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1) Unplugged
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Blip is always plugged into her computer--until one day a blackout forces her outdoors, and she discovers that the real world is a lot more interesting then she realized.
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The purpose of this book is to provide an average computer user with the knowledge that will help them stay safe while online, as well as help them make privacy choices that work for them. My goal is to explain online threats in terms that don't require a technical background to understand. All techno-speak will be limited, and where it cannot be avoided, I will first be explained in common non-computer terms.
This book should be accessible to anyone...
5) Burn Rate
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From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Fire and Fury and Siege: Trump Under Fire-Michael Wolff's wickedly funny chronicle of his rags-to-riches-to-rags adventure as a fledgling Internet entrepreneur exposes an industry powered by hype, celebrity, and billions of investment dollars, and notably devoid of profit-making enterprises.
As he describes his efforts to control his company's burn rate-the amount of money the company consumes in...
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Get the Summary of Bruce Schneier's A Hackers Mind in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Bruce Schneier's "A Hacker's Mind" delves into the concept of hacking as a sophisticated form of exploitation within the boundaries of a system's rules, often for personal gain. Schneier, a security expert, explores how hacking extends beyond the digital realm to economic, political, and social systems, exploiting their inherent...
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"Winner of the 1999 Don K. Price Award, Science, Technology and Environmental Politics Section of the American Political Science Association" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1997" Gene I. Rochlin is Professor of Energy and Resources at the University of California, Berkeley. He has been the recipient of a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Individual Fellowship for Research and Writing in International Security and of a...
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Get the Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Algorithms to Live By" explores the intersection of computer science and human decision-making, illustrating how algorithms can inform and improve everyday choices. The book delves into optimal stopping problems, such as the "turkey drop" and the Secretary Problem, which involve determining the right time...
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Arguably the most literary of science fiction shows, Dr Who has adapted its time lords and cast of companions and alien threats to audiences across the globe for more than 50 years.
In Time Lords Remixed unapologetic Whovian and digital artist David P. Reiter reimagines the voices of time lords, especially Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker, through a poetic and image remix that spans 50 episodes and includes associative internet links that build...
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An Unforgettable Journey into the Dark Heart of the Information Age. In Escape Velocity, Mark Dery takes on an electrifying tour of the high-tech subcultures that both celebrate and critique our wired world: would-be cyborgs who believe the body is obsolete and dream of downloading their minds into computers, cyber-hippies who boost their brainpower with smart drugs and mind machines, on-line swingers seeking cybersex on electronic bulletin boards,...
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Get the Summary of Robert C. Martin's Clean Architecture in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Clean Architecture" by Robert C. Martin is a comprehensive guide to software design and architecture that emphasizes the importance of crafting adaptable and maintainable systems. Martin argues that while creating functional software may be straightforward, developing fundamentally sound software requires a deeper understanding...
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Writing a book of this magnitude would not have been possible without the support and contributions of numerous individuals and organizations. I am deeply grateful to all those who have played a part in bringing "Quadrillion Dollar Dreams: The Entrepreneurship Bible" to life.First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family. Their unwavering support, encouragement, and patience throughout the entire process of writing this...
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This is "the Word" -- one man's word, certainly -- about the art (and artifice) of the state of our computer-centric existence. And considering that the "one man" is Neal Stephenson -- acclaimed novelist, pragmatist, seer, nerd-friendly philosopher, and nationally bestselling author of groundbreaking literary works (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, etc., etc.) -- the word is well worth hearing. Mostly well-reasoned examination and partial rant, Stephenson's...
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ElasticSearch is an open source search server built on Apache Lucene. It was built to provide a scalable search solution with built-in support for near real-time search and multi-tenancy.Jumping into the world of ElasticSearch by setting up your own custom cluster, this book will show you how to create a fast, scalable, and flexible search solution. By learning the ins-and-outs of data indexing and analysis, "ElasticSearch Server" will start you on...
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Expand your Future with by Mastering Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
Dive into the digital age where the lines between human creativity and artificial intelligence blur, bringing forth an unprecedented era of innovation. "Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, The Ultimate Mastery Guide," is not just a book; it's your gateway to mastering a skill that's shaping the future. But why is this important to you?
• Are you struggling to stay ahead in the...
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Get the Summary of Alok Kanojia's How to Raise a Healthy Gamer in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" delves into the psychological and neuroscientific aspects of video game engagement, particularly in children and adolescents. The book explores how games are designed to tap into the brain's reward system, satisfying psychological needs and potentially leading to excessive gaming. It discusses...
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Touchpad Artificial Intelligence series has some salient features such as AI Reboot, AI Deep Thinking,
AI in Life, AI Lab and AI Ready which ensures that NEP 2020 guidelines are followed.
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- National Education Policy 2020
- AI Game: It contains an interesting game or activity for the students to try on their own or with their classmates to learn how the game mechanics work while having fun.
- Brainy Fact: It presents an interesting...
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This book aims to educate beginners and professionals alike in essential and advanced IT skills, covering a range of important areas in the field of Information Technology.It will present concepts and necessary skills in a simplified and understandable manner, with provided examples and interactive exercises to help readers apply what they have learned in real-world scenarios BOOK CHAPTERS Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Technology What...
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Espero encuentre información rentable, de utilidad y de ayuda.
Las ideas de este libro electrónico sobre diversos aspectos de Internet, incluido su uso en beneficio propio, están organizadas en 17 capítulos de entre 500 y 600 palabras cada uno.
Espero que sea de interés para quienes esperan ganar dinero en línea y para quienes desean atraer más tráfico a un negocio fuera de la red mediante el empleo de los recursos a menudo "gratuitos"...
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Get the Summary of Melanie Mitchell's Artificial Intelligence in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. The inception of artificial intelligence (AI) traces back to the digital computer era, with the term officially coined at a 1956 Dartmouth workshop. AI research bifurcated into scientific and practical paths, with deep learning becoming prominent in the 2010s. Early AI focused on symbolic manipulation, while subsymbolic...
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