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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102) - Mike Meyers, Travis A. Everett & Andrew Hutz Cover Art

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102)

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102) by Mike Meyers, Travis A. Everett & Andrew Hutz

This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for new 2022 exam objectives This fully revised and updated resource offers complete coverage of the latest release of CompTIA A+ exams 220-1101 & 220-1102. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA A+ exams with ease, this definitive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job IT reference. Covers all exam topics, including how to: Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, and other personal computer components Install, configure, and maintain hard drives Manage input devices and removable media Set up, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft Windows Troubleshoot and fix computer problems Install printers and other peripherals Configure and secure mobile devices Connect to the Internet Set up wired and wireless networks Protect your personal computer and your network Implement virtualization and cloud-based technologies Online content includes: Practice exams for 1101 & 1102 with hundreds of questions One hour of video training from Mike Meyers TotalSim simulations of performance-based questions A collection of Mike Meyers’ favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities

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Getting Started With MacBook Air (2020 Model) - Scott La Counte Cover Art

Getting Started With MacBook Air (2020 Model)

Getting Started With MacBook Air (2020 Model) A Guide For New MacOS Users by Scott La Counte

MacBook Air was once the lightweight computer that sent shock-waves through the technology industry! A computer so thin that it could actually fit in an envelope! How was that even possible. Over the years, MacBook Air has taken a backseat to the more powerful MacBook Pro. Yes, the Air was remarkably thin, but it just couldn’t keep up with what many users wanted to do. It was great for casual computing (like web browsing and email), but not for running large, more memory intensive, programs. In 2020, this changed when Apple revealed the latest version of MacBook Air. It features all the things you’d expect from the MacBook Pro, but at a cheaper price. Things like: Retina display, a remarkably fast Core i7 processor, Magic Keyboard that helps you deliver quieter typing, Touch ID, Stereo speakers with better sound, and USB-C inputs. If you are new to Mac, this book will help you out. It will cover: •    What's the difference between all the different Macs and Mac-Books •    How do you do all those Windows "things" on a Mac •    Using the Magic Mouse and Force Touch •    Using Siri •    How to find things / how to organize things to make them easy to find •    Using Sidecar •    Using Time Machine •    Parental Controls •    Using Notes •    Using iWorks •    Downloading / Updating apps on the App Store •    Organizing photos •    Making phone calls and sending messages •    Multitasking •    And much, much more!

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Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners

Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners Learn essential computer science concepts and coding techniques to kick-start your programming career by Joakim Wassberg

Get to grips with the building blocks of programming languages and get started on your programming journey without a computer science degree Key Features Understand the fundamentals of a computer program and apply the concepts you learn to different programming languages Gain the confidence to write your first computer program Explore tips, techniques, and best practices to start coding like a professional programmer Book Description Learning how to code has many advantages, and gaining the right programming skills can have a massive impact on what you can do with your current skill set and the way you advance in your career. This book will be your guide to learning computer programming easily, helping you overcome the difficulties in understanding the major constructs in any mainstream programming language. Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners starts by taking you through the building blocks of any programming language with thorough explanations and relevant examples in pseudocode. You'll understand the relationship between computer programs and programming languages and how code is executed on the computer. The book then focuses on the different types of applications that you can create with your programming knowledge. You'll delve into programming constructs, learning all about statements, operators, variables, and data types. As you advance, you'll see how to control the flow of your programs using control structures and reuse your code using functions. Finally, you'll explore best practices that will help you write code like a pro. By the end of this book, you'll be prepared to learn any programming language and take control of your career by adding coding to your skill set. What you will learn Get to grips with basic programming language concepts such as variables, loops, selection and functions Understand what a program is and how the computer executes it Explore different programming languages and learn about the relationship between source code and executable code Solve problems using various paradigms such as procedural programming, object oriented programming, and functional programming Write high-quality code using several coding conventions and best practices Become well-versed with how to track and fix bugs in your programs Who this book is for This book is for beginners who have never programmed before and are looking to enter the world of programming. This includes anyone who is about to start studying programming and wants a head start, or simply wants to learn how to program on their own.

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The Ultimate Guide To Microsoft Excel Vba For Beginners And Seniors - Mike Cage Cover Art

The Ultimate Guide To Microsoft Excel Vba For Beginners And Seniors

The Ultimate Guide To Microsoft Excel Vba For Beginners And Seniors by Mike Cage

Short of changing the tires on your car, Microsoft Excel can do pretty much anything. And the possibilities are even more endless when you learn to program with Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Regardless of your familiarity with Excel VBA, Pretty soon, you'll be doing things you didn't think were possible in Excel, from automating processes to writing your own worksheet functions. You'll learn how to: Understand the basic tools and operations of Visual Basic for Applications Create custom spreadsheet functions that make life easier for you and the people maintaining your spreadsheets Deal with errors and exceptions and eliminate the bugs in your code Perfect for anyone who's never even heard of Excel VBA, Excel VBA Programming For Beginners And Seniors is also a fantastic resource for intermediate and advanced Excel users looking for a heads-up on the latest features and newest functionality of this simple yet powerful scripting language. Understanding how to leverage VBA to improve your Excel programming skills can enhance the quality of deliverables that you produce―and can help you take your career to the next level. •Explore fully updated content that offers comprehensive coverage through  tips, tricks, and techniques •Leverage templates and worksheets that put your new knowledge in action, and reinforce the skills introduced in the text •Access online resources, including the Power Utility Pack, that supplement the content •Improve your capabilities regarding Excel programming with VBA, unlocking more of your potential in the office Don't let Excel hold you back any longer. Unlock the full potential of this powerful tool with "Excel VBA FOR BEGINNERS AND SENIORS" and elevate your skills to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become an Excel expert - click the "BUY NOW" button now and start mastering Excel and you'll be able to work faster, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before!

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Software Testing Engineering - Knowledge flow Cover Art

Software Testing Engineering

Software Testing Engineering by Knowledge flow

★★★★★LEARNING STARTS WITH VIEWING THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY. ★★★★★ Knowledge flow — A mobile learning platform provides Apps and Books. Knowledge flow brings you learning book of Software Testing Engineering . This book is for all information technology and computer science students and professionals across the world. Contents: Introduction Software quality Types of testing Level of testing White box testing Black box testing Gray box testing Role of testing in SDLC  Waterfall model Management of Bugs

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Accessible by Design: A Comprehensive Guide to UX Accessibility for Designers - William Webb Cover Art

Accessible by Design: A Comprehensive Guide to UX Accessibility for Designers

Accessible by Design: A Comprehensive Guide to UX Accessibility for Designers by William Webb

Imagine a world where everyone can experience the full potential of digital spaces, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This comprehensive guide serves as your roadmap to creating more inclusive and accessible user experiences that cater to a diverse audience. By embracing the principles of accessible UX design, you'll not only be making a positive impact on the lives of countless users, but also broadening the reach and appeal of your digital projects. Covering a wide range of topics, this guide delves into the importance of accessibility and provides practical, actionable advice to ensure your designs are both usable and enjoyable for all. You'll learn about keyboard accessibility, focus management, accessible menus and navigation patterns, designing accessible forms and controls, image and media accessibility, and much more. The guide also covers essential topics like mobile accessibility, touch and gesture accessibility, as well as automated and manual testing techniques. But this guide doesn't stop there. It also equips you with the knowledge and resources to stay informed about accessibility laws and regulations, so you can ensure your designs are legally compliant. Additionally, you'll discover best practices for documentation, reporting, and collaboration between designers, developers, and content creators. Throughout the chapters, the friendly and conversational tone will make you feel like you're learning from a trusted friend who's guiding you every step of the way. Packed with practical examples, useful tips, and real-life case studies, this guide will become your go-to resource for all things related to accessible UX design. Embrace the journey of becoming an advocate for accessibility in UX design, and take the first step towards creating more inclusive digital spaces. With this comprehensive guide, you'll be well-equipped to make a lasting impact on the lives of your users and contribute to a more accessible digital world.

