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"There comes a time in the life of a subject when someone steps up and writes the book about it. AIQ explores the fascinating history of the ideas that drive this technology of the future and demystifies the core concepts behind it; the result is a positive and entertaining look at the great potential unlocked by marrying human creativity with powerful machines." -Steven D. Levitt, bestselling co-author of Freakonomics
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An essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution-everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity, from the co-author of the international bestseller Blockchain Revolution.
The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new age. We've moved from the "Read-only Web," which had little functionality for interacting with content, to the "Read-Write Web," which offered seemingly...
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Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face!
Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the…um…bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete...
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Brilliant, reminiscent of Lewis Hyde's The Gift in its reach and of Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time in its haunting evocation of human lives, offers a sweeping view of a surprisingly revealing aspect of human history-from the stone lamps of the Pleistocene to the LEDs embedded in fabrics of the future.
Brox plumbs the class implications of light-who had it, who didn't-through the many centuries when crude lamps and tallow candles constricted waking...
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Get the Summary of Eric Siegel's The AI Playbook in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The AI Playbook" provides a comprehensive guide to deploying machine learning (ML) projects successfully, emphasizing the importance of a strategic approach that integrates business and technical expertise. The book introduces bizML, a six-phase framework that includes defining the value proposition, setting precise prediction goals,...
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Get the Summary of Chris Dixon's Read Write Own in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Read Write Own" by Chris Dixon delves into the profound impact of networks on human interaction, wealth, and power, emphasizing the internet's pervasive influence across social and economic spheres. The book explores the evolution of communication through digital advancements like email and videoconferencing, highlighting the growing...
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When Art and his friends-Robbie, Jason, and Amy-are having a sleepover, they decide to use Art's telescope for some stargazing. They are shocked to see a purple spaceship hurtling toward Earth. While his parents think his imagination is getting the best of him, Art thinks Earth is at risk of an alien invasion. What should he do? Should Art and his fellow science detectives alert the authorities, or should they take matters into their own hands? When...
8) Microsoft Word for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Using Word for All Newbies and Becoming a Mic
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Microsoft Word For Beginners: The Complete Guide To Using Word For All Newbies And Becoming A Microsoft Office 365 Expert (Computer/Tech) You need a powerful word processor with all the ability and capabilities to create professional-looking documents if you frequently produce them. Introducing Microsoft Word! To improve all of your word-processing skills, pair it with this book. The book is packed with helpful hints and recommendations that help...
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Igniting STEM Learning: A Guide to Designing an Authentic Primary School STEM Program is a groundbreaking resource for teachers and leaders ready to take on the challenge of bringing robust and sustainable STEM learning to their primary schools. Having kicked STEM programs into gear around Australia, experienced educator, coach and consultant Dr Adrian Bertolini distils decades of practice into a book that has the capacity to empower and transform.
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"Mobile Security Fundamentals: A Guide for CompTIA Security+ 601 Exam" provides a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of mobile security. The book begins with an introduction to mobile security, laying the foundation by defining key terms and concepts that underpin this area of technology. It then navigates through the multi-layered facets of mobile security, discussing the security of mobile devices, networks, applications, and...
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Get the Summary of John A. Riggs's High Tension in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "High Tension" chronicles the electrification of America, focusing on the interplay between private industry and government regulation during the Great Depression and leading up to World War II. It details Franklin Roosevelt's criticism of Hoover's administration and his advocacy for public power projects, such as the Tennessee Valley...
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ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model that has transformed the way humans interact with technology. In this book, we explore the history of ChatGPT's development, from its early days as a small project to its current status as a global phenomenon.Through interviews with the creators and developers of ChatGPT, as well as with people who have been impacted by the technology, we gain insight into how this language model has revolutionized various...
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Tecnología y Ciencia: El futuro de la humanidad" es un libro que explora las tendencias y avances más importantes en el campo de la tecnología y la ciencia, y su impacto en la sociedad y el futuro de la humanidad. Desde la inteligencia artificial y la edición de genes hasta la colonización del espacio y la energía de fusión, este libro analiza las implicaciones de estas tecnologías en áreas como la salud, la educación, el medio ambiente...
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Water issues have long challenged human civilization, but the 21st century has brought complex new dimensions to this age-old problem. In the wake of 9/11, cybersecurity concerns have come to dominate water infrastructure management and research. The intensifying climate crisis further strains water resources and systems. Most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare drinking water quality failings, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities.As...
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Energy expert Vaclav Smil presents a sharp-witted and approachable guide to oil's origins, exploration, extraction and use. This book is the perfect starting point for readers who wish to understand the science and culture behind our oil-driven world. Energy expert Vaclav Smil presents a sharp-witted and approachable guide to oil's origins, exploration, extraction and use. This book is the perfect starting point for readers who wish to understand...
16) Business With AI
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This guide offers a roadmap for navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence entrepreneurship. Form identifying market opportunities and building AI powered products to securing funding and scaling your business. Overall, AI technology companies are at the forefront of innovation, driving advancements in various industries an reshaping the way business operate and interact with their customers.
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Get the Summary of Brett L. Markham's Mini Farming in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mini Farming" by Brett L. Markham is a comprehensive guide to self-sufficient fermentation and home production of various foods and beverages. The book delves into the science behind fermentation, providing readers with the necessary chemistry knowledge to understand and adapt fermentation processes. It covers the production of...
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"The vertical farm is a world-changing innovation whose time has come. Dickson Despommier's visionary book provides a blueprint for securing the world's food supply and at the same time solving one of the gravest environmental crises facing us today."--Sting
Imagine a world where every town has their own local food source, grown in the safest way possible, where no drop of water or particle of light is wasted, and where a simple elevator ride can...
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This is a 2022 revised version of the book first published in 2020. A lot of new information has become available since then. A manned mission to Mars has been the dream of humanity at least since the nineteenth century when we first saw details of the surface and thought there might be canals filled with water there. Here I've looked at the history of unmanned exploration of Mars over the last fifty plus years, proposed missions to Mars, Mars Settlements,...
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Few people realize how sophisticated and intelligent bats are. Merlin Tuttle knows, and he has stopped at nothing to find and protect them on every continent they inhabit. Sharing highlights from a lifetime of adventure and discovery, Tuttle takes us to the frontiers of bat research to show that frog-eating bats can identify frogs by their calls, that some bats have social sophistication similar to that of higher primates, and that bats have remarkable...
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