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Chip War

The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology

by Chris Miller ...

The Financial Times Business Book of the Year, this epic account of the decades-long battle to control one of the world’s most critical resources—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in fierce competition is “pulse quickening…a nonfiction thriller” (The New York Times).You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

The Financial Times Business Book of the Year, this epic account of the decades-long battle to control one of the world’s most critical resources—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in fierce competition is “pulse quickening…a nonfiction thriller” (The New York Times).You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the
... Read more
The Handheld Club

Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis (collection)

by Rodrigo Copetti ...

Series series Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis (collection)
Looking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating. While conventional PCs tend to evolve 'incrementally', new generations of consoles introduce completely new ways of working. The writings you see here are part of a series aimed at uncovering the rationale behind the latest trends in technology. They will also demonstrate why each system can't be summarised by its 'bits', megahertz, ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Looking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating. While conventional PCs tend to evolve 'incrementally', new generations of consoles introduce completely new ways of working. The writings you see here are part of a series aimed at uncovering the rationale behind the latest trends in technology. They will also demonstrate why each system can't be summarised by its 'bits', megahertz,
... Read more
The Manga Guide to Microprocessors

by Michio Shibuya, Takashi Tonagi, Office Sawa ...

Series Book 13 - The Manga Guides
Ayumi is a world-class shogi (Japanese chess) player who can’t be beaten—that is, until she loses to a powerful computer called the Shooting Star. Ayumi vows to find out everything she can about her new nemesis. Lucky for her, Yuu Kano, the genius programmer behind the Shooting Star, is willing to teach her all about the inner workings of the microprocessor—the “brain” inside all computers, phones ... Read more

$20.15 CAD

Ayumi is a world-class shogi (Japanese chess) player who can’t be beaten—that is, until she loses to a powerful computer called the Shooting Star. Ayumi vows to find out everything she can about her new nemesis. Lucky for her, Yuu Kano, the genius programmer behind the Shooting Star, is willing to teach her all about the inner workings of the microprocessor—the “brain” inside all computers, phones
... Read more
Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius: Control Arduino with Your Smartphone or Tablet

by Simon Monk ...

Series series Evil Genius
TEAM ARDUINO UP WITH ANDROID FOR SOME MISCHIEVOUS FUN!Filled with practical, do-it-yourself gadgets, Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius shows you how to create Arduino devices and control them with Android smartphones and tablets. Easy-to-find equipment and components are used for all the projects in the book.This wickedly inventive guide covers the Android Open Application Development ... Read more

$29.60 CAD

TEAM ARDUINO UP WITH ANDROID FOR SOME MISCHIEVOUS FUN!Filled with practical, do-it-yourself gadgets, Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius shows you how to create Arduino devices and control them with Android smartphones and tablets. Easy-to-find equipment and components are used for all the projects in the book.This wickedly inventive guide covers the Android Open Application Development
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The Nvidia Way

Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant

by Tae Kim ...

**"[L]oaded with fascinating details about Huang’s unusual leadership style and maniacal work habits."—Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal"The definitive look at the most remarkable business story of this era."—Morgan Housel, New York Times best-selling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As EverA deeply reported business history of the chip-designer Nvidia—from its founding in 1993 to its ... Read more

$28.79 CAD

**"[L]oaded with fascinating details about Huang’s unusual leadership style and maniacal work habits."—Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal"The definitive look at the most remarkable business story of this era."—Morgan Housel, New York Times best-selling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As EverA deeply reported business history of the chip-designer Nvidia—from its founding in 1993 to its
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The Scaling Era

An Oral History of AI, 2019–2025

by Dwarkesh Patel ...

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?In a series of in-depth interviews with leading AI researchers and company founders—including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, DeepMind cofounder ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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?In a series of in-depth interviews with leading AI researchers and company founders—including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, DeepMind cofounder
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Home Automation with Arduino

Automate your Home using Open-Source Hardware

by Marc-Olivier Schwartz ...

Design your own home automation systems using the Arduino platform ! Home Automation with Arduino is a complete resource to start building your own home automation systems based on the Arduino platform. By using this book, you will learn how to automate your home using DIY home automation systems. I also designed the book so it will inspire you to get your own ideas and start designing & ... Read more

$13.18 CAD

Design your own home automation systems using the Arduino platform ! Home Automation with Arduino is a complete resource to start building your own home automation systems based on the Arduino platform. By using this book, you will learn how to automate your home using DIY home automation systems. I also designed the book so it will inspire you to get your own ideas and start designing &
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Build Your Own Quadcopter: Power Up Your Designs with the Parallax Elev-8

by Donald Norris ...

