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Experience with Technology

Dynamics of User Experience with Mobile Media Devices

by Ali al-Azzawi ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
With a focus on gaining an empirically derived understanding of the underlying psychological dimensions and processes behind people’s experiences with technology, this book contributes to the debate of user experience (UX) within several disciplines, including HCI, design and marketing. It analyses UX dynamics at various time scales, and explores the very nature of time and meaning in the context ... Read more

$49.49 USD

With a focus on gaining an empirically derived understanding of the underlying psychological dimensions and processes behind people’s experiences with technology, this book contributes to the debate of user experience (UX) within several disciplines, including HCI, design and marketing. It analyses UX dynamics at various time scales, and explores the very nature of time and meaning in the context
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Compiler Design

Syntactic and Semantic Analysis

by Reinhard Wilhelm, Helmut Seidl, Sebastian Hack ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
While compilers for high-level programming languages are large complex software systems, they have particular characteristics that differentiate them from other software systems. Their functionality is almost completely well-defined – ideally there exist complete precise descriptions of the source and target languages. Additional descriptions of the interfaces to the operating system, programming ... Read more

$58.49 USD

While compilers for high-level programming languages are large complex software systems, they have particular characteristics that differentiate them from other software systems. Their functionality is almost completely well-defined – ideally there exist complete precise descriptions of the source and target languages. Additional descriptions of the interfaces to the operating system, programming
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Foundations of Programming Languages

by Kent D. Lee ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This clearly written textbook introduces the reader to the three styles of programming, examining object-oriented/imperative, functional, and logic programming. The focus of the text moves from highly prescriptive languages to very descriptive languages, demonstrating the many and varied ways in which we can think about programming. Designed for interactive learning both inside and outside of the ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This clearly written textbook introduces the reader to the three styles of programming, examining object-oriented/imperative, functional, and logic programming. The focus of the text moves from highly prescriptive languages to very descriptive languages, demonstrating the many and varied ways in which we can think about programming. Designed for interactive learning both inside and outside of the
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Wireless Next Generation Networks

A Virtue-Based Trust Model

by Michael G. Harvey ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This SpringerBrief proposes a trust model motivated by virtue epistemology, addressing the need for a more efficient and flexible trust model for wireless next generation networks. This theory of trust simplifies the computation and communication overhead of strictly cognitive-computational models of trust. Both the advantages and the challenges of virtue-based trust models are discussed. This ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This SpringerBrief proposes a trust model motivated by virtue epistemology, addressing the need for a more efficient and flexible trust model for wireless next generation networks. This theory of trust simplifies the computation and communication overhead of strictly cognitive-computational models of trust. Both the advantages and the challenges of virtue-based trust models are discussed. This
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Claude AI Beheersing 2026

by Daniel Parker ...

Claude AI Beheersing 2026 is de ultieme gids voor iedereen die de kracht van kunstmatige intelligentie wil benutten om slimmer te werken, sneller te groeien en meer te bereiken. Of je nu een ondernemer, marketeer, ontwikkelaar, jurist, zorgprofessional, docent of freelancer bent, deze praktische gids leert je hoe je Claude AI kunt inzetten voor maximale productiviteit en resultaat.In dit boek ... Read more

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Claude AI Beheersing 2026 is de ultieme gids voor iedereen die de kracht van kunstmatige intelligentie wil benutten om slimmer te werken, sneller te groeien en meer te bereiken. Of je nu een ondernemer, marketeer, ontwikkelaar, jurist, zorgprofessional, docent of freelancer bent, deze praktische gids leert je hoe je Claude AI kunt inzetten voor maximale productiviteit en resultaat.In dit boek
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Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation

The Mathematical Basis of Performance Modeling

by William J. Stewart ...

Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a ... Read more

$117.39 USD

Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a
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Mechanism Design for Robotics

MEDER 2026

Edited by Rogério Gonçalves, Marco Ceccarelli ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 7th IFToMM Symposium on Mechanism Design for Robotics (MEDER), held in Uberlândia, Brazil, on 17–20 June 2026. It gathers contributions by researchers from several countries on all major areas of robotic research, development and innovation, as well as new applications and current trends. The topics covered include: theoretical and computational kinematics ... Read more

$269.09 USD

This book presents the proceedings of the 7th IFToMM Symposium on Mechanism Design for Robotics (MEDER), held in Uberlândia, Brazil, on 17–20 June 2026. It gathers contributions by researchers from several countries on all major areas of robotic research, development and innovation, as well as new applications and current trends. The topics covered include: theoretical and computational kinematics
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Travailler avec l'IA sans se perdre soi même

by Yohan Legrand ...

Et si le vrai danger de l'intelligence artificielle n'était pas qu'elle vous remplace…mais que vous lui laissiez prendre votre place sans même vous en rendre compte ?L'IA écrit, résume, crée, code, décide. En quelques secondes, elle accomplit ce qui demandait hier des heures, des années d'apprentissage, parfois une vie entière. Fascinant. Vertigineux. Inquiétant.Mais derrière la performance, une ... Read more

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Et si le vrai danger de l'intelligence artificielle n'était pas qu'elle vous remplace…mais que vous lui laissiez prendre votre place sans même vous en rendre compte ?L'IA écrit, résume, crée, code, décide. En quelques secondes, elle accomplit ce qui demandait hier des heures, des années d'apprentissage, parfois une vie entière. Fascinant. Vertigineux. Inquiétant.Mais derrière la performance, une
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R Quick Syntax Reference

A Pocket Guide to the Language, APIs and Library

by Margot Tollefson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R updates the popular first edition by adding R version 3.4 and 3.5 features. Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information ... Read more

$35.99 USD

This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R updates the popular first edition by adding R version 3.4 and 3.5 features. Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information
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JavaServer Faces

Building Web-based User Interfaces

by Hans Bergsten ...

JavaServer Faces, or JSF, brings a component-based model to web application development that's similar to the model that's been used in standalone GUI applications for years. The technology builds on the experience gained from Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and numerous commercial and open source web application frameworks that simplify the development process.In JavaServer Faces, developers ... Read more

$28.79 USD

JavaServer Faces, or JSF, brings a component-based model to web application development that's similar to the model that's been used in standalone GUI applications for years. The technology builds on the experience gained from Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and numerous commercial and open source web application frameworks that simplify the development process.In JavaServer Faces, developers
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SQL & Python in der Praxis

Datenbank-Management mit SQLite

by Klaus-Werner Schneider ...

Series Book 1 - Lehrbuch für angehende IT-Fachkräfte und Einsteiger
Dieses Lehrbuch bietet einen praxisorientierten Einstieg in die Welt der Datenbanken für angehende IT-Fachkräfte und Einsteiger. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Arbeit mit relationalen Datenbanken und der Umsetzung in Python unter Verwendung von SQLite. Die Inhalte sind speziell auf die Anforderungen von Berufsschülern in den IT-Berufen zugeschnitten (Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dieses Lehrbuch bietet einen praxisorientierten Einstieg in die Welt der Datenbanken für angehende IT-Fachkräfte und Einsteiger. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Arbeit mit relationalen Datenbanken und der Umsetzung in Python unter Verwendung von SQLite. Die Inhalte sind speziell auf die Anforderungen von Berufsschülern in den IT-Berufen zugeschnitten (Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung,
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High Performance Computing

ISC High Performance Digital 2021 International Workshops, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, June 24 – July 2, 2021, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Heike Jagode, Hartwig Anzt, Hatem Ltaief, Piotr Luszczek ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of 9 workshops held at the 35th International ISC High Performance 2021 Conference, in Frankfurt, Germany, in June-July 2021:Second International Workshop on the Application of Machine Learning Techniques to Computational Fluid Dynamics and Solid Mechanics Simulations and Analysis; HPC-IODC: HPC I/O in the Data Center Workshop; ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of 9 workshops held at the 35th International ISC High Performance 2021 Conference, in Frankfurt, Germany, in June-July 2021:Second International Workshop on the Application of Machine Learning Techniques to Computational Fluid Dynamics and Solid Mechanics Simulations and Analysis; HPC-IODC: HPC I/O in the Data Center Workshop;
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Five Design-Sheets: Creative Design and Sketching for Computing and Visualisation

