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  Nineteen Reservoirs - On Their...

  Lucy Sante

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  Without the nineteen upstate reservoirs that supply its water, New York City as we know it would not exist today. 
   
   
   
  From 1907 to 1967, a network of reservoirs and aqueducts was built across more than one million acres in upstate New York, including Greene, Delaware, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. This feat of engineering served to meet New York City's ever-increasing need for water, sustaining its inhabitants and cementing it as a center of industry. West of the Hudson, it meant that twenty-six villages, with their farms, forest lands, orchards, and quarries, were bought for a fraction of their value, demolished, and submerged, profoundly altering ecosystems in ways we will never fully appreciate. 
   
   
   
  This paradox of victory and loss is at the heart of Nineteen Reservoirs, Lucy Sante's meticulous account of how New York City secured its seemingly limitless fresh water supply, and why it cannot be taken for granted. In inimitable form, Sante plumbs the historical record to surface forgotten archives and images, bringing lost places back to life on the page. Her immaculately calibrated sensitivity honors both perspectives on New York City's reservoir system and helps us understand the full import of its creation.

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  Hacking API - Navigating the...

  James Ferry

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  In the interconnected world of modern technology, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the unseen threads that weave together software systems, enabling seamless interaction between diverse platforms. However, this integration also opens up numerous avenues for potential security threats. "Hacking API: Navigating the Intricacies of API Security and Ethical Hacking" is an essential guide designed to arm IT professionals, security enthusiasts, and developers with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand, test, and secure APIs against these threats. 
  This book delves deep into the architecture of APIs across various protocols like REST, SOAP, and GraphQL, highlighting their inherent vulnerabilities and demonstrating how these can be exploited ethically to strengthen security measures. It begins with a foundational overview of API technology—explaining its importance, functionality, and pivotal role in today’s digital ecosystem. 
  As you progress through the chapters, you'll be introduced to the common vulnerabilities as highlighted by the OWASP API Top 10, complete with recent examples and case studies of notable API breaches that shook the tech world. This not only illustrates the potential impacts of attacks but also sets the stage for the subsequent sections on ethical hacking. 
  With hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and expert advice, this book ensures that by the time you turn the last page, you’ll be better prepared to navigate the complexities of API security. Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing skills or start your journey into the world of ethical hacking, "Hacking API" serves as your indispensable companion in the quest to make the digital world a safer place. 
   

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  Important Astronauts Cosmonauts...

  Martin K Ettington

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  This book is the eighth volume of “The Living in Space Series”. Each volume focuses on one particular technology of living in space. 
  This book covers the Astronauts, Cosmonauts, and other individuals who were responsible for some of the biggest space adventures to date. 
  When I was a kid growing up in the 1960s my friends and I were always listening to the latest news about the Mercury Seven and their latest adventures flying into space. 
  As of 2020 less than 600 persons have gone into space. These people have pioneered many different types of space activities and are responsible for many legends. 
  In 1985 while working for Hewlett Packard I got myself transferred to work at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas for a couple of years. It was incredible for me because I got to see the manned space flight center up close, walk inside of Space mockups, and meet many astronauts. In fact it was David Wolf—who later became an astronaut who took me up for rides in his Pitt Special Acrobatic plane (where I got really sick) which convinced me to get my own pilots license. I even applied for the astronaut corps but didn’t make it. 
  I also knew Julie Resnick who was killed in the Challenger explosion. It was very impressive attending the Challenger public funeral where President Reagan spoke. 
  As a lifelong space buff, I’m very happy to write this book series and introduce the key players here. In this book we will profile those persons who have been the star players in man’s exploration of space, and who have made major space contributions over the years.

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  Unveiling Big Data's Secrets -...

  Ethan Black

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  Are you prepared to take a revolutionary step into the big data and data science fields? Prepare yourself for a life-changing encounter that will broaden your perspectives and give you the information and abilities to use insights successfully. 
  Introducing "Unveiling Big Data's Secrets: Data Science for the Big Data Era- Harnessing Insights for Success." Your path to comprehending the ever-evolving discipline of data science and its crucial significance in today's data-rich landscape begins with this book. This thorough guide offers an engaging overview of important concepts, methodology, and practical applications, catering to curious beginners and aspiring data scientists. 
  Discover the secrets of big data, the Five Vs (Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, and Value), and how data science may revolutionize various industries, including finance and healthcare, in this book. Explore machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics in detail to discover how to use data to drive creativity and well-informed decision-making. 
  Don't pass up this chance to learn much about data science, its ethical implications, and its future consequences. You can explore the world of data-driven insights with the help of "Unveiling Big Data's Secrets: Data Science for the Big Data Era- Harnessing Insights for Success," a thorough book.

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  Generative Deep Learning -...

  David Foster

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  Generative AI is the hottest topic in tech. This practical book teaches machine learning engineers and data scientists how to use TensorFlow and Keras to create impressive generative deep learning models from scratch, including variational autoencoders (VAEs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), Transformers, normalizing flows, energy-based models, and denoising diffusion models. 
   
   
   
  The book starts with the basics of deep learning and progresses to cutting-edge architectures. Through tips and tricks, you'll understand how to make your models learn more efficiently and become more creative. You will discover how VAEs can change facial expressions in photos; train GANs to generate images based on your own dataset; build diffusion models to produce new varieties of flowers; train your own GPT for text generation; learn how large language models like ChatGPT are trained; explore state-of-the-art architectures such as StyleGAN2 and ViT-VQGAN; compose polyphonic music using Transformers and MuseGAN; understand how generative world models can solve reinforcement learning tasks; and dive into multimodal models such as DALL.E 2, Imagen, and Stable Diffusion. 
   
   
   
  This book also explores the future of generative AI and how individuals and companies can proactively begin to leverage this remarkable new technology to create competitive advantage.

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  Human Spaceflight - From Mars to...

  Louis Friedman

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  Mars, a mysterious dust-ridden place, is most like Earth in its climate and seasons. Of all the possible destinations in space to travel, Mars is the most likely for humans to reach. According to esteemed scientist Louis Friedman, it may be the only destination outside the moon to ever see human footprints. 
   
   
   
  Far from diminishing our future in space, Human Spaceflight lays out a provocative future for human space travel. The noted aerospace engineer and scientist says that human space exploration will continue well into the future, but space travel by humans will stop at Mars. Instead, nanotechnology, space sails, robotics, biomolecular engineering, and artificial intelligence will provide the vehicles of the future for an exciting evolution not just of space travel but of humankind. 
   
   
   
  Friedman has worked with agencies around the globe on space exploration projects to extend human presence beyond Mars and beyond the solar system. He writes that once we accept Mars as the only viable destination for humans, our space program on planet Earth can become more exciting and more relevant. Mars, he writes, will take hundreds, even thousands, of years to settle. During that time, humans and all our supporting technologies will evolve, allowing our minds to be present throughout the universe while our bodies stay home on Earth and Mars.

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