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Curating the Digital

Space for Art and Interaction

Edited by David England, Thecla Schiphorst, Nick Bryan-Kinns ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book combines work from curators, digital artists, human computer interaction researchers and computer scientists to examine the mutual benefits and challenges posed when working together to support digital art works in their many forms. In Curating the Digital we explore how we can work together to make space for art and interaction. We look at the various challenges such as the dynamic ... Read more

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This book combines work from curators, digital artists, human computer interaction researchers and computer scientists to examine the mutual benefits and challenges posed when working together to support digital art works in their many forms. In Curating the Digital we explore how we can work together to make space for art and interaction. We look at the various challenges such as the dynamic
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Software Technologies

10th International Joint Conference, ICSOFT 2015, Colmar, France, July 20-22, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Jorge Cardoso, Pascal Lorenz, Leszek A. Maciaszek, Marten van Sinderen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 10th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2015, held in Colmar, France, in July 2015.The 23 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 117 submissions. The papers are organized around the following conference tracks: enterprise software technologies; software project management; ... Read more

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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 10th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2015, held in Colmar, France, in July 2015.The 23 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 117 submissions. The papers are organized around the following conference tracks: enterprise software technologies; software project management;
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ECSCW 2013: Proceedings of the 13th European Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work, 21-25 September 2013, Paphos, Cyprus

Edited by Olav W. Bertelsen, Luigina Ciolfi, Maria Antonietta Grasso, George Angelos Papadopoulos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume presents the proceedings of ECSCW 2013, the 13th European Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Each conference offers an occasion to critically review our research field, which has been multidisciplinary and committed to high scientific standards, both theoretical and methodological, from its beginning. The papers this year focus on work and the enterprise as well as on ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This volume presents the proceedings of ECSCW 2013, the 13th European Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Each conference offers an occasion to critically review our research field, which has been multidisciplinary and committed to high scientific standards, both theoretical and methodological, from its beginning. The papers this year focus on work and the enterprise as well as on
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The Engineering of Mixed Reality Systems

Edited by Emmanuel Dubois, Philip Gray, Laurence Nigay ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
An increasing number of systems are exploiting mixed reality but to date there are no systematic methods, techniques or guidelines for the development of such systems. In bringing together contributions on a broad range of mixed reality development issues this book provides a sound theoretical foundation for a disciplined approach to mixed reality engineering.Divided into three parts: interaction ... Read more

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An increasing number of systems are exploiting mixed reality but to date there are no systematic methods, techniques or guidelines for the development of such systems. In bringing together contributions on a broad range of mixed reality development issues this book provides a sound theoretical foundation for a disciplined approach to mixed reality engineering.Divided into three parts: interaction
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Tabletops - Horizontal Interactive Displays

Edited by Christian Müller-Tomfelde ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The objects displayed on a table can take multiple forms. In meetings, it is still very often printed paper although its content was originally created on a computer. The content can also be a “table”, but now in the mathematical sense, showing, e. g. , the budget of a project. Then, we have a “table” on the table. Most often, the computer-generated contents are subject of frequent changes or ... Read more

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The objects displayed on a table can take multiple forms. In meetings, it is still very often printed paper although its content was originally created on a computer. The content can also be a “table”, but now in the mathematical sense, showing, e. g. , the budget of a project. Then, we have a “table” on the table. Most often, the computer-generated contents are subject of frequent changes or
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Mobile Social Networking

An Innovative Approach

Edited by Alvin Chin, Daqing Zhang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The use of contextually aware, pervasive, distributed computing, and sensor networks to bridge the gap between the physical and online worlds is the basis of mobile social networking. This book shows how applications can be built to provide mobile social networking, the research issues that need to be solved to enable this vision, and how mobile social networking can be used to provide ... Read more

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The use of contextually aware, pervasive, distributed computing, and sensor networks to bridge the gap between the physical and online worlds is the basis of mobile social networking. This book shows how applications can be built to provide mobile social networking, the research issues that need to be solved to enable this vision, and how mobile social networking can be used to provide
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User Experience + Artificial Intelligence

Assessing the Qualities of AI-infused Systems

by Davide Spallazzo, Martina Sciannamè, Mauro Ceconello ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This open access book addresses the thriving trend of embedding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities in products and services reaching the lay public, focusing on the user experience (UX) they prompt from a designerly perspective. It offers a UX evaluation method designed explicitly for AI-infused systems to answer one of the core problems affecting the relationship ... Read more

