Computers & Technology

Is the book of Revelation relevant for today? Does its symbolism contain meaning for our technological age? Might the world eventually be controlled by an Artificial Intelligence? These are some of the difficult questions thoughtfully handled in this extensive volume by noted philosopher...

Fanatical Prospecting gives salespeople, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives a practical, eye-opening guide that clearly explains the why and how behind the most important activity in sales and business development—prospecting. Step by step, Jeb Blount outlines his innovative approach...

Read by the author. Will technology change what it means to be human? You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily...

Naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon—a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land and presents an impassioned call to save it.

AI expert and journalist Garrison Lovely’s debut is a refreshing reset on an AI debate in which basically everyone is getting some big things wrong.

Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land....

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use...

A jaw-dropping exploration of everything that goes wrong when we build AI systems and the movement to fix them. Today’s “machine-learning” systems, trained by data, are so effective that we’ve invited them to see and hear for us―and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are...

Nick Bostrom lays the foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life....

This is a practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology.

Nvidia is the darling of the age of artificial intelligence: the company’s chips are powering the generative-AI revolution, and demand is insatiable. For all the current interest and attention, however, Nvidia is not of our time. Founded more than three decades ago in a Denny’s in East San...

Machine learning systems are both complex and unique. Complex because they consist of many different components and involve many different stakeholders. Unique because they're data dependent, with data varying wildly from one use case to the next. In this book, you'll learn a holistic approach...

Healthcare is being pushed to its limits. Workforce shortages are growing. Clinician burnout is accelerating. Consumers are demanding a radically different experience. And artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it is rapidly becoming the foundation of a new kind of healthcare system.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Bold futurist Ray Kurzweil, author of The Singularity Is Near, offers a framework for envisioning the future of machine intelligence—“a book for anyone who wonders where human technology is going next” (The New York Times Book Review). “Kurzweil offers a...

The definitive exploration of one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time, completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and virtual reality Are we living in a simulation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk draws from research and...

In their bestselling first book, Prediction Machines, eminent economists Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb explained the simple yet game-changing economics of AI. Now, in Power and Prediction, they go deeper, examining the most basic unit of analysis: the decision. The authors explain...

From an acclaimed Wall Street Journal reporter comes the first biography of the enigmatic leader of the AI revolution, charting his ascent within the tech world as well as his ambitions for this powerful new technology.

The hidden costs of artificial intelligence - from natural resources and labor to privacy, equality, and freedom. What happens when artificial intelligence saturates political life and depletes the planet? How is AI shaping our understanding of ourselves and our societies? Drawing on more than a...

Suppose we develop superintelligence safely and ethically, and that we make good use of the almost magical powers this technology would unlock. We would transition into an era in which human labor becomes obsolete.

Written “in the manner of a good crime thriller” (The Wall Street Journal), the inside story of the largest law-enforcement sting operation ever, in which the FBI created its own tech start-up to wiretap the world In 2018, a powerful app for secure communications called Anom took root among...

Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies covers a lot of ground in the world of keeping computer systems safe from those who want to break in. This book offers a one-stop resource on cybersecurity basics, personal security, business security, cloud security, security testing, and security awareness...

A “meticulously researched” (The New York Times Book Review) examination of energy transitions over time and an exploration of the current challenges presented by global warming, a surging world population, and renewable energy—from Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author...

How much should you pay for a return trip to the moon? How are Winnie the Pooh and the artificial heart related? Did teenagers exist before 1950? If not, who invented them? James May's 20th Century answers all these questions and more. In this exclusive download released to tie-in with the BBC...

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal - especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned...

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data...

Truth was never simple, but facts were facts. Now, even that is changing. You feel the drift—the blur—as stories bend, facts fracture, and reality starts to feel . . . negotiable. That’s not failure—it’s the fight for the future of Truth. In The Future of Truth, we go on a truth...

Come take a joyous journey with Joe Marler as he introduces you to every aspect of his life post-rugby and (almost) everything that's going on in his head. A hugely entertaining and funny romp of a book. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'absolutely brilliant' Chris Evans 'absolutely bonkers' Alison...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place. From gen AI to EVs to advanced digital collaboration tools, new tech innovations are reshaping organizations from the factory floor to the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing right now to take advantage of the...

The definitive leadership and management ideas of the year from Harvard Business Review. We've combed through the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to help you get up to speed fast on the relevant concepts driving business today. Discover new ideas...

Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow someone without being seen? Do you ever worry about the digital tracks you leave behind—or wonder how to vanish without a trace? Have you ever wished you could spot when someone is lying to you? In the...

Artificial intelligence doesn’t reward speed. It rewards structure. In You and A.I. (Vol. 3), James Henley Jr. takes you beyond learning what A.I. is and into the discipline of building with it. Drawing from decades of experience spanning the early internet, streaming media, enterprise systems, and modern A.I. workflows, this book introduces a builder’s mindset rooted in clarity, principle design, and long-term advantage. This is not a technical manual. It’s a framework.

A playful and provocative exploration of mighty Wikipedia: how it was built, why it thrived, and what we lose as its ideals disintegrate. One of the keystone inventions of the twenty-first century, Wikipedia is the largest repository of human knowledge ever made, with editions in 343 languages...

