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Enshittification - Cory Doctorow Cover Art

Enshittification

Enshittification Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It by Cory Doctorow

Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for Nonfiction Enshittification: It’s not just you—the internet sucks now. It’s been enshittified . That was no accident, and it’s not gonna fix itself. Here’s how we’ll disenshittify it so we can have a new, good internet. We are all living through the Enshittocene—the Great Enshittening—a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are being turned into giant piles of shit. It’s frustrating. Demoralizing. Even terrifying. The once-glorious internet has degenerated into “platforms” that rose to dominance because they delivered convenient and delightful services efficiently and reliably. But once we were locked in to those services, the tech bosses turned on us, relying on our dependency to keep us using the services even as they got worse and worse. The platform bosses did the same to the companies that had flocked to their services to sell stuff to us. Once we were all locked in—businesses and users—the tech companies stripped out all utility, save the bare minimum needed to stave off total collapse. In Enshittification , Cory Doctorow shows us where it comes from: not the iron laws of economics, or the great forces of history, but specific policy choices made by powerful people who ignored every warning about the consequences of those choices. These are choices that can be undone. Enshittification is a Big Tech disassembly manual, a road map for the seizure of the means of computation. It is a diagnosis, and it is a cure. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Designing Data-Intensive Applications The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems by Martin Kleppmann & Chris Riccomini

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What are the right choices for your application? How do you make sense of all these buzzwords? In this second edition, authors Martin Kleppmann and Chris Riccomini build on the foundation laid in the acclaimed first edition, integrating new technologies and emerging trends. You'll be guided through the maze of decisions and trade-offs involved in building a modern data system, learn how to choose the right tools for your needs, and understand the fundamentals of distributed systems. Peer under the hood of the systems you already use, and learn to use them more effectively Make informed decisions by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different tools Learn how major cloud services are designed for scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency Understand the core principles upon which modern databases are built

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Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2027

Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2027 by Daniel John Stine

• Starts at an introductory level • Project based tutorials design a house from start to finish • Helps you prepare for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2027 is designed for users completely new to Autodesk Revit. This text takes a project based approach to learning Autodesk Revit’s architectural tools in which you develop a single family residence all the way to photorealistic renderings like the one on the cover. The lessons begin with a basic introduction to Autodesk Revit 2027. The first four chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and many of the common menus and tools. Throughout the rest of the book a residential building is created and most of Autodesk Revit’s tools and features are covered in greater detail. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, floor plans, renderings, construction sets, etc. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2027 2.   Lake Cabin: Floor Plan 3.   Overview of Linework and Modify Tools 4.   Drawing 2D Architectural Objects 5.   Floor Plan (First Floor) 6.   Floor Plans (Second Floor and Basement Plans) 7.   Annotation 8.   Roof 9.   Floor Systems and Reflected Ceiling Plans 10. Elevations 11. Sections 12. Interior Design 13. Schedules 14. Site Tools and Photo-Realistic Rendering 15. Construction Documents Set       Index

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Outrage Machine

Outrage Machine How Tech Amplifies Discontent, Disrupts Democracy—And What We Can Do About It by Tobias Rose-Stockwell

An invaluable guide to understanding how the internet has broken our brains—and what we can do to fix it. "Vivid and unforgettable.” ―Jonathan Haidt, New York Times bestselling author of The Righteous Mind The original internet was not designed to make us upset, distracted, confused, and outraged. But something unexpected happened at the turn of the last decade, when a handful of small features were quietly launched at social media companies with little fanfare. Together, they triggered a cascading set of dramatic changes to how media, politics, and society itself operate—inadvertently creating an Outrage Machine we cannot ignore. Author, designer, and media researcher Tobias Rose-Stockwell shares the defining shifts caused by these technologies, and how they have ignited a society-wide crisis of trust. Drawing from cutting-edge research and vivid personal anecdotes, Rose-Stockwell illustrates how social media has bound us to an unprecedented system of public performance, training us to react rather than reflect, and attack rather than debate. Outrage Machine reveals the triggers and tactics used to exploit our anger, unpacking how these tools hack our deep tribal instincts and psychological vulnerabilities, and how they have become opportunistic platforms for authoritarians and a threat to democratic norms everywhere. But this book is not just about the problem. In a story spanning continents and generations, Rose-Stockwell explores how every new media technology disrupts our ability to make sense of the world, from the printing press to the telegraph, from radio to television. Outrage Machine situates social media within a historical cycle of confusion, violence, and emerging tolerance. Using clear language and powerful illustrations, this book reveals the magnitude of the challenges we face, while offering realistic solutions and a promising pathway out. "An absolutely urgent read.” ―Ryder Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Bullet Journal Method

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Building Safer Technology

Building Safer Technology A Field Guide to Failing Well by Yonatan Zunger, Lea Kissner, Neil Coles, Juan Hernandez, Harmony Mabrey & Phillip Misner

Failure is inevitable. Failing well is a skill. The era of "move fast and break things" is over. In a world where software and AI are woven into everything from power grids to the devices in our homes, failure is no longer a minor inconvenience—it's a critical business risk that can cost lives, paralyze economies, and erode trust. Building Safer Technology delivers a practical field guide to safety engineering, a practice dedicated to designing systems that are not only innovative but also fundamentally resilient. Go beyond theory and learn to implement safety practices directly into your workflows and organizational structure. This book provides concrete tools, mental models, and communication strategies for individuals and team leaders to build products that can withstand real-world chaos. You'll learn how to prevent failures and also how to manage them gracefully when they inevitably occur, preserving trust and turning crises into powerful learning opportunities. You will learn how to: Learn to apply the Safety Engineering Methodology, a four-step process to understand, analyze, and mitigate risk in any sociotechnical system. Identify and analyze potential failure modes in any product, from AI models to infrastructure, using real-world case studies like the Boeing 737 MAX and Zillow’s home-pricing algorithm. Develop robust mitigation plans and resiliency strategies that transform potential disasters into manageable, predictable events. Establish effective incident response processes that protect users, contain harm, and strengthen your systems after a crisis. Integrate safety into your organization's culture with proven techniques for measurement, accountability, and persuasive communication. Utilize ready-to-use templates for resiliency plans, risk strategies, and checklists for brainstorming failures. Stop reacting to disasters and start building systems that are designed to fail well.

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Being in the Age of AI

Being in the Age of AI A Guide to Personal Well-Being in the Era of Artificial Intelligence by Poonacha Machaiah

Being in the Age of AI  is a blueprint for reclaiming human agency in a world transformed by intelligent machines. As AI accelerates change across health, work, and society, it confronts us with a defining question: How do we protect and elevate our well-being as technology reshapes every part of our lives? Drawing on ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and next-generation AI systems, Poonacha Machaiah and Ara Suppiah offer a clear, actionable framework for thriving with clarity, purpose, and emotional resilience. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, they reveal how it can expand human creativity, strengthen mental and physical well-being, and cultivate a more compassionate, interconnected world. This book invites you to move beyond passive adaptation and become an intentional architect of your technological future—turning AI into a catalyst for personal transformation and global flourishing. Insightful, practical, and deeply engaging, it is a guide for anyone who seeks to lead, create, and truly thrive in the age of intelligent systems.

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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late by Cory Doctorow

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER National Indie Bestseller "[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book Review A short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification . In modern tech parlance, a centaur is a person who is able to use technology to be a better, more productive version of themself. A reverse centaur is a person who is forced by technology to work at an inhuman pace—a driver made to deliver all day long, nonstop; a warehouse worker made to work without food or bathroom breaks; a programmer made to crank out impossible amounts of code. The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI is not another anti-AI screed. Cory Doctorow uses AI in his work every day. As a creative person, he has no moral or dogmatic issue with AI—he thinks the technology is useful, even exciting, and full of potential. And yet. AI has arrived surrounded by unprecedented hype driven by a tech industry desperate to maintain its unprecedented valuation based on its own promises of endless financial growth. Despite the fact that almost all of AI’s real-world implementations have proved underwhelming, AI is projected to be worth more than $16 trillion—a number that only makes sense if AI replaces vast swathes of the wage-earning human workforce. To justify that level of “value,” every story about AI must be presented as inevitable, world-changing disruption. Even the tales of the robot apocalypse are a calculated attempt to bolster the fearsome power of AI. For Doctorow, it is imperative to see through that hype to the real story, to understand the technology not just for what it does, but for who it does it to and who it does it for. From that point of view, the story of AI is indeed dramatic and unprecedented, having generated an investment bubble so big that it endangers the entire world economy. In The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI —as he so successfully did in Enshittification —Doctorow recounts both how we found ourselves in this dire situation and how we can get through it, to a life “after” AI in which the tools work for us, not the other way around. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies - Eliezer Yudkowsky & Nate Soares Cover Art

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All by Eliezer Yudkowsky & Nate Soares

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | The New Yorker 's Best Books of 2025 | The Guardian 's Best Books of 2025 | A 2025 Booklist  Editors' Choice Pick The scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction—but it’s not too late to change course, as two of the field’s earliest researchers explain in this clarion call for humanity. "May prove to be the most important book of our time.”—Tim Urban, Wait But Why In 2023, hundreds of AI luminaries signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious risk of human extinction. Since then, the AI race has only intensified. Companies and countries are rushing to build machines that will be smarter than any person. And the world is devastatingly unprepared for what would come next.   For decades, two signatories of that letter—Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares—have studied how smarter-than-human intelligences will think, behave, and pursue their objectives. Their research says that sufficiently smart AIs will develop goals of their own that put them in conflict with us—and that if it comes to conflict, an artificial superintelligence would crush us. The contest wouldn’t even be close.   How could a machine superintelligence wipe out our entire species? Why would it want to? Would it want anything at all? In this urgent book, Yudkowsky and Soares walk through the theory and the evidence, present one possible extinction scenario, and explain what it would take for humanity to survive.    The world is racing to build something truly new under the sun. And if anyone builds it, everyone dies. “The best no-nonsense, simple explanation of the AI risk problem I've ever read.”—Yishan Wong, Former CEO of Reddit

