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Dawn of the New Everything: Encounters with Reality and Virtual Reality

Jaron Lanier · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 351
Format: Hardcover

The father of virtual reality explains its dazzling possibilities by reflecting on his own lifelong relationship with technologyBridging the gap between tech mania and the experience of being inside the human body, Dawn of the New Everything is a look at what it means to be human at a moment...
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To Be a Machine: Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the Modest Problem of Death

Mark O'Connell · Doubleday
Pages: 241
Format: Hardcover

"This gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians' pursuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters." - New York Times Book Review (Editor's Choice) Transhumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our bodies - our capabilities,...
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Thinking Machines: The Quest for Artificial Intelligence--and Where It's Taking Us Next

Luke Dormehl · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

A fascinating look at Artificial Intelligence, from its humble Cold War beginnings to the dazzling future that is just around the corner.When most of us think about Artificial Intelligence, our minds go straight to cyborgs, robots, and sci-fi thrillers where machines take over the world....
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Algorithms For Dummies

John Paul Mueller · For Dummies
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback

Discover how algorithms shape and impact our digital world All data, big or small, starts with algorithms. Algorithms are mathematical equations that determine what we see - based on our likes, dislikes, queries, views, interests, relationships, and more - online. They are, in a sense,...
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Excel VBA in easy steps

Mike McGrath · In Easy Steps Limited
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Excel VBA in easy steps begins by explaining how to record and edit macro procedures to manipulate Excel worksheet entries, then describes how to create your own macro programs in the Visual Basic Editor (VBE) that is included with the Excel application. This book then demonstrates how to program...
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Practical Electronics: A Complete Introduction

Andy Cooper · Teach Yourself
Pages: 445
Format: Print book

Now completely revised, "Practical Electronics: A Complete Introduction "covers the key areas of electronics you need to be confident in, whether you are a keen amateur hobbyist, an engineering student or a professional who wants to keep up to date. It outlines the basics in clear...
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Make: Basic Arduino Projects: 26 Experiments with Microcontrollers and Electronics

Don Wilcher · O'Reilly & Associates
Pages: 245
Format: Paperback

This companion book to MakerShed's Ultimate Arduino Microcontroller Pack provides 26 clearly explained projects that you can build with this top-selling kit right away--including multicolor flashing lights, timers, tools for testing circuits, sound effects, motor control, and sensor...
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Access 2016 in easy steps

MIKE MCGRATH · In Easy Steps Limited
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Access 2016 in easy steps neatly demonstrates the important functions of Access 2016 in a clear and concise manner, so you can get going quickly with this popular database application. Areas covered include:Optimizing database designCreating Tables to store data in formatted fieldsUsing...
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Sams Teach Yourself iCloud in 10 Minutes (2nd Edition) (Sams Teach Yourself -- Minutes)

Brad Miser · Sams Publishing; 2 edition
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback

Sams Teach Yourself iCloud in 10 Minutes, Second Edition, offers straightforward, practical information designed to get you up and running quickly and easily. By working through its 10-minute lessons, youll learn everything you need to know to effectively use Apples iCloud online services....
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iPhone For Dummies

Baig. · John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 416
Format: Print book

Set your iPhone to stun!Think about the iPhone. It's a device capable of communicating with anyone around the world, connecting to the world's knowledge, fetching music and video, and assisting with day-to-day chores. In short, it's science fiction come true. iPhone For Dummies...
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Windows 8.1: The Missing Manual

David Pogue · O'Reilly Media; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Windows 8.1 continues the evolution of the most radical redesign in Microsoft’s history. It combines the familiar Windows desktop with a new, touchscreen-friendly world of tiles and full-screen apps. Luckily, David Pogue is back to help you make sense of it—with humor, authority,...
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Mastering Perl

brian d foy · O'Reilly Media; Second Edition edition

Take the next step toward Perl mastery with advanced concepts that make coding easier, maintenance simpler, and execution faster. Mastering Perl isn't a collection of clever tricks, but a way of thinking about Perl programming for solving debugging, configuration, and many other real-world...
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Macs For Dummies

Edward C Baig · John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 416
Format: Print book

Take a bite out of all your Mac has to offer with this bestselling guide So, you joined the cool kids club and bought a Mac. Kudos! Now, do you dare admit to your sophisticated Mac mates that you still need some help figuring out how it works? No worries, Macs For Dummies is here to help!...
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Microsoft SQL Server 2016: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition

Dusan Petkovic · McGraw-Hill Education
Pages: 832
Format: Print book

Up-to-date Microsoft SQL Server 2016 skills made easy!Get up and running on Microsoft SQL Server 2016 in no time with help from this thoroughly revised, practical resource. The book offers thorough coverage of SQL management and development and features full details on the newest business...
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PeopleSoft PeopleTools: Mobile Applications Development

Jim J Marion · McGraw-Hill Education
Pages: 471
Format: Print book

The Marions show you how to master mobile application development with PeopleSoft PeopleTools. They cover the basics, as well as performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security.
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