20 Best Books About Technology (2023 Update)

For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in microsoft office. using technology to teach technology best-selling technology in action complete uses practical content and hands- on projects to engage students in computing tasks and skills they can apply at work, in class, or at home. designed for today's technically savvy students, the text introduces difficult concepts at a basic level early on, then expands upon these skills as students build mastery. the 16th edition further emphasizes the importance of digital literacy with two new try this projects – "what does facebook know about you?" and "sharing printers on a network using windows" – as well as a new technology in the news feature providing weekly currency updates online. also available with mylab it by combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, mylab it personalizes the learning experience and helps students absorb and retain key course concepts while developing skills that employers seek. note: you are purchasing a standalone product; mylab it does not come packaged with this content. students, if interested in purchasing this title with mylab it, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package isbn and course id. revel prepares students to meaningfully participate in class and provides the skills they need to be digitally literate in the workplace and in their everyday lives.

A new york times, wall street journal, publishers weekly, and usa today bestseller"newport is making a bid to be the marie kondo of technology: someone with an actual plan for helping you realize the digital pursuits that do, and don't, bring value to your life."–ezra klein, vox – minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. it's the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world. – in this timely and enlightening book, the bestselling author of deep work introduces a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives. – digital minimalists are all around us. they're the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. they can get lost in a good book, a woodworking project, or a leisurely morning run. they can have fun with friends and family without the obsessive urge to document the experience. they stay informed about the news of the day, but don't feel overwhelmed by it. they don't experience "fear of missing out" because they already know which activities provide them meaning and satisfaction. – now, newport gives us a name for this quiet movement, and makes a persuasive case for its urgency in our tech-saturated world. common sense tips, like turning off notifications, or occasional rituals like observing a digital sabbath, don't go far enough in helping us take back control of our technological lives, and attempts to unplug completely are complicated by the demands of family, friends and work. – drawing on a diverse array of real-life examples, from amish farmers to harried parents to silicon valley programmers, newport identifies the common practices of digital minimalists and the ideas that underpin them. he shows how digital minimalists are rethinking their relationship to social media, rediscovering the pleasures of the offline world, and reconnecting with their inner selves through regular periods of solitude. he then shares strategies for integrating these practices into your life, starting with a thirty-day "digital declutter" process that has already helped thousands feel less overwhelmed and more in control. – technology is intrinsically neither good nor bad. the key is using it to support your goals and values, rather than letting it use you. this book shows the way.

'one of the best software design books of all time' – bookauthority cory althoff is a self-taught programmer. but once he got there, he realised he was severely under-prepared. he was overwhelmed by the amount of things he needed to know but hadn't learned. his journey learning to program, and his experience in first software engineering job were the inspiration for this book. this book is not just about learning to program, although you will learn to code. if you want to program professionally, it is not enough to learn to code; that is why, in addition to helping you learn to program, althoff also cover the rest of the things you need to know to program professionally that classes and books don't teach you. the self-taught programmer is a roadmap, a guide to take you from writing your first python program to passing your first technical interview. the book is divided into five sections: 1. learn to program in python 3 and build your first program. 2. learn object-oriented programming and create a powerful python program to get you hooked. 3. learn to use tools like git, bash and regular expressions. then use your new coding skills to build a web scraper. 4. study computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms. 5. finish with best coding practices, tips for working with a team and advice on landing a programming job. you can learn to program professionally. the path is there. will you take it? from the author i spent one year writing the self-taught programmer. it was an exciting and rewarding experience. i treated my book like a software project. after i finished writing it, i created a program to pick out all of the code examples from the book and execute them in python to make sure all 300+ examples worked properly. then i wrote software to add line numbers and color to every code example. finally, i had a group of 200 new programmers 'beta read' the book to identify poorly explained concepts and look for any errors my program missed. i hope you learn as much reading my book as i did writing it. best of luck with your programming!

A revealing look at how tech industry bias and blind spots get baked into digital products–and harm us all.

Why do half of all technology projects fail? a major reason is that organizations often pick the wrong tools, leaving them digitally hamstrung from the start. this book offers a modern alternative to traditional waterfall approaches to selecting technology. you'll learn a practical, adaptive process that relies on realistic storytelling and hands-on testing to get the best fit for your enterprise.

