), blending foundational principles with modern insights to help you design intuitive, structured, and human-centered digital experiences." - Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural. Get your hands on a well-structured, easy-reference handbook filled with IA best practices for organizing digital information spaces Free with your book: DRM ... Read more

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"A fresh, updated perspective on Information Architecture (IA), blending foundational principles with modern insights to help you design intuitive, structured, and human-centered digital experiences." - Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural. Get your hands on a well-structured, easy-reference handbook filled with IA best practices for organizing digital information spaces Free with your book: DRM
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Functional Design and Architecture

Examples in Haskell

by Alexander Granin ...

Design patterns and architectures for building production quality applications using functional programming.Functional Design and Architecture is a pioneering guide to software engineering using Haskell and other functional languages. In it, you’ll discover Functional Declarative Design and other design principles perfect for working in Haskell, PureScript, F#, and Scala.In Functional Design and ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Design patterns and architectures for building production quality applications using functional programming.Functional Design and Architecture is a pioneering guide to software engineering using Haskell and other functional languages. In it, you’ll discover Functional Declarative Design and other design principles perfect for working in Haskell, PureScript, F#, and Scala.In Functional Design and
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How To Build Microservices: Top 10 Hacks To Modeling, Integrating & Deploying Microservices

The Blokehead Success Series

by Scott Green ...

Series series The Blokehead Success Series
This book is an exploration of microservices and how to build it. It begins by explaining what they are, so as to help the reader better understand them. After reading this book you will know how and where microservices are used.The following topics have been discussed in this book:Technology Heterogeneity, Resilience, Sealing, and Deployment – Hacks #1 and #2Managing Complex Systems – Hacks #3 ... Read more

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This book is an exploration of microservices and how to build it. It begins by explaining what they are, so as to help the reader better understand them. After reading this book you will know how and where microservices are used.The following topics have been discussed in this book:Technology Heterogeneity, Resilience, Sealing, and Deployment – Hacks #1 and #2Managing Complex Systems – Hacks #3
... Read more
The IT Support Handbook

A How-To Guide to Providing Effective Help and Support to IT Users

by Mike Halsey ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Become a more effective tech professional by learning how to provide the most useful IT support for your users. You'll learn how to efficiently and effectively deal with any type of problem, including operating systems, software, and hardware. IT support is often complex, time-consuming, and expensive, but it doesn't have to be with the right processes in place.Whether you're an individual, part ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Become a more effective tech professional by learning how to provide the most useful IT support for your users. You'll learn how to efficiently and effectively deal with any type of problem, including operating systems, software, and hardware. IT support is often complex, time-consuming, and expensive, but it doesn't have to be with the right processes in place.Whether you're an individual, part
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Engineering a Compiler

by Keith D. Cooper, Linda Torczon ...

This entirely revised second edition of Engineering a Compiler is full of technical updates and new material covering the latest developments in compiler technology. In this comprehensive text you will learn important techniques for constructing a modern compiler. Leading educators and researchers Keith Cooper and Linda Torczon combine basic principles with pragmatic insights from their experience ... Read more

$63.89 USD

This entirely revised second edition of Engineering a Compiler is full of technical updates and new material covering the latest developments in compiler technology. In this comprehensive text you will learn important techniques for constructing a modern compiler. Leading educators and researchers Keith Cooper and Linda Torczon combine basic principles with pragmatic insights from their experience
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SysML in Action with Cameo Systems Modeler

by Olivier Casse ...

System engineering (SE) using models (MBSE) is currently in vogue in the community of SE practitioners, whether they are analysts, architects, developers or testers. INCOSE has contributed greatly to the definition of a language for the community, henceforth standardized under ISO-19514: SysML. However, this language is not associated by default with any particular MBSE procedure. This is a major ... Read more

$116.99 USD

System engineering (SE) using models (MBSE) is currently in vogue in the community of SE practitioners, whether they are analysts, architects, developers or testers. INCOSE has contributed greatly to the definition of a language for the community, henceforth standardized under ISO-19514: SysML. However, this language is not associated by default with any particular MBSE procedure. This is a major
... Read more
Mobile Deep Learning with TensorFlow Lite, ML Kit and Flutter

Build scalable real-world projects to implement end-to-end neural networks on Android and iOS

by Anubhav Singh, Rimjhim Bhadani ...

Learn how to deploy effective deep learning solutions on cross-platform applications built using TensorFlow Lite, ML Kit, and FlutterKey FeaturesWork through projects covering mobile vision, style transfer, speech processing, and multimedia processingCover interesting deep learning solutions for mobileBuild your confidence in training models, performance tuning, memory optimization, and neural ... Read more

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Learn how to deploy effective deep learning solutions on cross-platform applications built using TensorFlow Lite, ML Kit, and FlutterKey FeaturesWork through projects covering mobile vision, style transfer, speech processing, and multimedia processingCover interesting deep learning solutions for mobileBuild your confidence in training models, performance tuning, memory optimization, and neural
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The Philip K. Dick Collection

by Philip K. Dick ...

Philip K. Dick's work explored philosophical, social, and political themes, with stories dominated by monopolistic corporations, alternative universes, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. His writing also reflected his interest in metaphysics and theology, and often drew upon his life experiences in addressing the nature of reality, identity, drug abuse, schizophrenia, ... Read more

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Philip K. Dick's work explored philosophical, social, and political themes, with stories dominated by monopolistic corporations, alternative universes, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. His writing also reflected his interest in metaphysics and theology, and often drew upon his life experiences in addressing the nature of reality, identity, drug abuse, schizophrenia,
... Read more
Intellectual Property and Open Source

A Practical Guide to Protecting Code

by Van Lindberg ...

"Clear, correct, and deep, this is a welcome addition to discussions of law and computing for anyone -- even lawyers!"-- Lawrence Lessig, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and founder of the Stanford Center for Internet and SocietyIf you work in information technology, intellectual property is central to your job -- but dealing with the complexities of the legal system can be mind-boggling. ... Read more

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"Clear, correct, and deep, this is a welcome addition to discussions of law and computing for anyone -- even lawyers!"-- Lawrence Lessig, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and founder of the Stanford Center for Internet and SocietyIf you work in information technology, intellectual property is central to your job -- but dealing with the complexities of the legal system can be mind-boggling.
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Mastering Nonfiction Writing with ChatGPT - Proven Tips and Techniques for Faster, More Effective Writing

by Maximus Wilson ...

Writers are increasingly using ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing model developed by OpenAI, to help with various aspects of their writing process. ChatGPT uses machine learning to generate human-like responses to text prompts, making it a valuable tool for generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and even providing inspiration for full-length works. In this chapter, we will ... Read more

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Writers are increasingly using ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing model developed by OpenAI, to help with various aspects of their writing process. ChatGPT uses machine learning to generate human-like responses to text prompts, making it a valuable tool for generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and even providing inspiration for full-length works. In this chapter, we will
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