Series Book 8 - Build Your Own
Build a custom multirotor aircraft!Build and customize radio-controlled quadcopters that take off, land, hover, and soar. Build Your Own Quadcopter: Power Up Your Designs with the Parallax Elev-8 features step-by-step assembly plans and experiments that will have you launching fully functioning quadcopters in no time. Discover how to connect Elev-8 components, program the microcontroller, use GPS, ... Read more

$44.36 CAD

Build a custom multirotor aircraft!Build and customize radio-controlled quadcopters that take off, land, hover, and soar. Build Your Own Quadcopter: Power Up Your Designs with the Parallax Elev-8 features step-by-step assembly plans and experiments that will have you launching fully functioning quadcopters in no time. Discover how to connect Elev-8 components, program the microcontroller, use GPS,
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C++ in Embedded Systems

A practical transition from C to modern C++

by Amar Mahmutbegović ...

Go beyond C by applying modern C++ in embedded systems to enhance code readability, maintainability, and scalability Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBridge the gap between C and modern C++ for embedded systems through practical examplesLearn how to save memory and cut down on runtime computing using compile-time computation ... Read more

$29.51 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Go beyond C by applying modern C++ in embedded systems to enhance code readability, maintainability, and scalability Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBridge the gap between C and modern C++ for embedded systems through practical examplesLearn how to save memory and cut down on runtime computing using compile-time computation
... Read more
Modern Computer Architecture and Organization

Learn x86, ARM, and RISC-V architectures and the design of smartphones, PCs, and cloud servers

by Jim Ledin ...

A no-nonsense, practical guide to current and future processor and computer architectures, enabling you to design computer systems and develop better software applications across a variety of domainsKey FeaturesUnderstand digital circuitry with the help of transistors, logic gates, and sequential logicExamine the architecture and instruction sets of x86, x64, ARM, and RISC-V processorsExplore the ... Read more

$38.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A no-nonsense, practical guide to current and future processor and computer architectures, enabling you to design computer systems and develop better software applications across a variety of domainsKey FeaturesUnderstand digital circuitry with the help of transistors, logic gates, and sequential logicExamine the architecture and instruction sets of x86, x64, ARM, and RISC-V processorsExplore the
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Developing IoT Projects with ESP32

Unlock the full Potential of ESP32 in IoT development to create production-grade smart devices

by Vedat Ozan Oner ...

From smart sensors to cloud integration and the world of TinyML, this book is your comprehensive guide to the IoT ecosystem, using the ESP32 and industry-standard tools and technologiesKey FeaturesBuild IoT projects from scratch using ESP32Customize solutions, take them to cloud, visualize real-time data, implement security featuresPractice using a variety of hands-on projects such as an audio ... Read more

$36.71 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From smart sensors to cloud integration and the world of TinyML, this book is your comprehensive guide to the IoT ecosystem, using the ESP32 and industry-standard tools and technologiesKey FeaturesBuild IoT projects from scratch using ESP32Customize solutions, take them to cloud, visualize real-time data, implement security featuresPractice using a variety of hands-on projects such as an audio
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PIC® Micro Principles Teachers Pack V11

by Clive W. Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

$4.10 CAD

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
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Programming the Propeller with Spin: A Beginner's Guide to Parallel Processing

by Harprit Singh Sandhu ...

Parallel Processing With the Propeller--Made Easy!"This book should find a place on any Propellerhead's bookshelf, between Parallax's Propeller Manual and its Programming and Customizing the Multicore Propeller volumes." Make: 24Programming the Propeller with Spin: A Beginner's Guide to Parallel Processing walks you through the essential skills you need to build and control devices using the ... Read more

$40.49 CAD

Parallel Processing With the Propeller--Made Easy!"This book should find a place on any Propellerhead's bookshelf, between Parallax's Propeller Manual and its Programming and Customizing the Multicore Propeller volumes." Make: 24Programming the Propeller with Spin: A Beginner's Guide to Parallel Processing walks you through the essential skills you need to build and control devices using the
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Raspberry Pi

The Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi, Including Projects, Programming Tips & Tricks, and Much More!

by Geoff Adams ...

