Bestselling Computers & Technology Audiobooks

There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts that force you to choose among various compromises. With this book, you'll learn how to think critically about the trade-offs involved with distributed architectures....

From the New York Times-bestselling author comes a new volume on the history of human ingenuity—and its attendant breakthroughs and busts....

In this audiobook, Allison Pugh makes a timely and urgent argument for preserving the work that connects us in the age of automation.

Easy to understand and engaging, this updated edition of Introducing Python is ideal for beginning programmers as well as those new to the language. Author Bill Lubanovic takes you from the basics to more involved and varied topics....

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering....

To most of us, it seems like recent developments in artificial intelligence emerged out of nowhere to pose unprecedented threats to humankind. But to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, who has been at the forefront of AI research, this moment has been a long time in the making.

As mobile and web technologies continue to evolve rapidly, there is added pressure to develop and implement software projects in weeks instead of months....

This book is for programmers who want to learn JavaScript and for web developers who want to take their understanding and mastery to the next level....

Unlock the Power of Generative AI: Master Creativity, Deep Learning, and Advanced AI in One Essential Collection! Are you ready to revolutionize your creativity, career, and understanding of artificial intelligence?

Dive into the world of AI and transform yourself from a conversational AI beginner to a pro with "ChatGPT for Beginners Made Easy". This is a non-technical guide tailored for those new to technology and looking to learn AI through practical application.

Your brain responds in a predictable way when it encounters new or difficult tasks. This unique book teaches you concrete techniques rooted in cognitive science that will improve the way you learn and think about code....

This book now comes with a FREE VIDEO COURSE: ChatGPT for Beginners! Do you want an easy guide to understanding AI? Curious about the hype around generative...

In The Tech Coup, Marietje Schaake explains how technology companies crept into nearly every corner of our lives and our governments.

We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators. But up to now they haven't been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, in the past few years....

By the end of this book, you'll have gained a deep understanding of GPT-4's true potential and a wealth of practical knowledge on how to harness its power in your life. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey that will leave you eager to embrace the limitless possibilities offered by GPT-4....

In the 1970s, while their contemporaries were protesting the computer as a tool of oppression, a motley collection of people were engaged in something more subversive....

Staff Engineer is your guide to building your career towards a staff engineering role, receiving the title, and succeeding within the role....

Desperate to beat the Russians into space, NASA put together a crew of the nation's most daring test pilots: the seven men who were to lead America to the moon. The first into space was Alan Shepard; the last was Deke Slayton, whose irregular heartbeat kept him grounded until 1975....

Longlisted for the Audiobook Download of the Year, 2007.
How much should you pay for a return trip to the moon? How are Winnie the Pooh and the artificial heart related....

How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself is a guide for anyone who wants to make their own video game. Listen to this book to learn how to locate the itch you're eager to scratch, how to pick a game engine to power your vision, and how to find the fun in your game....