General Computing in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

Schneier on Security

by Bruce Schneier ...

Presenting invaluable advice from the world?s most famous computer security expert, this intensely readable collection features some of the most insightful and informative coverage of the strengths and weaknesses of computer security and the price people pay -- figuratively and literally -- when security fails. Discussing the issues surrounding things such as airplanes, passports, voting machines, ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Presenting invaluable advice from the world?s most famous computer security expert, this intensely readable collection features some of the most insightful and informative coverage of the strengths and weaknesses of computer security and the price people pay -- figuratively and literally -- when security fails. Discussing the issues surrounding things such as airplanes, passports, voting machines,
... Read more
More Human

How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You Lead

by Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter ...

AI has the potential to transform leadership and business—or to lead us toward an automated and uninspiring work experience. Which will it be?Humans have always been good at inventing tools that change the way we live and work, but not always good at adapting to those changes. The internet has given us instant access to gigabytes of data and yet has made us more distracted. Social media has ... Read more

$23.09 USD

AI has the potential to transform leadership and business—or to lead us toward an automated and uninspiring work experience. Which will it be?Humans have always been good at inventing tools that change the way we live and work, but not always good at adapting to those changes. The internet has given us instant access to gigabytes of data and yet has made us more distracted. Social media has
... Read more
High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails

Reliable, Scalable, Maintainable Database Applications

by Andrew Atkinson ...

Build faster, more reliable Rails apps by taking the best advanced PostgreSQL and Active Record capabilities, and using them to solve your application scale and growth challenges. Gain the skills needed to comfortably work with multi-terabyte databases, and with complex Active Record, SQL, and specialized Indexes. Develop your skills with PostgreSQL on your laptop, then take them into production, ... Read more

$40.39 USD

Build faster, more reliable Rails apps by taking the best advanced PostgreSQL and Active Record capabilities, and using them to solve your application scale and growth challenges. Gain the skills needed to comfortably work with multi-terabyte databases, and with complex Active Record, SQL, and specialized Indexes. Develop your skills with PostgreSQL on your laptop, then take them into production,
... Read more
This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends

The Cyberweapons Arms Race

by Nicole Perlroth ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award * Bronze Medal, Arthur Ross Book Award (Council on Foreign Relations)"Written in the hot, propulsive prose of a spy thriller" (The New York Times), the untold story of the cyberweapons market-the most secretive, government-backed market on earth-and a terrifying first look at a new kind of ... Read more

$14.29 USD

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award * Bronze Medal, Arthur Ross Book Award (Council on Foreign Relations)"Written in the hot, propulsive prose of a spy thriller" (The New York Times), the untold story of the cyberweapons market-the most secretive, government-backed market on earth-and a terrifying first look at a new kind of
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Agile Security Operations

Engineering for agility in cyber defense, detection, and response

by Hinne Hettema ...

Get to grips with security operations through incident response, the ATT&CK framework, active defense, and agile threat intelligence Key Features • Explore robust and predictable security operations based on measurable service performance • Learn how to improve the security posture and work on security audits • Discover ways to integrate agile security operations into development and operations ... Read more

$32.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get to grips with security operations through incident response, the ATT&CK framework, active defense, and agile threat intelligence Key Features • Explore robust and predictable security operations based on measurable service performance • Learn how to improve the security posture and work on security audits • Discover ways to integrate agile security operations into development and operations
... Read more
Thinking With Machines

The Brave New World of AI

by Vasant Dhar ...

We are entering a brave new world, thanks to AI. We must shape this future to the advantage of everyone, and not just a select few.Thinking with Machines: The Brave New World of AI tells the story of AI from its very beginnings through the eyes of Vasant Dhar, currently Robert A Miller Professor at the Stern School of Business, and Professor of Data Science at New York University. Professor Dhar ... Read more

$18.00 USD

We are entering a brave new world, thanks to AI. We must shape this future to the advantage of everyone, and not just a select few.Thinking with Machines: The Brave New World of AI tells the story of AI from its very beginnings through the eyes of Vasant Dhar, currently Robert A Miller Professor at the Stern School of Business, and Professor of Data Science at New York University. Professor Dhar
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Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Yosemite Edition

by David Pogue ...

