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Yii2 By Example
by Fabrizio CaldarelliDevelop complete web applications from scratch through practical examples and tips for beginners and more advanced users About This Book * Improve your programming experience and become a full stack developer * Master real-life web applications, and create and manage four different projects * Step-by-step guidance to develop real-world web applications smoothly Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who wants to discover and explore Yii Framework. Basic programming experience with PHP and object oriented programming is assumed. What You Will Learn * Understand basic concepts, along with the installation and customization of Yii * Discover models, controllers, and views--concepts applied in a web context--and how they are employed in Yii * Use ActiveRecord to manipulate a database * Add access control to your web application through authentication and authorization * Install and customize an advanced template for multiple applications in the same project * Create a RESTful Web Service to allow remote access to data * Develop a console application to launch a command in the console as an automated task (cron job) * Make code reusable through widgets and components and localize text messages to make a multilanguage web app In Detail Yii is a high-performance PHP framework best for developing Web 2.0 applications. It provides fast, secure, and professional features to create robust projects, however, this rapid development requires the ability to organize common tasks together to build a complete application. It's all too easy to get confused; this is where this book comes in. This book contains a series of practical project examples for developers starting from scratch. Each section contains the most relevant theories for every topic as you walk through developing each project, focusing on key aspects that commonly confuse users. The book starts with all the framework's basic concepts, such as controllers and views, to introduce you to Yii and creating your first application, a simple news reader. You will be learn to configure URL rules to make a pretty URL, essential for search engine optimization. Next, you will walk through Model and ActiveRecord, key concepts in database interaction. The second application you will develop is a reservation system that allows you to manage rooms, customers, and reservations. For this, you will use database connection through SQL and ActiveRecord. More complex than the first one, this application will introduce you to the advanced template of Yii 2, splitting the app into two parts: a frontend for all visitors and a backend for the admin. Finally, you will move on to the last two applications: one that allows connections from remote clients, through RESTful components of Yii 2, and another that creates and organizes automatic tasks using the console application structure of Yii 2. Style and approach This is a step-by-step guide with each topic introduced in the context of real-world applications, highlighting common cases where users may encounter difficulties.
YO 2.0
by Dan SchawbelLos nuevos medios sociales abren un campo enorme de posibilidades en cualquier lugar del mundo. Para conseguir tus objetivos la estrategia más poderosa se basa en lograr diferenciarse mediante tu marca personal. Gracias a las herramientas de los nuevos medios, los blogs y las aplicaciones móviles, existen infinitas oportunidades para darte a conocer y conectar con otras personas.Tanto si estás buscando un trabajo, quieres dar un giro en tu carrera o aspiras a una promoción, Dan Schawbel , el gurú de la marca personal, te guía por el amplio territorio de los medios sociales y te muestra numerosos casos de éxito de personas que han construido sus marcas personales gracias a los medios sociales.Desde los sitios especializados en networking, como LinkedIn, Facebook o Twitter, hasta el potencial de los blogs, de los curriculums en video y de las aplicaciones móviles, Yo 2.0 representa una guía completa, práctica y actualizada para potenciar su marca personal y lograr sus objetivos profesionales.
Yocto for Raspberry Pi
by Pierre-Jean Texier Petter MabackerCreate unique and amazing projects by using the powerful combination of Yocto and Raspberry Pi About This Book * Set up and configure the Yocto Project efficiently with Raspberry Pi * Deploy multimedia applications from existing Yocto/OE layers * An easy-to-follow guide to utilize your custom recipes on your Raspberry Pi Who This Book Is For If you are a student or a developer of embedded software, embedded Linux engineer or embedded systems in competence with Raspberry Pi and want to discover the Yocto Project, then this book is for you. Experience with Yocto is not needed. What You Will Learn * Explore the basic concept of Yocto's build system and how it is organized in order to use it efficiently with Raspberry Pi * Generate your first image with Yocto for the Raspberry Pi * Understand how to customize your Linux kernel within the Yocto Project * Customize your image in order to integrate your own applications * Write your own recipes for your graphical applications * Integrate a custom layer for the Raspberry Pi In Detail The Yocto Project is a Linux Foundation workgroup, which produces tools (SDK) and processes (configuration, compilation, installation) that will enable the creation of Linux distributions for embedded software, independent of the architecture of embedded software (Raspberry Pi, i.MX6, and so on). It is a powerful build system that allows you to master your personal or professional development. This book presents you with the configuration of the Yocto Framework for the Raspberry Pi, allowing you to create amazing and innovative projects using the Yocto/OpenEmbedded eco-system. It starts with the basic introduction of Yocto's build system, and takes you through the setup and deployment steps for Yocto. It then helps you to develop an understanding of Bitbake (the task scheduler), and learn how to create a basic recipe through a GPIO application example. You can then explore the different types of Yocto recipe elements (LICENSE, FILES, SRC_URI, and so on). Next, you will learn how to customize existing recipes in Yocto/OE layers and add layers to your custom environment (qt5 for example). Style and approach A step by step guide covering the fundamentals to create amazing new projects with Raspberry Pi and Yocto.
