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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Artificial intelligence is transforming the world-but few truly understand how it works, what it really does, and what it means for society. Beyond sensational headlines and futuristic promises, Artificial Intelligence Explained offers a clear, rigorous, and accessible exploration of AI as it actually exists today: powerful, limited, useful-and risky. Written for the general reader, this book demystifies artificial intelligence without technical jargon, while addressing its deepest implications for work, democracy, security, ethics, and human autonomy. What Is Artificial Intelligence-Really?What does AI do when it "learns"?How do algorithms make decisions?Why are AI systems powerful in some domains and unreliable in others? This book explains: the origins and history of artificial intelligence, how machine learning, probabilistic models, and optimization actually work, why AI systems do not understand the world, despite their apparent intelligence.Clear explanations replace vague claims, allowing readers to distinguish reality from myth. Real-World Applications Across SocietyArtificial intelligence is already embedded in daily life-often invisibly. This book examines AI in: finance and banking (risk, credit scoring, automation), medicine and healthcare (diagnosis, decision support, ethical limits), military, intelligence, and security, policing and surveillance, cybersecurity and cybercrime, law, justice, and public administration, industry, logistics, robotics, and transportation, art, creativity, education, and research.Each domain is analyzed with balance-highlighting both benefits and structural dangers. Risks, Bias, and Existential QuestionsThis book does not minimize risk. It explains why many AI problems are **structural**, not accidental: algorithmic bias and lack of representativeness, automation bias and overreliance on machines, job transformation and economic inequality, environmental impact of large-scale AI systems, malicious uses such as fraud, manipulation, and disinformation, political and social risks, including erosion of democratic accountability. Regulation, Governance, and Societal ChoicesAI is not inevitable destiny. It is shaped by law and policy. The book examines: AI regulation in Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond, the tension between innovation and precaution, open-source versus proprietary AI, global coordination and geopolitical competition.It shows why the future of artificial intelligence depends less on technology than on collective choices. Why Read This Book?Written in clear prose, not technical jargonBalanced, critical, and grounded in real deploymentsSuitable for non-specialists, professionals, educators, and policymakersNo hype, no fear-mongering-just clarityExplains both strengths and limits of AI honestly Who This Book Is ForReaders seeking to understand artificial intelligence clearlyProfessionals affected by AI in their fieldEducators and studentsPolicymakers and informed citizensAnyone tired of exaggerated promises or dystopian cliches Artificial Intelligence Is a MirrorAI does not replace human responsibility-it amplifies it.This book shows how artificial intelligence reflects society's priorities, power structures, and values-and why understanding it is essential to shaping a future that remains human. If you want to understand artificial intelligence beyond slogans, this book is your essential guide. This Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Artificial intelligence is transforming the world-but few truly understand how it works, what it really does, and what it means for society. Beyond sensational headlines and futuristic promises, Artificial Intelligence Explained offers a clear, rigorous, and accessible exploration of AI as it actually exists today: powerful, limited, useful-and risky. Written for the general reader, this book demystifies artificial intelligence without technical jargon, while addressing its deepest implications for work, democracy, security, ethics, and human autonomy. What Is Artificial Intelligence-Really?What does AI do when it "learns"?How do algorithms make decisions?Why are AI systems powerful in some domains and unreliable in others? This book explains: the origins and history of artificial intelligence, how machine learning, probabilistic models, and optimization actually work, why AI systems do not understand the world, despite their apparent intelligence.Clear explanations replace vague claims, allowing readers to distinguish reality from myth. Real-World Applications Across SocietyArtificial intelligence is already embedded in daily life-often invisibly. This book examines AI in: finance and banking (risk, credit scoring, automation), medicine and healthcare (diagnosis, decision support, ethical limits), military, intelligence, and security, policing and surveillance, cybersecurity and cybercrime, law, justice, and public