
Understanding and Working with AI, Volume 1
Foundations and Practice
Conceptual Academy, PBC (Publisher)
Published on 8. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
262 pages
979-8-9998297-6-4 (ISBN)
Description
AI is everywhere and almost nobody understands how it actually works. This book fixes that. In simple steps, Volume 1 walks you from "What is AI? I mean really?" to genuine understanding - the kind where things finally click.
You'll see how AI learns, why it gets things wrong, how to communicate with it effectively, and where its hidden biases live. No technical background required. No math. Just curiosity, a pen, and a willingness to try things. With best practices, we even invite you to begin a creative project with AI that might surprise you. Have you been carrying a story inside for years? Here is a way to make that story see the light of day and shine.
If you don't have time for the whole book, that's fine too - a reading guide shows you how to take exactly the path that fits your life. And if this book isn't for you? Hand it to someone you know who needs it. A teacher, a colleague, a parent, a student. Someone in your life is making decisions about AI right now without understanding what it is. This book is the fix.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9998297-6-4 (9798999829764)
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John Suchocki is an accomplished science educator and author who has dedicated his career to making science education more accessible and engaging. He is known for authoring several widely-used science textbooks and educational programs designed for both colleges and high schools. As the founder of Conceptual Academy, PBC, John has worked to develop innovative online learning resources that support science education. His approach emphasizes conceptual understanding, helping students grasp fundamental scientific principles in an intuitive way. He is also the author of the Styraki childrens books (Styraki.com) and Styraki science activities for elementary school. In his spare time he likes to write and produce songs (JohnAndrew.net). Somehow select AI produced covers of his songs have become rather popular.