by Jonathan C. Roberts, Christopher J. Headleand, Panagiotis D. Ritsos ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book describes a structured sketching methodology to help you create alternative design ideas and sketch them on paper. The Five Design-Sheet method acts as a check-list of tasks, to help you think through the problem, create new ideas and to reflect upon the suitability of each idea. To complement the FdS method, we present practical sketching techniques, discuss problem solving, consider ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book describes a structured sketching methodology to help you create alternative design ideas and sketch them on paper. The Five Design-Sheet method acts as a check-list of tasks, to help you think through the problem, create new ideas and to reflect upon the suitability of each idea. To complement the FdS method, we present practical sketching techniques, discuss problem solving, consider
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Tableau Cookbook - Recipes for Data Visualization

Create beautiful data visualizations and interactive dashboards with Tableau

by Shweta Savale ...

Create beautiful data visualizations and interactive dashboards with Tableau Key Features\[\*\] Delve into the features and functionalities of Tableau from the ground up with this step-by-step guide that has over 50 “follow-me” recipes\[\*\] Build rich visualizations to effectively highlight the underlying trends and patterns in your data\[\*\] Build beautiful interactive dashboards and ... Read more

$41.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create beautiful data visualizations and interactive dashboards with Tableau Key Features\[\*\] Delve into the features and functionalities of Tableau from the ground up with this step-by-step guide that has over 50 “follow-me” recipes\[\*\] Build rich visualizations to effectively highlight the underlying trends and patterns in your data\[\*\] Build beautiful interactive dashboards and
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Electronic Government and the Information Systems Perspective

5th International Conference, EGOVIS 2016, Porto, Portugal, September 5-8, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Andrea Kő, Enrico Francesconi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Electronic Government and the Information Systems Perspective, EGOVIS 2016, held in Porto, Portugal, in September 2016, in conjunction with DEXA 2015.The 22 revised full papers presented together with three invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The papers are organized in the ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Electronic Government and the Information Systems Perspective, EGOVIS 2016, held in Porto, Portugal, in September 2016, in conjunction with DEXA 2015.The 22 revised full papers presented together with three invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The papers are organized in the
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Seguridad en Bases de Datos y Aplicaciones Web - 2º Edición

by Gabriel Gallardo Avilés ...

La TI no sólo forma parte de la estrategia de la empresa como un diferencial, sino que también puede ser el principal combustible que hay detrás de una organización. Las búsquedas por medio de la TI también las realizan las personas comunes; el uso de e-mail está muy extendido, muchas personas tienen un perfil en una red de relaciones, las compras e intercambios de mercancías también se realizan a ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

La TI no sólo forma parte de la estrategia de la empresa como un diferencial, sino que también puede ser el principal combustible que hay detrás de una organización. Las búsquedas por medio de la TI también las realizan las personas comunes; el uso de e-mail está muy extendido, muchas personas tienen un perfil en una red de relaciones, las compras e intercambios de mercancías también se realizan a
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Learning ROS for Robotics Programming Second Edition

Take control of the Linux based Robot Operating System, and discover the tools, libraries, and conventions you need to create your own robots without the hassle.

by Anil Mahtani, Aaron Martinez ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you have ever tried building a robot, then you know how cumbersome programming everything from scratch can be. This is where ROS comes into the picture. It is a collection of tools, libraries, and conventions that simplifies the robot building process. What’s more, ROS encourages collaborative robotics software development, allowing you to connect with experts in ... Read more

$41.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you have ever tried building a robot, then you know how cumbersome programming everything from scratch can be. This is where ROS comes into the picture. It is a collection of tools, libraries, and conventions that simplifies the robot building process. What’s more, ROS encourages collaborative robotics software development, allowing you to connect with experts in
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Beginning Neo4j

by Chris Kemper ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Beginning Neo4j is your introduction in the world of graph databases, and the benefits they can bring to your applications. Neo4j is the most established graph database on the market, and it's always improving to bring more of its benefits to you. This book will take you from the installation of Neo4j through to building a full application with Neo4j at its heart, and everything in between.Using ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Beginning Neo4j is your introduction in the world of graph databases, and the benefits they can bring to your applications. Neo4j is the most established graph database on the market, and it's always improving to bring more of its benefits to you. This book will take you from the installation of Neo4j through to building a full application with Neo4j at its heart, and everything in between.Using
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Bioevaluation Of World Transport Networks

by Andrew Adamatzky ...

