Why Machines Learn & Lead Smart in the AI Era 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI by Anil Ananthaswamy
Lead Smart in the AI Era by Amit Kumar Jain and Surbhi Jain

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, Rupa Publications India
Book Count: 2

Overview
This two-book bundle pairs the science of artificial intelligence with the leadership skills needed to use it wisely. Why Machines Learn breaks down the elegant mathematics that powers modern machine learning, while Lead Smart in the AI Era shows business leaders how to harness AI responsibly in a fast-changing corporate world. Together, they offer both the technical grounding and the strategic mindset today's readers need to understand and thrive alongside artificial intelligence, making this a smart, well-rounded new paperback set for curious minds, students, and working professionals alike who want to stay ahead of the AI curve.

About the Books
Why Machines Learn takes readers deep into the mathematical ideas — linear algebra, calculus, probability, and optimization — that quietly power the machine learning revolution transforming science, medicine, and everyday technology. Science journalist Anil Ananthaswamy traces the discipline's history from its earliest theoretical roots to today's large language models, translating dense equations into accessible, story-driven explanations. He explores tantalizing parallels between artificial and biological intelligence, inviting readers to consider whether the same underlying math might explain how brains and machines both learn. It is a book for anyone who has wondered what is really happening inside an AI system, written with rigor but no unnecessary jargon.

Lead Smart in the AI Era turns from theory to practice, addressing the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business landscape that artificial intelligence has created. Authors Amit Kumar Jain and Surbhi Jain, both seasoned public-sector leaders, lay out practical frameworks for harnessing digitalization while managing real risks such as fake data, cyberattacks, and fraud. The book speaks directly to executives, managers, and entrepreneurs who need to make confident decisions in an AI-augmented workplace without losing sight of ethics, governance, and human judgment. Read together, these two titles move from the "how" of machine intelligence to the "what now" of leading through it, giving readers a complete, grounded perspective on the AI era from the math up.

Key Benefits

• Combines deep technical insight with practical business leadership advice on AI
• Written by credible experts: an award-winning science journalist and two experienced public-sector leaders
• Explains complex machine learning math in clear, accessible language
• Offers actionable frameworks for managing AI risk, data, and digital transformation
• Great value two-book bundle for one shipment
• Ideal gift for tech enthusiasts, students, managers, and business leaders

Book-by-Book Guide
Why Machines Learn — Anil Ananthaswamy unpacks the core mathematics behind machine learning and traces its evolution into today's AI breakthroughs.
Lead Smart in the AI Era — Amit Kumar Jain and Surbhi Jain guide business leaders through harnessing AI's potential while managing its risks.

About the Authors
Anil Ananthaswamy is an award-winning science journalist and former staff writer and deputy news editor for New Scientist. He has written for outlets including Nature, National Geographic News, and Discover, and his previous books explore quantum physics and the nature of the self. Amit Kumar Jain is a seasoned author, columnist, and civil servant with more than two decades of experience in public service. Surbhi Jain is an accomplished author, columnist, and civil servant currently serving in India's Department of Economic Affairs. Together, this trio brings both scientific rigor and real-world leadership experience to the subject of artificial intelligence.

Why You'll Love This Set
Whether you're building an office bookshelf, stocking a manager's reading list, or picking a thoughtful birthday or holiday season gift for the tech-curious reader in your life, this brand-new paperback duo delivers both the "why" and the "how" of AI in one satisfying bundle — perfect for back-to-school, summer reading, or year-round professional development.

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