What makes Windows refugees decide to get a Mac? Enthusiastic friends? The Apple Stores? Great-looking laptops? A "halo effect" from the popularity of iPhones and iPads? The absence of viruses and spyware? The freedom to run Windows on a Mac? In any case, there’s never been a better time to switch to OS X—and there’s never been a better, more authoritative book to help you do it.The important ... Read more

$18.79 USD

What makes Windows refugees decide to get a Mac? Enthusiastic friends? The Apple Stores? Great-looking laptops? A "halo effect" from the popularity of iPhones and iPads? The absence of viruses and spyware? The freedom to run Windows on a Mac? In any case, there’s never been a better time to switch to OS X—and there’s never been a better, more authoritative book to help you do it.The important
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The Art of SQL

by Stephane Faroult, Peter Robson ...

For all the buzz about trendy IT techniques, data processing is still at the core of our systems, especially now that enterprises all over the world are confronted with exploding volumes of data. Database performance has become a major headache, and most IT departments believe that developers should provide simple SQL code to solve immediate problems and let DBAs tune any "bad SQL" later.In The ... Read more

$25.99 USD

For all the buzz about trendy IT techniques, data processing is still at the core of our systems, especially now that enterprises all over the world are confronted with exploding volumes of data. Database performance has become a major headache, and most IT departments believe that developers should provide simple SQL code to solve immediate problems and let DBAs tune any "bad SQL" later.In The
... Read more
Definitive Guide to Social CRM, The

Maximizing Customer Relationships with Social Media to Gain Market Insights, Customers, and Profits

by Barton Goldenberg ...

Make Social CRM work! This book presents the first proven framework and step-by-step methodology for driving maximum value from Social CRM throughout sales, marketing, customer service, and beyond.Barton Goldenberg,the field’s #1 expert, offers a proven, four-step methodology for succeeding with Social CRM work in any B2B, B2C, or B2B2C organization. You’ll learn how to integrate people, process ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Make Social CRM work! This book presents the first proven framework and step-by-step methodology for driving maximum value from Social CRM throughout sales, marketing, customer service, and beyond.Barton Goldenberg,the field’s #1 expert, offers a proven, four-step methodology for succeeding with Social CRM work in any B2B, B2C, or B2B2C organization. You’ll learn how to integrate people, process
... Read more
CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead

SY0-701 Study Guide

by Joe Shelley, Darril Gibson ...

Your complete resource for passing the Security+ exam on the first try.The CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-701 Study Guide has helped thousands of readers pass the exam on their first attempt.This book covers all of the SY0-701 objectives and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous versions. Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy-to-understand ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Your complete resource for passing the Security+ exam on the first try.The CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-701 Study Guide has helped thousands of readers pass the exam on their first attempt.This book covers all of the SY0-701 objectives and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous versions. Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy-to-understand
... Read more
Mac OS X for Unix Geeks

by Brian Jepson, Ernest E. Rothman ...

If you're one of the many Unix developers drawn to Mac OS X for its BSD core, you'll find yourself in surprisingly unfamiliar territory. Even if you're an experienced Mac user, Mac OS X is unlike earlier Macs, and it's radically different from the Unix you've used before, too.Enter "Mac OS X for Unix Geeks" by Brian Jepson and Ernest E. Rothman, two Unix geeks who found themselves in the same ... Read more

$14.39 USD

If you're one of the many Unix developers drawn to Mac OS X for its BSD core, you'll find yourself in surprisingly unfamiliar territory. Even if you're an experienced Mac user, Mac OS X is unlike earlier Macs, and it's radically different from the Unix you've used before, too.Enter "Mac OS X for Unix Geeks" by Brian Jepson and Ernest E. Rothman, two Unix geeks who found themselves in the same
... Read more
Teaching Online

A Practical Guide

by Susan Ko ...

