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AI For Amateurs

Artificial Intelligence, #1

by Aishwarya Saxena ...

Series Book 1 - Artificial Intelligence
BOOK SUMMARYHey curious minds, ready to blast off into the mind-bending world of AI?This book isn't your dusty textbook! Ditch the jargon and get ready for a wild ride through the future where robots aren't just sci-fi fodder, they're our potential roommates, doctors, and maybe even friends!Think robots are taking over? We'll peel back the curtain on AI, dissecting its cool powers and exploring ... Read more

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BOOK SUMMARYHey curious minds, ready to blast off into the mind-bending world of AI?This book isn't your dusty textbook! Ditch the jargon and get ready for a wild ride through the future where robots aren't just sci-fi fodder, they're our potential roommates, doctors, and maybe even friends!Think robots are taking over? We'll peel back the curtain on AI, dissecting its cool powers and exploring
... Read more
PostgreSQL 16 Cookbook, Second Edition

by Peter G ...

Offering a detailed practical look at PostgreSQL 16's new features, "PostgreSQL 16 Cookbook, Second Edition" equips database administrators and developers to take advantage of the most recent developments. This edition provides in-depth coverage of enhanced logical replication, which now includes the ability to replicate from standby servers. We provide detailed instructions for setting up these ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Offering a detailed practical look at PostgreSQL 16's new features, "PostgreSQL 16 Cookbook, Second Edition" equips database administrators and developers to take advantage of the most recent developments. This edition provides in-depth coverage of enhanced logical replication, which now includes the ability to replicate from standby servers. We provide detailed instructions for setting up these
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CyberParks – The Interface Between People, Places and Technology

New Approaches and Perspectives

Edited by Carlos Smaniotto Costa, Ina Šuklje Erjavec, Therese Kenna, Michiel de Lange, Konstantinos Ioannidis, Gabriela Maksymiuk, Martijn de Waal ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This open access book is about public open spaces, about people, and about the relationship between them and the role of technology in this relationship. It is about different approaches, methods, empirical studies, and concerns about a phenomenon that is increasingly being in the centre of sciences and strategies – the penetration of digital technologies in the urban space. As the main outcome of ... Read more

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This open access book is about public open spaces, about people, and about the relationship between them and the role of technology in this relationship. It is about different approaches, methods, empirical studies, and concerns about a phenomenon that is increasingly being in the centre of sciences and strategies – the penetration of digital technologies in the urban space. As the main outcome of
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IntelliJ IDEA Essentials

by Jaroslaw Krochmalski ...

This book is for developers who want to work smarter so they can focus their efforts on the details that will give them the advantage. This book is tailor-made for developers who want to move from NetBeans and Eclipse to experience the power and functionality of IntelliJ IDEA. ... Read more

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This book is for developers who want to work smarter so they can focus their efforts on the details that will give them the advantage. This book is tailor-made for developers who want to move from NetBeans and Eclipse to experience the power and functionality of IntelliJ IDEA.
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Tabular Modeling with SQL Server 2016 Analysis Services Cookbook

Create better operational analytics for your users with these business solutions

by Derek Wilson ...

Expert tabular modeling techniques for building and deploying cutting-edge business analytical reporting solutionsKey Features\[\*\] Build and deploy Tabular Model projects from relational data sources\[\*\] Leverage DAX and create high-performing calculated fields and measures\[\*\] Create ad-hoc reports based on a Tabular Model solution\[\*\] Useful tips to monitor and optimize your tabular ... Read more

$44.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Expert tabular modeling techniques for building and deploying cutting-edge business analytical reporting solutionsKey Features\[\*\] Build and deploy Tabular Model projects from relational data sources\[\*\] Leverage DAX and create high-performing calculated fields and measures\[\*\] Create ad-hoc reports based on a Tabular Model solution\[\*\] Useful tips to monitor and optimize your tabular
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Going Text: Mastering the Command Line

by Brian Schell ...

Windows. MacOS. Gnome. GUIs (Graphical user interfaces) have been the mainstay of home and office computers for nearly 25 years. Before that there were DOS and the Unix command lines. For most users, the mouse and the attractive, colorful user interfaces offered were more intuitive and easier to learn that the cryptic keyboard commands needed to do most tasks on text-based interfaces. For most ... Read more

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Windows. MacOS. Gnome. GUIs (Graphical user interfaces) have been the mainstay of home and office computers for nearly 25 years. Before that there were DOS and the Unix command lines. For most users, the mouse and the attractive, colorful user interfaces offered were more intuitive and easier to learn that the cryptic keyboard commands needed to do most tasks on text-based interfaces. For most
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Python Data Analysis

by Ivan Idris ...

