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This book is intended for business professionals that want to understand the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence, their applications and limitations. Built as a collaborative effort between academia and the industry, this book bridges the gap between theory and business application, demystifying AI through fundamental concepts and industry examples. The reader will find here an overview of the different AI techniques to search, plan, reason, learn, adapt, understand and interact. The book covers the two traditional paradigms in AI: the statistical and data-driven AI systems, which learn and perform by ingesting millions of data points into machine learning algorithms, and the consciously modelled AI systems, known as symbolic AI systems, which use explicit symbols to represent the world and make conclusions. Rather than opposing those two paradigms, the book will also show how those different fields can complement each other.

All royalties go to a charity.

“Demystifying AI reveals its true power: not as a mysterious force, but as a tool for human progress, accessible to all who seek to understand it.”

Dr. Barak Chizi, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, KBC Group

iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers iOS 18 and shows you how to:

Written in larger type than our standard books and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone – so you don’t have to ask the kids!

Covers iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Max

Discover the joy of using an iPad with iPad with iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 14th edition – updated for iPadOS 18.

Written in larger type than our standard books, iPad for Seniors in easy steps will help seniors learn and enjoy key iPad features with confidence and ease:

No need to ask the kids for help anymore!

Just as the AutoCAD software continues to be improved and perfected, so does the Beginning AutoCAD® Exercise Workbook. This work is truly the ideal package from which to learn AutoCAD, whether you’re a complete beginner, or simply learning about the latest features.

The new AutoCAD 2022 software includes features such as Installer, which reduces the number of steps needed for the initial install, Share Current Drawing, allowing other users to view or edit a drawing in the online AutoCAD Web application, and Trace, encouraging collaboration on drawing changes using the AutoCAD Web and Mobile apps. Readers can download the provided templates used for drawings in the book from the Industrial Press website.

Expert author duo Shrock and Heather share their knowledge with students and instructors, including plenty of inside tips and dozens of exercises to help users get comfortable and see real progress. 

New and/or Improved Features in Beginning AutoCAD 2022:

• Redesigned Start Tab—There are three main sections that provide access to recent work, enabling users to carry on where they left off, and offering them access to online saved drawing files. (Included in Lesson 1)
• Count—The new Count feature allows users to count the instances of objects and Blocks that are placed in their drawing. (Included in Lesson 29)
• Floating Drawing Tabs—Users can now drag a drawing file Tab from the main AutoCAD application window to make it a separate drawing file window. This is extremely useful for those with two or more monitors. (Included in Lesson 2)

SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction for students. Little or no prior experience is needed to benefit from this liberally-illustrated work. Use the book in any educational setting from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and vocational / technical schools and industrial training centers. The book is also a reliable reference on the job. It functions well as a self-study manual. Authors Valentino and DiZinno have carefully and thoughtfully arranged the contents in a clear, logical sequence.

Many hundreds of well-drawn visuals supplant wordy explanations, demonstrating the power of the software. Many learning aids are included throughout the 500-page book.

Features

• Strong graphical illustrations rather than long text and definitions are emphasized. Key definitions are boxed in.
• Examples provide step-by-step instructions, supported with excellent graphics.
• Needless cross-referencing has been eliminated. Each example is presented with all explanations appearing on the same page.
• Exercises are presented at the ends of chapters
• A CD provided with the text contains files that are keyed in sequence to the selected examples. Students can follow interactively when learning the procedure with the concepts presented in the text.
• The text contains exercises and materials that are key to preparing students for the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. Appendix B contains a complete key and sample exam solutions.

Mo Gawdat, autor bestseller y exdirector ejecutivo de Google, denuncia en La inteligencia que asusta los peligros de la evolución descontrolada de la inteligencia artificial y propone un modelo para protegernos a nosotros mismos, a quienes amamos y al planeta.

«La tecnología está llevando a la humanidad a una situación de riesgo sin precedentes. Este libro no es para los ingenieros que escriben el código ni para los políticos que prometen regularla. Este libro es para ti: lo creas o no, eres el único que puede solucionar esta situación.» —Mo Gawdat

La inteligencia artificial tiene ventaja sobre los humanos: puede procesar información a la velocidad de la luz y llevar a cabo tareas específicas sin distraerse, además de predecir resultados futuros o de ver ángulos que se nos escapan. Entonces, ¿cómo es que tiene tantos fallos o responde de formas tan peligrosas?