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AutoCAD 2026 for the Interior Designer

AutoCAD 2026 for the Interior Designer AutoCAD for Mac and PC by Dean Muccio

• No prior AutoCAD experience is required • Created specifically for interior designers and classroom use • Uses interior space planning tutorials • Focused around a hotel suite project • Covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs Focused around a hotel suite project, AutoCAD 2026 for the Interior Designer provides the Interior Design student with a non-intimidating, tutorial based approach to learning the Autodesk AutoCAD program. It accomplishes this by taking students that have no computer design experience from simple commands to complete projects in this single-semester sized text. This well organized and progressive approach to learning AutoCAD sets this text apart from others. To support all users, this book covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs. The emphasis of this book is on easy to understand descriptions and instructions, allowing the non-technical, artistic, visual learning Interior Design student to quickly get past the fear of using the computer to produce drawings. The focus is entirely on the use of AutoCAD for the Interior Design field and not simply architectural drawings. Chapters alternate between command descriptions, which are organized by a command set category, and tutorials. This allows students to easily refer back to command descriptions without hunting through a tutorial that introduces commands as it progresses. The emphasis is on the practical use of commands using the AutoCAD ribbon workspace, rather than the multiple (and seldom used) command options. Multiple tutorials of the hotel suite, which include floor plan, elevation views, dimensioning, and plotting, provide a practical application of the commands learned in the preceding chapters. Completely dimensioned drawings are provided at the beginning of each tutorial so that the advanced student, or an instructor led class, can complete them without going through the step-by-step process. This textbook is classroom proven, and relevant interior design homework problems are provided. After completing this book, the student will be able to create all their 2-D Interior Design work using Autodesk AutoCAD. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with AutoCAD 2.   Setting up and Intro to AutoCAD 3.   Commands - Set 1: Drawing Constructions - Getting Started 4.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 1 5.   Commands - Set 2: Working with Your Drawing 6.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 2 7.   Commands - Set 3: Laying out Your Drawing for Printing 8.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 3 9.   Commands - Set 4: Re-Using Objects and Getting Organized 10. Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 4 11. Commands - Set 5: Annotating Your Drawing 12. Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 5 13. Commands - Set 6: Creating and Editing Schedules 14. Commands - Set 7: Creating Curves and Rendering 15. Miscellaneous - Techniques, Commands and Options      Index

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Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026

Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 Introduction to Building Information Modeling for Interior Designers by Daniel John Stine & Maria Delgado Ph.D.

• A Revit guide tailored for interior designers • Uses beginner friendly, project-based tutorials • Teaches you how to bring your interior design visions to life with precision and efficiency • Prepares you for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User exam Discover how Revit empowers interior designers to iterate faster, visualize in 3D, and produce error-free deliverables from day one. Meticulously crafted for both students and professionals, this book will teach you to use Revit the way interior designers actually work, regardless of your prior experience. In this project-driven guide you’ll plan, model and document every detail of a two-story law office. This book uses an engaging, tutorial-style approach centered around developing the interior of a two-story law office. You'll begin with a provided architectural model, complete with established columns, beams, exterior walls, and structural elements, allowing you to dive straight into the intricacies of interior design rather than architectural modeling. The chapters are structured chronologically, mirroring the typical design process, to help you efficiently develop your design ideas and skills. The first chapter introduces you to Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and essential file-management tasks such as opening, saving, and starting new projects. In the next two chapters you will develop core modeling skills, learning to create essential elements like walls, doors, and windows. These core chapters demonstrate Revit’s powerful capabilities and sets the stage for deeper exploration throughout the rest of the book. As you progress, the focus shifts to interior specialization, where you'll develop every facet of the law-office interior. You will navigate the 3D model, create and manage materials, and lay out spaces using walls, doors, and windows. As the design evolves, selected areas of the office serve as hands-on laboratories for practicing key Revit commands and workflows. By the end of the book, you will confidently model floor finishes, ceilings with soffits, casework, a custom reception desk, restrooms, furniture, and lighting. You will also generate tags, schedules, and photorealistic renderings, equipping you with a portfolio-ready project and a solid grasp of professional documentation. Whether you are a faculty member searching for a complete BIM curriculum, a student preparing for certification, or a practicing designer moving from 2D CAD or SketchUp to a collaborative Revit workflow, Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 delivers the step-by-step instruction, multimedia support and depth of reference you need to create inspired interiors that are accurately documented, beautifully rendered and BIM-ready. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2026 2.   Model Navigation 3.   Quick Start: Small Office 4.   Revit Materials 5.   Programming 6.   Floor Plans 7.   Curtain Wall 8.   Stairs and Railings 9.   Ceilings 10. Work Room and Lunch Room 11. Toilet Room Design 12. Floors 13. Custom Reception Desk and Sign 14. Furniture, Groups and Design Options 15. Detailing 16. Schedules 17. Lighting and Rendering 18. Sheets and Revisions 19. Introduction to Phasing and Worksharing 20. Introduction to Revit Content Creation      Appendix A: Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Introduction

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Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2026 - Level I - Alejandro Reyes Cover Art

Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2026 - Level I

Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2026 - Level I Parts, Assemblies, Drawings, SOLIDWORKS Visualize and SimulationXpress by Alejandro Reyes

• Designed to teach new users the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SOLIDWORKS • Focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of individual commands • Covers commands found on the CSWA exam and includes a practice test This book is intended to help new users learn the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques in an easy to follow guide.It is a great starting point for those new to SOLIDWORKS or as a teaching aid in classroom training to become familiar with the software’s interface, basic commands and strategies as users complete a series of models while learning different ways to accomplish a particular task. By the end of this book, you will have a strong understanding of the SOLIDWORKS interface and the most commonly used commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing after completing a series of components and their 2D drawings complete with Bill of Materials. The book focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of focusing on individual software commands or operations, which are generally simple enough to learn. Throughout this book the author introduces you to new commands that are required to pass the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate exam, as listed on the SOLIDWORKS website. A dedicated chapter provides you with details about the exam, as well as a practice test to help you prepare for the actual exam. SOLIDWORKS is an easy to use CAD software that includes many time saving tools that will enable new and experienced users to complete design tasks faster than before. Most commands covered in this book have advanced options, which may not be covered in this book. This is meant to be a starting point to help new users to learn the basic and most frequently used commands. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   The SOLIDWORKS Interface 2.   Part Modeling 3.   Special Features: Sweep, Loft and Wrap 4.   Detail Drawing 5.   Assembly Modeling 6.   Assembly and Design Table Drawings 7.   Animation and Rendering 8.   Analysis: SimulationXpress 9.   CSWA: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Practice Test 10. Collaboration: eDrawings      Appendix      Index

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SOLIDWORKS 2026 and Engineering Graphics

SOLIDWORKS 2026 and Engineering Graphics An Integrated Approach by Randy H. Shih

• Combines engineering graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2026 instruction • Uses a tutorial style with step-by-step instructions • Contains numerous exercises and review questions designed for classroom use • Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam • Includes SOLIDWORKS models of the sketching exercises to aid students' visualization • Features a chapter introducing you to 3D printing SOLIDWORKS 2026 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach combines an introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2026 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. What’s more, the exercises in this book cover the performance tasks that are included on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Examination. Reference guides located at the front of the book and in each chapter show where these performance tasks are covered. The primary goal of SOLIDWORKS 2026 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach is to introduce the aspects of Engineering Graphics with the use of modern Computer Aided Design package – SOLIDWORKS 2026. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. The chapters in this text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important concepts of Engineering Graphics, as well as in-depth discussions of parametric feature-based CAD techniques. This textbook contains a series of sixteen chapters, with detailed step-by-step tutorial style lessons, designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the graphics language used in all branches of technical industry. This book does not attempt to cover all of SOLIDWORKS 2026’s features, only to provide an introduction to the software. It is intended to help you establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4.   Geometric Constructions 5.   Feature Design Tree 6.   Geometric Construction Tools 7.   Orthographic Projections and Multiview Constructions 8.   Dimensioning and Notes 9.   Tolerancing and Fits 10. Pictorials and Sketching 11. Section Views & Symmetrical Features in designs 12. Auxiliary Views and Reference Geometry 13. Introduction to 3D Printing 14. Threads and Fasteners 15. Assembly Modeling and Working Drawings 16. CSWA Exam Preparation      Appendix      Index

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Large Language Models

Large Language Models by Stephan Raaijmakers

An in-depth history of Large Language Models—and what their ubiquity, disruption, and creativity mean from a wider sociopolitical perspective. In November 2022, ChatGPT swept the globe with a mixed frenzy of excitement and anxiety. Was this a step closer to reaching singularity or just another marvel in machine learning? Author Stephan Raaijmakers provides a comprehensive introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs), describing what exactly they are capable of from a technical and creative standpoint. This concise volume covers everything from the architecture of LLM neural networks to the limitations of LLMs to how our governments can regulate this technology. In explaining how exactly LLMs learn from data sets, Raaijmakers defangs the more sensational arguments we may be familiar with. Instead, he offers a more grounded approach to how this groundbreaking—and increasingly ubiquitous—form of artificial intelligence will shape our society for years to come.