This book is for programmers, scientists, and engineers who have knowledge of the Python language and know the basics of data science. It is for those who wish to learn different data analysis methods using Python and its libraries. This book contains all the basic ingredients you need to become an expert data analyst. ... Read more

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This book is for programmers, scientists, and engineers who have knowledge of the Python language and know the basics of data science. It is for those who wish to learn different data analysis methods using Python and its libraries. This book contains all the basic ingredients you need to become an expert data analyst.
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Splunk 7.x Quick Start Guide

Gain business data insights from operational intelligence

by James H. Baxter ...

Learn how to architect, implement, and administer a complex Splunk Enterprise environment and extract valuable insights from business data.Key FeaturesUnderstand the various components of Splunk and how they work together to provide a powerful Big Data analytics solution.Collect and index data from a wide variety of common machine data sourcesDesign searches, reports, and dashboard visualizations ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to architect, implement, and administer a complex Splunk Enterprise environment and extract valuable insights from business data.Key FeaturesUnderstand the various components of Splunk and how they work together to provide a powerful Big Data analytics solution.Collect and index data from a wide variety of common machine data sourcesDesign searches, reports, and dashboard visualizations
... Read more
Measuring the User Experience

Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting Usability Metrics

by Thomas Tullis, William Albert ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
Effectively measuring the usability of any product requires choosing the right metric, applying it, and effectively using the information it reveals. Measuring the User Experience provides the first single source of practical information to enable usability professionals and product developers to do just that. Authors Tullis and Albert organize dozens of metrics into six categories: performance, ... Read more

$50.39 USD

Effectively measuring the usability of any product requires choosing the right metric, applying it, and effectively using the information it reveals. Measuring the User Experience provides the first single source of practical information to enable usability professionals and product developers to do just that. Authors Tullis and Albert organize dozens of metrics into six categories: performance,
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Seven Databases in Seven Weeks

A Guide to Modern Databases and the NoSQL Movement

by Luc Perkins, Eric Redmond, Jim Wilson ...

Data is getting bigger and more complex by the day, and so are your choices in handling it. Explore some of the most cutting-edge databases available - from a traditional relational database to newer NoSQL approaches - and make informed decisions about challenging data storage problems. This is the only comprehensive guide to the world of NoSQL databases, with in-depth practical and conceptual ... Read more

$29.59 USD

Data is getting bigger and more complex by the day, and so are your choices in handling it. Explore some of the most cutting-edge databases available - from a traditional relational database to newer NoSQL approaches - and make informed decisions about challenging data storage problems. This is the only comprehensive guide to the world of NoSQL databases, with in-depth practical and conceptual
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Exploring C++ 11

by Ray Lischner ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Exploring C++ divides C++ up into bite-sized chunks that will help you learn the language one step at a time. Assuming no familiarity with C++, or any other C-based language, you’ll be taught everything you need to know in a logical progression of small lessons that you can work through as quickly or as slowly as you need.C++ can be a complicated language. Writing even the most straight-forward of ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Exploring C++ divides C++ up into bite-sized chunks that will help you learn the language one step at a time. Assuming no familiarity with C++, or any other C-based language, you’ll be taught everything you need to know in a logical progression of small lessons that you can work through as quickly or as slowly as you need.C++ can be a complicated language. Writing even the most straight-forward of
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Deep Learning With Python

Practical Guide for Beginners

by Mike Krebbs ...

