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  • Architects of Intelligence

    The truth about AI from the people building it

    by Martin Ford ...
    Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2018TechRepublic Top Books Every Techie Should ReadBook DescriptionHow will AI evolve and what major innovations are on the horizon? What will its impact be on the job market, economy, and society? What is the path toward human-level machine intelligence? What should we be concerned about as artificial intelligence advances?Architects of Intelligence contains ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Rise of the Robots

    Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future

    by Martin Ford ...
    Updated for the unfolding AI disruption, this prescient classic shows how automation is changing the economy, undermining work, and reshaping our livesA New York Times bestseller and winner of the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award"Lucid, comprehensive and unafraid. . . an indispensable contribution to a long-running argument."―Los Angeles TimesAs artificial intelligence ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Rule of the Robots

    How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything

    by Martin Ford ...
    The New York Times–bestselling author of Rise of the Robots shows what happens as AI takes over our livesIf you have a smartphone, you have AI in your pocket. AI is impossible to avoid online. And it has already changed everything from how doctors diagnose disease to how you interact with friends or read the news. But in Rule of the Robots, Martin Ford argues that the true revolution is yet to ... Read more

    $22.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Why Trees?

    How to Love Trees

    by Martin R. Ford, Judy Roeder ...
    Trees are both amazing and vital. Their intricate, complex processes benefit humanity in so many ways, especially in cities, where populations are on the rise. Why Trees? is a non-fiction book about how to keep our urban trees healthy. It is an engaging, pleasurable read, packed with information about these endangered climate champions.Trees are beacons of hope for our future. We must reframe how ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

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    Rise of the Robots

    Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future

    by Martin Ford ...
    Narrated by Jeff Cummings ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 18 min

    In a world of self-driving cars and big data, smart algorithms and Siri, we know that artificial intelligence is getting smarter every day. Though all these nifty devices and programs might make our lives easier, they're also well on their way to making "good" jobs obsolete. A computer winning Jeopardy might seem like a trivial, if impressive, feat, but the same technology is making paralegals ... Read more

    $20.60 CAD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Motivating Faculty

    How to Optimize Productivity and Well-Being in an Era of Scarce Resources

    by Martin E. Ford ...
    Grounded in the belief that effective leadership inspires and motivates those responsible for an organization’s success, this book helps higher education administrators and academic leaders systematically enhance faculty productivity and well-being.Ford introduces a comprehensive framework focused on motivation and optimal functioning, offering strategies to recruit and retain talented faculty, ... Read more

    $63.20 CAD

  • Motivating Self and Others

    Thriving with Social Purpose, Life Meaning, and the Pursuit of Core Personal Goals

    by Martin E. Ford, Peyton R. Smith ...
    This book describes the essential nature of human motivation by integrating the best ideas and evidence from motivational and evolutionary science. In doing so, the authors explain how the cultivation of goal-life alignment and 'thriving with social purpose' motivational patterns can inspire optimal functioning and enhance life meaning. Readers are provided with a comprehensive framework for ... Read more

    $55.99 CAD

  • The Psychology of Humor

    An Integrative Approach

    by Rod A. Martin, Thomas Ford ...
    Most of us laugh at something funny multiple times during a typical day. Humor serves multiple purposes, and although there is a sizable and expanding research literature on the subject, the research is spread in a variety of disciplines. The Psychology of Humor, 2e reviews the literature, integrating research from across subdisciplines in psychology, as well as related fields such as anthropology ... Read more

    $71.19 CAD

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    Architects of Intelligence

    The truth about AI from the people building it

    by Martin Ford ...
    Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

    Unabridged

    20 hours 7 min

    How will AI evolve and what major innovations are on the horizon? What will its impact be on the job market, economy, and society? What is the path toward human-level machine intelligence? What should we be concerned about as artificial intelligence advances?Architects of Intelligence contains a series of in-depth, one-to-one interviews where New York Times bestselling author Martin Ford uncovers ... Read more

    $42.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • The Only Pregnancy Book You'll Ever Need

    An Expectant Mom's Guide to Everything

    by Paula Ford-Martin, Britt Brandon ...
    Expert advice for delivering a happy and healthy baby!From boosting your vitamin intake to picking out the perfect crib, it's not always easy to figure out what your growing baby needs--especially if you're new to parenthood. Featuring guidance from top childbirth experts, The Only Pregnancy Book You'll Ever Need answers all the questions that come up after you get the big news. From your first ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • The Everything Guide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes

    From Diagnosis to Diet, All You Need to Live a Healthy, Active Life with Type 2 Diabetes - Find Out What Type 2 Diabetes Is, Recognize the Signs and Symptoms, Learn How to Change Your Diet and Discover the Latest Treatments

    by Paula Ford-Martin, Jason Baker ...
    Series series Everything® Series
    Diabetes is a complex disease--but learning about it shouldn't be!A Type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be daunting, but it is also manageable. With this all-in-one guide, you will get expert advice on establishing a healthier lifestyle and getting control of your diabetes. The Everything Guide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes provides easy-to-follow advice on all aspects of living with diabetes, and helps ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • Tis Pity She's a Whore

    by John Ford, Martin Wiggins ...
    Series series New Mermaids
    Like Shakespeare's Juliet, Annabella, accompanied by her down-to-earthnurse, is introduced to a series of suitors to her hand. Like Juliet,she finds all of them unsatisfactory - and rightly so, for the audienceknow that the nastiest of them is having an affair with her domineeringaunt. Like Juliet, Annabella is wooed by a sensitive and passionateyoung man whose love she returns - but this young ... Read more

    $15.79 CAD