Yogscast: The Diggy Diggy Book
by The YogscastYogscast is a wildly popular YouTube channel--with more than 4 BILLION views--that is made up of 20+ gamers who create hilarious videos, animations, and songs based on their favorite games.Drop your axe. Lower your sword. And open the ultimate, must-have book for gamers of all ages! The Diggy Diggy Book includes the best (and worst) jokes from the massively successful YouTube creators. Meet the Yogscast, see exclusive look inside YogTowers, become a JaffaQuest cadet, read the tourists guide to Datlof and more, so much more that we don't want to give away. (Yet!) If you've ever watched a Minecraft YouTube video, chances are you know who The Yogscast is. This is THE book for you.
Yosemite: A Take Control Crash Course
by Scholle McfarlandLearn OS X 10.10 Yosemite's new features quickly!Read this ebook to get more out of your Mac as you go about your everyday activities. Written by former Macworld editor Scholle McFarland, this book introduces Yosemite's new interface and discusses new features like iCloud Drive, Handoff, iPhone voice/SMS relay, and Notification Center's Today view. You'll learn about key changes in core Apple apps with chapters about Safari, Mail, Messages, and Calendar. You'll also find answers to questions brought on by recent additions to OS X, such as how to control notifications, tips for using Finder tags, and working with tabbed Finder windows. The book closes with two under-the-hood topics, setting up a new user account (for a child, guest, or troubleshooting) and troubleshooting (with techniques including Safe Boot and OS X Recovery).The book kicks off with an overview of the major changes in Yosemite, so you can come to grips with what's new before you dip into any of the longer topics:The look: Find out what's important about Yosemite's new look, plus discover how to toggle Translucency and Dark Mode. You'll also learn tips for working with the new close, minimize, and full-screen buttons on the windows.Spotlight: Spotlight can now do more than ever before, so make sure you aren't missing out, and make sure you've customized Spotlight to match your needs.iCloud Drive: Find out what it's for, where it works, how to turn it on, and more.Handoff: Discover how to use Handoff to move from one device to another (say, from your iPad to your laptop) and pick up where you left off in. Use your Mac as a speakerphone: Learn how to make and answer telephone calls from your iPhone on your Mac (even if your iPhone is in a bag on the other side of your house).AirDrop: Get the latest on Apple's odd AirDrop feature, which now lets you transfer files between an iOS devices and a Mac, instead of just between iOS devices or just between Macs.Notifications: Get more practical (or fun) use from Notification Center by making use of the new Today view, which you can customize with third-party widgets. Also find directions for getting rid of annoying or distracting notifications.Scholle also tells you about key changes in core Apple apps:Safari: You'll notice that Safari is new right away because the toolbar and URL/address field are so different, but it's really worth reading this chapter because quite a lot has changed and you can surf more efficiently if you know about the new capabilities.Mail: If you use Apple Mail, you should know about Mail's two major new features: Mail Drop and Markup.Chat and SMS: Messages in Yosemite is far more useful now, due to its beefed up group chats and capability to send and receive SMS messages relayed through your iPhone.Calendar: Learn about Calendar's new intelligent autocomplete, calendar overlays, and updated Today view.Finally, the book offers help with aspects of using Yosemite that haven't changed much since 10.9 Mavericks, but which many people either haven't yet started using or need help with:Finder tabs: De-clutter your Desktop by using Finder tabs to bring multiple windows into one.Finder tags: Flexibly organize and find your files with tags rather than relying solely on old-fashioned standard folders.Accounts: Avoid problems by setting up user accounts for kids and guests, and for troubleshooting unexpected problems.Problem solving: Make sure you have a copy of this book on an iOS device or secondary Mac so you can pull it out if you need to troubleshoot a serious problem, like an app that won't launch, a login item that's gone bad, or a Mac that won't boot.
