From Paper to Platform
While global regulators grapple with tech behemoths such as Google and Facebook through evolving laws and regulations, the New Zealand government has held a laissez-faire stance. In From Paper to Platform, prominent New Zealand media scholar, Merja Myllylahti, scrutinises how major digital platforms exert ever-growing influence over news, journalism, our everyday lives, personal rights, and access to information. This analysis...Paperback$2000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 weekStatistics
I know of no better book of its kind... (Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Vol 169 (1), January 2006) A revised and updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook to statistical analysis using the leading free software package R. This new edition of a bestselling title offers a concise introduction to a broad array of statistical methods, at a...Paperback$8399Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksAnti-Glossy
The interaction between photography and fashion has always been compelling. How can artists balance commercial viability against their own creative vision? Anti-Glossy collects some of the most innovative photographers working in the field of fashion, exploring the way new media is influencing the direction of photography for print. As the notion of the fashion photographer becomes less distinct, the industry...Hardback$12500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 weekGod, AI and the End of History
Revelation promises to do two things: fill our hearts with praise to God, and simultaneously prepare for God's inevitable cataclysmic intervention in this world to judge evil righteously at the return of Christ. Countless books have been written on the meaning of Revelation. This one draws on the work of great interpreters of the past, but at the same time,...Hardback$9700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksWorld of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 3
Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are proud to present the third installment of their bestselling World of Warcraft Chronicle series! Like its predecessors, Volume III features beautiful full-colour artwork by Peter Lee, Emily Chen, Stanton Feng, and other fan-favourite artists, as well as intricately detailed maps and spot art by Joseph Lacroix. Bolster your knowledge of Warcraft lore with...Hardback$13500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksA Companion to Digital Ethics
A compilation of cutting-edge, comprehensive insights into digital ethics from leading scholars As digital technologies shape every aspect of today's society, ethical considerations have never been more pressing. In A Companion to Digital Ethics, editors Luciano Floridi and Mariarosaria Taddeo bring together leading experts to analyse key ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, sustainability, digital consent, and...Hardback$35599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksThe Tech Coup
Over the past decades, under the cover of 'innovation', technology companies have successfully resisted regulation and have even begun to seize power from governments themselves. Facial recognition firms track citizens for police surveillance. Cryptocurrency has wiped out the personal savings of millions and threatens the stability of the global financial system. Spyware companies sell digital intelligence tools to anyone who...Hardback$5799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Perfect Police State
An in-depth, on-the-ground view of how Chinese officials have co-opted technology, infrastructure, and the minds of their people to establish the definitive police state. When blocked from facts and truth, and constantly under surveillance, most citizens cannot discern between enemy and friend and don't have the information they need to challenge the government. Society quickly breaks down. Friends betray each...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe New Age of Sexism
‘Laura Bates explains how they built the future – and forgot to put women in it’ CAITLIN MORAN ‘Fascinating and essential... I urge you to read every syllable’ JO BRAND ‘All men must read this book if they have any interest in a truly just, fair and equal society’ ROBIN INCE AI is here, bringing a seismic shift in the...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksSystems Ultra
The world today is so complex that it mitigates our understanding of it. It can be difficult to comprehend the flows of power which run through the networked technologies, global supply chains, and supranational regulations that exist all around us and influence our everyday lives. These are systems - sets of things interconnected in such a way that they produce...Hardback$3899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksSpies, Lies, and Algorithms
A riveting account of espionage for the digital age, from one of America's leading intelligence experts. Spying has never been more ubiquitous—or less understood. The world is drowning in spy movies, TV shows, and novels, but universities offer more courses on rock and roll than on the CIA, and there are more congressional experts on powdered milk than espionage. This...Hardback$6499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksSpies, Lies, and Algorithms
A riveting account of espionage for the digital age, from one of America's leading intelligence experts. Spying has never been more ubiquitous or less understood. The world is drowning in spy movies, TV shows, and novels, but universities offer more courses on rock and roll than on the CIA, and there are more congressional experts on powdered milk than on...Paperback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksSafe Havens for Hate
Why efforts to moderate harmful content on social media fail to stop extremists Content moderation on social media has become one of the most daunting challenges of our time. Nowhere is the need for action more urgent than in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Yet despite mass content takedowns, account suspensions, and mounting pressure on technology companies to do...Hardback$5799Elsewhere:$6499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRevealing Secrets
For a long time, the Australian Signals intelligence (or Sigint) story has been kept secret. Until now... Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, to this arrangement? Revealing Secrets is...Paperback$5799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksPower to the People
