Practical IoT Solutions for Students Using Popular Development Platforms
Practical IoT Solutions for Students Using Popular Development Platforms: Arduino, Raspberry Pi and NodeMCU is your gateway to understanding the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of IoT. Designed for students and enthusiasts, this book provides a hands-on approach to learning, exploring practical applications of IoT using popular platforms like Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, and NodeMCU. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering readers to create innovative solutions for real-world problems. With step-by-step explanations, detailed projects, and simplified concepts, it introduces the fundamentals of IoT, sensor integration, cloud connectivity, and automation.
Optical Character Recognition of Sanskrit Manuscripts using Convolution Neural Networks
Optical Character Recognition of Sanskrit Manuscripts Using Convolution Neural Networks delves into the cutting-edge application of deep learning for deciphering Sanskrit manuscripts written in Devanagari script. Tackling one of the most challenging tasks in OCR-recognizing Sanskrit's intricate characters and symbols-this work presents a robust system designed to enhance recognition accuracy for scanned text images. By employing advanced architectures such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Bidirectional LSTM, alongside traditional classifiers like k-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) and Support Vector Machines (SVM), the research achieves remarkable accuracy rates. Beyond single-touching characters, it innovatively addresses overlapping lines, connected letters, and half-characters, providing solutions to limitations in existing systems. With a peak recognition accuracy of 98.64% for mixed Sanskrit text, this study is a vital contribution to the preservation and digitization of ancient literature. It opens new doors to computational linguistics, ensuring Sanskrit's cultural heritage thrives in the digital age.
Smart Synergy
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) merge advanced computational algorithms with physical healthcare processes, creating real-time, interactive systems that revolutionize medical practices. These systems integrate sensors, data processing units, communication networks, and control systems to monitor, analyze, and respond to patient needs. Applications include remote patient monitoring, personalized medicine, telemedicine, and smart implants, which enhance accuracy, accessibility, and cost-efficiency. While challenges like data security and interoperability persist, CPS's transformative potential lies in its ability to deliver precise, patient-centric care, optimize resources, and address global healthcare challenges. With advancing technologies, CPS is poised to redefine the future of healthcare delivery.
Opbert-Segcn
This book introduces a novel approach that revolutionizes the way sentiment knowledge is integrated and transferred within ABSA models. It proposes a pioneering method that employs sentiment links within a dependency graph, acting as conduits for the efficient transfer of sentiment knowledge from sentiment and opinion nodes to aspect nodes. This innovative mechanism significantly enhances the model's ability to capture sentiment information, leading to more accurate sentiment predictions. Furthermore, ""OPBERT-SEGCN"" introduces the Opinion-Infused BERT (OPBERT) model, which generates text representations that boost the identification of opinion words. This integration of deep learning and sentiment analysis provides a powerful tool for understanding the nuances of public opinion and policy analysis, hospitality and tourism, and financial services. Rich with experimental evidence from five publicly available datasets, the book demonstrates the superior performance of the proposed mechanisms over existing models. It is an essential read for researchers, data scientists, and practitioners in the field of natural language processing and sentiment analysis, offering insights into the future of understanding and reacting to human opinions and reactions at a granular level.
AHS Internet Password Logbook
Remembering internet passwords and usernames has never been more beautiful! Easily store this precious information all in one place with this alphabetically tabbed logbook. This handy and essential record-keeping tool from the foremost authority in North American gardening, the American Horticultural Society, is accented by historical botanical illustrations and filled with hundreds of entry templates that make it easy to track important device logins, passwords, usernames, URLs, recovery keys, and wireless network details. Gone are the days of scribbling these essential details on sticky notes that get lost or thrown away! The cut-away alphabetical tabs make the recorded information easy to find, and quick tips for creating strong passwords and keeping your information safe on the internet are also found inside. Included are places to record: 400 different websites and their usernames and passwords (with room for three password changes each) Login information and recovery keys for 6 different devices, including phones, tablets, or computersFactory-default and user-defined usernames and passwords for wireless networks A blank lined page for jotting down additional notesA removable title band and the botanical-accented cover mean others won't know that important information is housed in this pretty little book, making it as discreet as it is convenient. A perfect gift for any flower lover or for yourself! **Also in this series from the American Horticultural Society is the Weekly Planner, Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening, Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening, and Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening.
Vibe Coding
GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier. Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future--Vibe Coding. In this groundbreaking book, industry veterans Steve Yegge (Google, Amazon, Sourcegraph) and WSJ bestselling author Gene Kim (The Phoenix Project and The DevOps Handbook) reveal how vibe coding is transforming software development as we know it. By leveraging the power of AI assistance--where intent and flow matter more than syntax--developers can achieve unprecedented levels of productivity, creativity, and joy. Drawing from decades of combined experience in software engineering and developer productivity, Yegge and Kim demonstrate how Vibe Coding enables developers to: Transform complex programming challenges into fluid conversations with GenAI. Build more ambitious projects faster while maintaining code quality you can be proud of. Achieve incredible things yourself that otherwise would require a team. Master the art of co-creating with your AI companion. Break free from traditional programming constraints such as syntax and setup. Build confidently in multiple programming languages and frameworks you've never used before. But this isn't just about coding faster--it's about fundamentally changing how we approach software development. The authors share practical strategies for implementing GenAI-powered development in real-world scenarios, from small projects to enterprise-scale applications, while maintaining the engineering excellence that modern systems demand. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to stay ahead of the AI revolution, a technical leader guiding your team through this transformation, a former coder returning after a break, or someone just starting their career, this handbook provides the roadmap you need to thrive in the new era of software development. Don't get left behind in the biggest transformation our industry has seen since the internet revolution. Learn how to harness the power of vibe coding and unlock your full potential as a developer. 2026 Axiom Book Awards Gold Medal Winner
Intelligent Inclusion
Intelligent Inclusion: Designing Accessible Futures with AI explores how artificial intelligence can revolutionize accessibility and create more inclusive environments for people with disabilities. This book delves into the intersection of cutting-edge AI technologies and human-centered design principles to develop solutions that break down barriers in education, communication, and daily living.Focusing on practical applications like Indian Sign Language recognition and assistive tools, the book offers a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of designing AI systems that truly serve diverse user needs. It also highlights ethical considerations and the importance of responsible AI development.Ideal for technologists, educators, policymakers, and advocates, this book is a call to action to harness AI's potential to build a future where technology empowers everyone, leaving no one behind.
Mastering Machine Learning
Mastering Machine Learning: How to Build Smarter AI Systems with Real-World Applications is your essential guide to understanding and applying machine learning in real-world scenarios. From self-driving cars and personalized recommendations to fraud detection and medical diagnoses, machine learning is revolutionizing industries. Yet, for many, it remains an enigma. This book breaks down complex ML concepts into an accessible, structured, and hands-on learning experience. Whether you're a beginner, an aspiring data scientist, or an industry professional, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to master ML-from foundational principles to cutting-edge techniques like deep learning and reinforcement learning. With practical case studies, Python coding exercises, and expert insights, this book empowers you to build, train, and deploy ML models with confidence. Get ready to unlock the secrets of intelligent systems and shape the future with machine learning!