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AI Engineering

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 applications. In this book, author Chip Huyen discusses AI engineering: the process of building applications with readily available foundation models. The book starts with an overview of AI engineering, explaining how it differs from traditional ML engineering and discussing the new AI stack. The more AI is used, the more opportunities there are for catastrophic failures, and therefore, the more important evaluation becomes. This book discusses different approaches to evaluating open-ended models, including the rapidly growing AI-as-a-judge approach. AI application developers will discover how to navigate the AI landscape, including models, datasets, evaluation benchmarks, and the seemingly infinite number of use cases and application patterns. You'll learn a framework for developing an AI application, starting with simple techniques and progressing toward more sophisticated methods, and discover how to efficiently deploy these applications. Understand what AI engineering is and how it differs from traditional machine learning engineeringLearn the process for developing an AI application, the challenges at each step, and approaches to address themExplore various model adaptation techniques, including prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, agents, and dataset engineering, and understand how and why they workExamine the bottlenecks for latency and cost when serving foundation models and learn how to overcome themChoose the right model, dataset, evaluation benchmarks, and metrics for your needs Chip Huyen works to accelerate data analytics on GPUs at Voltron Data. Previously, she was with Snorkel AI and NVIDIA, founded an AI infrastructure startup, and taught Machine Learning Systems Design at Stanford. She's the author of the book Designing Machine Learning Systems, an Amazon bestseller in AI. AI Engineering builds upon and is complementary to Designing Machine Learning Systems (O'Reilly).

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Know Your iPad: Tutorials and User Guides

Know Your iPad: Tutorials and User Guides by Know Your Mobile

Know Your iPad: Tutorials and User Guides explains how to do almost everything on your iPad. Find out how to, set up email, hard reset your tablet and how to maximise battery life, plus much, much more.

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Superagency

Superagency What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future by Reid Hoffman & Greg Beato

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. "An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li "An important read." —Bill Gates "Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…Read this book!” —Van Jones "Refreshingly optimistic and welcome perspective." — Ariana Huffington "A fascinating and insightful book." —Yuval Noah Harari As taught at UPenn's Wharton and Stanford. Superagency offers a roadmap for using AI inclusively and adaptively to improve our lives and create positive change. While acknowledging challenges like disinformation and potential job changes, the book focuses on AI’s immense potential to increase individual agency and create better outcomes for society as a whole. Imagine AI tutors personalizing education for each child, researchers rapidly discovering cures for diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer, and AI advisors empowering people to navigate complex systems and achieve their goals. Hoffman and co-author, tech and culture writer Greg Beato envision a world where these possibilities, and many more, become a reality. Superagency challenges conventional fears, inviting us to view the future through a lens of opportunity, rather than fear. It’s a call to action – to embrace AI with excitement and actively shape a world where human ingenuity and the power of AI combine to create something extraordinary. Entrepreneur Reid Hoffman is a co-founder of LinkedIn, Inflection AI, and Manas AI. He is also host of the podcasts Possible and Masters of Scale .

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CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008) - Mike Meyers & Scott Jernigan Cover Art

CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008)

CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008) by Mike Meyers & Scott Jernigan

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam Get complete coverage of all the CompTIA Network+ exam objectives inside this comprehensive resource. Created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition covers exam N10-008 in full detail. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, scenarios, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this authoritative guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: Network architectures Cabling and topology Ethernet basics Network installation TCP/IP applications and network protocols Routing Network naming Advanced networking devices IPv6 Remote connectivity Wireless networking Virtualization and cloud computing Mobile networking Network operations Managing risk Network security Network monitoring and troubleshooting Online content includes:100+ practice exam questions in a customizable test engine 20+ lab simulations to help you prepare for the performance-based questions One hour of video training from Mike Meyers Mike Meyers’ favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities

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ChatGPT For Dummies

ChatGPT For Dummies by Pam Baker

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPT Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of AI, you'll get all the basic know-how needed to add ChatGPT to your professional toolbox. And if you've been doing the genAI thing for a while already, this book will sharpen your skills as you apply AI to real-world projects in an ethical manner. You'll get insight on the best practice for using ChatGPT to make your life and work easier and how to write prompts that result in high-quality output. Understand what generative AI is and how ChatGPT produces human-like responses Get tips on writing effective prompts and using ChatGPT to generate sound and images Apply ChatGPT to your daily work or personal life Discover the best way to fact-check AI-generated content to avoid errors and hallucinations Anyone using ChatGPT to enhance their work—whether for professional or personal use—will get better results with ChatGPT For Dummies.

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An Introduction to C & GUI Programming - Simon Long Cover Art

An Introduction to C & GUI Programming

An Introduction to C & GUI Programming by Simon Long

The popular C programming language is used for a huge range of applications, from the tiny microcontrollers used in toasters and watches up to complete operating systems. The first half of this book is an introduction to C, and covers the basics of writing simple command-line programs. The second half of the book shows how to use the GTK user interface toolkit with C to create feature-rich GUI applications which can be run on the desktop. No previous experience of C or GTK is required - even if you are an absolute beginner, this book will teach you all you need to know. In this book, you'll learn how to: Create simple command-line C programs.Control flow with conditions and loops.Handle variables, strings, and files.Design graphical user interface applications in C.Handle user input with buttons and menus.Use advanced UI features such as data stores and dialogs. Updated for GTK3, this book will teach you all you need to know to write simple programs in C and start creating GUIs. Although the examples in this book were developed on a Raspberry Pi running, Raspberry Pi OS, you can follow along on other operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows with the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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The Scaling Era

The Scaling Era An Oral History of AI, 2019–2025 by Dwarkesh Patel

An inside view of the AI revolution, from the people and companies making it happen. How did we build large language models? How do they think, if they think? What will the world look like if we have billions of AIs that are as smart as humans, or even smarter? In a series of in-depth interviews with leading AI researchers and company founders—including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever, MIRI cofounder Eliezer Yudkowsky, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg—Dwarkesh Patel provides the first comprehensive and contemporary portrait of the technology that is transforming our world. Drawn from his interviews on the Dwarkesh Podcast , these curated excerpts range from the technical details of how LLMs work to the possibility of an AI takeover or explosive economic growth. Patel’s conversations cut through the noise to explore the topics most compelling to those at the forefront of the field: the power of scaling, the potential for misalignment, the sheer input required for AGI, and the economic and social ramifications of superintelligence. The book is also a standalone introduction to the technology. It includes over 170 definitions and visualizations, explanations of technical points made by guests, classic essays on the theme from other writers, and unpublished interviews with Open Philanthropy research analyst Ajeya Cotra and Anthropic cofounder Jared Kaplan. The Scaling Era offers readers unprecedented insight into a transformative moment in the development of AI—and a vision of what comes next.

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Linux Basics for Hackers, 2nd Edition - OccupyTheWeb Cover Art

Linux Basics for Hackers, 2nd Edition

Linux Basics for Hackers, 2nd Edition Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali by OccupyTheWeb

A revised introduction to the Linux operating system for beginning hackers and penetration testers. If you’re just getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent introduction. With Kali Linux, an operating system designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, you’ll learn the basics of using Linux and acquire the tools and techniques you’ll need to take control of a Linux environment. First, you’ll learn how to install Kali on a virtual machine and get an introduction to basic Linux concepts. Next, you’ll tackle broader Linux topics like manipulating text, controlling file and directory permissions, and managing user environment variables. You’ll then focus on foundational hacking concepts like security and anonymity and learn scripting skills with bash and Python.  Practical tutorials and exercises throughout will reinforce and test your skills as you learn how to: Cover your tracks by changing your network information and manipulating the journalctl logging utilityWrite a tool to scan for network connections, and connect and listen to wireless networksKeep your internet activity stealthy using Tor, proxy servers, VPNs, and encrypted emailWrite a bash script to find potential attack targets over a range of IP addressesUse and abuse services like MySQL, the Apache web server, and OpenSSHBuild your own hacking tools, such as remote spy cameras and password crackers New to this edition: This second edition has been updated to address recent changes to Kali  and Linux, including a more secure approach to  root privileges, updates to Bluetooth and Linux logging functions, and a new chapter with advice on AI in cybersecurity. Hacking is complex, and there is no single way in. Why not start at the beginning with Linux Basics for Hackers ?

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Refactoring

Refactoring Improving the Design of Existing Code by Martin Fowler

Martin Fowler’s guide to reworking bad code into well-structured code Refactoring improves the design of existing code and enhances software maintainability, as well as making existing code easier to understand. Original Agile Manifesto signer and software development thought leader, Martin Fowler, provides a catalog of refactorings that explains why you should refactor; how to recognize code that needs refactoring; and how to actually do it successfully, no matter what language you use. Refactoring principles: understand the process and general principles of refactoring Code smells: recognize “bad smells” in code that signal opportunities to refactor Application improvement: quickly apply useful refactorings to make a program easier to comprehend and change Building tests: writing good tests increases a programmer’s effectiveness Moving features: an important part of refactoring is moving elements between contexts Data structures: a collection of refactorings to organize data, an important role in programs Conditional Logic: use refactorings to make conditional sections easier to understand APIs: modules and their functions are the building blocks of our software, and APIs are the joints that we use to plug them together Inheritance: it is both very useful and easy to misuse, and it’s often hard to see the misuse until it’s in the rear-view mirror---refactorings can fix the misuse Examples are written in JavaScript, but you shouldn’t find it difficult to adapt the refactorings to whatever language you are currently using as they look mostly the same in different languages. "Whenever you read [Refactoring], it’s time to read it again. And if you haven’t read it yet, please do before writing another line of code." –David Heinemeier Hansson, Creator of Ruby on Rails, Founder & CTO at Basecamp “Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.” –M. Fowler (1999)

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TechGnosis

TechGnosis Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information by Erik Davis

TechGnosis is a cult classic of media studies that straddles the line between academic discourse and popular culture; it appeals to both those secular and spiritual, to fans of cyberpunk and hacker literature and culture as much as new-thought adherents and spiritual seekers How does our fascination with technology intersect with the religious imagination? In TechGnosis —a cult classic now updated and reissued with a new afterword—Erik Davis argues that while the realms of the digital and the spiritual may seem worlds apart, esoteric and religious impulses have in fact always permeated (and sometimes inspired) technological communication. Davis uncovers startling connections between such seemingly disparate topics as electricity and alchemy; online roleplaying games and religious and occult practices; virtual reality and gnostic mythology; programming languages and Kabbalah. The final chapters address the apocalyptic dreams that haunt technology, providing vital historical context as well as new ways to think about a future defined by the mutant intermingling of mind and machine, nightmare and fantasy.

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AI Agents in Action - Micheal Lanham Cover Art

AI Agents in Action

AI Agents in Action by Micheal Lanham

Create LLM-powered autonomous agents and intelligent assistants tailored to your business and personal needs. From script-free customer service chatbots to fully independent agents operating seamlessly in the background, AI-powered assistants represent a breakthrough in machine intelligence. In AI Agents in Action , you'll master a proven framework for developing practical agents that handle real-world business and personal tasks. Author Micheal Lanham combines cutting-edge academic research with hands-on experience to help you: • Understand and implement AI agent behavior patterns • Design and deploy production-ready intelligent agents • Leverage the OpenAI Assistants API and complementary tools • Implement robust knowledge management and memory systems • Create self-improving agents with feedback loops • Orchestrate collaborative multi-agent systems • Enhance agents with speech and vision capabilities You won't find toy examples or fragile assistants that require constant supervision. AI Agents in Action teaches you to build trustworthy AI capable of handling high-stakes negotiations. You'll master prompt engineering to create agents with distinct personas and profiles, and develop multi-agent collaborations that thrive in unpredictable environments. Beyond just learning a new technology, you'll discover a transformative approach to problem-solving. About the technology Most production AI systems require many orchestrated interactions between the user, AI models, and a wide variety of data sources. AI agents capture and organize these interactions into autonomous components that can process information, make decisions, and learn from interactions behind the scenes. This book will show you how to create AI agents and connect them together into powerful multi-agent systems. About the book In AI Agents in Action , you’ll learn how to build production-ready assistants, multi-agent systems, and behavioral agents. You’ll master the essential parts of an agent, including retrieval-augmented knowledge and memory, while you create multi-agent applications that can use software tools, plan tasks autonomously, and learn from experience. As you explore the many interesting examples, you’ll work with state-of-the-art tools like OpenAI Assistants API, GPT Nexus, LangChain, Prompt Flow, AutoGen, and CrewAI. What's inside • Knowledge management and memory systems • Feedback loops for continuous agent learning • Collaborative multi-agent systems • Speech and computer vision About the reader For intermediate Python programmers. About the author Micheal Lanham is a software and technology innovator with over 20 years of industry experience. He has authored books on deep learning, including Manning’s Evolutionary Deep Learning. Table of Contents 1 Introduction to agents and their world 2 Harnessing the power of large language models 3 Engaging GPT assistants 4 Exploring multi-agent systems 5 Empowering agents with actions 6 Building autonomous assistants 7 Assembling and using an agent platform 8 Understanding agent memory and knowledge 9 Mastering agent prompts with prompt flow 10 Agent reasoning and evaluation 11 Agent planning and feedback A Accessing OpenAI large language models B Python development environment

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The Age of Spiritual Machines - Ray Kurzweil Cover Art

The Age of Spiritual Machines

The Age of Spiritual Machines When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence by Ray Kurzweil

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Bold futurist Ray Kurzweil, author of The Singularity Is Near, offers a framework for envisioning the future of machine intelligence—“a book for anyone who wonders where human technology is going next” ( The New York Times Book Review ). “Kurzweil offers a thought-provoking analysis of human and artificial intelligence and a unique look at a future in which the capabilities of the computer and the species that invented it grow ever closer.”—BILL GATES   Imagine a world where the difference between man and machine blurs, where the line between humanity and technology fades, and where the soul and the silicon chip unite. This is not science fiction. This is the twenty-first century according to Ray Kurzweil, the “restless genius” ( The Wall Street Journal ), “ultimate thinking machine” ( Forbes ), and inventor of the most innovative and compelling technology of our era. In his inspired hands, life in the new millennium no longer seems daunting. Instead, it promises to be an age in which the marriage of human sensitivity and artificial intelligence fundamentally alters and improves the way we live.   More than just a list of predictions, Kurzweil’s prophetic blueprint for the future guides us through the inexorable advances that will result in: • Computers exceeding the memory capacity and computational ability of the human brain (with human-level capabilities not far behind) • Relationships with automated personalities who will be our teachers, companions, and lovers • Information fed straight into our brains along direct neural pathways   Eventually, the distinction between humans and computers will have become sufficiently blurred that when the machines claim to be conscious, we will believe them.

