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Designing Data-Intensive Applications

The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems

by Martin Kleppmann, Chris Riccomini ...

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What ... Read more

$57.12 NZD

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What
... Read more
The God Test

by Robert Wright ...

From bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Robert Wright comes a sweeping new view of artificial intelligence – as an evolutionary force that will pose deep political and spiritual challenges and could, in the process, give our species a unifying sense of purpose.The God Test is the first book to capture the power behind the AI revolution – to clearly explain the breakthroughs that ... Read more

$28.54 NZD

From bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Robert Wright comes a sweeping new view of artificial intelligence – as an evolutionary force that will pose deep political and spiritual challenges and could, in the process, give our species a unifying sense of purpose.The God Test is the first book to capture the power behind the AI revolution – to clearly explain the breakthroughs that
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American Traitor

by Brad Taylor ...

Series Book 15 - Taskforce
An enemy is dangerous. A traitor is lethal.They call them the Taskforce. Designed to operate outside the bounds of law, trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability, their existence is as essential as it is illegal. Recruited from top operators in the intelligence spheres and led by ex-Special Forces Operator Pike Logan, they're a formidable unit. Prepared for anything.And they need to ... Read more

$8.99 NZD

An enemy is dangerous. A traitor is lethal.They call them the Taskforce. Designed to operate outside the bounds of law, trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability, their existence is as essential as it is illegal. Recruited from top operators in the intelligence spheres and led by ex-Special Forces Operator Pike Logan, they're a formidable unit. Prepared for anything.And they need to
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Fundamentals of Data Engineering

Plan and Build Robust Data Systems

by Joe Reis, Matt Housley ...

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle ... Read more

$61.26 NZD

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle
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Escaping the Build Trap

How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value

by Melissa Perri ...

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can ... Read more

$30.63 NZD

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can
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The Irrational Bundle

by Dan Ariely ...

Dan Ariely's three New York Times bestselling books on his groundbreaking behavioral economics research, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, are now available for the first time in a single volume.This ebook has been optimised for reading on colour screens. The majority of the text will appear the same across all devices, but there is one ... Read more

$25.99 NZD

Dan Ariely's three New York Times bestselling books on his groundbreaking behavioral economics research, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, are now available for the first time in a single volume.This ebook has been optimised for reading on colour screens. The majority of the text will appear the same across all devices, but there is one
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The Age of AI

"THE BOOK WE ALL NEED"

by Henry A Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, Daniel Huttenlocher ...

THE WAY HUMANS NAVIGATE THE WORLD IS ALTERING, FOREVER.THIS IS YOUR ESSENTIAL AI ROADMAP.AI is revolutionizing how we approach security, economics, order and even knowledge itself.It is changing how we experience reality, and our role within it.Three of our most accomplished and deep thinkers explore what this means for our present and our future, tackling the questions that will affect as all ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

THE WAY HUMANS NAVIGATE THE WORLD IS ALTERING, FOREVER.THIS IS YOUR ESSENTIAL AI ROADMAP.AI is revolutionizing how we approach security, economics, order and even knowledge itself.It is changing how we experience reality, and our role within it.Three of our most accomplished and deep thinkers explore what this means for our present and our future, tackling the questions that will affect as all
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Human Design

Discover the Person You Were Born to Be

by Chetan Parkyn ...

Introducing Human Design, the revolutionary system that reveals the personality ‘blueprint’ of who you were born to be. Using the precise details of your birth, it's more accurate than astrology. And by downloading the free software, you can map your own life chart, and those of your friends and family. You'll never read your horoscope again.Forget your sign, what’s your design?Would you like to ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Introducing Human Design, the revolutionary system that reveals the personality ‘blueprint’ of who you were born to be. Using the precise details of your birth, it's more accurate than astrology. And by downloading the free software, you can map your own life chart, and those of your friends and family. You'll never read your horoscope again.Forget your sign, what’s your design?Would you like to
... Read more
Theory of Fun for Game Design

by Raph Koster ...

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become ... Read more

$28.97 NZD

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become
... Read more
The Art of Game Design

A Book of Lenses, Third Edition

by Jesse Schell ...

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many ... Read more

$138.61 NZD

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many
... Read more
Building a Plex Server with Raspberry Pi

by Brian Schell ...

