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The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade. James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the...

The End of Money is an essential introduction to cryptocurrencies and the blockchain revolution, which has been hailed as the greatest advancement since the invention of the Internet. Murder for hire. Drug trafficking. Embezzlement. Money laundering. These might sound like plot lines of a thriller, but they are true stories from the short history of cryptocurrencies - digital currencies conceived by computer hackers and cryptographers that represent a completely new sort of financial transaction.

In Once Upon an Algorithm, Martin Erwig explains computation as something that takes place beyond electronic computers, and computer science as the study of systematic problem solving. Erwig points out that many daily activities involve problem solving. Getting up in the morning, for example: You get up, take a shower, get dressed, eat breakfast. This simple daily routine solves a recurring problem through a series of well-defined steps. In computer science, such a routine is called an algorithm.

Rise of the Machines: A Project Zero Trust Story is a continuation of the 2023 bestseller Project Zero Trust, picking up where the first book left off and addressing issues not covered in the first installment: artificial intelligence, mergers and acquisitions, antivirus, business continuity, and remote work. Artificial Intelligence is the dominant issue discussed in every chapter, providing a case-study-based approach to applying zero trust principles to all the various aspects of artificial intelligence, from MLOps, used by security teams, to use of GPTs, chatbots, and adversarial AI.

This program is read by the author. A collection of frightening, weird, and wonderful stories meant to make listeners question what they think they know about reality, with commentary by TikTok's favorite "glitch in the matrix" narrator. Some say there is a world beyond this one, and from time...

This book breaks through both the hype and the doom-and-gloom surrounding automation and the deployment of artificial intelligence-enabled—“smart”—systems at work. Management and technology experts Thomas Davenport and Steven Miller show that, contrary to widespread predictions, prescriptions, and denunciations, AI is not primarily a job destroyer. Rather, AI changes the way we work—by taking over some tasks but not entire jobs, freeing people to do other, more important and more challenging work.

The thrilling inside story of the race to build a world-changing artificial superintelligence. As the San Francisco–based tech columnist for The New York Times, Kevin Roose has seen the AI revolution from a front-row seat—and even participated in it: his account of how Microsoft's Bing...

In the glittering world of Hollywood, where dreams are made and broken, storytelling reigns supreme. The magic of the silver screen relies on compelling narratives, complex characters, and plot twists that capture the audience's imagination. As an aspiring screenwriter or author, you dream of creating a story that resonates, enchants, and leaves your audience craving for more. You dream of Hollywood.

A fascinating exploration of the history, development, and future of virtual reality, a technology with world-changing potential, written by award-winning journalist and author David Ewalt, stemming from his 2015 Forbes cover story about the Oculus Rift and its creator Palmer Luckey. You’ve...

As we finished the book, our focus turned to using AI to help us lead with love in our lives. I hope you don't listen to the audiobook and put it away on a shelf. It's not meant to be placed on a pedestal and marveled at. We want it to be used. We aim to explore how the concepts of Leading with Love can be applied to the unique stories of every individual, even if they don't have a "leadership role." How can you, the listener, continue your journey of growth and connection with the authors beyond following us on social media?

A how-to book that will walk you through choosing equipment, adjusting room sound, editing your recordings, and conducting interviews. It will also help you write scripts, specifically for audio, and get comfortable with the sound of your voice (and explain why you don't like it). An essential book for anyone who wants to create stories to share with family, friends, or online. But wait, there's more!