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Excel All-in-One For Dummies

Excel All-in-One For Dummies by Paul McFedries & Greg Harvey

Excel-erate your productivity with the only guide you'll need to the latest versions of Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel offers unsurpassed functionality and accessibility for data exploration and analysis to millions of users around the world. And learning to unlock its full potential is easier than you can imagine with help from Excel All-in-One For Dummies. Follow along with Excel expert and veteran author Paul McFedries as he walks you through every feature and technique you need to know to get the most out of this powerful software. You'll learn how to design worksheets, use formulas and functions, collaborate with colleagues and review their work, create charts and graphics, manage and analyze data, and create macros. Plus, you'll discover all the capabilities Microsoft has included in the newest versions of Excel, including dark mode and accessibility features. This indispensable reference allows you to: Get a firm grasp of Excel basics with the book's step-by-step guides before moving on to more advanced topics, like data analysis Access up-to-date information on all the new versions of Excel, including the ones bundled with Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and the LTSC/Enterprise Edition Enjoy the convenience of a single, comprehensive resource detailing everything you need to know about Excel Perfect for people coming to Excel for the very first time, Excel All-in-One For Dummies, Office 2021 Edition is also a must-read resource for anyone looking for a refresher on foundational or advanced Excel techniques.

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CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, 2-Volume Set - Quentin Docter & Jon Buhagiar Cover Art

CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, 2-Volume Set

CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, 2-Volume Set Volume 1 Core 1 Exam 220-1201 and Volume 2 Core 2 Exam 220-1202 by Quentin Docter & Jon Buhagiar

Your complete, accurate resource for the updated CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams In the newly revised sixth edition of CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide 2-Volume Set: Volume 1 Core 1 Exam 220-1201 and Volume 2 Core 2 Exam 220-1202, you'll discover comprehensive coverage of all A+ certification exam objectives. A team of A+ certified IT professionals with a combined 50 years' experience in the industry walk you through the most popular information technology certification on the market today, preparing you for success on both the 220-1201 and 220-1202 A+ exams. The set emphasizes on-the-job skills you'll use every day as a PC technician or in a related role, with timely updates covering major advances in mobile, cloud, network, and security technology. It walks you through mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, hardware and network troubleshooting, operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. You'll also find: Practical examples and technology insights drawn from the real-world experiences of current IT professionals Exam highlights, end-of-chapter reviews, and other useful features that help you learn and retain the detailed info contained within Complimentary access to the Sybex online test bank, including hundreds of practice test questions, flashcards, and a searchable key term glossary Prepare smarter and faster, the Sybex way. CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide 2-Volume Set is perfect for anyone preparing to take the A+ certification exams for the first time, as well as those seeking to renew their A+ certification and PC or hardware technicians interested in upgrading their skillset.

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The Book of GIMP

The Book of GIMP A Complete Guide to Nearly Everything by Olivier Lecarme & Karine Delvare

GIMP is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop with tons of professional-grade features. But with so many powerful tools and menu options, GIMP can be difficult to master. Whether you're struggling to get started or trying to master some of GIMP's more complex features, you'll find the answers you're looking for in The Book of GIMP . The tutorials in the first half of the book walk you through essential GIMP skills, like resizing and cropping images, touching up spots and scratches, and customizing your work area. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions show you how to: - Improve the lighting and composition of images - Remove distortions and noise to make old and damaged photos look like new - Create stunning panoramas and digital collages using a series of photos - Make, edit, and export custom textures, logos, and animated GIFs - Work with selections, channels, and masks to edit images like a pro - Create colorful digital art, layer by layer The book's second half offers a comprehensive reference to GIMP's many features, including color balancing, masks, filters, and plug-ins. You'll find tools described in unparalleled detail, with coverage of nearly every option and parameter. With illustrated tutorials and detailed references, The Book of GIMP is sure to become your one-stop guide to just about everything GIMP.

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iCloud Starter Guide

iCloud Starter Guide Master Apple's free sync service by Macworld Editors

iCloud does a lot of amazing things: It keeps your mail, contacts, calendars, reminders, and notes in sync. It instantly (almost magically) copies that photo you took of your cousin on your iPhone to your Mac, iPad mini, and laptop. It lets you work with your Macs from afar. It helps you find stranded and wayward devices, and lets you know when your friends are nearby. And it does it all for free. iCloud encompasses so very many different features and fun bits that it’s surprising to realize just how much you can do with a free account. Let Macworld's editors help you get the most out of it. This book collects all the material we’ve written in the last year on Apple’s sync service, and we hope it will help you get to know iCloud and learn how best to use it in your life. This book focuses on OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), Windows 8, iOS 6, and iTunes 11—but we still have some helpful hints for those users with older operating systems. We hope that you enjoy our Starter Guide, but, even more important, that you enjoy iCloud and find ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.

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Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025 A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach Utilizing 3D Solid Modeling by David C. Planchard

• A comprehensive introduction to SOLIDWORKS using tutorial style, step-by-step instructions • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users • Learn to create parts and assemblies using machined, plastic and sheet metal components • Also covers Simulation, Sustainability, and Intelligent Modeling techniques Are you looking to learn SOLIDWORKS? As luck would have it, you have found the perfect SOLIDWORKS resource for students, designers, engineers and professionals alike! Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025 provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by using projects with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for both beginners and intermediate users. Each project begins with desired outcomes and usage competencies, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll learn and how to apply it. Projects build your skills incrementally. Throughout the book you’ll learn to create machined, plastic, and sheet metal components, explore the SOLIDWORKS user interface, CommandManager, and document and system properties. You’ll discover how to design simple and complex parts and assemblies with proper design intent. You’ll also explore how to use the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and symmetry, patterns and configurations to edit and reuse features and parts like the pros do. And that’s just the first six projects! Next, you’ll investigate top-down assembly modeling, develop components in-context with InPlace Mates, convert a solid part into sheet metal and insert and apply sheet metal features. With projects 8 and 9, you’ll learn how to apply intelligent modeling techniques to a sketch, feature, or any SOLIDWORKS creation. Prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate – Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA-FEA) exam with an overview of SOLIDWORKS Simulation, important concepts, and practice exam questions. You will be delighted to find this is not just a dry technical manual. The realistic project scenarios were created with the author’s industry expertise and input of engineers, department managers, vendors and manufacturers who use SOLIDWORKS every day. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career or simply want to expand your knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025 is the ideal resource for you. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface 2.   Fundamentals of Part Modeling 3.   Fundamentals of Assembly Modeling 4.   Fundamentals of Drawing 5.   Extrude and Revolve Features 6.   Swept, Lofted and Additional Features 7.   Top Down Assembly Modeling and Sheet Metal Parts 8.   SOLIDWORKS Simulation 9.   SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform      Appendix      Glossary      Index

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System Design Interview – An Insider's Guide

System Design Interview – An Insider's Guide by Alex Xu

The system design interview is considered to be the most complex and most difficult technical job interview by many. This book provides a step-by-step framework on how to tackle a system design question. It provides many examples to illustrate the systematic approach with detailed steps that you can follow. What’s inside? - An insider’s take on what interviewers really look for and why. - A 4-step framework for solving any system design interview question. - 15 real system design interview questions with detailed solutions. - 188 diagrams to visually explain how different systems work. Table Of Contents Chapter 1: Scale From Zero To Millions Of Users Chapter 2: Back-of-the-envelope Estimation Chapter 3: A Framework For System Design Interviews Chapter 4: Design A Rate Limiter Chapter 5: Design Consistent Hashing Chapter 6: Design A Key-value Store Chapter 7: Design A Unique Id Generator In Distributed Systems Chapter 8: Design A Url Shortener Chapter 9: Design A Web Crawler Chapter 10: Design A Notification System Chapter 11: Design A News Feed System Chapter 12: Design A Chat System Chapter 13: Design A Search Autocomplete System Chapter 14: Design Youtube Chapter 15: Design Google Drive Chapter 16: The Learning Continues