YoSoyPlex en el fin del mundo (Las Aventuras de Plex #Volumen 2)
by YoSoyPlexNada frena a YOSOYPLEX. ¿Conseguirá sobrevivir en los lugares más extremos del mundo? Plex y Colmillo se van unos días de relax a la Bahía Paraíso..., aunque ese lugar tiene poco de paraíso, y de relax menos todavía. Básicamente, porque eso está la ANTÁRTIDA... ¡y se han quedado atrapados! Cuando escuchan una leyenda sobre un monstruo de hielo que aparece bajo las tormentas, no lo dudan: tienen que verlo con sus propios ojos. Les espera la aventura más extrema, y por el camino encontrarán: - Huellas misteriosas y rastros inexplicables.- Icebergs imposibles y cuevas increíbles.- El secreto más bien guardado en el fin del mundo. Y tú, ¿te atreves a vivir LAS AVENTURAS DE PLEX?
YoSoyPlex y la pirámide maldita (Plex Extremo #Volumen 1)
by YoSoyPlexNada frena a YOSOYPLEX ¿Conseguirá sobrevivir en los lugares más extremos del mundo? De la noche a la mañana, una nueva pirámide ha aparecido en el desierto de Egipto. Dicen que esconde un tesoro tan poderoso como peligroso, y nadie se atreve a descubrir qué ha pasado... nadie excepto PLEX. El viaje más épico acaba de empezar, y en el destino encontrará: Una pirámide maldita. Un tesoro que te hace inmortal. Un peligro que puede acabar con todo. Y tú, ¿te atreves a vivir LAS AVENTURAS DE PLEX?
You Are Here: A Field Guide for Navigating Polarized Speech, Conspiracy Theories, and Our Polluted Media Landscape
by Whitney Phillips Ryan M. MilnerHow to understand a media environment in crisis, and how to make things better by approaching information ecologically.Our media environment is in crisis. Polarization is rampant. Polluted information floods social media. Even our best efforts to help clean up can backfire, sending toxins roaring across the landscape. In You Are Here, Whitney Phillips and Ryan Milner offer strategies for navigating increasingly treacherous information flows. Using ecological metaphors, they emphasize how our individual me is entwined within a much larger we, and how everyone fits within an ever-shifting network map.
"You Are Not Expected to Understand This": How 26 Lines of Code Changed the World
by Kelly ChudlerLeading technologists, historians, and journalists reveal the stories behind the computer coding that touches all aspects of life—for better or worseFew of us give much thought to computer code or how it comes to be. The very word “code” makes it sound immutable or even inevitable. “You Are Not Expected to Understand This” demonstrates that, far from being preordained, computer code is the result of very human decisions, ones we all live with when we use social media, take photos, drive our cars, and engage in a host of other activities.Everything from law enforcement to space exploration relies on code written by people who, at the time, made choices and assumptions that would have long-lasting, profound implications for society. Torie Bosch brings together many of today’s leading technology experts to provide new perspectives on the code that shapes our lives. Contributors discuss a host of topics, such as how university databases were programmed long ago to accept only two genders, what the person who programmed the very first pop-up ad was thinking at the time, the first computer worm, the Bitcoin white paper, and perhaps the most famous seven words in Unix history: “You are not expected to understand this.”This compelling book tells the human stories behind programming, enabling those of us who don’t think much about code to recognize its importance, and those who work with it every day to better understand the long-term effects of the decisions they make.With an introduction by Ellen Ullman and contributions by Mahsa Alimardani, Elena Botella, Meredith Broussard, David Cassel, Arthur Daemmrich, Charles Duan, Quinn DuPont, Claire L. Evans, Hany Farid, James Grimmelmann, Katie Hafner, Susan C. Herring, Syeda Gulshan Ferdous Jana, Lowen Liu, John MacCormick, Brian McCullough, Charlton McIlwain, Lily Hay Newman, Margaret O’Mara, Will Oremus, Nick Partridge, Benjamin Pope, Joy Lisi Rankin, Afsaneh Rigot, Ellen R. Stofan, Lee Vinsel, Josephine Wolff, and Ethan Zuckerman.