Series series Data Sciences
Are you thinking of learning more about Machine Learning using R?Deep learning is constantly being mentioned today, as organizations cross over their businesses attempts to discover how to utilize progressed computational strategies to discover helpful data that is covered up crosswise over enormous swaths of information. While the field of artificial intelligence is decades old, leaps forward in ... Read more

$18.63 USD

Are you thinking of learning more about Machine Learning using R?Deep learning is constantly being mentioned today, as organizations cross over their businesses attempts to discover how to utilize progressed computational strategies to discover helpful data that is covered up crosswise over enormous swaths of information. While the field of artificial intelligence is decades old, leaps forward in
... Read more
Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend

Second Edition: With RPG Maker MV

by Darrin Perez ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Updated for RPG Maker MV using JavaScript, Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend shows you how to create your very own dungeon crawler game in RPG Maker MV in a single weekend. The entire process, from start to finish, is covered within this book. You will see a variety of dungeon maps and events, all broken down for your convenience.One of the hardest parts of game development is actually finishing a game, ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Updated for RPG Maker MV using JavaScript, Make a 2D RPG in a Weekend shows you how to create your very own dungeon crawler game in RPG Maker MV in a single weekend. The entire process, from start to finish, is covered within this book. You will see a variety of dungeon maps and events, all broken down for your convenience.One of the hardest parts of game development is actually finishing a game,
... Read more
Augmented Reality

Where We Will All Live

by Jon Peddie ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the field of augmented reality (AR) in its entirety and sets out to distinguish AR from other inter-related technologies like virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR).The author presents AR from its initial philosophies and early developments, to its current technologies and its impact on our modern society, to its possible future developments; ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the field of augmented reality (AR) in its entirety and sets out to distinguish AR from other inter-related technologies like virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR).The author presents AR from its initial philosophies and early developments, to its current technologies and its impact on our modern society, to its possible future developments;
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Agent_Zero

Toward Neurocognitive Foundations for Generative Social Science

by Joshua M. Epstein ...

Series series Princeton Studies in Complexity
The Final Volume of the Groundbreaking Trilogy on Agent-Based ModelingIn this pioneering synthesis, Joshua Epstein introduces a new theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This software individual, or "agent," is endowed with distinct emotional/affective, cognitive/deliberative, and social modules. Grounded in contemporary neuroscience, these internal components interact to generate observed, often far ... Read more

$50.39 USD

The Final Volume of the Groundbreaking Trilogy on Agent-Based ModelingIn this pioneering synthesis, Joshua Epstein introduces a new theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This software individual, or "agent," is endowed with distinct emotional/affective, cognitive/deliberative, and social modules. Grounded in contemporary neuroscience, these internal components interact to generate observed, often far
... Read more
Network Science with Python and NetworkX Quick Start Guide

Explore and visualize network data effectively

by Edward L. Platt ...

Manipulate and analyze network data with the power of Python and NetworkXKey FeaturesUnderstand the terminology and basic concepts of network scienceLeverage the power of Python and NetworkX to represent data as a networkApply common techniques for working with network data of varying sizesBook DescriptionNetworkX is a leading free and open source package used for network science with the Python ... Read more

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Manipulate and analyze network data with the power of Python and NetworkXKey FeaturesUnderstand the terminology and basic concepts of network scienceLeverage the power of Python and NetworkX to represent data as a networkApply common techniques for working with network data of varying sizesBook DescriptionNetworkX is a leading free and open source package used for network science with the Python
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Learning Spark SQL

Architect streaming analytics and machine learning solutions

by Aurobindo Sarkar ...

Design, implement, and deliver successful streaming applications, machine learning pipelines and graph applications using Spark SQL APIKey Features\[\*\] Learn about the design and implementation of streaming applications, machine learning pipelines, deep learning, and large-scale graph processing applications using Spark SQL APIs and Scala.\[\*\] Learn data exploration, data munging, and how to ... Read more

$44.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Design, implement, and deliver successful streaming applications, machine learning pipelines and graph applications using Spark SQL APIKey Features\[\*\] Learn about the design and implementation of streaming applications, machine learning pipelines, deep learning, and large-scale graph processing applications using Spark SQL APIs and Scala.\[\*\] Learn data exploration, data munging, and how to
... Read more
Simulation and Serious Games for Education

Edited by Yiyu Cai, Sui Lin Goei, Wim Trooster ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book introduces state-of-the-art research on simulation and serious games for education. The major part of this book is based on selected work presented at the 2014 Asia-Europe Symposium on Simulation and Serious Games held in Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands (Oct 1–2, 2014).It covers three major domains of education applications that use simulation and serious games ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book introduces state-of-the-art research on simulation and serious games for education. The major part of this book is based on selected work presented at the 2014 Asia-Europe Symposium on Simulation and Serious Games held in Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands (Oct 1–2, 2014).It covers three major domains of education applications that use simulation and serious games
... Read more
Hands-On Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects CC

Develop your skills as a visual effects and motion graphics artist

by David Dodds ...

