"There is almost no writer I admire as much as I do Alec Wilkinson. He's an extraordinary reporter and a writer of such grace that his stories seem illuminated from within. His work has enduring brilliance and humanity." -- Susan Orlean, author of The Library BookA spirited, metaphysical exploration into math's deepest mysteries and conundrums at the crux of middle age.Decades after struggling to understand math as a boy, Alec Wilkinson decides to embark on a journey to learn it as a middle-aged man. What begins as a personal challenge -- and it's challenging -- soon transforms into something greater than a belabored effort to learn math. Despite his incompetence, Wilkinson encounters a universe of unexpected mysteries in his pursuit of mathematical knowledge and quickly becomes fascinated; soon, his exercise in personal growth (and torture) morphs into an intellectually expansive exploration.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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9781250168573
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Hardcover
Blogging All-in-One For Dummies )
By Bair, Amy Lupold
Blog with the best of 'em!If you're looking for a complete guide to creating and solidifying your place in the blogosphere, you've come to the right place! With 8 books in one, Blogging All-in-One For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to get started or to improve your existing blog. Learn about the most popular blogging platforms, creating content worth reading, and methods for driving traffic to your blog. Cut through the confusion and find the facts about monetizing your blog, using the best blogging tools for you, and increasing reader engagement to become an active, successful member of the blogging community. You're ready to start blogging, so let Dummies show you the way! Perfect your blog idea and choose the best platform for youGet people to read your blog through search engine optimization and social media promotionLearn about the latest trends in the blogosphereMake money from your blog with creative monetization ideasBloggers of all skill and experience levels will find valuable information in Blogging All-in-One For Dummies.
For Dummies
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9781119989011
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3rd Edition
The Art of Machine Learning
By Matloff, Norman
Learn to expertly apply a range of machine learning methods to real data with this practical guide.. Packed with real datasets and practical examples, The Art of Machine Learning will help you develop an intuitive understanding of how and why ML methods work, without the need for advanced math.. As you work through the book, you'll learn how to implement a range of powerful ML techniques, starting with the k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) method and random forests, and moving on to gradient boosting, support vector machines (SVMs) , neural networks, and more.. With the aid of real datasets, you'll delve into regression models through the use of a bike-sharing dataset, explore decision trees by leveraging New York City taxi data, and dissect parametric methods with baseball player stats.
No Starch Press
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9781718502109
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Paperback
iPad for Seniors in easy steps
By Vandome, Nick
This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 17. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease, including: Choosing the right model for you.Mastering multitasking gestures. Customizing the iPad for your needs. Using your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Making video calls and sending messages for free. Taking, editing, and sharing photos. Finding online recipes and meal plans. Taking a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums.Planning and booking trips. The book covers the latest features of iPadOS 17, so you know you will be completely up to date and can make the most of your iPad. These include: Customizing the Lock screen.
In Easy Steps Limited
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9781787910065
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Paperback
Why We Read
By Reed, Shannon
A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize Semifinalist. We read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across difference, or simply to pass a rainy afternoon. No matter the reason, books have the power to keep us safe, to challenge us, and perhaps most importantly, to make us more fully human.. Shannon Reed, a longtime teacher, lifelong reader, and New Yorker contributor, gets it. With one simple goal in mind, she makes the case that we should read for pleasure above all else. In this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud-funny collection, Reed shares surprising stories from her life as a reader and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students.
Hanover Square Press
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9781335007964
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Hardcover
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro and MacBook Air )
By Hart-davis, Guy
The visual learner's guide to getting up and running with your Apple laptop
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro and MacBook Air covers all the vital information you need to start working on your MacBook. With this highly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn to navigate the macOS interface like a pro; customize your desktop with the widgets you need; and get your MacBook working with iCloud, your iPhone, and your iPad. This book's graphical, step-by-step instructions walk you through everything from installation to troubleshooting, helping you to get the most out of the investment you've made in your MacBook.
This fully updated edition helps you become a power user of the latest MacBook models and exploit the features in macOS Sonoma, Apple's state-of-the-art operating system, and the apps that come with it.