"there are many people today who see that modern society is heading toward disaster in one form or another, and who moreover recognize technology as the common thread linking the principal dangers that hang over us… the purpose of this book is to show people how to begin thinking in practical, grand-strategic terms about what must be done in order to get our society off the road to destruction that it is now on." –from the preface in anti-tech revolution: why and how, kaczynski argues why the rational prediction and control of the development of society is impossible while expounding on the existence of a process fundamental to technological growth that inevitably leads to disaster: a universal process akin to biological natural selection operating autonomously on all dynamic systems and determining the long-term outcome of all significant social developments. taking a highly logical, fact-based, and intellectually rigorous approach, kaczynski seamlessly systematizes a vast breadth of knowledge and elegantly reconciles the social sciences with biology to illustrate how technological growth in and of itself necessarily leads to disastrous disruption of global biological systems. together with this new understanding of social and biological change, and by way of an extensive examination of the dynamics of social movements, kaczynski argues why there is only one route available to avoid the disaster that technological growth entails: a revolution against technology and industrial society. through critical and comprehensive analysis of the principles of social revolutions and by carefully developing an exacting theory of successful revolution, kaczynski offers a practical, rational, and realistic guide for preventing the fast-approaching technology-induced catastrophe. this new second edition (2020) contains various updates and improvements over the first edition (2016), including two new appendices. note: theodore john kaczynski does not receive any remuneration for this book.

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain and troubleshoot today’s complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. refrigeration & air conditioning technology, ninth edition, is a time-honored best-seller offering the hands-on guidance, practical applications, and solid foundation your students need to understand modern hvac service and repair, its environmental challenges, and their solutions. focused on sustainable technology and emphasizing new technologies and green awareness, the ninth edition features the latest advances in the hvac/r industry, including updated content throughout the text and more than 400 new and revised figures and images. drawing on decades of industry experience, the authors also cover the all-important soft skills and customer relations issues that today's professionals need to master for career success. memorable real-world examples, hundreds of vibrant photos, and unique service call features bring key concepts to life and help students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in today's dynamic industry.important notice: media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Through a series of recent breakthroughs, deep learning has boosted the entire field of machine learning. now, even programmers who know close to nothing about this technology can use simple, efficient tools to implement programs capable of learning from data. this practical book shows you how. – by using concrete examples, minimal theory, and two production-ready python frameworks–scikit-learn and tensor – flow–author aurélien géron helps you gain an intuitive understanding of the concepts and tools for building intelligent systems. you'll learn a range of techniques, starting with simple linear regression and progressing to deep neural networks. with exercises in each chapter to help you apply what you've learned, all you need is programming experience to get started. – explore the machine learning landscape, particularly neural nets – use scikit-learn to track an example machine-learning project end-to-end – explore several training models, including support vector machines, decision trees, random forests, and ensemble methods – use the tensorflow library to build and train neural nets – dive into neural net architectures, including convolutional nets, recurrent nets, and deep reinforcement learning – learn techniques for training and scaling deep neural nets

Over the past 30 years, no theorist of the digital age has better explained the next big thing than don tapscott. for example, in wikinomics, tapscott was the first to show how the internet provides the first global platform for mass collaboration. now, he writes about a profound technological shift that will change how the world does business–and everything else–using blockchain technology, which powers the digital currency bitcoin. the new blockchain technology facilitates peer-to-peer transactions without any intermediary such as a bank or governing body. keeping the user's information anonymous, the blockchain validates and keeps a permanent public record of all transactions. that means that your personal information is private and secure, while all activity is transparent and incorruptible–reconciled by mass collaboration and stored in code on a digital ledger. although many opportunities for the blockchain require a digital currency, bitcoin is only one application of this great innovation in computer science. the blockchain can hold any legal document, from deeds and marriage licences to educational degrees and birth certificates. call it the world wide ledger. it enables smart contracts, decentralized autonomous organizations, decentralized government services, and transactions among things. tapscott, writing with his son alex, a financial analyst and technologist, argues that the blockchain will shape the next era of prosperity–in finance, business, healthcare, education, governance, and beyond."–

This textbook explains technology roadmapping, in both its development and practice, and illustrates the underlying theory of, and empirical evidence for, technologic evolution over time afforded by this strategy. the book contains a rich set of examples and practical exercises from a wide array of domains in applied science and engineering such as transportation, energy, communications, and medicine. professor de weck gives a complete review of the principles, methods, and tools of technology management for organizations and technologically-enabled systems, including technology scouting, roadmapping, strategic planning, r&d project execution, intellectual property management, knowledge management, partnering and acquisition, technology transfer, innovation management, and financial technology valuation. special topics also covered include moore's law, s-curves, the singularity and fundamental limits to technology. ideal for university courses in engineering, management, and business programs, as well as self-study or online learning for professionals in a range of industries, readers of this book will learn how to develop and deploy comprehensive technology roadmaps and r&d portfolios on diverse topics of their choice. 342 tables, color; 1 illustrations, black and white; xxviii, 642 p. 1 illus.

