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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

de Shoshana Zuboff ...

**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human ... Leer más

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**An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior“Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times**The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy.The fight for a human
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Black Holes

The Key to Understanding the Universe

de Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw ...

By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes ... Leer más

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By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes
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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late

de Cory Doctorow ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational 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 ReviewA 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 c... ... Leer más

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational 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 ReviewA 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 c...
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Play Nice

The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment

de Jason Schreier ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard ... Leer más

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**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard
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Ghost in the Wires

My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

de Kevin Mitnick ...

In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale).Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the ... Leer más

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In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale).Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

de Ben Horowitz ...

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential leadership advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very ... Leer más

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Ben Horowitz, cofounder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential leadership advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very
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Invisible Women

Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

de Caroline Criado Perez ...

The landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women.#1 International Bestseller * Winner of the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award * Winner of the Royal Society Science Book PrizeData is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public ... Leer más

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The landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women.#1 International Bestseller * Winner of the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award * Winner of the Royal Society Science Book PrizeData is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public
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Enshittification

Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It

de Cory Doctorow ...

Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for NonfictionEnshittification: 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 ... Leer más

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Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for NonfictionEnshittification: 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
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The Myth of Artificial Intelligence

Why Computers Can’t Think the Way We Do

de Erik J. Larson ...

**“Exposes the vast gap between the actual science underlying AI and the dramatic claims being made for it.” —John Horgan“If you want to know about AI, read this book…It shows how a supposedly futuristic reverence for Artificial Intelligence retards progress when it denigrates our most irreplaceable resource for any future progress: our own human intelligence.” —Peter Thiel**Ever since Alan Turing ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**“Exposes the vast gap between the actual science underlying AI and the dramatic claims being made for it.” —John Horgan“If you want to know about AI, read this book…It shows how a supposedly futuristic reverence for Artificial Intelligence retards progress when it denigrates our most irreplaceable resource for any future progress: our own human intelligence.” —Peter Thiel**Ever since Alan Turing
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Eloquent JavaScript, 4th Edition

de Marijn Haverbeke ...

Start building beautiful web applications in JavaScript with the bestselling introduction to the language, updated with new features, fresh exercises, and fun projects.JavaScript, the programming language that allows us to add programs to web pages, lies at the heart of almost every modern web application, from social media sites to browser-based games. Just about every device can run it, making ... Leer más

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Start building beautiful web applications in JavaScript with the bestselling introduction to the language, updated with new features, fresh exercises, and fun projects.JavaScript, the programming language that allows us to add programs to web pages, lies at the heart of almost every modern web application, from social media sites to browser-based games. Just about every device can run it, making
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Practical SDR

Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio

de David Clark, Paul Clark ...

Discover the exciting world of software-defined radio (SDR) through this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction.Whether you’re a hobbyist interested in exploring the airwaves, a student learning about wireless communications, or an engineer looking to prototype RF designs, Practical SDR will help you master the fundamentals of software-defined radio.You’ll build virtual radio receivers on your ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

Discover the exciting world of software-defined radio (SDR) through this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction.Whether you’re a hobbyist interested in exploring the airwaves, a student learning about wireless communications, or an engineer looking to prototype RF designs, Practical SDR will help you master the fundamentals of software-defined radio.You’ll build virtual radio receivers on your
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Algospeak

How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language

de Adam Aleksic ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and
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Artificial Intelligence

A Guide for Thinking Humans

de 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 TimesA 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 ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

**“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 TimesA 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
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SuperFreakonomics

Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance

de Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner ...

Freakonomics lived on the New York Times bestseller list for an astonishing two years. Now authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with more iconoclastic insights and observations in SuperFreakonomics—the long awaited follow-up to their New York Times Notable blockbuster. Based on revolutionary research and original studies, SuperFreakonomics promises to once again challenge our view ... Leer más

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Freakonomics lived on the New York Times bestseller list for an astonishing two years. Now authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with more iconoclastic insights and observations in SuperFreakonomics—the long awaited follow-up to their New York Times Notable blockbuster. Based on revolutionary research and original studies, SuperFreakonomics promises to once again challenge our view
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Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate Study Guide

de Derar Alhussein ...

Data engineers proficient in Databricks are currently in high demand. As organizations gather more data than ever before, skilled data engineers on platforms like Databricks become critical to business success. The Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification is proof that you have a complete understanding of the Databricks platform and its capabilities, as well as the essential skills to ... Leer más

$48.99 USD

Data engineers proficient in Databricks are currently in high demand. As organizations gather more data than ever before, skilled data engineers on platforms like Databricks become critical to business success. The Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification is proof that you have a complete understanding of the Databricks platform and its capabilities, as well as the essential skills to
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Total Typescript

de Matt Pocock ...

A no-nonsense guide to all the essentials you’ll need to become a TypeScript wizard and build a TypeScript application from scratch.“An invaluable resource to countless developers.”—Ryan Cavanaugh, Development Lead Microsoft TypeScript TeamTypeScript makes JavaScript safer and your editor smarter. Matt Pocock’s Total TypeScript courses have trained thousands of developers by putting the editor ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

A no-nonsense guide to all the essentials you’ll need to become a TypeScript wizard and build a TypeScript application from scratch.“An invaluable resource to countless developers.”—Ryan Cavanaugh, Development Lead Microsoft TypeScript TeamTypeScript makes JavaScript safer and your editor smarter. Matt Pocock’s Total TypeScript courses have trained thousands of developers by putting the editor
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The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Optimization (SEO): 20 Key Points for Success

1, #1

de Vinod Ritti ...

