Nonfiction Computers

Stories that will make you laugh, cry, and feel a thousand emotions in between. Following on the heels of his critically acclaimed first book of short works, A Flamingo Under the Carousel, William John Rostron continues with this second compilation of published works that utilizes multiple genres. Again, the reader is treated to tales of fiction, non-fiction, and his unique style of “almost fiction.” He spans the globe with stories that take place in London, Paris, and Rome…not to mention the oceans of the world and outer space. Rostron’s imagination brings you to the mysterious ...

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry. Computers have changed since...

From Oxford's leading AI researcher comes a fun and accessible tour through the history and future of one of the most cutting edge and misunderstood field in science: Artificial Intelligence The somewhat ill-defined long-term aim of AI is to build machines that are conscious, self-aware, and...

"Narrator Oliver Wyman brings his full complement of vocalizations to this polemic on social media and what it is doing to us. His cadence and delivery are spot-on..." — AudioFile Magazine Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now is a timely call-to-arms from a Silicon...

The best five books on anonymity in existence! Want to surf the web anonymously? Cloak yourself in shadow on the Deep Web or The Hidden Wiki? I will show you how to become a ghost in the machine - leaving no tracks back to your ISP - whether on the Deep Web or regular Internet. This audiobook covers it all: encrypting your files, securing your PC, masking your Online footsteps with Tor, VPNs, Freenet, and bitcoins, and all while giving you peace of mind with total 100 percent anonymity.

Ever wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery. "I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do...

Managers want to know how to lead virtually, how to keep their teams motivated, and how to keep employees productive. Providing compelling, evidence-based answers to these issues, Remote Work Revolution is essential for navigating the enduring challenges teams and managers face. Filled with specific actionable steps and interactive tools, this timely book will help team members deliver results previously out of reach. Employees will be able to break through routine norms to successfully use remote work to benefit themselves, their groups, and ultimately their organizations.

Coaches, Wellness Experts, and Entrepreneurs—Write Your Book Faster, Easier with AI! Struggling to find time or the right approach to writing your book? Stop the overwhelm—ChatGPT AI makes book writing faster, easier, and smarter than ever! The AI revolution is here! This book reveals a 9-step formula to write, publish, and launch a client-attraction book—without losing your unique voice and authenticity.

In a world where cyber threats lurk around every corner, understanding the mind of a hacker is the key to staying one step ahead. Cyber Threat Unmasked is your ultimate guide to ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital defense strategies. This book dives deep into real-world cyber threats, equipping security professionals, ethical hackers, and IT enthusiasts with the tools and knowledge needed to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital assets. From reconnaissance and exploitation techniques to securing critical infrastructures, this book provides a comprehensive, hands-on ...

A man looking for romance on the adult affair website Ashley Madison thinks a woman fleeing a sexless marriage may be creating what she’s attempting to escape from, as she works to transform him.

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: 21 layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses whose usual work was fashioning bras and girdles. This book is the story of that spacesuit. It is a story of the triumph over the military-industrial complex by the International Latex Corporation, best known by its consumer brand of "Playtex" - a victory of elegant softness over engineered hardness, of adaptation over cybernetics.

In telling the story of his youth through seven computer games, critically acclaimed author Michael W. Clune (White Out) captures the part of childhood we live alone. You have been awakened. Floppy disk inserted, computer turned on, a whirring, and then this sentence, followed by a blinking...

This book gives a basic understanding of what the artificial revolution is all about. Plus it describes some of the benefits and uses of AI. Great reference EBook.

Confessions of An Indian Immigrant: Dawn of IT Opportunities in the Land of Promise by Aithal is a compelling personal memoir that chronicles the journey of an ambitious young professional who leaves behind the bustling streets of Mumbai to pursue the American Dream. Set during a pivotal time in global history—before smartphones, social media, and the digitization of everyday life—the book offers a vivid recollection of life as an Indian immigrant during the early days of the information technology revolution. The narrative begins with Aithal’s decision to move to New York, a ...

Quickly and easily learn to create vibrant, believable, durable and reproduceable images, videos, music, and voice tracks using textual prompts for artificially intelligent generative systems! This brief guide includes a list of basic rules of composition accompanied by an illustrated instruction manual that will teach the curious reader how to create outstanding multimedia content using any generative AI system (such as Aitubo, MS Designer, etc...). This quick study includes everything the novice needs to know to get started and then progress to the creation of award-winning images, videos...

Since 2012 the organization Girls Who Code has taught computing skills to and inspired over 10,000 girls across America. Now its founder, Reshma Saujani, wants to inspire you to be a girl who codes! Bursting with down-to-earth explanations of coding principles and real-life stories of girls and women working at places like Pixar and NASA, this audiobook shows what a huge role computer science plays in our lives and how much fun it can be.

If a classmate sends threatening emails to you, do you know what to do? Don’t worry if you don’t. This book is here to help! Learn tech-savvy ways to keep bullies out of your technology - without taking away all the fun!

"I don’t know much about tech, but I do know that these pioneer women are pretty dope. Geek Girl Rising gives a much needed voice to the fearless women paving an important path in the tech world, while forming a lasting sisterhood along the way.” - Kelly Ripa This program is read by the...

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