Learn how and when to use the right data structures in any situation, strengthening your computational thinking, problem-solving, and programming skills in the process.this accessible and entertaining book provides an in-depth introduction to computational thinking through the lens of data structures — a critical component in any programming endeavor. you’ll learn how to work with more than 15 key data structures, from stacks, queues, and caches to bloom filters, skip lists, and graphs. you’ll also master linked lists by virtually standing in line at a cafe, hash tables by cataloging the history of the summer olympics, and quadtrees by neatly organizing your kitchen cabinets, all while becoming familiar with basic computer science concepts, like recursion and running time analysis.

An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature's sounds the natural world teems with remarkable conversations, many beyond human hearing range. groundbreaking scientists are using novel digital technologies to uncover these astonishing sounds, revealing vibrant communication among our fellow creatures across the tree of life. at once meditative and scientific, the sounds of life shares fascinating and surprising stories of nonhuman sound, interweaving insights from technological innovation and traditional knowledge. technology often distracts us from nature, but what if it could reconnect us instead? the sounds of life offers hope for environmental conservation and affirms humanity's relationship with nature in the digital age. after learning about the unsuspected wonders of nature's sounds, a walk outdoors will never be the same again.

Many such devices operate surprisingly close to very many fundamental physical limits. understanding how such devices work, and how they can (and cannot) be improved, requires deep insight into the character of physical law as well as engineering practice. the book starts with an introduction to units, forces, and the probabilistic foundations of noise and signaling, then progresses through the electromagnetics of wired and wireless communications, and the quantum mechanics of electronic, optical, and magnetic materials, to discussions of mechanisms for computation, storage, sensing, and display. this self-contained volume will help both physical scientists and computer scientists see beyond the conventional division between hardware and software to understand the implications of physical theory for information manipulation.

“new dark age is among the most unsettling and illuminating books i’ve read about the internet, which is to say that it is among the most unsettling and illuminating books i’ve read about contemporary life.” – new yorkeras the world around us increases in technological complexity, our understanding of it diminishes. meanwhile, those in power use our lack of understanding to further their own interests. the media is filled with unverifiable speculation, much of it generated by anonymous software, while companies dominate their employees through surveillance and the threat of automation. in his brilliant new work, leading artist and writer james bridle surveys the history of art, technology, and information systems, and reveals the dark clouds that gather over our dreams of the digital sublime.

Wall street journal bestseller – 2022 ippy awards gold medalist — science – national indie excellence awards finalist — political – 2021 world magazine accessible science book of the year — honorable mention"unsettled is a remarkable book—probably the best book on climate change for the intelligent layperson—that achieves the feat of conveying complex information clearly and in depth." —claremont review of books“[unsettled] is no polemic. it’s a plea for understanding how scientists extract clarity from complexity.” — wall street journal"surging sea levels are inundating the coasts." "hurricanes and tornadoes are becoming fiercer and more frequent." "climate change will be an economic disaster." you've heard all this presented as fact. but according to science, all of these statements are profoundly misleading. when it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that "the science is settled." in reality, the long game of telephone from research to reports to the popular media is corrupted by misunderstanding and misinformation. core questions—about the way the climate is responding to our influence, and what the impacts will be—remain largely unanswered. the climate is changing, but the why and how aren't as clear as you've probably been led to believe. now, one of america's most distinguished scientists is clearing away the fog to explain what science really says (and doesn't say) about our changing climate. in unsettled: what climate science tells us, what it doesn't, and why it matters, steven koonin draws upon his decades of experience—including as a top science advisor to the obama administration—to provide up-to-date insights and expert perspective free from political agendas. fascinating, clear-headed, and full of surprises, this book gives readers the tools to both understand the climate issue and be savvier consumers of science media in general. koonin takes readers behind the headlines to the more nuanced science itself, showing us where it comes from and guiding us through the implications of the evidence. he dispels popular myths and unveils little-known truths: despite a dramatic rise in greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures actually decreased from 1940 to 1970. koonin also tackles society's response to a changing climate, using data-driven analysis to explain why many proposed "solutions" would be ineffective, and discussing how alternatives like adaptation and, if necessary, geoengineering will ensure humanity continues to prosper.