Visual
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9781394251322
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Paperback
A History of Fake Things on the Internet
By Scheirer, Walter
A Next Big Idea Club "Must Read" for December 2023As all aspects of our social and informational lives increasingly migrate online, the line between what is "real" and what is digitally fabricated grows ever thinner - and that fake content has undeniable real-world consequences. A History of Fake Things on the Internet takes the long view of how advances in technology brought us to the point where faked texts, images, and video content are nearly indistinguishable from what is authentic or true. . Computer scientist Walter J. Scheirer takes a deep dive into the origins of fake news, conspiracy theories, reports of the paranormal, and other deviations from reality that have become part of mainstream culture, from image manipulation in the nineteenth-century darkroom to the literary stylings of large language models like ChatGPT.
Stanford University Press
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9781503632882
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Hardcover
Python Playground, 2nd Edition
By Venkitachalam, Mahesh
Put the fun back in Python programming and build your skills as you create 3D simulations and graphics, speech-recognition machine-learning systems, IoT devices, and more. The fully updated 2nd edition is here, now with 5 brand-new projects!. Now that you've gotten the basics of Python programming down pat, what's next? The fun part! Learn how to use common Python tools and libraries, like numpy and matplotlib, for making art and music, simulating real-world sounds, generating 3D visualizations, and hacking hardware. This new edition is fully updated and features five brand-new projects!. Transform a Raspberry Pi Pico into a playable instrumentCreate an IoT system to monitor your garden or indoor plants Use machine learning to develop a speech-recognition systemBuild a laser light show that responds to musicProgramming shouldn't be a chore, so have some geeky fun with Python Playground, 2nd Edition!.
No Starch Press
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9781718503045
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2nd Edition
Metaverse For Dummies
By Khan, Ian
Your first step to understanding what the metaverse is all aboutYou've probably heard that the metaverse - a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere - is the next big thing in technology. What is it, anyway? Written by a leading futurist, Metaverse For Dummies unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand breakdowns of the major technologies and platforms, a guide to doing business in the metaverse, and explorations of what meta means for sports, education, and just about every other area of life. The book even gives you a guide to safety in the metaverse, including how much of your real life you should share in your virtual one.
For Dummies
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9781119933878
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1st Edition
LSAT Prep Plus 2024
By Prep, Kaplan Test
Kaplan's LSAT Prep Plus 2024 is the single, most up-to-date resource that you need to face the LSAT exam with confidenceFully compatible with the LSAT testmaker's digital practice toolOfficial LSAT practice questions and practice examInstructor-led online workshops and expert video instructionUp-to-date for the Digital LSAT In-depth test-taking strategies to help you score higher We are so certain that LSAT Prep Plus 2024 offers all the knowledge you need to excel on the LSAT that we guarantee it: after studying with the online resources and book, you'll score higher on the LSAT - or you'll get your money back.. The Best ReviewKaplan's LSAT experts share practical tips for using LSAC's popular digital practice tool and the most widely used free online resources.
Kaplan Test Prep
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9781506290973
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Paperback
The Experimental Library
By Copper, Cathryn M.
The last five years have demonstrated that sticking with the status quo is not an option; instead, as the experiences of many libraries have shown, those that experiment are better positioned to adapt to rapidly changing environments and evolving user needs and behaviors. This guide shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to teach you how to take a human-centered and design thinking-based perspective on problem solving. Inside this book, you will discover why experimentation is possible on any budget and can be undertaken by anyone at an organization; ways to foster a culture of experimentation, which recognizes the importance of incorporating curiosity into work and daily life; the distinctive characteristics of technology companies and startups that make them experimentative, and what libraries can learn from these sectors' techniques; dozens of examples of experimentation from academic, public, and school libraries as well as non-library governmental settings; the basics of design thinking, which plays a leading role in brainstorming; guidance on employing IDEEA (Ideate, Design, Experiment, Engage, Assess) as a five-part process for trying out ideas by formulating prototypes; how to engage users in testing to identify the pros and cons of a prototype; and a concrete roadmap for bringing the culture and method of experimenting to your library, from understanding how to embrace failures in order to learn from them to acquiring the skills necessary to experiment, creating teams that thrive with experimentation, and communicating successfully around experiments.
ALA Editions
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9780838939659
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Paperback
Web Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies
By Mcfedries, Paul
Learn the in-demand skills that let you turn lines of code into websites and appsWeb Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies is a one-stop resource for would-be developers who need guidance on the languages and steps used to build websites and applications. Learn the coding ropes and expand your existing skillset with this easy-to-understand guide. In these complete mini-books, you'll walk through the basics of web development, structuring a page, building and processing web forms, and beyond. Learn how to build a website or create your very own app with the advice of web coding and development experts. This edition expands JavaScript and CSS coverage while providing new content on server-side coding and the development stack. Get essential knowledge of how web development works -- even if you've never written a line of code in your lifeLearn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other languages essential for building websites and appsDiscover how to make optimize your sites and apps for mobile devicesExpand on what you already know and improve your employabilityThis Dummies All-in-One is great for you if want to develop coding skills but don't have a programming background.