Recognizing Arabic Digits Techniques and Applications
In an increasingly digitized world, the ability to accurately recognize Arabic digits is essential across various applications, from banking to education. This book provides a thorough exploration of the methodologies and technologies behind Arabic digit recognition. It covers the fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, and practical implementations, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, developers, and students alike. Inside, you will discover: A detailed overview of digit recognition systems Insights into machine learning and deep learning approaches Case studies showcasing real-world applications Best practices for developing robust recognition algorithms Challenges and future directions in the field Whether you are an experienced engineer or a novice eager to learn, this book will equip you with the knowledge and tools to excel in Arabic digit recognition.
The Behavioural Study of Stocks and LSTM Algorithm
"Unlock the secrets of the stock market with the power of machine learning. This comprehensive guide explores cutting-edge techniques for predicting stock prices using advanced algorithms and data analysis. From feature engineering to model optimization, you'll discover practical strategies to gain an edge in trading and investing. Whether you're a finance enthusiast, data scientist, or aspiring trader, this book equips you with the tools to make data-driven decisions in the fast-paced world of the stock market. Take the first step toward mastering predictive analytics and achieving financial success!"
The AI Revolution
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world. However, for many individuals, it appears to be complicated and out of reach-an overwhelming world of algorithms and data. Sunny Okonkwo, a renowned data scientist, AI consultant, Energy expert and storyteller, is here to change that. In The AI Alchemist, Sunny guides readers on a life-changing exploration to illuminate AI and demonstrate its capacity to produce tangible solutions. Through real-world case studies and engaging examples, this book covers: How AI is revolutionizing industries like finance, healthcare, energy, and business The process of transforming complex data into actionable insights The ethical challenges of AI and the responsibility of innovators The future of AI innovations and how they can shape tomorrow's world. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, a business executive, or someone inquisitive about AI's possibilities, this book will inspire you to view AI as a means for clarity, simplicity, and progress.
IoT Implemented Indoor Air Quality and Health Monitoring System Using IoT
Environmental and air pollution present significant health risks to humans, often leading to previously unrecognized health complications. One critical factor is that the impact of indoor air quality on respiratory and overall physical health can be more pronounced than outdoor air quality. While research has explored the connection between health and the environment, there is an increasing focus on analyzing public and large-scale synergistic data. However, many of these studies lack real-time data analysis. This book focuses on developing an environmental detection sensor system that utilizes devices to monitor air quality for indoor and outdoor applications. In addition, this book focuses on developing an environmental detection sensor system that utilizes devices to monitor air quality for indoor and outdoor applications. Furthermore, this investigation highlights the importance of real-time verification, collection, and analysis of health and environmental data from various sources to implement effective health monitoring systems. Techniques such as fuzzy logic, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning have proven valuable in accurately predicting health outcomes and identifying hazardous situations. Additionally, this work explores strategies for preventing respiratory and related diseases, emphasizing minimizing health risks.
Overcoming Barriers to Digital Transformation
In the definition of the term IT infrastructure, one of the important characteristics is that it focuses on people, in particular on the fact that they are key part of the information system. Most of the existing technology management literature is limited to the manufacturing sector. The books on technology management are generally very applied and narrow in focus, emphasizing the research and development process, and the engineering process. This work is to fill the void by presenting an integrative, strategic, and innovative approach to digitalizing a production system for today and for the next twenty years.
Beyond Single Modalities
In an era where secure authentication is paramount, multimodal biometrics stands at the forefront of innovation, combining multiple physiological and behavioral traits to create robust and reliable systems. This comprehensive guide, ""Beyond Single Modalities: A Guide to Multimodal Biometrics,"" delves into the science and technology behind integrating diverse modalities, such as fingerprint, face, iris, voice, and gait, to overcome the limitations of single-modal systems. From foundational concepts to cutting-edge advancements, this book explores the design, implementation, and real-world applications of multimodal biometric systems, offering insights into their role in enhancing security, reducing vulnerabilities, and shaping the future of authentication. Ideal for researchers, students, and professionals, this guide paves the way for understanding the potential and challenges of this transformative technology.
Architecting Intelligent Data Systems
""Architecting Intelligent Data Systems: From Big Data Infrastructure to Advanced Analytics and AI"" by Chandrakanth Lekkala is a definitive guide to modern data system architecture. With 28 meticulously crafted chapters organized into six major parts, this groundbreaking work bridges foundational concepts and cutting-edge advancements in data technologies, from distributed infrastructures to sophisticated AI implementations. Lekkala explores the evolution of data systems, offering deep insights into scalable data pipelines, machine learning, advanced analytics, and emerging trends like quantum computing and privacy-preserving AI. Practical examples, architectural patterns, and real-world use cases span industries such as finance, healthcare, and smart cities, making this book an indispensable resource for data professionals. A hallmark of this text is its focus on ethical AI, data governance, and responsible innovation, ensuring that readers are equipped to navigate the complex challenges of modern data systems with integrity and foresight. Whether you're a data architect, engineer, or researcher, ""Architecting Intelligent Data Systems"" provides the tools and insights needed to design scalable, secure, and ethical data solutions. Chandrakanth Lekkala's expertise and vision make this a must-read for anyone shaping the future of data-driven technology.
Notes on Agent-based Applications
This book is a comprehensive guide designed to lead readers through the fascinating world of programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, from the very basics to cutting-edge applications. Beginning with foundational Python concepts, it gradually introduces readers to the intricacies of machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning architectures like convolutional neural networks. As the journey unfolds, the book delves into more advanced topics such as natural language understanding and the transformative power of large language models (LLMs), including modern developments like transformers and GPT models towards Agentic AI framework. Readers will not only learn how to implement these models but will also explore practical, agent-based applications, enabling machines to act intelligently and autonomously-writing and executing code, solving complex tasks, and interacting with APIs in dynamic environments. With a clear, structured approach and step-by-step tutorials, this book offers both beginners and experienced AI enthusiasts an accessible yet deeply insightful dive into one of the most exciting fields of technology today. Whether you're aiming to understand the basics or build real-world applications, this book provides a roadmap to mastering AI. It is always amazing to connect with my audience. Please feel free to connect with me from my personal site: https: //www.y-yin.io/. Both LinkedIn and YouTube can be accessed from the personal site.
Security for Everyone
Securing your business can be daunting, especially when you're small. That's why Security for Everyone offers low-cost, scalable solutions to securing your startup or growing business. It will test your personal security assumptions and practices, which will set you up to lead security for an ever-growing team. You'll learn frameworks for understanding security at different stages of your business, and be guided on a practical journey from secure individual to security leader.Security for Everyone focuses on practical, flexible, step-by-step, affordable approaches that can scale to suit your situation and needs, in language non-technical folks can understand.You'll learn: Why security matters and how it applies to our business, systems, data, and people.How to protect your own data and key accounts online (such as email and social media)-not just for your own benefit but for the safety of those you care about.How to protect your small business and the key data and tools you rely on to operate-from your website to your email-whether you are protecting yourself or working with a service provider.How to protect your startup and maximize your chance of survival as you take big risks and innovate-from vulnerability management as the technical environment team grows, to communicating security with your customers.How to scale your security for your growing organization-moving your security approach from foundations, to weaving security through your day to day operations and assessing the threats you face as your strategy changes.
