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  Computer Science - The Complete...

  Jonathan Rigdon

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  Computer science is a field that deals with the study of computers and computational systems. It encompasses both the theoretical and practical aspects of computing, including algorithms, data structures, programming languages, software engineering, and more. It's about understanding how computers work, how they can solve problems, and how they interact with humans and other systems.

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  The Future of Robotics - Trends...

  Craig Dames

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  The story of robotics begins long before the first programmable machines. Ancient myths and early mechanical inventions hinted at humanity’s fascination with artificial beings. However, the real journey started during the Industrial Revolution, when mechanized tools began to change how humans worked. These early systems weren’t true robots, but they laid the groundwork for what would come. As electricity, computing, and engineering advanced in the 20th century, robotics emerged as a distinct and rapidly growing field. 
  The first generation of robots were largely industrial machines—mechanical arms programmed to perform repetitive tasks in factories. Introduced in the 1950s and 60s, these robots revolutionized manufacturing. They worked tirelessly on assembly lines, improving productivity and safety. Though not intelligent by today’s standards, they marked a turning point by taking on tasks traditionally done by human hands. This era showcased the robot as a tool—precise, consistent, and dependable in controlled environments. 
  The late 20th and early 21st centuries saw major breakthroughs that transformed robotics from rigid machines into adaptive systems. The rise of microprocessors, sensors, and more sophisticated programming enabled robots to interact with their environment. No longer confined to factory floors, they began to appear in fields like space exploration, surgery, and even homes. The introduction of AI brought a fundamental shift. Robots could now learn from data, recognize patterns, and make decisions. This leap allowed them to handle complex, dynamic tasks—like navigating unknown terrain or assisting in delicate operations.

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  The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of...

  Matt Kracht

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  National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists 
   
   
   
  Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike 
   
   
   
  A humorous look at fifty common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. 
   
   
   
  Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! 
   
   
   
  ● Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. 
   
   
   
  ● The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching.

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  Invention and Innovation - A...

  Vaclav Smil

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  The world is never finished catching up with Vaclav Smil. In his latest and perhaps most readable book, Invention and Innovation, the prolific author—a favorite of Bill Gates—pens an insightful and fact-filled jaunt through the history of invention.  
   
  Impatient with the hype that so often accompanies innovation, Smil offers in this book a clear-eyed corrective to the overpromises of new inventions—from cures for diseases to AI. He reminds us that even after we go quite far along the invention-development-application trajectory, we  
  may never get anything real to deploy. Or worse, even after we have succeeded by introducing an invention, its future may be marked by underperformance, disappointment, demise, or outright harm. 
   
  Drawing on his vast breadth of scientific and historical knowledge, Smil explains the difference between invention and innovation, and looks not only at inventions that failed to dominate as promised (such as the airship, nuclear fission, and supersonic flight) but also at those that turned  
  disastrous (leaded gasoline, DDT, and chlorofluorocarbons). And finally, he offers a “wish list” of inventions that we most urgently need to confront the staggering challenges of the twenty-first century. 
   
  Filled with engaging examples and pragmatic approaches, this book is a sobering account of the folly that so often attends human ingenuity—and how we can, and must, better align our expectations with reality.

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  Day Trading for Beginners -...

  Mark Warren Anderson

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  Picture how your life would change if you knew you were on a proven path to wealth!  
  Are you currently stressed because you are not making money on a consistent basis? 
  I want you to understand that this is not your fault. The market is riddled with contradictions. The retail traders are directed to carry out their duties. 
  If you're tired of losing your hard-earned money to inexperienced traders, this comprehensive book is exactly what you need right now! 
  Do you want to learn about risks and how to manage them without losing money? 
  This guide is intended to help you understand what trading is, how it works, where to trade, and how to avoid the mistakes that cause the majority of traders to lose money. 
   Allow this book to guide you through the fundamentals and reveal how anyone can trade with incredible success - on a consistent basis! 
  This book will provide you with a stunning set of trading knowledge, as well as expert tactics and tools, and amazing winning strategies, that will help you trade lucratively and break free from your 9-5 job. 
  Here are a few things that you'll learn in this book:Differences among Options, Day and Swing Trading, Forex, and Stocks    Platforms and ToolsFundamental and Technical AnalysisStrategies, Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions to ExcelCapital Protection and Money ManagementCommon Mistakes to AvoidTrader Mindset, the Right Approach 
  And so much more! 
   

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  Modern Web Development with...

  Duncan Faulkner

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  Learn modern Angular development and jumpstart your web development journey
  Book Description
  Angular is one of the most popular and powerful frameworks for building dynamic, scalable web applications. With its robust ecosystem, it’s widely used to create high-performance, enterprise-level applications.
  This book offers a hands-on approach to mastering Angular, guiding you from setting up your development environment to exploring advanced topics like unit testing. You’ll start by learning how to set up Angular and create your first application, followed by gaining a solid understanding of TypeScript, enhancing your ability to work with Angular’s strongly typed features.
  The book covers core building blocks like components, directives, pipes, and services, providing a strong foundation for robust applications. You’ll also explore Angular’s reactivity system and how to handle asynchronous data to build dynamic UIs. It dives into component communication, data flow, and both Reactive and Template-Driven forms, helping you implement form validation and handle user input effectively.
  Additionally, you’ll master Angular’s routing system, use Jest for unit testing, and explore new features like control flow syntax, Standalone components, and Signals. By the end, you’ll be confident in building and managing Angular applications.
  Table of Contents
  1. Setting up Angular
  2. Angular Application
  3. Introduction to Typescript
  4. Components, Directives, Pipes, and Services
  5. Getting Started with Reactivity
  6. Component Communication and Data Flow
  7. Reactive and Template-driven Forms
  8. Form Validation
  9. Routing
  10. Unit Testing       
  
  Index

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