Автор: Hertling William Название: Avogadro Corp: The Singularity Is Closer Than It Appears ISBN: 0984755705 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780984755707 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2578.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Hertling William Название: A.I. Apocalypse ISBN: 0984755748 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780984755745 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2405.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Leon Tsarev is a high school student set on getting into a great college program, until his uncle, a member of the Russian mob, coerces him into developing a new computer virus for the mob's botnet - the slave army of computers they used to commit digital crimes.
The evolutionary virus Leon creates, based on biological principles, is successful -- too successful. All the world's computers are infected. Everything from cars to payment systems and, of course, computers and smart phones stop functioning, and with them go essential functions including emergency services, transportation, and the food supply. Billions may die.
But evolution never stops. The virus continues to evolve, developing intelligence, communication, and finally an entire civilization. Some may be friendly to humans, but others are not.
Leon and his companions must race against time and the military to find a way to either befriend or eliminate the virus race and restore the world's computer infrastructure.
Praise for the Singularity Series:
-Highly entertaining, gripping, thought inspiring. Don't start without the time to finish - it won't let you go.- -Gifford Pinchot III, founder Bainbridge Graduate Institute, author THE INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION
-A tremendous book that every single person needs to read. In the vein of Daniel Suarez's Daemon and Freedom(TM), William's book shows that science fiction is becoming science fact. Avogadro Corp describes issues, in solid technical detail, that we are dealing with today that will impact us by 2015, if not sooner. Not enough people have read these books. It's a problem for them, but not for the emergent] machines.- -Brad Feld, managing director Foundry Group, cofounder TechStars
-A fascinating look at how simple and benign advancements in technology could lead to the surprise arrival of the first AI. And like all good techno-thrillers, the reality of AI is less than ideal.- -Jason Glaspey, SILICON FLORIST
-An alarming and jaw-dropping tale about how something as innocuous as email can subvert an entire organization. I found myself reading with a sense of awe, and read it way too late into the night.- -Gene Kim, author of VISIBLE OPS
Автор: Hertling Will Название: The Case of the Wilted Broccoli ISBN: 0984755799 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780984755790 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1543.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Willow and her brothers, Elon and Linden, want to build the best science fair project ever, and their plan to build a quadcopter that can fly itself is sure to win. But they're up against stiff competition, including Willow's best friends. The science fair takes an unexpected backseat when students at Mt. Hood Elementary start getting sick, including Willow. Everyone thinks it's just a stomach flu, but Willow suspects there's something wrong with the school lunches.Willow, Elon, and Linden will have to work together, using their autonomous quadcopter and all their detective skills to trace their food back to its source to solve The Case of the Wilted Broccoli.
Автор: Hertling William Название: The Last Firewall ISBN: 0984755764 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780984755769 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2405.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
In the year 2035, robots, artificial intelligences, and neural implants have become commonplace. The Institute for Ethics keeps the peace, using social reputation to ensure that robots and humans don't harm society or each other. But a powerful AI named Adam has found a way around the restrictions.
Catherine Matthews, nineteen years old, has a unique gift: the ability to manipulate the net with her neural implant. Yanked out of her perfectly ordinary life, Catherine becomes the last firewall standing between Adam and his quest for world domination.
PRAISE FOR THE LAST FIREWALL
-Awesome near-term science fiction.- - Brad Feld, Foundry Group managing director
-An insightful and adrenaline-inducing tale of what humanity could become and the machines we could spawn.- - Ben Huh, CEO of Cheezburger
-A fun read and tantalizing study of the future of technology: both inviting and alarming.- - Harper Reed, former CTO of Obama for America, Threadless
-A fascinating and prescient take on what the world will look like once computers become smarter than people. Highly recommended.- - Mat Ellis, Founder & CEO Cloudability
-A phenomenal ride through a post-scarcity world where humans are caught between rogue AIs. If you like having your mind blown, read this book - - Gene Kim, author of The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
Автор: Hertling Keith Название: Life Lessons on Leadership, Coaching and Culture ISBN: 1532048270 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781532048272 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1516.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Great companies know that attracting and retaining the best people requires having a great business culture in place. Keith Hertling, a lifelong leader and the vice president of leadership, coaching and culture for Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems, the popular sandwich chain, explores how to create and maintain a great culture in this guide for business owners, managers, and employees. In revealing how Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems has built a stellar, worldwide brand, he provides insights on: creating a leadership and culture plan; inspiring teams to rethink how they approach work; conducting interviews and hiring the right staff; and adapting tactics to different learning styles. Discover how Jersey Mikes has become a world-class company, and follow in its footsteps to build a top-performing team with Life Lessons on Leadership, Coaching and Culture.
Автор: Hertling William Название: Kill Process ISBN: 1942097034 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781942097037 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2578.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: By day, Angie, a twenty-year veteran of the tech industry, is a data analyst at Tomo, the world's largest social networking company; by night, she exploits her database access to profile domestic abusers and kill the worst of them. She can't change her own traumatic past, but she can save other women. When Tomo introduces a deceptive new product that preys on users