For Dummies
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9781394197026
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2nd Edition
The Heart and the Chip
By Mone, Gregory
Daniela Rus, a leading roboticist and computer scientist, explores how we can use a new generation of smart machines to help humankind.There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods and monitoring air quality and performance. A far greater number of smart machines impact our lives in countless other ways - improving the precision of surgeons, cleaning our homes, extending our reach to distant worlds - and we're on the cusp of even more exciting opportunities.In The Heart and the Chip, roboticist Daniela Rus and science writer Gregory Mone provide an overview of the interconnected fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and reframe the way we think about intelligent machines while weighing the moral and ethical consequences of their role in society.
W. W. Norton & Company
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9781324050230
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Hardcover
JavaScript Crash Course
By Morgan, Nick
A fast-paced, thorough programming introduction that will have you writing your own software and web applications in no time. . Like Python Crash Course, this hands-on guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to code from the ground up - this time using the popular JavaScript programming language.. JavaScript is the programming language of the internet - the secret sauce that makes websites dynamic, responsive, and all-around awesome. This fast-paced tutorial quickly teaches total beginners how to code in this popular, easy-to-learn language. Light-hearted and hands-on, the book introduces you to programming essentials through fun examples, hands-on exercises, and cool projects like building a Pong-style computer game. You'll discover all of the important aspects of the language (without delving into expert-level nitty-gritty details or confusing jargon) as you develop a fast knack for programming with JavaScript.
No Starch Press
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9781718502260
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Paperback
The Algorithm
By Schellmann, Hilke
Based on exclusive information from whistleblowers, internal documents, and real world test results, Emmy‑award winning Wall Street Journal contributor Hilke Schellmann delivers a shocking and illuminating expose on the next civil rights issue of our time: how AI has already taken over the workplace and shapes our future. Hilke Schellmann, is an Emmy‑award winning investigative reporter, Wall Street Journal and Guardian contributor and Journalism Professor at NYU. In The Algorithm, she investigates the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the world of work. AI is now being used to decide who has access to an education, who gets hired, who gets fired, and who receives a promotion. Drawing on exclusive information from whistleblowers, internal documents and real‑world tests, Schellmann discovers that many of the algorithms making high‑stakes decisions are biased, racist, and do more harm than good.
A Divine Language
By Wilkinson, Alec
"There is almost no writer I admire as much as I do Alec Wilkinson. He's an extraordinary reporter and a writer of such grace that his stories seem illuminated from within. His work has enduring brilliance and humanity." -- Susan Orlean, author of The Library BookA spirited, metaphysical exploration into math's deepest mysteries and conundrums at the crux of middle age.Decades after struggling to understand math as a boy, Alec Wilkinson decides to embark on a journey to learn it as a middle-aged man. What begins as a personal challenge -- and it's challenging -- soon transforms into something greater than a belabored effort to learn math. Despite his incompetence, Wilkinson encounters a universe of unexpected mysteries in his pursuit of mathematical knowledge and quickly becomes fascinated; soon, his exercise in personal growth (and torture) morphs into an intellectually expansive exploration.
Blogging All-in-One For Dummies )
By Bair, Amy Lupold
Blog with the best of 'em!If you're looking for a complete guide to creating and solidifying your place in the blogosphere, you've come to the right place! With 8 books in one, Blogging All-in-One For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to get started or to improve your existing blog. Learn about the most popular blogging platforms, creating content worth reading, and methods for driving traffic to your blog. Cut through the confusion and find the facts about monetizing your blog, using the best blogging tools for you, and increasing reader engagement to become an active, successful member of the blogging community. You're ready to start blogging, so let Dummies show you the way! Perfect your blog idea and choose the best platform for youGet people to read your blog through search engine optimization and social media promotionLearn about the latest trends in the blogosphereMake money from your blog with creative monetization ideasBloggers of all skill and experience levels will find valuable information in Blogging All-in-One For Dummies.