administration, industry, logistics, robotics, and transportation, art, creativity, education, and research.Each domain is analyzed with balance-highlighting both benefits and structural dangers. Risks, Bias, and Existential QuestionsThis book does not minimize risk. It explains why many AI problems are **structural**, not accidental: algorithmic bias and lack of representativeness, automation bias and overreliance on machines, job transformation and economic inequality, environmental impact of large-scale AI systems, malicious uses such as fraud, manipulation, and disinformation, political and social risks, including erosion of democratic accountability. Regulation, Governance, and Societal ChoicesAI is not inevitable destiny. It is shaped by law and policy. The book examines: AI regulation in Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond, the tension between innovation and precaution, open-source versus proprietary AI, global coordination and geopolitical competition.It shows why the future of artificial intelligence depends less on technology than on collective choices. Why Read This Book?Written in clear prose, not technical jargonBalanced, critical, and grounded in real deploymentsSuitable for non-specialists, professionals, educators, and policymakersNo hype, no fear-mongering-just clarityExplains both strengths and limits of AI honestly Who This Book Is ForReaders seeking to understand artificial intelligence clearlyProfessionals affected by AI in their fieldEducators and studentsPolicymakers and informed citizensAnyone tired of exaggerated promises or dystopian cliches Artificial Intelligence Is a MirrorAI does not replace human responsibility-it amplifies it.This book shows how artificial intelligence reflects society's priorities, power structures, and values-and why understanding it is essential to shaping a future that remains human. If you want to understand artificial intelligence beyond slogans, this book is your essential guide. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Is the future of money about freedom-or about control? As cash disappears and money becomes fully digital, a silent transformation is underway. Cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are reshaping how value is created, stored, transferred, and monitored. Often presented as technical innovations or inevitable progress, these new forms of money raise deeper questions-about privacy, power, and individual autonomy. Cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Financial Freedom or Monetary Control? offers a clear, accessible, and critical exploration of this historic shift. Written for the general public, this book explains what cryptocurrencies really are, why they emerged, and how they differ fundamentally from CBDCs. It examines Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other major cryptocurrencies, before turning to the global race toward state-issued digital money. Rather than promoting ideology or speculation, this book focuses on structure, incentives, and consequences.Inside this book, you will discover: What money is-and how it has evolved from barter to digital currencyWhy cryptocurrencies emerged after repeated financial crisesHow Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other major cryptocurrencies workThe advantages and disadvantages of cryptocurrency for individuals and societiesHow to obtain, store, and exchange cryptocurrency safelyWhat central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are-and how they functionWhich countries are developing or deploying CBDCsThe levels of control, surveillance, and programmability built into CBDCsThe stated and unstated objectives of governments promoting digital currenciesThe fundamental differences between decentralized cryptocurrency and state-issued digital moneyWhat the future of money may look like-and what choices still remainWho is this book for?This book is for: Readers interested in cryptocurrency and digital money, without technical jargonCitizens concerned about financial privacy and autonomyInvestors seeking context beyond price speculationProfessionals, students, and policymakers exploring the future of moneyAnyone asking whether digital money will empower individuals or centralize controlNo prior knowledge of finance, blockchain, or economics is required.A balanced and critical approachThis book does not argue that cryptocurrencies are perfect, nor that CBDCs are inherently dangerous. Instead, it shows how design choices embed power, how technology amplifies governance, and why monetary systems are never neutral. As money becomes programmable, traceable, and centralized, understanding these systems is no longer optional. The future of money is being decided now.The question is whether that future will preserve choice-or quietly eliminate it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Electric cars are transforming transportation-but understanding electric mobility requires more than headlines, promises, or polarized