General Computing in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

The Master Algorithm

How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World

by Pedro Domingos ...

**Recommended by Bill GatesA thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration of machine learning and the race to build computer intelligences as flexible as our own**In the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

**Recommended by Bill GatesA thought-provoking and wide-ranging exploration of machine learning and the race to build computer intelligences as flexible as our own**In the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm,
... Read more
AI for Good

How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter

by Josh Tyrangiel ...

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 catapulting us into a utopian future or dragging us toward existential ruin. But this book tells a different story. ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

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 catapulting us into a utopian future or dragging us toward existential ruin. But this book tells a different story.
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies

by Rob Sylvan ...

Learn to make your digital photos *pop* with easy-to-follow help using AI-powered software from AdobeWith no prior photography or editing experience necessary, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies delivers a must-have walkthrough for taking your photos to the next level using Adobe’s powerful consumer software. You’ll learn the fundamentals of opening your pictures, managing your photo ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Learn to make your digital photos *pop* with easy-to-follow help using AI-powered software from AdobeWith no prior photography or editing experience necessary, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies delivers a must-have walkthrough for taking your photos to the next level using Adobe’s powerful consumer software. You’ll learn the fundamentals of opening your pictures, managing your photo
... Read more
Security Engineering

A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems

by Ross Anderson ...

Now that there's software in everything, how can you make anything secure? Understand how to engineer dependable systems with this newly updated classicIn Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems, Third Edition Cambridge University professor Ross Anderson updates his classic textbook and teaches readers how to design, implement, and test systems to withstand both ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

Now that there's software in everything, how can you make anything secure? Understand how to engineer dependable systems with this newly updated classicIn Security Engineering: A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems, Third Edition Cambridge University professor Ross Anderson updates his classic textbook and teaches readers how to design, implement, and test systems to withstand both
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Hands-On Financial Modeling with Excel for Microsoft 365

Build your own practical financial models for effective forecasting, valuation, trading, and growth analysis

by Shmuel Oluwa ...

Explore a variety of Excel features, functions, and productivity tips for various aspects of financial modelingKey FeaturesExplore Excel's financial functions and pivot tables with this updated second editionBuild an integrated financial model with Excel for Microsoft 365 from scratchPerform financial analysis with the help of real-world use casesBook DescriptionFinancial modeling is a core skill ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore a variety of Excel features, functions, and productivity tips for various aspects of financial modelingKey FeaturesExplore Excel's financial functions and pivot tables with this updated second editionBuild an integrated financial model with Excel for Microsoft 365 from scratchPerform financial analysis with the help of real-world use casesBook DescriptionFinancial modeling is a core skill
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High Performance Spark

Best Practices for Scaling and Optimizing Apache Spark

by Holden Karau, Adi Polak, Rachel Warren ...

Apache Spark is amazing when everything clicks. But if you haven't seen the performance improvements you expected or still don't feel confident enough to use Spark in production, this practical book is for you. Authors Holden Karau, Adi Polak, and Rachel Warren walk you through the secrets of the Spark code base and demonstrate performance optimizations that will help your data pipelines run ... Read more

$51.83 CAD

Apache Spark is amazing when everything clicks. But if you haven't seen the performance improvements you expected or still don't feel confident enough to use Spark in production, this practical book is for you. Authors Holden Karau, Adi Polak, and Rachel Warren walk you through the secrets of the Spark code base and demonstrate performance optimizations that will help your data pipelines run
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Designing Software Synthesizer Plugins in C++

With Audio DSP

by Will C. Pirkle ...

Designing Software Synthesizer Plugins in C++ provides everything you need to know to start designing and writing your own synthesizer plugins, including theory and practical examples for all of the major synthesizer building blocks, from LFOs and EGs to PCM samples and morphing wavetables, along with complete synthesizer example projects.The book and accompanying SynthLab projects include scores ... Read more

$89.93 CAD

Designing Software Synthesizer Plugins in C++ provides everything you need to know to start designing and writing your own synthesizer plugins, including theory and practical examples for all of the major synthesizer building blocks, from LFOs and EGs to PCM samples and morphing wavetables, along with complete synthesizer example projects.The book and accompanying SynthLab projects include scores
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The Soul of A New Machine

by Tracy Kidder ...