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs ... Read more

$63.99 USD

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs
... Read more
Word Processing Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Word

by DoctorProcess ...

Struggling with Microsoft Word? Don't worry—this is the only guide you'll need to get started.Word Processing Made Simple is a clear, no-nonsense approach to mastering Word, crafted for beginners who want to get up to speed fast.From creating documents to formatting text, inserting images, and using styles, we break down each feature with easy-to-follow instructions.This guide isn't just about ... Read more

$10.80 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Struggling with Microsoft Word? Don't worry—this is the only guide you'll need to get started.Word Processing Made Simple is a clear, no-nonsense approach to mastering Word, crafted for beginners who want to get up to speed fast.From creating documents to formatting text, inserting images, and using styles, we break down each feature with easy-to-follow instructions.This guide isn't just about
... Read more
Certified Ethical Hacker

Reconnaissance, Vulnerability Analysis & Social Engineering

by Rob Botwright ...

**Become a Certified Ethical Hacker!** Are you ready to master the art of ethical hacking and defend against cyber threats? Look no further than our Certified Ethical Hacker book bundle! **Discover the Secrets of Cybersecurity:** **Book 1: Foundations of Reconnaissance Techniques** Uncover the fundamentals of reconnaissance and learn how to gather valuable intelligence about target systems and ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

**Become a Certified Ethical Hacker!** Are you ready to master the art of ethical hacking and defend against cyber threats? Look no further than our Certified Ethical Hacker book bundle! **Discover the Secrets of Cybersecurity:** **Book 1: Foundations of Reconnaissance Techniques** Uncover the fundamentals of reconnaissance and learn how to gather valuable intelligence about target systems and
... Read more
ChatGPT For Dummies

by Pam Baker ...

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPTExpanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of AI, you'll get all the basic know ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPTExpanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of AI, you'll get all the basic know
... Read more
Microsoft Word for Beginners and Intermediates

by Fredrick Ezeh ...

The Microsoft Word (Ms-Word) application is one of the many applications in the Microsoft Office package. Ms-Word is used in offices, schools, and organizations to create simple and formal documents such as CV, letters etc.Course ObjectivesIn this Ms-Word course, we will utilize a practical or hands-on approach to show how you can create simple office documents with pre-formatted texts, tables and ... Read more

$6.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Microsoft Word (Ms-Word) application is one of the many applications in the Microsoft Office package. Ms-Word is used in offices, schools, and organizations to create simple and formal documents such as CV, letters etc.Course ObjectivesIn this Ms-Word course, we will utilize a practical or hands-on approach to show how you can create simple office documents with pre-formatted texts, tables and
... Read more
Web Scalability for Startup Engineers

by Artur Ejsmont ...

This invaluable roadmap for startup engineers reveals how to successfully handle web application scalability challenges to meet increasing product and traffic demands.Web Scalability for Startup Engineers shows engineers working at startups and small companies how to plan and implement a comprehensive scalability strategy. It presents broad and holistic view of infrastructure and architecture of a ... Read more

$41.79 USD

This invaluable roadmap for startup engineers reveals how to successfully handle web application scalability challenges to meet increasing product and traffic demands.Web Scalability for Startup Engineers shows engineers working at startups and small companies how to plan and implement a comprehensive scalability strategy. It presents broad and holistic view of infrastructure and architecture of a
... Read more
A Results-Oriented 5-Point Strategy for a Successful Job Search

by Lanning Levine ...

A Results-Oriented: A 5-Point Strategy for a Successful Job Search in the Age of Al is your clear, step-by-step guide to navigating this new reality with confidence and a results-driven mindset.Inside, you'll discover how to:Define your ideal role and target industry with clarity.Craft a resume that beats Al filters and captures attention.Build a digital-first, strategic network.Ace interviews by ... Read more

$7.99 USD

A Results-Oriented: A 5-Point Strategy for a Successful Job Search in the Age of Al is your clear, step-by-step guide to navigating this new reality with confidence and a results-driven mindset.Inside, you'll discover how to:Define your ideal role and target industry with clarity.Craft a resume that beats Al filters and captures attention.Build a digital-first, strategic network.Ace interviews by
... Read more
Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography

by Alexander D'Agapeyeff ...

