Machine Design

In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski-hailed as "one of the best writers on design working today" by Publishers Weekly-tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and gearheads who created them.

Nathan Coppedge has been hailed as one of the top three theorists of perpetual motion, the others being Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. This is the long-awaited print form of Nathan's designs, including all variations of the first eleven concepts Nathan thought up. Also included are the 'early failures,' 'perpetual motion oddities', and 'apparatures' or mobile building concepts.

In 2013 and 2014 Nathan Coppedge believes he found evidence for perpetual motion. In this single, combined volume, Nathan's designs are completely available, along with a somewhat detailed autobiography. Readers will be pleased to find the majority of Nathan's work on perpetual motion contained within this volume, and may find some of the details of Nathan's early life and adolescence enlightening. This text makes an excellent holiday gift for those who are on the verge of splurging on more than one of Nathan's many published titles. Some adult content is present in the autobiography.

A Human Algorithm: How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Who We Are examines the immense impact intelligent technology will have on humanity. These machines, while challenging our personal beliefs and our socio-economic world order, also have the potential to transform our health and well-being, alleviate poverty and suffering, and reveal the mysteries of intelligence and consciousness. International human rights attorney Flynn Coleman deftly argues that it is critical we instill values, ethics, and morals into our robots, algorithms, and other forms of AI.

Cricut crafting is exciting, but with so much jargon-filled information and not-so-helpful “how-to” guides out there, it is also confusing for Cricut newbies. You’ve probably felt like you were drowning in an ocean of information every time you wanted to create your first project. Cricut for Newbies has your back! This all-in-one is a treasure trove of Cricut knowledge with step-by-step instructions on how to use a Cricut machine and more! Even if you’ve never made crafts before, you’ll gain skills, confidence, and the guidance you need to create your first projects.

In User Friendly, Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant reveal the untold story of a paradigm that quietly rules our modern lives: the assumption that machines should anticipate what we need. Spanning over a century of sweeping changes, from women’s rights to the Great Depression to World War II to the rise of the digital era, this audiobook unpacks the ways in which the world has been - and continues to be - remade according to the principles of the once-obscure discipline of user-experience design.

The Prompt Engineer: A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming Highly Effective" is a book aimed at individuals seeking to develop their prompt engineering skills and become highly effective prompt engineers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including an overview of prompt engineering, essential skills for prompt engineers, tools of the trade, designing effective prompts, implementation and deployment, and advanced topics in prompt engineering. In the first chapter, readers will gain an understanding of what prompt engineering is and its applications in modern businesses. Chapter two delves ...

Master Artificial Intelligence in no time, even if you're a total beginner or a tech novice with our essential guide — Empower your career and simplify your daily life! Does the world of AI and machine learning seem intimidating, complex, or out of reach? Are you interested in diving into the realm of AI but have no idea where to start? Are you overwhelmed by endless information and complex terminologies that seem to make AI learning more challenging? You're not alone!

Get the details, examples, and best practices you need to build generative AI applications, services, and solutions using the power of Azure OpenAI Service. Microsoft AI specialist Adrián González Sánchez examines the integration and utilization of Azure OpenAI Service within the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform.

Step into the captivating world of Computing Mathematics, where computer science and mathematics intertwine to create endless possibilities and unveil the inner workings of complex systems. This groundbreaking eBook offers a fascinating journey through the many facets of the two disciplines and their extraordinary impact on the modern world. Exclusive to Amazon, this comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone who seeks to explore the hidden beauty of this captivating subject! Diving into 20 comprehensive chapters, you'll discover how discrete mathematics lays the foundation for computer ...

Data Lake Architecture will explain how to build a useful data lake where data scientists and data analysts can solve business challenges and identify new business opportunities. Learn how to structure data lakes as well as analog, application, and text-based data ponds to provide maximum business value. Understand the role of the raw data pond and when to use an archival data pond. Leverage the four key ingredients for data lake success: metadata, integration mapping, context, and metaprocess.

Everywhere we turn, a new device promises to transfigure our lives. But at what cost? In this urgent and revelatory excavation of our Information Age, leading technology thinker Adam Greenfield forces us to reconsider our relationship with the networked objects, services, and spaces that define us. It is time to re-evaluate the Silicon Valley consensus determining the future. We're told that innovations - from augmented - reality interfaces and virtual assistants to autonomous delivery drones and self-driving cars - will make life easier, more convenient, and more productive.

What sets this book apart is the fact that we have presented the subject of perpetual motion machines (PMMs) from the ground up on an axiomatic basis. This work is about the basics that one needs to master in order to own such a machine and thus be able to elevate himself to higher realms of existence.

In this book, you will find everything you need to know about Cricut - from purchasing Cricut machines to creating and purchasing your final designs and products.

Cricut machines are fast becoming all the rage for creatives who want to design and produce unusual and unique crafts and products. You are likely someone who is inspired to get started with your new Cricut machine but may need help to get your ideas from inspiration to creation, and this is why this book was written.

The data lakehouse is the next generation of the data warehouse and data lake, designed to meet today’s complex and ever-changing modern information systems. This book shows you how to construct your data lakehouse as the foundation for your artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data mesh initiatives. Know the pitfalls and techniques for maximizing business value of your data lakehouse. In addition, be able to explain the core characteristics and critical success factors of a data lakehouse. By reviewing entry errors, key incompatibility, and ensuring good documentation...

Cricut Design Space is turning all heads with its impeccable capability to design with creativity. No product is attractive if it is not designed properly. Moreover, it is difficult to design something when the space is not user-friendly. Cricut Design Space helps with flawlessly designing projects without any difficulty. This book is a complete guide to understanding Cricut Design Space. It will help in mastering the tools and functions of Cricut Design Space for a perfect project.

Did you recently buy a Cricut DIY crafting machine, or are you planning to get one? Here is a complete, step-by-step guide for beginners to learn the basics, tips, and tricks of Cricut. Discover how to set up, use, and design your space to create your first set of fantastic projects. A Cricut is a cutting machine that allows you to create wonderful and powerful crafts that you can't even imagine exists. With this machine, you can cut various materials for your craft projects, such as vinyl, matboard, felt, paper, cardstock, among others.

John Maeda is one of the world's preeminent thinkers on technology and design, and in How to Speak Machine, he offers a set of simple laws that govern not only the computers of today but the unimaginable machines of the future. Machines are already more powerful than we can comprehend and getting more powerful at an exponential pace. Once set in motion, algorithms never tire. And when a program's size, speed and endlessness combine with its ability to learn and transform itself, the outcome can be unpredictable and dangerous.

Tired of staring at the blank page? Have you lost your way through your story's second act? Want a road-map for your Nanowrimo novel? Struggle no more. The Plot Machine: Crime builds on the story-design principles of The Plot Machine, focusing on the most popular crime genres: caper, revenge, thriller, investigation, and legal. The unique characteristics of each genre are described as well as a step-by-step approach to their plotting. All genres are not the same. Each has its own plotting requirements. Crank up The Plot Machine: Crime, and design better crimes faster.