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 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not ... Read more

Was $12.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD

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 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not
... Read more
The History of Video Games

by Charlie Fish ...

This book is a potted history of video games, telling all the rollercoaster stories of this fascinating young industry that’s now twice as big globally than the film and music industries combined. Each chapter explores the history of video games through a different lens, giving a uniquely well-rounded overview.Packed with pictures and stats, this book is for video gamers nostalgic for the good old ... Read more

$12.68 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a potted history of video games, telling all the rollercoaster stories of this fascinating young industry that’s now twice as big globally than the film and music industries combined. Each chapter explores the history of video games through a different lens, giving a uniquely well-rounded overview.Packed with pictures and stats, this book is for video gamers nostalgic for the good old
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Ethical Data and Information Management

Concepts, Tools and Methods

by Katherine O'Keefe, Daragh O Brien ...

Information and how we manage, process and govern it is becoming increasingly important as organizations ride the wave of the big data revolution. ***Ethical Data and Information Management***offers a practical guide for people in organizations who are tasked with implementing information management projects. It sets out, in a clear and structured way, the fundamentals of ethics, and provides ... Read more

$53.90 CAD

Information and how we manage, process and govern it is becoming increasingly important as organizations ride the wave of the big data revolution. ***Ethical Data and Information Management***offers a practical guide for people in organizations who are tasked with implementing information management projects. It sets out, in a clear and structured way, the fundamentals of ethics, and provides
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Kotlin in Action

by Dmitry Jemerov, Svetlana Isakova ...

SummaryKotlin in Action guides experienced Java developers from the language basics of Kotlin all the way through building applications to run on the JVM and Android devices. Foreword by Andrey Breslav, Lead Designer of Kotlin.About the TechnologyDevelopers want to get work done - and the less hassle, the better. Coding with Kotlin means less hassle. The Kotlin programming language offers an ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

SummaryKotlin in Action guides experienced Java developers from the language basics of Kotlin all the way through building applications to run on the JVM and Android devices. Foreword by Andrey Breslav, Lead Designer of Kotlin.About the TechnologyDevelopers want to get work done - and the less hassle, the better. Coding with Kotlin means less hassle. The Kotlin programming language offers an
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MCAT How To Boot Camp: The Fast and Easy Way to Learn the Basics with World Class Experts Proven Tactics, Techniques, Facts, Hints, Tips and Advice

by Cody Gayden ...

Looking for the straight facts on MCAT?In this clear and highly informative how-to guide the authors give you the latest on MCAT essentials with the most current, most actual and beneficial Facts, Hints, Tips and Advice you can find from experts in the field on MCAT.Discover How to, Sound and Practical Advice on:- Here's How an Average Student Can Get Into Medical School - With a 2.00 GPA- Why ... Read more

$8.90 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Looking for the straight facts on MCAT?In this clear and highly informative how-to guide the authors give you the latest on MCAT essentials with the most current, most actual and beneficial Facts, Hints, Tips and Advice you can find from experts in the field on MCAT.Discover How to, Sound and Practical Advice on:- Here's How an Average Student Can Get Into Medical School - With a 2.00 GPA- Why
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Learn Typing

by Durgesh ...

Typing skills are important to complete your work faster. Typing helps in communicating with colleagues and customers, creating documents, and finding new information.Though typing is a fundamental skill, it is still one of the most important computer skills to be learnt. Typing is something most of us will have to do a lot whether you work in an office or not. The faster you type, the more time ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Typing skills are important to complete your work faster. Typing helps in communicating with colleagues and customers, creating documents, and finding new information.Though typing is a fundamental skill, it is still one of the most important computer skills to be learnt. Typing is something most of us will have to do a lot whether you work in an office or not. The faster you type, the more time
... Read more
GarageBand For Dummies

by Bob LeVitus ...

