Unlocking Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners ($50.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
A fun and practical guide to learning Python with a special focus on data science, web scraping, and web applications. In Unlocking Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, veteran software engineer, educator, and author Ryan Mitchell delivers an intuitive, engaging, and practical roadmap to Python programming. The author walks you through the vocabulary, tools, foundational knowledge, and occasional pop-culture references you’ll need to hone your skills with this popular programming language. You’ll learn how to install and run Python on your own machine, get up and coding with the language quickly, and best practices for programming both independently and in the workplace. You’ll also find: Key concepts in computer and data science explained from the ground up. Advanced Python topics such as logging, unit testing, multiprocessing, and interacting with databases. Introductions to some of Python’s most popular third-party libraries: Flask, Django, Scrapy, Scikit-Learn, Numpy, and Pandas. Amusing anecdotes from the trenches of industry. Perfect for tech-savvy professionals at any stage of their careers who are interested in diving into Python programming. Unlocking Python is also a must-read for readers who work in a technical role but are interested in getting more directly involved with programming, as well as non-Python programmers who want to apply their technical skill to a new language.
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Be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation with Microsoft Security Copilot, where advanced AI tackles the intricate challenges of digital defense. This book unveils Security Copilot’s powerful features, from AI-powered analytics revolutionizing security operations to comprehensive orchestration tools streamlining incident response and threat management. Through real-world case studies and frontline stories, you’ll learn how to truly harness AI advancements and unlock the full potential of Security Copilot within the expansive Microsoft ecosystem. Designed for security professionals navigating increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, this book equips you with the skills to accelerate threat detection and investigation, refine your security processes, and optimize cyber defense strategies. By the end of this book, you’ll have become a Security Copilot ninja, confidently crafting effective prompts, designing promptbooks, creating custom plugins, and integrating logic apps for enhanced automation.
GenAI on AWS: A Practical Approach to Building Generative AI Applications on AWS ($60.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
The definitive guide to leveraging AWS for generative AI. GenAI on AWS: A Practical Approach to Building Generative AI Applications on AWS is an essential guide for anyone looking to dive into the world of generative AI with the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Crafted by a team of experienced cloud and software engineers, this book offers a direct path to developing innovative AI applications. It lays down a hands-on roadmap filled with actionable strategies, enabling you to write secure, efficient, and reliable generative AI applications utilizing the latest AI capabilities on AWS. This comprehensive guide starts with the basics, making it accessible to both novices and seasoned professionals. You’ll explore the history of artificial intelligence, understand the fundamentals of machine learning, and get acquainted with deep learning concepts. It also demonstrates how to harness AWS’s extensive suite of generative AI tools effectively. Through practical examples and detailed explanations, the book empowers you to bring your generative AI projects to life on the AWS platform. In the book, you’ll: Gain invaluable insights from practicing cloud and software engineers on developing cutting-edge generative AI applications using AWS. Discover beginner-friendly introductions to AI and machine learning, coupled with advanced techniques for leveraging AWS’s AI tools. Learn from a resource that’s ideal for a broad audience, from technical professionals like cloud engineers and software developers to non-technical business leaders looking to innovate with AI. Whether you’re a cloud engineer, software developer, business leader, or simply an AI enthusiast, Gen AI on AWS is your gateway to mastering generative AI development on AWS. Seize this opportunity for an enduring competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Embark on your journey to building practical, impactful AI applications by grabbing a copy today.
The Infinite Retina: Navigate Spatial Computing, Augmented and Mixed Reality, and the next tech revolution , Second Edition ($27.99 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
What is Spatial Computing, and why are companies like Tesla, Apple, and Meta investing billions into it? In The Infinite Retina, Irena Cronin and Robert Scoble explore how spatial computing–where humans and machines interact in a digital–physical space–has progressed beyond theory into real-world applications. This second edition has many substantial updates, including two new chapters on the relevance of Generative AI in Spatial Computing and a new chapter on the impact of Apple Vision Pro. Each existing chapter has been updated to have the most current information and commentary. The book offers a fresh look at seven major industries, including healthcare and retail, featuring updated case studies, expert commentary, and real-world examples. Additionally, it addresses crucial risks and challenges, such as data privacy, automation’s impact on employment, and ethical concerns. This edition moves beyond speculation to critically analyze what Spatial Computing means for businesses and individuals today.
Designing Momentum: A Big Goal Blueprint for Transforming Everyday Moments into Massive Success ($17.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
Master life’s pivotal moments to create a legacy of unstoppable momentum Discover how Brant Menswar’s Designing Momentum can transform your life by teaching you to capture and harness the power of everyday moments. In a world where uncertainty reigns, this motivational guide provides the mindsets and strategies you need for lasting personal and professional growth. Designing Momentum is your practical guide to recognizing and leveraging life’s transformational moments for maximum impact. Through engaging stories and actionable advice, Menswar shows you how to use Moment Momentum to propel yourself toward your goals, creating a legacy worth remembering. Inside the book: Adopt the WITWAW Mindset: Cultivate a “What If There Was A Way” approach to turn probabilities into possibilities. Harness the BUMP Framework: Build momentum through belonging, understanding, meaning, and purpose. Leverage the power of OGREs: Unleash moments filled with an Overwhelming Gut Reaction of Emotion for tremendous impact. Designing Momentum is perfect for anyone seeking to elevate their life from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or simply someone who desires personal growth and greater fulfillment, this book will guide you toward realizing your potential one moment at a time.
Stakeholder Whispering: Uncover What People Need Before Doing What They Ask ($21.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time
Learn to uncover what your managers, clients, customers and other stakeholders need before doing what they ask. People don’t know what they need. The wants we communicate to others are shaped by our subconscious and the familiar, and limited by what we think is possible. But they don’t always reflect our actual needs. In Stakeholder Whispering: Uncover What People Need Before Doing What They Ask, author Bill Shander demonstrates how to get from your stakeholders’ “order”-what they’re asking for-to what they really need. You’ll learn how to uncover the needs and desires of your clients, colleagues, bosses, customers, and other stakeholders based on what they ask for and how they ask for it, and how to deliver products and services that meet those needs. Inside the book: Help your stakeholders accomplish their goals and make the best decisions possible by helping them see what they really need. Shift from executing on tactics driven by others’ commands, to strategic action driven by underlying needs. Transform your organization from one filled with “order-takers” into one where people work collaboratively to meet goal-oriented requirements. Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Stakeholder Whispering will also earn a place on the bookshelves of entrepreneurs, founders, designers, product and project managers, UX experts, data and business analysts, and anyone else hoping to better meet the expectations of their coworkers, managers, clients, and customers.
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