Slime mould Physarum polycephalum is a monstrous single cell well known for its task-solving abilities — solves computational geometry and logical problems, navigates robots and generates music.The slime mould could also build motorways, highways and expressways. It is used to analyse transport networks of Africa, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Iberia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, ... Read more

$46.99 USD

Slime mould Physarum polycephalum is a monstrous single cell well known for its task-solving abilities — solves computational geometry and logical problems, navigates robots and generates music.The slime mould could also build motorways, highways and expressways. It is used to analyse transport networks of Africa, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Iberia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico,
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Nios4

Official guide

by Davide Sbreviglieri ...

Let's create your ERP system in complete autonomy thanks to Nios4.Nios4 is a platform for creating ERP and CRM management software. It is a program that allows you, through tools and functions, to create your own management of any type of data.Tha platform adapts to any type of purpose, from the simplest to the most complex, in order to meet all kinds of needs.Nios4 provides a gradual learning ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Let's create your ERP system in complete autonomy thanks to Nios4.Nios4 is a platform for creating ERP and CRM management software. It is a program that allows you, through tools and functions, to create your own management of any type of data.Tha platform adapts to any type of purpose, from the simplest to the most complex, in order to meet all kinds of needs.Nios4 provides a gradual learning
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Smart Homes and Health Telematics

12th International Conference, ICOST 2014, Denver, CO, USA, June 25-27, 2014, Revised Papers

Edited by Cathy Bodine, Sumi Helal, Tao Gu, Mounir Mokhtari ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Smart Homes and Health Telematics, ICOST 2014, held in Denver, CO, USA in June 2014.The 21 revised full papers presented together with three keynote papers and 9 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Smart Homes and Health Telematics, ICOST 2014, held in Denver, CO, USA in June 2014.The 21 revised full papers presented together with three keynote papers and 9 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on
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Beginning Ruby

From Novice to Professional

by Peter Cooper ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming and within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby application. You'll also gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which are needed as part of a fully functioning Ruby application.Based on the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby, Third ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming and within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby application. You'll also gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which are needed as part of a fully functioning Ruby application.Based on the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby, Third
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Advances in Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Factors in Simulation and Modeling, July 17–21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Daniel N. Cassenti ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book focuses on computational modeling and simulation research that advances the current state-of-the-art regarding human factors in simulation and applied digital human modeling. It reports on cutting-edge simulators such as virtual and augmented reality, on multisensory environments, and on modeling and simulation methods used in various applications, such as surgery, military operations, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book focuses on computational modeling and simulation research that advances the current state-of-the-art regarding human factors in simulation and applied digital human modeling. It reports on cutting-edge simulators such as virtual and augmented reality, on multisensory environments, and on modeling and simulation methods used in various applications, such as surgery, military operations,
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Formal Verification of Just-in-Time Compilation

by Aurèle Barrière ...

Series series ACM Books
This book outlines a methodology to develop formally verified Just-in-Time compilers. Just-in-Time compilation is a technique to execute programs, where execution is interleaved with optimizations of the program itself. These compilers often produce fast executions, so much so that their use has grown greatly for dynamic programming languages. Most modern web browsers today use Just-in-Time ... Read more

$39.99 USD

This book outlines a methodology to develop formally verified Just-in-Time compilers. Just-in-Time compilation is a technique to execute programs, where execution is interleaved with optimizations of the program itself. These compilers often produce fast executions, so much so that their use has grown greatly for dynamic programming languages. Most modern web browsers today use Just-in-Time
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