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Destination CISSP

Destination CISSP by Rob Witcher, John Berti, Lou Hablas & Nick Mitropoulos

NEW SECOND EDITION ALIGNED WITH ISC2'S 2024 EXAM OUTLINE. The goal of this concise study guide is simple: to help you confidently pass the CISSP exam and to provide you with a foundation of security knowledge that will equip you to be a better security professional as you navigate your career. We have written this guide to be as concise as possible while still providing sufficient, valuable, and relevant information to help you understand the concepts behind each domain that makes up the CISSP certification. We have created hundreds of diagrams and summary tables and highlighted the core concepts to know for each section - all to make the daunting task of CISSP exam preparation as easy as possible. Our collective wisdom from decades in the trenches of security, working with ISC2, developing official curricula and official guides, teaching thousands of CISSP classes, and guiding tens of thousands of students to passing the CISSP exam has been distilled to create this concise guide to the CISSP exam.

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Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach by David C. Planchard

• Covers engineering graphics and SOLIDWORKS 2025 in a step-by-step manner • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users • Contains a chapter on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate CSWA program • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 is the ultimate guide for students, designers, engineers, and professionals who want to master SOLIDWORKS. With a focus on combining the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a hands-on, project-based approach, this book takes you on a journey through 11 comprehensive chapters. Start by exploring the history of engineering graphics and manual sketching techniques, dive into orthographic projection, multi-view drawings, and dimensioning practices, and understand the evolution of CAD to the development of SOLIDWORKS. Then, master the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and CommandManager, learn how to create simple machine parts and complex assemblies, and how to use design tables, configurations, multi-sheet drawings, BOMs, and revision tables. With over 80 step-by-step activities, you'll develop eight parts, four sub-assemblies, three drawings, and six document templates. After developing your SOLIDWORKS skills in chapters 1-9, Chapter 10 fully prepares you for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam, providing detailed information on the curriculum and model knowledge required to ace the exam. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the exam itself, its intended audience, what to expect during the exam, and even get sample exam questions to help you prepare. Take your skills to the next level with Chapter 11, where you'll delve into the fascinating world of 3D printing! You'll discover the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing, and explore the fundamental concepts of 3D printer terminology, suitable filament materials, and general printing tips. Uncover the intricacies of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), STereoLithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer technologies, and get hands-on experience with preparing, saving, and printing a model on a Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printer. With desired outcomes and usage competencies listed for each chapter, you'll know your objectives up front and follow the step-by-step procedures to achieve your design goals. The author draws on his own industry experience and the knowledge of experts to provide real-world scenarios, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how SOLIDWORKS is used in industry. This book is designed to complement the SOLIDWORKS Tutorials in the SOLIDWORKS Help menu, making it the best resource for anyone looking to master SOLIDWORKS and engineering graphics. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   History of Engineering Graphics 2.   Isometric Projection and Multi View Drawings 3.   Dimensioning Practices, Scales, Tolerancing and Fasteners 4.   Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface 5.   Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Part Modeling 6.   Revolved Boss/Base Features 7.   Swept, Lofted, Rib, Mirror and Additional Features 8.   Assembly Modeling - Bottom-up Method 9.   Drawing Fundamentals 10. SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) Exam 11. Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing Fundamentals

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Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025

Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025 Introduction to Building Information Modeling for Interior Designers by Daniel John Stine

• Written specifically for interior designers • No previous experience with Autodesk Revit is required • Uses a project based, tutorial style approach • Helps you prepare for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam The intent of this book is to provide the interior design student a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. These skills can then be applied to enhance professional development in both academia and industry. The overall premise of the book is to help you learn Revit while developing the interior of a two story law office. At the start of the book you are provided an architectural model with established columns, beams, exterior walls, minimal interior walls and roofs in which to work. This allows more emphasis to be placed on interior design rather than primary architectural elements. The chapters' chronology generally follows the typical design process. You will find this book helps you more accurately and efficiently develop your design ideas and skills. The first chapter introduces you to Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the basics of opening, saving and creating a new project. The second provides a quick introduction to modeling basic elements in Revit including walls, doors, windows and more. This chapter is designed to show you how powerful Revit truly is and to get you excited for the rest of the book. The remainder of the book is spent developing the interior space of the law office with an established space program. You will learn how to view and navigate within the provided 3D architectural model, manage and create materials and develop spaces with walls, doors and windows. Once all the spaces are added to the model, several areas are explored and used as the basis to cover Revit commands and workflows. At the end of this tutorial, you will be able to model floor finishes, ceilings with soffits, casework, custom reception desk, restrooms, furniture and light fixtures. Additional features such as tags, schedules and photorealistic rendering will be covered. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2025 2.   Model Navigation 3.   Quick Start: Small Office 4.   Revit Materials 5.   Programming 6.   Floor Plans 7.   Curtain Wall 8.   Stairs and Railings 9.   Ceilings 10. Break Room and Work Room 11. Toilet Room Design 12. Floors 13. Custom Reception Desk and Sign 14. Furniture, Groups and Design Options 15. Detailing 16. Schedules 17. Lighting and Rendering 18. Sheets and Revisions 19. Introduction to Phasing and Worksharing 20. Introduction to Revit Content Creation      Appendix A: Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Introduction

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AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals

AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals by Randy H. Shih & Luke Jumper

• Designed for users new to CAD • Uses step-by-step tutorials to teach you 2D drawing using AutoCAD • Covers the performance tasks found on the AutoCAD 2026 Certified User Examination The primary goal of AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is to introduce the aspects of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. This text covers AutoCAD 2026 and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings. This textbook contains a series of twelve tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to AutoCAD 2026. It takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important 2D CAD techniques and concepts. This text is also helpful to AutoCAD users upgrading from a previous release of the software. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. The 2D-CAD techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages such as Autodesk Inventor. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD 2026, the better you learn the software. With this in mind, each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. This book is intended to help readers establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. AutoCAD 2026 Certified User Examination The content of AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the AutoCAD 2026 Certified User Examination. Special reference guides show you where the performance tasks are covered in the book. Table of Contents      AutoCAD Certified User Examination Reference Guide      Introduction: Getting Started 1.   AutoCAD 2D Fundamentals 2.   Basic Object Construction Tools 3.   Geometric Construction and Editing Tools 4.   Object Properties and Organization 5.   Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings 6.   Basic Dimensioning and Notes 7.   Symmetrical Features and Templates 8.   Parametric Drawing Tools 9.   Auxiliary Views and Editing with GRIPS 10. Section Views 11. Assembly Drawings and Blocks 12. AutoCAD 2D Isometric Drawings      Index

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AutoCAD 2024 for the Interior Designer

AutoCAD 2024 for the Interior Designer AutoCAD for Mac and PC by Dean Muccio

• No prior AutoCAD experience is required • Created specifically for interior designers and classroom use • Uses interior space planning tutorials • Focused around a hotel suite project • Covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs Focused around a hotel suite project, AutoCAD 2024 for the Interior Designer provides the Interior Design student with a non-intimidating, tutorial based approach to learning the AutoCAD program. It accomplishes this by taking students that have no computer design experience from simple commands to complete projects in this single-semester sized text. This well organized and progressive approach to learning AutoCAD sets this text apart from others. To support all users, this book covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs. The emphasis of this book is on easy to understand descriptions and instructions, allowing the non-technical, artistic, visual learning Interior Design student to quickly get past the fear of using the computer to produce drawings. The focus is entirely on the use of AutoCAD for the Interior Design field and not simply architectural drawings. Chapters alternate between command descriptions, which are organized by a command set category, and tutorials. This allows students to easily refer back to command descriptions without hunting through a tutorial that introduces commands as it progresses. The emphasis is on the practical use of commands using the AutoCAD ribbon workspace, rather than the multiple (and seldom used) command options. Multiple tutorials of the hotel suite, which include floor plan, elevation views, dimensioning, and plotting, provide a practical application of the commands learned in the preceding chapters. Completely dimensioned drawings are provided at the beginning of each tutorial so that the advanced student, or an instructor led class, can complete them without going through the step-by-step process. This textbook is classroom proven, and relevant interior design homework problems are provided. After completing this book, the student will be able to create all their 2-D Interior Design work using AutoCAD. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with AutoCAD 2.   Setting up and Intro to AutoCAD 3.   Commands - Set 1: Drawing Constructions - Getting Started 4.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 1 5.   Commands - Set 2: Working with Your Drawing 6.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 2 7.   Commands - Set 3: Laying out Your Drawing for Printing 8.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 3 9.   Commands - Set 4: Re-Using Objects and Getting Organized 10. Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 4 11. Commands - Set 5: Annotating Your Drawing 12. Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 5 13. Commands - Set 6: Creating and Editing Schedules 14. Commands - Set 7: Creating Curves and Rendering 15. Miscellaneous - Techniques, Commands and Options       Index

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An Engineer's Introduction to Programming with MATLAB 2019 - Shawna Lockhart Cover Art

