Invisible Upgrades
What if the most profound changes in your life weren t dramatic or disruptive but invisible? Every time you follow a GPS instead of navigating, let autocomplete finish your thoughts, or swipe through curated recommendations, you re not just saving time. You re participating in a quiet redesign of how your mind works. This book reveals how technology shapes habits without asking altering how we decide, remember, move, and relate to the world. In a culture obsessed with ease, we rarely question what s lost in the name of digital convenience tradeoffs. But the cost of frictionless design psychology isn t just in our attention spans or memory. It s in the slow erosion of skills, agency, and depth. Designed for curious readers who sense that something subtle is shifting and want the language and clarity to name it this book is a map to the hidden architectures of modern life. Drawing from psychology, urban systems, and design ethics, it gives you new tools to see the world not just as it is, but as it s being shaped by every app, interface, and smart device. You ll uncover: How cognitive offloading is changing the way we learn, think, and navigate identity Why algorithmic decision-making is narrowing your choices before you even notice The overlooked value of discomfort, delay, and getting lost What it means to reclaim mental and behavioral sovereignty in a human-computer interaction age This is not an anti-tech rant. It s a call for deeper awareness of invisible tech influence and an invitation to design your digital life on purpose. For readers who care about clarity, control, and the future of thought, this book offers not just insight, but agency.
Practical C++23 Backend Programming, Second Edition
This second edition teaches C++ programmers the practical skills and modern strategies they need to build strong backend systems. All you need is some basic knowledge of C++, and this book will teach you everything else you need to become a backend developer. Each chapter shows you step-by-step examples, real code, and workflows that you can follow to get results.The book starts with the basic structure of backend systems and shows how APIs are the most important way of communicating and how to use high-performance solutions like gRPC to go beyond REST. It will teach you to use, test and improve API endpoints in realistic C++ projects. This will help you to feel more confident in designing contracts first and in real-time data flows. The key parts of the book teaches you to cache things, to make sure your data is correct and to avoid common problems with correct troubleshooting.A big part of the book looks at how to set up and manage modern web servers. It teaches you to use C++ applications with Nginx, SSL, reverse proxies and load balancers in a way that's easy to understand. We then move on to more practical chapters on automated testing, including both unit and integration tests. You get to learn about containerisation, cloud deployment using AWS Elastic Beanstalk, environment configuration, monitoring, and scaling, and all this is taught step-by-step.The book makes use of simple and clear to teach network programming, how things are set up, and the important patterns that are used in today's distributed systems. While you learn, you please make a note that this edition is focused on practical scenarios and does not attempt to cover highly complex or edge-case architectures.Key FeaturesLearn to design APIs and high-performance gRPC endpoints and services.Create and protect backend apps using environment variables, secrets, and strong configuration management.Use advanced caching strategies, including in-memory, Redis, and custom eviction for scalable backends.Set up and optimise Nginx as a web server, reverse proxy, and SSL-enabled application gateway.Use Google Test to perform unit and integration testing.Use Docker to create containers.Use AWS Elastic Beanstalk to deploy backends into production.Use AWS CloudWatch, alarms, and custom log analytics to check the health of apps and resourcesSet up ways to integrate and migrate databases with no deployment errors.Keep systems updated, roll back if necessary, and make customizations to respond changing traffic and business demands.Table of ContentIntroduction to Backend DevelopmentC++ Refresher and EssentialsDeep Dive into AlgorithmsMastering Git and GitHubManaging Database Operations with MongoDBCrafting REST APIs with gRPCDealing with Client-Side and Server-Side CachingManaging Web Servers with NginxTesting C++ BackendDeploying Application
Spring Boot & Data Persistence for Beginners
Start building the future of intelligent web applications today! Grab your copy of Spring Boot & Data Persistence for Beginners and gain the skills to create powerful, modern, and AI-enhanced applications that employers are desperately seeking.Build Powerful Web Apps with Spring Boot and AI!Ready to build robust, scalable, and intelligent web applications from the ground up? Spring Boot & Data Persistence for Beginners guides you through mastering modern Java web development, integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, and culminates with not one, but TWO major finale projects - An AI-powered Task-Manager application and a complete AI-Enhanced E-commerce website!This book transforms complex technologies like Spring Boot, Hibernate, Spring Data JPA, Spring MVC, Thymeleaf, and REST APIs into clear, actionable steps. You'll learn not just the 'what' but the 'how' and 'why', seeing concepts directly applied in hands-on projects that mirror real-world industry demands.Step-by-Step Spring Boot Mastery: Navigate the complete Spring Boot ecosystem. Master dependency injection, data persistence with JPA and Hibernate, build dynamic web interfaces with Thymeleaf, create REST APIs, and develop intelligent applications. The journey culminates in building two comprehensive applications that showcase everything you've learned.Embrace the Future with AI Integration: Stand out in the job market! Learn to integrate AI into your Spring Boot applications using modern APIs like Cohere and Gemini. Build applications that generate content, assist users, and provide intelligent automation - exactly what the industry demands.Learn by Doing (and Understanding): Master concepts faster with our proven structure. Project sections explicitly show you how chapter concepts map to code (Bridging the gap), demonstrate the app in action (Exploring application behavior), and discuss real-world relevance (Harnessing features). This ensures deep understanding and practical confidence.Instant Access to Code: Download all code, including both finale applications!
Judgment by Code
What happens when artificial intelligence and law collide not in theory, but in the courtroom, the law office, and the lives of real people? This provocative and deeply researched book reveals how fast-evolving technologies are quietly reshaping justice, authority, and trust in ways few fully understand. And it asks a critical question: what should never be automated? From AI in the legal system to the ethics of algorithmic decision making in courts, this book doesn t just track the rise of legal tech it dissects what s at stake. It exposes how machine reasoning clashes with the human complexity of legal interpretation, how automation alters the role of lawyers, and how automation in legal practice can amplify inequality even as it promises efficiency. Whether you're a legal professional, policymaker, technologist, or simply a citizen concerned with fairness, this book offers a sobering and clarifying lens on: How AI is replacing lawyers in tasks once thought to require human judgment The ethical risks of legal tech tools used in sentencing, parole, and policing What the future of legal expertise looks like in a world run by code Why the tension between legal system vs machine learning is more than a technical issue it s a moral one Through real-world examples, sharp analysis, and a clear-eyed sense of urgency, readers will walk away with the tools to think critically about the role of machines in shaping justice. This is not just a book about technology it s a book about values, power, and what we re willing to delegate to algorithms in the name of progress. Essential reading for anyone curious about the future of the legal profession with AI and the boundaries of ethical risks of legal automation.
Practical GRC Implementation
Cyber GRC "Auditors and Auditees" need to adopt a structural approach towards building, implementing and maintaining organizations digital systems security posture, while addressing associated "Risk, Threat and Vulnerabilities". Auditing and managing multiple global Information security standards, guidelines and compliance to applicable regulations/cyber laws through traditional method is proving to be a challenge.Organizations need to adopt a" Unified and Integrated" audit framework and run the security governance program as "Managed GRC as a Service". The book presents a practical audit and implementation approach which will benefit both experienced GRC professionals and freshers in the field.