debates. The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities is a comprehensive, plain-language guide designed for readers who want clear answers about electric vehicles (EVs) as they are actually used in daily life. Covering the United States, Canada, and Europe, this book examines electric cars across all four seasons, from winter cold and reduced range to summer heat, charging congestion, and long-distance travel. Written for a general audience, this book does not promote electric vehicles blindly, nor does it dismiss them. Instead, it explains how EVs really work, where they excel, where they struggle, and why experiences vary so widely depending on climate, infrastructure, housing, and driving habits.Inside this book, you'll discover: How electric cars perform in **winter, spring, summer, and fall**Real-world **charging options**: home, apartment, workplace, and public networksThe true **advantages and limitations** of electric vehiclesCosts explained clearly: purchase price, electricity, maintenance, tires, insurance, and depreciationRoad-trip realities** and charging planning across North America and EuropeEnvironmental benefits and tradeoffs, including **life-cycle emissions**The role of the electricity grid and future charging systemsA practical comparison of **electric cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids**Clear guidance to help you decide **which vehicle fits your life**This book is grounded in public data, consumer studies, and real-world experience-not marketing claims. It explains key concepts in accessible language and includes practical appendices on charging terminology, seasonal routines, and travel preparation.Who this book is for: Anyone considering buying an electric carCurrent EV owners seeking realistic guidanceReaders curious about electric vehicles without technical jargonConsumers comparing electric cars, hybrids, and gasoline vehiclesAnyone wanting a balanced, honest view of electric mobilityWhat makes this guide different: Neutral, non-ideological approachFocus on everyday use, not laboratory conditionsRegional comparison: U.S., Canada, and EuropeSeasonal performance explained clearlyWritten for clarity, not advocacyElectric vehicles are not perfect-and they are not a failure. They are tools that work well in some situations and poorly in others. This book helps you understand the difference. If you want to move beyond hype and make informed decisions about electric mobility, The Electric Car: Advantages, Limitations, and Everyday Realities provides the clarity you've been looking for. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Are you seriously considering retiring to the Caribbean, but unsure which country is right for you?Sunshine, beaches, and a slower pace of life are appealing-but the reality of retirement abroad is far more complex. Immigration rules, healthcare access, cost of living, infrastructure, safety, and cultural differences vary dramatically from one Caribbean country to another. Choosing poorly can turn a lifelong dream into an expensive and stressful mistake. Immigrating and Retiring to the Caribbean: Which Country to Choose? Pros and Cons is a comprehensive, practical, and realistic guide written for retirees and near-retirees who want clarity before commitment.What This Book CoversThis in-depth guide examines all 13 sovereign Caribbean countries, each in its own dedicated chapter, including: History, political system, economy, and cultureImmigration and residency options for retireesCost of living and financial preparationHealthcare systems and medical realitiesHousing, transportation, food, and daily lifeStrengths, weaknesses, and trade-offs of each destinationThe book focuses on long-term living, not tourism or short stays.A Practical Guide-Not a Sales PitchUnlike many relocation or expat guides, this book avoids hype and fantasy. It does not promise paradise. Instead, it helps you answer the questions that truly matter: Which Caribbean countries are safest for retirees?Where is healthcare reliable as you age?Which islands are affordable-and which only appear so?How difficult is residency or long-term stay approval?What lifestyle compromises are unavoidable?Which destinations fit your budget, health needs, and temperament?You'll find decision frameworks, comparison matrices, realistic monthly budgets, and step-by-step planning guidance designed to prevent costly mistakes.Who This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for: Retirees considering moving to the CaribbeanFuture retirees planning aheadExpats seeking long-term residence abroadReaders looking for honest, non-promotional analysisIt is especially valuable if you want to compare countries objectively before relocating.Why This Book Is DifferentCovers all 13 independent Caribbean nationsWritten in clear, accessible prose for non-specialistsFocuses on retirement realities, not vacation appealAddresses healthcare, aging, and long-term sustainabilityIncludes appendices with documents, budgets, and planning toolsThis is not a book about escaping life-it is a book about choosing wisely how to live it. If you are truly serious about immigrating or retiring to the Caribbean, this guide will help you move forward with confidence, realism, and peace of mind. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Et si votre retraite commencait sous les tropiques ?Plages de sable blanc, climat ensoleille toute l'annee, rythme de vie apaise, cultures chaleureuses. Les Antilles font rever. Mais derriere l'image de carte postale se cachent des realites qu'il est essentiel de connaitre avant de s'y installer durablement. Ce livre est un guide complet, rigoureux et accessible destine a toutes celles et ceux qui envisagent d'immigrer et de vivre leur retraite dans les Antilles, en toute connaissance de cause.Un ouvrage clair, structure et objectifChaque pays des Antilles fait l'objet d'un chapitre detaille et independant, permettant une comparaison facile et eclairee. Vous y decouvrirez: L'historique et le contexte politiqueLa geographie et le climatLa demographie, la langue et la religionLa culture, les traditions et le mode de vieL'economie et le cout de la vieLe systeme de sante et l'acces aux soinsLes transports, le logement et l'alimentationTout savoir sur l'immigration et l'installationLe livre explique de maniere concrete et comprehensible: Les procedures d'immigration propres a chaque paysLes types de visas et permis de residenceLa preparation financiere necessaireLa planification du demenagementL'ouverture d'un compte bancaireLes differences entre vie en ville et vie a la campagneLes realites quotidiennes auxquelles les retraites expatries sont confrontesAvantages et desavantages analyses sans complaisanceL'ouvrage adopte une approche equilibree et honnete: aucun pays n'est idealise, aucun n'est denigre. Pour chaque destination, vous trouverez une analyse claire des points forts et des points faibles: stabilite politique, securite, climat, infrastructures, risques climatiques, bureaucratie, cout de la vie, qualite des soins, integration culturelle.A qui s'adresse ce livre ?Aux futurs retraites envisageant une expatriationAux personnes en phase de reflexion ou de preparationAux expatries souhaitant comparer plusieurs pays antillaisA toute personne recherchant une information fiable, actuelle et structureePourquoi ce livre est indispensable ?Parce qu'un projet de retraite a l'etranger ne s'improvise pas*Parce que choisir son pays de retraite, c'est choisir un cadre de vie, une culture et un avenir.Parce que ce livre vous aide a transformer un reve en decision reflechie et realiste. Immigrer et prendre sa retraite dans les Antilles est bien plus qu'un guide: c'est un outil de reflexion, de comparaison et de preparation pour vivre pleinement cette nouvelle etape de vie. Avant de faire vos valises, prenez le temps de faire le bon choix. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. L'argent est en pleine transformation.Jamais depuis la fin de l'etalon-or les systemes monetaires n'avaient ete autant remis en question. Les cryptomonnaies promettent une rupture radicale: un argent numerique sans banque, sans Etat, fonde sur la decentralisation, la cryptographie et la responsabilite individuelle. En parallele, les monnaies numeriques de banque centrale (MNBC) se developpent partout dans le monde, portees par les gouvernements comme une modernisation inevitable de la monnaie publique. Mais derriere l'innovation technologique se cache un enjeu fondamental: s'agit-il d'un progres vers plus de liberte financiere ou d'un nouvel outil de controle monetaire ? Dans cet ouvrage clair, accessible et rigoureux, Editions Dedicaces propose une analyse complete et equilibree des transformations monetaires en cours. Le livre explique, sans jargon inutile, ce que sont reellement les cryptomonnaies, pourquoi elles sont apparues, comment elles fonctionnent, quels sont leurs avantages concrets et leurs limites reelles. Il examine egalement en profondeur les monnaies numeriques de banque centrale: leurs objectifs officiels, leurs implications economiques, leurs niveaux de tracabilite et leurs consequences potentielles sur la vie privee et la liberte individuelle.Ce que vous trouverez dans ce livre: Une explication claire et pedagogique des cryptomonnaies et de la blockchainUn panorama des principales categories de cryptomonnaies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, finance decentralisee, etc.)Une analyse approfondie des MNBC, pays par pays et par modelesLes differences fondamentales entre cryptomonnaies et monnaies numeriques d'EtatLes enjeux de controle, de surveillance et de programmabilite de la monnaieUne reflexion de fond sur l'avenir de l'argent, la souverainete monetaire et la liberte economiqueCe livre ne fait ni la promotion des cryptomonnaies ni l'apologie des monnaies numeriques d'Etat. Il ne s'agit pas d'un guide d'investissement, mais d'un essai de comprehension destine au grand public, aux citoyens, aux lecteurs curieux et a toute personne souhaitant comprendre les enjeux monetaires majeurs du XXIe siecle. A l'heure ou l'argent devient entierement numerique, comprendre ses mecanismes, ses promesses et ses risques n'est plus un luxe, mais une necessite. Cryptomonnaies ou monnaies numeriques de banque centrale: liberte financiere ou controle monetaire ?La reponse faconnera l'avenir de nos societes. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. La voiture electrique suscite de nombreuses questions.Est-elle vraiment adaptee au quotidien ? Qu'en est-il de l'autonomie en hiver ? Des couts reels ? De la recharge en zones rurales ? Et de son usage pour les familles ou les longs trajets au Canada ? "La voiture electrique: avantages, limites et realites du quotidien" propose un regard clair, concret et documente sur la mobilite electrique, loin des discours ideologiques et des promesses simplistes. Concu comme un guide grand public, cet ouvrage s'adresse a celles et ceux qui souhaitent comprendre, comparer et reflechir avant de faire un choix. Il aborde les usages reels de la voiture electrique a travers des situations concretes: trajets domicile-travail, vie familiale, travail professionnel, vacances, zones urbaines et rurales, sans oublier l'impact determinant du climat canadien et des quatre saisons. Le livre analyse de maniere equilibree: les avantages et les limites de la voiture electrique, les couts d'achat, d'entretien et d'utilisation, la recharge a domicile et sur la route, l'autonomie en ete comme en hiver, les enjeux environnementaux et sociaux, les politiques publiques et les aides disponibles, les innovations a venir et leurs limites reelles.Sans jargon technique, avec des exemples parlants et des sources fiables, ce guide permet au lecteur de se forger une opinion eclairee, adaptee a sa propre situation. Ni plaidoyer, ni requisitoire, cet ouvrage s'inscrit dans une demarche de comprehension et de nuance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. L'intelligence artificielle est partout. Elle recommande, classe, predit, surveille, automatise et decide. Elle fascine autant qu'elle inquiete. Mais que savons-nous reellement de ce qu'elle est, de ce qu'elle peut faire - et de ce qu'elle ne peut pas faire ? L'intelligence artificielle expliquee propose une exploration claire, rigoureuse et accessible de l'IA, loin des discours sensationnalistes et des promesses exagerees. Cet ouvrage s'adresse a toutes celles et ceux qui souhaitent comprendre l'intelligence artificielle sans jargon technique, mais sans simplification trompeuse. Concu pour le grand public, ce livre retrace l'histoire de l'IA, explique son fonctionnement reel, explore ses applications concretes dans de nombreux domaines, et analyse en profondeur ses limites, ses risques et les choix de societe qu'elle impose. Ce que vous decouvrirez dans ce livre: Qu'est-ce que l'intelligence artificielle ? Definitions claires, distinctions essentielles, mythes et realites.L'histoire de l'IA: Des origines intellectuelles aux revolutions contemporaines du machine learning et de l'IA generative.Comment les machines apprennent et prennent des decisions: Apprentissage automatique, deep learning, optimisation, probabilites et gestion de l'incertitude - expliques simplement.L'intelligence artificielle quantique: Promesses, limites et etat reel de la recherche.Les grands domaines d'application: Finance, banques, medecine, defense, renseignement, cybersecurite, droit, industrie, transport, robotique, art, enseignement et recherche.Forces et faiblesses de l'IA: Ce que l'IA fait mieux que l'humain - et ce qu'elle ne comprend pas.Risques existentiels et derives possibles: Usages malveillants, surveillance, biais algorithmiques, emploi, environnement, open source, risques politiques et sociaux, transhumanisme.Reglementations et cadres juridiques: Canada, Etats-Unis, Europe: approches comparees et enjeux globaux.Une reflexion prospective: Quel avenir pour l'IA ? Quels choix collectifs s'imposent a nos societes ? Pourquoi lire ce livre ?Pour comprendre l'IA sans etre expertPour depasser la peur comme l'enthousiasme naifPour disposer d'une vision equilibree, critique et documenteePour mieux saisir les enjeux democratiques, economiques et humainsPour reflechir aux choix de societe que l'intelligence artificielle rend inevitables A qui s'adresse cet ouvrage ?Grand public curieux et citoyenEtudiants et enseignantsProfessionnels souhaitant comprendre les enjeux de l'IADecideurs, journalistes, elusLecteurs interesses par technologie, societe et avenir Un ouvrage de reference, accessible et durableL'intelligence artificielle expliquee n'est ni un manuel technique, ni un livre de science-fiction. C'est un essai de comprehension, concu pour eclairer un sujet devenu central dans nos vies, sans ceder ni a la peur, ni a la fascination. Comprendre l'intelligence artificielle, aujourd'hui, c'est deja reprendre une part de controle sur notre avenir collectif. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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