An Engineer's Introduction to Programming with MATLAB 2019

An Engineer's Introduction to Programming with MATLAB 2019 by Shawna Lockhart

• Designed for people with no computer programming background  • Teaches computer programming concepts using the MATLAB environment  • Learn-by-doing tutorial approach  • Extrapolates the MATLAB language to other popular programming languages  This book accomplishes two things simultaneously: it teaches you to use the latest version of the powerful MATLAB programming environment, and it teaches you core, transferable programming skills that will make you feel at home with most procedural programming languages. MATLAB has been in existence for more than 30 years and is used by millions of engineers, scientists, and students worldwide, both for its depth and its easy usability. With dozens of specialized toolboxes available beyond the core program, as well as its companion program Simulink for simulation and model-based design, MATLAB can serve as an invaluable aid throughout your career. Unlike many MATLAB books, ours assumes no prior experience in computer programming. Using an approachable tone, we take you from the simplest variables through complex examples of data visualization and curve fitting. Each chapter builds on the last, presenting an in-depth tutorial on a focused concept central to programming, using the MATLAB language, but applicable to countless other popular and in-demand languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, R, and Python. We'll ask you to perform short exercises as we work through each chapter, followed by more end-to-end exercises and mental challenges at the chapter's end. As the complexity of the concepts increases, the exercises present increasingly real-world engineering challenges to match. Once you've completed An Engineer's Introduction to Programming with MATLAB 2019, you will have a solid foundation in computer programming forms and concepts and a comfort with the MATLAB environment and programming language. We believe that you'll enjoy both gaining and having that knowledge, and that you'll be able to use it almost immediately with your other coursework. This book includes • Step-by-step tutorials written to help the novice user become proficient using MATLAB  • A Getting Started chapter for configuring MATLAB for use with the tutorials  • Organization and a level suitable for a first year introductory engineering course  • Updates for the MATLAB 2019a release.  • Tips offering suggestions and warnings as you progress through the book  • Key Terms and Key Commands listed to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial  • An index to help you easily look up topics  • Exercises at the end of each tutorial providing challenges to a range of abilities.  Table of Contents       Getting Started  1.   Introduction to MATLAB  2.   Programming Basics: Operators & Variables  3.   Programming Basics: Arrays, Structures & Tables  4.   Programming Basics: Looping and Conditionals  5.   Matrices  6.   Functions and Scripts  7.   Debugging and Error Handling  8.   Importing and Exporting Data  9.   Plotting and Data Visualization  10. MATLAB ToolBoxes: Curve Fitting  11. Symbolic Math        Index

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Deep Thinking

Deep Thinking Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins by Garry Kasparov & Mig Greengard

Garry Kasparov gives his account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans. "This important and optimistic book explains what we as humans are uniquely qualified to do. Instead of wringing our hands about robots, we should all read this book and embrace the future." —Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk It was a watershed moment in the history of technology: the dawn of a new era in artificial intelligence: a machine capable of beating the reigning human champion at this most cerebral game. That moment was more than a century in the making, and in this breakthrough book, Kasparov reveals his astonishing side of the story for the first time. He describes how it felt to strategize against an implacable, untiring opponent with the whole world watching, and recounts the history of machine intelligence through the microcosm of chess, considered by generations of scientific pioneers to be a key to unlocking the secrets of human and machine cognition. Kasparov uses his unrivaled experience to look into the future of intelligent machines and sees it bright with possibility. As many critics decry artificial intelligence as a menace, particularly to human jobs, Kasparov shows how humanity can rise to new heights with the help of our most extraordinary creations, rather than fear them. Deep Thinking is a tightly argued case for technological progress, from the man who stood at its precipice with his own career at stake.

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Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 12

Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 12 An Introduction to Creo Parametric 12 by Randy H. Shih

• Covers solid modeling and parametric modeling with Creo Parametric 12.0 • Guides you from creating basic shapes to building intelligent solid models and multi-view drawings • Uses a hands-on, exercise intensive, tutorial style approach • Includes coverage of Creo Animation, advanced assembly modeling, and sheet metal design • Contains a chapter on 3D printing The primary goal of Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 12 is to introduce the aspects of Solid Modeling and Parametric Modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for any student or professional wanting to learn to use Creo Parametric. This text covers Creo Parametric and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent solid models and creating multi-view drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important Parametric Modeling techniques and concepts. This textbook contains a series of 13 tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to Creo Parametric. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using Creo Parametric, the better you learn the software. With this in mind, each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. This book will provide you with a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. This book also introduces you to the general principles of 3D printing including a brief history of 3D printing, the types of 3D printing technologies, commonly used filaments, and the basic procedure for printing a 3D model. 3D printing makes it easier than ever for anyone to start turning their designs into physical objects and by the end of this book you will be ready to start printing out your own designs. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 2.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 3.   Model History Tree 4.   Constraints and Parametric Relations 5.   Parent/Child Relationships 6.   Datum Features, 3D Annotation, and Part Drawings 7.   Introduction to 3D Printing 8.   Symmetrical Features in Designs 9.   Three Dimensional Construction Tools 10. Basic Sheet Metal Designs 11. Advanced Modeling Tools 12. Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together 13. Advanced Assembly Modeling and Animation      Appendix      Index

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Sutskever's List

Sutskever's List Foundational ideas of modern AI by Richard Heimann

Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning. "A perspective the field has needed. Sutskever’s List delivers it with care and historical accuracy.” —Yanping Huang, Google Sutskever’s List is a guided intellectual journey through the ideas that made modern AI suddenly possible. Each chapter is anchored in specific papers, books, or other sources from Sutskever’s list. The papers themselves are not the focus. Instead, the author uses them as entry points into the larger breakthroughs, arguments, interconnections, and shifts in thinking that transformed the field. It begins with AlexNet, where data, GPUs, and training craft made neural networks impossible to dismiss, then moves to ResNet, where depth becomes a superpower rather than a liability. From there, the story accelerates through sequence models, speech systems, attention, Transformers, and hyperscale, showing how AI escaped older bottlenecks and became built to grow. Later chapters ask whether these systems can reason, why simplicity can emerge from complexity, and what intelligence and safety mean once AI capabilities begin to feel uncanny. Reviewers praise Heimann’s “exquisitely deep, detailed, and nuanced knowledge” and the “massive amount of gold material” gathered here. Yet the book remains remarkably easy to read, turning difficult papers into a “guided initiation those papers were never designed to provide on their own.” As you go, you’ll understand how abstract lab results have translated into real-world consequences, including shifting architectures and internal organizational politics. With lucid explanations of the core technologies of AI as defined in Sutskever’s collection of seminal papers, Heimann explores common engineering choices, evaluating the strengths and limits of deep learning without falling for hype or cynicism. Complex concepts are clarified through relevant examples, vivid anecdotes, and practical engineering insights. Each of the core papers examined in Sutskever’s List represents a crucial steppingstone in the evolution of the AI. You’ll love how Richard Heimann combines a deep technical background with a journalistic eye, never losing sight of practical considerations and providing a stepping off point to understand where the technology goes next. Sutskever’s List features nine chapters, an epilogue, and a practical appendix, smoothly blending technical instruction with cultural and historical context. The result is a logically flowing book that remains highly accessible, navigable, and technically deep without requiring the reader to have a specialist’s background. What's inside • Decoding landmark AI papers from AlexNet to transformers • Understanding scaling laws, reasoning models, and AI safety • Engineering patterns that scale from research to real-world systems About the reader For anyone interested in modern AI and deep learning. No specialist knowledge required. About the author Richard Heimann has honed his deep AI and machine learning expertise across technical and strategic roles in industry, academia, and government. He excels at translating complex ideas into clear, engaging insights for audiences from practitioners to policymakers. Table of Contents 1 What did Ilya see? 2 The AlexNet moment 3 ResNet revolution 4 Deep learning accelerates 5 Attention is all you need 6 The birth of hyperscale 7 The pivot to reasoning 8 Simplicity, hidden in complexity 9 Safe superintelligence Epilogue: The missing pieces Appendix: Design patterns for engineers

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Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2027

Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2027 by Daniel John Stine

• Starts at an introductory level • Project based tutorials design an office building from start to finish Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2027 is designed for the architectural student using Revit 2027. The intent is to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of tools and techniques for use in both school and industry. This text takes a project-based approach to learning Revit's architectural tools in which you develop a three story office building. General building codes and industry standard conventions are covered in a way that is applicable to the current exercise. The first two chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and many of the common menus and tools of Revit 2027. A small office is created in chapter two to show you just how easy it is to get started using Autodesk Revit. By the end of chapter two you will be excited and prepared to take on a much larger project. Throughout the rest of the book you develop a three story office building. The drawings start with the floor plans and develop all the way to photo-realistic renderings like the one on the cover of this book. In these chapters many of the architectural tools and features of Revit 2027 are covered in greater detail. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2027 2.   Quick Start: Small Office 3.   Floor Plan (First Floor) 4.   Floor Plans (Second & Third Floors) 5.   Vertical Circulation 6.   Roof 7.   Floor Systems & Reflected Ceiling Plans 8.   Interior & Exterior Elevations 9.   Annotation 10. Sections & Details 11. Interior Design 12. Schedules 13. Site and Rendering 14. Construction Documents Set      Index

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Claude AI for Beginners

Claude AI for Beginners How to Use Claude to Write Better, Research Faster, and Boost Productivity by Nicholas Hunter

Claude AI for Beginners: How to Use Claude to Write Better, Research Faster, and Boost Productivity is a practical guide designed to help newcomers unlock the full potential of one of today's most capable AI assistants. Whether you're a student, professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about artificial intelligence, this book walks you through the fundamentals of using Claude to simplify everyday tasks and accomplish more in less time. Inside, you'll learn how to craft effective prompts, generate high-quality writing, summarize complex information, brainstorm creative ideas, and conduct research with greater speed and confidence. Step-by-step examples and real-world use cases demonstrate how Claude can support everything from emails and reports to content creation, planning, and problem-solving. Beyond the basics, the book explores strategies for improving productivity by integrating Claude into your daily workflow. You'll discover practical techniques for organizing information, refining your thinking, automating repetitive tasks, and collaborating more effectively with AI while maintaining accuracy and critical judgment. Clear, accessible, and beginner-friendly, Claude AI for Beginners provides the knowledge and confidence you need to start using Claude effectively from day one. Whether your goal is to save time, improve your work, or explore the possibilities of AI, this guide offers the tools to help you get started.

