Computers & Technology

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...

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card, and athletic games also...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author Dana Suskind, a timely, urgent guide to parenting in the age of artificial intelligence—and protecting what matters most in childhood “A stunning book about how to protect our children—and our humanity—in the age of AI." —Adam...

In the Age of AI, the constraint has shifted from producing outputs to delivering outcomes. As AI automates knowledge work at unprecedented scale, most organizations remain trapped measuring the wrong things—lines of code, features delivered, and other outputs that AI can now produce almost for free. The real constraint has shifted to organizational structure and the ability to turn strategy into measurable business outcomes.

Mastering Python Programming Starts Here! Want to learn Python but don’t know where to begin? Python Programming Made Simple is a clear, beginner-friendly guide that helps you start coding without confusion or overwhelm. Designed for complete beginners, this book takes you step by step through the fundamentals. You’ll start writing code early and build real understanding as you go—without heavy jargon or rushed explanations.

Why does modern life revolve around objectives? From how science is funded, to improving how children are educated—and nearly everything in-between—our society has become obsessed with a seductive illusion: that greatness results from doggedly measuring improvement in the relentless pursuit...

Bloomsbury presents The Road Taken by Henry Petroski, read by Michael Butler Murray A renowned historian and engineer explores the past, present, and future of America's crumbling infrastructure. Acclaimed engineer and historian Henry Petroski explores our core infrastructure from both...

What if you could launch a profitable online business with just $1,000—or less—and leverage the power of AI to do the heavy lifting? The $1K AI Business is your practical, no-fluff roadmap to building a modern digital business using today's most powerful tools—even if you're starting from zero.

A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read "A powerful and urgent call to action—for the health and safety of half of our population, it’s time we rethink the male body ideal and build a world that includes us all.” —Dr. Elizabeth Comen, MD, medical oncologist, associate professor of medicine at NYU...

AI agent technology is changing fast! This totally revised Second Edition of "AI Agents in Action" by Micheal Lanham guides you through the latest breakthroughs in large language model (LLM)-powered autonomy, from the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to advanced multi-agent collaboration and deployment. Whether you're upgrading your customer service systems, creating a research assistant, or deploying a fleet of internal agents to automate enterprise tasks, this hands-on guide will help you build trustworthy agents that can handle high-stakes tasks.

Artificial intelligence is becoming an essential part of how people work, learn, create, and solve problems. The AI Navigation Guide provides a practical roadmap for understanding today’s AI tools, their capabilities, and the best ways to use them effectively. Designed for everyday users rather than technical specialists, this book helps listeners confidently navigate the rapidly expanding world of artificial intelligence and apply it to real-life situations.

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology for specialists—it has become a practical tool that can help everyday people work smarter, stay organized, and handle tasks more efficiently. AI for Practical Minds is a straightforward guide that focuses on real-world applications of AI, showing listeners how to use modern tools to improve productivity, manage information, and simplify daily workflows without requiring a technical background.

Artificial intelligence is most valuable when it helps solve real problems, support meaningful work, and simplify everyday responsibilities. Artificial Intelligence for Real Tasks is a practical guide that shows listeners how to apply AI effectively in work, learning, and personal projects. Written for beginners and everyday users, this book focuses on actionable methods that help turn AI from an interesting technology into a useful productivity tool.

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for learning, planning, organizing information, and solving everyday challenges. The AI User’s Field Guide provides a practical and approachable introduction to AI, helping listeners build confidence through hands-on understanding rather than technical complexity. Designed for modern users of all experience levels, this guide focuses on how to apply AI effectively in real-world situations.

Managing tasks, deadlines, projects, and daily responsibilities can quickly become overwhelming without a clear system. The AI Task Manager provides a practical guide to using artificial intelligence as a planning and organization partner, helping listeners create structure, prioritize effectively, and stay focused on what matters most. Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, this book demonstrates how AI can simplify task management while supporting better decision-making and productivity.

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a valuable companion for work, learning, creativity, and personal development. The Everyday Intelligence Assistant is a practical guide that helps listeners understand how to use AI effectively in everyday life, transforming modern technology into a reliable partner for planning, problem-solving, learning, and creative thinking. Designed for beginners and curious learners alike, this book makes AI approachable, useful, and easy to apply.

Davidsons Audiobooks presents: CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate †¢ The Complete Audio Study GuideMaster networking fundamentals, routing, switching, security, and automation – Perfect for Commuting, Exercising, and Doing Chores! The network never sleeps, and neither does the flow of information that powers the modern world. This audiobook study guide is designed for learners who want to prepare for the CCNA exam without pressing pause on life.

Bloomsbury presents The Future of Hacking by Laura S. Scherling, read by Laurel Lefkow. In a world, where cyber threats evolve daily, the line between hacker and hero is thinner than you think. Hacking is no longer just a shadowy underground activity—it’s an essential part of our digital...

What happens when artificial intelligence doesn’t just change work but eliminates it? Not someday. Now. Nicolas Chaillan served as the first Chief Software Officer of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. He watched the shift happen inside the Pentagon—then built it himself, running thirteen...

The e-commerce personalization industry has sold brands a lie. For years, vendors have promised that every business can replicate the one-to-one experiences of Amazon and Netflix. The reality? Most website visitors are anonymous, privacy regulations have eliminated traditional tracking methods, and the content required for true personalization demands resources most brands simply don't have. Brian Anderson, founder of AI-powered commerce platform Nacelle, exposes why 63% of marketing leaders still struggle with personalization despite massive investments.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This book began as a simple series of questions during a long drive, deep reflections, and artistic awakenings. What unfolded was something far greater: a living conversation between a human being on the path of remembrance, and an artificial...