They Lied About SEO
They Lied About SEO is the no-fluff, real-world guide for small business owners, content creators, and entrepreneurs who are sick of being invisible online.You've probably been told that SEO is all about keywords, backlinks, and technical tricks. You've probably also been told that to get seen, you'll need to run ads, hire an agency, or learn how to "play the algorithm." But after spending time, money, and energy on things that don't work, you're still not showing up where it matters. That's not your fault.They lied to you.In this raw and revealing book, serial entrepreneur and marketing expert Eric F Gilbert exposes the truth behind the SEO industry-and why it's rigged to keep you confused and paying. He's helped hundreds of real people build real visibility without spending a fortune, writing code, or waiting months for results.This book breaks down how online visibility really works in today's AI-driven internet, and shows you how to become the authority people trust and the name they see everywhere-without needing to master tech or chase ever-changing search engine updates.You'll discover: Why traditional SEO advice fails most small business ownersHow to build digital visibility without ads, hacks, or complexityA proven strategy that leverages real conversations, expert positioning, and omnipresenceHow to dominate your niche by becoming the one people see, trust, and buy fromWhether you're just starting out or you've been spinning your wheels for years, They Lied About SEO will finally give you the clarity and strategy you need to get found-and get paid.Stop wasting time. Stop guessing. Stop feeding the machine. It's time to own your visibility.
Security for Everyone
Securing your business can be daunting, especially when you're small. That's why Security for Everyone offers low-cost, scalable solutions to securing your startup or growing business. It will test your personal security assumptions and practices, which will set you up to lead security for an ever-growing team. You'll learn frameworks for understanding security at different stages of your business, and be guided on a practical journey from secure individual to security leader.Security for Everyone focuses on practical, flexible, step-by-step, affordable approaches that can scale to suit your situation and needs, in language non-technical folks can understand.You'll learn: Why security matters and how it applies to our business, systems, data, and people.How to protect your own data and key accounts online (such as email and social media)-not just for your own benefit but for the safety of those you care about.How to protect your small business and the key data and tools you rely on to operate-from your website to your email-whether you are protecting yourself or working with a service provider.How to protect your startup and maximize your chance of survival as you take big risks and innovate-from vulnerability management as the technical environment team grows, to communicating security with your customers.How to scale your security for your growing organization-moving your security approach from foundations, to weaving security through your day to day operations and assessing the threats you face as your strategy changes.
CompTIA Tech+(TM) Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition (Exam FC0-U71)
This up-to-date exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the FC0-U71 version of the CompTIA Tech+ Certification examTake the CompTIA Tech+ exam with complete confidence using this effective self-study system. Part of the bestselling series created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, and written by a CompTIA certification and training expert, this authoritative guide explains foundational computer technologies in full detail. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, exam objective review sections, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations throughout. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA Tech+ exam with ease, this definitive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: IT concepts and terminologySystem hardware and peripheralsData storage and sharingOperating system types and purposesSelecting, installing, and using applicationsMobile device connectivity, security, and configurationNetwork concepts and internet connectivitySecuring hardware, software, data, and networksBest practices for preventing security breachesCustomizing and configuring web browsersTroubleshooting common computer problemsRelational and non-relational databasesSoftware development concepts and structuresOnline content includes: 180+ practice exam questions in a customizable test engineOne hour of video training from Mike MeyersMike Meyers' favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities
Modern Tkinter for Busy Python Developers
Fourth Edition: thoroughly revised and expanded! Updated for Python 3.14. Now includes Tkinter API reference, and bonus material on structuring and refining Tkinter code and third-party themes and widgets.Quickly learn the right way to build attractive and modern graphical user interfaces with Python and Tkinter, its standard GUI toolkit.Tkinter has been around forever. There's a lot of documentation, much of it created years ago. But it's all wrong. Tkinter took a quantum leap forward since that documentation was written. Your program needs to be written differently to take advantage of that. Modern Tkinter shows you the right way to do it.Whether you're entirely new to Tkinter, or just need to bring your Tkinter knowledge up to date, this book gives you all you need to build modern, attractive Tkinter user interfaces that run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.You'll learn all the modern best practices. You'll build your user interface the right way the first time, without having to learn anything extra or irrelevant. It starts at the beginning, shows you what you need to know, and covers all the essential elements of building your modern user interface. This includes: You may have been using older documentation or are updating a Tkinter program written years ago. If so, you'll find warnings of what to avoid using, and how to replace it with a modern solution. There's even a full case study of modernizing the user interface of a seriously out-of-date Tkinter application you may be familiar with.Let veteran software developer Mark Roseman show you the right way to build user interfaces with Python and Tkinter. He's been using Tk (the technology behind Tkinter) since its early days. He's shipped dozens of open source tools and commercial applications based on it.He's also the author of the multi-lingual TkDocs.com website, the de facto online guide for building modern Tk user interfaces. This book brings together all new material and Python-specific information from that site and supports its further evolution.
Future-Ready with Generative AI
For the first time in history, the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) works through language itself: The same medium humans use to think and communicate. Dr Michael Kollo reveals why this makes AI uniquely accessible to everyone, and how to harness this linguistic revolution for work and life.This book thoughtfully explores why language-based AI represents something fundamentally different from previous automation, examining both imagined fears and genuine possibilities for workforce transformation. It explains why institutional change takes time despite impressive capabilities, how AI systems are quietly becoming our digital confidants, and why we may eventually come to resent the very technologies we initially embrace. These concepts are explained with care through real-world examples and practical frameworks, whilst companion fictional stories help different audiences understand the emotional reality of technological change. From a software developer orchestrating AI agents to a postal worker finding unexpected digital companionship, these narratives illuminate what it actually feels like to live through this transformation. The book addresses both the remarkable potential of conversational AI and its capacity for subtle manipulation, providing readers with the understanding needed to engage thoughtfully with systems that speak our language.Future-Ready with Generative AI: Skills, Mindsets and Stories in the Age of AI transforms AI from intimidating complexity into intuitive collaboration. Because these systems work through language, everyone can learn to use them effectively. Readers wil gain practical wisdom for leveraging conversational AI while preserving human creativity, relationships, and independent thinking.
AI in Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare at a speed few could have imagined. From improving diagnostic accuracy to accelerating drug discovery, AI is no longer a futuristic idea-it is a reality shaping patient care, medical research, and the entire healthcare ecosystem. AI in Healthcare Essentials provides a clear, practical, and engaging guide to understanding this revolution, written for professionals, students, and anyone curious about the future of medicine.This book is part of the AI Essentials Series, a collection dedicated to making complex AI concepts accessible, actionable, and relevant. With healthcare facing increasing demand, rising costs, and the need for more personalized care, AI is becoming a critical tool to bridge gaps, enhance decision-making, and deliver better outcomes.Inside, readers will discover how AI is being applied across every corner of healthcare: Smarter Diagnostics and Imaging: Learn how AI-powered computer vision is revolutionizing radiology, pathology, and laboratory testing by detecting diseases earlier and more accurately than ever before.Personalized Medicine and Patient Care: See how AI is unlocking the potential of genomics, wearables, and continuous monitoring to deliver precision treatment plans tailored to each individual.Clinical Operations and Efficiency: Explore how AI tools are reducing administrative burdens, optimizing workflows, and supporting clinicians with decision-making systems that save both time and resources.Drug Discovery and Research: Understand how AI is helping pharmaceutical companies repurpose drugs, simulate molecules, and streamline clinical trials to bring life-saving treatments to patients faster.Robotics and Smart Devices: Dive into the world of surgical robotics, AI-powered prosthetics, rehabilitation tools, and hospital automation that are redefining what's possible in patient care.Ethical and Legal Challenges: Confront the pressing issues of patient privacy, algorithmic bias, accountability, and cybersecurity risks that come with AI adoption in medicine.The Future of Medicine: Gain insights into emerging trends like digital twins, telemedicine, global health AI, and the skills professionals will need in the AI-powered era of healthcare.What sets AI in Healthcare Essentials apart is its focus on clarity, practicality, and real-world impact. Instead of overwhelming readers with jargon or overly technical content, it delivers structured insights that balance foundational knowledge, current applications, case studies, and ethical considerations. Whether you are a clinician exploring AI tools, a student preparing for a career in medicine, a policymaker shaping digital transformation, or a tech enthusiast eager to understand the future of healthcare, this book will give you the essential understanding you need.
