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The Filter Bubble

How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think

by Eli Pariser ...

An eye-opening account of how the hidden rise of personalization on the Internet is controlling-and limiting-the information we consume.In December 2009, Google began customizing its search results for each user. Instead of giving you the most broadly popular result, Google now tries to predict what you are most likely to click on. According to MoveOn.org board president Eli Pariser, Google's ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

An eye-opening account of how the hidden rise of personalization on the Internet is controlling-and limiting-the information we consume.In December 2009, Google began customizing its search results for each user. Instead of giving you the most broadly popular result, Google now tries to predict what you are most likely to click on. According to MoveOn.org board president Eli Pariser, Google's
... Read more
Spin Waves

Problems and Solutions

by Daniel D. Stancil, Anil Prabhakar ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents a collection of problems in spin wave excitations with their detailed solutions. Each chapter briefly introduces the important concepts, encouraging the reader to further explore the physics of spin wave excitations and the engineering of spin wave devices by working through the accompanying problem sets. The initial chapters cover the fundamental aspects of magnetization, with ... Read more

$58.04 CAD

This book presents a collection of problems in spin wave excitations with their detailed solutions. Each chapter briefly introduces the important concepts, encouraging the reader to further explore the physics of spin wave excitations and the engineering of spin wave devices by working through the accompanying problem sets. The initial chapters cover the fundamental aspects of magnetization, with
... Read more
Logic Pro 9

Audio and Music Production

by Mark Cousins, Russ Hepworth-Sawyer ...

First published in 2010. From initial track laying through to mixing, sound design, and mastering Mark Cousins and Russ Hepworth- Sawyer bring you Logic Pro 9. By Highlighting the relevant parts of each application they take you through every step of the music creation and production process giving you all the tips, tutorials and tricks that pros use to create perfect recordings. The book has full ... Read more

$77.61 CAD

First published in 2010. From initial track laying through to mixing, sound design, and mastering Mark Cousins and Russ Hepworth- Sawyer bring you Logic Pro 9. By Highlighting the relevant parts of each application they take you through every step of the music creation and production process giving you all the tips, tutorials and tricks that pros use to create perfect recordings. The book has full
... Read more
Here Comes Everybody

The Power of Organizing Without Organizations

by Clay Shirky ...

**“A fascinating survey of the digital age . . . An eye-opening paean to possibility.” —The Boston Globe“Mr. Shirky writes cleanly and convincingly about the intersection of technological innovation and social change.” —New York ObserverAn extraordinary exploration of how technology can empower social and political organizers**For the first time in history, the tools for cooperating on a global ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**“A fascinating survey of the digital age . . . An eye-opening paean to possibility.” —The Boston Globe“Mr. Shirky writes cleanly and convincingly about the intersection of technological innovation and social change.” —New York ObserverAn extraordinary exploration of how technology can empower social and political organizers**For the first time in history, the tools for cooperating on a global
... Read more
Wikinomics

How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything

by Don Tapscott, Anthony D. Williams ...

The acclaimed bestseller that's teaching the world about the power of mass collaboration.Translated into more than twenty languages and named one of the best business books of the year by reviewers around the world, Wikinomics has become essential reading for business people everywhere. It explains how mass collaboration is happening not just at Web sites like Wikipedia and YouTube, but at ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

The acclaimed bestseller that's teaching the world about the power of mass collaboration.Translated into more than twenty languages and named one of the best business books of the year by reviewers around the world, Wikinomics has become essential reading for business people everywhere. It explains how mass collaboration is happening not just at Web sites like Wikipedia and YouTube, but at
... Read more
Cognitive Surplus

How Technology Makes Consumers into Collaborators

by Clay Shirky ...

The author of the breakout hit Here Comes Everybody reveals how new technology is changing us for the better.In his bestselling Here Comes Everybody, Internet guru Clay Shirky provided readers with a much-needed primer for the digital age. Now, with Cognitive Surplus, he reveals how new digital technology is unleashing a torrent of creative production that will transform our world. For the first ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The author of the breakout hit Here Comes Everybody reveals how new technology is changing us for the better.In his bestselling Here Comes Everybody, Internet guru Clay Shirky provided readers with a much-needed primer for the digital age. Now, with Cognitive Surplus, he reveals how new digital technology is unleashing a torrent of creative production that will transform our world. For the first
... 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
... Read more
Probability Demystified 2/E

by Allan Bluman ...

Series series Demystified
Stack the odds in your favor for mastering probabilityDon't leave your knowledge of probability to chance. Instead, turn to Probability Demystified, Second Edition, for learning fundamental concepts and theories step-by-step.This practical guide eases you into the subject of probability using familiar items such as coins, cards, and dice. As you progress, you will master concepts such as addition ... Read more

$25.64 CAD

Stack the odds in your favor for mastering probabilityDon't leave your knowledge of probability to chance. Instead, turn to Probability Demystified, Second Edition, for learning fundamental concepts and theories step-by-step.This practical guide eases you into the subject of probability using familiar items such as coins, cards, and dice. As you progress, you will master concepts such as addition
... Read more
Skype For Dummies

by Loren Abdulezer, Susan Abdulezer, Howard Dammond ...

