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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 USD 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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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

$15.99 USD

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
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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

$19.70 USD

**"[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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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

$19.43 USD

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 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

$14.99 USD

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
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The FPGA Programming Handbook

An essential guide to FPGA design for transforming ideas into hardware using SystemVerilog and VHDL

by Frank Bruno, Guy Eschemann ...

Develop solid FPGA programming skills in SystemVerilog and VHDL by crafting practical projects – VGA controller, microprocessor, calculator, keyboard – and amplify your know-how with insider industry knowledge, all in one handbook. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatKey FeaturesExplore a wide range of FPGA applications, grasp their versatility, and master ... Read more

$32.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop solid FPGA programming skills in SystemVerilog and VHDL by crafting practical projects – VGA controller, microprocessor, calculator, keyboard – and amplify your know-how with insider industry knowledge, all in one handbook. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatKey FeaturesExplore a wide range of FPGA applications, grasp their versatility, and master
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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

$9.99 USD 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
Arduino By Example

Design and build fantastic projects and devices using the Arduino platform

by Adith Jagadish Boloor, Adith Jagdish Boloor ...

Design and build fantastic projects and devices using the Arduino platformKey FeaturesBook DescriptionArduino an opensource physical computing platform based on a simple microcontroller board, and a development environment for writing software for the board. The opensource Arduino software (IDE) makes it easy to write code and upload it to the board. It runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The ... Read more

$34.01 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Design and build fantastic projects and devices using the Arduino platformKey FeaturesBook DescriptionArduino an opensource physical computing platform based on a simple microcontroller board, and a development environment for writing software for the board. The opensource Arduino software (IDE) makes it easy to write code and upload it to the board. It runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The
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Power Microelectronics: Device And Process Technologies (Second Edition)

by Ganesh S Samudra, Yung Chii Liang, Chih-fang Huang ...

'This is an excellent reference book for graduates or undergraduates studying semiconductor technology, or for working professionals who need a reference for detailed theory and working knowledge of processes in the field of power semiconductor devices.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineThis descriptive textbook provides a clear look at the theories and process technologies necessary for ... Read more

$46.97 USD

'This is an excellent reference book for graduates or undergraduates studying semiconductor technology, or for working professionals who need a reference for detailed theory and working knowledge of processes in the field of power semiconductor devices.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineThis descriptive textbook provides a clear look at the theories and process technologies necessary for
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Chef: Powerful Infrastructure Automation

by John Ewart, Matthias Marschall, Earl Waud ...

Learn Chef Provisioning like a boss and discover how to deploy software and manage hosts, along with engaging recipes to automate your cloud and server infrastructure with Chef.About This BookLeverage the power of Chef to transform your infrastructure into code to deploy new features in minutesGet step-by-step instructions to configure, deploy, and scale your applicationsMaster specific Chef ... Read more

$55.07 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn Chef Provisioning like a boss and discover how to deploy software and manage hosts, along with engaging recipes to automate your cloud and server infrastructure with Chef.About This BookLeverage the power of Chef to transform your infrastructure into code to deploy new features in minutesGet step-by-step instructions to configure, deploy, and scale your applicationsMaster specific Chef
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Getting Started with the micro:bit

Coding and Making with the BBC's Open Development Board

by Wolfram Donat ...

The micro:bit, a tiny computer being distributed by the BBC to students all over the UK, is now available for anyone to purchase and play with. Its small size and low power requirements make it an ideal project platform for hobbyists and makers. You don't have to be limited by the web-based programming solutions, however: the hardware on the board is deceptively powerful, and this book will teach ... Read more

$11.78 USD

The micro:bit, a tiny computer being distributed by the BBC to students all over the UK, is now available for anyone to purchase and play with. Its small size and low power requirements make it an ideal project platform for hobbyists and makers. You don't have to be limited by the web-based programming solutions, however: the hardware on the board is deceptively powerful, and this book will teach
... Read more
Arduino Cookbook

Recipes to Begin, Expand, and Enhance Your Projects

by Michael Margolis, Brian Jepson, Nicholas Robert Weldin ...

Want to create devices that interact with the physical world? This cookbook is perfect for anyone who wants to experiment with the popular Arduino microcontroller and programming environment. You’ll find more than 200 tips and techniques for building a variety of objects and prototypes such as IoT solutions, environmental monitors, location and position-aware systems, and products that can respond ... Read more

$31.13 USD

Want to create devices that interact with the physical world? This cookbook is perfect for anyone who wants to experiment with the popular Arduino microcontroller and programming environment. You’ll find more than 200 tips and techniques for building a variety of objects and prototypes such as IoT solutions, environmental monitors, location and position-aware systems, and products that can respond
... Read more
Apple Watch Series 6 User Guide

Simplified Manual on how to setup and master Apple Watch 6 for dummies, Beginners and Seniors 2020 (Tips And Tricks )

by Stone O. Crux ...