AI for Everyday People
AI for Everyday People: The Plain-English Guide to AI in Modern Life demystifies artificial intelligence for a general audience.For most, AI feels distant-something for engineers, tech giants, or Hollywood blockbusters. But AI is already shaping daily life: filtering news feeds, curating playlists, screening r矇sum矇s, supporting doctors, and influencing government decisions. Hartman brings AI down to earth, showing how it really works, where it appears, and why it matters.Readers will learn: The basics of AI, machine learning, and algorithms in plain language.How AI shows up in everyday routines: work, healthcare, education, entertainment, and beyond.The ethical challenges of bias, surveillance, and accountability in machine-driven decisions.How jobs are shifting, which roles are at risk, and where new opportunities are emerging.What it means to stay human-and literate-in a world shaped by smart machines.From practical dilemmas to case studies, Hartman equips readers with tools to question, understand, and navigate AI responsibly. This isn't a book for coders. It's a book for citizens, workers, parents, students, and leaders who want clarity, not complexity.Because AI isn't the future-it's already here. And learning to live with it wisely is everyone's job.
AI for the Authentic Leader
Don't outsource your communications or strategy to AI-learn to use it to bring out your own ideas, thoughts, and voice. AI for the Authentic Leader is a practical guide, a cautionary warning, and a series of reflections. The first section focuses on how to strategically use generative artificial intelligence to help you tap into your authenticity in a way that makes you a more effective leader, especially in terms of how you communicate. You'll be able to implement Allison Shapira's framework, the AI Authenticity Loop, every time you use AI to communicate an important message.The second section focuses on cautions, concerns, and Shapira's views of how we need to prepare for the future. You'll read about her biggest fears related to AI and how we need to protect ourselves from the misuse of AI by bad actors. The decisions we make about AI today will shape the trajectory of human development for decades to come. We need to play an active role in those decisions. The book will conclude with a look at how we can work together to prepare for the future of human connection.This compact, incisive book has been crafted specifically for busy leaders. It is filled with actionable items and sharp takeaways that can be incorporated into your business strategies and put into practice the same day. It will have an immediate and powerful impact on you and your organization and simplify your life.
Driven to Extinction
In the discourse of AI safety, there is a gap in the conversation, and this book aims to fill it. While most argue over the technical problem of alignment, no one really delves into the systemic issue with the necessary depth. That is: even if we can align superintelligence, how do we force competitive actors to meaningfully deploy it on a global scale? When winning is everything and safety is a distant priority, how can corporations, countries, and labs in competition risk handicapping their ASI with barriers to optimisation if it means losing the race?While most critics only touch on these arguments Driven to Extinction dives deep into the logic of competitive dynamics and game theory when applied to an intelligence so vast it can effectively rewrite its own reality.This is not a conversation most are ready for. There is no hedging language that frames the majority of AI safety discussions. It's just rigorously established premises leading to their most logical conclusions - and those conclusions are as robust as they are dire.
Cybersecurity For Beginners
Gain mastery over Cybersecurity Essentials without being overwhelmed by technical jargon or prior tech experience!Are you curious about the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity but find yourself lost in a sea of acronyms and technical vocabulary? Do you want to protect your personal information online but fear making mistakes that could compromise your security? Are you looking to break into a cybersecurity career but unsure where to begin? If you've found yourself nodding along, you're not alone. Many individuals, eager to explore technology and protect themselves in a digital world, grapple with similar concerns. However, there's no need to feel daunted. Discover how "Cybersecurity For Beginners" can empower you to navigate this exciting field with confidence and ease. Here's just a taste of what you can unveil inside this enlightening guide: The beginner-friendly guide to cybersecurity, designed specifically for those with minimal technical background.Five fundamental principles of cybersecurity you need to know to safeguard your digital life.A complete mapping of common cyber threats like phishing, malware, and ransomware-and how to shield yourself against them.How to fortify your passwords without creating cumbersome combinations you'll forget.Explore various career paths in cybersecurity with insights from diverse roles like SOC analyst and penetration tester.Step-by-step instructions on setting up a VPN and using two-factor authentication for enhanced protection.Learn the practical application of cybersecurity measures through real-world case studies.Eight game-changing security habits that elevate your personal safety in the digital realm.The importance of the CIA triad and its role as the cornerstone of all cybersecurity practices.How current trends and technologies impact cybersecurity and what you must watch out for.Tips for avoiding common cybersecurity pitfalls to protect your home network without worry....and much more! Think you need to be a tech expert to understand this book? Think again! This guide is crafted with clarity and real-world practicality at its core, using accessible language with visual aids to make complex ideas relatable and easy to grasp. In this rapidly evolving digital age, keeping up with cybersecurity shouldn't be a daunting task but an empowering journey. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, this book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date resource tailored for beginners. Embrace this opportunity to get ahead in cybersecurity and safeguard your digital future with confidence. Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" to begin your journey now! See you on the inside.
Instant Richest Ai Dad...richer Ai Mum
In a rapidly evolving world where technology orchestrates the symphony of modern existence, the concept of wealth has transcended traditional boundaries. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence, a transformative force, has reshaped industries and redefined the parameters of success. At the confluence of innovation and opportunity lies the remarkable potential for financial prosperity, harnessed through the strategic application of AI. This book, "INSTANT RICHEST AI DAD...RICHER AI MUM", delves into the profound impact AI can have on generating substantial income. It aims to illuminate the path toward financial success by exploring the habits and strategies that leverage AI's capabilities to create a consistent flow of earnings. As you turn the pages, you will uncover the secrets to tapping into AI-driven opportunities, transforming them into daily streams of wealth.
GOAT World
Feeling torn between work and family? You don't have to choose.What if material gain could be married to emotional gain? With newly developed technology, it will be possible to benefit financially simply by spending quality time with those you love. We just have to decide if it's worth it. Currently, technology threatens to leave many behind and irreparably damage our communities, turning our future into a dystopia. But there is a solution. In GOAT World, author Paul J. Ebreo shows how to transition into a society that values both the accumulation of wealth and growing human connections. By embracing his plan, we could live in a Protopia-a near-perfect existence in the constant pursuit of improvement. Imagine billions working together, their behavior, industry, and emotional connections feeding a positive feedback loop to create infinite economic and population growth.Through Paul's use of stories and first principles thinking, learn how to: Adopt an antifragile mindset so uncertainty, turbulence, and loss only make you stronger. Utilize human-aligned AI to solve the world's most challenging problems and make infinite growth obtainable. Harness the convergence of technologies to end hunger, poverty, disease, and war.Life, love, and wealth are in the future for all humanity. The tools are all there. If we play our cards right, we can create a win-win situation for everyone. Learn today how our world can truly be the Greatest Of All Time!Are you ready to join Team GOAT today?