Technology and Future Trends
The future isn't coming-it's already here. Are you ready?In Technology and Future Trends: Reflections on the Future of Technology and Society, discover how emerging innovations are reshaping the way we live, work, and think. From Artificial Intelligence and robotics to quantum computing, nanotechnology, and blockchain, this book offers a clear, engaging look at the technologies defining our century.Written in accessible language and packed with real-world examples, it explores: How AI and automation are transforming industriesThe promises and risks of blockchain, 3D printing, and nanotechHow quantum computing and AR/VR will redefine experienceThe ethics of rapid innovation and digital disruptionHow to prepare for the jobs and businesses of the futureWhether you're a business leader, student, or lifelong learner, this book will help you understand the technological forces shaping our world-and how to thrive in the age of acceleration.
Technology and Future Trends
The future isn't coming-it's already here. Are you ready?In Technology and Future Trends: Reflections on the Future of Technology and Society, discover how emerging innovations are reshaping the way we live, work, and think. From Artificial Intelligence and robotics to quantum computing, nanotechnology, and blockchain, this book offers a clear, engaging look at the technologies defining our century.Written in accessible language and packed with real-world examples, it explores: How AI and automation are transforming industriesThe promises and risks of blockchain, 3D printing, and nanotechHow quantum computing and AR/VR will redefine experienceThe ethics of rapid innovation and digital disruptionHow to prepare for the jobs and businesses of the futureWhether you're a business leader, student, or lifelong learner, this book will help you understand the technological forces shaping our world-and how to thrive in the age of acceleration.
How Minds Are Made
We are building minds we do not yet understand. Artificial intelligence now writes, reasons, and coordinates at scales that exceed our own. Yet the systems transforming our world remain curiously alien: intelligent without consciousness, capable without comprehension, optimizing for goals we struggle to specify. How Minds Are Made is the clearest and most comprehensive exploration of what AI truly is, how it learns, and why it challenges the limits of human understanding. From the mathematics of learning to the geometry of meaning, and from alignment failures to coordination traps, it reveals both the extraordinary breakthroughs and the deep risks behind artificial intelligence. Inside, you'll uncover why all minds, human or machine, are systems that compress reality into models. You'll see why those models can be brilliant yet brittle, aligned yet deceptive, and why our race to build more capable systems may be moving faster than our wisdom to guide them. Bridging science and philosophy, How Minds Are Made takes readers from the foundations of intelligence to the frontiers of control, tracing how machines learn, why alignment is so elusive, and whether humanity can still coordinate in time. Neither warning nor celebration, How Minds Are Made explores how artificial intelligence is shifting from something we build to something we live within, and ultimately to something we have yet to fully understand.
The Product-Minded Engineer
In the fast-paced world of software engineering, developing technical skills often takes precedence. However, if you're seeking career advancement, enhancing your technical skills alone is not enough; you also need to deepen your empathy for users--a skill frequently overlooked in traditional engineering roles. Understanding user needs and the broader impact of your work will not only lead to better products but will also help your career grow and flourish. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, including roles at Microsoft, Facebook, Stripe, and Temporal Technologies, author Drew Hoskins guides you through the essential strategies to bridge the gap between engineering prowess and product insight. Whether you're building consumer products, tools for professionals, or internal platforms, this book is your gateway to becoming a well-rounded engineer who sees around corners and innovates according to user needs. Simulate and predict user interactions to enhance product usability Sharpen your focus on the specific needs of your target audience Engage with users effectively to gather impactful feedback Prioritize your time and product roadmap strategically based on cost and impact
Learn from Scratch
Build the Next Generation of Web Apps with PHP and AI! Ready to transform your PHP skills from basic scripting to building intelligent, modern, and powerful web applications? Unlocking AI with PHP is your definitive guide to mastering the world's most popular web language while integrating the cutting-edge power of Artificial Intelligence. This journey takes you from foundational concepts to a monumental finale project: building ConnectSphere, a complete AI-enhanced social networking application from the ground up!This book demystifies complex topics like database management with MySQL, professional tooling with VS Code and Git, and modern development practices. But it doesn't stop there.You will uniquely learn how to bridge the gap between PHP and Python, unleashing a new world of AI capabilities for your applications. You'll learn not just the 'what' but the 'how' and 'why', seeing every concept directly applied in hands-on projects that mirror real-world industry demands.Step-by-Step Spring Boot Mastery: Navigate the complete modern PHP ecosystem. Go from writing your first "Hello, World!" script to mastering variables, control structures, functions, and arrays. You will build secure forms, manage user sessions, and implement full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations with a MySQL database, solidifying your backend development skills.Bridge the Gap: PHP Meets Python & AI: Stand out in the job market by learning a skill few PHP developers possess! This book provides a unique, practical guide to integrating Python scripts directly into your PHP applications. You will leverage this powerful combination to build AIdriven features, interact with advanced APIs like Gemini, perform sentiment analysis, generate QR codes, and even build an AI-powered recommender system.Learn by Doing (and Understanding): Master concepts faster with our proven structure. Project sections explicitly show you how chapter concepts map to code (Bridging the gap), demonstrate the app in action (Exploring application behavior), and discuss real-world relevance (Harnessing features). This ensures deep understanding and practical confidence.
Learn from Scratch
Learn from Scratch: Generative AI for Jakarta Developers is your definitive guide to leveraging the robust, scalable, and secure Jakarta EE skills you already possess to build powerful, production-grade AI applications.This journey takes you from foundational concepts to a monumental finale project: building The AI Developer's Workbench, a complete, modular, and portfolio-ready suite of AI-powered tools from the ground up!This book demystifies AI by grounding every concept in the enterprise Java ecosystem you know. You will master the "how" and "why" of AI integration, learning how to call models like Gemini using the tools you trust. You'll see how to architect AI services, handle JSON payloads, and manage secure API calls using Servlets, JAX-RS, and CDI.Master Enterprise AI with the Jakarta EE: Stack navigate the complete modern enterprise ecosystem. Go from setting up your "AI Workshop" with NetBeans and Glassfish to mastering the core Jakarta specs for AI. You will learn to build secure REST APIs, manage configuration with CDI, and build your first end-to-end AI application-from a minimal servlet to a clean, functional UI.Build an Enterprise AI Portfolio: Stand out in the job market by building a suite of high-value, real-world AI applications. This book provides a unique, practical guide to building tools that solve common business problems, including an AI-powered Q&A helper, a "smart text enhancer," a one-click summarizer, and a "reply ready" email assistant.Go Real-time with AI and WebSockets: Move beyond simple request- response. Learn to build a "Chat That Feels Alive" by integrating a streaming AI service with Jakarta WebSockets. You'll master session tracking, conversation history, and context management to create a truly interactive AI chatbot.Learn by doing (and understanding): Master concepts faster with our proven structure. Project sections explicitly show you how chapter concepts map to code (Bridging the gap), demonstrate the app in action (Exploring application behavior), and discuss real-world relevance.