Are you concerned about knowing the details of how to operate the latest smart-watch manufactured by Apple, then, relax because this book gives you all the key details you need to know about your device (Apple Watch Series 6) ranging from fresh features like automatic detection of hand washing and face sharing to track your sleep time. You will surely be a pro user of the smart-watch.The Apple ... Read more

$4.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you concerned about knowing the details of how to operate the latest smart-watch manufactured by Apple, then, relax because this book gives you all the key details you need to know about your device (Apple Watch Series 6) ranging from fresh features like automatic detection of hand washing and face sharing to track your sleep time. You will surely be a pro user of the smart-watch.The Apple
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Arduino

Mikrocontroller-Programmierung mit Arduino/Freeduino

by Ulli Sommer ...

Series series Arduino™ Mikrocontroller
Arduino ist ein Mikrocontroller-System, das aus einem Mikrocontroller der Firma Atmel und einer Open-Source-Entwicklungsumgebung, die auf einem vereinfachten C-Dialekt basiert, besteht. Der Mikrocontroller wird über den PC programmiert und kann eigenständig oder in Verbindung mit dem PC agieren. Es können für die Interaktion zwischen Mensch und Mikrocontroller diverse Sensoren angeschlossen werden ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Arduino ist ein Mikrocontroller-System, das aus einem Mikrocontroller der Firma Atmel und einer Open-Source-Entwicklungsumgebung, die auf einem vereinfachten C-Dialekt basiert, besteht. Der Mikrocontroller wird über den PC programmiert und kann eigenständig oder in Verbindung mit dem PC agieren. Es können für die Interaktion zwischen Mensch und Mikrocontroller diverse Sensoren angeschlossen werden
... Read more
Sensoren am Arduino

Analoge und digitale Daten messen, verarbeiten und anzeigen: Abstand, Gas, Schall, Schweiß, Strom, Temperatur, Wasserstand und vieles mehr!

by Matthias Schlenker ...

Series series Arduino™ Mikrocontroller
Internet der Dinge, Physical Computing - Umgebungs-einflüsse sammeln, verarbeiten und darauf reagieren: Der Arduino™ ist prädestiniert dafür, egal ob digital oder analog. Lernen Sie hier alles, um den Arduino™ als Schaltzentrale in Ihren Projekten einzusetzen - ob Hausautomation, Roboter oder Wetterstation, Sensoren sind immer dabei. Der richtige Arduino™ Den EINEN Arduino™ gibt es längst nicht ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Internet der Dinge, Physical Computing - Umgebungs-einflüsse sammeln, verarbeiten und darauf reagieren: Der Arduino™ ist prädestiniert dafür, egal ob digital oder analog. Lernen Sie hier alles, um den Arduino™ als Schaltzentrale in Ihren Projekten einzusetzen - ob Hausautomation, Roboter oder Wetterstation, Sensoren sind immer dabei. Der richtige Arduino™ Den EINEN Arduino™ gibt es längst nicht
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Electronic Devices and Circuit Design

Challenges and Applications in the Internet of Things

Edited by Suman Lata Tripathi, Smrity Dwivedi ...

This new volume offers a broad view of the challenges of electronic devices and circuits for IoT applications. The book presents the basic concepts and fundamentals behind new low power, high-speed efficient devices, circuits, and systems in addition to CMOS. It provides an understanding of new materials to improve device performance with smaller dimensions and lower costs. It also looks at the ... Read more

$143.96 USD

This new volume offers a broad view of the challenges of electronic devices and circuits for IoT applications. The book presents the basic concepts and fundamentals behind new low power, high-speed efficient devices, circuits, and systems in addition to CMOS. It provides an understanding of new materials to improve device performance with smaller dimensions and lower costs. It also looks at the
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Cypress PSoC 5LP Prototyping Kit Measurement Electronics: hardware and software

by Yury Magda ...

Nowadays both developers and hobbyists designing various electronic devices and systems have a lot of opportunities to realize their ideas and thoughts. This book is dedicated to one of the popular and powerful development tools from Cypress Semiconductors, CY8CKIT-059 PSoC 5LP Prototyping Kit, which allows to greatly simplify design of electronic circuitry.This kit includes CY8C5888LTI-LP097 ... Read more

$8.55 USD

Nowadays both developers and hobbyists designing various electronic devices and systems have a lot of opportunities to realize their ideas and thoughts. This book is dedicated to one of the popular and powerful development tools from Cypress Semiconductors, CY8CKIT-059 PSoC 5LP Prototyping Kit, which allows to greatly simplify design of electronic circuitry.This kit includes CY8C5888LTI-LP097
... Read more
Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming

Design, build, and simulate complex robots using the Robot Operating System

by Jonathan Cacace, Lentin Joseph ...