If you're anything like me, you've collected a zillion media files over the years. Music, Photos, Movies, even entire series of TV shows. Yes, you can store them on your computer and watch them when you get the chance, but what if you want to watch them from your iPhone or tablet? What if you want to watch them when you aren't home, or even in the same city? What if you just want to hear podcasts ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you're anything like me, you've collected a zillion media files over the years. Music, Photos, Movies, even entire series of TV shows. Yes, you can store them on your computer and watch them when you get the chance, but what if you want to watch them from your iPhone or tablet? What if you want to watch them when you aren't home, or even in the same city? What if you just want to hear podcasts
... Read more
Hamshack Raspberry Pi

How to Use the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio Activities

by James Baughn K9E0H ...

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios. ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios.
... Read more
You++: How to be More Successful by Embracing AI

by John Michaelis ...

AI IS SMART; YOU ARE SMARTER!AI has been termed as the fourth industrial revolution; it will transform the way you live and work. It can enrich your life but also threaten your privacy. It can give you fantastic insight, support, and more quality time, but also take your job.You++ is an easy to read guide that explains what AI can, and cannot do, using real world examples. It provides simple ... Read more

$7.96 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

AI IS SMART; YOU ARE SMARTER!AI has been termed as the fourth industrial revolution; it will transform the way you live and work. It can enrich your life but also threaten your privacy. It can give you fantastic insight, support, and more quality time, but also take your job.You++ is an easy to read guide that explains what AI can, and cannot do, using real world examples. It provides simple
... Read more
Data Science Strategy For Dummies

by Ulrika Jägare ...

All the answers to your data science questionsOver half of all businesses are using data science to generate insights and value from big data. How are they doing it? Data Science Strategy For Dummies answers all your questions about how to build a data science capability from scratch, starting with the “what” and the “why” of data science and covering what it takes to lead and nurture a top-notch ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

All the answers to your data science questionsOver half of all businesses are using data science to generate insights and value from big data. How are they doing it? Data Science Strategy For Dummies answers all your questions about how to build a data science capability from scratch, starting with the “what” and the “why” of data science and covering what it takes to lead and nurture a top-notch
... Read more
UX For Dummies

by Donald Chesnut, Kevin P. Nichols ...

Get up to speed quickly on the latest in user experience strategy and designUX For Dummies is a hands-on guide to developing and implementing user experience strategy. Written by globally-recognized UX consultants, this essential resource provides expert insight and guidance on using the tools and techniques that create a great user experience, along with practical advice on implementing a UX ... Read more

$35.99 NZD

Get up to speed quickly on the latest in user experience strategy and designUX For Dummies is a hands-on guide to developing and implementing user experience strategy. Written by globally-recognized UX consultants, this essential resource provides expert insight and guidance on using the tools and techniques that create a great user experience, along with practical advice on implementing a UX
... Read more
The Minimum You Need to Know About Logic to Work in IT

by Roland Hughes ...

Series series The Minimum You Need to Know
Learn the skills which are completely non-existent in today's college courses. Logic simply isn't taught anymore, Pascal is taught in what was the logic class - if they have any class at all devoted to it. The result of such a curriculum is that new college grads are simply unemployable in today's market. This book is designed to correct that problem.What You'll Learn from the Book The ... Read more

$1.44 NZD

Learn the skills which are completely non-existent in today's college courses. Logic simply isn't taught anymore, Pascal is taught in what was the logic class - if they have any class at all devoted to it. The result of such a curriculum is that new college grads are simply unemployable in today's market. This book is designed to correct that problem.What You'll Learn from the Book The
... Read more
Efficient R Programming

A Practical Guide to Smarter Programming

by Colin Gillespie, Robin Lovelace ...

There are many excellent R resources for visualization, data science, and package development. Hundreds of scattered vignettes, web pages, and forums explain how to use R in particular domains. But little has been written on how to simply make R work effectively—until now. This hands-on book teaches novices and experienced R users how to write efficient R code.Drawing on years of experience ... Read more

$34.77 NZD

There are many excellent R resources for visualization, data science, and package development. Hundreds of scattered vignettes, web pages, and forums explain how to use R in particular domains. But little has been written on how to simply make R work effectively—until now. This hands-on book teaches novices and experienced R users how to write efficient R code.Drawing on years of experience
... Read more
Artificial Intelligence

by SHEILA KIPKORE ...

"Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to the Future" is an insightful e-book that offers a comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Geared towards both beginners and enthusiasts, this book demystifies artificial intelligence (AI) by breaking down complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-understand explanations.The e-book explores the origins and ... Read more

$32.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to the Future" is an insightful e-book that offers a comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Geared towards both beginners and enthusiasts, this book demystifies artificial intelligence (AI) by breaking down complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-understand explanations.The e-book explores the origins and
... Read more
The Little Typer

by Daniel P. Friedman, David Thrane Christiansen ...

An introduction to dependent types, demonstrating the most beautiful aspects, one step at a time.A program's type describes its behavior. Dependent types are a first-class part of a language, and are much more powerful than other kinds of types; using just one language for types and programs allows program descriptions to be as powerful as the programs they describe. The Little Typer explains ... Read more

$76.27 NZD

An introduction to dependent types, demonstrating the most beautiful aspects, one step at a time.A program's type describes its behavior. Dependent types are a first-class part of a language, and are much more powerful than other kinds of types; using just one language for types and programs allows program descriptions to be as powerful as the programs they describe. The Little Typer explains
... Read more
Articulating Design Decisions

by Tom Greever ...

Talking to people about your designs might seem like a basic skill, but it can be difficult to do well. In many cases, how you communicate with stakeholders, clients, and other nondesigners may be more important than the designs themselves. Because if you canâ??t get their support, your work will never see the light of dayâ??no matter how good it is.This practical guide focuses on principles, ... Read more

$39.73 NZD

Talking to people about your designs might seem like a basic skill, but it can be difficult to do well. In many cases, how you communicate with stakeholders, clients, and other nondesigners may be more important than the designs themselves. Because if you canâ??t get their support, your work will never see the light of dayâ??no matter how good it is.This practical guide focuses on principles,
... Read more
How to Speak Tech

The Non-Techie’s Guide to Key Technology Concepts

by Vinay Trivedi ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Things you’ve done online: ordered a pizza, checked the weather, booked a hotel, and reconnected with long-lost friends. Now it’s time to find out how these things work. Vinay Trivedi peels back the mystery of the Internet, explains it all in the simplest terms, and gives you the knowledge you need to speak confidently when the subject turns to technology.This revised second edition of How to ... Read more

$60.12 NZD

Things you’ve done online: ordered a pizza, checked the weather, booked a hotel, and reconnected with long-lost friends. Now it’s time to find out how these things work. Vinay Trivedi peels back the mystery of the Internet, explains it all in the simplest terms, and gives you the knowledge you need to speak confidently when the subject turns to technology.This revised second edition of How to
... Read more
Learning SQL

Generate, Manipulate, and Retrieve Data

by Alan Beaulieu ...

As data floods into your company, you need to put it to work right away—and SQL is the best tool for the job. With the latest edition of this introductory guide, author Alan Beaulieu helps developers get up to speed with SQL fundamentals for writing database applications, performing administrative tasks, and generating reports. You’ll find new chapters on SQL and big data, analytic functions, and ... Read more

$52.15 NZD

As data floods into your company, you need to put it to work right away—and SQL is the best tool for the job. With the latest edition of this introductory guide, author Alan Beaulieu helps developers get up to speed with SQL fundamentals for writing database applications, performing administrative tasks, and generating reports. You’ll find new chapters on SQL and big data, analytic functions, and
... Read more
Product Management in Practice

A Practical, Tactical Guide for Your First Day and Every Day After

by Matt LeMay ...

Product management has become a critical function for modern organizations, from small startups to corporate enterprises. And yet, the day-to-day work of product management remains largely misunderstood. In theory, product managers are high-flying visionaries who build products that people love. In practice, they're hard-working facilitators who bring clarity and focus to their teams.In this ... Read more

$39.73 NZD

Product management has become a critical function for modern organizations, from small startups to corporate enterprises. And yet, the day-to-day work of product management remains largely misunderstood. In theory, product managers are high-flying visionaries who build products that people love. In practice, they're hard-working facilitators who bring clarity and focus to their teams.In this
... Read more
Mastering UI/UX Design: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

"Mastering UI/UX Design: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications" is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. This book delves into the core principles and theories that underpin effective UI/UX design, offering readers a solid foundation to build upon. It seamlessly bridges the gap between theory and ... Read more

$16.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mastering UI/UX Design: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications" is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. This book delves into the core principles and theories that underpin effective UI/UX design, offering readers a solid foundation to build upon. It seamlessly bridges the gap between theory and
... Read more

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