You CAN Stop Stupid: Stopping Losses from Accidental and Malicious Actions
by Ira Winkler Tracy Celaya BrownStopping Losses from Accidental and Malicious Actions Around the world, users cost organizations billions of dollars due to simple errors and malicious actions. They believe that there is some deficiency in the users. In response, organizations believe that they have to improve their awareness efforts and making more secure users. This is like saying that coalmines should get healthier canaries. The reality is that it takes a multilayered approach that acknowledges that users will inevitably make mistakes or have malicious intent, and the failure is in not planning for that. It takes a holistic approach to assessing risk combined with technical defenses and countermeasures layered with a security culture and continuous improvement. Only with this kind of defense in depth can organizations hope to prevent the worst of the cybersecurity breaches and other user-initiated losses. Using lessons from tested and proven disciplines like military kill-chain analysis, counterterrorism analysis, industrial safety programs, and more, Ira Winkler and Dr. Tracy Celaya's You CAN Stop Stupid provides a methodology to analyze potential losses and determine appropriate countermeasures to implement. Minimize business losses associated with user failings Proactively plan to prevent and mitigate data breaches Optimize your security spending Cost justify your security and loss reduction efforts Improve your organization’s culture Business technology and security professionals will benefit from the information provided by these two well-known and influential cybersecurity speakers and experts.
You Can Trust Me: The gripping, glamorous psychological thriller you won't want to miss
by Emma RowleyThe gripping psychological thriller full of twists and turns, from the bestselling author of WHERE THE MISSING GO - for fans of FOUND by Erin Kinsley, ALL THE RAGE by Cara Hunter and THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS by Lisa Jewell.'A gripping mystery in two compelling voices, exposing the dark side of influencer culture' Claire McGowan, author of THE PUSH*****************You can trust me.But can I trust you?Olivia is the domestic goddess who has won millions of followers by sharing her picture-perfect life online. And now she's releasing her tell-all autobiography.For professional ghostwriter Nicky it's the biggest job of her career. But as she delves deeper into Olivia's life, cracks begin to appear in the glamorous façade. From the strained relationship with her handsome husband, to murky details of a tragic family death in her childhood, the truth belies Olivia's perfect public image.But why is Olivia so desperate to leave an old tragedy well alone? And how far will she go to keep Nicky from the truth?*****************If you like Clare Mackintosh, Fiona Barton, Teresa Driscoll, Jenny Blackhurst, Rachel Abbott, Laura Marshall, Joy Ellis, Cara Hunter, Mel Sherratt or Lisa Jewell then you will be utterly gripped by this psychological thriller with a massive twist you won't see coming.Praise for You Can Trust Me:'Brilliant characters and unexpected turns! Grows and changes with every reveal...' Louisa de Lange, author of THE DREAM WIFE'So clever, so unpredictable, dark, haunting. I don't have enough words to do it justice' L V Matthews, author of THE PRANK (coming 2021)'An outstanding story. Cleverly plotted, fantastically written and a fast-paced, intriguing read' Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYAL'Emotional, gripping and fast-paced. A taut, extremely satisfying thriller' Carys Jones, author of THE LIST'A completely gripping thriller, and a breath of fresh air. You need to read this book' Rebecca Reid, author of TRUTH HURTS'An utterly absorbing novel to escape into' Vikki Patis, author of THE GIRL ACROSS THE STREET'Twists and more twists! Original and gripping...' Jackie Kabler, author of THE PERFECT COUPLE'Atmospheric and claustrophobic. Very cleverly plotted; you won't know who to trust' Catherine Cooper, author of THE CHALET'Loved how it grasped my attention right from the off and then didn't let go!' Sam Carrington, author of SAVING SOPHIE'Curl up on the sofa with You Can Trust Me, Emma Rowley's tense thriller' Grazia'Rowley has a firm grip on language and plot, and her easy, chatty style disguises a genuine emotional intelligence' Daily Mail'An involving and atmospheric psychological thriller' Crime Monthly
You Can Trust Me: The gripping, glamorous psychological thriller you won't want to miss