That So Evelyn, The Blog
That So Evelyn, The Blog: Of Skincare, Education, Opinions, Travel and Christianity is the author's personal collection of blog series that is being remade into a book to help readers get some insights on topics related to skincare, educational, opinions and christianity. All the topics mentioned in this book are being researched first before the author penned it down into her blog. The purpose of turning this series of blog into a book is to help the author's readers gain some insights and knowledge about the topics that is mentioned in this book. The author hopes that through this book, it will help inspire her readers into nonfiction literary works.
Applied AI for Enterprise Java Development
As a Java enterprise developer or architect, you know that embracing AI isn't just optional--it's critical to keeping your competitive edge. The question is, how can you skillfully incorporate these groundbreaking AI technologies into your applications without getting mired in complexity? Enter this clear-cut, no-nonsense guide to integrating generative AI into your Java enterprise ecosystem. With insights from authors Alex Soto Bueno, Markus Eisele, and Natale Vinto, you'll learn to marry the robustness of Java's enterprise world with the dynamism of AI. It's more than just a how-to--it's a way to elevate enterprise software with savvy AI integrations, ensuring your skills and your applications remain on the cutting edge. Inside, you'll unlock the power to: Demystify GenAI's role and impact on contemporary software development Craft actionable, AI-driven applications using Java's rich ecosystem of open source frameworks Implement field-tested AI patterns tailored for prod-ready, enterprise-strength applications Access and integrate top-tier open source AI models with Java's Inference APIs Navigate the Java framework landscape with AI-centric agility and confidence
The Dark Web and Scams
The internet has a dark side-are you prepared to face it?In The Dark Web and Scams: A Guide for Personal Cybersecurity, Ivette Smith takes readers behind the hidden layers of the online world where anonymity fuels cybercrime, illegal marketplaces flourish, and digital scams are designed to deceive even the smartest users.Written for everyday internet users, professionals, students, and cybersecurity beginners, this practical guide reveals: What the dark web really is-beyond the myths and Hollywood portrayalsHow cybercriminals operate, including phishing, identity theft, ransomware, romance scams, and cryptocurrency fraudWarning signs that your personal information may be compromisedSteps to protect your accounts, devices, privacy, and online identityTools to secure your digital footprint and stay ahead of evolving cyber threatsBlending real-world examples, expert insights, and easy-to-follow strategies, this book empowers you to navigate the digital world with confidence. Whether you're browsing social media, shopping online, or managing financial accounts, you'll learn how to safeguard your data and avoid becoming a victim.Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay one step ahead in the digital age.
The Dark Web and Scams
The internet has a dark side-are you prepared to face it?In The Dark Web and Scams: A Guide for Personal Cybersecurity, Ivette Smith takes readers behind the hidden layers of the online world where anonymity fuels cybercrime, illegal marketplaces flourish, and digital scams are designed to deceive even the smartest users.Written for everyday internet users, professionals, students, and cybersecurity beginners, this practical guide reveals: What the dark web really is-beyond the myths and Hollywood portrayalsHow cybercriminals operate, including phishing, identity theft, ransomware, romance scams, and cryptocurrency fraudWarning signs that your personal information may be compromisedSteps to protect your accounts, devices, privacy, and online identityTools to secure your digital footprint and stay ahead of evolving cyber threatsBlending real-world examples, expert insights, and easy-to-follow strategies, this book empowers you to navigate the digital world with confidence. Whether you're browsing social media, shopping online, or managing financial accounts, you'll learn how to safeguard your data and avoid becoming a victim.Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay one step ahead in the digital age.
WebAssembly 2.0 Essentials, Second Edition
This book is for you if you're tired of watching JavaScript struggle with complicated calculations while your users get impatient. I wrote this second edition because WebAssembly 2.0 changes everything, and I wanted to show you exactly how to use it without the usual technical book problems.The first thing we'll do is go through the basics, like memory management and control flow, which are the most important. Then we'll move on to putting together C, C++, Rust, and Python into Wasm modules that actually work. I'll show you how to use multi-threading, profiling and optimisation techniques that I've used in real projects, not just theoretical exercises. I know a lot of you have old Wasm 1.0 code, so I've written a whole chapter about how to move it over without causing any problems. And we'll also learn how to use WebAssembly in other ways, not just in browsers. You'll learn to work with Dapr for distributed microservices, deploy on Kubernetes, and build cloud-native applications that scale well.There is working code in every chapter that you can use right away. There is no unnecessary information, just practical techniques that solve real problems. I've figured out the tricky parts and the things that can go wrong, and I'm sharing them what actually works. By the time you finish this book, it will have taught you everything you need to build WebAssembly applications so quickly that people will be amazed.Key FeaturesPut together C, C++, Rust, and Python into high-performance WebAssembly modules using Emscripten.Build advanced multi-threaded apps using atomic operations, shared memory and thread-safe sync patterns.Migrate old Wasm 1.0 projects to version 2.0 using proven strategies.Combine WebAssembly with Dapr for microservices using patterns for managing data and sending messages.Deploy and scale Wasm workloads on Kubernetes clusters with complete control over configuration and secrets management.Make performance better by using systematic profiling and advanced compilation techniques for production apps.Take care of module imports, exports, and JavaScript interoperability.Use tables, memory semantics and dynamic dispatch mechanisms for complex logic.Manage networking, security, monitoring, and debugging for WebAssembly cloud-native deployments at scale.Table of ContentIntroduction to WebAssemblyFundamentals of WebAssembly ProgrammingWebAssembly Modules and SemanticsBridging WebAssembly with High-Level LanguagesAdvanced WebAssembly Tools and TechniquesAdvanced Performance OptimizationPractical Migration to Wasm 2.0Using WebAssembly with DaprRunning WebAssembly Apps on Kubernetes
Data Contracts
Poor data quality can cause major problems for data teams, from breaking revenue-generating data pipelines to losing the trust of data consumers. Despite the importance of data quality, many data teams still struggle to avoid these issues--especially when their data is sourced from upstream workflows outside of their control. The solution: data contracts. Data contracts enable high-quality, well-governed data assets by documenting expectations of the data, establishing ownership of data assets, and then automatically enforcing these constraints within the CI/CD workflow. This practical book introduces data contract architecture with a clear definition of data contracts, explains why the data industry needs them, and shares real-world use cases of data contracts in production. In addition, you'll learn how to implement components of the data contract architecture and understand how they're used in the data lifecycle. Finally, you'll build a case for implementing data contracts in your organization. Authors Chad Sanderson, Mark Freeman, and B.E. Schmidt will help you: Explore real-world applications of data contracts within the industry Understand how to apply each component of this architecture, such as CI/CD, monitoring, version control data, and more Learn how to implement data contracts using open source tools Examine ways to resolve data quality issues using data contract architecture Measure the impact of implementing a data contract in your organization Develop a strategy to determine how data contracts will be used in your organization
The AI Universe