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Microsoft Power BI For Dummies

Microsoft Power BI For Dummies by Jack A. Hyman

Reveal the insights behind your company’s data with Microsoft Power BI  Microsoft Power BI allows intuitive access to data that can power intelligent business decisions and insightful strategies. The question is, do you have the Power BI skills to make your organization’s numbers spill their secrets?  In  Microsoft Power BI For Dummies , expert lecturer, consultant, and author Jack Hyman delivers a start-to-finish guide to applying the Power BI platform to your own firm’s data. You’ll discover how to start exploring your data sources, build data models, visualize your results, and create compelling reports that motivate decisive action.  Tackle the basics of Microsoft Power BI and, when you’re done with that, move on to advanced functions like accessing data with DAX and app integrations  Guide your organization’s direction and decisions with rock-solid conclusions based on real-world data  Impress your bosses and confidently lead your direct reports with exciting insights drawn from Power BI’s useful visualization tools  It’s one thing for your company to have data at its disposal. It’s another thing entirely to know what to do with it.  Microsoft Power BI For Dummies  is the straightforward blueprint you need to apply one of the most powerful business intelligence tools on the market to your firm’s existing data.  

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Clean Architecture

Clean Architecture A Craftsman's Guide to Software Structure and Design by Robert Martin

Practical Software Architecture Solutions from the Legendary Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) reveals those rules and helps you apply them. Martin’s Clean Architecture doesn’t merely present options. Drawing on over a half-century of experience in software environments of every imaginable type, Martin tells you what choices to make and why they are critical to your success. As you’ve come to expect from Uncle Bob, this book is packed with direct, no-nonsense solutions for the real challenges you’ll face–the ones that will make or break your projects. Learn what software architects need to achieve–and core disciplines and practices for achieving it Master essential software design principles for addressing function, component separation, and data management See how programming paradigms impose discipline by restricting what developers can do Understand what’s critically important and what’s merely a “detail” Implement optimal, high-level structures for web, database, thick-client, console, and embedded applications Define appropriate boundaries and layers, and organize components and services See why designs and architectures go wrong, and how to prevent (or fix) these failures Clean Architecture is essential reading for every current or aspiring software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager–and for every programmer who must execute someone else’s designs. Register your product for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available.

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Learning SQL

Learning SQL Generate, Manipulate, and Retrieve Data by Alan Beaulieu

As data floods into your company, you need to put it to work right away—and SQL is the best tool for the job. With the latest edition of this introductory guide, author Alan Beaulieu helps developers get up to speed with SQL fundamentals for writing database applications, performing administrative tasks, and generating reports. You’ll find new chapters on SQL and big data, analytic functions, and working with very large databases. Each chapter presents a self-contained lesson on a key SQL concept or technique using numerous illustrations and annotated examples. Exercises let you practice the skills you learn. Knowledge of SQL is a must for interacting with data. With Learning SQL, you’ll quickly discover how to put the power and flexibility of this language to work. Move quickly through SQL basics and several advanced featuresUse SQL data statements to generate, manipulate, and retrieve dataCreate database objects, such as tables, indexes, and constraints with SQL schema statementsLearn how datasets interact with queries; understand the importance of subqueriesConvert and manipulate data with SQL’s built-in functions and use conditional logic in data statements

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Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything - Steven Levy Cover Art

Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything

Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer That Changed Everything by Steven Levy

The creation of the Mac in 1984 catapulted America into the digital millennium, captured a fanatic cult audience, and transformed the computer industry into an unprecedented mix of technology, economics, and show business. Now veteran technology writer and Newsweek senior editor Steven Levy zooms in on the great machine and the fortunes of the unique company responsible for its evolution. Loaded with anecdote and insight, and peppered with sharp commentary, Insanely Great is the definitive book on the most important computer ever made. It is a must-have for anyone curious about how we got to the interactive age.

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The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book

The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book by Andriy Burkov

Peter Norvig , Research Director at Google, co-author of  AIMA , the most popular AI textbook in the world:  "Burkov has undertaken a very useful but impossibly hard task in reducing all of machine learning to 100 pages. He succeeds well in choosing the topics — both theory and practice — that will be useful to practitioners, and for the reader who understands that this is the first 100 (or actually 150) pages you will read, not the last, provides a solid introduction to the field." Aurélien Géron , Senior AI Engineer, author of the bestseller  Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow :  "The breadth of topics the book covers is amazing for just 100 pages (plus few bonus pages!). Burkov doesn't hesitate to go into the math equations: that's one thing that short books usually drop. I really liked how the author explains the core concepts in just a few words. The book can be very useful for newcomers in the field, as well as for old-timers who can gain from such a broad view of the field." Karolis Urbonas , Head of Data Science at  Amazon :  "A great introduction to machine learning from a world-class practitioner."   Chao Han , VP, Head of R&D at  Lucidworks :  "I wish such a book existed when I was a statistics graduate student trying to learn about machine learning." Sujeet Varakhedi , Head of Engineering at  eBay :  "Andriy's book does a fantastic job of cutting the noise and hitting the tracks and full speed from the first page.'' Deepak Agarwal , VP of Artificial Intelligence at  LinkedIn :  "A wonderful book for engineers who want to incorporate ML in their day-to-day work without necessarily spending an enormous amount of time.'' Gareth James , Professor of Data Sciences and Operations, co-author of the bestseller  An Introduction to Statistical Learning, with Applications in R :  "This is a compact “how to do data science” manual and I predict it will become a go-to resource for academics and practitioners alike. At 100 pages (or a little more), the book is short enough to read in a single sitting. Yet, despite its length, it covers all the major machine learning approaches, ranging from classical linear and logistic regression, through to modern support vector machines, deep learning, boosting, and random forests. There is also no shortage of details on the various approaches and the interested reader can gain further information on any particular method via the innovative companion book wiki. The book does not assume any high level mathematical or statistical training or even programming experience, so should be accessible to almost anyone willing to invest the time to learn about these methods. It should certainly be required reading for anyone starting a PhD program in this area and will serve as a useful reference as they progress further. Finally, the book illustrates some of the algorithms using Python code, one of the most popular coding languages for machine learning. I would highly recommend “The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book” for both the beginner looking to learn more about machine learning and the experienced practitioner seeking to extend their knowledge base." Everything you really need to know in Machine Learning in a hundred pages. This is the first of its kind  "read first, buy later"  book. You can find the book online, read it, and then come back to pay for it if you liked the book or found it useful for your work, business or studies.

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Exploring Apple Mac - Sequoia Edition

Exploring Apple Mac - Sequoia Edition The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS by Kevin Wilson

Exploring Apple Mac: Sequoia Edition - The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS Sequoia. Master Your Mac with Full-Color, Illustrated Screenshots, Video Tutorials, and Step-by-Step Instructions. With over 450 pages, this comprehensive guide makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to unlock the full potential of their Mac. Discover everything from setting up your Mac and optimizing system performance to using Apple's powerful built-in apps such as Safari, iMovie, Pages, and Photos. Learn how to seamlessly integrate your Mac with iCloud, connect to WiFi, set up a VPN, manage multiple displays, and utilize powerful tools such as Apple Intelligence, Stage Manager, Phone Mirroring, Universal Control, and many more. Updated for the latest macOS Sequoia release, this book includes: What's New in macOS Sequoia - Explore new macOS Sequoia features such as Apple Intelligence for smarter text and image creation with Writing Tools and Image Playground. Take control with iPhone Mirroring, enhance window management with tiling and resizing, and make your video calls stand out with Presenter Preview and Background Replacement. Comprehensive Setup Guides - From initial setup, adjusting system settings, Apple ID creation, and iCloud Drive to managing WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile, and VPN connections. System Customization - Personalize your Mac's appearance with Dark Mode, Light Mode, and wallpaper adjustments. Master Trackpad, Mouse, and Keyboard settings for a truly tailored experience. File Management & Security - Learn to properly manage files, create backups, and ensure your data is secure with FileVault and Time Machine. Built-in Apps - Explore popular apps such as Maps, Safari, Mail, Apple Books, Notes, FaceTime, and many more. Learn to use Live Text, Visual Lookup, and Math Notes in macOS Sequoia. Pro Tips for Productivity - Discover time-saving keyboard shortcuts, gesture controls, and Handoff for seamless work across Apple devices. Managing Multimedia - Get hands-on with Photos, iMovie, and Music, including creating photo albums, video editing, and playlist management. Whether you're new to Mac or upgrading to macOS Sequoia, this guide provides everything you need to use your Mac and its features. Get your copy today and start unlocking the full potential of your Mac!