Discover best practices and troubleshooting solutions when working on ROSKey FeaturesDevelop complex robotic applications using ROS to interface robot manipulators and mobile robotsGain insight into autonomous navigation in mobile robots and motion planning in robot manipulatorsDiscover best practices and troubleshooting solutionsBook DescriptionIn this day and age, robotics has been gaining a lot ... Read more

$54.26 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover best practices and troubleshooting solutions when working on ROSKey FeaturesDevelop complex robotic applications using ROS to interface robot manipulators and mobile robotsGain insight into autonomous navigation in mobile robots and motion planning in robot manipulatorsDiscover best practices and troubleshooting solutionsBook DescriptionIn this day and age, robotics has been gaining a lot
... Read more
Fundamentals of IoT

Get familiar with the building blocks of IoT (English Edition)

by Rajan Gupta, Supriya Madan ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. It revolutionizes the way we interact with our surroundings by connecting devices and allowing them to communicate over the Internet. If you want to dive deeper into the fascinating world of IoT, then this book is for you.This book is a ... Read more

$12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. It revolutionizes the way we interact with our surroundings by connecting devices and allowing them to communicate over the Internet. If you want to dive deeper into the fascinating world of IoT, then this book is for you.This book is a
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Advances in GPU Research and Practice

by Hamid Sarbazi-Azad ...

Series series Emerging Trends in Computer Science and Applied Computing
Advances in GPU Research and Practice focuses on research and practices in GPU based systems. The topics treated cover a range of issues, ranging from hardware and architectural issues, to high level issues, such as application systems, parallel programming, middleware, and power and energy issues. Divided into six parts, this edited volume provides the latest research on GPU computing. Part I: ... Read more

$105.29 USD

Advances in GPU Research and Practice focuses on research and practices in GPU based systems. The topics treated cover a range of issues, ranging from hardware and architectural issues, to high level issues, such as application systems, parallel programming, middleware, and power and energy issues. Divided into six parts, this edited volume provides the latest research on GPU computing. Part I:
... Read more
Internet of Things with Arduino Cookbook

Build exciting IoT projects using the Arduino platform

by Marco Schwartz ...

Over 60 recipes will help you build smart IoT solutions and surprise yourself with captivating IoT projects you thought only existed in Bond movies Key FeaturesKey solutions and advice to address the hiccups faced when working on Arduino-based IoT projects in the real worldTake your existing skills and capabilities to the next level by building challenging IoT applications with easePut IoT to work ... Read more

$21.41 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over 60 recipes will help you build smart IoT solutions and surprise yourself with captivating IoT projects you thought only existed in Bond movies Key FeaturesKey solutions and advice to address the hiccups faced when working on Arduino-based IoT projects in the real worldTake your existing skills and capabilities to the next level by building challenging IoT applications with easePut IoT to work
... Read more
Embedded C Programming

Techniques and Applications of C and PIC MCUS

by Mark Siegesmund ...

This book provides a hands-on introductory course on concepts of C programming using a PIC® microcontroller and CCS C compiler. Through a project-based approach, this book provides an easy to understand method of learning the correct and efficient practices to program a PIC® microcontroller in C language. Principles of C programming are introduced gradually, building on skill sets and knowledge. ... Read more

$48.59 USD

This book provides a hands-on introductory course on concepts of C programming using a PIC® microcontroller and CCS C compiler. Through a project-based approach, this book provides an easy to understand method of learning the correct and efficient practices to program a PIC® microcontroller in C language. Principles of C programming are introduced gradually, building on skill sets and knowledge.
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Design Patterns for Embedded Systems in C

An Embedded Software Engineering Toolkit

by Bruce Powel Douglass ...

A recent survey stated that 52% of embedded projects are late by 4-5 months. This book can help get those projects in on-time with design patterns. The author carefully takes into account the special concerns found in designing and developing embedded applications specifically concurrency, communication, speed, and memory usage. Patterns are given in UML (Unified Modeling Language) with examples ... Read more

$50.21 USD

A recent survey stated that 52% of embedded projects are late by 4-5 months. This book can help get those projects in on-time with design patterns. The author carefully takes into account the special concerns found in designing and developing embedded applications specifically concurrency, communication, speed, and memory usage. Patterns are given in UML (Unified Modeling Language) with examples
... Read more
Digital Systems Design with FPGAs and CPLDs

by Ian Grout ...

Digital Systems Design with FPGAs and CPLDs explains how to design and develop digital electronic systems using programmable logic devices (PLDs). Totally practical in nature, the book features numerous (quantify when known) case study designs using a variety of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD), for a range of applications from control and ... Read more

$76.13 USD

Digital Systems Design with FPGAs and CPLDs explains how to design and develop digital electronic systems using programmable logic devices (PLDs). Totally practical in nature, the book features numerous (quantify when known) case study designs using a variety of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD), for a range of applications from control and
... Read more

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