Power to the People addresses growing voter apathy and disenchantment worldwide—that familiar sense that governments have become decoupled from their constituencies, that votes no longer count, and that politicians and institutions are too focused on short-term issues to grapple with complex global issues such as climate change and rising inequality. The book is structured into two halves, the first half...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksPhotogrammetry for Archaeological Objects
Photogrammetry is the process of obtaining digital three-dimensional models of objects, features, or landscapes from a series of overlapping, focused, and well-exposed two-dimensional photographs. Photogrammetry is becoming standard practice for archaeological analysis, especially since a digital camera now features consistently in an archaeologist's tool kit. An archaeological career, however, does not traditionally involve becoming an expert in photography. Photogrammetry for...Paperback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksMindf*ck
Freewheeling and profane ... Wylie covers plenty of ground, explaining in illuminating and often scary detail how Cambridge Analytica exploited the data to create Facebook pages that would needle "neurotic, conspiratorial citizens", propagating an outraged solidarity. - New York Times What if you could peer into the minds of an entire population? What if you could target the weakest with...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksIs Artificial Intelligence Racist?
How did racism creep into the algorithms that govern our daily lives, from banking and shopping, to job applications? Connecting the legacy of enlightenment racism to forms of discrimination in modern-day algorithms and Artificial Intelligence, this volume examines what data feeds into AI technology - and how this data will shape the future of humanity. Delving into the narratives enveloping...Paperback$11400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksGoverning in the Internet Age
Over the past thirty years, the internet has transformed virtually every area of human activity, social and economic. The bulk of these changes have been positive, allowing people to work, imagine, and connect with each other in new ways. The boost to economic activity has been enormous. But along with the benefits have come new risks. Our children can learn...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksCyber Security
This timely and compelling book presents a broad study of all key cyber security issues of the highest interest to government and business as well as their implications. This comprehensive work focuses on the current state of play regarding cyber security threats to government and business, which are imposing unprecedented costs and disruption. At the same time, it aggressively takes...Paperback$6899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksFORTNITE Official How to Draw Volume 2
An easy, step-by-step guide to enable YOU to draw Fortnite's most iconic Outfits, weapons, accessories, and more, brought to you by Epic Games and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal. Think the intricate designs in Fortnite look difficult to reproduce? Think again. This all-new collection breaks down each drawing into simple, step-by-step stages, zeroing in on the details and providing...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksTika the Iggy
Tika the Iggy is the fashion model of the 21st century with millions of fans on social media. She is an Italian Greyhound from Canada, as well as a fashionista, poet, cucumber enthusiast and human rights advocate. From fashion to activism, hosting to travel, Tika the Iggy is your guide to living your best life with lessons in love, fashion...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Mysterious Mr Nakamoto
The Mysterious Mr Nakamoto could be the best mystery story of the past twenty years. — James Patterson This is, by far, the deepest investigation into possibly the biggest mystery of the 21st century. I couldn't put it down. — Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fk In October 2008,...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksMy Child, the Algorithm
Writer and performer Hannah Silva interrogates her life with the input of two unreliable narrators - an algorithm and a toddler. Her living exploration of undoing and redoing love and motherhood, and specifically queer single motherhood, unravels everything she has been taught to want and explores alternative ways of thinking, loving and parenting today. As she navigates friendship, dating and...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksJames Acaster's Guide to Quitting Social Media
The Sunday Times Bestseller This is a self-help book like no other. Because you are not helping yourself, James Acaster is helping you. In 2019, James quit all forms of social media—covering his phone in tar and driving it to a lock-up in Rhyl, before setting up home in a castle he'd built himself called Castle Anti-Net. But when the...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Atomic Human
A world expert explains the hottest topic on the planet, bringing a fresh perspective to the AI era—how artificial intelligence helps us understand what makes us human. A vital perspective is missing from the discussions we're having about Artificial Intelligence—what does it mean for our identity? Our fascination with AI stems from the perceived uniqueness of human intelligence. We believe...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Art and Making of Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Exclusive Foreward by Sid Meier: The co-creator of the Civilization series, Sid Meier, wrote an exclusive foreward for this beautiful art book! Go behind the scenes and discover how Sid Meier and his team created the remarkable world of Civilization VII! The Art and Making of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is an incredible recording of the development and design behind...Hardback$9500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksGuild Wars 2: Feasts of Tyria