The Art of Machine Learning
By Matloff, Norman
Learn to expertly apply a range of machine learning methods to real data with this practical guide.. Packed with real datasets and practical examples, The Art of Machine Learning will help you develop an intuitive understanding of how and why ML methods work, without the need for advanced math.. As you work through the book, you'll learn how to implement a range of powerful ML techniques, starting with the k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) method and random forests, and moving on to gradient boosting, support vector machines (SVMs) , neural networks, and more.. With the aid of real datasets, you'll delve into regression models through the use of a bike-sharing dataset, explore decision trees by leveraging New York City taxi data, and dissect parametric methods with baseball player stats.
iPad for Seniors in easy steps
By Vandome, Nick
This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 17. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease, including: Choosing the right model for you.Mastering multitasking gestures. Customizing the iPad for your needs. Using your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Making video calls and sending messages for free. Taking, editing, and sharing photos. Finding online recipes and meal plans. Taking a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums.Planning and booking trips. The book covers the latest features of iPadOS 17, so you know you will be completely up to date and can make the most of your iPad. These include: Customizing the Lock screen.
Why We Read
By Reed, Shannon
A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize Semifinalist. We read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across difference, or simply to pass a rainy afternoon. No matter the reason, books have the power to keep us safe, to challenge us, and perhaps most importantly, to make us more fully human.. Shannon Reed, a longtime teacher, lifelong reader, and New Yorker contributor, gets it. With one simple goal in mind, she makes the case that we should read for pleasure above all else. In this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud-funny collection, Reed shares surprising stories from her life as a reader and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students.
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro and MacBook Air )
By Hart-davis, Guy
The visual learner's guide to getting up and running with your Apple laptop Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro and MacBook Air covers all the vital information you need to start working on your MacBook. With this highly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn to navigate the macOS interface like a pro; customize your desktop with the widgets you need; and get your MacBook working with iCloud, your iPhone, and your iPad. This book's graphical, step-by-step instructions walk you through everything from installation to troubleshooting, helping you to get the most out of the investment you've made in your MacBook. This fully updated edition helps you become a power user of the latest MacBook models and exploit the features in macOS Sonoma, Apple's state-of-the-art operating system, and the apps that come with it.
A History of Fake Things on the Internet
By Scheirer, Walter
A Next Big Idea Club "Must Read" for December 2023As all aspects of our social and informational lives increasingly migrate online, the line between what is "real" and what is digitally fabricated grows ever thinner - and that fake content has undeniable real-world consequences. A History of Fake Things on the Internet takes the long view of how advances in technology brought us to the point where faked texts, images, and video content are nearly indistinguishable from what is authentic or true. . Computer scientist Walter J. Scheirer takes a deep dive into the origins of fake news, conspiracy theories, reports of the paranormal, and other deviations from reality that have become part of mainstream culture, from image manipulation in the nineteenth-century darkroom to the literary stylings of large language models like ChatGPT.
Python Playground, 2nd Edition
By Venkitachalam, Mahesh
Put the fun back in Python programming and build your skills as you create 3D simulations and graphics, speech-recognition machine-learning systems, IoT devices, and more. The fully updated 2nd edition is here, now with 5 brand-new projects!. Now that you've gotten the basics of Python programming down pat, what's next? The fun part! Learn how to use common Python tools and libraries, like numpy and matplotlib, for making art and music, simulating real-world sounds, generating 3D visualizations, and hacking hardware. This new edition is fully updated and features five brand-new projects!. Transform a Raspberry Pi Pico into a playable instrumentCreate an IoT system to monitor your garden or indoor plants Use machine learning to develop a speech-recognition systemBuild a laser light show that responds to musicProgramming shouldn't be a chore, so have some geeky fun with Python Playground, 2nd Edition!.
Metaverse For Dummies
By Khan, Ian
Your first step to understanding what the metaverse is all aboutYou've probably heard that the metaverse - a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere - is the next big thing in technology. What is it, anyway? Written by a leading futurist, Metaverse For Dummies unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand breakdowns of the major technologies and platforms, a guide to doing business in the metaverse, and explorations of what meta means for sports, education, and just about every other area of life. The book even gives you a guide to safety in the metaverse, including how much of your real life you should share in your virtual one.
LSAT Prep Plus 2024
By Prep, Kaplan Test
Kaplan's LSAT Prep Plus 2024 is the single, most up-to-date resource that you need to face the LSAT exam with confidenceFully compatible with the LSAT testmaker's digital practice toolOfficial LSAT practice questions and practice examInstructor-led online workshops and expert video instructionUp-to-date for the Digital LSAT In-depth test-taking strategies to help you score higher We are so certain that LSAT Prep Plus 2024 offers all the knowledge you need to excel on the LSAT that we guarantee it: after studying with the online resources and book, you'll score higher on the LSAT - or you'll get your money back.. The Best ReviewKaplan's LSAT experts share practical tips for using LSAC's popular digital practice tool and the most widely used free online resources.