The story of the mavericks and scientists, crackpots and artistic visionaries who imagined a future where machines fuse with our minds As humanity and technology become ever more tightly interwoven, Wireheads explores the final and most intimate frontier: the brain, and the electronic devices...

Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses, professionals, and everyday users understand risk, opportunity, and uncertainty. But a prediction is only useful when it leads to a better decision.Predictive Power offers a clear and practical guide to understanding how AI-driven predictive...

Stop fighting symptoms. Start finding solutions. Discover the systems thinking tools that actually work. In Signals & Levers, Elisabeth Hendrickson—former VP R&D at Pivotal and author of the enduring Explore It!—and Joel Tosi—who has spent 25+ years delivering software and a decade helping teams stop “change theater”—teach you to see through the illusions that plague every software organization. Using tools from statistical process control, systems thinking, and economic theory, they show you how to identify real problems and find the levers that create lasting change.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming business, but who is governing it? Organizations worldwide are adopting AI to boost efficiency, drive innovation, and gain competitive advantage, yet many leaders deploy it without the governance needed to manage risk, ensure accountability, and earn...

Large language models (LLMs) have transformed natural language processing, but deploying them in applications introduces numerous technical challenges. Large Language Models: The Hard Parts offers a clear, practical examination of the limitations developers and AI engineers face when building...

As organizations increasingly rely on interconnected digital ecosystems to conduct business, managing cybersecurity risks posed by third-party relationships has become paramount. In Zero Trust: Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in Third-Party Environments, author Jafar Hassan offers a...

Are you an experienced cloud security professional looking to upskill or take your career to the next level? The demand for cloud security expertise is skyrocketing and earning a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification is one way to demonstrate your knowledge. But preparing...

Running a solo service or creator business can feel like doing three fulltime jobs at once: CEO, operator, and marketer. AI promises relief, but most advice swings between “automate everything” and “just prompt better,” leaving you overwhelmed or skeptical. AI CoFounder is a practical, fieldtested guide to turning AI into a calm business partner instead of a shiny toy. It helps you build a simple “AI stack” you can actually run—clarifying what you’re building, designing reusable workflows for focus and planning, and turning messy ideas into clear offers, systems, and content in your own voice.

The software engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and the demands on engineers intensify with each technological and methodological shift. In such an environment, being a good coder isn't enough—true effectiveness goes beyond technical skills. This book is designed as a guide for...

Learn object-oriented C++ without getting buried in confusing theory. Object-oriented programming can feel intimidating when you are just starting out. Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, constructors, destructors, encapsulation, abstraction, and clean code design all sound complicated at first. But they do not have to be. Object-Oriented C++ for Beginners breaks down the core ideas of OOP in plain English, using simple examples and practical explanations that help you understand not just what the code does, but why it matters.

AI Prompt Engineering for Beginners Made Simple is a practical, no-code guide for anyone who wants better results from generative AI without confusing technical jargon, coding skills, or endless trial and error. If you have ever typed a prompt into an AI tool and received an answer that felt too broad, too robotic, too inaccurate, or impossible to use, this book will show you what to do differently.

Renowned ethicist provides essential guide to successfully navigating the future AI landscape In Building a God, Christopher DiCarlo explores the profound implications of artificial intelligence surpassing human intelligence—a destiny that seems not just possible, but inevitable. At this...

From New York Times editor Eric Athas comes a groundbreaking solution on how to rewire our impulses to consume new things and reclaim control of our lives and spending habits. New things are everywhere—and they’re causing us to disconnect from what we value most in life. One of the biggest...

AI is not just changing what we do. It is changing who we are as thinkers. How do we get the best out of AI without making ourselves worse? AI promises effortless solutions and endless capacity. But the collision of human intelligence and machine intelligence has also started to create two...

Linux doesn’t have to feel confusing, intimidating, or impossible to learn. Linux Command Line for Beginners is a practical, step-by-step guide for new users who want to understand the terminal, run essential commands, manage files and folders, work with permissions, use Bash basics, connect through SSH, and build real-world Linux confidence without getting buried in technical jargon. Whether you are learning Linux for programming, cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT support, server administration, or personal projects, this audiobook gives you a clear foundation you can actually use.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Cybersecurity is not a product, dashboard, checklist, or one-time project. It is a business decision discipline for managing risk, resilience, and trust. Cybersecurity Decision System gives executives, business owners, boards, operations and finance...

Cyberattacks aren't slowing down—and neither should your defenses. Hacker Defense Guide flips the script by teaching you to think like the attackers themselves, revealing the tactics, tools, and mindset hackers use to breach systems before they strike. Written for IT professionals, security enthusiasts, and anyone responsible for protecting digital assets, this audiobook breaks down complex exploits into clear, actionable strategies.

We are standing at the greatest inflection point in human history. Al is changing everything—how we work, create, learn, communicate, build businesses, and live our lives. But the real question isn't what Al can do. It's what we can do with it. In this timely and practical guide, Evan J. Cholfin makes the case for a future where humans and Al work together to unlock a new generation of health, wealth, creativity, and success—whether you're in a corporation, running a business, or starting from your dorm room. This is your moment. This is your move. Let's build the future.