Put together great-sounding audio tracks on Mac, iPhone, or iPadGarageBand For Dummies gets you started with the popular audio software included with Apple devices. This simple app lets you do everything from building basic beats to creating multi-track recordings. You’ll learn how to build a song from the ground up in this beginner-friendly Dummies guide. Follow simple, step-by-step instructions ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Put together great-sounding audio tracks on Mac, iPhone, or iPadGarageBand For Dummies gets you started with the popular audio software included with Apple devices. This simple app lets you do everything from building basic beats to creating multi-track recordings. You’ll learn how to build a song from the ground up in this beginner-friendly Dummies guide. Follow simple, step-by-step instructions
... Read more
WiFi Hacking

Le guide simplifié du débutant pour apprendre le hacking des réseaux WiFi avec kali linux

by Kevin Droz ...

Attention : à ceux qui veulent apprendre le WiFi hacking et faire partie d’une communauté de hackers professionnels.Est-ce que vous avez toujours voulu cracker le WiFi des voisins juste pour le plaisir ?Peut-être vous voulez avoir une connexion internet gratuite ! Ou bien vous voulez juste manipuler le réseau de votre meilleur ami !Ou peut-être vous êtes un hacker qui veut apprendre le pentesting ... Read more

$9.96 CAD

Attention : à ceux qui veulent apprendre le WiFi hacking et faire partie d’une communauté de hackers professionnels.Est-ce que vous avez toujours voulu cracker le WiFi des voisins juste pour le plaisir ?Peut-être vous voulez avoir une connexion internet gratuite ! Ou bien vous voulez juste manipuler le réseau de votre meilleur ami !Ou peut-être vous êtes un hacker qui veut apprendre le pentesting
... Read more
Investors Guide On Forex Trading, Bitcoin and Making Money Online: Currency Trading Strategies and Digital Cryptocurrencies for Bitcoin Buying and Selling

Currency Trading Strategies and Digital Cryptocurrencies for Bitcoin Buying and Selling

by Speedy Publishing ...

Grow your money by taking to heart the useful trading strategies included in this boxed set of three books. Use this opportunity to understand how Forex training and Bitcoins work. Learn how you can earn money by becoming experts of online trading. Let your curiosity get the better of you. Let your money grow. Begin today. ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

Grow your money by taking to heart the useful trading strategies included in this boxed set of three books. Use this opportunity to understand how Forex training and Bitcoins work. Learn how you can earn money by becoming experts of online trading. Let your curiosity get the better of you. Let your money grow. Begin today.
... Read more
Make games with Python

Create your own entertainment with Raspberry Pi

by Sean M. Tracey ...

Series series Essentials
Learning to code your own shoot-'em-up game is infinitely more satisfying than beating any end-of-level boss.This essential guide teaches how to develop games with Python and Pygame. Gain a better understanding of the games you play, and build the skills to create games of your own, including how to:Create shapes and pathsMove sprites and detect collisionsHandle keyboard, mouse, and gamepad ... Read more

$5.66 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning to code your own shoot-'em-up game is infinitely more satisfying than beating any end-of-level boss.This essential guide teaches how to develop games with Python and Pygame. Gain a better understanding of the games you play, and build the skills to create games of your own, including how to:Create shapes and pathsMove sprites and detect collisionsHandle keyboard, mouse, and gamepad
... Read more
Deep Learning with Python, Second Edition

by Francois Chollet ...

Unlock the groundbreaking advances of deep learning with this extensively revised edition of the bestselling original. Learn directly from the creator of Keras and master practical Python deep learning techniques that are easy to apply in the real world.In Deep Learning with Python, Second Edition you will learn:Deep learning from first principlesImage classification & image segmentationTimeseries ... Read more

$59.99 CAD

Unlock the groundbreaking advances of deep learning with this extensively revised edition of the bestselling original. Learn directly from the creator of Keras and master practical Python deep learning techniques that are easy to apply in the real world.In Deep Learning with Python, Second Edition you will learn:Deep learning from first principlesImage classification & image segmentationTimeseries
... Read more
Excel Data Analysis

Your visual blueprint for creating and analyzing data, charts and PivotTables

by Denise Etheridge ...