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Coders at Work

Coders at Work Reflections on the Craft of Programming by Peter Seibel

This is a who’s who in the programming world - a fascinating look at how some of the best in the world do their work. Patterned after the best selling Founders at Work, the book represents two years of interviews with some of the top programmers of our times.

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Profit from Your Podcast

Profit from Your Podcast Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livelihood by Dave Jackson

Methods and Advice for Making the Most of Your Podcast—Pricing, Sponsors, Crowdfunding, and More Pick up any book on podcast monetization, and you will find 90 percent of it only covers how to launch a podcast. If you already have a podcast, you have that information; you’re ready for the next step. Profit from Your Podcast provides top strategies and real-life examples of podcast monetization. This book is more than what to do. It also tells you how to do it. Chapters cover such topics as:  • How to Grow Your Audience • How to Set Your Pricing • Understanding Advertising Jargon • How to Find Sponsors • Best Strategies for Making Money as an Affiliate • Master Strategies for Crowdfunding • Harnessing the Power of Webinars and Events • The Top Tools to Make Your Job Easy Built on the author’s fifteen years of experience in podcasting, this action-packed guide will benefit new and veteran podcasters. Get clear on who your audience is and what they want, deliver value, and build an engaged audience that wants to give you money. Leverage your relationships and the integrity you have built through your podcast to create multiple streams of income. Profit from Your Podcast gives you the tools to do it all.

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The Computer and the Brain

The Computer and the Brain by John von Neumann & Ray Kurzweil

In this classic work, one of the greatest mathematicians of the twentieth century explores the analogies between computing machines and the living human brain. John von Neumann, whose many contributions to science, mathematics, and engineering include the basic organizational framework at the heart of today's computers, concludes that the brain operates both digitally and analogically, but also has its own peculiar statistical language. In his foreword to this new edition, Ray Kurzweil, a futurist famous in part for his own reflections on the relationship between technology and intelligence, places von Neumann’s work in a historical context and shows how it remains relevant today.

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Machine Learning For Dummies

Machine Learning For Dummies by John Paul Mueller & Luca Massaron

One of Mark Cuban’s top reads for better understanding A.I. (inc.com, 2021) Your comprehensive entry-level guide to machine learning While machine learning expertise doesn’t quite mean you can create your own Turing Test-proof android—as in the movie Ex Machina—it is a form of artificial intelligence and one of the most exciting technological means of identifying opportunities and solving problems fast and on a large scale. Anyone who masters the principles of machine learning is mastering a big part of our tech future and opening up incredible new directions in careers that include fraud detection, optimizing search results, serving real-time ads, credit-scoring, building accurate and sophisticated pricing models—and way, way more. Unlike most machine learning books, the fully updated 2nd Edition of Machine Learning For Dummies doesn't assume you have years of experience using programming languages such as Python (R source is also included in a downloadable form with comments and explanations), but lets you in on the ground floor, covering the entry-level materials that will get you up and running building models you need to perform practical tasks. It takes a look at the underlying—and fascinating—math principles that power machine learning but also shows that you don't need to be a math whiz to build fun new tools and apply them to your work and study. Understand the history of AI and machine learning Work with Python 3.8 and TensorFlow 2.x (and R as a download) Build and test your own models Use the latest datasets, rather than the worn out data found in other books Apply machine learning to real problems Whether you want to learn for college or to enhance your business or career performance, this friendly beginner's guide is your best introduction to machine learning, allowing you to become quickly confident using this amazing and fast-developing technology that's impacting lives for the better all over the world.

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Mathletics

Mathletics How Gamblers, Managers, and Fans Use Mathematics in Sports, Second Edition by Wayne L. Winston, Scott Nestler & Konstantinos Pelechrinis

How to use math to improve performance and predict outcomes in professional sports Mathletics reveals the mathematical methods top coaches and managers use to evaluate players and improve team performance, and gives math enthusiasts the practical skills they need to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of their favorite sports—and maybe even gain the outside edge to winning bets. This second edition features new data, new players and teams, and new chapters on soccer, e-sports, golf, volleyball, gambling Calcuttas, analysis of camera data, Bayesian inference, ridge regression, and other statistical techniques. After reading Mathletics , you will understand why baseball teams should almost never bunt; why football overtime systems are unfair; why points, rebounds, and assists aren’t enough to determine who’s the NBA’s best player; and more.

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Impact Mapping: Making a Big Impact With Software Products and Projects

Impact Mapping: Making a Big Impact With Software Products and Projects Making a Big Impact With Software Products and Projects by Gojko Adzic

Software is everywhere today, but countless software products and projects die a slow death without ever making any impact. The result is a tremendous amount of time and money wasted due to wrong assumptions, lack of focus, poor communication of objectives, lack of understanding and misalignment with overall goals. There has to be a better way to deliver! This handbook is a practical guide to impact mapping, a simple yet incredibly effective method for collaborative strategic planning that helps organisations make an impact with software. Impact mapping helps to create better plans and roadmaps that ensure alignment of business and delivery, and are easily adaptable to change. Impact mapping fits nicely into several current trends in software product management and release planning, including goal-oriented requirements engineering, frequent iterative delivery, agile and lean software methods, lean startup product development cycles, and design thinking.

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Python Machine Learning: A Step by Step Beginner’s Guide to Learn Machine Learning Using Python - Brady Ellison Cover Art

Python Machine Learning: A Step by Step Beginner’s Guide to Learn Machine Learning Using Python

Python Machine Learning: A Step by Step Beginner’s Guide to Learn Machine Learning Using Python by Brady Ellison

Get your copy now Ready to discover the Machine Learning world? Machine learning paves the path into the future and it's powered by Python. All industries can benefit from machine learning and artificial intelligence whether we're talking about private businesses, healthcare, infrastructure, banking, or social media. What exactly does it do for us and what does a machine learning specialist do? Machine learning professionals create and implement special algorithms that can learn from existing data to make an accurate prediction on new never before seen data. Python Machine Learning presents you a step-by-step guide on how to create machine learning models that lead to valuable results. The book focuses on machine learning theory as much as practical examples. You will learn how to analyse data, use visualization methods, implement regression and classification models, and how to harness the power of neural networks. By purchasing this book, your machine learning journey becomes a lot easier. While a minimal level of Python programming is recommended, the algorithms and techniques are explained in such a way that you don't need to be intimidated by mathematics. The Topics Covered Include: Machine learning fundamentals How to set up the development environment How to use Python libraries and modules like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Matplotlib, and NumPy How to explore data How to solve regression and classification problems Decision trees k-means clustering Feed-forward and recurrent neural networks Get your copy now

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Actionable Gamification

Actionable Gamification Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards by Yu-kai Chou