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, reshaping careers, and redefining what it means to be human in an increasingly machine-driven world. The AI Universe: Thriving Within Civilization's Next Big Disruption is a guide to understanding this shift and ensuring you don't miss the AI revolution.Rather than viewing AI as a distant, abstract concept, this book brings the conversation down to earth. Featuring insights from 34 AI experts including professors, engineers, consultants, lawyers, healthcare leaders, and tech innovators, you'll discover how AI is being applied right now in business, education, law, marketing, cybersecurity, healthcare, and more.Each chapter offers a unique, stand-alone perspective while contributing to the shared goal of helping you thrive in the age of AI. Beyond the technical, the book also raises deeper questions: Should AI have a "voice" in shaping civilization's future? Can machines spark truly original human thought? Where do ethics, wisdom, and responsibility remain solely ours?Whether you're excited about AI's possibilities or anxious about its risks, this book equips you with clarity, context, and strategies to navigate the disruption ahead. The AI bus is leaving-make sure you're on it.The co-authors in this book include Gavin W H Anderson, Gabriela Bar, PhD, Christopher Bosley, LingYi Chang, Naser Chowdhury, PhD, Will Conaway, Kunal Devidasani, Astrit Dibrani, Veda Duman Kantarcıoğlu, PhD, Leonardo Camargo-Forero, PhD, Jian Guo, SamDavid Jeyaraj, Nainish Kapadia, Swaroop Kariath, Nikolaos Lampropoulos, Anastassia Lauterbach, PhD, Bettina S. Lippisch, Marion L繪ken, PhD, Colin Mansell, Nithin Mathews, PhD, Patrick J. Meyers, ?ngel Moyano, Giorgio Natili, Mohamed Omer, Pramod M. Patke, Robert Pluska, Niyati Prajapati, Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, Ruan Schutte, Sheily Sharma, Sakina Syed, Hanoz Tabak, Daniel Jonathan Valik, Hardik Modi, and Jan Wiersma
Building Accessible Web Experiences with AI
Building Accessible Web Experiences with AI was conceived as more than a technical manual-it is a bridge between disciplines, generations of technology, and philosophies of design. At its heart lies a simple conviction: that technology should serve everyone, not merely those who can adapt to its conventions.For decades, digital accessibility was framed primarily as a matter of compliance-a box to be checked to meet legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). While compliance remains critical, it does not capture the full essence of inclusion. True accessibility is about equity, empathy, and awareness. It is about designing systems that acknowledge the full spectrum of human diversity-visual, auditory, motor, cognitive, and situational.This book invites developers, designers, and digital professionals to rethink accessibility not as a constraint but as a catalyst for creativity. It presents artificial intelligence not as a threat or shortcut but as an ally-a means to scale inclusion, enhance efficiency, and illuminate patterns that human perception alone might miss.The primary goal of Building Accessible Web Experiences with AI is educational: to equip practitioners at every level with the conceptual understanding and technical tools to create inclusive, intelligent experiences that evolve with their users.
Ths Sqinks Journal
A writer's journey through grief. The Sqinks Journal. Rucker's notes on losing his wife, writing his SF novel SQINKS, and finding love once more. Sadr and happy, both. With a master's insights into his craft. Most of the book is in the form of a journal of writing notes, with frequent speculations about where the story is going. In some ways the novel is like an autobiography, with a character who is living the author's life. The entries are personal, and often funny. It's a writer's life seen from the inside. Sqinks is transreal cyberpunk love story. I use the my word "transreal" to refer to SF tales that mirror the author's own life. That is to say, the novel is about Rudy. Throughout the novel, the narrator is trying to finish writing. And to find a way to publish it. A writer's life indeed!
The Global Prompt Engineer
Ready to master the essential skill of the AI era? This book is your complete guide to the world of prompt engineering. We start with the absolute basics. You will learn the art and science of giving clear instructions to AI. We cover how to structure your prompts for the best results. You will master techniques like zero-shot and few-shot learning. The book teaches you how to guide an AI to think step-by-step. Then, we move to more advanced topics. You will explore powerful reasoning methods. We cover how to automate and optimize your prompts. You will learn to build complex AI systems. This includes connecting AI to external knowledge with RAG. We discuss how to design autonomous AI agents. Security is a key focus. You'll learn to defend your prompts from attack. The book also explores the frontiers of AI. We look at applications in environmental science, robotics, and healthcare. This journey takes you from foundational principles to the strategic future of the profession. What makes this book different? It's not just theory. Other books tell you what prompt engineering is; this book shows you how it's done all over the world. Every single concept is grounded in a detailed, real-world case study from a different country. You will see how core principles are used to power educational technology in India. You'll learn how advanced reasoning is applied in Germany's high-tech manufacturing sector. We explore how AI agents assist financial advisors in the United States and how multimodal prompts are enhancing medical diagnostics in France. From building trustworthy public services in the UK to developing care robots in Japan, each chapter provides a practical, tangible example. This unique global perspective gives you an unparalleled competitive advantage, equipping you not just with technical skills, but with the strategic foresight to apply them to solve real challenges. Disclaimer: This author has no affiliation with the board and it is independently produced under nominative fair use.
Digital Product Accessibility
Navigating the complex world of digital accessibility laws just got a whole lot easier. This book is your guide to digital accessibility across the globe. It takes you on a tour of more than 15 countries. We explore how different nations ensure technology is usable for everyone. You will learn about the laws that shape the digital world. See how the United States relies on court cases to define accessibility. Discover Canada's mix of federal and provincial rules. Understand the European Union's powerful, market-driven approach. We also journey through the unique systems in Australia, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, and many more. Each chapter provides a clear, structured look at a country's regulatory mandate. It shows how public and private organizations implement these rules in the real world. You'll see the innovation engines driving new assistive technologies. Most importantly, you will understand the human element and the crucial role of disability advocacy. While many books focus narrowly on technical guidelines or the laws of a single country, this book offers a unique comparative perspective that you won't find anywhere else. Our four-part analytical framework-examining the laws, practical implementation, innovation, and the human element-is applied consistently to every nation. This allows you to draw meaningful comparisons and understand why some approaches succeed while others fail. This book moves beyond theory and technical jargon. It connects the legal frameworks to the real-world experiences of businesses, innovators, and people with disabilities. It provides a holistic, practical, and global understanding that a standard compliance manual simply cannot offer, giving you the insights needed to create truly inclusive digital products. This author has no affiliation with the board and it is independently produced under nominative fair use.
AI Engineering Starter Kit
AI Engineering Starter KitA Complete Guide to Learning AI by Building Real Projects and Launching Your CareerEveryone talks about AI breakthroughs, but beginners often face endless tutorials, too much theory, and no real projects to show. This book fixes that.AI Engineering Starter Kit gives you a clear, structured, and practical path to learn by building real applications and turning knowledge into career assets that employers notice.Whether you're self-taught, switching fields, or preparing for your first tech job, this guide helps you go from zero to job-ready with hands-on projects, modern tools, and a portfolio that proves your skills.What You'll LearnBuild and deploy 4 real AI apps from scratch: chatbot, fine-tuning, API deployment, and monitoring.Master essential tools of modern AI development such as OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Docker, FastAPI, MLflow used in real production environments.Avoid common beginner traps with no broken code, no vague theory, and no outdated examples.Accelerate your job search with the Career Kit to present projects, highlight skills, and prepare for interviews.Inside the Book✔ Project-based learning path - Develop the exact skills hiring managers want, from prompt design to deployment. ✔ Bonus #1 - AI Codebase Kit - Full working code, setup guides, and GitHub-ready repositories. ✔ Bonus #2 - AI Career Kit - Templates for GitHub, CV, LinkedIn, cover letters, and interview prep. ✔ Minimal theory, maximum action - Get only what you need to understand and build fast.AI Engineering Starter Kit guides you step by step through building, deploying, and showcasing AI projects that stand out in the job market.Start now! Stop collecting theory and start building real AI projects with clarity, confidence, and working code.
