Controls Engineering

Does it feel like the world is always trying to sway your every emotion, decision, and trust? How do you stay one step ahead? This audiobook is your essential defense system. This groundbreaking guide, authored from an objective perspective, dissects the 100 most dangerous social engineering tactics used to control, deceive, and exploit human behavior.

"The most important book on AI this year." --The Guardian "Mr. Russell's exciting book goes deep, while sparkling with dry witticisms." --The Wall Street Journal "The most important book I have read in quite some time" (Daniel Kahneman); "A must-read" (Max Tegmark); "The book we've all been...

You know that sick, hollow feeling when someone twists your words, erases history, or makes you feel crazy? That’s not just a "personality clash", it is a sophisticated, calculated attack on your perception of reality. For too long, we’ve treated emotional manipulation and gaslighting like an unpredictable emotional weather system we must simply endure.

Is the Internet erasing national borders? Who's really in control of what's happening on the Net--Internet engineers, rogue programmers, the United Nations, or powerful countries?In this provocative new book, Jack Goldsmith and Tim Wu tell the fascinating story of the Internet's challenge to governmental rule in the 1990s, and the ensuing battles with governments around the world.

Are you tired of feeling anxious and unsteady when it comes to navigating your motorcycle at slow speeds? If so, you're not alone. Across the globe, riders from all walks of life share a common struggle: mastering the art of slow control. In "How to Improve Your Slow Control," Simon Hayes, a seasoned rider with extensive experience, unravels the mysteries behind this often-neglected skill. In this comprehensive guide, Simon delves into the heart of the matter, addressing the universal challenges faced by motorcyclists when it comes to slow-speed manoeuvres.

This book details what emissions cars and trucks are creating, how they are harmful and an explanation of the technologies that are used to reduce those emissions. A great listen for someone who wants to learn more about the topic, out of curiosity or a need for understanding as a new technician. Written by an automotive trade school instructor.

Are you excited about technology and its possibilities? Or does the techno revolution leave you somewhat worried about the future? This short audiobook is packed with light-hearted but realistic facts about technological developments and the likely trends we’ll see emerge. It looks at the benefits of things such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, while also talking about the flip side when things go wrong. The audiobook also explores the ethical dilemmas and obligations that technology brings and outlines a possible framework to live by. Which side do you favour?