Here's the fun and easy way to understand all the hype about Skype and make this cool alternative communication system work for youPeople love Skype because it's fairly simple to use, it's free, it doesn't have advertisements or pop-up screens, and its communications are encrypted and secure. If you want the ability to make free voice calls or want to maximize Skype and get the most out of this ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Here's the fun and easy way to understand all the hype about Skype and make this cool alternative communication system work for youPeople love Skype because it's fairly simple to use, it's free, it doesn't have advertisements or pop-up screens, and its communications are encrypted and secure. If you want the ability to make free voice calls or want to maximize Skype and get the most out of this
... Read more
The TAB Guide to Vacuum Tube Audio: Understanding and Building Tube Amps

by Jerry C. Whitaker ...

Series series TAB Electronics
Incorporate the "tube sound" into your home audio systemLearn how to work with vacuum tubes and construct high-quality audio amplifiers on your workbench with help from this hands-on, do-it-yourself resource. The TAB Guide to Vacuum Tube Audio: Understanding and Building Tube Amps explains tube theory and construction practices for the hobbyist.Seven ready-to-build projects feature step-by-step ... Read more

$39.95 CAD

Incorporate the "tube sound" into your home audio systemLearn how to work with vacuum tubes and construct high-quality audio amplifiers on your workbench with help from this hands-on, do-it-yourself resource. The TAB Guide to Vacuum Tube Audio: Understanding and Building Tube Amps explains tube theory and construction practices for the hobbyist.Seven ready-to-build projects feature step-by-step
... Read more
15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

by Simon Monk ...

$29.60 CAD
Robot Builder's Bonanza, 4th Edition

by Gordon McComb ...

The Bestselling Robotics Book--Now with New Projects and Online Tools!"Amazing...should be required reading for any budding robot builder!" -GeekDad, Wired.comHave fun while learning how to design, construct, and use small robots! This richly illustrated guide offers everything you need to know to construct sophisticated, fully autonomous robots that can be programmed from your computer. Fully ... Read more

$26.63 CAD

The Bestselling Robotics Book--Now with New Projects and Online Tools!"Amazing...should be required reading for any budding robot builder!" -GeekDad, Wired.comHave fun while learning how to design, construct, and use small robots! This richly illustrated guide offers everything you need to know to construct sophisticated, fully autonomous robots that can be programmed from your computer. Fully
... Read more
The MIDI Manual

A Practical Guide to MIDI in the Project Studio

by David Miles Huber ...

Series series Audio Engineering Society Presents
The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music.The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful ... Read more

$56.66 CAD

The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music.The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful
... Read more
Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances

by Eric Kleinert ...

Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy"--GeekDad (Wired.com)Fully updated for current technologies and packed withhundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guideshows you how to safely install, operate, maintain, ... Read more

$62.99 CAD

Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy"--GeekDad (Wired.com)Fully updated for current technologies and packed withhundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guideshows you how to safely install, operate, maintain,
... Read more
The TAB Guide to DIY Welding : Hands-on Projects for Hobbyists, Handymen, and Artists

Hands-on Projects for Hobbyists, Handymen, and Artists

by Jackson Morley ...

GET STARTED WITH METAL INERT GAS (MIG) WELDING!A practical guide with step-by-step instructions and hands-on projects for newcomers to metalwork and MIG weldingThe TAB Guide to DIY Welding shows you how to get started with MIG welding and metalworking. Inside, you'll find illustrated step-by-step instructions for making useful objects for around the home, as well as fun artistic projects. This ... Read more

$29.60 CAD

GET STARTED WITH METAL INERT GAS (MIG) WELDING!A practical guide with step-by-step instructions and hands-on projects for newcomers to metalwork and MIG weldingThe TAB Guide to DIY Welding shows you how to get started with MIG welding and metalworking. Inside, you'll find illustrated step-by-step instructions for making useful objects for around the home, as well as fun artistic projects. This
... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S10 For Dummies

by Bill Hughes ...

The bestselling guide to your new SamsungThis book documents all the features and capabilities of Samsung Galaxy S10 device, approaching them from the point of view of a user who is intimidated by the technology and baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with the phones. All aspects of the suite of devices are covered, from setup and configuration, to extensive use of the phone ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The bestselling guide to your new SamsungThis book documents all the features and capabilities of Samsung Galaxy S10 device, approaching them from the point of view of a user who is intimidated by the technology and baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with the phones. All aspects of the suite of devices are covered, from setup and configuration, to extensive use of the phone
... Read more
The Mobile Wave

How Mobile Intelligence Will Change Everything

by Michael J. Saylor, Michael Saylor ...