AsciiDoc for Beginners
AsciiDoc for Beginners - This book offers a detailed and practical introduction to AsciiDoc, a versatile, open-source markup language that simplifies the way documents, articles, manuals, and books are written and published. Unlike conventional word processors that rely on complex interfaces and proprietary formats, AsciiDoc allows users to focus purely on content creation using a simple plain-text editor. The result is a clean, efficient, and portable documentation workflow suitable for individuals and teams across Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms.Written for both writers and software developers, this guide covers everything from the foundational syntax of AsciiDoc to advanced techniques for creating professional-quality documents. Readers will learn how to structure content with headings, sections, lists, tables, images, and hyperlinks, and explore more sophisticated features such as callouts, code blocks, inline formatting, macros, and conditional text. The book also demonstrates how to generate various output formats-including HTML, PDF, and EPUB-through AsciiDoctor, the modern open-source AsciiDoc processor.With more than 160 figures and over 200 fully worked examples, each concept is explained with visual clarity and real-world context. Readers gain step-by-step exposure to key AsciiDoc conventions and syntax rules while understanding how to integrate AsciiDoc-based workflows into collaborative publishing environments, software documentation systems, and version-controlled projects.Key topics covered include: Understanding the philosophy and design of AsciiDoc as a plain-text markup language.Writing, structuring, and formatting documents using AsciiDoc syntax.Adding images, tables, lists, quotes, and code snippets effectively.Using attributes, includes, and variables to maintain consistency across documents.Exporting documents to multiple formats using AsciiDoctor and command-line tools.Integrating AsciiDoc with Git, editors, and CI/CD documentation pipelines.Practical applications for content creators, educators, and developers.Designed with accessibility and simplicity in mind, Mastering AsciiDoc encourages a shift from traditional document editing toward a more agile, text-based authoring model that enhances reproducibility, transparency, and long-term document maintenance. The hands-on examples and detailed explanations make this resource especially valuable for professionals involved in technical writing, documentation management, publishing, open-source projects, and educational content creation.Whether you are a writer seeking a minimalist and distraction-free authoring environment, a software developer documenting APIs or projects, or an organization adopting open documentation standards, this book provides the knowledge and confidence to make AsciiDoc a core part of your workflow.By the end of this guide, readers will not only have mastered the syntax and structure of AsciiDoc but will also understand how to build scalable, professional, and reusable documentation systems suited for modern digital publishing.Highlights: Over 160 figures and 200 illustrative examples.Cross-platform support for Linux, Windows, and macOS.Step-by-step syntax tutorials for AsciiDoc and AsciiDoctor.Real-world insights into professional documentation workflows.Ideal for technical writers, open-source contributors, educators, and content professionals.
Coding for Dummies, All New Edition
Your first step toward thinking like a coder Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders. This all- new edition demystifies essential coding concepts before diving into building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. For anyone brand-new to writing code, this book is an ideal first step, because you'll get an overview of how coding works, the essential tools of coding, and how to apply coding in different ways. Plus, you'll get insight into how new tools like AI can quickly boost your coding know-how. Enter the world of code with this easy-to-follow Dummies guide! Learn the basics of coding, including key concepts you'll need in every coding language Get a rundown of the most popular language, and start coding in JavaScript and Python Follow step-by-step instructions to build your first apps Discover how AI can help you become a better, faster coder Looking for a foundation in the basics of coding, plus simple tasks to help you get started? Coding For Dummies is the book for you.
Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel
Looking to take your Excel skills to the next level? With the power of AI, you can supercharge your workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and perform advanced data analysis. Written for Excel users with little to no AI experience, this book bridges the gap between traditional spreadsheet skills and the revolutionary capabilities of generative AI--empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and with greater precision. Whether you're a data analyst, financial professional, project manager, or Excel enthusiast, this book will give you practical tutorials and actionable insights for integrating AI into your everyday work. Learn how to prepare, analyze, and visualize data using tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, and leverage AI's power to generate insights that drive better business decisions. With its step-by-step guidance, this book will be your go-to reference as you unlock a new level of productivity and analytical expertise. Learn to integrate ChatGPT and Copilot with Excel for enhanced efficiency Understand AI-driven techniques for data preparation, analysis, and visualization in Excel Discover the landscape of AI add-ins like OpenAI API and how to use them effectively Automate routine Excel tasks using generative AI for faster, more precise results Analyze data with AI tools to uncover actionable insights and drive smarter decisions
Onshape 2025 For Beginners (COLORED)
A Step-by-Step Guide to 3D Modeling with OnshapeOnshape for Beginners provides a practical introduction to the essentials of Onshape using step-by-step instructions. Starting with the basics of the user interface, this book guides you through the process of creating 2D sketches and developing them into 3D models and technical drawings.Key Skills CoveredThe Onshape Environment: Get started with a brief introduction to the Onshape user interface, including the toolbar, commands, and various options.2D Sketching Fundamentals: Learn to create 2D sketches on the Front, Top, and Right planes. You will use core sketching tools like line, rectangle, and circle, and modify your sketches with commands such as trim, extend, and fillet. Apply constraints and dimensions to control the shape and size of your geometry.Creating 3D Parts: Convert 2D sketches into 3D geometry using features like Extrude and Revolve. You will combine or subtract features to build your final part and add placed features like fillets and holes for additional detail.Additional Modeling Tools: Utilize mirroring and patterning commands to create repetitive features efficiently. This section also covers how to work with multi-body parts and modify part geometry by editing sketches and feature parameters.Building Assemblies: Learn two methods for creating assemblies: the Bottom-up approach, where you add constraints to existing components, and the Top-down approach, where you create parts within the assembly environment. You will also create exploded views to show how an assembly is constructed.Generating Drawings: Produce drawings for both parts and assemblies. You will learn to insert part views, add dimensions and annotations, and, for assemblies, include a Bill of Materials (BOM) with balloons.
IoT Security
Internet of Things technologies, which connect various devices and sensors together, are increasingly at the basis of modern communication, enabling the autonomous exchange of data between billions of physical and virtual objects, creating smart environments in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, etc.However, the advancement of IoT communication also brings new security challenges. Managing the security of the IoT raises major concerns, especially when devices are deeply integrated into critical infrastructure, hospitals, and vehicles. Furthermore, the IoT is a key component of 5G/6G architecture and Industry 4.0. All these technologies are designed to support critical applications.The increased number of related potential attack vectors poses a substantial risk for malicious attackers. Also, the focus of security has been put on large-scale, software-oriented systems, such as the Cloud or datacenter systems, rather than embedded electronics. Consequently, the establishment of IoT ecosystems across different domains remains highly vulnerable to a wide range of threats.This Special Issue gathers high-quality original research contributions and the latest research results in the field of threat detection within the IoT. It also covers threat analysis and corresponding defense techniques. The threats are related to privacy issues, trust issues, IoT management issues, IoT intrusion, vulnerability issues, malware detection, cryptographic key management, reliability of IoT communication (including secure routing aspects), IoT forensics techniques, Cloud-related IoT issues, etc.