Learn all about implementing a good gamification design into your products, workplace, and lifestyle Key Features • Explore what makes a game fun and engaging • Gain insight into the Octalysis Framework and its applications • Discover the potential of the Core Drives of gamification through real-world scenarios Book Description Effective gamification is a combination of game design, game dynamics, user experience, and ROI-driving business implementations. This book explores the interplay between these disciplines and captures the core principles that contribute to a good gamification design. The book starts with an overview of the Octalysis Framework and the 8 Core Drives that can be used to build strategies around the various systems that make games engaging. As the book progresses, each chapter delves deep into a Core Drive, explaining its design and how it should be used. Finally, to apply all the concepts and techniques that you learn throughout, the book contains a brief showcase of using the Octalysis Framework to design a project experience from scratch. After reading this book, you'll have the knowledge and skills to enable the widespread adoption of good gamification and human-focused design in all types of industries. What you will learn • Discover ways to use gamification techniques in real-world situations • Design fun, engaging, and rewarding experiences with Octalysis • Understand what gamification means and how to categorize it • Leverage the power of different Core Drives in your applications • Explore how Left Brain and Right Brain Core Drives differ in motivation and design methodologies • Examine the fascinating intricacies of White Hat and Black Hat Core Drives Who this book is for Anyone who wants to implement gamification principles and techniques into their products, workplace, and lifestyle will find this book useful.

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Networking For Dummies

Networking For Dummies by Doug Lowe

Set up a secure network at home or the office   Fully revised to cover Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, this new edition of the trusted Networking For Dummies helps both beginning network administrators and home users to set up and maintain a network. Updated coverage of broadband and wireless technologies, as well as storage and back-up procedures, ensures that you’ll learn how to build a wired or wireless network, secure and optimize it, troubleshoot problems, and much more.  From connecting to the Internet and setting up a wireless network to solving networking problems and backing up your data—this #1 bestselling guide covers it all. Build a wired or wireless network Secure and optimize your network Set up a server and manage Windows user accounts Use the cloud—safely  Written by a seasoned technology author—and jam-packed with tons of helpful step-by-step instructions—this is the book network administrators and everyday computer users will turn to again and again.

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SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide by Dory Willer, William H. Truesdell & William D. Kelly

Take the SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exams with complete confidence This integrated exam preparation system delivers 100% coverage of all topics for both the SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exams. To aid in self-study, each chapter includes Exam Tips that highlight key information, summaries that reinforce salient points, and end-of-chapter questions that are accurate to the content and format of the real tests. Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, this comprehensive reference serves as a study tool AND a valuable on-the-job reference that will serve HR professionals well beyond the exams. SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide features real-world examples and sidebars that offer insight and call out potentially harmful situations. • Written by a team of HR professionals and experienced educators • Features full coverage of all functional areas within the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge (BoCK) Electronic content includes: • Test engine that provides full-length SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP practice exams as well as customized quizzes by exam topic

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Service Games: The Rise and Fall of SEGA

Service Games: The Rise and Fall of SEGA by Sam Pettus

Starting with its humble beginnings in the 1950's and ending with its swan-song, the Dreamcast, in the early 2000’s, this is the complete history of Sega as a console maker. Before home computers and video game consoles, before the internet and social networking, and before motion controls and smartphones, there was Sega. Destined to fade into obscurity over time, Sega would help revolutionize and change video games, computers and how we interact with them, and the internet as we know it. Riding the cutting edge of technology at every step, only to rise too close to the sun and plummet, Sega would eventually change the face of entertainment, but it’s the story of how it got there that’s all the fun. So take a ride, experience history, and enjoy learning about one of the greatest and most influential companies of all time. Complete with system specifications, feature and marketing descriptions, unusual factoids, almost 300 images, and now enhanced Europe specific details, exclusive interviews, and more make this the definitive history of Sega available. Read and learn about the company that holds a special place in every gamer’s heart.

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Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn

Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn Develop machine learning and deep learning models with Python by Sebastian Raschka, Yuxi (Hayden) Liu & Vahid Mirjalili

This book of the bestselling and widely acclaimed Python Machine Learning series is a comprehensive guide to machine and deep learning using PyTorch s simple to code framework. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format. Key Features Learn applied machine learning with a solid foundation in theoryClear, intuitive explanations take you deep into the theory and practice of Python machine learningFully updated and expanded to cover PyTorch, transformers, XGBoost, graph neural networks, and best practices Book Description Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn is a comprehensive guide to machine learning and deep learning with PyTorch. It acts as both a step-by-step tutorial and a reference you'll keep coming back to as you build your machine learning systems. Packed with clear explanations, visualizations, and examples, the book covers all the essential machine learning techniques in depth. While some books teach you only to follow instructions, with this machine learning book, we teach the principles allowing you to build models and applications for yourself. Why PyTorch? PyTorch is the Pythonic way to learn machine learning, making it easier to learn and simpler to code with. This book explains the essential parts of PyTorch and how to create models using popular libraries, such as PyTorch Lightning and PyTorch Geometric. You will also learn about generative adversarial networks (GANs) for generating new data and training intelligent agents with reinforcement learning. Finally, this new edition is expanded to cover the latest trends in deep learning, including graph neural networks and large-scale transformers used for natural language processing (NLP). This PyTorch book is your companion to machine learning with Python, whether you're a Python developer new to machine learning or want to deepen your knowledge of the latest developments. What you will learn Explore frameworks, models, and techniques for machines to learn from dataUse scikit-learn for machine learning and PyTorch for deep learningTrain machine learning classifiers on images, text, and moreBuild and train neural networks, transformers, and boosting algorithmsDiscover best practices for evaluating and tuning modelsPredict continuous target outcomes using regression analysisDig deeper into textual and social media data using sentiment analysis Who this book is for If you have a good grasp of Python basics and want to start learning about machine learning and deep learning, then this is the book for you. This is an essential resource written for developers and data scientists who want to create practical machine learning and deep learning applications using scikit-learn and PyTorch. Before you get started with this book, you’ll need a good understanding of calculus, as well as linear algebra.

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JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies

JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies by Chris Minnick

A developer’s resource to learning one of the most-used scripting languages JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies saves you shelf space by offering a complete introduction to JavaScript and how it’s used in the real world. This book serves up JavaScript coding basics before diving into the tools, libraries, frameworks, and runtime environments new and experienced coders need to know. Start by learning the basics of JavaScript and progress through the techniques and tools used by professional JavaScript developers, even if you’ve never written code before. You also get the details of today’s hottest libraries and frameworks—React.js, Vue.js, Svelte, and Node.js.  Learn the basics of web and application development with the JavaScript language Grasp the similarities and differences between React.js, Vue.js, and Svelte Discover how to write server-side JavaScript and how to access databases with Node.js Gain a highly marketable skill, with one of the most popular coding languages Launch or further your career as a coder with easy-to-follow instruction This is the go-to Dummies guide for future and current coders who need an all-inclusive guide JavaScript. This is the go-to Dummies guide for future and current coders who need an all-inclusive guide to the world of JavaScript.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Administration Real World Skills for Red Hat Administrators by Sander van Vugt

The definitive guide to administering a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 network Linux professionals who need a go-to guide on version 6 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) will find what they need in this comprehensive Sybex book. It covers RHEL administration in detail, including how to set up and manage web and mail services, use RHEL in enterprise environments, secure it, optimize storage, configure for virtualization and high availability, and much more. It also provides a great study aid for those preparing for either the RHCSA or RHCE certification exam. Red Hat is the Linux market leader, and Red Hat administrators are in demand This Sybex guide is a comprehensive resource on Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and useful for those preparing for one of the Red Hat certification exams Covers setting up and managing web and mail services, using RHEL in enterprise environments, securing RHEL, and optimizing storage to fit your environment Explores advanced RHEL configurations, including virtualization and high availability Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Administration is the guide Linux professionals and Red Hat administrators need to stay current on the newest version.

