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  • Computing Legacies

    Digital Cultures of Simulation

    by Peter Krapp ...
    A media history of simulation that contextualizes our digital heritage and the history of computing.In Computing Legacies, Peter Krapp explores a media history of simulation to excavate three salient aspects of digital culture. First, it profiles simulation as cultural technique, enabling symbolic work and foregrounding hypothetical literacy. Secondly, it positions simulation as crucial for the ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

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  • Too Much Fun

    The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer

    by Jesper Juul ...
    Series series Platform Studies
    The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun.The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But while it sold at least ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

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  • Everything You Always Wanted to Know about ChatGPT

    Large Language Models and the Future of AI

    An insightful exploration of Chat GPT and other advanced AI systems—how we got here, where we’re headed, and what it all means for how we interact with the world.In Everything You Always Wanted to Know about ChatGPT, the sequel to The Deep Learning Revolution, Terrence Sejnowski offers a nuanced exploration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and what their future holds. How should we go ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

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  • AI & I

    An Intellectual History of Artificial Intelligence

    A concise and illuminating history of the field of artificial intelligence from one of its earliest and most respected pioneers.AI & I is an intellectual history of the field of artificial intelligence from the perspective of one of its first practitioners Eugene Charniak. Charniak entered the field in 1967, roughly 12 years after AI’s founding, and was involved in many of AI’s formative ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

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  • Truth-Seeking in an Age of (Mis)Information Overload

    Series series SUNY series, Humanities to the Rescue
    The unprecedented spread of false and misleading information is the flip side of the Internet's promise of universal access and information democratization. This volume features original contributions from scholars working on the challenge of misinformation across a wide range of STEM, humanities, and art disciplines. Modeling a collaborative, multidisciplinary "convergence approach," Truth ... Read more

    $30.99 USD

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  • Artificial Intelligence

    From Machine Learning to Super-Intelligence and the Singularity

    by Richard Urwin ...
    What is artificial intelligence (AI)? What can it do and how is it created? In this highly accessible guide to the subject, Richard Urwin explains how AI came about and how it has developed over the years through the construction of ever more sophisticated computer programs. Along the way, you will discover numerous intriguing examples of how scientists have progressed the development of AI, as ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

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  • The Chinese Computer

    A Global History of the Information Age

    The fascinating, untold story of how the Chinese language overcame unparalleled challenges and revolutionized the world of computing.A standard QWERTY keyboard has a few dozen keys. How can Chinese—a language with tens of thousands of characters and no alphabet—be input on such a device? In The Chinese Computer, Thomas S. Mullaney sets out to resolve this paradox, and in doing so, discovers that ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

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  • Computer Architecture

    by Charles Fox ...
    Not since the 1980s has computer architecture been so exciting! This book captures the moment, mining the history of computing to teach key concepts in modern hardware design and introduce the neural and quantum architectures of the future.Computer Architecture is an in-depth exploration of the principles and designs that have shaped computer hardware through the ages, from counting devices like ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

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  • Queer Techné

    Bodies, Rhetorics, and Desire in the History of Computing

    Series series CCCC Studies in Writing & Rhetoric
    Queer Techné offers an intimate portrait of the practices, embodied knowledge, desires, and friendships that animate the technical innovation of early digital computing. This book explores archival materials from the Manchester University National Archive for the History of Computing, the site of some of the earliest digital computers and the first commercial computer. The book first analyzes in ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • A Case Study for Computer Ethics in Context

    The Scandal in Academia

    Aimed at addressing the difficulties associated with teaching often abstract elements of technical ethics, this book is an extended fictional case study into the complexities of technology and social structures in complex organizations. Within this case study, an accidental discovery reveals that the algorithms of Professor John Blackbriar are not quite what they were purported to be. Over the ... Read more

    $59.99 USD

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  • Microsoft Word Legal – Formatting and Styling a Letter Within a Law Firm

    by Louis Ellman ...
    Thank you for contemplating the purchase of Microsoft Word Legal – Formatting and Styling a Letter Within a Law Firm. We have authored a number of books for operators and secretaries alike who work in law firms across the country. After doing corporate training, as well as one on one training for many years, the students are always needing a method that allows them to format standard letters in a ... Read more

    $24.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Innovation District Planning

    Concept, Framework, Practice

    This book aims to fill the knowledge gap on how to plan, develop and manage innovation districts that are competitive in terms of both productivity and quality of living, justifying the massive investment put into place and at the same time doing both in a delicate and harmonious way.There is a need for smart urban land use that is wired with both hard infrastructures (e.g., telecommunication and ... Read more

    $59.99 USD

  • SAMSUNG GALAXY A15 BEGINNERS GUIDEBOOK

    A Concise User Manual to Master Samsung Galaxy A15 (5G) with Tips and Tricks

    by Daniel McNair ...
    Are you a first-time smartphone owner or a tech enthusiast eager to unlock the full capabilities of your device (Samsung Galaxy A15), this book is your golden ticket to getting started!Why This Book?The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a mid-range device, designed to cater to both your productivity needs and entertainment needs. However, with its vast array of features, settings, and applications, make’s it ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Pick, Click, Flick!