La respuesta somos nosotros: los usuarios diseñamos los algoritmos que definen cómo funciona el sistema, y la información que la IA procesa imita nuestros comportamientos. La inteligencia que asusta descubriremos cómo corregir la trayectoria a la que nos encaminamos para poder asegurar que la IA del futuro trabaje a nuestro favor.

Gawdat se basa en su amplia experiencia para enseñarnos —y enseñar a las máquinas— cómo podemos vivir mejor y mostrarnos qué podemos hacer para protegernos a nosotros mismos, a nuestros seres queridos y al propio planeta. Porque el futuro está en nuestras manos.

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Mo Gawdat, bestselling author and former CEO of Google, denounces in The Intelligence That Scares the dangers of the uncontrolled evolution of artificial intelligence and proposes a model to protect ourselves, those we love and the planet.

"Technology is leading humanity to a situation of unprecedented risk. This book is not for the engineers who write the code or for the politicians who promise to regulate it. This book is for you: believe it or not, you are the only one who can solve this situation." —Mo Gawdat

Artificial intelligence has an advantage over humans: it can process information at the speed of light and carry out specific tasks without being distracted, as well as predict future outcomes or see angles that escape us. So how is it that it has so many flaws or responds in such dangerous ways?

The answer is us: users design the algorithms that define how the system works, and the information that AI processes mimics our behaviors. The intelligence that scares us will discover how to correct the trajectory we are heading towards in order to ensure that the AI of the future works in our favor.

Gawdat draws on his extensive experience to teach us—and machines—how we can live better and show us what we can do to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and the planet itself. Because the future is in our hands.

Nadie puede negar que estamos viviendo la era de la inteligencia artificial: está en nuestros teléfonos, computadoras, cuentas bancarias, vehículos, electrodomésticos… y la lista sigue y sigue, pues es un hecho que la IA continúa expandiéndose en cada rincón. Sin embargo, de todo lo que se ha dicho sobre ella y con todo lo que se encuentra en internet, parece mentira que aún existan vacíos informativos que se llenan con especulación.

Paola Villarreal, una de las cien mujeres más influyentes del mundo según la BBC y creadora de «Data for Justice», explica en esta obra todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la IA: qué es, cómo llegó al mundo, a dónde va, cuánto nos beneficiamos con ella, y lo más importante: ¿nos sustituirá algún día?

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No one can deny that we are living in the age of artificial intelligence: it is in our phones, computers, bank accounts, vehicles, appliances... and the list goes on and on, as it is a fact that AI continues to expand in every corner. However, from everything that has been said about her and with everything that is found on the internet, it seems incredible that there are still information gaps that are filled with speculation.

Paola Villarreal, one of the hundred most influential women in the world according to the BBC and creator of "Data for Justice", explains in this book everything you need to know about AI: what it is, how it came into the world, where it goes, how much we benefit from it, and most importantly: will it ever replace us?

Mosaic of Minds offers thought-provoking discussions on how to develop ethical AI that benefits humanity. As AI proliferates, complex philosophical questions about right versus wrong emerge, raising concerns about potential harms. However, renowned AI experts argue that open debate and collaboration between diverse perspectives can uncover solutions hidden in differences.

Drawing from conversations with pioneers across academic, corporate, and policy realms, NCSOFT CEO Songyee Yoon makes a compelling case that AI should augment, not replace, humanity. She explores how engineers can adopt ethical reasoning, philosophers can engage the public, and computer science education can instill responsible innovation. Ultimately, Mosaic of Minds encourages cooperative efforts to create AI that solves problems, assists people, and advances society ethically. It provides an insightful framework for the peaceful coexistence of humans and intelligent machines in a new era guided by moral progress.

You wake up and find out that you’re being targeted for blackmail by a “one night stand” you met online, that your child has been abducted by your ex-wife, or that your accountant has been embezzling from you.
You don’t know how to solve such problems—or even where to begin.
You might even be too embarrassed to seek help. These are the calls Private Investigator Daniel Weiss receives. Handling bad takes skill— skill that combines the classic methods of private investigation with modern, cutting-edge developments in digital forensics. In HANDLING BAD, Weiss delves into the flourishing digital realm of cyber based criminal activity in order to provide examples of threats that may lurk closer to home than you think.

Axiom Business Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner in Networking The Secrets Behind Creating Compelling Conversation and Powerful Podcasts

They say talk is cheap—but podcasting is currently a billion-dollar business. Now Joe Pardavila reveals how you can create the kind of conversations that draw both audiences and applause. Drawing on his many years as a radio host on a top-rated radio show in the New York City area, Joe shares a bevy of illuminating anecdotes featuring such superstars as Taylor Swift, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer, and Chris Martin that demonstrate how the right communication skills can create magic moments—while the wrong ones can derail an entire conversation. He’ll also show you how learning comedy improv techniques actually aids interviews. And, by the way, what you’ll learn in Good Listen doesn’t just apply to podcasting. Joe’s mastery of “talking the talk” can work wonders in your personal life as well. If your everyday interactions aren’t sparking your relationships, you’ll discover how to not only find common ground with others but also create bonding opportunities that can carry you far in work, love, and life.

Stay connected, stay confident – with Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition at hand!

Laptops open up a world of possibilities, and you can use them anywhere! Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition is your friendly guide to getting started and making the most of your laptop, especially mastering the key features of Windows 11. You’ll learn how to:

Perfect for beginners – empowering for all!

Rust Programming in easy steps introduces all the features of the Rust programming language, using worked example programs.

Rust is still an immature language and sees a major release every six years. Rust 2024 was released in February 2025, and is the version of the language that this book will deal with. The language differences are slight. Of greater concern is the library of “crates” that support more advanced features. Many of these are either not in place or not stable enough to be relied on. In particular, no one crate has emerged that provides a desktop GUI interface. Therefore, all the examples in this book will be for command-line, text-based programs.

The book includes two full example programs taken from areas where Rust has seen significant use: web back-end and embedded development. The latter requires that the reader obtain an Arduino and a few electronic components. This optional project need not cost more than around £10.

Rust Programming in easy steps is intended for experienced programmers and is not suitable for beginners. It gives detailed information for Windows, but as the book is aimed at developers with experience of other languages, Linux and MacOS users should find the book useful but it won't be quite as streamlined as for a Windows user.

Covers Rust 2024, which was released in February 2025.

Features:

• Includes a companion disc with all of the “Hands-On” files needed to complete the chapter projects and all the images from the text
• Introduces you to programming Microsoft Excel 2019

Features:

• Includes a wide range of applications to artificial intelligence, machine learning, industry, science, medicine, transportation, civil infrastructure, and security
• Covers a large number of topics encountered in hardware architecture, software algorithms, applications, advancements in processors and sensors.

Features:

• Includes a companion disc with all of the “Hands-On” files needed to complete the chapter projects and all the images from the text (also available from the publisher by emailing info@merclearning.com)
• Introduces you to programming Microsoft Access 2019

With many recent advances in data science, we have many more tools and techniques available for data analysts to extract information from data sets. This book will assist data analysts to move up from simple tools such as Excel for descriptive analytics to answer more sophisticated questions using machine learning. Most of the exercises use R and Python, but rather than focus on coding algorithms, the book employs interactive interfaces to these tools to perform the analysis. Using the CRISP-DM data mining standard, the early chapters cover conducting the preparatory steps in data mining: translating business information needs into framed analytical questions and data preparation. The Jamovi and the JASP interfaces are used with R and the Orange3 data mining interface with Python. Where appropriate, Voyant and other open-source programs are used for text analytics. The techniques covered in this book range from basic descriptive statistics, such as summarization and tabulation, to more sophisticated predictive techniques, such as linear and logistic regression, clustering, classification, and text analytics. Includes companion files with case study files, solution spreadsheets, data sets and charts, etc. from the book.

Features:

• Covers basic descriptive statistics, such as summarization and tabulation, to more sophisticated predictive techniques, such as linear and logistic regression, clustering, classification, and text analytics
• Uses R, Python, Jamovi and JASP interfaces, and the Orange3 data mining interface
• Includes companion files with the case study files from the book, solution spreadsheets, data sets, etc.