by Emma RowleyThe gripping psychological thriller full of twists and turns, from the bestselling author of WHERE THE MISSING GO - for fans of FOUND by Erin Kinsley, ALL THE RAGE by Cara Hunter and THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS by Lisa Jewell.'A gripping mystery in two compelling voices, exposing the dark side of influencer culture' Claire McGowan, author of THE PUSH*****************You can trust me.But can I trust you?Olivia is the domestic goddess who has won millions of followers by sharing her picture-perfect life online. And now she's releasing her tell-all autobiography.For professional ghostwriter Nicky it's the biggest job of her career. But as she delves deeper into Olivia's life, cracks begin to appear in the glamorous façade. From the strained relationship with her handsome husband, to murky details of a tragic family death in her childhood, the truth belies Olivia's perfect public image.But why is Olivia so desperate to leave an old tragedy well alone? And how far will she go to keep Nicky from the truth?*****************If you like Clare Mackintosh, Fiona Barton, Teresa Driscoll, Jenny Blackhurst, Rachel Abbott, Laura Marshall, Joy Ellis, Cara Hunter, Mel Sherratt or Lisa Jewell then you will be utterly gripped by this psychological thriller with a massive twist you won't see coming.Praise for You Can Trust Me:'Brilliant characters and unexpected turns! Grows and changes with every reveal...' Louisa de Lange, author of THE DREAM WIFE'So clever, so unpredictable, dark, haunting. I don't have enough words to do it justice' L V Matthews, author of THE PRANK (coming 2021)'An outstanding story. Cleverly plotted, fantastically written and a fast-paced, intriguing read' Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYAL'Emotional, gripping and fast-paced. A taut, extremely satisfying thriller' Carys Jones, author of THE LIST'A completely gripping thriller, and a breath of fresh air. You need to read this book' Rebecca Reid, author of TRUTH HURTS'An utterly absorbing novel to escape into' Vikki Patis, author of THE GIRL ACROSS THE STREET'Twists and more twists! Original and gripping...' Jackie Kabler, author of THE PERFECT COUPLE'Atmospheric and claustrophobic. Very cleverly plotted; you won't know who to trust' Catherine Cooper, author of THE CHALET'Loved how it grasped my attention right from the off and then didn't let go!' Sam Carrington, author of SAVING SOPHIE'Curl up on the sofa with You Can Trust Me, Emma Rowley's tense thriller' Grazia'Rowley has a firm grip on language and plot, and her easy, chatty style disguises a genuine emotional intelligence' Daily Mail'An involving and atmospheric psychological thriller' Crime Monthly
You Don't Know JS: Scope & Closures
by Kyle SimpsonNo matter how much experience you have with JavaScript, odds are you don't fully understand the language. This concise yet in-depth guide takes you inside scope and closures, two core concepts you need to know to become a more efficient and effective JavaScript programmer. You'll learn how and why they work, and how an understanding of closures can be a powerful part of your development skillset.Like other books in the "You Don't Know JS" series, Scope and Closures dives into trickier parts of the language that many JavaScript programmers simply avoid. Armed with this knowledge, you can achieve true JavaScript mastery.Learn about scope, a set of rules to help JavaScript engines locate variables in your codeGo deeper into nested scope, a series of containers for variables and functionsExplore function- and block-based scope, "hoisting", and the patterns and benefits of scope-based hidingDiscover how to use closures for synchronous and asynchronous tasks, including the creation of JavaScript libraries
You Don't Know JS: this & Object Prototypes
by Kyle SimpsonNo matter how much experience you have with JavaScript, odds are you don't fully understand the language. This concise, in-depth guide takes you inside JavaScript's this structure and object prototypes. You'll learn how they work and why they're integral to behavior delegation--a design pattern in which objects are linked, rather than cloned.Like other books in the "You Don't Know JS" series, this and Object Prototypes dives into trickier parts of the language that many JavaScript programmers simply avoid. Armed with this knowledge, you can become a true JavaScript master.With this book you will:Explore how the this binding points to objects based on how the function is calledLook into the nature of JS objects and why you'd need to point to themLearn how developers use the mixin pattern to fake classes in JSExamine how JS's prototype mechanism forms links between objectsLearn how to move from class/inheritance design to behavior delegationUnderstand how the OLOO (objects-linked-to-other-objects) coding style naturally implements behavior delegation
You Don't Know JS: Types & Grammar
