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increase in technical book sales last year

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new book titles published annually

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Custody: The Secret History of Mothers by Lara Feigel – why women still have to fight for their children

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Sophie Mitchell PhD
Sophie Mitchell PhD

Science Journalist

5.5

UserScripts in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Break Series) delivers exactly what it promises - expert knowledge on ai in an accessible format.

Review of UserScripts in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Break Series)

Dylan Scott PhD
Dylan Scott PhD

Tech Journalist

4.2

While WebGPU+WGSL/Compute/Graphics All-In-One makes valuable contributions to the field of Books, it occasionally oversimplifies complex issues around wgsl.

Review of WebGPU+WGSL/Compute/Graphics All-In-One

Amelia Ross
Amelia Ross

Industry Analyst

4.7

Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing delivers exactly what it promises - expert knowledge on webgpu in an accessible format.

Review of Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 5: Ray-Tracing

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