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This open access book addresses the thriving trend of embedding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities in products and services reaching the lay public, focusing on the user experience (UX) they prompt from a designerly perspective. It offers a UX evaluation method designed explicitly for AI-infused systems to answer one of the core problems affecting the relationship
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Next.js: Navigating the Future of Web Development

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

"Next.js: Navigating the Future of Web Development" is an in-depth exploration of one of today's most powerful and popular web development frameworks. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the capabilities of Next.js, a framework built on React.js, offering a blend of server-side rendering, static site generation, and client-side rendering to create fast, scalable, and reliable web applications ... Read more

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"Next.js: Navigating the Future of Web Development" is an in-depth exploration of one of today's most powerful and popular web development frameworks. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the capabilities of Next.js, a framework built on React.js, offering a blend of server-side rendering, static site generation, and client-side rendering to create fast, scalable, and reliable web applications
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Effective MySQL Replication Techniques in Depth

by Chris Schneider, Ronald Bradford ...

The Essential Guide to Scaling Your Business SolutionWritten by Oracle ACE Director and MySQL expert Ronald Bradford, with coauthor Chris Schneider, Effective MySQL: Replication Techniques in Depth describes what is needed to understand and implement MySQL replication to build scalable solutions. This book includes detailed syntax examples to demonstrate the features, options, and limitations of ... Read more

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The Essential Guide to Scaling Your Business SolutionWritten by Oracle ACE Director and MySQL expert Ronald Bradford, with coauthor Chris Schneider, Effective MySQL: Replication Techniques in Depth describes what is needed to understand and implement MySQL replication to build scalable solutions. This book includes detailed syntax examples to demonstrate the features, options, and limitations of
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Introduction to Compiler Design

by Torben Ægidius Mogensen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The second edition of this textbook has been fully revised and adds material about loop optimisation, function call optimisation and dataflow analysis. It presents techniques for making realistic compilers for simple programming languages, using techniques that are close to those used in "real" compilers, albeit in places slightly simplified for presentation purposes. All phases required for ... Read more

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The second edition of this textbook has been fully revised and adds material about loop optimisation, function call optimisation and dataflow analysis. It presents techniques for making realistic compilers for simple programming languages, using techniques that are close to those used in "real" compilers, albeit in places slightly simplified for presentation purposes. All phases required for
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The Data Consultant's Handbook

Master stakeholder management and client delivery to drive business impact in data consulting

by Juan Manuel Perafan, Tony Zeljkovic ...

Learn to navigate client relationships, deliver impactful data projects, and translate technical work into business results. Covers presales, stakeholder management, execution, and handover with templates and real-world strategiesKey FeaturesData-specific strategies and advice for the consultancy lifecycleCommunication frameworks tailored for executives, technical teams, and diverse ... Read more

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Learn to navigate client relationships, deliver impactful data projects, and translate technical work into business results. Covers presales, stakeholder management, execution, and handover with templates and real-world strategiesKey FeaturesData-specific strategies and advice for the consultancy lifecycleCommunication frameworks tailored for executives, technical teams, and diverse
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Projets du Futur : Guide Complet des Méthodes de Conduite Innovantes

Naviguez l'Ère de la Transformation avec les Approches les Plus Avancées en Gestion de Projet

by YVES SITBON ...

Dans ce livre, plongez au cœur des méthodes de conduite de projet émergentes et futures qui redéfinissent le paysage de la gestion de projet. Des approches révolutionnaires telles que DevOps, Design Sprint, SAFe, APM, Blockchain, IA, NoOps, Quantum PM, RPA, TSP, XP, DesignOps, Resilience Engineering, Neuro Agile Project Management, et Blockchain pour la Gestion des Contrats sont décortiquées avec ... Read more

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Dans ce livre, plongez au cœur des méthodes de conduite de projet émergentes et futures qui redéfinissent le paysage de la gestion de projet. Des approches révolutionnaires telles que DevOps, Design Sprint, SAFe, APM, Blockchain, IA, NoOps, Quantum PM, RPA, TSP, XP, DesignOps, Resilience Engineering, Neuro Agile Project Management, et Blockchain pour la Gestion des Contrats sont décortiquées avec
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Usability Success Stories

How Organizations Improve By Making Easier-To-Use Software and Web Sites

Edited by Paul Sherman ...