Monitoring and Modelling of Geological Disasters Based on InSAR Observations II
Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) has demonstrated its potential in monitoring geological disasters, e.g., those related to subsidence, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Such monitoring results provide significant information for further physical modeling, driving mechanism interpretation, developments in early warning technology, and the management and formulation of policies by authorities and stakeholders. This reprint focuses on the monitoring and modeling of geological disasters using InSAR observations, with content covering topics such as PS/DS processing, deformation parameter inversion, motoring deformation (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes, and oil extraction), and driving mechanism interpretation. These excellent reports significantly contribute to further developing the monitoring and modeling of geological disasters using InSAR techniques.
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Workbook
You've seen what Python can do. Now go deeper. This workbook transforms Al Sweigart's best-selling guide from a reading experience into a coding experience. Following Automate the Boring Stuff with Python chapter by chapter, this workbook will help you turn concepts into muscle memory through carefully designed exercises, projects, and real Python scripts. Every concept from Automate is reinforced through carefully sequenced questions, exercises, and projects that help you think like a programmer and prove to yourself that you really get it. At the end of each chapter, you'll tackle miniprojects that bring everything together. Whether you're renaming files, scraping websites, converting text to speech, modifying spreadsheets, or sending emails, you'll build scripts that do real work. Fun projects like image generators and word games are in the mix too, not just boring stuff. Every question and project come with a solution at the back of the book, so you're never stuck. Inside, you'll find: Fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions that reinforce key conceptsTargeted exercises to build fluency with variables, loops, functions, regular expressions, and moreReal Python scripts to run, tweak, and debugProjects that automate common tasks like organizing files, backing up data, and scheduling programsFull working code for every project so you can check your work and learn by exampleWith over 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Automate the Boring Stuff with Python has become the go-to guide for learning Python. This workbook gives you the structure, feedback, and smart reinforcement to go from reading code to writing it with confidence.
Don't Surrender Your Thinking
Are you thinking with AI, or letting it think for you?Don't Surrender Your Thinking is a clear and practical guide for anyone who wants to stay thoughtful and capable in an age of automation.AI's danger is not its power. It is its seduction.Because it writes fluently and confidently, people begin to trust it without question. When that happens, human judgement weakens, and that is when we lose our edge.This book helps you stay alert, creative, and in control.Through a simple but powerful framework called the HAHAH Method, you will learn how to think with technology without letting it think for you.The HAHAH Method: - Human Intent: Be clear about purpose and outcome- AI Draft: Generate quickly and explore options- Human Intervention: Add experience, context, and care- AI Revision: Test and refine ideas- Human Judgement: Decide what stands and what mattersYou will learn how to: - Keep your judgement sharp when tools seem confident- Recognise when automation leads you astray- Build habits of reflection that protect your independenceWritten in plain English by John Bennett, an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience guiding companies through technological change, this book is a practical guide to staying human in the age of intelligent machines."Finally! A book that shows how you can use AI in a smart way, without losing what makes you human."Sara Davies, entrepreneur and broadcaster"An essential guide to working with AI without losing what makes you valuable."Dwain McDonald, former CEO, DPD UKBuy it now and keep your clarity, confidence, and curiosity intact in the age of AI.
Large Language Models
An in-depth history of Large Language Models--and what their ubiquity, disruption, and creativity mean from a wider sociopolitical perspective. In November 2022, ChatGPT swept the globe with a mixed frenzy of excitement and anxiety. Was this a step closer to reaching singularity or just another marvel in machine learning? Author Stephan Raaijmakers provides a comprehensive introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs), describing what exactly they are capable of from a technical and creative standpoint. This concise volume covers everything from the architecture of LLM neural networks to the limitations of LLMs to how our governments can regulate this technology. In explaining how exactly LLMs learn from data sets, Raaijmakers defangs the more sensational arguments we may be familiar with. Instead, he offers a more grounded approach to how this groundbreaking--and increasingly ubiquitous--form of artificial intelligence will shape our society for years to come.
Networking for System Administrators
"One of the best technical writers in the networking and security environments." - Midwest Book ReviewStop waiting for the network team!If basic TCP/IP was hard, network administrators couldn't do it. Servers give sysadmins a incredible visibility into the network-once they know how to unlock it.Most sysadmins don't need to understand window scaling, or the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 echo requests, or other intricacies of the TCP/IP protocols. You need only enough to deploy your own applications and get easy support from the network team.This book teaches you: How modern networks really workThe essentials of TCP/IPThe core of IPv4 and IPv6The right tools to diagnose network problems, and how to use themTroubleshooting everything from the physical wire to DNSHow to see the traffic you send and receiveConnectivity testingHow to communicate with your network team to quickly resolve problemsA sysadmin doesn't need to know the innards of TCP/IP, but knowing enough to diagnose your own network issues will transforms a good sysadmin into a great one.The first edition of Networking for System Administrators unlocked networking for hundreds of thousands of sysadmins. This second edition promises the same, and more!
The Monumental Elden Ring
The result of a joint work between the creators of Dark Souls and the mind of George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones), combined with an impressive seven years of development, Elden Ring is an extraordinary adventure. It's a monument whose gameplay and thematic depth are revealed over hundreds of hours of play and beyond fiction; Elden Ring is the source of long and fascinating discussions. After co-writing the best-selling Dark Souls: Beyond the Grave, Sylvain Romieu continues his investigation into the intricacies of FromSoftware's creations. He uncovers the behind-the-scenes development of Elden Ring and the evolution of its game design, before turning his attention to the most important part: the meticulous deciphering of the lore and its thematic interweavings that make it the new benchmark for dark fantasy.
Advancements in Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics
Mathematics and physics are basic natural sciences. They are the root of almost all processes in nature and technology. There are a large number of situations where these two sciences can offer the best models and most appropriate explanations for natural processes or technological problems.This Special Issue Reprint presents various methods and new solutions to explain the nature of matter, biophysical systems, and systems in technical sciences in the frame of overall reality, using the latest achievements in applied mathematics and computational physics. The focus is on new results and solutions in contemporary applied mathematics, algebra, mathematical logic, graph theory, fractals, chaos theory, numerical mathematics, mathematical physics, as well as the latest results in experimental physics, computational physics, and physical electronics for problems in nature, technology, technics, and electronics.This Special Issue Reprint covers a broad range of topics to provide new insights into the exploration of the world of electronics, physical electronics, nuclear and hyper-nuclear physics, nanotechnology, material science, photonics and photovoltaics, cosmology, genomics, and nature.