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The Pattern On The Stone

The Pattern On The Stone The Simple Ideas That Make Computers Work by W. Daniel Hillis

Most people are baffled by how computers work and assume that they will never understand them. What they don't realize -- and what Daniel Hillis's short book brilliantly demonstrates -- is that computers' seemingly complex operations can be broken down into a few simple parts that perform the same simple procedures over and over again. Computer wizard Hillis offers an easy-to-follow explanation of how data is processed that makes the operations of a computer seem as straightforward as those of a bicycle. Avoiding technobabble or discussions of advanced hardware, the lucid explanations and colorful anecdotes in The Pattern on the Stone go straight to the heart of what computers really do. Hillis proceeds from an outline of basic logic to clear descriptions of programming languages, algorithms, and memory. He then takes readers in simple steps up to the most exciting developments in computing today -- quantum computing, parallel computing, neural networks, and self-organizing systems. Written clearly and succinctly by one of the world's leading computer scientists, The Pattern on the Stone is an indispensable guide to understanding the workings of that most ubiquitous and important of machines: the computer.

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The Linux Command Line, 3rd Edition

The Linux Command Line, 3rd Edition A Complete Introduction by William Shotts

Banish Your Mouse. The Linux Command Line isn’t just a reference manual. It’s a complete education on how Linux really works. From your first tentative keystrokes to writing powerful shell scripts, you’ll build the confidence and understanding to make your system work for you. Now in its third edition, this best-selling guide has been fully updated with modern examples, nearly 40 pages of new content, and downloadable scripts from LinuxCommand . Used in more than a thousand classrooms and libraries worldwide, it has helped over 150,000 readers gain fluency and confidence in Linux. Author and command line guru William Shotts delivers not just commands, but genuine insight, guided by his philosophy: Make everything as simple as possible, but no simpler. Through short, digestible chapters, you’ll learn to: Navigate the filesystem, manage files, and configure your environmentChain commands, redirect input/output, and use regular expressionsControl processes, manage packages, and work with networking toolsEdit text with VimWrite shell scripts to automate tasks and build custom toolsUse core utilities like grep, cut, sed, and tar to process dataManage filesystems and compile programs from source Whether you’re managing servers, studying cybersecurity, or just curious about your computer, The Linux Command Line gives you the knowledge to command your system with confidence.

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence A Guide for Thinking Humans by Melanie Mitchell

“After reading Mitchell’s guide, you’ll know what you don’t know and what other people don’t know, even though they claim to know it. And that’s invaluable.” — The New York Times A leading computer scientist brings human sense to the AI bubble. No recent scientific enterprise has proved as alluring, terrifying, and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. The award-winning author Melanie Mitchell, a leading computer scientist, now reveals AI’s turbulent history and the recent spate of apparent successes, grand hopes, and emerging fears surrounding it. In Artificial Intelligence , Mitchell turns to the most urgent questions concerning AI today: How intelligent—really—are the best AI programs? How do they work? What can they actually do, and when do they fail? How humanlike do we expect them to become, and how soon do we need to worry about them surpassing us? Along the way, she introduces the dominant models of modern AI and machine learning, describing cutting-edge AI programs, their human inventors, and the historical lines of thought underpinning recent achievements. She meets with fellow experts such as Douglas Hofstadter, the cognitive scientist and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the modern classic Gödel, Escher, Bach , who explains why he is “terrified” about the future of AI. She explores the profound disconnect between the hype and the actual achievements in AI, providing a clear sense of what the field has accomplished and how much further it has to go. Interweaving stories about the science of AI and the people behind it, Artificial Intelligence brims with clear-sighted, captivating, and accessible accounts of the most interesting and provocative modern work in the field, flavored with Mitchell’s humor and personal observations. This frank, lively book is an indispensable guide to understanding today’s AI, its quest for “human-level” intelligence, and its impact on the future for us all.

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Data and Goliath

Data and Goliath The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World by Bruce Schneier

“Bruce Schneier’s amazing book is the best overview of privacy and security ever written.”—Clay Shirky Your cell phone provider tracks your location and knows who’s with you. Your online and in-store purchasing patterns are recorded, and reveal if you're unemployed, sick, or pregnant. Your e-mails and texts expose your intimate and casual friends. Google knows what you’re thinking because it saves your private searches. Facebook can determine your sexual orientation without you ever mentioning it. The powers that surveil us do more than simply store this information. Corporations use surveillance to manipulate not only the news articles and advertisements we each see, but also the prices we’re offered. Governments use surveillance to discriminate, censor, chill free speech, and put people in danger worldwide. And both sides share this information with each other or, even worse, lose it to cybercriminals in huge data breaches. Much of this is voluntary: we cooperate with corporate surveillance because it promises us convenience, and we submit to government surveillance because it promises us protection. The result is a mass surveillance society of our own making. But have we given up more than we’ve gained? In Data and Goliath, security expert Bruce Schneier offers another path, one that values both security and privacy. He brings his bestseller up-to-date with a new preface covering the latest developments, and then shows us exactly what we can do to reform government surveillance programs, shake up surveillance-based business models, and protect our individual privacy. You'll never look at your phone, your computer, your credit cards, or even your car in the same way again.

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Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition

Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition by Jon Erickson

Hacking is the art of creative problem solving, whether that means finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem or exploiting holes in sloppy programming. Many people call themselves hackers, but few have the strong technical foundation needed to really push the envelope. Rather than merely showing how to run existing exploits, author Jon Erickson explains how arcane hacking techniques actually work. To share the art and science of hacking in a way that is accessible to everyone, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition introduces the fundamentals of C programming from a hacker's perspective. The included LiveCD provides a complete Linux programming and debugging environment—all without modifying your current operating system. Use it to follow along with the book's examples as you fill gaps in your knowledge and explore hacking techniques on your own. Get your hands dirty debugging code, overflowing buffers, hijacking network communications, bypassing protections, exploiting cryptographic weaknesses, and perhaps even inventing new exploits. This book will teach you how to: – Program computers using C, assembly language, and shell scripts – Corrupt system memory to run arbitrary code using buffer overflows and format strings – Inspect processor registers and system memory with a debugger to gain a real understanding of what is happening – Outsmart common security measures like nonexecutable stacks and intrusion detection systems – Gain access to a remote server using port-binding or connect-back shellcode, and alter a server's logging behavior to hide your presence – Redirect network traffic, conceal open ports, and hijack TCP connections – Crack encrypted wireless traffic using the FMS attack, and speed up brute-force attacks using a password probability matrix Hackers are always pushing the boundaries, investigating the unknown, and evolving their art. Even if you don't already know how to program, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition will give you a complete picture of programming, machine architecture, network communications, and existing hacking techniques. Combine this knowledge with the included Linux environment, and all you need is your own creativity.

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Seducción con texting: Atrae y seduce las mujeres que deseas con poco esfuerzo dominando el arte de los mensajes de texto - Alexandro Mayer Cover Art

Seducción con texting: Atrae y seduce las mujeres que deseas con poco esfuerzo dominando el arte de los mensajes de texto

Seducción con texting: Atrae y seduce las mujeres que deseas con poco esfuerzo dominando el arte de los mensajes de texto by Alexandro Mayer

¿Te has preguntado si es posible seducir mujeres hermosas utilizando simples mensajes de texto desde tu celular? ¿Te has preguntado si es necesario tener dinero, estatus o ser muy atractivo para conseguir las mujeres que realmente te gustan?¿Realmente existe algún secreto en todo esto o porqué la mayoría de las mujeres hermosas están fuera del alcance del hombre promedio? Entonces necesitas seguir leyendo.. A veces puede ser extremadamente frustrante para los hombres el no poder atraer las mujeres que realmente les interesan. Especialmente cuando ven a otros hombres que aparentemente pueden atraer esas mismas mujeres con facilidad.  El miedo a ser rechazado o a fallar es tan intenso que hace que la mayoría de los hombres ni siquiera hagan el intento. Sus deseos son reprimidos y se convierten en un enorme estrés emocional. Es por esto que tu celular es una herramienta poderosa en el mundo de la seducción.  Hoy en día, es posible enviar mensajes de texto a mujeres hermosas desde la comodidad de tu hogar sin tener que pasar por la ansiedad y el estrés de dar el primer paso cara a cara. Muchos se han preguntado si realmente es posible que el hombre promedio pueda conseguir buenos resultados en el mundo de la seducción. Algunos se han dado por vencidos por completo, sintiéndose seguros de que es imposible atraer mujeres hermosas sin ser millonario o una celebridad.. ¿Pero qué tan cierto es esto? Afortunadamente, existe mucho que el hombre promedio sin dinero o estatus puede hacer para incrementar exponencialmente sus posibilidades de ser exitoso al atraer a las mujeres con las que siempre ha soñado, desde la comodidad de su hogar. En este libro descubrirás -Las 10 reglas de oro para mensajearte con mujeres atractivas. Usar estos es como activar "switches" de atracción automáticos. -Cómo enviar poderosos mensajes iniciales para tener todo a tu favor desde el inicio. -Identifica los errores más comunes al enviar textos de los hombres que hacen que las mujeres se sientan menos atraídas . El 95% de los hombres los hacen y es por esto que destruyen sus oportunidades rápidamente. -Cómo crear una poderosa conexión utilizando las frases y palabras adecuadas. -La manera correcta de invitarla a salir y obtener la primera cita. -Cómo enviar mensajes provocativos de la manera correcta para que no te pueda quitar de su mente y quiera llevarte a la cama en poco tiempo. -Y mucho más... No necesitas ser extremadamente atractivo, millonario o poderoso para atraer las mujeres que siempre has deseado tener en tu vida. Lo único que necesitas está en tu celular y en tener la información correcta. ¿Qué estás esperando? Las mujeres atractivas siempre tienen muchas opciones a su alcance. Cuanto antes empieces, más rápido podrás empezar a disfrutar de la compañía de mujeres hermosas con las que siempre has soñado.

