Information technology

Packed with projects and inspirational ideas you can do any time, any place, become an accomplished photographer while feeding your creativity with this guide that reveals what just what your smartphone camera is capable of.   A camera phone is something we always have on us and creativity is something we all have in us but often we struggle to use them properly, feeling like we don’t have the

What is artificial intelligence? What problems does it solve? Should we fear its potential? In this highly accessible guide to the subject, Richard Urwin explains how AI came about and how it has developed over the years through the construction of ever more sophisticated computer programs. From primitive calculators and early robotics to stock market analytics and ChatGPT, readers can explore

Consult the wisdom of the ancient Classical world in this beautiful new oracle, complete with 50 oracle cards and a full-colour guidebook, enclosed in a sleek lidded box. Ancient Greek and Roman gods and goddesses guide the reader in this beautiful new oracle. Discover the mythology behind these figures and how they are relevant to answering modern questions about life. Enjoy the extraordinary

Roll the dice to create your very own Minecraft story in this tabletop game—with dice, instructions, and an adventure book! When a village is raided by illagers, its poor inhabitants seek the aid of a mighty hero to track down the invaders. They need someone brave, clever, and determined. They need you! Make crucial decisions, craft powerful items, roll dice to battle mobs, and explore the

Visionary game designer McGonigal reveals how we can harness the power of games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness.

Just say “no” to piles of sticky notes and scraps of paper with your passwords and logins! Keep track of them in this elegant, yet inconspicuous, alphabetically tabbed cognac leatherette notebook. In this 4” × 6” hardcover notebook with removable cover band, record the necessarily complex passwords and user login names required to thwart hackers. You’ll find: Internet password safety and naming

From Wall Street Journal columnist Spencer Jakab, the real story of the GameStop squeeze - and the surprising winners of a rigged game.

Discover a whole new dimension of Minecraft with Minecraft: The Official Pop-Up, an interactive book that takes you on an eye-catching journey as you craft, gather, and explore! Dive into the open world of Minecraft in this intricate, interactive pop-up book! Featuring five lively “pops,” each new page brings delight as you take on creepers, zombies, and endermen. Never-before-seen, original illu

Artificial Intelligence is transforming human society fundamentally and profoundly. Not since the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason have we changed how we approach knowledge, politics, economics, even warfare. Three of our most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore what it means for us all.

Doom Guy: Life in First Person is the long-awaited autobiography of John Romero, gaming’s original rock star and the cocreator of DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein—some of the most recognizable and important titles in video game history. Credited with the invention of the first-person shooter, a genre that continues to dominate the market today, he is gaming royalty.

This curious collection showcases the very best of the often strange yet 100% real autocomplete suggestions offered up by popular search engines, compiling them into one hilarious, fascinating, and mildly disturbing volume.

WELCOME TO NIGHT CITY! Explore an extensive examination of the rich lore of Cyberpunk 2077. This intricately assembled tome contains everything you need to know about the history, characters, and world of the long-awaited RPG from CD Projekt Red the creators of The Witcher video game series. This deluxe edition includes: An exclusive Night City map cover. A slipcase featuring Night City gra

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead. Full of

'If you are a human being and you own a smartphone, you need this book.' Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation Is your phone the first thing you reach for when you wake up? And the last thing you see before you sleep? Do you find the hours slip away as you idly scroll through your social media timeline? In short, are you addicted to your phone? If so, How to Break Up with Your Pho

‘I devoured it.’ Erin Kelly ‘An exhilarating voice’ Adele Parks ‘Unbelievably tense and twisty.’ Laura Marshall Lucky Rachel Edwards The more she wins, the more she loses… ‘Absorbing, unsettling, unflinching. I’ve been thinking about it for days and I’ll be recommending it to everyone.’ Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies Someone is watching Etta. Footsteps in the night, th

How does AI compare to a doctor when it comes to saving lives?  Doctors are under-resourced and face unprecedented levels of stress, with rising patient numbers and ever developing medical knowledge. But at the same time, they are all too human, prone to racial, class and social biases that affect the care patients receive.  Can we improve patient experience and alleviate the burdens of doctor

THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER "Kai-Fu Lee believes China will be the next tech-innovation superpower and in AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order, he explains why. Taiwan-born Lee is perfectly positioned for the task."—New York Magazine In this thought-provoking book, Lee argues powerfully that because of the unprecedented deve

Master the Art of Photography in As Little As 20 Weeks Digital Photography Complete Course 2nd Edition will teach you how to take professional-looking pictures you'll be proud to display. The programme is completely customisable to your schedule, so you can work through the modules at your own pace. It's also the ideal photography gift for aspiring creatives and hobby photographers. This dig

Get ready to hack your life, LEGO style! This book is bursting with more than 50 smart ideas to streamline your life and accessorise your space. You'll find stationery hacks help you organise your desk, cool ideas to make the most of your tech, and gadgets to blitz your boring chores. From a speaker that amplifies your phone, a weekly planner made of LEGO bricks, and a catapult that flings pape