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  The Architecture of Discipline -...

  Lori Higham

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  In the era of the intelligent cloud, architecture must do more than enable systems; it must verify them. The Architecture of Discipline defines how modern enterprises design environments capable of demonstrating their own integrity—continuously and at scale. Drawing on extensive leadership experience in cloud security, Zero Trust, governance, and AI oversight, Lori Higham redefines architecture as a discipline of structure and accountability, where evidence emerges as the natural outcome of design rather than the afterthought of audit. 
  This work moves fluidly between theory and reflection, rhetoric and practice. It invites the reader to question assumptions about control, trust, and automation while offering concrete mechanisms for building systems that remain accurate, accountable, and adaptive as they evolve. Here, architecture becomes both a technical craft and a philosophical inquiry: a dialogue between what is built and what can be proven. 
  Across chapters on governance, Zero Trust, responsible AI, and assurance, The Architecture of Discipline demonstrates how design becomes verification: how standards translate into automation, ethics into operational boundary, and continuity into measurable assurance. Each section balances rigorous conceptual framing with tangible architectural patterns, reinforcing that discipline in design is both method and mindset. 
  More than a manual, this is a conversation with the reader—a call to architects, engineers, and decision-makers to examine not only what they build, but how they sustain fidelity between design and outcome. In intelligent environments, integrity is not assumed; it is demonstrated through evidence. The measure of architecture is its capacity to sustain integrity through change—to analyze, constrain, and reveal the systems it governs faster than risk can erode them.

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  Think Like a Mathematician -...

  Junaid Mubeen

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  An accessible and enjoyabel way to develop the thinking tools and techniques to understand the math of modern life.When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts—from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus—the most common question is often: when on earth will I need this? To many of us, so-called "pure" mathematics is downright baffling. Yet these concepts are what underpin the world we live in, from internet security to the transmission of radio waves. When you start to think like a mathematician, the secrets of technology and modern life suddenly make sense.Junaid Mubeen regards mathematics as a collection of thinking tools that can enrich the way we approach our everyday lives. In Think Like a Mathematician, he presents a catalogue of enlightening mathematical concepts. Some will be familiar from school, but the majority are ideas that listeners will not have encountered before. And anyone—from mathematicians to self-proclaimed mathophobes—can learn from them. In Mubeen's clear prose, all of these ideas are easy to grasp, and may even reshape the way you see the world.

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  Forgiving Humanity - How the...

  Peter Russell

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  Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity’s accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation—a positive feedback loop leading to exponential rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. We think more in terms of linear change, leading to a blind spot on the future.  
  However fast the pace of change may be today, it will be even faster in the years to come, bringing ever more rapid scientific and technological advances. But ever-accelerating change also creates stress on the systems involved. The faster the change, the greater the stress, and the more likely systemic breakdown. We are heading into a future with technology beyond our dreams, but in a world that is breaking at the seams. 
  Russell argues there is no blame for this. Spiraling rates of development, with all their consequences, positive and negative, are the inevitable fate of any intelligent, technologically-empowered species.  
  How do we live with such unsettling conclusions? How can we prepare for a world that is becoming increasingly unpredictable? What does it mean for the future of humanity? 
  Peter Russell, the widely acclaimed author of The Global Brain and other pioneering works, earned an honors degree in theoretical physics and psychology —as well as a masters degree in computer science —at the University of Cambridge. He subsequently went to India where he explored meditation and Eastern philosophy, and was one of the first people to introduce personal development programs to corporations in the 1970s. His other books include The TM Technique, The Upanishads, Waking Up in Time, From Science to God, and Letting Go of Nothing.

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  Data Visualization - Ultimate...

  Alexa Campbell

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  Are you a budding data scientist or aspire to be one someday? 
  Have you ever wondered about all the data that is constantly in motion around the world? 
  Does it surprise you when Netflix gives you suggestions for your next movie and it is very close to your taste in movies? Would you like to know more about data and how it is used regularly to influence every action you take? 
  Do you want to know how businesses with a turnover in millions make critical decisions to make or break their business? Do you wonder how humans can process huge data for their decision-making? 
  The tools in this book will help you get a first impression of data science and how Python can be used extensively to create beautiful visuals to turn raw data into stories. The book will take you through: 
  The need for data visualization todayThe concepts and techniques of data visualizationThe various tools available to achieve data visualizationData visualization libraries in PythonThe Pareto ChartRegression and Classification using Python 
  This book has been designed for you to understand data visualization using Python. There are step by step guides and images with code snippets throughout the book to help you get your hands dirty by creating your own data visuals. So, here’s hoping that this book helps you find your appetite to become a data scientist with a mystery in presenting data through effective visualizations someday. Click the Buy Now button to get started!

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  Testing in Software Development...

  Ben Rizer

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  In today's fast-paced world of software development, ensuring the reliability and quality of applications is crucial. Testing in Software Development for Beginners: Building a Strong Foundation in Software Testing Principles and Practices serves as a comprehensive guide for those starting their journey into the vital field of software testing. 
  This book breaks down complex testing concepts into easily digestible sections, making it an ideal starting point for beginners. From understanding the fundamentals of different types of testing—like unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing—to exploring essential testing techniques and tools, this guide provides a solid foundation for developing high-quality software. The book also introduces industry best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Testing in CI/CD pipelines, and how to incorporate testing into agile and iterative methodologies. 
  This book will help you grasp the principles and equip you with practical skills for testing modern software applications. Featuring real-world examples, practical exercises, and step-by-step tutorials, Testing in Software Development for Beginners is your go-to resource for building confidence and competence in software testing from the ground up. 
  Prepare to embark on a rewarding journey to mastering the essential skills needed to contribute to the success of software projects, ensuring quality and consistency in every release! 
   

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  Fusion Strategy - How Real-Time...

  Venkat raman, Vijay Govindarajan

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  Tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google can collect real-time data from billions of users. For companies that design and manufacture physical products, that type of fluid, data-rich information used to be a pipe dream. Now, with the rise of cheap and powerful sensors, supercomputing, and artificial intelligence, things are changing—fast. 
   
   
   
  In Fusion Strategy, world-renowned innovation guru Vijay Govindarajan and digital strategy expert Venkat Venkataraman offer a first-of-its-kind playbook that will help industrial companies combine what they do best—create physical products—with what digitals do best—use algorithms and AI to parse expansive, interconnected datasets—to make strategic connections that would otherwise be impossible. 
   
   
   
  The laws of competitive advantage are changing, rewarding those who have the most robust, data-driven insights rather than the most valuable assets. To compete in the new digital age, companies need to use real-time data to turbocharge their products, strategies, and customer relationships. Those that don't risk falling on the wrong side of the next great digital divide. 
   
   
   
  Fusion Strategy is the way forward.

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