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ID: 811707

Title: Building Green Software: A Sustainable Approach to Software Development and Operations

Author: Anne Currie, Sara Bergman, Sara Hsu

Narrator: Cindy Kay

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 12-24-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Science & Technology, Computers

Summary:

How will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.

Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.

You'll explore:

● How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare

● The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them

● How to determine which parts of your system need to change

● The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays

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ID: 811721

Title: Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution

Author: Cathy Hackl, Irena Cronin

Narrator: Randye Kaye

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:30:00

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership

Summary:

The next phase of the internet—multimodal, vision-enabled AI that will transform society

Written by Irena Cronin, renowned consultant in the immersive space, and Cathy Hackl, globally recognized tech and gaming executive, futurist, and speaker, Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution reveals exclusive insider knowledge of what's happening today in the convergence of AI and spatial computing. Spatial Computing is an evolving 3D-centric form of computing that uses AI, Computer Vision, and extended reality to blend virtual experiences into the physical world, breaking free from screens into everything you can see, experience, and know.

This book includes coverage of:

● The new paradigm of human-to-human and human-computer interaction, enhancing how we visualize, simulate, and interact with data in physical and virtual locations

● Navigating the world alongside robots, drones, cars, virtual assistants, and beyond—without the limitation of just one technology or device

● Insights, tools, and illustrative use cases that enable businesses to harness the convergence of AI and spatial computing today and in the decade to come via both hardware and software

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ID: 811693

Title: Investing in Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets: A Guide to Understanding Technologies, Business Models, Due Diligence, and Valuation

Author: Keith H. Black

Narrator: Daniel Henning

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Management & Leadership

Summary:

In Investing in Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets, alternative investments expert Dr. Keith Black delivers a compelling and straightforward roadmap for analyzing, valuing, and investing in crypto and other digital assets. You'll learn how to buy crypto directly—and how to keep your new digital assets safe from hacks and fraud—and how to invest indirectly, using stocks, futures, options, and exchange-traded funds.

You'll also discover how to conduct extensive due diligence to reduce technology and compliance risks, as well as how to understand the business models that underlie and power these novel technologies. The book also offers:

● Accessible discussions of and introductions to blockchain and distributed ledger technology, stablecoins, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other foundational concepts

● Ways to differentiate between investing in digital assets for the long term and risky, short-term speculation

An essential new playbook for institutional, professional, and retail investors involved with digital assets and cryptocurrency, Investing in Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets is the comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the sector that you've been waiting for.

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ID: 811712

Title: Large Language Model-Based Solutions: How to Deliver Value with Cost-Effective Generative AI Applications

Author: Shreyas Subramanian

Narrator: Daniel Henning

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 11-19-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Science & Technology, Computers

Summary:

In Large Language Model-Based Solutions: How to Deliver Value with Cost-Effective Generative AI Applications, Principal Data Scientist at Amazon Web Services, Shreyas Subramanian, delivers a practical guide for developers and data scientists who wish to build and deploy cost-effective large language model (LLM)-based solutions. In the book, you'll find coverage of a wide range of key topics, including how to select a model, pre- and post-processing of data, prompt engineering, and instruction fine-tuning.

The author sheds light on techniques for optimizing inference, like model quantization and pruning, as well as different and affordable architectures for typical generative AI (GenAI) applications, including search systems, agent assists, and autonomous agents. You'll also find:

● Effective strategies to address the challenge of the high computational cost associated with LLMs

● Assistance with the complexities of building and deploying affordable generative AI apps, including tuning and inference techniques

● Selection criteria for choosing a model, with particular consideration given to compact, nimble, and domain-specific models

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ID: 811724

Title: Effective Machine Learning Teams: Best Practices for ML Practitioners

Author: Ada Leung, David Colls, David Tan

Narrator: Ray Greenley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Science & Technology, Computers

Summary:

Gain the valuable skills and techniques you need to accelerate the delivery of machine learning solutions. With this practical guide, data scientists, ML engineers, and their leaders will learn how to bridge the gap between data science and Lean product delivery in a practical and simple way. David Tan, Ada Leung, and Dave Colls show you how to apply time-tested software engineering skills and Lean product delivery practices to reduce toil and waste, shorten feedback loops, and improve your team's flow when building ML systems and products.

Based on the authors' experience across multiple real-world data and ML projects, the proven techniques in this book will help your team avoid common traps in the ML world, so you can iterate and scale more quickly and reliably. You'll learn how to:

● Write automated tests for ML systems, containerize development environments, and refactor problematic codebases

● Apply MLOps and CI/CD practices to accelerate experimentation cycles and improve reliability of ML solutions

● Apply Lean delivery and product practices to improve your odds of building the right product for your users

● And more

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ID: 811709

Title: Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners

Author: David W. McCombie III

Narrator: Joel Richards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Accounting & Finance

Summary:

A comprehensive handbook for middle-market business sellers

In Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, veteran M&A advisor David McCombie delivers an insider's guide to navigating the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sales process. In plain English, this book covers every essential topic for owners considering the sale of their business. Listeners will fully understand the process, the range of options available, and their implications.

