How to Program: Programming is an eminently learnable skill that gives you unrivalled problem-solving power you can apply in all areas of life. It’s also a fun, creative activity that provides insight into how we control the devices that influence virtually every aspect of our lives. The 24 engaging and information-rich lessons of How to Program teach you one of the world’s most accessible and powerful computer languages, Python.
The Science of Information: The science of information is the most influential, yet perhaps least appreciated field in science today. It is the key that unites fields as different as linguistics, cryptography, neuroscience, genetics, economics, and quantum mechanics. Information also underlies our understanding of ourselves, the natural world, and the universe.
Thinking about Cybersecurity: Virtually every aspect of global civilization now depends on interconnected cyber systems to operate… which makes keeping these systems safe from threat one of the most pressing problems we face. Get an intriguing look at the structure of the Internet, the unique dangers it breeds, and the ways we’re learning how to understand, manage, and reduce these dangers.
Artificial Intelligence: Trace the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) from simple calculating machines to computers that can vanquish chess masters.