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SQL: Beginner Level SQL from the Ground Up is the first entry in a series of books designed to make SQL accessible to the fledgling user. This series will break up the material into bite-sized chunks to take listeners from uninitiated novice to expert scripter, with layman explanations and query examples. The Internet has arrived. The information age is upon us. Data is one of the most important tools in the arsenal of any business. Upgrade your skill set and make yourself more valuable in the wide open space of data management.

Why would a casino try to stop a gambler from losing? How can a mathematical formula find your future spouse? Would you know if statistical analysis blackballed you from a job you wanted? Economist Ian Ayres has spent the better part of his career examining the power in numbers. Decisions used...

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the gold standard for interacting with modern databases. Used by companies all over the world, SQL allows users to manipulate the contents, architecture, and existence of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) with just a few commands. Knowledge of this simple, yet powerful tool is becoming ubiquitous in workplaces big and small, corporate and public. Upgrade your skillset, and make yourself more valuable in the wide open space of data management. Listen to this guide and elevate your game!

In Ageless Intelligence, Debra Taylor makes one thing clear: Baby Boomers aren't behind in the AI revolution — they're positioned to lead it. Through personal stories, real-world examples, and practical guidance, this audiobook shows how experience and wisdom become a competitive advantage in an AI-driven world — and how anyone willing to learn can harness these tools to reinvent their career, build new income streams, and stay intellectually sharp.

Simply put, Dark Data is stored, largely non-inventoried, unstructured data not currently used for the purpose of conducting data science, but which is nevertheless maintained on a "just in case" basis - either to meet regulatory requirements, or in the hope that the data will prove useful for research purposes at some time in the future.

Every day, there are more than a few billion questions asked on the internet. Some of them are just about business, while others are more personal. Some are simple, while others are tough. All of these queries go to the same place, which is a search engine. With only a few clicks of the mouse, you may get a lot of information. Everything looks great, and it appears to be set up to match your needs.

海外のトップ頭脳も予測した！　最新テクノロジーによる2030年の世界　テクノロジーはどこまで進化するのか？人間は駆逐される？AIって結局、わたしたちにどんな影響を与えるの？

While you may have never thought of networking in detail, this book will introduce you to the basics of networking, the different types of networks available, the types of network topologies that you will encounter, the concept of server virtualization, and details of how to handle network breaches.

The data your company generates is enormously valuable. But without the right strategy, you’ll never unlock that value - and you might even put your company at risk. Data Leverage is the first comprehensive book on the exploding opportunity of corporate data partnerships. The authors, Christian and Jay Ward, are experts - a business strategist and a lawyer who, together, have executed hundreds of deals.

Blockchain is not just bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Its functions and potential extends far beyond that and will definitely benefit many other industries. It has been referred to as the next coming of the Internet. Researchers and technologists alike are talking about how blockchain technology is going to affect industries from finance to retail to even healthcare. Governments, banks, and global companies are rushing to study and embrace this underlying technology of bitcoin.

Need to learn SQL for work, but don't know where to start? Ever tried to learn, but got bored with dry-as-dust textbooks? Let SQL with a Smile introduce you to the Structured Query Language with a laid-back approach - and a lot of bad jokes! Don't get bogged down with database details you don't need yet.

The greatest threat to privacy today is not the NSA, but good-old American companies. Internet giants, leading retailers, and other firms are voraciously gathering data with little oversight from anyone. In Las Vegas, no company knows the value of data better than Caesars Entertainment. Many thousands of enthusiastic clients pour through the ever-open doors of their casinos. The secret to the company’s success lies in their one unrivaled asset: they know their clients intimately by tracking the activities of the overwhelming majority of gamblers.

Big data systems distribute datasets across clusters of machines, making it a challenge to efficiently query, stream, and interpret them. Spark can help. It is a processing system designed specifically for distributed data. It provides easy-to-use interfaces, along with the performance you need for production-quality analytics and machine learning. Spark 2 also adds improved programming APIs, better performance, and countless other upgrades.

Journalists today are inundated with data about which stories attract the most clicks, likes, comments, and shares. These metrics influence what stories are written, how news is promoted, and even which journalists get hired and fired. Do metrics make journalists more accountable to the public? Or are these data tools the contemporary equivalent of a stopwatch wielded by a factory boss, worsening newsroom working conditions and journalism quality? 

Transform yourself into every employer’s dream with this guide on SQL programming! Statistics show that the majority of jobs that deal with data science and databases require the knowledge of Structured Query Language or SQL. While its main goal is to introduce beginners to the SQL world, this audiobook will come in handy for advanced users as well. It’s incredibly detailed, easy to understand, and you’ll be able to use what you’ve learned in real, everyday life.

Understanding Ethereum now could equip you with the knowledge ahead of a major technological revolution in these early stages of development. After listening to this audiobook, you will understand how to easily set up an Ether wallet and then buy and trade Ether. This audiobook always contains information about mining Ether including cloud mining and more advanced Ethereum topics.

Big data - the enormous amount of data that is created as virtually every movement, transaction, and choice we make becomes digitized - is revolutionizing business. Offering real-world insight and explanations, this audiobook provides a roadmap for organizations looking to develop a profitable big data strategy...and reveals why it's not something they can leave to the I.T. department. Think Bigger is an essential resource for anyone who wants to ensure that their company isn't left in the dust.

Lars Nielsen and Noreen Burlingame provide a brief, understandable, user-friendly guide to all aspects of Data Science. The authors address the various skills required, the key steps in the Data Science process, software technology related to the effective practice of Data Science, and the best rising academic programs for training in the field.

Ever woken from a night of revelry to find your drunken antics the subject of a tagfest? Ever accidentally wall-posted yourself into a relationship row or been hunted by a school-days stalker? If your real social life is dying a death at the hands of your virtual one, fear not, Facebookers - help is just a little book away.This cheeky unofficial guide will show you how to navigate the perilous pitfalls of life online while having as much fun as possible.

'Shivam Shankar Singh and Anand Venkatanarayanan's stellar examination of how modern conjurers apply the art of perception management to shape reality uses wonderful Indian epics and pop culture stories to convey complex information-warfare concepts like reflexive control, cybercriminal...