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When John Campbell was hired in 1996, Michael Dell’s company was already a hyper-efficient technology upstart. By the time he left Dell in 2017, Michael’s little Texas-based catalog computer company had grown from 5,000 to 138,000 employees and evolved into one of the largest technology providers on the planet!  

Compelling and incisive, Autocracy 2.0 is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand China's meteoric rise and how today's autocrats are reshaping the technological frontier, governance, and the global balance of power.

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.

У этой книги две задачи: первая—рассказать об изобретениях, сделанных в разное время нашими соотечественниками—максимально объективно, не приуменьшая и не преувеличивая их заслуг; вторая—развеять многочисленные мифы и исторические фальсификации, связанные с историей изобретательства.

In January 2015, Craig Wright was facing financial ruin, with the Australian Taxation Office having uncovered a potentially criminal operation involving his raft of companies. Six months later he was sitting pretty, having signed a bailout deal that settled his tax affairs and afforded him a dream job in England. Somehow, Wright had turned it around. In truth, Wright had accepted a ticking time bomb. The deal that saved him was predicated on one very important premise: that he was Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin.

Welcome to The Drone Enthusiast’s Bundle, a comprehensive 2-in-1 audiobook collection designed to elevate your drone flying experience. This bundle includes two essential audiobooks: Drone Photography and Beginner’s Guide for Drones, providing you with everything you need to know about drones, from basic operations to capturing stunning aerial images. Whether you’re a newbie looking to get started or an experienced flyer aiming to hone your skills, this bundle offers valuable insights, tips, and techniques to help you become a proficient drone enthusiast.

"The sky was full of dying airplanes" as American Liberator bombers struggled to return to North Africa after their daring low-level raid on the oil refineries of Ploesti. They lost 446 airmen and 53 planes, but Philip Ardery's plane came home. This pilot was to take part in many more raids on Hitler's Europe, including air cover for the D-Day invasion of Normandy. This vivid firsthand account records one man's experience of World War II air warfare.

An illustrated history of American innovators—some well known, some unknown, and all fascinating—by the author of the bestselling The American Century. The real inventor of the steam engine. The creator of the bra. The man who invented modern banking. The creator of the computer operating...

Think creatively like a human. Analyze and solve problems efficiently like a computer. Our everyday lives are filled with inefficient and ineffective decisions and solutions. Being overwhelmed by the magnitude of our problems makes it hard to think clearly. We procrastinate and overthink. Our thoughts are tainted with biases. If only there was a way to simplify our decision-making and problem-solving process and get satisfying, consistent results! The good news is, there is! Apply computer algorithms to your everyday problems.

Unlock AI Mastery with Our Comprehensive 2-in-1 GuideCurious about artificial intelligence but unsure where to start? Our dual book bundle, featuring "Generative AI for Beginners Made Easy" and "ChatGPT for Beginners Made Easy," demystifies AI concepts and provides practical tools for applying AI in various sectors.

Skip the iPhone, the iPod, and the Macintosh. If you want to understand how Apple Inc. became an industry behemoth, look no further than the 1977 Apple II. The Apple II was a versatile piece of hardware, but its most compelling story isn't found in the feat of its engineering, the personalities of Apple's founders, or the way it set the stage for the company's multibillion-dollar future. Instead, historian Laine Nooney shows, what made the Apple II iconic was its software.

With predictions of AI global market value reaching an unbelievable $190 billion by 2030, this is a 21st-century marvel you definitely do not want to miss out on. This two-part series will take you by the hand to explore and expand on everything that AI has to offer so that you can harness its limitless potential for your productivity and business needs. Take a lightspeed leap of leveraging the power of AI, from basics to innovative business solutions.

Is Raspberry Pi 2 what you want to learn? Always wondered how one becomes proficient in this programming language? Does it interest you how Raspberry Pi works? Download this book to discover everything you need to know about programming!

Descubra como um computador da Antiguidade sobreviveu a um naufrágio e reescreveu a história da tecnologia. Perfeita para enriquecer o seu trajeto diário, esta narrativa imersiva transforma fragmentos de bronze corroídos pelo mar em uma fascinante investigação científica coletiva...

Un reperto fuori dal tempo riemerge dagli abissi per riscrivere la storia della tecnologia e dell'antica Grecia. Tra relitti sommersi e laboratori all'avanguardia, questo saggio archeologico svela un mistero che affascina profondamente chi ha un'insaziabile sete di conoscenza. Immergiti in un...

Plongez dans un mystère archéologique fascinant en explorant la plus incroyable technologie antique jamais découverte. Repêché par hasard au fond de la mer, ce bloc de bronze corrodé cachait une machine stupéfiante capable de modéliser le cosmos et le temps. Idéal pour transformer vos...

Découvrez l'histoire militaire et l'ingénierie impériale du plus gigantesque système défensif jamais érigé par l'homme. Des premières fondations en terre battue jusqu'aux majestueux remparts empierrés, cette traversée chronologique révèle comment des fortifications éparses sont...

Tauche in einen packenden archäologischen Krimi ein und entschlüssele das Rätsel des ersten Computers der Antike. Diese atmosphärische Entdeckungsreise nimmt dich mit auf den dunklen Meeresgrund der Ägäis zu einem unscheinbaren Fundstück, das unser Wissen über historische Technologie...

Artificial intelligence has become an inherent part of our everyday life. This book empowers you with the tools to discover and learn AI systems and languages to understand how they work and benefit today’s world, to let go of the fear that AI will outsmart the human race. This book is a practical guide for all who want to understand how AI is changing the world they live in today. Are you ready to discover the AI secrets that will give you an upper hand on this rapidly developing industry?

While automation will potentially displace millions of laborers worldwide, the application of AI in healthcare and other industries, however, can help solve some of mankind's most complex problems. Is AI our doom or our deliverance? Elzar Simon, a global thought leader in IT, clearly articulates the future of man and machines — its challenges and opportunities — and details practical steps on how we can capitalize on our human qualities to survive the future.