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Visual Analytics Fundamentals

Visual Analytics Fundamentals Creating Compelling Data Narratives with Tableau by Lindy Ryan

Master the Fundamentals of Modern Visual Analytics--and Craft Compelling Visual Narratives in Tableau! Do you need to persuade or inform people? Do you have data? Then you need to master visual analytics and visual storytelling. Today, the #1 tool for telling visual stories with data is Tableau, and demand for Tableau skills is soaring. In Visual Analytics Fundamentals, renowned visual storyteller and analytics professor Lindy Ryan introduces all the fundamental visual analytics knowledge, cognitive and perceptual concepts, and hands-on Tableau techniques you'll need. Ryan puts core analytics and visual concepts upfront, so you'll always know exactly what you're trying to accomplish and can apply this knowledge with any tool. Building on this foundation, she presents classroom-proven guided exercises for translating ideas into reality with Tableau 2022. You'll learn how to organize data and structure analysis with stories in mind, embrace exploration and visual discovery, and articulate your findings with rich data, well-curated visualizations, and skillfully crafted narrative frameworks. Ryan's insider tips take you far beyond the basics--and you'll rely on her expert checklists for years to come. Communicate more powerfully by applying scientific knowledge of the human brain Get started with the Tableau platform and Tableau Desktop 2022 Connect data and quickly prepare it for analysis Ask questions that help you keep data firmly in context Choose the right charts, graphs, and maps for each project--and avoid the wrong ones Craft storyboards that reflect your message and audience Direct attention to what matters most Build data dashboards that guide people towards meaningful outcomes Master advanced visualizations, including timelines, Likert scales, and lollipop charts This book has only one prerequisite: your desire to communicate insights from data in ways that are memorable and actionable. It's for executives and professionals sharing important results, students writing reports or presentations, teachers cultivating data literacy, journalists making sense of complex trends. . . . practically everyone! Don't even have Tableau? Download your free trial of Tableau Desktop and let's get started!

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Machine Learning for Business Analytics

Machine Learning for Business Analytics Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in Python by Galit Shmueli, Peter C. Bruce, Peter Gedeck & Nitin R. Patel

Machine Learning for Business Analytics: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in Python is a comprehensive introduction to and an overview of the methods that underlie modern AI. This best-selling textbook covers both statistical and machine learning (AI) algorithms for prediction, classification, visualization, dimension reduction, rule mining, recommendations, clustering, text mining, experimentation, network analytics and generative AI. Along with hands-on exercises and real-life case studies, it also discusses managerial and ethical issues for responsible use of machine learning techniques. This is the second Python edition of Machine Learning for Business Analytics. This edition also includes: A new chapter on generative AI (large language models or LLMs, and image generation)An expanded chapter on deep learningA new chapter on experimental feedback techniques including A/B testing, uplift modeling, and reinforcement learningA new chapter on responsible data scienceUpdates and new material based on feedback from instructors teaching MBA, Masters in Business Analytics and related programs, undergraduate, diploma and executive courses, and from their studentsA full chapter of cases demonstrating applications for the machine learning techniquesEnd-of-chapter exercises with dataA companion website with more than two dozen data sets, and instructor materials including exercise solutions, slides, and case solutions This textbook is an ideal resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate level courses in AI, data science, predictive analytics, and business analytics. It is also an excellent reference for analysts, researchers, and data science practitioners working with quantitative data in management, finance, marketing, operations management, information systems, computer science, and information technology.

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Ethical Hacking

Ethical Hacking A Hands-on Introduction to Breaking In by Daniel G. Graham

A hands-on guide to hacking computer systems from the ground up, from capturing traffic to crafting sneaky, successful trojans. A crash course in modern hacking techniques, Ethical Hacking is already being used to prepare the next generation of offensive security experts. In its many hands-on labs, you’ll explore crucial skills for any aspiring penetration tester, security researcher, or malware analyst.   You’ll begin with the basics: capturing a victim’s network traffic with an ARP spoofing attack and then viewing it in Wireshark. From there, you’ll deploy reverse shells that let you remotely run commands on a victim’s computer, encrypt files by writing your own ransomware in Python, and fake emails like the ones used in phishing attacks. In advanced chapters, you’ll learn how to fuzz for new vulnerabilities, craft trojans and rootkits, exploit websites with SQL injection, and escalate your privileges to extract credentials, which you’ll use to traverse a private network.   You’ll work with a wide range of professional penetration testing tools—and learn to write your own tools in Python—as you practice tasks like:     •  Deploying the Metasploit framework’s reverse shells and embedding them in innocent-seeming files   •  Capturing passwords in a corporate Windows network using Mimikatz   •  Scanning (almost) every device on the internet to find potential victims   •  Installing Linux rootkits that modify a victim’s operating system   •  Performing advanced Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks that execute sophisticated JavaScript payloads   Along the way, you’ll gain a foundation in the relevant computing technologies. Discover how advanced fuzzers work behind the scenes, learn how internet traffic gets encrypted, explore the inner mechanisms of nation-state malware like Drovorub, and much more.   Developed with feedback from cybersecurity students, Ethical Hacking addresses contemporary issues in the field not often covered in other books and will prepare you for a career in penetration testing. Most importantly, you’ll be able to think like an ethical hacker⁠: someone who can carefully analyze systems and creatively gain access to them.

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Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2027

Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2027 A Multidisciplinary Guide to Drafting Theory and Practice with Video Instruction by Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller, Douglas Smith & Antonio Ramirez

• Blends technical drawing and an introduction to AutoCAD 2027 • Includes mechanical, architectural, civil and electronic projects • Drafting theory is incorporated throughout the text • Designed to be used in a single semester, instructor led course • Each chapter contains key terms, unit summaries, review questions and drawing projects A lot rides on your choice of technical drawing textbook: it could be the gateway leading students to a rewarding career or the foundation for an introductory class that fuels interest in a whole program. Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2027 is both. More than a traditional technical drawing textbook, it uniquely teaches both the theory and fundamentals of technical drawing and the basics of Autodesk AutoCAD. It covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multi-view sketches of machine parts, to the advanced, such as creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. But unlike the massive technical drawing reference texts on the market, Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD presents just the right mix of information and projects for an introductory, one-semester course, including all the supporting materials needed by students and faculty. The authors distilled all the knowledge and experience gleaned from designing a successful AutoCAD program into this textbook to deliver the best training possible to students. Step-by-step activities, exercises, and projects interest and challenge learners. Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD begins with technical and multi-view drawing basics. The CAD portion of the text incorporates drafting theory whenever possible and covers the basics of drawing setup (units, limits, and layers), the tools of the Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbars, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. By focusing on the fundamental building blocks of CAD, Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD provides a solid foundation for students going on to learn advanced CAD concepts and techniques (xrefs, annotative scaling, etc.) in intermediate CAD courses. The included mechanical and architectural projects as well as chapters on civil drafting and electronic drafting allow students to explore these possible career paths with the perfect amount of background information and designing tasks. Broad Appeal Students taking introductory technical drawing classes usually have diverse career interests. Traditional technical drawing texts, which focus solely on mechanical drawing projects, hold little interest for these students, so Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD includes projects in which students create working drawings for a mechanical assembly as well as for an architectural project. Learners will master these topics with the same clear instruction and step-by-step process that is featured in the rest of the textbook. A dedicated chapter on civil drafting touches on types of civil drawings, civil bearings, courses, and units, and concludes with a mortgage survey project. Another chapter on electrical and electronics drafting explains the types of working drawings and graphics found in this field, circuits, symbols and components, and schematic diagrams, followed by an FM tuner project. The inclusion of these chapters helps capture the interest of more students while adding even more multidisciplinary appeal to the text. Table of Contents 1.   Technical Drawing 2.   Multiview Drawing 3.   Traditional Drafting Tools and Techniques 4.   Computer-Aided Design Basics 5.   Dimensioning Mechanical Drawings 6.   Dimensioning Architectural Drawings 7.   Isometric Drawings 8.   Sections 9.   Blocks 10. 3D Modeling Basics 11. Civil Drafting 12. Electronic Drafting      Capstone Project: Mechanical Working Drawings      Capstone Project: Architectural Working Drawings 3D Modeling Basics      Appendix A: ANSI/ASME Standards      Appendix B: ISO Standards      Appendix C: United States National CAD Standard      Appendix D: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Basics      Appendix E: Auxiliary Views      Glossary      Index

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The Art of Deception

The Art of Deception Controlling the Human Element of Security by Kevin D. Mitnick, William L. Simon & Steve Wozniak

The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief." Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.

