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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

From award-winning Financial Times journalist Sarah O’Connor, a deeply reported investigation into how AI is transforming our working lives in unpredictable ways A tsunami of change, we are told, is sweeping the economy, as robots and AI threaten to take over tasks done by humans. But while we...

Brought to you by Penguin. An instant NEW YORK TIMES bestseller ** A Guardian biggest book of the autumn ** AI is the greatest threat to our existence that we have ever faced. The scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction – but it’s not too late to change course...

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.

How AI Really Thinks takes you behind the screen and uncovers the ten core secrets that make modern artificial intelligence work. You’ll discover why data acts as AI’s fuel, how algorithms function as its rulebook, and how machines learn from examples the same way people learn from experience. You’ll explore the training methods that help AI recognise pictures and understand speech, and you’ll see how neural networks—loosely inspired by the human brain—allow AI to detect patterns far too complex for us to notice.

Most people are using ChatGPT the wrong way. They ask random questions, generate quick answers, and move on. But the real power of AI isn’t just getting answers—it’s building systems that work for you automatically. ChatGPT Automation for Beginners shows you how to turn ChatGPT into a practical automation engine that can help you build sales systems, marketing workflows, and business processes—even if you have no technical background.

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.

In 2017, a small crew gathered in a windowless Pentagon room to put AI at the heart of how America makes war. Led by a Marine Corps colonel haunted by the deaths of US troops and prospect of AI-enhanced rivals, the Project Maven team raced to send AI into combat, igniting controversy and forever changing the US military. Summoning the mayhem of a tech startup, the group wrestled Pentagon bureaucrats and each other, enlisted an initially reluctant Silicon Valley, and convinced US forces to deploy little-tested AI systems in hot wars.

Excel skills alone are no longer enough. In 2025, the real advantage comes from knowing how to combine Excel with AI. ChatGPT for Excel Beginners shows you how to use ChatGPT as your personal spreadsheet assistant — helping you write formulas, clean messy data, automate tasks, and make better decisions without being an Excel expert.

Welcome to Essentials of AI for Beginners, your go-to guide for exploring AI technologies like Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, and ChatGPT.

This book isn’t about the science of AI or the ethics of robots. It’s about the very real, efficient ways AI can enhance your everyday life—right now. Whether you realise it or not, AI has already been woven into your routines. It’s in your smartphone, your streaming service, your email inbox, and even in your fridge or vacuum cleaner. And the better you understand what it can do, the more you can benefit from its silent support.

Master day trading with AI in just 30 minutes daily! This complete beginner's guide transforms market confusion into confident trading. Learn bulletproof risk management, chart reading secrets, and cutting-edge AI tools that work 24/7. Perfect for busy professionals ready to build wealth systematically. No experience required—just proven strategies that protect your capital while maximizing growth. Stop watching others profit. Start your trading transformation today!

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept. It’s already deciding what you read, what you watch, how you work, and in many cases, how competitive you are. Beginner’s Guide to AI is a friendly, jargon-free introduction for people who want to understand what AI really is, how it works, and why it matters, without needing a technical background or a translator. This book strips away the buzzwords and fear, replacing them with clear explanations, relatable examples, and practical insights.

Winner of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2024 'A clear and compelling read about one of the most consequential races in the world' - Madhumita Murgia, bestselling author of Code Dependent and AI Editor for The Financial Times Discover the never-before-told story of...

This book is crafted for curious minds—not just tech professionals. It’s designed to take the mystery out of AI and help you confidently apply it in ways that make sense for your life. With hands-on exercises and real-world applications, this book empowers you to use AI confidently—whether for work, home, or fun.

Brought to you by Penguin. Consumer AI has arrived. And with it, inescapable upheaval as we grapple with what it means for our jobs, lives and the future of humanity. Cutting through the noise of AI evangelists and AI doom-mongers, Wharton professor Ethan Mollick has become one of the most...

AI Stock Options for Beginners shows you how to use ChatGPT and modern AI tools to simplify options trading, understand risk clearly, and identify high-probability setups—without advanced math, coding, or expensive platforms.

Unlock the Secrets of Generative AI: Transform Your Creativity and Career in Just 7 Days! Ready to discover how AI can save you hours of work and transform your career or hobby?

This is a practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology. The authors bring a rare perspective, having implemented agentic AI across diverse organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—witnessing both remarkable successes and sobering failures.

Humanity’s greatest ambition may also become its deepest moral test. We are on the brink of creating artificial intelligence that doesn’t just calculate or mimic — but truly feels. When that threshold is crossed, the question will no longer be what AI can do for us, but what its very existence might cost.

We are the last generation to manage only humans. The next will manage hybrid teams of humans and AI agents. Most leaders are not ready. The rare organizations achieving 200% productivity gains from AI are not using better technology than those achieving 20%. They are managing it differently. The authors learned this from failure. Across many AI deployments, the pattern became clear: capable agents failed not from weak technology, but from a missing management layer.