Computer Science

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general...

A New York Times Notable Book Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction A New York Times Bestseller Named a Best Book of the Year by Smithsonian, Scientific American, and Elle Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, NYPL Helen Bernstein Award, Whiting...

A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind All our lives are constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set of problems...

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...

"May prove to be the most important book of our time.”—Tim Urban, Wait But Why 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. In 2023...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. “Strikingly original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An urgent warning of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance—from a co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind and current CEO of...

Winner of the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award Named a Best Book of 2025 by The Economist “Framed as a biography of Jensen Huang, the only CEO Nvidia has ever had, the book is also something more interesting and revealing: a window onto the intellectual, cultural, and economic...

Nick Bostrom lays the foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life....

Read by the author. Will technology change what it means to be human? You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily...

Claude Shannon was a tinkerer, a playful wunderkind, a groundbreaking polymath, and a digital pioneer whose insights made the Information Age possible. He constructed fire-breathing trumpets and customized unicycles, outfoxed Vegas casinos, and built juggling robots, but he also wrote the...

This is a practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology.

The noted inventor and futurist’s successor to his landmark book The Singularity Is Near explores how technology will transform the human race in the decades to come Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil’s The Singularity Is Near and its vision of an exponential future have...

In contrast to the wave of noisy polemics around AI, AI For Good explores how, in practice, it can actually improve our lives and tells the stories of everyday citizens at the forefront of this new “AI entrepreneurship.” AI is often framed as a force of radical transformation, either...

A jaw-dropping exploration of everything that goes wrong when we build AI systems and the movement to fix them. Today’s “machine-learning” systems, trained by data, are so effective that we’ve invited them to see and hear for us―and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are...

New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that...

National Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling authors of Abundance, Bold, and The Future Is Faster Than You Think comes a bold exploration of what it means to stay human in a world where technology has granted us godlike power. In 1968, Stewart Brand declared: “We are as gods—and...

Machine learning systems are both complex and unique. Complex because they consist of many different components and involve many different stakeholders. Unique because they're data dependent, with data varying wildly from one use case to the next. In this book, you'll learn a holistic approach...

What happens when intelligent machines aren’t just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids? You’ve heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently...

Generative AI has revolutionized how organizations tackle problems, accelerating the journey from concept to prototype to solution. As the models become increasingly capable, we have witnessed a new design pattern emerge: AI agents. By combining tools, knowledge, memory, and learning with...

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?

From bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Robert Wright comes a sweeping new view of artificial intelligence—as an evolutionary force that will pose deep political and spiritual challenges and could, in the process, give our species a unifying sense of purpose. The God Test is the...

"What Is Intelligence?" argues—quite against the grain—that certain modern AI systems do indeed have a claim to intelligence, consciousness, and free will.

A New York Times Bestseller Super Agers is a detailed guide to a revolution transforming human longevity. This is a breakthrough moment in the history of human health care. The person making that bold claim is one of the most respected medical researchers in the world, Eric Topol. Dr. Topol’s...

“Lepore is our best scholar of the culture of governance. … Here she repudiates the prospect of AI as a replacement for democracy. This is the issue of our times … Lepore is the voice of sanity.”—Jaron Lanier, author of You Are Not a Gadget “Much in history is headlong but few grand...

“Lepore is our best scholar of the culture of governance. … Here she repudiates the prospect of AI as a replacement for democracy. This is the issue of our times … Lepore is the voice of sanity.”—Jaron Lanier, author of You Are Not a Gadget “Much in history is headlong but few grand...

What happens when artificial intelligence doesn’t just change work but eliminates it? Not someday. Now. Nicolas Chaillan served as the first Chief Software Officer of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. He watched the shift happen inside the Pentagon—then built it himself, running thirteen...

Experience the world's most promising technological innovations and the science behind them in this entertaining photo-rich book. For futurists and sci-tech enthusiasts, every moment reveals advances powering our future, with on-site interviews, deep explainers, and helpful visuals.

Have you ever wondered what the next century bodes for humanity? Then keep listening... As mankind seeks to guide its own evolution and create intelligent machines, we stand at the brink of doing something no other living being has ever done before. The power to prolong life far beyond natural limits and beat back death itself. The ability to control computers and machines with our minds, and even merge with them. We are poised to become gods.

Master computer science fundamentals and Turing machines through a calm, intuitive approach to complex mathematics. Whether you are commuting to campus or deep in a focused study session, this audio journey replaces dense notation with vivid mental pictures. Grasp exactly what algorithms can and...

This book is a comprehensive, hands-on book designed to equip you with the skills to build, train, and deploy personalized Small Language Models (SLMs) on edge devices. It moves beyond the theory to provide a practical, code-first blueprint for creating efficient and private AI applications from scratch. Philosophy The core philosophy of this book is "Learning by Building." I do believe the most effective way to master a technical subject is to apply it immediately. Traditional AI/ML textbooks often front-load complex theory, leaving the practical application as an afterthought. I reversed ...