Series Libro 1 - 1
As an SEO guide, it is the ultimate reference that provides you with 20 vital components that are the keys for ranking your website on any search engine. This guide consists of 20 critical strategies, such as keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, content creation, link building and user experience enhancements. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned marketer, you'll ... Leer más

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As an SEO guide, it is the ultimate reference that provides you with 20 vital components that are the keys for ranking your website on any search engine. This guide consists of 20 critical strategies, such as keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, content creation, link building and user experience enhancements. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned marketer, you'll
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Bored and Brilliant

How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self

de Manoush Zomorodi ...

" Bored and Brilliant shows the fascinating side of boredom. Manoush Zomorodi investigates cutting-edge research as well as compelling (and often funny) real-life examples to demonstrate that boredom is actually a crucial tool for making our lives happier, more productive, and more creative. What's more, the book is crammed with practical exercises for anyone who wants to reclaim the power of ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

" Bored and Brilliant shows the fascinating side of boredom. Manoush Zomorodi investigates cutting-edge research as well as compelling (and often funny) real-life examples to demonstrate that boredom is actually a crucial tool for making our lives happier, more productive, and more creative. What's more, the book is crammed with practical exercises for anyone who wants to reclaim the power of
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ABC's of SEO Search Engine Optimization 101 Vol.2

Learn About Search Engines, Keywords, Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, and Link-Building

de Roggie Clark, Raj Clark, Bounce Rank ...

Series Libro 1 - ABCs of SEO: Search Engine Optimization 101
Learn the basics of Search Engine OptimizationAre you looking for an in-depth guide to learning SEO? In this groundbreaking book by Roggie Clark, you will learn the basics of Search engine optimization from start to finish. Learn Technical SEO, On-Site SEO, Link-Building, HTML, and data analysis. The book includes strategies and tips designed to help you learn detailed concepts and be able to ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Learn the basics of Search Engine OptimizationAre you looking for an in-depth guide to learning SEO? In this groundbreaking book by Roggie Clark, you will learn the basics of Search engine optimization from start to finish. Learn Technical SEO, On-Site SEO, Link-Building, HTML, and data analysis. The book includes strategies and tips designed to help you learn detailed concepts and be able to
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What to Think About Machines That Think

Today's Leading Thinkers on the Age of Machine Intelligence

de John Brockman ...

Series Libro 19 - Edge Question Series
Weighing in from the cutting-edge frontiers of science, today’s most forward-thinking minds explore the rise of “machines that think.”Stephen Hawking recently made headlines by noting, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” Others, conversely, have trumpeted a new age of “superintelligence” in which smart devices will exponentially extend human ... Leer más

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Weighing in from the cutting-edge frontiers of science, today’s most forward-thinking minds explore the rise of “machines that think.”Stephen Hawking recently made headlines by noting, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” Others, conversely, have trumpeted a new age of “superintelligence” in which smart devices will exponentially extend human
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Measuring the User Experience

Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting UX Metrics

de Bill Albert, Tom Tullis ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
Measuring the User Experience: Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting UX Metrics, Third Edition provides the quantitative analysis training that students and professionals need. This book presents an update on the first resource that focused on how to quantify user experience. Now in its third edition, the authors have expanded on the area of behavioral and physiological metrics, splitting that ... Leer más

$39.59 USD

Measuring the User Experience: Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting UX Metrics, Third Edition provides the quantitative analysis training that students and professionals need. This book presents an update on the first resource that focused on how to quantify user experience. Now in its third edition, the authors have expanded on the area of behavioral and physiological metrics, splitting that
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Inside the Machine Learning Interview: 151 Real Questions from FAANG and How to Answer Them

de Peng Shao ...

Let Peng Shao, a former engineering leader at Amazon and Staff ML Engineer at Twitter, be your guide to mastering Machine Learning interviews in this comprehensive 314-page resource.Inside, you'll find:. Comprehensive breakdown of the ML interview process, including all the major interview sessions: ML Fundamentals, ML Coding, ML System Design, & ML Infrastructure.. Proven strategies for ... Leer más

$31.59 USD

Let Peng Shao, a former engineering leader at Amazon and Staff ML Engineer at Twitter, be your guide to mastering Machine Learning interviews in this comprehensive 314-page resource.Inside, you'll find:. Comprehensive breakdown of the ML interview process, including all the major interview sessions: ML Fundamentals, ML Coding, ML System Design, & ML Infrastructure.. Proven strategies for
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Quantum Computing Made Simple: A Plain-English Introduction to Quantum Computers

de Malcolm Gray ...

Are you curious about quantum computing but intimidated by complex jargon and mathematical equations?Quantum Computing Made Simple breaks down the revolutionary world of quantum technology into clear, accessible language anyone can understand. This comprehensive guide takes you from classical computing fundamentals to quantum innovation without requiring background in physics or advanced ... Leer más

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Are you curious about quantum computing but intimidated by complex jargon and mathematical equations?Quantum Computing Made Simple breaks down the revolutionary world of quantum technology into clear, accessible language anyone can understand. This comprehensive guide takes you from classical computing fundamentals to quantum innovation without requiring background in physics or advanced
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AI Engineering

Building Applications with Foundation Models

de Chip Huyen ...

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build ... Leer más

$48.99 USD

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build
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