Discover techniques to enhance your videos with complex animationKey FeaturesDesign, animate, and sequence a complete motion graphics projectWork with compositions and pre-compositions to create animations speedilyMaximize your motion graphics and visual effects skillsBook DescriptionIf you’re thinking seriously about making and publishing your videos with professional editing and animation, look ... Read more

$34.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover techniques to enhance your videos with complex animationKey FeaturesDesign, animate, and sequence a complete motion graphics projectWork with compositions and pre-compositions to create animations speedilyMaximize your motion graphics and visual effects skillsBook DescriptionIf you’re thinking seriously about making and publishing your videos with professional editing and animation, look
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Hands-On Internet of Things with MQTT

Build connected IoT devices with Arduino and MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT)

by Tim Pulver ...

Develop a variety of projects and connect them to microcontrollers and web servers using the lightweight messaging protocol MQTTKey FeaturesLeverage the power of MQTT to build a pet food dispenser, e-ink to-do list, and a productivity cubeLearn about technologies like laser cutting, 3D printing, and PCB production for building robust prototypesExplore practical uses cases to gain an in-depth ... Read more

$23.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop a variety of projects and connect them to microcontrollers and web servers using the lightweight messaging protocol MQTTKey FeaturesLeverage the power of MQTT to build a pet food dispenser, e-ink to-do list, and a productivity cubeLearn about technologies like laser cutting, 3D printing, and PCB production for building robust prototypesExplore practical uses cases to gain an in-depth
... Read more
Practical Web Analytics for User Experience

How Analytics Can Help You Understand Your Users

by Michael Beasley ...

Practical Web Analytics for User Experience teaches you how to use web analytics to help answer the complicated questions facing UX professionals. Within this book, you'll find a quantitative approach for measuring a website's effectiveness and the methods for posing and answering specific questions about how users navigate a website. The book is organized according to the concerns UX ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Practical Web Analytics for User Experience teaches you how to use web analytics to help answer the complicated questions facing UX professionals. Within this book, you'll find a quantitative approach for measuring a website's effectiveness and the methods for posing and answering specific questions about how users navigate a website. The book is organized according to the concerns UX
... Read more
Elegant Design

A Designer’s Guide to Harnessing Aesthetics

by Luca Iandoli, Giuseppe Zollo ...

Visual information is everywhere. We are constantly immersed in a flow of visual data that reshapes our social and inner world. Companies and individuals are competing to conquer the public's scarce attention by inventing distinctive visual formats to stand out from the crowd. How can designers, inventors, and product managers create designs that are quick to process as well as meaningful, unique ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Visual information is everywhere. We are constantly immersed in a flow of visual data that reshapes our social and inner world. Companies and individuals are competing to conquer the public's scarce attention by inventing distinctive visual formats to stand out from the crowd. How can designers, inventors, and product managers create designs that are quick to process as well as meaningful, unique
... Read more
Participative Urban Health and Healthy Aging in the Age of AI

19th International Conference, ICOST 2022, Paris, France, June 27–30, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Hamdi Aloulou, Bessam Abdulrazak, Antoine de Marassé-Enouf, Mounir Mokhtari ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on String Processing and Information Retrieval, ICOST 2022, held in Paris, France, in June 2022.The 15 full papers and 10 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. They cover topics such as design, development, deployment, and evaluation of AI for ... Read more

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This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on String Processing and Information Retrieval, ICOST 2022, held in Paris, France, in June 2022.The 15 full papers and 10 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. They cover topics such as design, development, deployment, and evaluation of AI for
... Read more
Inclusive Design for a Digital World

Designing with Accessibility in Mind

by Reginé M. Gilbert ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
**Approach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out.**This book invites you to rethink how we create digital systems, products, and tools, not just to meet accessibility requirements, but to shape a more inclusive future. UX design professor and author Regine Gilbert provides a thoughtful, practical, and global perspective on designing with empathy and intention ... Read more

$35.99 USD

**Approach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out.**This book invites you to rethink how we create digital systems, products, and tools, not just to meet accessibility requirements, but to shape a more inclusive future. UX design professor and author Regine Gilbert provides a thoughtful, practical, and global perspective on designing with empathy and intention
... Read more

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