Designed for introductory use in undergraduate and graduate information systems database courses, this comprehensive text requires no prerequisites. The goal of its lessons are to provide a significant and foundational level of database expertise to students.

Uploaded January 2026

The Joy of Quantum Computing introduces quantum computing succinctly, and with minimal mathematical formalism. Engagingly written—a feast for the reader's inner nerd—it presents the most famous algorithms and applications of quantum computing and quantum information science, including the “killer apps,” Grover's search algorithm, and Shor's factoring algorithm.

Uploaded January 2026

Cyberspace is vast, fragile, and increasingly risky, forcing everyday people, leaders, and policymakers to make high-stakes security decisions in a system that’s grown too complex to fully control. Securing the Digital Frontier breaks this complexity into sixteen clear dimensions, revealing how technology, human behavior, and global forces intertwine.

Uploaded December 2025.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. Sensor systems play a crucial role in these technological advancements, and their integration with IoT has revolutionized the way data is acquired, processed, and utilized. This book offers a structured understanding of sensor technologies, principles, applications, and their integration into IoT systems, thereby bridging the gap between sensors and IoT applications.

Uploaded October 2025

'The Cybersecurity: A Handbook for Board Members and C-Suite Executives'seeks to empower Board members and C-Suite executives to understand, prioritize, and manage cybersecurity risks effectively. The central theme of the book is that cybersecurity is not just an IT issue but a critical business imperative that requires involvement and oversight at the highest levels of an organization.

Uploaded September 2025

Defensive measures to address cyber attacks are not sufficient for artificial intelligence-based architectures, which present a new range of challenges. This new volume takes these concerns into consideration and examines recent developments and issues in attacks that target AI based systems and cyber infrastructures while also presenting research on using AI technologies to prevent attacks.

Uploaded September 2025

Software development is inherently complex, but it needn't be as complicated as we make it. Learn to recognize and deal with the gnarly stuff, and your job is simpler, your code is easier to create and to work with, and you are more effective. You won't find a bunch of rules, practices, and clever acronyms here.

Uploaded September 2025

In this book, author Paraschos Maniatis embarks on a thought-provoking exploration of how artificial intelligence intersects with some of humanity's most pressing challenges. This insightful book tackles the dual role of AI as a solution provider and a potential risk in areas such as climate change, conflict resolution, human rights, and poverty alleviation.

Uploaded September 2025

This book provides a deep understanding of the transforming ability of cloud computing technologies in computing environments. It focuses on understanding the principles, practical implementations, and future trends in cloud computing. It covers the fundamental concepts, service models, and deployment architectures of cloud computing.

Uploaded September 2025

Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing offers a comprehensive exploration of how advanced computational methods are transforming the way machines understand human language. This book delves into the core principles of Natural Language Processing through an engaging progression – from fundamental word‑level analysis to complex discourse and pragmatic analysis – integrating linguistic theory with cutting‑edge Artificial Intelligence methodologies.

Uploaded September 2025