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A Hacker's Mind

A Hacker's Mind How the Powerful Bend Society's Rules, and How to Bend them Back by Bruce Schneier

“A Hacker's Mind…sheds vital light on the beginnings of our journey into an increasingly complex world.” —Financial Times It’s not just computers—hacking is everywhere. Legendary cybersecurity expert and New York Times best-selling author Bruce Schneier reveals how using a hacker’s mindset can change how you think about your life and the world. A hack is any means of subverting a system’s rules in unintended ways. The tax code isn’t computer code, but a series of complex formulas. It has vulnerabilities; we call them “loopholes.” We call exploits “tax avoidance strategies.” And there is an entire industry of “black hat” hackers intent on finding exploitable loopholes in the tax code. We call them accountants and tax attorneys. In A Hacker’s Mind, Bruce Schneier takes hacking out of the world of computing and uses it to analyze the systems that underpin our society: from tax laws to financial markets to politics. He reveals an array of powerful actors whose hacks bend our economic, political, and legal systems to their advantage, at the expense of everyone else. Once you learn how to notice hacks, you’ll start seeing them everywhere—and you’ll never look at the world the same way again. Almost all systems have loopholes, and this is by design. Because if you can take advantage of them, the rules no longer apply to you. Unchecked, these hacks threaten to upend our financial markets, weaken our democracy, and even affect the way we think. And when artificial intelligence starts thinking like a hacker—at inhuman speed and scale—the results could be catastrophic. But for those who would don the “white hat,” we can understand the hacking mindset and rebuild our economic, political, and legal systems to counter those who would exploit our society. And we can harness artificial intelligence to improve existing systems, predict and defend against hacks, and realize a more equitable world.

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Social Engineering

Social Engineering The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy

Harden the human firewall against the most current threats Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking reveals the craftier side of the hacker’s repertoire—why hack into something when you could just ask for access? Undetectable by firewalls and antivirus software, social engineering relies on human fault to gain access to sensitive spaces; in this book, renowned expert Christopher Hadnagy explains the most commonly-used techniques that fool even the most robust security personnel, and shows you how these techniques have been used in the past. The way that we make decisions as humans affects everything from our emotions to our security. Hackers, since the beginning of time, have figured out ways to exploit that decision making process and get you to take an action not in your best interest. This new Second Edition has been updated with the most current methods used by sharing stories, examples, and scientific study behind how those decisions are exploited. Networks and systems can be hacked, but they can also be protected; when the “system” in question is a human being, there is no software to fall back on, no hardware upgrade, no code that can lock information down indefinitely. Human nature and emotion is the secret weapon of the malicious social engineering, and this book shows you how to recognize, predict, and prevent this type of manipulation by taking you inside the social engineer’s bag of tricks. Examine the most common social engineering tricks used to gain access Discover which popular techniques generally don’t work in the real world Examine how our understanding of the science behind emotions and decisions can be used by social engineers Learn how social engineering factors into some of the biggest recent headlines Learn how to use these skills as a professional social engineer and secure your company Adopt effective counter-measures to keep hackers at bay By working from the social engineer’s playbook, you gain the advantage of foresight that can help you protect yourself and others from even their best efforts. Social Engineering gives you the inside information you need to mount an unshakeable defense.

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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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CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library by Wendell Odom, David Hucaby & Jason Gooley

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library is a comprehensive review and practice package for the latest CCNA exam and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. The two books contained in this package, CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 and CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 2, present complete reviews and a challenging and realistic preparation experience. The books have been fully updated to refresh the content for the latest CCNA exam topics and to enhance certain key topics that are critical for exam success. Best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports A free copy of the Network Simulator Lite Volumes 1 and 2 software, complete with meaningful lab exercises that help you hone your hands-on skills with the command-line interface for routers and switches Links to a series of hands-on config labs developed by the author Online, interactive practice exercises that help you enhance your knowledge and hone your configuration skills More than 8 hours of video mentoring from the author An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time These official study guides help you master all the topics on the CCNA exam, including Networking fundamentals Implementing Ethernet LANs Implementing VLANs Implementing STP, including BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter, Root Guard, and Loop Guard IPv4 addressing and subnetting IPv4 routing Implementing OSPF IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing Wireless LANs IP access control lists Security services IP services Network architecture Network automation Companion Website The companion website contains more than 800 unique practice exam questions, CCNA Network Simulator Lite software, online practice exercises, online flash cards, and more than 8 hours of video training. Content Update Program This fully updated second edition includes the latest topics and additional information covering changes to the latest CCNA 200-301 exam. Visit ciscopress.com/newcerts for information on annual digital updates for this book that align to Cisco exam blueprint version changes.

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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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Turing's Vision

Turing's Vision The Birth of Computer Science by Chris Bernhardt

An accessible and fascinating exploration of how Alan Turing’s mathematical theory gave rise to modern computer science and applications—from the desktops to cell phones In 1936, when he was just 24 years old, Alan Turing wrote a remarkable paper in which he outlined the theory of computation, laying out the ideas that underlie all modern computers. This groundbreaking and powerful theory now forms the basis of computer science. In Turing’s Vision , Chris Bernhardt explains the theory for the general reader, beginning with its foundations and systematically building to its surprising conclusions. He also views Turing’s theory in the context of mathematical history, other views of computation (including those of Alonzo Church), Turing’s later work, and the birth of the modern computer. Turing wanted to show that there were problems that were beyond any computer’s ability to solve; in particular, he wanted to find a decision problem that he could prove was undecidable. To explain Turing’s ideas, Bernhardt examines 3 well-known decision problems to explore the concept of undecidability; investigates theoretical computing machines, including Turing machines; explains universal machines; and proves that certain problems are undecidable, including Turing’s problem concerning computable numbers.

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Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025

Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 by Paul Kurowski Ph.D., P.Eng.

• Concurrently introduces SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 and Finite Element Analysis • Covers a wide variety of Finite Element Analysis problems • Uses hands-on exercises that build on one another throughout the book Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 goes beyond the standard software manual. Its unique approach concurrently introduces you to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 software and the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented using commonly used parts to illustrate the analysis features of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Each chapter is designed to build on the skills, experiences and understanding gained from the previous chapters. Topics covered • Linear static analysis of parts and assemblies • Contact stress analysis • Frequency (modal) analysis • Buckling analysis • Thermal analysis • Drop test analysis • Nonlinear analysis • Dynamic analysis • Random vibration analysis • h and p adaptive solution methods • Modeling techniques • Implementation of FEA in the design process • Management of FEA projects • FEA terminology Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Static analysis of a plate 3.   Static analysis of an L-bracket 4.   Static and frequency analysis of a pipe support 5.   Static analysis of a link 6.   Frequency analysis of a tuning fork and a plastic part 7.   Thermal analysis of a pipe connector and heater 8.   Thermal analysis of a heat sink 9.   Static analysis of a hanger 10. Thermal stress analysis of a bi-metal loop 11. Buckling analysis of I-beam 12. Static analysis of a bracket using adaptive solution methods 13. Drop test 14. Selected nonlinear problems 15. Mixed meshing problem 16. Analysis of a weldment using beam and truss elements 17. Review of 2D problems 18. Vibration analysis - modal time history and harmonic 19. Analysis of random vibration 20. Topological Optimization 21. Miscellaneous topics – part 1 22. Miscellaneous topics – part 2 23. Implementation of FEA into the design process 24. Glossary of terms 25. Resources available to FEA users 26. List of exercises

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CCNA Certification Study Guide

CCNA Certification Study Guide Exam 200-301, Volume 2 by Todd Lammle

Cisco expert Todd Lammle prepares you for the NEW Cisco CCNA certification exam! Cisco, the world leader in network technologies, has released the new Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This consolidated certification exam tests a candidate’s ability to implement and administer a wide range of modern IT networking technologies. The CCNA Certification Study Guide: Volume 2 Exam 200-301 covers every exam objective, including network components, IP connectivity and routing, network security, virtual networking, and much more. Clear and accurate chapters provide you with real-world examples, hands-on activities, in-depth explanations, and numerous review questions to ensure that you’re fully prepared on exam day. Written by the leading expert on Cisco technologies and certifications, this comprehensive exam guide includes access to the acclaimed Sybex online learning system—an interactive environment featuring practice exams, electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, a self-assessment test, and video tutorials on critical Cisco networking concepts and technologies.  Covers 100% of all CCNA Exam 200-301 objectives Provides accurate and up-to-date information on core network fundamentals Explains a broad range of Cisco networking and IT infrastructure Features learning objectives, chapter summaries, ‘Exam Essentials’ and figures, tables, and illustrations The CCNA Certification Study Guide: Volume 2 Exam 200-301 is the ideal resource for those preparing for the new CCNA certification, as well as IT professionals looking to learn more about Cisco networking concepts and technologies.

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Applied Cryptography

Applied Cryptography Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C by Bruce Schneier

From the world's most renowned security technologist, Bruce Schneier, this 20th Anniversary Edition is the most definitive reference on cryptography ever published and is the seminal work on cryptography. Cryptographic techniques have applications far beyond the obvious uses of encoding and decoding information. For developers who need to know about capabilities, such as digital signatures, that depend on cryptographic techniques, there's no better overview than Applied Cryptography , the definitive book on the subject. Bruce Schneier covers general classes of cryptographic protocols and then specific techniques, detailing the inner workings of real-world cryptographic algorithms including the Data Encryption Standard and RSA public-key cryptosystems. The book includes source-code listings and extensive advice on the practical aspects of cryptography implementation, such as the importance of generating truly random numbers and of keeping keys secure. ". . .the best introduction to cryptography I've ever seen. . . .The book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published. . . ." -Wired Magazine ". . .monumental . . . fascinating . . . comprehensive . . . the definitive work on cryptography for computer programmers . . ." -Dr. Dobb's Journal ". . .easily ranks as one of the most authoritative in its field." -PC Magazine The book details how programmers and electronic communications professionals can use cryptography-the technique of enciphering and deciphering messages-to maintain the privacy of computer data. It describes dozens of cryptography algorithms, gives practical advice on how to implement them into cryptographic software, and shows how they can be used to solve security problems. The book shows programmers who design computer applications, networks, and storage systems how they can build security into their software and systems. With a new Introduction by the author, this premium edition will be a keepsake for all those committed to computer and cyber security.

