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The Only AI & Computer Science Reference You Will Ever Need Tired of juggling twenty books, three courses, and hundreds of blog posts just to understand one concept? This encyclopedia ends that. Over 1,000 pages — from computer science foundations to deploying production LLM systems — organized so every concept buil2026ds on the last. What's Inside 49 Major Topics with complete coverage: CS Foundations, Algorithms, Systems Design, Databases, Cloud/DevOps, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, MLOps, Cybersecurity, AI Safety, and Future Technologies 335+ Reference Tables ...

Although we usually think of technology as something unique to modern times, our ancestors began to create the first technologies millions of years ago in the form of prehistoric tools and weapons. Over time, eight key technologies gradually freed us from the limitations of our animal origins.

5th Edition - New for 2024 A great intro to Computer Science concepts for all ages. Perfect for: AP Computer Science Principles (AP-CSP) Teacher Certification Tests (PRAXIS, GACE, etc.) Integrated Digital Technology CS Foundations Exploring Computer Science Curious kids and adults Everyone! --- The 5th edition comes with several updates, including: Computing Systems Deeper dive into CPU/GPU More on logic gate Other updates And more! --- Computer science is the world's fastest growing field of study, and this growth is showing no signs of slowing down. As a new field, computer science can ...

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...

James Gleick, the author of the best sellers Chaos and Genius, now brings us a work just as astonishing and masterly: a revelatory chronicle and meditation that shows how information has become the modern era’s defining quality—the blood, the fuel, the vital principle of our world. The story...

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...

"The most important book on AI this year." --The Guardian "Mr. Russell's exciting book goes deep, while sparkling with dry witticisms." --The Wall Street Journal "The most important book I have read in quite some time" (Daniel Kahneman); "A must-read" (Max Tegmark); "The book we've all been...

Think in Sets – A Beginner’s Guide to Discrete Maths is a friendly, simple, and clear introduction to the most important subject in computer science: Discrete Mathematics. Written especially for beginners, this book removes fear and confusion and replaces them with confidence and clarity. Whether you are a first-year engineering student, a computer science learner, or someone returning to math after years, this book explains each concept in an easy, intuitive, and learner-friendly way—without sacrificing correctness.

Audie Award, History/Biography, 2016. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with 23 of the 24 moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail.

This book offers an overview of computer science from a perspective that is accessible to those without an extensive technical background. While the field of computer science encompasses a vast array of complex topics and applications, this work endeavors to present these concepts in a clear and approachable manner. Through the exploration of various aspects of computer science, readers will gain a foundational understanding of this rapidly-evolving field, even in the absence of prior experience or technical expertise. This literary work is not intended to serve as a technical reference or ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil presents an “elaborate, smart, and persuasive” (The Boston Globe) view of the future course of human development. “Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world.”—Los Angeles Times “Startling in scope and bravado...

AI isn't slowing down. Most of what's written about it is either too technical to follow, too shallow to be useful, or too sensationalized to trust. AI Simply Explained by a Software Engineer is the comprehensive guide for beginners who want to understand artificial intelligence without needing a technical background. Written by a senior software engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience, it covers how the technology actually works, who's building it, how to use it today, and what it means for your career, your investments, and the world around you.

Technology has gradually transitioned from wired to wireless over the years with tons of benefits. From the internet of things to wireless communication, we are all witnesses of the huge benefits of wireless technologies. This audiobook covers various subjects and highlights both the benefits and challenges of wireless technologies.

Paul Kennedy, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers and one of today’s most renowned historians, now provides a new and unique look at how World War II was won. Engineers of Victory is a fascinating nuts-and-bolts account of the strategic factors that led to Allied victory. Kennedy reveals how the leaders’ grand strategy was carried out by the ordinary soldiers, scientists, engineers, and businessmen responsible for realizing their commanders’ visions of success.

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.

Science Concepts Explained for Non-Scientists: Clear Guides to How the World Works Computer Science Explained for Non-Scientists: How Algorithms, Data, and Digital Systems Shape the Modern World is a clear, accessible guide to one of the most influential sciences of the modern age. Written for readers with no technical background, this book explains how computer science works at the conceptual level, focusing on ideas rather than coding, formulas, or jargon. It reveals what happens behind the screens we use every day and shows how computers transform information into action through ...

'Wooldridge is like the teacher you wish you'd had' GUARDIAN 'This book is simply brilliant . . . I learned so much' SIR DAVID SPIEGELHALTER, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE 'Fresh, clever and playful' MATT RIDLEY, AUTHOR OF THE ORIGINS OF VIRTUE 'Michael explains the complex, strategic structures of...

"This colorful page-turner puts artificial intelligence into a human perspective. Through the lives of Geoff Hinton and other major players, Metz explains this transformative technology and makes the quest thrilling." —Walter Isaacson, author of The Code BreakerRecipient of starred reviews in...

The definitive history of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Pentagon agency that has quietly shaped war and technology for nearly sixty years. Founded in 1958 in response to the launch of Sputnik, the agency’s original mission was to create “the unimagined weapons of the...

From the acclaimed author of Tubes, a lively and surprising tour of the infrastructure behind the weather forecast, the people who built it, and what it reveals about our climate and our planet The weather is the foundation of our daily lives. It’s a staple of small talk, the app on our...