Data Governance with Unity Catalog on Databricks
Organizations collecting and using personal data must now heed a growing body of regulations, and the penalties for noncompliance are stiff. The ubiquity of the cloud and the advent of generative AI have only made it more crucial to govern data appropriately. Thousands of companies have turned to Databricks Unity Catalog to simplify data governance and manage their data and AI assets more effectively. This practical guide helps you do the same. Databricks data specialists Kiran Sreekumar and Karthik Subbarao dive deep into Unity Catalog and share the best practices that enable data practitioners to build and serve their data and AI assets at scale. Data product owners, data engineers, AI/ML engineers, and data executives will examine various facets of data governance--including data sharing, auditing, access controls, and automation--as they discover how to establish a robust data governance framework that complies with regulations. Explore data governance fundamentals and understand how they relate to Unity Catalog Utilize Unity Catalog to unify data and AI governance Access data efficiently for analytics Implement different data protection mechanisms Securely share data and AI assets internally and externally with Delta Sharing
AI and ADA
Preface The book's Preface places the current AI explosion in the context of other technological cataclysms and recounts the author's personal (and not always deadly serious) AI journey. Chapter One: "Extracting the Essence: Toward Machine Translation of Literature" This 2019 essay rashly inquired whether artificial intelligence (AI) and machine translation (MT) might eventually be applied to literary translation. Such translation strives to somehow preserve the essence of a work while carrying it over to a different language and culture and giving it rebirth there. To recognize that essence, the translator must accurately capture the meaning of the original; appreciate its metaphors, connotations, register, references, and other abstract or associative factors; and choose among available target language expressions by exercising esthetic judgments. Computers, however, have until recently remained incapable of such accuracy, abstraction, and judgment. We revisited these shortfalls in light of developments in MT and AI. We teased apart several separable aspects of literary translation - literal meaning, meter, rhyme, and the abovementioned associative elements - with reference to arguments about Vladimir Nabokov's hyper-literal translation of Pushkin's poem Eugene Onegin. Prompted by this debate, we came to analyze translation as an optimization problem: because it will often prove impossible to perfectly convey all aspects or essences of a text in a single translation, the translator must search for some optimal compromise. Then we discussed several avenues for improvement in MT which could help to extract these aspects of a text's essence - first, those which might enhance textually grounded MT (i.e., MT trained on text only), leading to delivery of high-quality literal translations; and second, those related to perceptually grounded MT (i.e., MT trained on simulated perception, e.g. of audiovisual input, as well as text), which might extract more abstract or associative elements of a text. We suggested that recognition of categories would prove central to the essence extraction sought by translators. As this categorization improves, MT should increasingly support literary, and thus cultural, preservation. However, the deepest artificial esthetic judgments will await artificial emotion. Chapter One concluded with two appendices, the first sampling numerous competing translations of Pushkin verses and the second displaying widely varying translations of a short French poem. Chapter Two: "Toward an Artificial Nabokov" Chapter One inquired whether artificial translation of literature might be at all possible. The cautious conclusion was that while high-quality literal translation might be achievable through foreseeable development of current techniques, artistic translation would await artificial emotion, a more distant prospect. This 2021 sequel went on to ask whether an artificial intelligence might eventually gain the ability to actually create works of literary art. To throw literary consciousness into the sharpest relief, we took as exemplar an author known for a kind of hyper-consciousness: Vladimir Nabokov. To be sure, the suggestion that artworks combining Nabokov's superhuman intricacy and wholly human depth could be authored by a collection of switches would horrify this transcendent author, and does seem to fly in the face of everything that is most human. But while we are concerned with what machines might do, our more fundamental concern is to understand the human thoughts and feelings to which machines might aspire; and this understanding, promising to bridge the gap between C.P. Snow's two cultures, is finally coming within reach. In our literary context, Nabokov scholarship provides many specific examples - in Ada: or Ardor, Pale Fire, and other works - of the author's hyper-conscious artistic techniques: glorying in memory; repetition to establish themes and motifs; allusion to wide-ranging w
Introducing Python
Stuck in a coding conundrum? Whether you're an advanced beginner, an intermediate developer, or a curious newcomer, the complexities of coding can often feel like a labyrinth with no exit. With Python, however, you can start writing real code quickly--but where should you start? In this updated third edition, Bill Lubanovic acts as your personal guide to Python, offering a clear path through the intricacies and capabilities of this much-beloved coding language, including new chapters on AI models and performance enhancements. Easy to understand and enjoyable to read, this book not only teaches you the core concepts but also dives into practical applications that bridge the gap between learning and doing. By reading it, you will: Understand everything from basic data structures to advanced features Gain insights into using Python for files, networking, databases, and data science Learn testing, debugging, code reuse, and other essential development tips Explore how Python can be utilized in business, science, and the arts
Foundations and Frontiers of Computing
Foundations and Frontiers of Computing: A Comprehensive Guide to Software Development, AI, and Emerging Technologies by Atul Singh (pen name: Shyamankar Singhari) is a definitive resource for mastering computer applications in the rapidly evolving tech landscape of 2025. Drawing from the author's decade of teaching and industry experience, this book offers a unique blend of foundational computing principles and cutting-edge innovations, making it an essential guide for students, self-learners, and professionals aiming to excel as software developers, AI engineers, or cloud architects.Key Features: Comprehensive Curriculum: Spans programming fundamentals (C, Python, Java), data structures, algorithms, databases, and advanced topics like AI, machine learning, quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, spatial computing, and sustainable IT.Practical and Hands-On: Includes original code examples and projects such as a Library Management System, Tic-Tac-Toe with AI, and an AI-driven healthcare app, enabling readers to build a professional portfolio.2025 Tech Trends: Covers emerging fields like agentic AI, 6G networks, AI governance, and green computing, ensuring relevance in the modern tech ecosystem.Inclusivity and Accessibility: Integrates tools like VS Code's screen reader support and ethical AI discussions to promote inclusive learning and responsible technology development.No Prerequisites Needed: Requires only a computer with internet access, with step-by-step setup guides for tools like VS Code, GCC, Python 3.13.7, and MongoDB 8.1.Structure: Part 1: Foundations in Computing introduces programming (C, Python), data structures, discrete mathematics, computer architecture, and databases, with hands-on labs and a web technologies elective.Part 2: Systems and Software Development covers Java, operating systems, networks, software engineering, and AI/ML basics, with projects like banking systems and data analyzers.Part 3: Advanced and Specialized Topics dives into NoSQL databases, advanced AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data science, preparing readers for complex challenges.Part 4: Capstone and Emerging Innovations explores advanced AI, quantum computing, 2025 IT trends, and a major project, equipping readers to innovate in fields like agentic AI and post-quantum security.Why This Book?Unlike traditional textbooks, this guide combines real-world classroom insights with industry-relevant projects, aligning with 2025's technological advancements. It emphasizes practical skills, ethical considerations, and portfolio-building exercises, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you're coding your first program or exploring quantum circuits with Qiskit, this book empowers you to shape the digital future with confidence.