by Kyle SimpsonNo matter how much experience you have with JavaScript, odds are you don't fully understand the language. As part of the "You Don't Know JS" series, this compact guide explores JavaScript types in greater depth than previous treatments by looking at type coercion problems, demonstrating why types work, and showing you how to take advantage of these features.Like other books in this series, You Don't Know JS: Types & Grammar dives into trickier parts of the language that many JavaScript programmers simply avoid or assume don't exist (like types). Armed with this knowledge, you can achieve true JavaScript mastery.With this book you will:Get acquainted with JavaScript's seven types: null, undefined, boolean, number, string, object, and symbolUnderstand why JavaSript's unique array, string, and number characteristics may delight or confound youLearn how natives provide object wrappers around primitive valuesDive into the coercion controversy--and learn why this feature is useful in many casesExplore various nuances in JavaScript syntax, involving statements, expressions, and other features
You Don't Know JS: Async & Performance
by Kyle SimpsonNo matter how much experience you have with JavaScript, odds are you don't fully understand the language. As part of the "You Don't Know JS" series, this compact guide focuses on the new asynchronous features in JavaScript, which are often confusing to developers. You'll learn about promises, generators, and coroutines, all of which allow you to create more sophisticated single-page web applications that provide the features of a desktop application without tying up the user's browser.Like other books in this series, You Don't Know JS: Async & Performance dives into trickier parts of the language that many JavaScript programmers simply avoid. Armed with this knowledge, you can achieve true JavaScript mastery.
You Don't Know JS: Up & Going
by Kyle SimpsonIt's easy to learn parts of JavaScript, but much harder to learn it completely--or even sufficiently--whether you're new to the language or have used it for years. With the "You Don't Know JS" book series, you'll get a more complete understanding of JavaScript, including trickier parts of the language that many experienced JavaScript programmers simply avoid.The series' first book, Up & Going, provides the necessary background for those of you with limited programming experience. By learning the basic building blocks of programming, as well as JavaScript's core mechanisms, you'll be prepared to dive into the other, more in-depth books in the series--and be well on your way toward true JavaScript.With this book you will:Learn the essential programming building blocks, including operators, types, variables, conditionals, loops, and functionsBecome familiar with JavaScript's core mechanisms such as values, function closures, this, and prototypesGet an overview of other books in the series--and learn why it's important to understand all parts of JavaScript
You Don't Know JS: ES6 & Beyond
by Kyle SimpsonNo matter how much experience you have with JavaScript, odds are you don't fully understand the language. As part of the "You Don't Know JS" series, this compact guide focuses on new features available in ECMAScript 6 (ES6), the latest version of the standard upon which JavaScript is built.Like other books in this series, You Don't Know JS: ES6 & Beyond dives into trickier parts of the language that many JavaScript programmers either avoid or know nothing about. Armed with this knowledge, you can achieve true JavaScript mastery.With this book, you will:Learn new ES6 syntax that eases the pain points of common programming idiomsOrganize code with iterators, generators, modules, and classesExpress async flow control with Promises combined with generatorsUse collections to work more efficiently with data in structured waysLeverage new API helpers, including Array, Object, Math, Number, and StringExtend your program's capabilities through meta programmingPreview features likely coming to JS beyond ES6
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How Artificial Intelligence Works And Why It's Making The World A Weirder Place
by Janelle Shane'I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Option B AI is the technology of the future, but how does it actually work? A hilarious, transporting look under the hood of the technology that's changing the world - and why it's dumber than we thinkYou Look Like a Thing and I Love You is one of the best pickup lines ever . . . according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness. She makes silly AIs that learn how to name paint colors, create the best recipes, and even flirt (badly) with humans - all to understand the technology that governs so much of our human lives. We rely on AI every day for recommendations, for rust AI with matters of life and death, on the road and in our hospitals. But how smart is AI really . . . and how does it solve problems, understand humans, and drive self-driving cars?This hilarious introduction to the most interesting science of our time, shows us how these programs learn, fail, and adapt - and how they reflect both the best and the worst of humanity.