Embark on a culinary adventure with Guild Wars 2: The Official Cookbook and travelogue of the most fascinating cultures, customs, and cuisines of Tyria. It’s time to get the guild back together and devour delicious dishes from all over Tyria. Feast upon an international buffet with this delectable culinary guide inspired by the internationally acclaimed Guild Wars video game series....Hardback$6999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksDiablo: Drinks, Potions & Elixirs
Pour yourself a revitalising brew and toast your comrades with the only official cocktail book based on Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo® video game series! As darkness threatens to engulf Sanctuary, precious few are willing to stand against it. Those that do should take heed of this tome, the collected knowledge of Sanctuary’s most skilled alchemists. With potions, elixirs, and vittles tailored...Hardback$5299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksUnlocked
'A welcome counterpoint to the technopanic that screen time is causing a mental health crisis' - Bruce Hood 'A rare mix of trustworthy science, practical advice, and human stories ... I'm going to recommend it to all the parents I know, and keep it handy for reference next time I see a scary headline about how technology is ruining our...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksMinecraft: The Official Holiday Pop-Up Advent Calendar
Celebrate the holiday season in Minecraft-style with this charming pop-up advent calendar! Counting down to the holidays has never been more fun! Break open this calendar each day to find a new surprise ornament—showcasing all your favourite player skins, mobs, and items—to decorate a one-of-a-kind pop-up tree. Also included is a special Minecraft gift for the holidays: an exclusive, stunning...Calendar$6999Elsewhere:$7999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksFive Nights at Freddy's: Ticket to Fun Ephemera Kit
Keep the lights on and dive into the terrifying world of Freddy Fazbear with an array of fun and frightening collectibles based on your favourite haunted animatronics. You’ll feel like a night guard on their first shift with this jam-packed, terrifying ephemera kit! Featuring spooky art, fun collectibles, and the iconic characters and locales of Five Nights at Freddy’s, this...Novelty book$4900Elsewhere:$5299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Intelligence Explosion
With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence, both existential fears and uncritical enthusiasm for AI systems have surged. In this era of unprecedented technological growth, understanding the profound impacts of AI—both positive and negative—is more crucial than ever. In The Intelligence Explosion, James Barrat, a leading technology expert, equips readers with the tools to navigate the complex and often...Hardback$6000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRed Dead's History
Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In this engaging book, award-winning American history professor Tore Olsson takes up that...Paperback$5400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksHow AI Will Change Your Life
Artificial Intelligence will create gigantic benefits for humankind but will become more powerful than many governments, with purposes and plans of its own, and the ability to alter the very basis of life on earth. Many believe that AI poses a threat to human dominance. In this punchy follow-up to his bestselling The Future of (Almost) Everything, leading futurist Patrick...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Devil Takes Bitcoin
The wild, true story of cyber-era commerce, crime, cold-hard cash, and one of the greatest heists in history. Even in hell, Bitcoin talks. This modern take on an old Japanese saying still holds true. Cryptocurrency was supposed to do for money what the internet did for information, but it didn't work out that way. Its virtual existence unleashed real-world chaos...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksJulie Chan is Dead
The instant internationally bestselling, outrageously unputdownable debut for fans of Bunny, Bat Eater, and Yellowface SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH 'An absolute masterpiece' STYLIST 'You'll finish it in one sitting' BEST 'A wildly fun ride' i 'Dark and twisted' RED 'If you liked Yellowface, you'll enjoy this nail-biting life-swap ride through the glossy influencer scene' DAILY MAIL Outrageously fun....Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Digital Silk Road
One of the most interesting and original thinkers about the rise of China - Peter Frankopan Its vast infrastructure projects now extend from the ocean floor to outer space, and from Africa's megacities into rural America. China is wiring the world, and, in doing so, rewriting the global order. As things stand, the rest of the world still has a...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksPalo Alto
'Revelatory and illuminating' New Yorker The true, unvarnished history of the town at the heart of Silicon Valley. Palo Alto is nice. The weather is temperate, the people are educated, rich, healthy, enterprising. Remnants of a hippie counterculture have synthesised with high technology and big finance to produce the spiritually and materially ambitious heart of Silicon Valley, whose products are...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksI, Human
For readers of Sapiens and Homo Deus and viewers of The Social Dilemma, psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic tackles one of the biggest questions facing our species: Will we use artificial intelligence to improve the way we work and live, or will we allow it to alienate us? It's no secret that AI is changing the way we live, work, love, and...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHype Machine: Inside the Cult of Crypto
'Anybody who wants to understand the cryptocurrency mania should read Hype Machine.' LIONEL BARBER, FORMER EDITOR OF THE FINANCIAL TIMES 'A richly reported and devastating indictment of a financial bubble of unprecedented size and stupidity.' ZEKE FAUX, AUTHOR OF NUMBER GO UP On 2 November 2023, in one of the largest fraud trials in history, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHow Modern Media Destroys Our Minds
We are so used to living in a media-saturated world that we do not notice just how much damage is being done to us daily by the images we see and the articles and posts we read. If you are often anxious or find it hard to sleep, or you regularly want to give up on your fellow human beings,...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksDo Plants Know Math?