AI and ADA
Preface The book's Preface places the current AI explosion in the context of other technological cataclysms and recounts the author's personal (and not always deadly serious) AI journey. Chapter One: "Extracting the Essence: Toward Machine Translation of Literature" This 2019 essay rashly inquired whether artificial intelligence (AI) and machine translation (MT) might eventually be applied to literary translation. Such translation strives to somehow preserve the essence of a work while carrying it over to a different language and culture and giving it rebirth there. To recognize that essence, the translator must accurately capture the meaning of the original; appreciate its metaphors, connotations, register, references, and other abstract or associative factors; and choose among available target language expressions by exercising esthetic judgments. Computers, however, have until recently remained incapable of such accuracy, abstraction, and judgment. We revisited these shortfalls in light of developments in MT and AI. We teased apart several separable aspects of literary translation - literal meaning, meter, rhyme, and the abovementioned associative elements - with reference to arguments about Vladimir Nabokov's hyper-literal translation of Pushkin's poem Eugene Onegin. Prompted by this debate, we came to analyze translation as an optimization problem: because it will often prove impossible to perfectly convey all aspects or essences of a text in a single translation, the translator must search for some optimal compromise. Then we discussed several avenues for improvement in MT which could help to extract these aspects of a text's essence - first, those which might enhance textually grounded MT (i.e., MT trained on text only), leading to delivery of high-quality literal translations; and second, those related to perceptually grounded MT (i.e., MT trained on simulated perception, e.g. of audiovisual input, as well as text), which might extract more abstract or associative elements of a text. We suggested that recognition of categories would prove central to the essence extraction sought by translators. As this categorization improves, MT should increasingly support literary, and thus cultural, preservation. However, the deepest artificial esthetic judgments will await artificial emotion. Chapter One concluded with two appendices, the first sampling numerous competing translations of Pushkin verses and the second displaying widely varying translations of a short French poem. Chapter Two: "Toward an Artificial Nabokov" Chapter One inquired whether artificial translation of literature might be at all possible. The cautious conclusion was that while high-quality literal translation might be achievable through foreseeable development of current techniques, artistic translation would await artificial emotion, a more distant prospect. This 2021 sequel went on to ask whether an artificial intelligence might eventually gain the ability to actually create works of literary art. To throw literary consciousness into the sharpest relief, we took as exemplar an author known for a kind of hyper-consciousness: Vladimir Nabokov. To be sure, the suggestion that artworks combining Nabokov's superhuman intricacy and wholly human depth could be authored by a collection of switches would horrify this transcendent author, and does seem to fly in the face of everything that is most human. But while we are concerned with what machines might do, our more fundamental concern is to understand the human thoughts and feelings to which machines might aspire; and this understanding, promising to bridge the gap between C.P. Snow's two cultures, is finally coming within reach. In our literary context, Nabokov scholarship provides many specific examples - in Ada: or Ardor, Pale Fire, and other works - of the author's hyper-conscious artistic techniques: glorying in memory; repetition to establish themes and motifs; allusion to wide-ranging w
What Is Intelligence?
What intelligence really is, and how AI's emergence is a natural consequence of evolution. It has come as a shock to some AI researchers that a large neural net that predicts next words seems to produce a system with general intelligence. Yet this is consistent with a long-held view among some neuroscientists that the brain evolved precisely to predict the future--the "predictive brain" hypothesis. In What Is Intelligence?, Blaise Ag羹era y Arcas takes up this idea--that prediction is fundamental not only to intelligence and the brain but to life itself--and explores the wide-ranging implications. These include radical new perspectives on the computational properties of living systems, the evolutionary and social origins of intelligence, the relationship between models and reality, entropy and the nature of time, the meaning of free will, the problem of consciousness, and the ethics of machine intelligence. The book offers a unified picture of intelligence from molecules to organisms, societies, and AI, drawing from a wide array of literature in many fields, including computer science and machine learning, biology, physics, and neuroscience. It also adds recent and novel findings from the author, his research team, and colleagues. Combining technical rigor and deep up-to-the-minute knowledge about AI development, the natural sciences (especially neuroscience), and philosophical literacy, What Is Intelligence? argues--quite against the grain--that certain modern AI systems do indeed have a claim to intelligence, consciousness, and free will.
Python for Excel Users
When Excel isn't enough, it's time to learn Python. If you're comfortable in Excel, but you've hit a wall--slow files, broken formulas, hours spent on repetitive tasks--this book offers a way forward. It shows you how to take the work you already do in spreadsheets and make it faster, smarter, and more powerful with Python. You'll start by setting up your environment and getting comfortable with Python through short, Excel-inspired exercises. From there, you'll gradually move into writing scripts that automate manual work, structure your data, and generate consistent results--no prior programming knowledge required. You'll use your preexisting Excel skills to learn how to: Translate spreadsheet logic into Python codeUse pandas to clean, reshape, and filter dataAutomate reports you'd normally build by handRead and write Excel files directly from PythonConnect to databases and APIsCreate professional visualizations with Plotly and DashOrganize code into sharable modules and write simple tests Throughout the book, you'll find practical examples that show why and how to move your work out of spreadsheets and into scripts, and how to resolve issues along the way. Author Tracy Stephens has extensive practical experience with both Excel and Python. Her approach is grounded in real workflows, and she introduces each concept through tasks you've likely handled in Excel. This book won't ask you to replace everything you do in spreadsheets, but it will help you use Python to work faster, more reliably, and with greater flexibility than you ever could with Excel.
Heavy Wizardry 101
Your spellbook for code close to the metal. In hacker circles, heavy wizardry means code that trades on intimate knowledge of a system--the kind that speaks its private dialects and bends its rules. Heavy Wizardry 101 teaches you to write it. You'll build shellcode, backdoors, droppers, and worms from scratch, working at the instruction level where magic happens. Every project is implemented for four architectures: x86_64, ARM, MIPS, and RISC-V. You'll write the same program four times, seeing exactly what stays constant and what changes. Each chapter starts with architecture fundamentals, such as memory layout, calling conventions, and stack mechanics, then walks through complete working implementations on Linux in safe, contained environments. Learn to: Write position-independent shellcode and programs that execute in constrained memory spacesImplement TCP reverse shells that bypass basic network restrictionsBuild executable droppers that embed and deploy payloads without detectionCreate self-replicating worms that propagate across networked systemsWrite basic port scanners to discover services in a networkPort low-level code between architectures by understanding instruction-level differencesWhether you're a penetration tester who wants to stop depending on Metasploit, a security researcher analyzing malware, or a systems programmer who needs to understand how computers work, this book gives you the skills to build and reason about code at the lowest level.