People spend increasing amounts of time and effort interacting with complex hardware and software products. Some of the products we interact with are easy to learn and easy to remember. Some are even a pleasure to use. Others are hard to learn, hard to use, and frustrate us at every turn. But it is not just the user that pays the cost in such cases. Poor usability also imposes significant costs on ... Read more

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People spend increasing amounts of time and effort interacting with complex hardware and software products. Some of the products we interact with are easy to learn and easy to remember. Some are even a pleasure to use. Others are hard to learn, hard to use, and frustrate us at every turn. But it is not just the user that pays the cost in such cases. Poor usability also imposes significant costs on
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Social Influence and the Logic of Collective Action

by Sergey Gavrilets ...

An integrated quantitative framework for understanding the dynamics of collective actionCollective action has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, from building irrigation systems and defenses in Neolithic times to coordinated disaster relief and scientific collaborations today. In this book, Sergey Gavrilets explains when and why groups of people cooperate, presenting ... Read more

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An integrated quantitative framework for understanding the dynamics of collective actionCollective action has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, from building irrigation systems and defenses in Neolithic times to coordinated disaster relief and scientific collaborations today. In this book, Sergey Gavrilets explains when and why groups of people cooperate, presenting
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Machine Learning for Healthcare Analytics Projects

Build smart AI applications using neural network methodologies across the healthcare vertical market

by Eduonix Learning Solutions ...

Create real-world machine learning solutions using NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and scikit-learnKey FeaturesDevelop a range of healthcare analytics projects using real-world datasetsImplement key machine learning algorithms using a range of libraries from the Python ecosystemAccomplish intermediate-to-complex tasks by building smart AI applications using neural network methodologiesBook ... Read more

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Create real-world machine learning solutions using NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and scikit-learnKey FeaturesDevelop a range of healthcare analytics projects using real-world datasetsImplement key machine learning algorithms using a range of libraries from the Python ecosystemAccomplish intermediate-to-complex tasks by building smart AI applications using neural network methodologiesBook
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AI for Games and Animation

A Cognitive Modeling Approach

by John David Funge ...

John Funge introduces a new approach to creating autonomous characters. Cognitive modeling provides computer-animated characters with logic, reasoning, and planning skills. Individual chapters in the book provide concrete examples of advanced character animation, automated cinematography, and a real-time computer game. Source code, animations, images, and other resources are available at the book ... Read more

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John Funge introduces a new approach to creating autonomous characters. Cognitive modeling provides computer-animated characters with logic, reasoning, and planning skills. Individual chapters in the book provide concrete examples of advanced character animation, automated cinematography, and a real-time computer game. Source code, animations, images, and other resources are available at the book
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The Art and Science of UX Design

A step-by-step guide to designing amazing user experiences

by Anthony Conta ...

Today, every product or service needs to delight its users and that means delivering an outstanding user experience (UX). In this full-color guide, leading user experience designer Anthony Conta guides you step by step through crafting these exceptional user experiences. The Art and Science of UX Design introduces a complete human-centered design framework for success, using practical examples ... Read more

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Today, every product or service needs to delight its users and that means delivering an outstanding user experience (UX). In this full-color guide, leading user experience designer Anthony Conta guides you step by step through crafting these exceptional user experiences. The Art and Science of UX Design introduces a complete human-centered design framework for success, using practical examples
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Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2025

20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, September 8–12, 2025, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Carmelo Ardito, Simone Diniz Junqueira Barbosa, Tayana Conte, André Freire, Isabela Gasparini, Philippe Palanque, Raquel Prates ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This four-volume set LNCS 16108-16111 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2025, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during September 8–12, 2025.The 69 full papers, 34 short papers and 79 papers of other types included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 330 submissions. They were organized in topical ... Read more

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This four-volume set LNCS 16108-16111 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2025, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during September 8–12, 2025.The 69 full papers, 34 short papers and 79 papers of other types included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 330 submissions. They were organized in topical
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The Mirror Problem

The Algorithmic Mind, #1

by Gari Johnson ...