Web Programming with Go, Second Edition
This is a new edition of "Web Programming with Go" and it's designed to help both entry-level and professional developers build and launch functional web applications using Go's core libraries. Every chapter gives you practical lessons, from setting up Go projects and building strong backend routes to frontend-backend integration, session management, authentication, concurrency, and connecting external APIs.This book is a hands-on way to learn key skills like testing, logging, error handling and performance tuning, all explained in simple, direct language. The real code and examples make it easy to understand and use the concepts. It covers nearly every major aspect of Go web development, but keeps examples straightforward and avoids complex edge cases, making it ideal for learners and practitioners who want clarity and reliable progress. You'll learn to structure projects, design backend services, manage sessions, secure authentication, and integrate external APIs with step-by-step Bookstore examples. It's got clear, practical techniques for routing, concurrency, testing, logging, performance and error handling, and it uses code that's easy to understand and explanations that are easy to follow.Basically, this book looks at modern Go features without getting into complicated or niche scenarios, making the lessons useful for real projects. This edition makes it easy for you to get from setup to deployment by focusing on simplicity over unnecessary detail.Key FeaturesGet your web projects sorted with Go, using organised code, a modular design, and real-world workflows.You'll build, secure and test RESTful APIs using Go's net/http, Gorilla Mux and JSON best practices.Put in place user authentication, role-based access, and strong password protection to make sure your users have a safe experience.Get the front end and back end talking to each other by having clear API contracts and simple JSON data interchange practices.Use Go's concurrency tools to boost performance, scale up data fetching, and avoid deadlocks.Mock databases, APIs, and dependencies for fast, isolated, and reliable automated test routines.Set up session management, secure cookies, and resilient authentication flows to keep users logged in.Keep an eye on, log and trace application events to quickly find and fix problems.Use Go's HTTP client patterns to integrate payment gateways, external APIs, and third-party services.Come up with easy-to-understand error messages and stick to the standard incident response plans.Table of ContentIntroduction to Web Development in GoStructuring Go Web ApplicationHandling HTTP Requests and RoutingTemplating and Rendering ContentInteraction with DatabasesConcurrency in GoSessions, Authentication, and AuthorizationFrontend and Backend CommunicationTesting and Debugging
Fixed Point Theory and Fractals
In recent decades, fractal theory has proven to be extremely useful for the modelling of a great quantity of natural and social phenomena. Its fields of application range from biotechnology to financial markets, for instance.Fractal geometry builds a bridge between classical geometry and modern analysis. The static models of the old geometry are enriched with the dynamics of an infinite iterative process, where the outputs are not merely points but more sophisticated geometric objects and structures. A fractal set can be described in very different ways, but the current mathematical research tends to define a fractal as the fixed point of an operator on the space of compact subsets of a space of a metric type. Iterated function systems provide a way of constructing an operator of this kind, and a procedure for the approximation of its fixed points. Thus, the relationships between fractal and fixed-point theories are deep and increasingly intricate.This Reprint is aimed at emphasizing the relationships between both fields, including their theoretical and their applied aspects.
Transforming UX Design with OpenAI Canvas
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept - it is actively reshaping the way we create, interact, and design digital experiences. OpenAI Canvas: Enhancing the UX Design Process explores the transformative impact of OpenAI's innovations on UX design, research, and accessibility. Written by UX expert and researcher Okpala Blessing, this insightful book dives deep into the intersection of generative AI and inclusive design, offering fresh perspectives for designers, researchers, and tech enthusiasts. As AI becomes an integral part of design workflows, professionals must navigate new challenges and opportunities. This book takes a close look at how AI is revolutionizing design thinking, content generation, and user research while addressing its ethical implications. It provides a thoughtful discussion on the role of AI in creating more inclusive digital experiences and how designers can harness these advancements responsibly. Through real-world applications, expert insights, and a forward-looking perspective, OpenAI Canvas serves as an essential resource for UX professionals, AI researchers, and product designers. Whether you are integrating AI into your workflow, studying its impact on human-centered design, or leading AI-driven innovation, this book offers the knowledge and strategies needed to stay ahead in an ever-evolving field. Beyond the technical aspects, OpenAI Canvas delves into the human side of AI-driven design, exploring how these tools can enhance creativity, streamline complex processes, and foster collaboration between designers and AI systems. It also highlights the importance of ethical AI practices, ensuring that advancements in technology lead to more accessible and inclusive digital experiences for diverse users. Engaging, insightful, and deeply relevant, OpenAI Canvas goes beyond academic discourse - it is a visionary guide to the future of AI-powered UX design.
Networking for System Administrators
"One of the best technical writers in the networking and security environments." - Midwest Book ReviewStop waiting for the network team!If basic TCP/IP was hard, network administrators couldn't do it. Servers give sysadmins a incredible visibility into the network-once they know how to unlock it.Most sysadmins don't need to understand window scaling, or the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 echo requests, or other intricacies of the TCP/IP protocols. You need only enough to deploy your own applications and get easy support from the network team.This book teaches you: How modern networks really workThe essentials of TCP/IPThe core of IPv4 and IPv6The right tools to diagnose network problems, and how to use themTroubleshooting everything from the physical wire to DNSHow to see the traffic you send and receiveConnectivity testingHow to communicate with your network team to quickly resolve problemsA sysadmin doesn't need to know the innards of TCP/IP, but knowing enough to diagnose your own network issues will transforms a good sysadmin into a great one.The first edition of Networking for System Administrators unlocked networking for hundreds of thousands of sysadmins. This second edition promises the same, and more!
Unveiling the Evolution of Generative AI (GAI)
""Unveiling the Evolution of Generative AI (GAI): A Comprehensive & Investigative Analysis towards LLM Models (2021-2025) and Beyond"" is a groundbreaking exploration into the rapid advancements and transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI). Authored by Zarif Bin Akhtar, this meticulously researched manuscript delves into the cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping industries, from natural language processing and computer vision to multimodal AI systems. The book provides an in-depth analysis of state-of-the-art models like GPT-3.5, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Google's Gemini, highlighting their capabilities in generating human-like text, realistic images, and even complex simulations. Beyond the technical innovations, the manuscript critically examines the ethical, societal, and regulatory challenges posed by GAI, including issues of bias, misinformation, and job displacement. It also explores the future trajectory of AI, offering insights into self-supervised learning, multimodal integration, and the potential for AI to revolutionize fields such as healthcare, creative industries, and autonomous systems. Rich with case studies, experimental analyses, and forward-looking perspectives, this book is an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers navigating the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a tech innovator, or a concerned citizen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge to understand and harness the power of generative AI responsibly. Prepare to embark on a journey through the past, present, and future of AI, as this book unveils the profound impact of generative technologies on human-computer interactions and the broader societal implications of this technological revolution.
The Investigator's Guide to Online Research & OSINT
The Investigator's Guide to Online Research & OSINT is an essential, practical reference for modern-day investigators, researchers, and analysts navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital intelligence. Authored by former British Transport Police detective Tony Bennett, MSc, this comprehensive guide offers a UK-focused perspective on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), blending professional experience with current best practices in online research and cyber investigations.Drawing on decades of experience in frontline law enforcement and high-tech crime units, Tony demystifies OSINT with clear, methodical instructions and real-world examples tailored for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Whether you're working in law enforcement, compliance, corporate investigations, journalism, or private research, this guide equips you with the tools to collect, verify, and analyse open-source data legally and ethically.