Azure AI Engineer Associate (Ai-102) Study Guide
With the GenAI boom showing no sign of letup, the demand for AI skills will only increase with time and innovation. Microsoft Azure leads the pack with services for developing and deploying AI solutions, so professionals looking to break into this field should consider pursuing certification as an Azure AI Engineer Associate. Azure's AI-102 exam isn't a piece of cake, but author Renaldi Gondosubroto makes it a great deal more approachable with this comprehensive study guide. Packed with expert guidance, it covers everything you'll need to know to pass the exam. You'll dive deep into all the phases of AI solutions development, from requirements definition and design to development, deployment, and integration, along with maintenance, performance tuning, and monitoring throughout. The book also takes you through practical implementation of these systems, covering decision support, computer vision, natural language processing, knowledge mining, document intelligence, and generative AI solutions. Understand the core concepts of Azure AI services Develop and deploy AI solutions within Azure's environment Explore integration and security practices with Azure AI services Optimize and troubleshoot AI models on Azure Gain knowledge about building GenAI solutions on Azure and put it into practice
AI-Powered Fitness & Nutrition
AI-Powered Fitness and Nutrition: Smarter Weight Loss, Better Health, and Personalized Training with Artificial IntelligenceAre you tired of cookie-cutter fitness programs and one-size-fits-all diet plans that don't deliver results? Imagine having a personal coach, nutritionist, and data analyst-all powered by artificial intelligence-working 24/7 to help you lose weight, build muscle, and improve your health. This book reveals how to harness the latest AI tools and technologies to transform your body and your lifestyle with precision, speed, and lasting results.In today's fast-paced world, health and fitness often take a back seat. Traditional methods rely on rigid rules, generic diet charts, and delayed feedback that don't adapt to your unique needs. With the rise of AI-powered apps, wearables, and data-driven platforms, you now have access to personalized strategies that adjust in real-time to your sleep, mood, stress, glucose levels, and recovery cycles. This is the future of fitness and nutrition-and you can use it right now.✅ What You'll Learn InsideWeight Loss with AI: Discover how AI can create calorie targets, suggest protein-first meals, and optimize workouts to burn fat efficiently.Personalized Nutrition: Learn how smart apps analyze your food choices, glucose responses, and meal timing to build the perfect diet for your body.Smarter Training Programs: Understand how AI tracks energy, recovery, and performance to design training plans that evolve as you progress.Data-Driven Wellness: Explore how wearable devices and apps integrate sleep, stress, and daily movement into a single, easy-to-follow health plan.Accountability & Feedback: See how AI coaches provide real-time reminders, feedback loops, and motivation so you stay consistent.Future of Fitness Tech: Get a clear look at where AI is headed in health-virtual coaching, predictive analytics, genetic insights, and more.✅ Why This Book is DifferentUnlike generic weight loss guides, AI-Powered Fitness and Nutrition is not about quick fixes or fad diets. It's about using cutting-edge technology to unlock YOUR body's potential. Whether your goal is to lose fat, gain strength, improve endurance, or simply feel better every day, this book provides a practical roadmap powered by science and innovation.You'll learn how to: Replace guesswork with data-driven decisions.Identify hidden patterns in your health using AI insights.Save time with smarter planning and automation.Balance workouts, meals, and recovery for sustainable progress.
AI Risks and Safety
Artificial Intelligence is advancing at lightning speed, transforming governments, businesses, and households around the globe. But with progress comes danger. AI Risks & Safety is a powerful, eye-opening guide that exposes the hidden threats of artificial intelligence while offering actionable solutions for leaders, professionals, and everyday users who want to stay safe in the digital age.This book explores the real dangers of AI-from biased algorithms and job automation to deepfakes, cyberattacks, and autonomous weapons. It explains how flawed data, weak safeguards, and unchecked systems create risks that threaten personal privacy, financial security, national defense, and even human dignity. Through real-world case studies, global incidents, and expert insights, readers gain a clear understanding of how AI can be misused-and how to protect against it.AI Risks & Safety is not just about warning signs. It delivers proactive strategies to build a safer future. Governments will learn how to regulate AI effectively while balancing innovation. Businesses will discover frameworks for risk management, ethical oversight, and trust-building with customers. Families and home users will uncover practical steps to guard against scams, misinformation, and invasive smart devices. Each chapter provides actionable checklists and practical guidance that you can apply immediately.Inside you'll learn: How governments are using AI in surveillance, defense, and policy-and what risks this creates.Why companies face hidden dangers from biased algorithms, AI-driven fraud, and supply chain disruptions.The personal risks home users face from deepfakes, smart devices, and AI-enabled scams.How data bias, privacy breaches, and weak oversight threaten fairness and safety.What the future of AI could bring-including existential risks and global challenges.Practical steps you can take to safeguard your organization, your data, and your family.Written in clear, accessible language, AI Risks & Safety bridges the gap between technical complexity and real-world impact. Whether you are a policymaker, an executive, or simply someone curious about how AI affects your daily life, this book provides the knowledge and tools you need to anticipate problems before they escalate. Instead of reacting to crises, you'll learn how to build resilience, strengthen safeguards, and embrace AI responsibly.In a world where artificial intelligence already influences elections, financial systems, and national security, understanding its risks is no longer optional-it's essential. This book is your roadmap to awareness, preparedness, and proactive action.If you want to protect yourself, your business, or your nation from the hidden dangers of AI while harnessing its benefits, AI Risks & Safety is the must-read guide for today and the future.
Cybersecurity Mistakes for SMBs to avoid
Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid: How to Protect Your Small Business from Costly ThreatsMost businesses aren't hacked by elite cybercriminals working in secret government labs. They're breached by avoidable mistakes-a missed update, a weak password, a careless click on a phishing link. And while the headlines focus on billion-dollar companies, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are the real targets.In Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid, Eric LeBouthillier exposes the 15 most dangerous security errors threatening SMBs today-and shows you exactly how to fix them before they cost you everything.This isn't theory. It's battle-tested insight from real-world incidents-written in plain English, stripped of jargon, and designed for business owners, startup founders, IT leads, and anyone responsible for protecting digital assets on a budget.✅ Inside you'll discover: Why "too small to be a target" is a deadly myth-and why SMBs are prime targets for ransomware, phishing, and credential stuffing.The password problem most teams ignore-and how to fix it with password managers, unique logins, and multi-factor authentication.Phishing traps that still work in 2025-how modern attackers trick even savvy employees, and how to train your team to spot the bait.The risks of remote work and BYOD-and the practical steps to secure home offices, VPNs, and personal devices without killing productivity.The hidden cost of skipping updates and patches-and how automated patching can close doors attackers exploit daily.Cloud and AI security blind spots-why your provider doesn't secure everything, and how careless AI usage can leak sensitive data.Backup and recovery mistakes-why untested backups fail when you need them most, and the 3-2-1 rule every SMB must know.Compliance and incident response-how to get ahead of SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and why having a tested response plan can save your company.✅ Real-World Case StudiesEvery chapter includes real-world breaches from small firms-architecture firms paying $28,000 in ransom, marketing agencies losing $40,000 to reused passwords, startups exposing customer data in cloud misconfigurations, and more. You'll see what went wrong, what it cost, and how it could have been avoided with simple, affordable measures.✅ Who This Book Is ForSmall business owners & solopreneurs who need practical protection without hiring a full-time security team.Startup founders & consultants managing sensitive client data and customer trust.IT managers & developers trying to secure systems while staying lean.
AI Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
AI Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything: Avoid the Critical Errors That Put Your Business, Data, and Reputation at RiskArtificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon-it's here, woven into everyday business operations from marketing and HR to finance, legal, and customer service. The problem? Most companies are adopting AI without understanding the hidden risks. What looks like innovation can quickly turn into financial loss, compliance violations, reputational damage, and even lawsuits.In AI Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything, cybersecurity strategist Eric LeBouthillier delivers a practical, no-nonsense guide to the 10 most dangerous AI mistakes businesses make-and how to avoid them before it's too lateDrawing from real-world cases across small businesses and large enterprises, this book reveals how seemingly harmless choices-like trusting AI output without oversight or pasting sensitive data into public tools-can snowball into disasters. More importantly, it shows you the tactical fixes, policies, and safeguards you can put in place today to protect your team and your reputation.✅ Inside, you'll learn how to: Spot the red flags of untrustworthy AI output before it damages your business.Prevent data leaks and compliance violations when using public AI platforms.Build a clear AI governance policy to guide your team's usage.Avoid the dangers of unchecked automation in hiring, lending, pricing, and support.Stop publishing AI-generated content without QA that could expose you to legal or brand risks.Detect and reduce bias and inaccuracy that creep into AI-driven decisions.Shine a light on shadow AI-unauthorized tools quietly spreading across teams.Set smarter limits on chatbots and virtual agents so customers get empathy, not robotic frustration.Vet your AI vendors with security and compliance checklists.Create a recovery plan for inevitable AI failures so you can respond quickly and protect trust.✅ Real-World Case StudiesEvery chapter includes concrete examples: an AI-generated financial report that misled investors, a leaked internal memo that surfaced in another user's query, biased loan approvals that triggered lawsuits, and botched customer service exchanges that went viral on social media. These stories show exactly what went wrong, what it cost, and how it could have been prevented.
