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Modern cities are evolving into complex, data-driven ecosystems where digital intelligence and physical infrastructure increasingly operate as one interconnected organism. City of Algorithms presents a thoughtful exploration of how real-time data, smart systems, and algorithmic decision-making are reshaping urban life, sustainability, and human experience. Using a Seattle-inspired lens, this book examines the concept of urban metabolism — the continuous flow of energy, resources, information, and human activity that sustains a city's functioning.

In this actionable and empowering handbook, you'll discover how AI transforms sustainability from overwhelming guesswork into clear, personalized steps that fit seamlessly into your daily life. Whether you're optimizing home energy use, reducing food waste, improving transportation choices, or designing a personal carbon offset strategy, this book shows you how technology becomes your sustainability partner.

In a world where automation is accelerating and algorithms are reshaping careers, the real competitive advantage is a powerful personal brand. Rising in the Age of AI is your practical roadmap to standing out, staying relevant, and thriving in the future of work. This book shows you how to position yourself as irreplaceable by combining human creativity, strategic thinking, and AI tools—without needing to be a tech expert.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future—it’s the ultimate leverage tool of today. The AI Leverage Playbook is your practical, no-fluff guide to using AI tools and automation strategies to streamline tasks, eliminate busywork, and redefine how you work. Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, freelancer, or creator, this book shows you how to turn AI into your personal assistant, strategist, and productivity engine—without needing technical skills or coding knowledge.

Building your first PC doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you’ve ever stared at a pile of computer parts and felt overwhelmed, The Frame Rate Frontier is your calm, step-by-step roadmap from unopened boxes to a fully powered machine. Written in plain English without unnecessary jargon this beginner-friendly guide walks you through every stage of the build with confidence and clarity.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn—but using it effectively requires more than curiosity. The AI Learning System is a practical, no-hype guide that shows you how to turn AI into a powerful tool for structured, independent learning. Designed for students, professionals, and self-learners, this audiobook focuses on what truly matters: building better study systems, asking smarter questions, and using AI to deepen understanding—not replace it.

As artificial intelligence and automated systems increasingly shape our courts, hospitals, workplaces, and financial institutions, a fundamental question emerges: Who remains accountable when machines decide? Ethics in Autonomous Systems offers a rigorous yet accessible exploration of moral responsibility in a world governed by algorithms. Rather than treating automation as neutral or inevitable, this book challenges listeners to examine the ethical architecture beneath every line of code and every data-driven decision.

We live under the comforting assumption that the digital world is permanent — that what we upload, store, and share online will remain accessible forever. Digital Memory & Identity challenges this illusion by exploring the fragility, decay, and impermanence of our modern digital archives. This book examines how our personal histories, cultural artifacts, creative works, and collective knowledge are increasingly stored on technological foundations that are far more vulnerable than traditional physical records.

In a world rapidly shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and constant disruption, success no longer depends on memorizing information—it depends on how you think, create, and connect. Future Ready Minds is a practical and inspiring guide to developing the human skills that will matter most in the AI-driven era.

Power On Your Machine walks absolute beginners through every step of building a custom computer from scratch. If you’ve ever looked inside a PC case and felt intimidated by the cables, chips, and unfamiliar terms, this audiobook breaks everything down into simple, clear language anyone can understand.

Most beginners struggle in sales for one simple reason. They don't have a clear process. They send generic messages, hesitate during conversations, and lose opportunities because they're unsure what to say or how to respond. The result is inconsistent performance and missed deals.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life and Work and learn about navigating automation productivity.

Smart homes, intelligent systems, and sustainable technology are no longer the future—they’re the present. The Future of Smart Living and AI is a clear, practical guide to understanding how artificial intelligence, generative workflows, and the Internet of Things are reshaping the way we live, work, and build sustainable environments. Written for beginners and tech-curious readers alike, this book breaks down complex innovations into real-world applications you can understand and use.

Brought to you by Penguin. A revelatory portrait of the visionary behind Google DeepMind, the race to control the future – and what it means to win Even in a tech world crowded with visionary leaders, Demis Hassabis is recognized as a special case. Born to working class, immigrant parents in...

Brought to you by Penguin. An eye-opening account of the tech arms race shaping out planet, from an award-winning journalist and AI insider to the world of Sam Altman and OpenAI When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good...

Brought to you by Penguin. **THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER** Sapiens showed us where we came from. In our increasingly uncertain times, Homo Deus shows us where we're going. The world-renowned historian and intellectual Yuval Noah Harari envisions a near future in which we face a new set of...

AI-Built Digital Empire is a practical, step-by-step guide for solopreneurs, creators, consultants, and online business builders who want to scale faster—without hiring teams, burning out, or working longer hours. This book shows how artificial intelligence can act as a silent co-founder, handling automation, content creation, customer engagement, analytics, and workflows while you focus on strategy and vision.

Brought to you by Penguin. **A Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, Sept 2023** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE FT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023** AI. SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY. QUANTUM COMPUTING. Everything is about to change. This is the only book you need to understand this new world. From the ultimate...

We are unprepared for the greatest discovery of modern science. Scientists are confident that there is alien life across the universe yet we have not moved beyond our perception of 'aliens' as Hollywood stereotypes. The time has come to abandon our fixation on alien monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing. Using his own expert understanding of life on earth and Darwin's theory of evolution - which applies throughout the universe - Cambridge zoologist Dr Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like.

You open your CRM and find three versions of the same client. Your file system has a folder called "Final FINAL v3." Your spreadsheet has columns that no one on your team can explain — including the person who made them. And somewhere in the back of your mind, a voice is saying: I should probably be using AI by now. Here is what that voice isn't telling you: so should everyone else. And almost no one's business is ready for it. Not because the technology is too advanced.