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Generative Artificial Intelligence - Jerry Kaplan Cover Art

Generative Artificial Intelligence

Generative Artificial Intelligence What Everyone Needs to Know® by Jerry Kaplan

"AI expert Jerry Kaplan explains how generative AI will revolutionize virtually every human activity. Highly recommended." - Francis Fukuyama, Political scientist and author of The End of History and the Last Man Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) have created a new class of computer systems that exhibit astonishing proficiency on a wide variety of tasks with superhuman performance, producing novel text, images, music, and software by analyzing enormous collections of digitized information. Soon, these systems will provide expert medical care; offer legal advice; draft documents; write computer programs; tutor our children; and generate music and art. These advances will accelerate progress in science, art, and human knowledge, but they will also bring new dangers. Have we finally discovered the holy grail of AI - machines that match or exceed human intelligence? Which industries and professions will thrive, and which will wither? What risks and dangers will it pose? How can we ensure that these systems respect our ethical principles? Will the benefits be broadly distributed or accrue to a lucky few? How will GAI alter our political systems and international conflicts? Are we merely a stepping stone to a new form of non-biological life, or are we just getting better at building useful gadgets? Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know® equips readers with the knowledge to answer these pressing questions.

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CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management All-in-One Exam Guide - James Lee Haner Cover Art

CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management All-in-One Exam Guide

CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management All-in-One Exam Guide by James Lee Haner

Complete coverage of all objectives in the 2023 release of the CAPM exam Take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam with confidence using this highly effective self-study guide. Written by a project management expert and bestselling author, CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management All-in-One Exam Guide offers complete coverage of every objective on the current version of the test. To help you study, each chapter contains unique design elements that emphasize important points and aid in retention. An appendix, “50 Confusing Terms on the CAPM Exam,” will help you understand the differences in terms that sound similar but have different meanings. In addition, the book includes more than 450 practice questions along with detailed answer explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this comprehensive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference for project management professionals. Covers all exam topics, including: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies Agile Frameworks/Methodologies Business Analysis Frameworks Online content includes: Practice exams—test yourself by CAPM exam domain or take a complete exam Printable flash cards, word puzzles, and matching exercises for self-directed learning Printable CAPM memory card for on-the-go study

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Python Programming: Your Beginner Guide To Learn Python in 7 Days - Maurice J Thompson Cover Art

Python Programming: Your Beginner Guide To Learn Python in 7 Days

Python Programming: Your Beginner Guide To Learn Python in 7 Days by Maurice J Thompson

This book will help you to understand the basics of python in just 7 days. Code is the language of the future. And the time to learn the ins and outs of coding is now, unless of course you want to be left behind from the biggest revolution that mankind will witness.  So what does it take to be one of those who the masses will rely on to create products, change them and do a lot more with technology? Well, the secret is in learning programming languages because every electronic device runs on some sort of programming language.  The question then becomes; so which programming language should you at least prioritize to learn given that there are so many programming languages?  Well, if for whatever reason, you have been looking to learn programming or perhaps looking to improve your programming skills, Python programming language could be the best option you can get right now. It makes everything so easy! From the rich and well-designed standard library and built-ins to the availability of modules and numerous third-party open source libraries, very few programming languages can beat it.  Particularly, if you are a beginner who is looking to dip his or her feet into programming, you need to learn a simple language that is easy to understand and that has easy to maintain code. You need to learn a programming language that runs on all key operating systems such as Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft windows, and one that is more reliable (does not contain pointers, which is case with other languages based on C). You need to learn Python. Python will provide you all that, and since new platforms like Raspberry Pi are Python based, learning Python will place you at an ideal place where you can enjoy the internet of things of opportunities and anyway (in case you have not yet noticed), Python's popularity for the internet of things is really growing.   

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How To Think About AI - Richard Susskind Cover Art

How To Think About AI

How To Think About AI A Guide For The Perplexed by Richard Susskind

Susskind tells the unfolding story of AI, explaining what it does and how it has evolved, offering unconventional views on its ups and downs. He suggests that the main error we make in thinking about AI is anthropomorphizing, that is, evaluating and discussing current and future AI systems by reference to humans.

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PCs for Dummies - Dan Gookin Cover Art

PCs for Dummies

PCs for Dummies by Dan Gookin

The bestselling PC reference on the planet—now available in its 13th edition Completely updated to cover the latest technology and software, the 13th edition of PCs For Dummies tackles using a computer in friendly, human terms. Focusing on the needs of the beginning computer user, while also targeting those who are familiar with PCs, but need to get up to speed on the latest version of Windows. This hands-on guide takes the dread out of working with a personal computer. Leaving painful jargon and confusing terminology behind, it covers Windows 9 OS, connecting to and using services and data in the cloud, and so much more. Written by Dan Gookin, the original For Dummies author, it tells you how to make a PC purchase, what to look for in a new PC, how to work with the latest operating system, ways to protect your files, what you can do online, media management tips, and even basic topics you're probably too shy to ask a friend about. Determine what you need in a PC and how to set it up Configure your PC, hook up a printer, and connect to the Internet Find your way around Windows 9 OS with ease and confidence Play movies and music, view photos, and explore social media If you're a first-time PC user at home or at work or just need to brush up on the latest technological advancements, the new edition of this bestselling guide gets you up and running fast.

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Python Object-Oriented Programming - Steven F. Lott & Dusty Phillips Cover Art

Python Object-Oriented Programming

Python Object-Oriented Programming Build robust and maintainable object-oriented Python applications and libraries, 4th Edition by Steven F. Lott & Dusty Phillips

A comprehensive guide to exploring modern Python through data structures, design patterns, and effective object-oriented techniques Key Features Build an intuitive understanding of object-oriented design, from introductory to mature programsLearn the ins and outs of Python syntax, libraries, and best practicesExamine a machine-learning case study at the end of each chapter Book Description Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a popular design paradigm in which data and behaviors are encapsulated in such a way that they can be manipulated together. Python Object-Oriented Programming, Fourth Edition dives deep into the various aspects of OOP, Python as an OOP language, common and advanced design patterns, and hands-on data manipulation and testing of more complex OOP systems. These concepts are consolidated by open-ended exercises, as well as a real-world case study at the end of every chapter, newly written for this edition. All example code is now compatible with Python 3.9+ syntax and has been updated with type hints for ease of learning. Steven and Dusty provide a comprehensive, illustrative tour of important OOP concepts, such as inheritance, composition, and polymorphism, and explain how they work together with Python's classes and data structures to facilitate good design. In addition, the book also features an in-depth look at Python's exception handling and how functional programming intersects with OOP. Two very powerful automated testing systems, unittest and pytest, are introduced. The final chapter provides a detailed discussion of Python's concurrent programming ecosystem. By the end of the book, you will have a thorough understanding of how to think about and apply object-oriented principles using Python syntax and be able to confidently create robust and reliable programs. What you will learn Implement objects in Python by creating classes and defining methodsExtend class functionality using inheritanceUse exceptions to handle unusual situations cleanlyUnderstand when to use object-oriented features, and more importantly, when not to use themDiscover several widely used design patterns and how they are implemented in PythonUncover the simplicity of unit and integration testing and understand why they are so importantLearn to statically type check your dynamic codeUnderstand concurrency with asyncio and how it speeds up programs Who this book is for If you are new to object-oriented programming techniques, or if you have basic Python skills and wish to learn how and when to correctly apply OOP principles in Python, this is the book for you. Moreover, if you are an object-oriented programmer coming from other languages or seeking a leg up in the new world of Python, you will find this book a useful introduction to Python. Minimal previous experience with Python is necessary.

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