A breathtakingly illustrated look at botanical spirals and the scientists who puzzled over them. Charles Darwin was driven to distraction by plant spirals, growing so exasperated that he once begged a friend to explain the mystery 'if you wish to save me from a miserable death'. The legendary naturalist was hardly alone in feeling tormented by these patterns. Plant spirals...Hardback$7100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksCocktails and Consoles
Press start and get ready to craft delicious cocktails. With 75 unique and easy-to-prepare recipes inspired by some of the most popular video games in history, Cocktails and Consoles makes it easy to level up your cocktail and mocktail skills! Whether you are settling in for a solo night of video games or hosting a co-op party, these delightful cocktail...Hardback$5000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksAI and Innovation
Transform your organisation’s approach to AI with tested frameworks from global leaders AI and Innovation: How to Transform Your Business and Outpace the Competition with Generative AI is an expert blueprint on shaping and scaling the AI ecosystem of the future, revealing frameworks already tested and implemented at leading companies including Siemens, GE, and Microsoft. This book contains insight, use...Paperback$6699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksA Hacker's Mind
A hack is any means of subverting a system's rules in unintended ways. The tax code isn't computer code, but a series of complex formulas. It has vulnerabilities; we call them "loopholes." We call exploits "tax avoidance strategies." And there is an entire industry of "black hat" hackers intent on finding exploitable loopholes in the tax code. We call them...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksWorld of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth - Pandaria
Join The Wild Dog, Li Li Stormstout, her uncle, Chen Stormstout, and their old friend Catelyn the Blade as they wander the land seeking adventure and revelation, and learning what it means to leave – and return – home. From the lush Jade Forest to the warmth of the Wandering Isle, explore new lore and incredible artwork showcasing Pandaria, its...Hardback$6299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksWorld of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth - Northrend
Ever since the crown of Azeroth assumed centre stage in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, millions of players have been captivated by the dark, stormy depths of the continent that has become synonymous with the dreaded Scourge. Now, venture into the icy, mysterious tundra of Northrend under the expert guidance of Clan Bronzebeard in this third instalment...Hardback$6299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksWorld of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth - Islands and Isles
Betwixt the sweeping seas of Azeroth, islands and isles await, bursting with splendid treasures - powerful artefacts, enchanted armour, and rousing tales from ages past. With duty delaying their honeymoon for years, First Arcanist Thalyssra and Lord Regent Lor'themar Theron finally resolve to set sail, seeking the perfect setting to celebrate their love. Join the happy couple as they travel...Hardback$6999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksWorld of Warcraft Alliance Hardcover Ruled Journal (Large)
World of Warcraft® is one of the most visually distinct fantasy settings ever created. Expansive, hyper-realized landscapes, super-stylized characters, sweeping storylines, and dynamic conflicts combine for epic gameplay amid a world of boundless possibilities. Now fans can chronicle their adventures in this finely crafted writing journal. Debossed with the iconic Alliance insignia and featuring full-colour endpapers with striking images of...Hardback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksWhen Google Met WikiLeaks
In June 2011, Julian Assange received an unusual visitor: the chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt, arrived from America at Ellingham Hall, the country residence in Norfolk, England, where Assange was living under house arrest. For several hours, the besieged leader of the world's most famous insurgent publishing organisation and the billionaire head of the world's largest information empire locked horns....Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksVideo Game of the Year
Pong. The Legend of Zelda. Final Fantasy VII. Rock Band. Fortnite. Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is a defining game, a game that captured the zeitgeist and left a legacy for all games that followed. Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and video game critic...Paperback$7100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksVideo Game Level Design
Level design connects the player to the game through challenges, experiences, and emotions. This book is an invaluable introduction to the evolving practices of Level Designers across the games industry. The increasingly complex role of the Level Designer requires technical and creative skill as it brings together architecture, art, player psychology, interaction design, usability, and experience design. Video Game Level...Paperback$7699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksUniversal Principles of UX
Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of UX pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organised into six broad categories: Consider Empathise Define Research Design Validate And, features principles as diverse as: Design is not neutral Make the choice easy Some complexity cannot be reduced Map the...Hardback$7999Elsewhere:$8999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksUncomputable
Narrating some lesser-known episodes from the deep history of digital machines, Alexander R. Galloway explains the technology that drives the world today, and the fascinating people who brought these machines to life. With an eye to both the computable and the uncomputable, Galloway shows how computation emerges or fails to emerge, how the digital thrives but also atrophies, how networks...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksTurtles, Termites, and Traffic Jams
Does every group have a leader? Does every pattern have a central cause? Most people tend to think so. Increasingly, decentralised models are being chosen for the organisations and technologies they construct in the world, and for the theories they construct about the world. But even as ideas about decentralisation spread throughout the culture, there is a deep-seated resistance to...Paperback$14200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksTodd Howard
The newest addition to our Influential Video Game Designers series explores the work of Todd Howard, executive producer at Bethesda Studios, known for how he consistently pushes the boundaries of open-world gaming and player agency. Howard’s games create worlds in which players can design their own characters and tell their own stories. While many games tell the story of the...Paperback$5899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters: Multiplayer Mode
Ages 7 & Up Everything you need to know to double your fun in Minecraft by teaming up with other players in Multiplayer mode! In Minecraft's infinite, expandable, interactive playground, players are free to create—or destroy—anything in the universe. But interactive play opens an entirely new way for players to experience the world of Minecraft, and this is the first...Hardback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Twittering Machine
In surrealist artist Paul Klee's The Twittering Machine, the bird-song of a diabolical machine acts as bait to lure humankind into a pit of damnation. Leading political writer and broadcaster Richard Seymour argues that this is a chilling metaphor for our relationships with social media. Former social media executives tell us that the system is an addiction-machine. Like drug addicts,...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe TikTok Challenge
100 Unique Cards: A unique set of 100 cards with over 200 challenges for you to film and upload, from lip synchs, dances, and dares to ridiculous pranks. Solo or in Groups: Use the cards for solo TikTok inspiration or assemble your friends and family and play them competitively to determine the best TikToker. Range of Levels: Different levels of...Cards$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Shortest History of AI
Six ideas to understand artificial intelligence today Since Alan Turing first posed the question, 'Can machines think?', artificial intelligence has evolved from a speculative idea to a transformative force. The Shortest History of AI traces this evolution, from Ada Lovelace's visionary work to IBM's groundbreaking defeat of the chess world champion and the revolutionary emergence of ChatGPT. It also explores...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Self-taught Programmer
One of the best software design books of all time - BookAuthority Cory Althoff is a self-taught programmer. After a year of self-study, he learned to program well enough to land a job as a software engineer II at eBay. But once he got there, he realised he was severely under-prepared. He was overwhelmed by the amount of things he...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Screaming Halloween Goat
The Screaming Halloween Goat by Jessie Oleson Moore and Lee Hodges is the Halloween version of the hugely popular screaming goat, making it a terrifyingly perfect companion for the spooky season to scare friends and trick-or-treaters alike. Specifications: This package includes a 3-inch green Halloween-themed screaming goat dressed as a witch, complete with a dress and hat. With sound: The...Set$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Real Internet Architecture
A new way to understand the architecture of today's Internet, based on an innovative general model of network architecture that is rigorous, realistic, and modular. The Real Internet Architecture meets the long-standing need for an explanation of how the Internet's architecture has evolved since its creation to support an ever-broader range of the world's communication needs. The authors introduce a...Paperback$7999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Power of Podcasting
Podcasting is hailed for its intimacy and authenticity in an age of mistrust and disinformation. And while it is relatively easy to make a podcast, it is much harder to make a great one. In The Power of Podcasting, award-winning podcast producer and leading international audio scholar Siobhn McHugh provides a unique blend of practical insights into, and critical analysis...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Photoshop Layers and Selections Workshop
Learn to harness the full power of layers and selections in Photoshop - and let your creativity soar! Learning the basics of Photoshop is an admirable feat. Unfortunately, that's exactly where most people end their Photoshop journey: with a fundamental appreciation of the program and the ability to execute a few helpful techniques. But without a full understanding of and...Paperback$8499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Overwatch Short Story Collection
Enter the world of Overwatch, the smash-hit from Blizzard Entertainment, in this five-story anthology chronicling some of the video game's most fascinating and celebrated characters, now available for the first time in print! In Port-de-Paix, the insidious reach of Talon threatens to drag Baptiste into a past he'd rather forget. Amidst a ruined temple in Suravasa, Symmetra is tasked with...Hardback$3999Elsewhere:$4299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Loop
Artificial intelligence is about to amplify the most primitive version of who we are, and spit it back at us for entertainment and profit. That's the warning from award-winning technology journalist Jacob Ward, whose decade-long journey through the cutting edge of AI and behavioural science reveals that we're on the verge of becoming caught in The Loop: a shrinking cycle...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Language of Cyber Attacks
Many cyberattacks begin with a lure: a seemingly innocent message designed to establish trust with a target to obtain sensitive information or compromise a computer system. The perils of clicking an unknown link or divulging sensitive information via email are well-known, so why do we continue to fall prey to these malicious messages? The Language of Cyber Attacks is a...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft
The drums of war thunder once again... World of Warcraft redefined online gaming for millions and millions of people, and in the fifteen years since its launch, each new chapter in the game's story has been bolstered through Blizzard Entertainment's incredible cinematics. The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft goes behind the scenes with the team who built the game's...Hardback$10200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksThe Cinematic Art of Overwatch, Volume Two
After Overwatch released in 2016, Blizzard embarked on a new mission to take cinematic storytelling to the next level. From the action-packed rush of Shooting Star to the noble ethos of Honor and Glory, the creative team wanted to highlight a different side of the game's beloved heroes. In pursuit of their objectives, they added new artists, devised novel methods...Hardback$8800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Cinematic Art of Overwatch: Volume 1
Crafting these animated shorts required the Blizzard cinematics team to explore new ways of animated filmmaking with a bold new art style, more frequent releases, and intimate collaboration with the game team. The Cinematic Art of Overwatch chronicles this journey, featuring never-before-seen art and anecdotes that illustrate how Overwatch's richly imagined characters and world were brought to life through cinematic...Hardback$8800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Big Nine
We like to think that we are in control of the future of artificial intelligence. The reality, though, is that we—the everyday people whose data powers AI—aren't actually in control of anything. When, for example, we speak with Alexa, we contribute that data to a system we can't see and have no input into—one largely free from regulation or oversight....Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Big Book of Super Mario
A comprehensive, colourful look at everything to know and love about Super Mario, with character profiles, gameplay tips, and little-known trivia. For over 35 years, gamers young and old have gone on fantastic adventures with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, and friends. The Big Book of Super Mario is a colourful celebration of that rich history from the 1980s to today!...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Big Book of Roblox
The Big Book of Roblox helps players get the most out of this dynamic sandbox game. Packed with tips, hints, and hacks, this complete, up-to-date guide covers basic strategy as well as advanced tricks and is essential reading for anyone who wants to play like a pro. Topics covered include navigation, combat, trading, and mini games accompanied by hundreds of...Hardback$2800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Art of Ni No Kuni 2
Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom game was released on 23rd March 2018. Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom is the sequel to Bandai Namco's critically acclaimed JRPG Ni No Kuni: The White Witch. It's being made by the same dream team of ex-Studio Ghibli staff, including character designer Yoshiyuki Momose and composer Joe Hisaishi, who helped create award-winning animations...Hardback$9300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksThe Art of Invisibility
Like it or not, your every move is being watched and analysed. Consumers' identities are being stolen, and every step a person takes is being tracked and stored. What once might have been dismissed as paranoia is now a hard truth, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand. In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick illustrates...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Art of High on Life
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