Language Technology

Bestselling children's author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently—from the unconventional ‘hero' of his bestselling Mr Gum series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children's books are anything but formulaic. When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords.

Data-driven decisions rely on statistics. Statistics Every Programmer Needs introduces the statistical and quantitative methods that will help you go beyond "gut feeling" for tasks like predicting stock prices or assessing quality control, with examples using the rich tools of the Python ecosystem.

In Large Language Model-Based Solutions: How to Deliver Value with Cost-Effective Generative AI Applications, Principal Data Scientist at Amazon Web Services, Shreyas Subramanian, delivers a practical guide for developers and data scientists who wish to build and deploy cost-effective large language model (LLM)-based solutions. In the book, you'll find coverage of a wide range of key topics, including how to select a model, pre- and post-processing of data, prompt engineering, and instruction fine-tuning.

AWS Lambda in Action is an example-driven tutorial that teaches you how to build applications that use an event-driven approach on the back end. Starting with an overview of AWS Lambda, the audiobook moves on to show you common examples and patterns you can use to call Lambda functions from a web page or a mobile app. The second part of the audiobook puts these smaller examples together to build larger applications. By the end, you'll be ready to create applications that take advantage of the high availability, security, performance, and scalability of AWS.

Reactive Design Patterns is a clearly written guide for building message-driven distributed systems that are resilient, responsive, and elastic. In this book you'll find patterns for messaging, flow control, resource management, and concurrency, along with practical issues like test-friendly designs. All patterns include concrete examples using Scala and Akka.

Explore the fascinating world of robots. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Transform your career in just a few hours with Python data science mastery—even if you've never written a line of code before! Have you ever felt overwhelmed at the thought of learning data analysis in Python? Do you worry that without a computer science degree, you'll never be able to visualize and analyze data effectively? Are you eager to bring data-driven insights into your career but don’t know where to start?

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, create, and communicate - but the secret to harnessing its full potential lies in one skill: prompt and context engineering.

Explores the fascinating world of 3D printing. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Unlock the power of Java programming with this comprehensive, easy-to-follow audiobook designed for beginners and seasoned coders alike! Whether you're stepping into coding for the first time, looking to sharpen your skills or just want to enjoy a great computer programming language audiobook on the go! This audiobook takes the complexity out of Java, providing clear, straightforward explanations with real-world examples that will have you coding like a pro in no time.

Unlock the power of C++ with this comprehensive guide tailored for beginners eager to master the language that has shaped the world of software development. This book offers a clear and concise path from understanding the basics of C++ to developing advanced coding skills.

Amazon Web Services in Action introduces you to computing, storing, and networking in the AWS cloud. The audiobook will teach you about the most important services on AWS. You will also learn about best practices regarding security, high availability, and scalability.

Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the way we interact with technology—powering chatbots, automating content creation, summarizing information, writing code, and even generating art. Large Language Models (LLMs) is your definitive guide to understanding these groundbreaking AI systems and how they’re reshaping industries, workflows, and everyday life.

Are you ready to unlock the full power of AI in your daily work, business, or creative projects? Mastering Prompt Engineering is your essential audio guide to writing smarter prompts, building intelligent workflows, and thriving in an AI-first world—no technical background required.

Are you ready to elevate your programming skills and master the art of building high-performance applications and algorithms? This audiobook is your ultimate companion to understanding and leveraging the power of C++ and C# for modern High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Pastor Tracy Wilde reflects on the absence of empathy in today’s world and shares how Christians can renew their compassion to help unify not only the church, but society as well, in this timely and refreshing guide. Achieving meaningful relationships and cultivating lasting connections with...

Jeremy, whose self-worth comes into question over how well he can pitch a baseball, finds a magic glove. When he starts using the magic in the glove, Jeremy must decide on the importance of HOW he wants to help his team win the game... and ultimately, who he is willing to become.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a systems admin looking to level up, Beginner’s Guide to PowerShell Scripting is your one-stop resource for learning how to automate Windows tasks, manage Active Directory, and even interact with cloud services like AWS and Azure using nothing but PowerShell.

A targeted audio course across 14 sessions for those working in tech-related fields such as technology and software management and development. This will enable you to improve your German tech vocabulary in two weeks while also including some fresher content on more commonly used German vocabulary. Topics covered include hardware components, the cloud, networking, troubleshooting, AI, cybersecurity, web design, database management, coding the internet, and mobile devices.

Business owners and managers are under increasing pressure to perform. Never has there been a better time to practice good people motivation and management techniques. Lack of employment security and flexible working contracts have reduced the level of loyalty, so more emphasis needs to be placed on building positive relationships with people. Traditional carrot-and-stick management techniques no longer work.