The $10 Million Instagram Funnel
Brian Mark shares the proven strategies used to grow a thriving online coaching company without paid ads, complicated funnels, or a website. This book is a step-by-step guide for business owners looking to attract high-paying clients, generate consistent leads, and scale using organic social media. Brian breaks down how to build a standout personal brand, create content that converts, and implement a simple system for lead generation and sales. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow, this book gives you the blueprint to build a six-figure business with ease.
The $10 Million Instagram Funnel
In $10 Million Instagram Funnel, Brian Mark shares the proven strategies he used to grow a thriving online fitness business without paid ads, complicated funnels, or a website. This book is a step-by-step guide for fitness professionals looking to attract high-paying clients, generate consistent leads, and scale using organic social media. Brian breaks down how to build a standout personal brand, create content that converts, and implement a simple system for lead generation and sales. Whether you're just starting or ready to grow, this book gives you the blueprint to build a six-figure fitness business with ease.
The River and the Mountain
A Step-by-Step Guide to Finishing Your First Project as a Solo DeveloperPerfect for developers of all experience levels!Whether you're a beginner or seasoned software developer, this book provides a comprehensive and optimized workflow to guide you from project planning to final release. Discover the pros and cons of solo development and learn how to overcome challenges with a clear and concise step-by-step approach."The River and the Mountain" is a philosophical journey about learning to follow your own path, filled with practical advice to help you achieve your goals and reach new heights.You will learn: ✅ A simplified and optimized workflow for solo development✅ How to overcome common challenges and stay motivated✅ How to bring your ideas to life!Order now and start your journey to success!
The Podcast Pantheon
Spanning the most popular podcast genres--true crime, comedy, sports, relationships, and more--culture critic and Vulture's Start Here columnist Sean Malin introduces the first comprehensive canon in podcast history. Featuring a foreword by award-winning actor and producer Jon Hamm. The Golden Age of podcasts is upon us. With over fifty official podcast networks, more than three million programs of every imaginable category available for download, and tens of millions of unique listens and views every week in the US alone--plus, our favorites being adapted into dozens of beloved films, TV series, and books--podcasts are now part of the fabric that makes up our everyday global media. Finally, here is an exclusive insider's perspective told through 101 different shows across dozens of genres. The Podcast Pantheon is the first book of its kind: A resource for discovering podcasts and learning more about how this multibillion-dollar industry came into being from the geniuses who created it. Delving into genres of all kinds--including fashion, food, health, sex, tech, and more--Malin profiles all the top podcasts, from Serial to Comedy Bang! Bang!, guiding fans to: Find out more about their favorite shows and how they got started. Learn about each podcast's influences and impact on culture, history, future shows, and the industry at large. Hear exclusive stories and enjoy never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from favorite hosts. Discover hidden gems, whether an entirely new podcast, a new-to-you genre, or something reminiscent of an old favorite. Readers will find podcasts worth listening to and get expert advice on the best episodes to start with, solving one of the biggest and most intimidating hurdles when trying to dive into a longstanding show. Malin's easy-to-read profiling and titillating exploration of 101 podcasts offers something for everybody, whether you've been listening to podcasts for years, are new to them, or are looking to start your own. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: A culture critic since 2007 and the writer behind Vulture's hit podcasting column Start Here, Sean Malin has interviewed and connected with the world's top podcasters, including Marc Maron, Conan O'Brien, Nicole Byer, Ira Glass, and Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, among many others, and has the inside scoop on the most popular and award-winning podcasts. A MUST-HAVE LISTENER'S COMPANION: Dip in and out of this enticing guide that's perfect for beginners and serious listeners alike. Profiled podcasts include: WTF with Marc Maron My Favorite Murder Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend Office Ladies Why Won't You Date Me? The Accessible Stall Stuff You Should Know Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! How Did This Get Made? Fresh Air The Moth S-Town Hollywood Handbook Doughboys Bad with Money Welcome to Night Vale And many more! FAN FAVORITES AND NEW DISCOVERIES: Sean Malin reveals fascinating information about 100+ shows and their talented hosts, tells you where to listen, and offers his favorite episode pick for each. His wide-ranging and comprehensive overview gives ample opportunity to discover something new to dive right into. Perfect for: Podcast enthusiasts and new listeners Those in search of new podcasts to devour Podcast creators and anyone interested in starting their own podcast Foodies, artists, entrepreneurs, fashionistas, parents, teachers, fitness enthusiasts, newshounds, and many more Gift-giving to podcast junkies and pop culture fans Media professionals, scholars, educators, historians, and consumers
Economies of Control
What if the systems designed to make your life easier were actually built to shape your behavior, restrict your choices, and erase your privacy?This groundbreaking investigation reveals how digital ID surveillance, programmable money dangers, and biometric identity systems are quietly being woven into the fabric of everyday life-under the guise of convenience, efficiency, and safety. From central bank digital currency control to cashless society risks, this book exposes the silent shift from democratic governance to algorithmic rule.You'll explore real-world case studies from China's social credit experiment to India's Aadhaar network, uncovering how technology is becoming the new architecture of compliance. But this is not just about policy or politics-it's about you. Your data. Your money. Your identity.This book is for readers who: - Sense that something is "off" in the digital age, but can't quite name it, - Want to understand the mechanics behind digital control systems, - Care about privacy in the age of AI and the future of civil liberties, - Seek meaningful alternatives to passive participation in systems of soft control.Through gripping narratives and razor-sharp analysis, you'll learn how to decode the interface, question the incentive, and reclaim the right to remain unmeasured. Whether you're a technologist, policymaker, activist, or simply someone trying to navigate the modern world with awareness, this book delivers the clarity, urgency, and insight you need.By the final page, you won't just understand what's happening-you'll see it everywhere. And once you see it, you can choose differently.Freedom vs convenience technology is the defining trade-off of our time. This book shows you how to choose wisely.
Software Project Planning
This book offers new mathematical models for software project planning methodologies, including approaches like PMI, IEEE-CS, and Scrum. It also presents a unique hybrid model that combines the IEEE-CS approach with the Scrum one. It introduces the importance of software project planning and goes into detail about the initiation and preparation phases. It covers methods for identifying and analyzing software requirements, creating core project plans, and integrating sub-plans. Additionally, it discusses software project planning using PMI, IEEE-CS, Scrum, and the hybrid approach, and provides practical case studies for each model. This structured approach gives readers a comprehensive understanding of software project planning practices, from traditional to agile approaches, and prepares them to effectively plan and manage software projects using various strategies. Based on these models, interested corporations can develop new Software Project Planning Tools to automate their software project planning function.