Smart phones are just the beginning . . . A tech exec's New York Times bestselling, groundbreaking analysis of the impact of mobile intelligence.With the perspective of a historian, the precision of a technologist, and the pragmatism of a CEO, Michael J. Saylor of MicroStrategy provides a panoramic view of the future mobile world. He describes how: A Harvard education will be available to anyone ... Read more

$15.83 CAD

Smart phones are just the beginning . . . A tech exec's New York Times bestselling, groundbreaking analysis of the impact of mobile intelligence.With the perspective of a historian, the precision of a technologist, and the pragmatism of a CEO, Michael J. Saylor of MicroStrategy provides a panoramic view of the future mobile world. He describes how: A Harvard education will be available to anyone
... Read more
Telecom For Dummies

by Stephen P. Olejniczak ...

Find out how to manage your telecom services and save your company money!Worldwide telecom spending was over $4 trillion in 2004, and virtually all 12 million businesses in the U.S. buy phone and other telecom servicesOur book shows people at small and medium-sized businesses how to make sense of telecom lingo and get the best dealsIncludes an overview of the major players in the telecom industry ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Find out how to manage your telecom services and save your company money!Worldwide telecom spending was over $4 trillion in 2004, and virtually all 12 million businesses in the U.S. buy phone and other telecom servicesOur book shows people at small and medium-sized businesses how to make sense of telecom lingo and get the best dealsIncludes an overview of the major players in the telecom industry
... Read more
The Man Who Lied to His Laptop

What We Can Learn About Ourselves from Our Machines

by Clifford Nass, Corina Yen ...

Counterintuitive insights about building successful relationships- based on research into human-computer interaction.Books like Predictably Irrational and Sway have revolutionized how we view human behavior. Now, Stanford professor Clifford Nass has discovered a set of rules for effective human relationships, drawn from an unlikely source: his study of our interactions with computers.Based on his ... Read more

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Counterintuitive insights about building successful relationships- based on research into human-computer interaction.Books like Predictably Irrational and Sway have revolutionized how we view human behavior. Now, Stanford professor Clifford Nass has discovered a set of rules for effective human relationships, drawn from an unlikely source: his study of our interactions with computers.Based on his
... Read more
Mix Smart

professional techniques for the home studio

by Alex Case ...

After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there! Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most elusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can take a lifetime to master - this handbook jump-starts your skills and fast-forwards your progress!Breaking the mix down by different effects - EQ, distortion, compression, expansion ... Read more

$71.45 CAD

After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there! Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most elusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can take a lifetime to master - this handbook jump-starts your skills and fast-forwards your progress!Breaking the mix down by different effects - EQ, distortion, compression, expansion
... Read more
CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Second Edition

by Brad Grimes, AVIXA Inc., NA ...

The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study SystemPublished with InfoComm International, CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of the InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist exam—the leading internationally recognized audiovisual (AV) certification. You’ll get learning objectives at the beginning of ... Read more

$62.09 CAD

The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study SystemPublished with InfoComm International, CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of the InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist exam—the leading internationally recognized audiovisual (AV) certification. You’ll get learning objectives at the beginning of
... Read more
Ableton Live 9

by Keith Robinson ...

Learn how to create, produce, and perform your music at the next level by unlocking the power of Ableton Live 9. This book and web combination shows, if you get it right, exactly what Live can deliver. Engineered to follow Live's non-linear music environment, the book looks and feels like the program. Its unique format utilizes the terms and creative features of Live – tabs, keys, pointers, and ... Read more

$76.37 CAD

Learn how to create, produce, and perform your music at the next level by unlocking the power of Ableton Live 9. This book and web combination shows, if you get it right, exactly what Live can deliver. Engineered to follow Live's non-linear music environment, the book looks and feels like the program. Its unique format utilizes the terms and creative features of Live – tabs, keys, pointers, and
... Read more
Digital Filmmaking for Beginners A Practical Guide to Video Production

by Michael K. Hughes ...

Discover how to create professional-quality digital videos--faster than you can say "lights, camera, action"Digital video cameras are everywhere--even on our phones! But cameras don't make great movies; filmmakers do. Written by a seasoned pro with 40 years of teaching experience, Digital Filmmaking for Beginners is your fully illustrated introduction to all technical aspects of digital filmmaking ... Read more

$31.58 CAD

Discover how to create professional-quality digital videos--faster than you can say "lights, camera, action"Digital video cameras are everywhere--even on our phones! But cameras don't make great movies; filmmakers do. Written by a seasoned pro with 40 years of teaching experience, Digital Filmmaking for Beginners is your fully illustrated introduction to all technical aspects of digital filmmaking
... Read more
Bluetooth Low Energy: The Developer's Handbook

The Developer's Handbook

by Robin Heydon ...

The First Complete Guide to Bluetooth Low Energy: How It Works, What It Can Do, and How to Apply ItA radical departure from conventional Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) enables breakthrough wireless applications in industries ranging from healthcare to transportation. Running on a coin-sized battery, BLE can operate reliably for years, connecting and extending everything from ... Read more

$52.19 CAD

The First Complete Guide to Bluetooth Low Energy: How It Works, What It Can Do, and How to Apply ItA radical departure from conventional Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) enables breakthrough wireless applications in industries ranging from healthcare to transportation. Running on a coin-sized battery, BLE can operate reliably for years, connecting and extending everything from
... Read more

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