Social media does not have to feel confusing, fake, or impossible to keep up with. Whether you are a beginner, small business owner, creator, author, coach, freelancer, or service provider, Social Media Growth Made Simple gives you a clear, practical system for growing your audience, building real trust, and turning attention into sales without chasing every trend or posting random content every day.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Claude Code is a terminal-based AI agent that lives inside your development environment — reading your files, writing code, running tests, and managing Git, all through natural language. Developers who start using it consistently say they cannot go...

The AI Revolution Explained offers a clear and accessible introduction to one of the most significant technological developments of the modern era. Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, influencing daily life, and reshaping how people work, learn, communicate, and solve problems. This book helps listeners understand the foundations of AI and its growing impact on society, business, education, and innovation. Written for listeners of all backgrounds, the book explores the key concepts behind artificial intelligence without relying on complex technical language.

YOU’RE GETTING A FRACTION OF THE VALUE AI CAN ACTUALLY DELIVER. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW IT YET. You ask a question, get a competent answer, and move on. Maybe you draft an email or summarize a document. It’s fine. Nothing more. You think you’re seeing the ceiling. You’re actually seeing the floor. The gap between that experience and what’s possible has almost nothing to do with the technology. It has to do with how much of your real situation you bring to the conversation—and whether you stay long enough for the picture to reorganize. Most people never do.

Most people think about technology as something we created to serve us, but we may well be getting to the point where we are the ones who're serving an ever more sophisticated technology. With pragmatism and optimism, Dr Tim Sharp, aka Dr Happy, outlines strategies and tools to build your confidence to positively cope with the modern world.

Every one of your favorite influencers started with zero followers and had to make a lot of mistakes to get where they are today - earning more money each year than their parents made in the last decade. But to become a top creator, you need to understand the strategies behind the Insta-ready lifestyle.

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead — or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems—or was this technology doomed to introduce a whole new generation to nicotine, and end up perpetuating an intractable addiction?

In the gripping Never Panic Early, Fred Haise, Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 13, offers a detailed firsthand account of when disaster struck three days into his mission to the moon. An oxygen tank exploded, a crewmate uttered the now iconic words, “Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” and the world anxiously watched as one of history’s most incredible rescue missions unfolded. Haise brings listeners into the heart of his experience on the challenging mission—considered NASA’s finest hour—and reflects on his life and career as an Apollo astronaut.

Digital technology definitely shapes us. But once we learn how it does so, we can make good decisions for our ourselves and our children.

Based on the author’s experience in the world of inventing and promotion, Hardcore Inventing offers the kind of advice you can only learn from experience: how to developing an idea into an invention, how to build a prototype for show, how to safeguard intellectual property, how to market both strategically and in “guerilla" mode, how find investors, and much more. And all of that is based on his IP 3 Tacitical Method which breaks everything down to Invent, Protect, Promote, and Profit.

In 24 thought-provoking lectures designed for nonscientists, this course explores today's exciting field of genomics, the study of the vast storehouse of information contained within chromosomes. Your professor is Princeton University biologist Lee M. Silver, an acclaimed teacher, scientist, and author of popular books on biotechnology, genetics, and their impact on society.

A shocking expose of the reckless proliferation of bioweapon research and development facilities across the U.S. - and the threat this poses to everyday Americans. Battling a new generation of corporate giants and uncovering threats right in our own backyard, Kenneth King’s Germs Gone Wild reveals the massive expansion of America’s biodefense research labs and the culture of deception surrounding hundreds of facilities that have opened since 9/11.

In a world of constant online connection and interaction, finding peace and purpose can be difficult. Drawing on both the wisdom of ancient Buddhist teachings and modern psychology, Vincent Thibault offers a clear and compelling roadmap to help you transform the feeling of information overload into purposeful compassion.

 In the pattern of her popular 40-Day Sugar Fast, Wendy Speake offers you The 40-Day Social Media Fast. This "screen sabbatical" is designed to help you become fully conscious of your dependence on social media so you can purposefully unplug from screens and plug into real life with the help of a very real God. Take a break from everyone and everything you follow online. Disconnect in order to reconnect with the only one who said "follow me." 

Ready to propel your business into the AI revolution? Curious about how to harness the power of AI, even without technical know-how? Launch into a world of limitless opportunities with ChatGPT, the AI tool that's revolutionizing the landscape of business.

The invention of the telephone changed the world. That’s no exaggeration. Phones are such ubiquitous features of our lives now that it can be difficult to imagine life without them, or to understand just how astonishing this invention truly was in the 19th century.

As cyber attacks dominate front-page news, as hackers join the list of global threats, and as top generals warn of a coming cyber war, few books are more timely and enlightening than Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War by Slate columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Fred Kaplan.

This Is Not a Game is the extraordinary untold story of the internet’s first conspiracy theory, the legend of Ong’s Hat. Marc Fennell will dive deep into a previously unexplored world of tech hippies, eccentric web subcultures and simmering paranoia, uncovering how this tongue-in-cheek artistic experiment backfired on its creator and went on to influence much of what’s wrong with the internet today.

Although we usually think of technology as something unique to modern times, our ancestors began to create the first technologies millions of years ago in the form of prehistoric tools and weapons. Over time, eight key technologies gradually freed us from the limitations of our animal origins.