If you want to create awesome Rapsberry Pi projects but don’t know where to start, then keep reading…Have you tried learning about the Raspberry Pi, but been overwhelmed by technical jargon that just doesn’t make sense?That’s the problem with most resources for the Pi. They overcomplicate the process and assume that you’re already a master programmer who knows dozens of programming languages.…But ... Read more

$3.65 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to create awesome Rapsberry Pi projects but don’t know where to start, then keep reading…Have you tried learning about the Raspberry Pi, but been overwhelmed by technical jargon that just doesn’t make sense?That’s the problem with most resources for the Pi. They overcomplicate the process and assume that you’re already a master programmer who knows dozens of programming languages.…But
... Read more
RISC-V Architecture and DSP Processor Design

Design and implement a high-performance RISC-V DSP core from ISA to SoC

by Zhang Zhiwei ...

Explore the design of a RISC-V DSP processor using the SpringCore architecture, covering pipeline design, DSP acceleration, LLVM toolchain support, debugging with OpenOCD, and integration into a real SoC "Of all the RISC-V internals and design books, this is miles beyond the others. It is even superior to a vast majority of the community documentation, which can be vague. If you're working on a ... Read more

$29.51 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the design of a RISC-V DSP processor using the SpringCore architecture, covering pipeline design, DSP acceleration, LLVM toolchain support, debugging with OpenOCD, and integration into a real SoC "Of all the RISC-V internals and design books, this is miles beyond the others. It is even superior to a vast majority of the community documentation, which can be vague. If you're working on a
... Read more
Mastering IoT For Industrial Environments

Unlock the IoT Landscape for Industrial Environments with Industry 4.0, Covering Architecture, Protocols like MQTT, and Advancements with ESP-IDF

by Shrey Sharma ...

Powering Industrial Growth with IoT Innovations.KEY FEATURES - Unlock the potential of IoT across industries while honing your skills to design and build IoT devices. - Dive into architectural frameworks, enriched with real-world examples, to navigate IoT complexities and implement effective solutions for tangible results. - Gain insights into emerging trends shaping the future of IoT and Industry ... Read more

$22.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Powering Industrial Growth with IoT Innovations.KEY FEATURES - Unlock the potential of IoT across industries while honing your skills to design and build IoT devices. - Dive into architectural frameworks, enriched with real-world examples, to navigate IoT complexities and implement effective solutions for tangible results. - Gain insights into emerging trends shaping the future of IoT and Industry
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Microprocessors and Interfacing Techniques (Navigator Series)

by Swapneel Chandrakant Mhatre ...

The book is written as per the syllabus of the subject Microprocessors and Interfacing Techniques for S. E. (Computer Engineering), Semester-II of University of Pune. It focuses on the three main parts in the study of microprocessors the architecture, the programming and the system design. The 8086 microprocessor is described in detail along with glimpses of 8088, 80186 and 80188 microprocessors. ... Read more

$5.93 CAD

The book is written as per the syllabus of the subject Microprocessors and Interfacing Techniques for S. E. (Computer Engineering), Semester-II of University of Pune. It focuses on the three main parts in the study of microprocessors the architecture, the programming and the system design. The 8086 microprocessor is described in detail along with glimpses of 8088, 80186 and 80188 microprocessors.
... Read more
MacBook Air: For Beginners 2015

by Matthew Hollinder ...

At the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June 2013, Apple Inc. released the updated MacBook Air device to the public. The MacBook Air is available in two models; the 13 inch and 11 inch. The MacBook Air notebook boasts innovation and continued quality for technology consumers. The new design offers users the standard storage of 4 GB, secondary storage of up to 128GB, 3.3 GHz of Turbo ... Read more

$3.74 CAD

At the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June 2013, Apple Inc. released the updated MacBook Air device to the public. The MacBook Air is available in two models; the 13 inch and 11 inch. The MacBook Air notebook boasts innovation and continued quality for technology consumers. The new design offers users the standard storage of 4 GB, secondary storage of up to 128GB, 3.3 GHz of Turbo
... Read more
BBC Micro:bit in Practice

A hands-on guide to building creative real-life projects with MicroPython and the BBC Micro:bit

by Ashwin Pajankar, Abhishek Sharma, Sandeep Saini ...

Develop real-world interactive physical computing applications using the Micro:bit with more than 100 MicroPython examples with circuit diagramsKey FeaturesExplore hardware programming and leverage the power of the BBC Micro:bit and MicroPythonBuild real-life creative projects step by step with each chapter increasing in complexity and interactivityLearn the features of the Micro:bit and how to ... Read more

$27.35 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop real-world interactive physical computing applications using the Micro:bit with more than 100 MicroPython examples with circuit diagramsKey FeaturesExplore hardware programming and leverage the power of the BBC Micro:bit and MicroPythonBuild real-life creative projects step by step with each chapter increasing in complexity and interactivityLearn the features of the Micro:bit and how to
... Read more
FPGA Programming for Beginners

Bring your ideas to life by creating hardware designs and electronic circuits with SystemVerilog

by Frank Bruno ...