From the author of the new york times bestseller the inevitable— a sweeping vision oftechnology as a living force that can expand our individual potential this provocative book introduces a brand-new view of technology. it suggests that technology as a whole is not a jumble of wires and metal but a living, evolving organism that has its own unconscious needs and tendencies. kevin kelly looks out through the eyes of this global technological system to discover "what it wants." he uses vivid examples from the past to trace technology's long course and then follows a dozen trajectories of technology into the near future to project where technology is headed. written in intelligent and accessible language, this is a fascinating, innovative, and optimistic look at how humanity and technology join to produce increasing opportunities in the world and how technology can give our lives greater meaning.

Are analytics and technology a strategic part of your business? artificial intelligence, platforms, algorithms, machine learning. most business leaders know the value in advanced technologies. but how do you embed them into your business—and make them a key part of your strategy? hbr's 10 must reads technology and strategy collection features innovative ideas to help you understand what new technologies offer, decide what business models are best for your business, and move forward with new innovations. 2 the collection includes seventy articles selected by hbr's editors from renowned thought leaders including clayton m. christensen, w. chan kim, renee mauborgne, and thomas h. davenport, plus the indispensable article "why every company needs an augmented reality strategy" by michael e. porter and james e. heppelmann. with hbr's 10 must reads technology and strategy collection, you can bridge the divide between your digital and strategic efforts, and ensure your business is on the cutting edge. hbr's 10 must reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. hbr's 10 must reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. harvard business review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

Fundamentals of technology is a foundational text for engineering and technology students. the clean, clear writing style supports readers as they engage with content on the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems as well as the basics of scientific measurements, data representation and analysis, and unit conversions. specific topics covered include systematic and random error, physical quantities and their dimensions, scalars and vectors, electrical conductor design, ventilation, power trains and data description and presentation. of special note is the final chapter, which discusses the fundamentals of engineering economics – the time value of money and comparing economic alternatives. each well-organized chapter begins with a clear statement of learning objectives to help readers focus and an introduction to the chapter content that supports reading preparation. fundamentals of technology is practical, applicable, and accessible, and an excellent textbook choice for engineering programs.chenxu yu holds a ph.d. in biological systems engineering with a minor in computer science from the university of wisconsin, madison. he is an associate professor in the department of agricultural and biosystems engineering at iowa state university, where his research focuses on bionanotechnology and biosensor development, and their applications in biomedical diagnosis and food and water safety.thomas brumm earned his ph.d. in agricultural engineering with a minor in chemical engineering at iowa state university where he is now an engineering professor and the associate director of the iowa state university center for sustainable rural livelihoods. dr. brumm researches post-harvest systems to ensure food security and how to eliminate inefficiencies in biorefineries for biomass storage.

Are you ready to harness the next big tech opportunity? the world of "deep tech" has launched seven simultaneous global revolutions: artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, the internet of things, autonomous vehicles, 3d printing, and quantum computing-a perfect storm that will drive the global economy for the next decade, to the tune of over $100 trillion. deep tech outlines the promise (and potential perils) hidden within each of these emerging technology revolutions, all poised to explode into the mainstream market. whether you're a fortune 100 executive or a hungry entrepreneur, deep tech will teach you to become fluent in deep tech-both its language and its possibilities-preparing you to take part in the decade's greatest opportunities.

Are you ready to harness the next big tech opportunity? the world of "deep tech" has launched seven simultaneous global revolutions: artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, the internet of things, autonomous vehicles, 3d printing, and quantum computing-a perfect storm that will drive the global economy for the next decade, to the tune of over $100 trillion. deep tech outlines the promise (and potential perils) hidden within each of these emerging technology revolutions, all poised to explode into the mainstream market. whether you're a fortune 100 executive or a hungry entrepreneur, deep tech will teach you to become fluent in deep tech-both its language and its possibilities-preparing you to take part in the decade's greatest opportunities.