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In this uniquely American memoir, Homer "Sonny" Hickam beautifully captures a moment when a dying town, a divided family, and a band of teenage dreamers dared to set their sights on the stars. Looking back after a distinguished NASA career that fulfilled his boyhood ambition, Hickam shares the story of his youth, taking listeners into the life of the little mining town and the boys who came to embody both its tensions and its dreams.

We once dreamed of self-driving cars; today, Starship rockets propel us toward Mars. As AI accelerates exponentially, we now envision another frontier: autonomous software development. In this book, we explore the rise of AI systems capable of coding with increasing sophistication and judgment. We chart a roadmap to amplify human creativity by merging machine productivity with human ingenuity.

Unleash the FULL potential of your home with "Building Your Own Smart Home with Raspberry Pi"! This transformative eBook will guide you step-by-step through the exhilarating world of smart home technology and Raspberry Pi. Just imagine: optimizing your home's energy consumption, surveilling key areas, and transforming everyday household fixtures into cutting-edge, smart devices - all at the tip of your fingers. Embark on this thrilling journey that begins with the basics of smart home technology and swiftly moves through choosing the perfect Raspberry Pi model. Master the art of setting up ...

**Discover the Aerial Revolution Skybound Creations, Your Ultimate eBook on Personal Drones** Unveil the mysteries of the skies and become a maestro of the drone world with "Skybound Creations." Dive into a comprehensive guide dedicated to hobbyists, innovators, and dreamers alike, charting a course through the fascinating landscape of personal drone technology. Whether you're just beginning your ascent or are soaring towards advanced terrain, this manual provides a treasure trove of knowledge for every altitude of expertise. "Skybound Creations" sets out on a journey with "Embracing the ...

Calling all entrepreneurs! Starting a business is an exhilarating journey filled with potential success. Yet, the task of crafting a brand and marketing strategy from scratch can be daunting. That's why I'm here to introduce you to your new ally in the world of marketing: ChatGPT. In this engaging audiobook, I'll lead you through marketing essentials, empowering you to stand out.

Are you tired of constantly paying high electricity bills every month? Imagine having a reliable and sustainable source of energy that not only saves you money but also benefits the environment. In this comprehensive and easy-to-follow eBook, Harness the Wind, we guide you through the entire process of harnessing wind power for your home. Starting from the basics of wind power, you will gain a clear understanding of your energy needs, as well as how to choose the right wind turbine design for your location. You'll learn about the materials needed to build a home wind turbine and how to ...

Attention: Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Machine Learning with "Cracking the Code". This book is meticulously crafted to captivate novices and guide them through the intricate landscape of artificial intelligence. Interest: Are you curious about the inner workings of the intelligent systems that power our digital world? "Cracking the Code" unveils the mysteries of Machine Learning, making it accessible to beginners eager to comprehend the algorithms shaping our technological future. Delve into the fundamentals, demystify the complex, and cultivate a deep understanding...

Explore the wonders of the world and the furthest frontiers of space – and learn to build the universe’s most incredible sights with LEGO® bricks! Look inside volcanoes, travel to the deepest depths of the ocean, find out what happens inside a black hole, send a message to aliens, and much, much more! Includes more than 70 out-of-this-world LEGO models to inspire you!

GenAI on AWS is an essential guide for anyone looking to dive into the world of generative AI with the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Crafted by a team of experienced cloud and software engineers, this book offers a direct path to developing innovative AI applications. It lays down a hands-on roadmap filled with actionable strategies, enabling you to write secure, efficient, and reliable generative AI applications utilizing the latest AI capabilities on AWS.

Smartphone Nation will transform the way you–and your children–understand your devices and how they affect you. In this practical, agenda-setting audiobook, Kaitlyn Regehr–a celebrated researcher and professor of digital literacy–proposes a new, food-pyramid like framework for understanding and improving our digital consumption. She lays out how you can keep the advantages of the internet while identifying often hidden dangers and stepping away when you’re over-reliant.

Many different words have been used to publicly describe Non-Fungible tokens over the past two years. Just JPEGs. The future. Not the future. Stupid. Contrarian. Just digital art. Stupid. Not so stupid. Overvalued. Overhyped. Along with any number of countless adjectives, NFTs can be whatever you want them to be, for you. While NFTs have gotten a rather “bad rap” at times, its underlying technology (blockchain technology) has had an even rougher time of it, especially Bitcoin that has been pronounced dead several hundred times. While much of the discussion is based on this inhuman ...

Unlock your coding superpowers with "Python Programming for Kids: A Fun and Easy Guide to Learning Coding, Building Games, and Creating Projects"! Designed especially for young minds, this book transforms complex concepts into exciting adventures. Whether you're diving into Python for beginners 2024, looking for a Python quick start guide, or need a Python programming cheat sheet, this book has you covered.

Introducing "Social Media Influencer: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Profitable Social Media Influencer Career" - your indispensable blueprint designed to navigate the intricacies of the social media landscape effectively. This guide is enriched with strategies endorsed by industry experts, beneficial for both novices and veterans in the influencer domain, aiming to guide you through the competitive social media environment.

Are you ready to elevate your programming skills and master the art of building high-performance applications and algorithms? This audiobook is your ultimate companion to understanding and leveraging the power of C++ and C# for modern High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Dive into the thrilling world of booming industries and discover the secret strategies that shaped history in "Masters of the Gold Rush." This compelling eBook unravels the mystique of economic booms throughout the ages, from the iconic Gold Rush to today’s technological frontiers. Explore the hidden engines of prosperity with a unique ‘picks and shovels’ strategy, where success is found not just in seeking gold, but in selling the tools that make it possible. Unearth the stories of merchants who thrived in goldfields, entrepreneurs who powered the transportation revolution, and ...

This book explores the principles, practices, and tools of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to help organizations build a seamless software delivery pipeline. It covers everything from the fundamental concepts and benefits of CI/CD to the practical implementation and best practices. The book starts by introducing CI/CD and its importance in modern software development. It explains how CI/CD addresses challenges such as manual processes, deployment delays, and quality issues.

Step into a world where every connection counts. "Building Bridges Abroad" is your essential guide to crafting a personal and professional network that transcends borders. From setting the groundwork to flourishing in an unfamiliar culture, this comprehensive eBook takes you through every step necessary to succeed in your new environment. Begin with understanding the vital impact of a support network on your journey abroad. Learn how to overcome the initial fear of connecting and dive into the art of researching cultural norms and networking etiquette before you even set foot on foreign ...

Hear about some of the world's biggest building blunders. Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned from their mistakes.

Are you ready to turn your passion into profit and your content into a powerful brand? Content That Converts is the ultimate guide for creators, influencers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers who want to grow an engaged audience, monetize their voice, and build a content-driven business that lasts. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your platform, this book gives you the tools, strategies, and structure to transform your creativity into consistent income.

Bob Muglia helps us understand how innovation in data and information technology have led us to AI—and how this technology must shape our future. The long-time Microsoft executive, former CEO of Snowflake, and current tech investor maps the evolution of the modern data stack and how it has helped build today's economy and society. And he explains how humanity must create a new social contract for the artificial general intelligence (AGI)—autonomous machines intelligent as people-that he expects to arrive in less than a decade.