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  HBR Guide to AI Basics for Managers

  Harvard Business Review

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  Get up to speed on AI—and start reaping the benefits now. 
   
   
   
  From product design and financial modeling to performance management and hiring decisions—artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming everyday tools for managers at businesses of all sizes. But the rewards of every AI system come with risks—and if you don't understand how to make sense of them, you're not going to make the right decisions. 
   
   
   
  Whether you want to get up to speed quickly, could just use a refresher, or are working with an AI expert for the first time, HBR Guide to AI Basics for Managers will give you the information and skills you need. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn how to: understand key terms and concepts; identify which of your projects and processes would benefit from an AI approach; deal with ethical issues before they come up; hire the best AI vendors; run small experiments; and work better with your AI experts and data scientists. 
   
   
   
  Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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  Asynchronous Programming -...

  May Sherry

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  In the rapidly evolving world of software development, mastering asynchronous programming is essential for building high-performance, scalable systems. "Asynchronous Programming: Advanced Techniques, Patterns, and Best Practices for High-Performance Systems" offers an in-depth exploration of the tools, methodologies, and best practices that empower developers to harness the full potential of asynchronous programming. 
  This comprehensive guide is designed for experienced developers and software architects who want to deepen their understanding of asynchronous programming paradigms. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the evolution of asynchronous programming, the introduction of async and await keywords, and the integration of advanced techniques and patterns to optimize system performance. 
  "Asynchronous Programming: Advanced Techniques, Patterns, and Best Practices for High-Performance Systems" is an indispensable resource for professionals who aim to build cutting-edge applications that meet the demands of today’s fast-paced, data-driven world. With its blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, this book equips you with the skills needed to excel in the realm of asynchronous programming and develop high-performance, scalable systems. Whether you're enhancing existing applications or embarking on new projects, this guide will help you achieve your goals with confidence and precision. 
   

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  Relationships 50 - How AI VR and...

  Elyakim Kislev

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  Technology is our new life partner. No longer confined to the sidelines, new interactive technologies like AI therapists, avatar friends, and robot assistants are ready to transform technology's role from basic tools of convenience to intimate elements of our social and emotional lives. 
   
    
   
  Blending science, sociology, history, and psychology, Relationships 5.0 asks how recent technological developments cause us to think differently about our family lives, love affairs, and emotional needs. It argues that we are currently living through a technological paradigm shift similar in magnitude to the preceding agricultural, industrial, and informational revolutions in human history. Thanks to the convergence of the cognitive revolution (AI), the sensorial revolution (VR and AR), and the physical revolution (robots), technology can now fulfill emotional, intellectual, and physical needs that have until now been met by other humans. 
   
   
   
  While many are still wary of human-technology companionship, Relationships 5.0 reveals that these novel interactions aren't as risky as we'd once thought, but can instead make our social and emotional lives richer and more diverse. Still, we must ask: What will the age of Relationships 5.0 look like? How should we prepare for such an age? Who might already be ready to embrace these changes, and why?

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  Emergency Survival Bundle 2 in 1...

  Peter Lonny, Kamden Clover

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  Emergency Survival Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: How To Stay Alive and SurviveWe have all seen those disaster movies. And while movies may exaggerate certain situations, it certainly makes us think if we are ready or prepared to face them and if we can come out of these situations alive. We don’t want to be that token character in the movie who dies very early on. Nobody wants calamities to happen but sadly, it is a part of life. No matter where you are, or how much you deem your place to be the safest place of all, emergencies and disasters can happen at any moment. According to FEMA, 60% of Americans are not practicing any disaster preparation and even those that do don't have the basic supplies required for survival.This bundle will teach you a basic survival blueprint you can follow when different disasters strike. It will teach you all the important information you need in order to make sure you and your family have the best chance of surviving any calamity that might come your way.This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. How To Stay Alive: The Essential Guide to Emergency Preparedness, Discover The Best Ways and Tips On How to be Prepared for Disasters and Emergencies2. Survive: The Ultimate Guide on How to Survive Any Natural Calamity, Discover the Effective Strategies and Tips on How You Can Prepare and Survive Any Calamity and DisasterThere is a saying that says "always be prepared. This bundle can help you prepare yourself for whatever disaster or calamity may happen so download your copy today!If you want to learn more, download your copy of Emergency Survival 2 in 1  Bundle today!

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  Analytics the Right Way - A...

  Dr. Joe Sutherland, Tim Wilson

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  Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, and their ability to put that data to productive use should be a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. Yet, business leaders looking to tap into a steady and manageable stream of "actionable insights" often, instead, get blasted with a deluge of dashboards, chart-filled slide decks, and opaque machine learning jargon that leaves them asking, "So what?" 
   
   
   
  Analytics the Right Way is a guide for these leaders. It provides a clear and practical approach to putting analytics to productive use with a three-part framework that brings together the realities of the modern business environment with the deep truths underpinning statistics, computer science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The result: a pragmatic and actionable guide for delivering clarity, order, and business impact to an organization's use of data and analytics. 
   
   
   
  The book uses real-world examples from the authors' direct experiences—working inside organizations, as external consultants, and as educators—to empower the listener to put foundational analytical and statistical concepts to effective use in a business context.

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  Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics -...

  Mark Hedges

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  Chaos and nonlinear dynamics are fundamental concepts in understanding the behavior of complex systems. Unlike linear systems, which exhibit proportionality and predictability, nonlinear systems often display unexpected, highly sensitive, and seemingly random behaviors. This unpredictability, despite being governed by deterministic rules, is the hallmark of chaos theory. 
  The study of chaos and nonlinear dynamics has evolved over centuries, but it gained prominence in the 20th century with the advent of modern computing. One of the most well-known figures in this field is Edward Lorenz, a meteorologist who, in the 1960s, discovered that small changes in initial conditions could lead to vastly different outcomes in weather models. This phenomenon, later termed the "butterfly effect," became a defining feature of chaotic systems. Lorenz’s discovery challenged the classical notion that the universe operates like a clockwork mechanism, reinforcing the idea that certain systems, though deterministic, are inherently unpredictable. 
  Nonlinear dynamics appear in a wide array of disciplines, from physics and engineering to biology and economics. In physics, chaotic motion is evident in fluid turbulence, celestial mechanics, and quantum systems. Engineering applications include secure communication systems that exploit chaotic signals for encryption. Biological systems, such as neural activity in the brain and heartbeat irregularities, also follow nonlinear principles. Ecological systems, particularly predator-prey relationships and population dynamics, demonstrate chaotic fluctuations over time. Even in finance, stock market movements and economic cycles exhibit nonlinear behaviors that make precise long-term predictions nearly impossible.

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