Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Christian Brian)(Paperback)

Algorithms to Live By - The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Christian Brian)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday

Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Christian Brian)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating exploration of how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind All our lives are constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set

Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Christian Brian)(Paperback)

What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What balance of the new and familiar is the most fulfilling? These may seem like uniquely human quandaries, but they are not. Computers, like us, confront limited space and time, so computer scientists

Algorithms Illuminated (Part 2): Graph Algorithms and Data Structures (Roughgarden Tim)(Paperback)

Algorithms are the heart and soul of computer science. Their applications range from network routing and computational genomics to public-key cryptography and machine learning. Studying algorithms can make you a better programmer, a clearer thinker, and a master of technical interviews. Algorithms

Algorithms Illuminated (Part 3): Greedy Algorithms and Dynamic Programming (Roughgarden Tim)(Paperback)

Algorithms are the heart and soul of computer science. Their applications range from network routing and computational genomics to public-key cryptography and machine learning. Studying algorithms can make you a better programmer, a clearer thinker, and a master of technical interviews. Algorithms

The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life (Mooney Carla)(Paperback)

A fascinating tour of the human genome and the role of genetics in our lives Hands-on science investigations and STEM research projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover a mysterious part of their own bodies--their genes Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? The answer lies in

Poems That Solve Puzzles: The History and Science of Algorithms (Bleakley Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Algorithms are the hidden methods that computers apply to process information and make decisions. Nowadays, our lives are run by algorithms. They determine what news we see. They influence which products we buy. They suggest our dating partners. They may even be determining the outcome of national

Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science (Tymann Paul)(Paperback)

Learn the essentials of computer science Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science provides a concise overview of the theoretical foundation of computer science. It also includes focused review of object-oriented programming using

OCR AS/A-level Computer Science Workbook 2: Algorithms and Programming (Lawrey Sarah)(Paperback / softback)

Algorithmic Puzzles (Levitin Anany)(Paperback)

While many think of algorithms as specific to computer science, at its core algorithmic thinking is defined by the use of analytical logic to solve problems. This logic extends far beyond the realm of computer science and into the wide and entertaining world of puzzles. In Algorithmic Puzzles,

Computer Age Statistical Inference, Student Edition: Algorithms, Evidence, and Data Science (Efron Bradley)(Paperback)

The twenty-first century has seen a breathtaking expansion of statistical methodology, both in scope and influence. 'Data science' and 'machine learning' have become familiar terms in the news, as statistical methods are brought to bear upon the enormous data sets of modern science and commerce

Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking (Hadnagy Christopher)(Paperback)

Harden the human firewall against the most current threats Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking reveals the craftier side of the hacker's repertoire--why hack into something when you could just ask for access? Undetectable by firewalls and antivirus software, social engineering relies

From Black Land to Fifth Sun: The Science of Sacred Sites (Fagan Brian)(Paperback)

Until recently, archaeology was concerned mainly with piecing together the material lives of our ancestors. In this groundbreaking book, master storyteller and respected archaeologist Brian Fagan explains how cutting-edge science can now take us beyond the artifacts-into the mystical realm of

The Lives of Brian - Brian Johnson

'It wasn't me. I didn't do it. And I'll never do it again!' says Brian Johnson of The Lives of Brian. That AC/DC's legendary front man got to do it all is one of the most cheering and entertaining stories in rock 'n'roll history.The son of a British army sergeant-major and Italian mother, Brian

Essential Algorithms: A Practical Approach to Computer Algorithms Using Python and C# (Stephens Rod)(Paperback)

A friendly introduction to the most useful algorithms written in simple, intuitive English The revised and updated second edition of Essential Algorithms, offers an accessible introduction to computer algorithms. The book contains a description of important classical algorithms and explains when

Alignment Problem - How Can Artificial Intelligence Learn Human Values? (Christian Brian)(Paperback / softback)

'Vital reading. This is the book on artificial intelligence we need right now.' Mike Krieger, cofounder of InstagramArtificial intelligence is rapidly dominating every aspect of our modern lives influencing the news we consume, whether we get a mortgage, and even which friends wish us happy

Cambridge Igcse and O Level Computer Science Algorithms, Programming and Logic Workbook (Watson David)(Paperback)

This series is fully endorsed by Cambridge International to support the full syllabus for examination from 2023. Develop algorithmic and computational thinking and programming skills with further practise questions and activities. This Workbook provides additional support with practical exam-style

Algorithmics: The Spirit of Computing (Harel David)(Paperback)

Computer science is the science of the future, and already underlies every facet of business and technology, and much of our everyday lives. In addition, it will play a crucial role in the science the 21st century, which will be dominated by biology and biochemistry, similar to the role of

The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms (Knuth Donald)(Pevná vazba)

Secret Body - How the New Science of the Human Body Is Changing the Way We Live (Davis Daniel M)(Pevná vazba)

Programming Computer Vision with Python: Tools and Algorithms for Analyzing Images (Solem Jan Erik)(Paperback)

If you want a basic understanding of computer vision's underlying theory and algorithms, this hands-on introduction is the ideal place to start. You'll learn techniques for object recognition, 3D reconstruction, stereo imaging, augmented reality, and other computer vision applications as you follow

Computer Science: A Very Short Introduction (Dasgupta Subrata)(Paperback)

Over the past sixty years, the spectacular growth of the technologies associated with the computer is visible for all to see and experience. Yet, the science underpinning this technology is less visible and little understood outside the professional computer science community. As a scientific

Also Human - The Inner Lives of Doctors (Elton Caroline)(Paperback / softback)

Computer Science Illuminated 7e W/ Advantage Access (Dale Nell)(Paperback)

Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, the student-friendly Computer Science Illuminated, Seventh Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a complete introduction to computing. Fully revised and updated, the Seventh