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CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide

CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide by Brad Edgeworth, Ramiro Garza Rios, Jason Gooley & David Hucaby

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for the CCNP and CCIE ENCOR 350-401 exam. Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Expert authors Brad Edgeworth, Ramiro Garza Rios, Jason Gooley, and Dave Hucaby share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes: A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Exam Topic lists that make referencing easy Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports More than 90 minutes of video mentoring from the author A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time Content Update Program: This fully updated second edition includes the latest topics and additional information covering changes to the latest ENCOR 350-401 exam. Visit ciscopress.com/newcerts for information on annual digital updates for this book that align to Cisco exam blueprint version changes. The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP/CCIE ENCOR exam, including Automation Enterprise network architecture and designs Virtualization concepts and technologies Network assurance Infrastructure components (Layer 2/3 forwarding, Wireless, and IP Services) Security Automation Companion Website: The companion website contains more than 200 unique practice exam questions, practice exercises, a study planner, and 90 minutes of video training. Pearson Test Prep online system requirements: Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above, Safari version 12 and above, Microsoft Edge 44 and above. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running Android v8.0 and above or iPadOS v13 and above, smartphones running Android v8.0 and above or iOS v13 and above with a minimum screen size of 4.7”. Internet access required. Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

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Electronics for Beginners

Electronics for Beginners A Practical Introduction to Schematics, Circuits, and Microcontrollers by Jonathan Bartlett

Jump start your journey with electronics! If you’ve thought about getting into electronics, but don’t know where to start, this book gives you the information you need. Starting with the basics of electricity and circuits, you'll be introduced to digital electronics and microcontrollers, capacitors and inductors, and amplification circuits – all while gaining the basic tools and information you need to start working with low-power electronics. Electronics for Beginners  walks the fine line of focusing on projects-based learning, while still keeping electronics front and center. You'll learn the mathematics of circuits in an uncomplicated fashion and see how schematics map on to actual breadboards. Written for the absolute beginner, this book steers clear of being too math heavy, giving readers the key information they need to get started on their electronics journey. You will:Review the basic “patterns” ofresistor usage—pull up, pull down, voltage divider, and current limiterUnderstand the requirements for circuits and how they are put togetherRead and differentiate what various parts of the schematics doDecide what considerations to take when choosing componentsUse all battery-powered circuits, so projects are safe

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CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 by Wendell Odom

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam. Master Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1, Second Edition from Cisco Press enables you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports A free copy of the CCNA 200-301 Network Simulator Lite software, complete with meaningful lab exercises that help you hone your hands-on skills with the command-line interface for routers and switches Links to a series of hands-on config labs developed by the author Online, interactive practice exercises that help you enhance your knowledge and hone your configuration skills 6+ hours of video mentoring from the author Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, hands-on labs, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success. This official study guide has been fully updated helping you master the topics on the latest CCNA 200-301 exam. Volume 1 topic coverage includes Networking fundamentals Implementing Ethernet LANs Implementing VLANs and STP IPv4 addressing and subnetting IPv4 routing Implementing OSPF IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing Content Update Program This fully updated second edition includes the latest topics and additional information covering changes to the latest CCNA 200-301 exam. Visit ciscopress.com/newcerts for information on annual digital updates for this book that align to Cisco exam blueprint version changes. Companion Website: The companion website contains more than 400 unique practice exam questions, CCNA Network Simulator Lite software, online review and practice exercises, key term flash cards, and 6+ hours of video training. In addition to the wealth of updated content, this new edition includes a series of free hands-on exercises to help you master several real-world configuration and troubleshooting activities. These exercises can be performed on the CCNA 200-301 Network Simulator Lite, Volume 1 software included for free on the companion website that accompanies this book. This software, which simulates the experience of working on actual Cisco routers and switches, contains the following free lab exercises, covering topics in Part II and Part III, the first hands-on configuration sections of the book: Configuring Local Usernames Configuring Hostnames Interface Status I Interface Status II Interface Status III Interface Status IV Configuring Switch IP Settings Switch IP Address Switch IP Connectivity I Switch CLI Configuration Process I Switch CLI Configuration Process II Switch CLI Exec Mode Setting Switch Passwords Interface Settings I Interface Settings II Interface Settings III Switch...

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Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2024

Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2024 Theory, Applications, Case Studies by Huei-Huang Lee & Paul J. Schilling

• A comprehensive easy to understand workbook using step-by-step instructions • Designed as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students • Relevant background knowledge is reviewed whenever necessary • Twenty seven real world case studies are used to give readers hands-on experience • Compatible with ANSYS Student 2024 Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2024 is a comprehensive and easy to understand workbook. It utilizes rich graphics and step-by-step instructions to guide you through learning how to perform finite element simulations using ANSYS Workbench. Twenty seven real world case studies are used throughout the book. Many of these case studies are industrial or research projects that you build from scratch. Prebuilt project files are available for download should you run into any problems. Relevant background knowledge is reviewed whenever necessary. To be efficient, the review is conceptual rather than mathematical. Key concepts are inserted whenever appropriate and summarized at the end of each chapter. Additional exercises or extension research problems are provided as homework at the end of each chapter. A learning approach emphasizing hands-on experiences is utilized though this entire book. A typical chapter consists of six sections. The first two provide two step-by-step examples. The third section tries to complement the exercises by providing a more systematic view of the chapter subject. The following two sections provide more exercises. The final section provides review problems. Who this book is for This book is designed to be used mainly as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students. It will work well in: • a finite element simulation course taken before any theory-intensive courses • an auxiliary tool used as a tutorial in parallel during a Finite Element Methods course • an advanced, application oriented, course taken after a Finite Element Methods course ANSYS 2024 Student Software ANSYS provides a free, renewable six-month product license for students anywhere in the world. The only limitation is that the problem size should be less than 32,000 nodes/elements. All examples in this book are designed to meet this limitation. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Sketching 3.   2D Simulations 4.   3D Solid Modeling 5.   3D Simulations 6.   Surface Models 7.   Line Models 8.   Optimization 9.   Meshing 10. Buckling and Stress Stiffening 11. Modal Analysis 12. Transient Structural Simulations 13. Nonlinear Simulations 14. Nonlinear Materials 15. Explicit Dynamics      Index

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Claude AI Bible

Claude AI Bible The Ultimate All-in-One Masterclass from Beginner to Power User — For Professionals, Seniors, and Everyone in Between by Claire A. Preston

The Claude AI Bible is the most comprehensive guide to Claude AI ever written — a complete, all-in-one masterclass that takes you from absolute beginner to confident power user, covering every major use case, every important technique, and every practical workflow you need to get extraordinary results from Claude AI. Written for professionals, business owners, students, seniors, writers, marketers, developers, educators, and everyday users, this book assumes zero prior AI or technical experience. If you can send an email, you can use Claude — and this book will show you how to use it extraordinarily well. Across fifteen meticulously developed chapters, you will master the complete art and science of prompting, learn how to manage Claude's memory and context across sessions, and discover how to use Claude for writing, research, analysis, business productivity, marketing and content creation, coding and technical work, education, and personal development. You will build a personal Claude AI operating system using Projects, custom instructions, and repeatable workflows. You will learn the advanced techniques — meta-prompting, persona stacking, prompt chaining, and more — that most Claude users never discover. And you will understand how to use Claude ethically, safely, and responsibly in every professional and personal context. The book includes a complete Bonus Prompt Library of 500+ categorized, ready-to-use prompts organized by profession and use case, covering writing, marketing, business, research, coding, education, HR, finance, social media, SEO, sales, and more. Every prompt includes the full template, the best Claude model to use it with, the expected output, and a powerful variation. Whether you have never opened Claude before or have been using it for months without getting the results you know are possible, this book will change how you work, how you learn, and what becomes possible in your professional and personal life. No technical background required. No prior AI experience needed. Just the willingness to begin — and a guide written with the depth, patience, and clarity that this subject deserves.

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Metasploit, 2nd Edition - David Kennedy, Mati Aharoni, Devon Kearns, Jim O'Gorman & Daniel G. Graham Cover Art

Metasploit, 2nd Edition

Metasploit, 2nd Edition by David Kennedy, Mati Aharoni, Devon Kearns, Jim O'Gorman & Daniel G. Graham

The new and improved guide to penetration testing using the legendary Metasploit Framework. Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide has been the definitive security assessment resource for over a decade. The Metasploit Framework makes discovering, exploiting, and sharing vulnerabilities quick and relatively painless, but using it can be challenging for newcomers. Written by renowned ethical hackers and industry experts, this fully updated second edition includes: Advanced Active Directory and cloud penetration testingModern evasion techniques and payload encodingMalicious document generation for client-side exploitationCoverage of recently added modules and commands  Starting with Framework essentials—exploits, payloads, Meterpreter, and auxiliary modules—you’ll progress to advanced methodologies aligned with the Penetration Test Execution Standard (PTES). Through real-world examples and simulated penetration tests, you’ll: Conduct network reconnaissance and analyze vulnerabilitiesExecute wireless network and social engineering attacksPerform post-exploitation techniques, including privilege escalationDevelop custom modules in Ruby and port existing exploitsUse MSFvenom to evade detectionIntegrate with Nmap, Nessus, and the Social-Engineer Toolkit Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, ethical hacker, or IT administrator, this second edition of Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide is your key to staying ahead in the ever-evolving threat landscape.

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