In the book, you'll learn to navigate every step of the exciting—yet stressful—business sale journey, such as: the overall timeline, mechanics, and typical strategies of a deal; understanding different types of buyers and what they prioritize; tactics you can implement immediately to make your company more valuable; and strategies for emotionally and psychologically preparing yourself for the transaction.

An essential roadmap to the complicated world of mid-market M&A transactions, Selling Your Business with Confidence is a must-have resource for business owners and the ecosystem of professionals who serve them.

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ID: 811701

Title: Inside the Invisible Cage: How Algorithms Control Workers

Author: Hatim Rahman

Narrator: Gary Tiedemann

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Science & Technology, Law, HR & Office Administration, Computers

Summary:

In a world increasingly run by algorithms and artificial intelligence, Hatim Rahman traces how organizations are using algorithms to control workers in an 'invisible cage.'

Inside the Invisible Cage uses unique longitudinal data to investigate how digital labor platforms use algorithms to dictate the actions of high-skilled workers by determining accepted behaviors, work opportunities, and even success. As Hatim Rahman explains, employers can use algorithms to shift rules and guidelines without notice, explanation, or recourse for workers. The invisible cage signals a profound shift in the way markets and organizations categorize and ultimately control people.

Unlike previous forms of labor control, the invisible cage is ubiquitous, yet it is also opaque and shifting, which makes breaking free from it difficult for workers. This book traces how the invisible cage was developed over time and the implications it has for the spread of new technology, such as generative artificial intelligence. Inside the Invisible Cage also provides organizations, workers, and policymakers with insights on how to ensure the future of work has truly equitable, mutually beneficial outcomes.

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ID: 811708

Title: Productivity Reimagined: Shattering Performance Myths to Achieve Sustainable Growth

Author: Jacob Stoller

Narrator: Tristan Morris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Accounting & Finance

Summary:

Escape common business myths to unleash game-changing productivity

Written by Shingo Prize winner Jacob Stoller, Productivity Reimagined shows how most companies are constrained by deeply engrained myths that prevent employees from reaching their full productive potential, causing frustration, poor decisions, and disappointing results. Evidence is drawn from Toyota and dozens of other companies that have countered these myths to build strong collaborative cultures and achieve sustainable growth.

Arguments are reinforced by the latest science on human behavior and systems theory and supported by more than sixty interviews from prominent CEOs, consultants, academics, executive directors, and EVPs in the context of today's pressing global issues, including labor shortage, income inequality, job-related stress, supply chain instability, and climate change.

As companies face the new realities of the global economy, Productivity Reimagined is an essential resource for forward-thinking executives, managers, and business leaders looking to solve the productivity puzzle and empower their workforces to perform at their best.

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ID: 811704

Title: Fintech Feminists: Increasing Inclusion, Redefining Innovation, and Changing the Future for Women Around the World

Author: Nicole Casperson

Narrator: Nicole Casperson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:30:00

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Accounting & Finance

Summary:

Fintech Feminists takes listeners on a journey that unveils the profound impact of the fintech industry on our global economy, fueled by the inspiring stories of women leaders who play an integral role in reshaping the financial landscape. Written by Nicole Casperson, an award-winning journalist and leading figure in the fintech sector, this book delivers actionable strategies and insights to navigate the fintech industry, drive positive change, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the digital era.

In this book, listeners will find stories from women such as:

● Shivani Siroya, founder and CEO of Tala, showing how she communicated her vision to investors effectively

● Lule Demmissie, CEO of eToro US, explaining how she successfully navigated corporate environments by building supportive networks and advocating for diversity

● Sallie Krawcheck, founder and CEO of Ellevest, revealing negotiation tactics that enable successful women entrepreneurs in fintech to secure funding

Fintech Feminists delivers a roadmap for success to women in fintech, along with all business leaders and entrepreneurs who seek to thrive in an evolving and inclusive financial landscape.

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ID: 811710

Title: Flying for Peanuts: Tough Deals, Steep Bargains, and Revolution in the Skies

Author: Frank Lorenzo

Narrator: Asa Siegel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-24

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Biography & Memoir, Management & Leadership

Summary:

Frank Lorenzo is the epitome of the American dream. A first-generation American and entrepreneur, Lorenzo started an airline advisory business in his mid-twenties and ultimately rose to control the largest fleet of airplanes in the free world.

Flying for Peanuts explains how the son of Spanish immigrants put himself through Columbia College by driving a Coca-Cola truck and then grew the fledgling advisory into ownership of Texas International Airlines. From there, Lorenzo became CEO of Continental Airlines, a large loss-making west coast airline at the time.

This airline business memoir gives a play-by-play of the high-stakes negotiations that got Lorenzo there, including faceoffs with Carl Icahn and a chapter devoted to selling the Eastern Airlines Shuttle to Donald Trump, soon to become the doomed Trump Shuttle. It details Lorenzo's competition with upstarts like Southwest Airlines and the clashes with unions that led Fortune's to name him one of 'America's toughest bosses,' along with accolades from his employees.

Flying for Peanuts is for anyone interested in the American airline industry and anyone wanting to apply a trailblazing executive's lessons for their own career success.

Contact: [email protected]