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It's Making the World a Weirder Place
by Janelle ShaneMeet your robot overlords: an "accessible, informative, and hilarious" introduction to the weird and wonderful world of artificial intelligence (Ryan North)."You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever... according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness. She creates silly AIs that learn how to name paint colors, create the best recipes, and even flirt (badly) with humans--all to understand the technology that governs so much of our daily lives.We rely on AI every day for recommendations, for translations, and to put cat ears on our selfie videos. We also trust AI with matters of life and death, on the road and in our hospitals. But how smart is AI really... and how does it solve problems, understand humans, and even drive self-driving cars?Shane delivers the answers to every AI question you've ever asked, and some you definitely haven't. Like, how can a computer design the perfect sandwich? What does robot-generated Harry Potter fan-fiction look like? And is the world's best Halloween costume really "Vampire Hog Bride"?In this smart, often hilarious introduction to the most interesting science of our time, Shane shows how these programs learn, fail, and adapt--and how they reflect the best and worst of humanity.You Look Like a Thing and I Love You is the perfect book for anyone curious about what the robots in our lives are thinking."I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way." - Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals
You Only Have to Be Right Once
by Randall LaneThe ultimate insider look at the newest titans of tech--and what you can learn from their successIn 2007, twenty-one-year old David Karp launched Tumblr, a simple micro-blogging platform, on a whim. By 2012, it had become one of the top ten online destinations, drawing 170 million visitors. By 2013, Yahoo had acquired Tumblr for over $1 billion. Just like that, a kid who hadn't even earned his high school diploma was worth over a quarter billion dollars. And he's not the only one . . .Silicon Valley's newest billionaires represent a unique and unconventional breed of entrepreneur: young, bold, and taking the world by storm with their extreme speed, insatiable hunger, and progressive leadership. These whiz kids (and, to be fair, a few adults) have the hottest companies in the world. They are all turning just one brilliant insight or hook into money at a rate never before seen in human history--creating companies that, even with no revenue, garner insane valuations.With unique insider access to the world's most influential and wealthy entrepreneurs, Forbes has dug in to find what these super-entrepreneurs say about their own success. This book, introduced, edited, and updated by Forbes editor Randall Lane, is the first comprehensive look at who these instant tech billionaires are and how they achieved their quick wins. With sixteen illuminating pieces, including two never-before published features, we get behind-the-scenes examinations of the founders of Spotify, Airbnb, Tumblr, Twitter, and more, including: Elon Musk: The billionaire founder of Paypal, electric carmaker Tesla, and private space company SpaceX. His extreme ambition is matched by his preternatural engineering mind; no wonder he was the model for Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Iron Man. Evan Spiegel: The twenty-three-year old declined a $3 billion cash offer from Mark Zuckerberg, after making the mountain come to Mohammed (Snapchat's HQ is in Los Angeles) --an unheard of request from a young gun to one of the biggest players in Silicon Valley. The story of Snapchat's origin is even wilder than Facebook's, but Spiegel's ability to parlay infamy and popularity into revenue is still up in the air, even as Snapchat's valuation continues to grow. Alex Karp: An eccentric philosopher with almost no tech background turned a Peter Thiel backed venture, Palantir, into a data-mining champion, with clients like the NSA, the FBI, and the CIA. Amid heated privacy concerns, Karp continues to grow Palantir like crazy, to $196 million in funding and an estimated $1 billion in contracts in 2014.You Only Have to Be Right Once is the definitive collection of everything we can learn from these incredible game changers and what their next moves spell for the future of business.