The Experimental Library
By Copper, Cathryn M.
The last five years have demonstrated that sticking with the status quo is not an option; instead, as the experiences of many libraries have shown, those that experiment are better positioned to adapt to rapidly changing environments and evolving user needs and behaviors. This guide shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to teach you how to take a human-centered and design thinking-based perspective on problem solving. Inside this book, you will discover why experimentation is possible on any budget and can be undertaken by anyone at an organization; ways to foster a culture of experimentation, which recognizes the importance of incorporating curiosity into work and daily life; the distinctive characteristics of technology companies and startups that make them experimentative, and what libraries can learn from these sectors' techniques; dozens of examples of experimentation from academic, public, and school libraries as well as non-library governmental settings; the basics of design thinking, which plays a leading role in brainstorming; guidance on employing IDEEA (Ideate, Design, Experiment, Engage, Assess) as a five-part process for trying out ideas by formulating prototypes; how to engage users in testing to identify the pros and cons of a prototype; and a concrete roadmap for bringing the culture and method of experimenting to your library, from understanding how to embrace failures in order to learn from them to acquiring the skills necessary to experiment, creating teams that thrive with experimentation, and communicating successfully around experiments.
Web Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies
By Mcfedries, Paul
Learn the in-demand skills that let you turn lines of code into websites and appsWeb Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies is a one-stop resource for would-be developers who need guidance on the languages and steps used to build websites and applications. Learn the coding ropes and expand your existing skillset with this easy-to-understand guide. In these complete mini-books, you'll walk through the basics of web development, structuring a page, building and processing web forms, and beyond. Learn how to build a website or create your very own app with the advice of web coding and development experts. This edition expands JavaScript and CSS coverage while providing new content on server-side coding and the development stack. Get essential knowledge of how web development works -- even if you've never written a line of code in your lifeLearn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other languages essential for building websites and appsDiscover how to make optimize your sites and apps for mobile devicesExpand on what you already know and improve your employabilityThis Dummies All-in-One is great for you if want to develop coding skills but don't have a programming background.
The Heart and the Chip
By Mone, Gregory
Daniela Rus, a leading roboticist and computer scientist, explores how we can use a new generation of smart machines to help humankind.There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods and monitoring air quality and performance. A far greater number of smart machines impact our lives in countless other ways - improving the precision of surgeons, cleaning our homes, extending our reach to distant worlds - and we're on the cusp of even more exciting opportunities.In The Heart and the Chip, roboticist Daniela Rus and science writer Gregory Mone provide an overview of the interconnected fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and reframe the way we think about intelligent machines while weighing the moral and ethical consequences of their role in society.
JavaScript Crash Course
By Morgan, Nick
A fast-paced, thorough programming introduction that will have you writing your own software and web applications in no time. . Like Python Crash Course, this hands-on guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to code from the ground up - this time using the popular JavaScript programming language.. JavaScript is the programming language of the internet - the secret sauce that makes websites dynamic, responsive, and all-around awesome. This fast-paced tutorial quickly teaches total beginners how to code in this popular, easy-to-learn language. Light-hearted and hands-on, the book introduces you to programming essentials through fun examples, hands-on exercises, and cool projects like building a Pong-style computer game. You'll discover all of the important aspects of the language (without delving into expert-level nitty-gritty details or confusing jargon) as you develop a fast knack for programming with JavaScript.
The Algorithm
By Schellmann, Hilke
Based on exclusive information from whistleblowers, internal documents, and real world test results, Emmy‑award winning Wall Street Journal contributor Hilke Schellmann delivers a shocking and illuminating expose on the next civil rights issue of our time: how AI has already taken over the workplace and shapes our future. Hilke Schellmann, is an Emmy‑award winning investigative reporter, Wall Street Journal and Guardian contributor and Journalism Professor at NYU. In The Algorithm, she investigates the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the world of work. AI is now being used to decide who has access to an education, who gets hired, who gets fired, and who receives a promotion. Drawing on exclusive information from whistleblowers, internal documents and real‑world tests, Schellmann discovers that many of the algorithms making high‑stakes decisions are biased, racist, and do more harm than good.