Beyond The Prompt is a definitive, industry-aligned engineering manual designed to navigate the impending death of prompt engineering. As Generative AI rapidly evolves, the standard chat-box interface is becoming obsolete. The tech industry is shifting from systems that require explicit, highly engineered text instructions to systems that anticipate needs based on context, environment, biological data, and overarching goals. This book provides a rigorous, practical, step-by-step blueprint for designing, building, and deploying the next generation of autonomous applications. Philosophy The ...

Transform your personal productivity and master autonomous AI before the next tech revolution leaves you behind. Perfect for an engaged commute, this pragmatic guide demystifies how software actually sets goals and acts on your behalf. Turn your daily drive into a focused masterclass on the...

ABOUT THE BOOK Physical Computing is an exhaustive, strictly practical, and highly focused technical manual designed to take readers from absolute scratch to the final production and deployment of interactive, hardware-software integrated systems. Recognizing the massive paradigm shift in the modern tech industry, this book discards heavy, abstract theory in favor of actionable, step-by-step implementation. This section details the core philosophy, the pedagogical structure, key features, target audience, and the essential takeaways of the text. Philosophy The guiding philosophy of this ...

ABOUT THE BOOK Photonic Intelligence is an exhaustive, highly practical manual designed to bridge the critical gap between traditional artificial intelligence software development and next-generation optical hardware. As the tech industry faces the physical limitations of silicon-based microprocessors, the demand for high-speed, low-power computing alternatives has skyrocketed. This book delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end blueprint for developing AI applications powered by light. Philosophy The core philosophy of this book is strictly centered on practical application and real-world ...

Discover the thrilling tech history of digital worlds, where visionary engineers battled hardware limits to bend reality. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this thought-provoking journey explores our deep psychological drive for complete immersion and human connection. Fuel your curiosity...

RCT-IF: PROFESSIONAL PROMPT is an exhaustive, strictly practical, and highly focused technical book designed to teach the end-to-end development of AI-powered applications utilizing the proprietary RCT-IF (Role, Context, Task, Instruction, Format) framework. Structured to meet the precise, high-stakes demands of modern enterprise environments, this text discards heavy, convoluted theory in favor of actionable, deployable, and scalable implementation. It provides a comprehensive roadmap starting from absolute conceptual scratch, moving through design, build, setup, deployment, and concluding...

Master artificial intelligence to boost daily productivity and eliminate the tech overwhelm draining your schedule. Whether you are organizing a chaotic household, navigating a busy freelance business, or optimizing your morning commute, this empowering guide demystifies complex algorithms. Feel...

Confused by Artificial Intelligence? You're not alone—and you don't need a technical background to understand it. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, learn, and solve everyday problems. This beginner-friendly guide explains AI in simple language, without confusing technical jargon.

Master artificial intelligence and data science fundamentals without getting lost in complex math or dense coding jargon. This story-driven technology guide transforms intimidating algorithms into accessible, everyday concepts. Build your digital literacy by exploring how modern computing...

Transform basic AI language models into reliable autonomous workflows that conquer complex automation challenges. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focused learning sessions, this highly analytical guide strips away vendor hype to reveal durable tech patterns. Stop feeling lost in a maze...

Decode the foundational software running your devices and transform from a tech beginner into a confident digital user. Perfect for your morning commute, this empowering listen replaces intimidating IT jargon with clear, down-to-earth analogies. Stop viewing your laptop or smartphone as a...

Master the foundation of computer science without writing code in this calm, beginner-friendly guide to problem-solving. Perfect for your morning commute, this accessible audio journey translates complex programming concepts into everyday experiences like cooking or organizing cards. You will...

It is written with a strict, unwavering focus on the practical implementation of satellite internet systems, guiding the reader from scratch to the design, build, setup, deployment, and final production of real-world solutions. The tools required to interact with satellites such as inexpensive SDRs, open-source decoding software, and off-the-shelf antennas are now readily available. This book provides the precise instruction manual for assembling those tools into powerful, production-ready systems. It is an invitation to look upward, harness the data flowing through the stars, and build the...

Master the mathematics of cryptography and crack historical ciphers without getting bogged down in complex formulas. Whether you are seeking a stimulating brain workout during your daily commute or looking to build new skills in cybersecurity, this engaging, beginner-friendly guide transforms...

Master computer hardware and digital storage basics to banish tech confusion and confidently upgrade your slow devices. Whether commuting to the office or unwinding at home, this accessible tech literacy guide transforms intimidating jargon into plain language. You will easily grasp exactly why...

Master computer science basics by decoding the hidden binary language powering every app and screen in your daily life. Whether you are prepping for a coding bootcamp or simply upskilling during your morning commute, this empowering audio journey replaces tech anxiety with absolute clarity. Stop...

Demystify the complex world of artificial intelligence and machine learning without needing a computer science degree. Whether you are upgrading your tech skills on your daily commute or simply relaxing while learning about our digital future, this calm, accessible guide transforms confusing...

Master the foundational mathematics of programming and transform how you understand code with this accessible guide. Whether you are commuting to a tech bootcamp or upskilling from home, this encouraging audio experience clears away the confusion. Say goodbye to dense formulas and discover how...

Grasp the revolutionary power of quantum computing and future technology without complex math or physics. Perfect for a morning commute, this accessible guide transforms intimidating science into fascinating, everyday analogies. Satisfy your curious mind and step into the next generation of...