Series Book 42 - Visual Blueprint
Advanced techniques for Excel power usersCrunch and analyze Excel data the way the professionals do with this clean, uncluttered, visual guide to advanced Excel techniques. Using numerous screenshots and easy-to-follow numbered steps, this book clearly shows you how to perform professional-level modeling, charting, data access, data slicing, and other functions. You'll find super techniques for ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Advanced techniques for Excel power usersCrunch and analyze Excel data the way the professionals do with this clean, uncluttered, visual guide to advanced Excel techniques. Using numerous screenshots and easy-to-follow numbered steps, this book clearly shows you how to perform professional-level modeling, charting, data access, data slicing, and other functions. You'll find super techniques for
... Read more
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-One Exam Guide, Fourth Edition

by Peter H. Gregory ...

This up-to-date self-study system delivers complete coverage of every topic on the 2019 version of the CISA examThe latest edition of this trusted resource offers complete,up-to-date coverage of all the material included on the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Auditor exam. Written by an IT security and audit expert, CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-One Exam ... Read more

$53.27 CAD

This up-to-date self-study system delivers complete coverage of every topic on the 2019 version of the CISA examThe latest edition of this trusted resource offers complete,up-to-date coverage of all the material included on the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Auditor exam. Written by an IT security and audit expert, CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-One Exam
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JavaScript: Best Practice

by James Kolce, Moritz Kroger, Ivan Curic, Samier Saeed, Jeff Mott, M. David Green, Craig Buckler ...

There's no doubt that the JavaScript ecosystem changes fast. Not only are new tools and frameworks introduced and developed at a rapid rate, the language itself has undergone big changes with the introduction of ES2015 (aka ES6). Understandably, many articles have been written complaining about how difficult it is to learn modern JavaScript development these days. We're aiming to minimize that ... Read more

$11.51 CAD

There's no doubt that the JavaScript ecosystem changes fast. Not only are new tools and frameworks introduced and developed at a rapid rate, the language itself has undergone big changes with the introduction of ES2015 (aka ES6). Understandably, many articles have been written complaining about how difficult it is to learn modern JavaScript development these days. We're aiming to minimize that
... Read more
Blogging For Dummies

by Amy Lupold Bair ...

The bestselling blogging book—updated in a new edition!Ready to make your mark on the online world? Start a blog!Blogging For Dummies provides you with information on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and the tools required to get started.Plus, you'll get advice on a blog topic, choosing a domain name and host, writing your first post, planning an editorial calendar, and using your blog ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

The bestselling blogging book—updated in a new edition!Ready to make your mark on the online world? Start a blog!Blogging For Dummies provides you with information on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and the tools required to get started.Plus, you'll get advice on a blog topic, choosing a domain name and host, writing your first post, planning an editorial calendar, and using your blog
... Read more
C Programming For Dummies

by Dan Gookin ...

Get an A grade in CAs with any major language, mastery of C can take you to some very interesting new places. Almost 50 years after it first appeared, it's still the world's most popular programming language and is used as the basis of global industry's core systems, including operating systems, high-performance graphics applications, and microcontrollers. This means that fluent C users are in big ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Get an A grade in CAs with any major language, mastery of C can take you to some very interesting new places. Almost 50 years after it first appeared, it's still the world's most popular programming language and is used as the basis of global industry's core systems, including operating systems, high-performance graphics applications, and microcontrollers. This means that fluent C users are in big
... Read more
The Game Audio Strategy Guide

A Practical Course

by Gina Zdanowicz, Spencer Bambrick ...

The Game Audio Strategy Guide is a comprehensive text designed to turn both novices and experienced audio designers into technical game audio pros. Providing both a theoretical foundation and practical insights, The Game Audio Strategy Guide offers a thorough look at the tools and methods needed to create industry-quality music and sound design for games. The text is supported by an extensive ... Read more

$134.28 CAD

The Game Audio Strategy Guide is a comprehensive text designed to turn both novices and experienced audio designers into technical game audio pros. Providing both a theoretical foundation and practical insights, The Game Audio Strategy Guide offers a thorough look at the tools and methods needed to create industry-quality music and sound design for games. The text is supported by an extensive
... Read more

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