    The Story of Interaction Techniques

    by Brad A. Myers ...
    Series series ACM Books
    This book provides a comprehensive study of the many ways to interact with computers and computerized devices. An “interaction technique” starts when the user performs an action that causes an electronic device to respond, and includes the direct feedback from the device to the user. Examples include physical buttons and switches, on-screen menus and scrollbars operated by a mouse, touchscreen ... Read more

    $43.99 USD

  • Getting Started with the Samsung Galaxy Samsung A55 and A35 5g: The Insanely Easy Guide to the Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 and Android 14, One Ui 6.1

    Samsung phones dazzle the world with their innovation – from folding screens to revolutionary camera resolutions.Enter the Galaxy A55 and A35: a smartphone that balances affordability with performance, bringing the Samsung experience within reach. It may not boast every high-end feature, but it excels at everything you need. Capture stunning photos, dive into your favorite apps, and stay connected ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Memento Mori

    by Daniel King ...
    A practical, no nonsense guide into the essentials of composing and publishing eBooks. The Kit provides advice and step-by-step instructions on how to set up a file for conversion into the dominant formats of ePub, mobi (Kindle), optimised pdf as well as the new Fixed Layout formats suitable for spread-oriented books. You'll then see how to package the files for uploading to online distributors ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Learn Quantum Computing

    Unlock the Unfathomable Power of Quantum ComputingAre you ready to dive into the mind-bending world of quantum computing – a revolutionary field where the bizarre rules of quantum mechanics hold the key to solving problems that defy our fastest classical computers? If so, "Learn Quantum Computing" is your indispensable guide.The World of Quantum: A Beginner's OdysseyWe begin by venturing into the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • EPOCH

    Une histoire de l'informatique

    Ce livre est une traversée historique et technique à travers les innovations majeures qui ont façonné l'informatique moderne. De l'ENIAC aux dernières avancées en cloud computing et intelligence artificielle, chaque chapitre dévoile les coulisses des technologies qui nous entourent. Sans prétendre être une référence exhaustive, cet ouvrage se propose de faire découvrir les faits marquants et ... Read more

    $5.54 USD

  • MS Word Merge, Document Compare and Track Changes

    by Louis Ellman ...
    Thank you for considering MS Word Merge, Document Compare and Track Changes. We have 20 plus years working in top-tier law firms in New York City and we have a lot to offer.With this Merge section of the book, you will be able to produceMass mailings of lettersCorresponding labels,Voluminous Envelopes and LabelsUsing an MS Word or Excel DatabaseReturn address labels as well.F... ... Read more

    $27.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Introduction to Computers and Internet - A Practical Presentation

    "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their homes."Ken Olsen, President and founder of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), the producers of the first minicomputer, made this statement in 1977.Many people would have agreed with Ken at the time but amazingly such a prediction turned out to be entirely incorrect. Computers are now everywhere, and people interact with them in almost ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Microsoft Word Legal and Corporate – Working With All Types of Tables

    by Louis Ellman ...
    Thank you for contemplating the purchase of Microsoft Word Legal and Corporate – Working With All Types Of Tables. We have authored a number of books for operators, secretaries and paralegals alike who work in law firms across the country.After doing corporate training, as well as one on one training for many years, there are always a number of students needing to experience working in a Legal ... Read more

    $27.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Blockchains for Entrepreneurs

    by Alex Rass ...
    Dive into the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects without the complexity of code with "Blockchains for Entrepreneurs." This essential guide simplifies the intricate world of blockchain technology, making it accessible for managers, CEOs, and entrepreneurs eager to harness the power of this revolutionary tech. Whether you're looking to launch a crypto business or integrate blockchain ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • CodeCraft: Mastering Advanced Web Development. PYTHON, HTML AND JAWA

    by A.S thakur ...
    Title: Coding for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Python, Java, and HTMLDescription: Unlock the exciting world of coding with "Coding for Beginners," a comprehensive guide designed for those taking their first steps into the realm of programming. Whether you're intrigued by Python's simplicity, Java's versatility, or HTML's role in web development, this book is your gateway to mastering these ... Read more

    $3.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ada Lovelace: The Profet of the Computer Age

    "Ada Lovelace: The Prophet of the Computer Age" unveils the remarkable life of a visionary who transcended the limitations of her era to conceive the future of computing. Born the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, Ada's story is one of intellect and imagination colliding with the rigid expectations of 19th-century society. This biography delves deep into Ada's education, her fascination with ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus