Generative AI Basics & Beyond: Learn Effective Prompt Engineering Quickly & Easily to Harness the Power of Tools Like ChatGPT for Productivity, Career Success, & Creativity—Even If You're a Beginner - Softcover

Peneycad, Melissa

 
9781069112767: Generative AI Basics & Beyond: Learn Effective Prompt Engineering Quickly & Easily to Harness the Power of Tools Like ChatGPT for Productivity, Career Success, & Creativity—Even If You're a Beginner

Synopsis

Harness the power of generative AI to boost your productivity, creativity, and career—no tech background required!


Are you:

…curious about how to use AI in your work or creative projects?
overwhelmed by complex AI terminologies like neural networks, large language models, and prompt engineering?
…worried about falling behind in a rapidly changing tech world?
concerned about AI’s risks—from misinformation to job disruption to broader societal impact?
…excited to quickly and easily move from novice to proficient by learning the basics and going beyond?


If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. Generative AI is changing industries, jobs, and society and unleashing unprecedented productivity and creativity—and the best time to learn is now.

Why this book?

Brought to you by the Amazon bestselling author of Essentials of AI for Beginners, this practical, engaging guide makes generative AI easy to understand and use—no matter your background, goals, or starting point.

What makes this book different?

🔍 In-depth yet accessible: Learn core concepts clearly—without the jargon.
🌐 Real-world use cases: Discover how AI is already transforming diverse industries.
⚖️ A balanced perspective: Explore both the opportunities and risks of AI.
🛠️ Hands-on learning: Step-by-step tutorials and activities to apply what you learn and build practical skills.
🎯 Tailored to your goals: Choose from five learning tracks based on your interests.
🎁 Bonus content: Unlock exclusive chapters, activities, and curated resources.
💎 Incredible value: Get a free AI prompt guide (a $15 value) to help you get more from ChatGPT.

Inside the Book:

9 Essential Concepts—Understand AI types, neural networks, and how generative models work
13 Prompt Engineering Techniques—Learn strategies that get better, more accurate AI results
30+ AI Tools—Explore tools that generate text, images, audio, code, and video
17 Real-World Applications—From urban design and medicine to marketing and education
3 Bonus Chapters—Gain insights on career planning, future-proofing, and lifelong learning
16 Learning Activities—Practice what you learn with engaging exercises and quizzes
10 Emerging Trends—Stay informed on what’s next in AI
More Advanced Topics—Go beyond the basics with RAG, multimodal AI, and data privacy
Ethical Insights – Navigate bias, misinformation, and the human side of AI
AI Literacy & Safety – Spot AI-generated content and engage with AI responsibly

✨ Includes “Your Ultimate Guide to ChatGPT”—a resource with over 250 curated prompts across 24 categories, from beginner to advanced.

Ready to learn generative AI quickly & easily?

🛒 Click “Add to Cart” and dive into this exciting topic today!

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About the Author

Melissa Peneycad is an author, entrepreneur, public engagement strategist, and consultant dedicated to making complex ideas accessible through engaging, well-researched writing. With a background spanning business, education, technology, infrastructure, regulation, and sustainability, she has spent over twenty-five years working with private, public, and nonprofit organizations to navigate change, develop and implement strategies, and drive innovation. Her diverse experience gives her a unique ability to identify patterns, draw unexpected connections, and translate complex ideas across disciplines—an approach that informs her writing on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to food, travel, and beyond.

Melissa began her career as a management consultant before transitioning into sustainability, where she played a key role in shaping projects and frameworks with lasting impact in infrastructure and real estate. Over time, her passion for writing, teaching, and distilling complexity into clear, actionable insights led her to establish Clover Lane Publishing. Through this venture, she provides consultation services to aspiring authors and publishers while continuing to write expertly crafted books that aim to inform and inspire.

She is the author of "Halifax Food Scene," the Amazon bestselling "Essentials of Artificial Intelligence for Beginners," and the newly released "Generative AI Basics & Beyond." Melissa's work reflects her belief in lifelong learning, curiosity, and the power of knowledge to drive meaningful change.

She holds advanced degrees in business and environmental studies and is based in Halifax, where she lives with her husband, their two cats, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Beyond writing and publishing, Melissa enjoys traveling (she has been to nearly 50 countries), great food, art, history, and hiking.

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ISBN 10:  1069112755 ISBN 13:  9781069112750
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