Written with the verve of such works as The Big Short, The History of the Future, and The Spider Network, here is the fascinating, true story of the rise of Ethereum, the second-biggest digital asset in the world, the growth of cryptocurrency, and the future of the internet as we know it. Everyone has heard of Bitcoin, but few know about the second largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, which has been heralded as the "next internet."The story of Ethereum begins with Vitalik Buterin, a supremely gifted nineteen-year-old autodidact who saw the promise of blockchain when the technology was in its earliest stages. He convinced a crack group of coders to join him in his quest to make a super-charged, global computer.The Infinite Machine introduces Vitalik's ingenious idea and unfolds Ethereum's chaotic beginnings. It then explores the brilliant innovation and reckless greed the platform-an infinitely adaptable foundation for experimentation and new applications-has unleashed and the consequences
Feeding the world, climate change, biodiversity, antibiotics, plastics, pandemics - the list of concerns seems endless. But what is most pressing, and what should we do first? Do we all need to become vegetarian? How can we fly in a low-carbon world? How can we take control of technology? And, given the global nature of the challenges we now face, what on Earth can any of us do, as individuals? Mike Berners-Lee has crunched the numbers and plotted a course of action that is full of hope, practical, and enjoyable. This is the big-picture perspective on the environmental and economic challenges of our day, laid out in one place, and traced through to the underlying roots - questions of how we live and think. This updated edition has new material on protests, pandemics, wildfires, investments, carbon targets and of course, on the key question: given all this, what can I do?
In a turbulent world of geopolitical change, declining trust in institutions, and increasing scrutiny of companies, the big question facing leaders is: what difference does business make? Lots of comp
In a turbulent world of geopolitical change, declining trust in institutions, and increasing scrutiny of companies, the big question facing leaders is: what difference does business make? Lots of comp
HOW TO PLAY HANJIE -- AND SUCCEED!Hanjie is a Japanese game of logic and aesthetics -- and the next big puzzle craze to sweep the world since Su Doku and Kakuro. Like Su Doku and Kakuro, Hanjie is pl
Horace isn't a happy hippo. He has plenty of toys and lots to do, but what he wants most in the world is a good long wallow in the mud with his big, round dad. The trouble is that Mr Hippo always has
This is the only book that shows players how to earn cash by playing in satellites for big buy-in no limit hold?em tournaments like the World Poker Tour, European Poker Tour and the World Series of P
In the 21st century, digitalization is a global challenge of mankind. Even for the public, it is obvious that our world is increasingly dominated by powerful algorithms and big data. But, how computab
Everyone gets stuck sooner or later. The big question is how do you get unstuck? People and organizations get stuck because the most ambitious and rewarding work brings with it the most challenges.
Learn how to deploy and monitor databases in the cloud, manipulate documents, visualize data, and build applications running on MongoDB using Node.jsKey FeaturesLearn the fundamentals of NoSQL databases with MongoDBCreate, manage, and optimize a MongoDB database in the cloud using AtlasUse a real-world dataset to gain practical experience of handling big dataBook DescriptionMongoDB is one of the most popular database technologies for handling large collections of data. This book will help MongoDB beginners develop the knowledge and skills to create databases and process data efficiently.Unlike other MongoDB books, MongoDB Fundamentals dives into cloud computing from the very start - showing you how to get started with Atlas in the first chapter. You will discover how to modify existing data, add new data into a database, and handle complex queries by creating aggregation pipelines. As you progress, you'll learn about the MongoDB replication architecture and configure a simple cluster.
We live in times of transparency. Digital technologies expose everything we do, like, and search for, and it is difficult to remain private and out of sight. Meanwhile, many people are concerned about the unchecked powers of tech giants and the hidden operations of big data, artificial intelligence and algorithms and call for more openness and insight. How do we - as individuals, companies and societies - deal with these technological and social transformations? Seen through the prism of digital technologies and data, our lives take new shapes and we are forced to manage our visibilities carefully. This book challenges common ways of thinking about transparency, and argues that the management of visibilities is a crucial, but overlooked force that influences how people live, how organizations work, and how societies and politics operate in a digital, datafied world.
We live in times of transparency. Digital technologies expose everything we do, like, and search for, and it is difficult to remain private and out of sight. Meanwhile, many people are concerned about the unchecked powers of tech giants and the hidden operations of big data, artificial intelligence and algorithms and call for more openness and insight. How do we - as individuals, companies and societies - deal with these technological and social transformations? Seen through the prism of digital technologies and data, our lives take new shapes and we are forced to manage our visibilities carefully. This book challenges common ways of thinking about transparency, and argues that the management of visibilities is a crucial, but overlooked force that influences how people live, how organizations work, and how societies and politics operate in a digital, datafied world.
The information you need to invest in emerging markets, in one Little BookThe world's economies are in a state of flux. The traditional dominance of the G7 countries is being challenged by emerging ma
Features Little Nutbrown Hare who is beginning to explore the world with the help and guidance of Big Nutbrown Hare. He climbs the Hiding Tree, escapes from the mists on Cloudy Mountain and ventures t
Our world is warming up, and it's a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain what climate change is, what's causing it and why it's dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he's also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From eating lots more veggies to walking and cycling and thinking carefully about what we need to buy, A Climate in Chaos will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy.This brilliant non-fiction picture book is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment, including those who may be feeling worried and confused about what climate change is. Also available in this series: A Planet Full of Plastic.
HOW TO PLAY KAKURO AND SUCCEED!Kakuro is a Japanese game of logic -- and the next big puzzle craze to sweep the world since Su Doku. Like Su Doku, Kakuro is played on grids of varying sizes, using th
The must-read, pocket-sized Big Think book of 2020It feels like the world is falling apart. So how do we keep hold of our optimism? How do we nurture the parts of ourselves that hope, trust and believ
"A fascinating insight into the world of big business and how a little Cajun girl from New Orleans can achieve great success in this country."--Dick Van Patten, actor (Eight Is Enough)"Jenny Craig's s
In the tradition of Jocko Willink and David Goggins, Endure is the ultimate audiobook about the necessity of setting higher goals and expecting more from yourself every day--written by the best bowhunter in the world.At 20 years old, nothing great was happening in Cameron Hanes’s life. Living in a small town, where big dreams were written off as “unrealistic,” and having bounced between the homes of divorced parents, he had low expectations and no hope for a life of fulfilled potential. He wasn’t looking down the road, nor did he imagine ever being able to impact the outside world. Discovering bowhunting changed everything.For over three decades, Cam has called himself an average guy who experienced tremendous bowhunting success only through hard work and dedication. Endure chronicles the lessons he has learned and compels listeners to raise their expectations for themselves. If he can do it, anyone can. Cameron inspires us to cultivate the work ethic, endurance and resiliency needed t
Google doesn't have the answer Dream big, plan smallWhen in doubt, HelveticaAssumption is the mother of all fuck upsStay curiousHow to deal with assholesNo one knows what they're doing, neither should you In this straight-talking guide to the real world of work, discover genuinely useful advice that will help you find the confidence to go for that promotion, quit your job, break into that industry, nail that pitch or climb over a creative brick wall. With 120 irreverent, unusual but always useful insights, this book will help you reach your career goals.
