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How much technology have you taken for granted today? It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world. The Technology...

How much technology have you taken for granted today? It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world. The Technology...

The future has amazing technology. Our alien allies have magic. Together, we are building a training system to teach the best of humanity to go to the stars. But the training is monumentally expensive. Stephanie Morgana is a genius, she just doesn't know it. The Artificial Intelligence which runs the Virtual World is charged with testing Stephanie, a task it has never performed before. The Earth and their allies may never be the same again.

In the second volume of Harrier Boys, as with the first, the history of this remarkable aircraft in service with UK armed forces is illustrated through personal reminiscences of the people who worked with it. The book begins with explanations of the mature concept of operations with the Harrier GR3 in the Cold War. It then progresses through the evolution of Harrier II, starting with the GR5, and updates to the Sea Harrier, while the potential battles to be fought necessitated ever-changing tactics and technology.

Do you know what electricity is? Fun lyrics and engaging sound effects will teach young physicists that electricity is a kind of energy that gives us light, heat, and power. This fun audiobook will encourage kids to explore the wonders of electricity.

The FINTECH Book is your primary guide to the financial technology revolution, and the disruption, innovation, and opportunity therein. Written by prominent thought leaders in the global fintech investment space, this book aggregates diverse industry expertise into a single informative volume to provide entrepreneurs, bankers, and investors with the answers they need to capitalize on this lucrative market. Key industry developments are explained in detail, and critical insights from cutting-edge practitioners offer first-hand information and lessons learned.

The prospect of living to 200 years old isn’t science fiction anymore. A leader in the emerging field of longevity offers his perspective on what cutting-edge breakthroughs are on the horizon, as well as the practical steps we can take now to live healthily to 100 and beyond.

The "AI Technology Handbook" serves as a comprehensive guide for learners, practitioners, and enthusiasts seeking to navigate the expansive and rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). Whether you are a seasoned professional aiming to deepen your understanding or a newcomer eager to grasp the fundamentals, this handbook is designed to demystify the complexities of AI technology and its applications across various domains.

If you've ever heard the word blockchain and have wondered to yourself what it is and how it works, or you've been seeing it pop up everywhere you go, from co-workers to articles to the news, then this book is for you. Download it now to learn about the exciting and innovative technology behind the renowned online currency system.

Help kids navigate smartphones, social media, screen time, and online dangers in a healthy, faith-filled way. From Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes and author of 5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family, You're Designed for Greatness blends engaging fiction with practical nonfiction...

Whether you’re an artist, a technologist, or simply curious about the future of creativity, this audiobook offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of how AI is transforming the arts. Packed with insights, examples, and forward-thinking perspectives, it’s a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead in an age where algorithms meet imagination.

This bundle combines two instructional Java books into one: Java Programming: An Introduction, History, and the Fundamentals for Creating Your First Program and Java Programming: Intermediate Concepts for the Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming. These are the first two books in a series dedicated to learning about Java and Java programming. Java is a simple yet powerful programming language, taught in colleges and used by companies all over the world.

Internationally renowned privacy expert Daniel J. Solove draws from a range of fields, from law to philosophy to the humanities, to illustrate the profound changes technology is wreaking upon our privacy, why they matter, and what can be done about them. Solove provides incisive examinations of key concepts in the digital sphere, including control, manipulation, harm, automation, reputation, consent, prediction, inference, and many others.

This may be the first true AI-era self-help book —not because we need help using technology, but because we need help using it well. It's about building the knowledge —and the confidence —to question, to evaluate, to choose. Because understanding how algorithms work is the first step in making sure they work for us. Human Agency in a Digital World is a book about reclaiming our role —not as passengers, but as pilots —in the fast-moving journey of technological change.

This is a landmark in science writing. It resurrects from the vaults of neglect the polymath Jerome Cardano, a Milanese of the 16th century. Who is he? A gambler and blasphemer, inventor and chancer, plagued by demons and anxieties, astrologer to kings, emperors and popes. This stubborn and unworldly man was the son of a lawyer and a brothel keeper but also a gifted physician and the unacknowledged discoverer of the mathematical foundations of quantum physics.

This audiobook is a reference guide for healthcare executives and technology providers involved in the ongoing digital transformation of the healthcare sector. The audiobook focuses specifically on the challenges and opportunities for health systems in their journey toward a digital future. It draws from proprietary research and public information, along with interviews with over 150 executives in leading health systems such as Cleveland Clinic, Partners, Mayo, Kaiser, and Intermountain as well as numerous technology and retail providers.

Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915) was a popular teacher, physicist, chemist and botanist, but is best known for his findings in the study of insects, and is considered by many to be the father of modern entomology. Much of his enduring popularity is due to his engaging manner of writing about the lives of insects in biographical form. In The Story Book of Science the wonders of plant and animal life are shared by an adult in conversations with three children.

In Leading Digital, authors George Westerman, Didier Bonnet, and Andrew McAfee highlight how large companies in traditional industries - from finance to manufacturing to pharmaceuticals - are using digital to gain strategic advantage. They illuminate the principles and practices that lead to successful digital transformation. Based on a study of more than 400 global firms, the book shows what it takes to become a digital master.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is causing massive changes in our lives, both at the individual and societal level, with the global AI market expected to reach around 126 billion US dollars by 2025. As more and more decision-making moves to AI systems, unique risks are being introduced. However, this topic can be quite challenging for newcomers who want to understand the governance and cyber-security risks that AI introduces. This book assumes zero prior knowledge of AI or machine learning and explains in an easy-to-understand way how to govern and secure AI.

The People's Republic of China has launched a terrifying attack against Taiwan. Cold. Swift. Deadly. The U.S. isn't willing to stand by and watch, but when they come to Taiwan's aid, they're dealt an unexpected blow from Chinese forces. It looks like the U.S. is going down—until aerial strike...