You Should Test That
by Chris GowardLearn how to convert website visitors into customersPart science and part art, conversion optimization is designed to turn visitors into customers. Carefully developed testing procedures are necessary to help you fine-tune images, headlines, navigation, colors, buttons, and every other element, creating a website that encourages visitors to take the action you seek. This book guides you through creating an optimization strategy that supports your business goals, using appropriate analytics tools, generating quality testing ideas, running online experiments, and making the adjustments that work. Conversion optimization is part science and part art; this guide provides step-by-step guidance to help you optimize your website for maximum conversion ratesExplains how to analyze data, prioritize experiment opportunities, and choose the right testing methodsHelps you learn what to adjust, how to do it, and how to analyze the resultsFeatures hands-on exercises, case studies, and a full-color insert reinforcing key tacticsAuthor has used these techniques to assist Fortune 500 clientsYou Should Test That explains both the "why" and the "how" of conversion optimization, helping you maximize the value of your website.
You Started Your Blog: Now What...?
by Gundi Gabrielle<p>PLEASE NOTE: This book is written for COMPLETE BEGINNERS. <p>Those that have just set up their first blog and are now struggling with the next steps and where to go from here. It was written in response to feedback I received from my first book, which teaches the technical set up to complete beginners. I noticed patterns of what people were struggling with - often just even deciding what topic to focus on - and how blogging works in general. <p>This book will take you by the hand and guide you through the next steps - the solid, basic techniques that every successful blogger started with. There is no magic pill to suddenly attract thousands of followers - although there are a few techniques that can speed things up and we will cover them. Another area that is often underestimated is learning the WRITING STYLE OF BLOGGING, including how to format your posts.T his book goes into detail and provides resources for further training as that is obviously not something you will learn overnight. <p>We will also look at the characteristics of Viral blog posts, but - once again - don't expect a magic pill! Blogging is hard work and becoming a good blogger - a good blog writer - takes training and time, even if you are already experienced in writing. People read blogs differently than books and unless you adjust to that, you will have a hard time attracting an audience - no matter how experienced a writer you are. Finally, we wil go over the basic monetization strategies that are available to bloggers. <p>If you are new to blogging and are willing to put in the necessary work - and do so consistently - this book will give you a good basic start and take out much of the confusion new bloggers face. Of course, blogging also involves the powerful marketing techniques of SEO and Social Media and they are discussed in depth in part 3 and 4 of this series. I have personally found Kindle Publishing to be another great way to grow a blog following quickly - faster than any other technique actually - and so it is included as part 5 of this series. <p>Once again - if you are looking for advanced techniques, this book will not be for you - it is specifically aimed at beginners who have just started their first blog.</p>
You Suck at Cooking: The Absurdly Practical Guide to Sucking Slightly Less at Making Food: A Cookbook
by You Suck at CookingDo you crave food all the time? Do you think you might want to eat again in the future? Do you suck at cooking? Inspired by the wildly popular YouTube channel, these 60+ recipes will help you suck slightly less You already know the creator of the YouTube show You Suck at Cooking by his well-manicured hands and mysterious voice, and now you’ll know him for this equally well-manicured and mysterious tome. It contains more than sixty recipes for beginner cooks and noobs alike, in addition to hundreds of paragraphs and sentences, as well as photos and drawings.You’ll learn to cook with unintimidating ingredients in dishes like Broccoli Cheddar Quiche Cupcake Muffin-Type Things, Eddie’s Roasted Red Pepper Dip (while also learning all about Eddie’s sad, sad life), Jalapeño Chicken, and also other stuff. In addition, there are cooking tips that can be applied not only to the very recipes in this book, but also to recipes outside of this book, and to all other areas of your life (with mixed results). In the end, you just might suck slightly less at cooking.* *Results not guaranteed
You Will Get Through This Night
by Daniel HowellA practical guide to taking control of your mental health for today, tomorrow, and the days after, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved entertainer. ‘There’s a moment at the end of every day, where the world falls away and you are left alone with your thoughts. A reckoning, when the things you have been pushing to the background, come forward and demand your attention.’ Written by Daniel Howell, in consultation with a qualified psychologist, in an entertaining and personal way from the perspective of someone who has been through it all—this no-nonsense book gives you the tools to understand your mind so you can be in control and really live. Split into three chapters for each stage of the journey: This Night - how to get through your toughest moments and be prepared to face anything. Tomorrow - small steps to change your thoughts and actions with a big impact on your life. The Days After - help to look after yourself in the long term and not just survive, but thrive. You will laugh and learn—but most of all, this book will assure you that even in your darkest times, there is always hope. You will get through this night.