Series Book 1 - The Algorithmic Mind
The Algorithmic Mind: Book 1 - The Mirror ProblemHow AI Reflects Human BiasWhen machines learn to discriminate with mathematical precision, who's really to blame?A facial recognition system mistakes a Black politician for a criminal. Amazon's recruiting algorithm downgrades CVs containing "women's." Predictive policing perpetuates racial profiling with algorithmic efficiency.Welcome to the mirror ... Read more

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The Algorithmic Mind: Book 1 - The Mirror ProblemHow AI Reflects Human BiasWhen machines learn to discriminate with mathematical precision, who's really to blame?A facial recognition system mistakes a Black politician for a criminal. Amazon's recruiting algorithm downgrades CVs containing "women's." Predictive policing perpetuates racial profiling with algorithmic efficiency.Welcome to the mirror
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Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2025

20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, September 8–12, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV

Edited by Carmelo Ardito, Simone Diniz Junqueira Barbosa, Tayana Conte, André Freire, Isabela Gasparini, Philippe Palanque, Raquel Prates ...

Series Book 4 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This four-volume set LNCS 16108-16111 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2025, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during September 8–12, 2025.The 69 full papers, 34 short papers and 79 papers of other types included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 330 submissions. They were organized in topical ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This four-volume set LNCS 16108-16111 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2025, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during September 8–12, 2025.The 69 full papers, 34 short papers and 79 papers of other types included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 330 submissions. They were organized in topical
... Read more
Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2025

20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, September 8–12, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Carmelo Ardito, Simone Diniz Junqueira Barbosa, Tayana Conte, André Freire, Isabela Gasparini, Philippe Palanque, Raquel Prates ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This four-volume set LNCS 16108-16111 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2025, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during September 8–12, 2025.The 69 full papers, 34 short papers and 79 papers of other types included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 330 submissions. They were organized in topical ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This four-volume set LNCS 16108-16111 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2025, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during September 8–12, 2025.The 69 full papers, 34 short papers and 79 papers of other types included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 330 submissions. They were organized in topical
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Az Élet Kódja V. - Az Élet Kódja AI Evolúciója

by MATE ISTVAN-MATYAS ...

ÉK-AI: Az Élet Kódja és a Valóság-Javító IndexHogyan válik a nyers adatból tiszta csend, a magányos gépből pedig az emberiség láthatatlan immunrendszere?Az ÉK-AI nem egy hagyományos sci-fi, és nem is egy száraz informatikai kézikönyv. Ez egy lenyűgöző filozófiai és technológiai utazás, amely radikálisan átértelmezi mindazt, amit a mesterséges intelligenciáról és magáról az életről gondolunk. A mű ... Read more

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ÉK-AI: Az Élet Kódja és a Valóság-Javító IndexHogyan válik a nyers adatból tiszta csend, a magányos gépből pedig az emberiség láthatatlan immunrendszere?Az ÉK-AI nem egy hagyományos sci-fi, és nem is egy száraz informatikai kézikönyv. Ez egy lenyűgöző filozófiai és technológiai utazás, amely radikálisan átértelmezi mindazt, amit a mesterséges intelligenciáról és magáról az életről gondolunk. A mű
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Hands-On Agentic Engineering

by Connor Hayes ...

Unlock the Next Frontier of AI: Build Intelligent Agents That Don't Just Talk—They ActGenerative AI gave us chatbots that can converse. But the real revolution is Agentic AI—systems that reason, use tools, remember, and act autonomously to achieve goals. Whether it's a customer service agent that processes refunds, a research assistant that searches the web, or a personal aide that remembers your ... Read more

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Unlock the Next Frontier of AI: Build Intelligent Agents That Don't Just Talk—They ActGenerative AI gave us chatbots that can converse. But the real revolution is Agentic AI—systems that reason, use tools, remember, and act autonomously to achieve goals. Whether it's a customer service agent that processes refunds, a research assistant that searches the web, or a personal aide that remembers your
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Introducing JavaFX 8 Programming

by Herbert Schildt ...

Series series Oracle Press
Develop cross-platform, feature-rich JavaFX GUI applications with expert instruction from Java guru Herb SchildtIntroducing JavaFX 8 Programming provides a fast-paced introduction to JavaFX, Java’s next-generation GUI programming toolIn this easy-to-read guide from Oracle Press, Java guru Herb Schildt presents the key topics and concepts that all Java developers will need to begin developing ... Read more

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Develop cross-platform, feature-rich JavaFX GUI applications with expert instruction from Java guru Herb SchildtIntroducing JavaFX 8 Programming provides a fast-paced introduction to JavaFX, Java’s next-generation GUI programming toolIn this easy-to-read guide from Oracle Press, Java guru Herb Schildt presents the key topics and concepts that all Java developers will need to begin developing
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