This vintage book contains Alexander D’Agapeyeff’s famous 1939 work, Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography.Cryptography is the employment of codes and ciphers to protect secrets, and it has a long and interesting history. This fantastic volume offers a detailed history of cryptography from ancient times to modernity, written by the Russian-born English cryptographer, Alexander D'Agapeyeff ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains Alexander D’Agapeyeff’s famous 1939 work, Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography.Cryptography is the employment of codes and ciphers to protect secrets, and it has a long and interesting history. This fantastic volume offers a detailed history of cryptography from ancient times to modernity, written by the Russian-born English cryptographer, Alexander D'Agapeyeff
... Read more
Windows Server 2019 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies

by Sara Perrott ...

Your one-stop reference for Windows Server 2019 and PowerShell know-howWindows Server 2019 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies offers a single reference to help you build and expand your knowledge of all things Windows Server, including the all-important PowerShell framework. Written by an information security pro and professor who trains aspiring system administrators, this book covers the broad ... Read more

$24.00 USD

Your one-stop reference for Windows Server 2019 and PowerShell know-howWindows Server 2019 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies offers a single reference to help you build and expand your knowledge of all things Windows Server, including the all-important PowerShell framework. Written by an information security pro and professor who trains aspiring system administrators, this book covers the broad
... Read more
Computing Possible Futures

by William B. Rouse ...

Mathematical modelling and simulation is an increasingly powerful area of mathematics and computer science, which in recent years has been fuelled by the unprecedented access to larger than ever stores of data. These techniques have an increasing number of applications in the professional and political spheres, and people try to predict the results of certain courses of action as accurately as ... Read more

$32.39 USD

Mathematical modelling and simulation is an increasingly powerful area of mathematics and computer science, which in recent years has been fuelled by the unprecedented access to larger than ever stores of data. These techniques have an increasing number of applications in the professional and political spheres, and people try to predict the results of certain courses of action as accurately as
... Read more
Datenschutz für Softwareentwicklung und IT

Eine praxisorientierte Einführung

by Ralf Kneuper ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Buch beschreibt das Thema Datenschutz aus der Sicht von Softwareentwicklung und IT. Die Verantwortlichen in diesen Bereichen gestalten die praktische Umsetzung des Datenschutzes zu erheblichen Teilen mit, benötigen dafür aber entsprechende Kenntnisse über die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen und Möglichkeiten zu deren Umsetzung. Der Fokus dieses Buchs liegt daher auf den Aspekten des ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Dieses Buch beschreibt das Thema Datenschutz aus der Sicht von Softwareentwicklung und IT. Die Verantwortlichen in diesen Bereichen gestalten die praktische Umsetzung des Datenschutzes zu erheblichen Teilen mit, benötigen dafür aber entsprechende Kenntnisse über die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen und Möglichkeiten zu deren Umsetzung. Der Fokus dieses Buchs liegt daher auf den Aspekten des
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The Simulation Theory

by Patrick Gunn ...

Imagine if our world is not truly real, but a sophisticated computer simulation created by an advanced intelligence. This book delves into the intriguing idea that reality might be artificial, blending philosophy, technology, and culture.It explores how ancient ideas about perception and existence relate to modern debates about virtual worlds, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. The book ... Read more

$7.77 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Imagine if our world is not truly real, but a sophisticated computer simulation created by an advanced intelligence. This book delves into the intriguing idea that reality might be artificial, blending philosophy, technology, and culture.It explores how ancient ideas about perception and existence relate to modern debates about virtual worlds, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. The book
... Read more
Unmatched

50 Years of Supercomputing

by David Barkai ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science
Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing
... Read more

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