Transforming Digital Healthcare with AI
AI and emerging technologies are revolutionizing digital healthcare, transforming everything from diagnostics and treatment to data security and smart hospital systems. Transforming Digital Healthcare with AI explores the profound impact of AI, data science, and smart technologies in shaping the future of healthcare. This book delves into cutting-edge innovations such as quantum computing, blockchain, digital twins, and telehealth, offering insights into how these advancements are enhancing efficiency, security, and patient outcomes. Bringing together critical discussions on automation, privacy, and ethical AI, this book provides a comprehensive view of the digital healthcare landscape. Whether you're a healthcare professional, technologist, policymaker, or researcher, this essential read unpacks the opportunities, challenges, and transformative potential of AI-driven digital healthcare.
Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, 3rd Edition
The Special Issue, Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, belonging to the section Control Theory and Mechanics of the Journal Mathematics, publishes original research papers involving advanced simulation and modeling techniques.The present reprint, "Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, 3rd Edition" contains 8 papers accepted after peer review by recognized specialists in the field. The papers address different topics in engineering that use modeling and optimization as well as experimental and numerical methods based on state-of-the art devices and software. The subjects of the papers address technical problems such as error mitigation in ultra-wide-band range measurements, trajectory control of differential drive mobile robots, motion controllers for the trajectory of mobile robots, propellant distribution optimization in space exploration missions, modeling trafic flow as a tool for vehicle adaptive cruise control systems, monitoring vehicle convoys using a drone-based platooning system, communication and navigation systems for Earth-Moon communication and rover movement on the Moon's surface and solving optimal control problems using a new state parametrization method.We hope that the papers selected for this issue will attract a significant audience in the scientific community and will further stimulate research involving modeling and simulation in mathematical physics and in engineering.
Spiking Meets ANN
In this groundbreaking work, Mohamed Azharudeen M. introduces a novel Spiking Transformer architecture that fuses Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) with modern transformer-based language models, creating a hybrid AI capable of multimodal text generation with unprecedented energy efficiency. By replacing traditional self-attention with a spike-driven recurrent mechanism (Spiking RWKV) and integrating CLIP embeddings for vision-language tasks, this architecture brings the biological efficiency of spiking neurons to the power of deep learning. Through rigorous experimentation, this monograph explores the mathematical foundations, training methodologies, and performance benchmarks of the model, demonstrating its ability to generate coherent text while reducing computation through event-driven neural processing. Real-world applications span robotics, edge AI, low-power computing, and neuromorphic hardware-where energy efficiency is paramount. With a vision toward next-generation AI, this work pioneers a new paradigm in language modeling, proving that spikes and transformers can work together to build more efficient, intelligent systems.
Anomaly Detection and Risk Mitigation
""In the digital era, intelligence is not just about data-it's about detecting the unseen, predicting the uncertain, and securing the inevitable."" Pawan Kumar Badhan Anomaly Detection & Risk Mitigation: AI Solutions for Cloud & Finance In today's digital age, ensuring security and operational stability is more critical than ever. Anomaly Detection & Risk Mitigation: AI Solutions for Cloud & Finance explores cutting-edge machine learning techniques to detect anomalies, prevent failures, and mitigate financial risks in real-time. This book provides a comprehensive guide to AI-driven anomaly detection, covering cloud infrastructure monitoring, cybersecurity threats, fraud detection, and predictive risk management. With case studies, real-world datasets, and advanced algorithms like support vector machines (SVM), random forests, and isolation forests, this book equips readers with the tools to build intelligent, automated solutions. Key Topics Include: - AI-powered cloud monitoring and security enhancement - Fraud detection and risk mitigation strategies in finance - Supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques - Real-time data analysis for proactive decision-making - Case studies and industry applications Authored by Mr. Pawan Kumar Badhan, Dr. Umesh Sehgal, and Dr. Vivek Mittal, this book is an essential resource for data scientists, cybersecurity professionals, cloud engineers, and financial analysts looking to harness AI for anomaly detection and risk management.
AI-Integrated Business Analytics for SMEs
In today's fast-paced digital economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face the challenge of leveraging data and artificial intelligence to stay competitive. AI-Integrated Business Analytics for SMEs: A Practical Framework provides a step-by-step guide to transforming business operations with AI-driven analytics, making data a strategic asset rather than a complex burden. Drawing from real-world case studies and proven methodologies, this book introduces the DAIAM Framework, a structured approach designed specifically for SMEs to adopt, integrate, and scale AI-powered analytics without the need for massive budgets or technical expertise. From sales forecasting and inventory optimization to financial reporting and customer segmentation, this book offers practical insights, actionable strategies, and tangible results to help SMEs unlock the power of AI. Whether you're a business owner, analyst, or consultant, this book will equip you with the tools to navigate AI adoption, overcome implementation challenges, and build a data-driven, future-ready enterprise.
AI Across Boundaries
Unveiling Insights: Machine Learning in Safety and Sports In this pioneering book, Ankush Kumar examines how machine learning is revolutionizing two different but equally important fields: sports analytics and human safety. In order to improve personal safety and senior care, the first research study, ""Computer Vision-Based Fall Detection for Enhancing Safety in Daily Living Activities,"" explores the use of AI-powered vision systems to identify and prevent falls. The second study, ""Analyzing Changing Trends in Ashes Test Cricket,"" offers a distinctive viewpoint on the development of one of the most cherished cricket rivalries in the world by using a data-driven methodology to identify changes in player commitment, audience preferences, and sentiment analysis. This book is essential reading for researchers, data scientists, and sports fans who want to understand more about how machine learning is influencing safety and sports in the future. It combines state-of-the-art AI techniques, practical applications, and perceptive analysis.
Mastering Dynamic Authentication
This book delves into Dynamic Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA), a cutting-edge approach designed to safeguard sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. It provides an in-depth comparison between online and offline dynamic KBA techniques, evaluating how each method leverages personalized, behavior-driven questions to significantly enhance security measures. Unlike traditional static KBA, which relies on fixed questions and answers, dynamic KBA offers a more robust defense by adapting to users' unique behavioral patterns and real-time context, such as their location, device usage, or interaction history. The book emphasizes the superior security benefits of dynamic KBA over its static counterpart, which is vulnerable to common threats such as phishing attacks and data breaches. By incorporating dynamic elements, such as time-sensitive or activity-related questions, dynamic KBA creates a more fluid and challenging barrier for cyber attackers. The book also explores the practical applications of dynamic KBA in key sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. These industries, which handle highly sensitive data, benefit significantly from enhanced security protocols, as dynamic KBA can help prevent unauthorized access and protect against identity theft, fraud, and data breaches. Additionally, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the operational mechanisms of both online and offline dynamic KBA methods. It discusses the technological and infrastructural challenges associated with implementing these methods, such as ensuring user convenience while maintaining high levels of security. This book aims to contribute valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital asset protection, highlighting the future potential and challenges of dynamic knowledge-based authentication.