Get started with FPGA programming using SystemVerilog, and develop real-world skills by building projects, including a calculator and a keyboardKey FeaturesExplore different FPGA usage methods and the FPGA tool flowLearn how to design, test, and implement hardware circuits using SystemVerilogBuild real-world FPGA projects such as a calculator and a keyboard using FPGA resourcesBook ... Read more

$46.07 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get started with FPGA programming using SystemVerilog, and develop real-world skills by building projects, including a calculator and a keyboardKey FeaturesExplore different FPGA usage methods and the FPGA tool flowLearn how to design, test, and implement hardware circuits using SystemVerilogBuild real-world FPGA projects such as a calculator and a keyboard using FPGA resourcesBook
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Calidad de Datos

by Mario G. Piattini, Ismael Caballero ...

En la actualidad los datos han cobrado una importancia esencial en las organizaciones que se están transformando digitalmente y convirtiéndose_x000D_ en data centric para poder ofrecer un servicio de excelencia a todos sus stakeholders y tomar las mejores decisiones._x000D_ En efecto, los avances tecnológicos que estamos viviendo en los últimos años, que nos permiten recoger y almacenar enormes ... Read more

$15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

En la actualidad los datos han cobrado una importancia esencial en las organizaciones que se están transformando digitalmente y convirtiéndose_x000D_ en data centric para poder ofrecer un servicio de excelencia a todos sus stakeholders y tomar las mejores decisiones._x000D_ En efecto, los avances tecnológicos que estamos viviendo en los últimos años, que nos permiten recoger y almacenar enormes
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Penetration Testing with Raspberry Pi

A portable hacking station for effective pentesting

by Jason Beltrame, Michael McPhee ...

Learn the art of building a low-cost, portable hacking arsenal using Raspberry Pi 3 and Kali Linux 2Key Features\[\*\] Quickly turn your Raspberry Pi 3 into a low-cost hacking tool using Kali Linux 2\[\*\] Protect your confidential data by deftly preventing various network security attacks\[\*\] Use Raspberry Pi 3 as honeypots to warn you that hackers are on your wireBook DescriptionThis book will ... Read more

$33.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the art of building a low-cost, portable hacking arsenal using Raspberry Pi 3 and Kali Linux 2Key Features\[\*\] Quickly turn your Raspberry Pi 3 into a low-cost hacking tool using Kali Linux 2\[\*\] Protect your confidential data by deftly preventing various network security attacks\[\*\] Use Raspberry Pi 3 as honeypots to warn you that hackers are on your wireBook DescriptionThis book will
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Python Programming with Raspberry Pi

Build small yet powerful robots and automation systems with Raspberry Pi Zero

by Sai Yamanoor, Srihari Yamanoor ...

Become a master of Python programming using the small yet powerful Raspberry Pi ZeroKey Features\[\*\]This is the first book on the market that teaches Python programming with Raspberry Pi Zero\[\*\]Develop exciting applications such as a mobile robot and home automation controller using Python\[\*\]This step-by-step guide helps you make the most out of Raspberry Pi Zero using Python ... Read more

$30.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Become a master of Python programming using the small yet powerful Raspberry Pi ZeroKey Features\[\*\]This is the first book on the market that teaches Python programming with Raspberry Pi Zero\[\*\]Develop exciting applications such as a mobile robot and home automation controller using Python\[\*\]This step-by-step guide helps you make the most out of Raspberry Pi Zero using Python
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Intel Edison Projects

Build exciting IoT projects with Intel Edison

by Avirup Basu ...

Build powerful Robots and IoT solutions using Intel EdisonKey Features\[\*\] Learn to build advanced level robots with Intel Edison and Arduino\[\*\] Efficiently build and program home automation and IoT projects with Intel Edison\[\*\] Master the skills of creating enticing projects with Intel Edison.Book DescriptionChange the way you look at embedded electronics with Intel Edison. It is a small ... Read more

$30.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build powerful Robots and IoT solutions using Intel EdisonKey Features\[\*\] Learn to build advanced level robots with Intel Edison and Arduino\[\*\] Efficiently build and program home automation and IoT projects with Intel Edison\[\*\] Master the skills of creating enticing projects with Intel Edison.Book DescriptionChange the way you look at embedded electronics with Intel Edison. It is a small
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