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Human Factors and Ergonomics Toward an Inclusive and Sustainable Future

HFEM 2023

Edited by Yee Guan Ng, Dian D.I. Daruis, Nor Wahiza Abdul Wahat ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers the refereed proceedings of the 5th HFEM Biennial Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics, organized by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Malaysia, held in Langkawi, Malaysia on August 13–18, 2023. Under the theme "Accelerating Human Factors and Ergonomics Toward an Inclusive and Sustainable Future", it highlights the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge ... Read more

$287.99 USD

This book gathers the refereed proceedings of the 5th HFEM Biennial Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics, organized by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Malaysia, held in Langkawi, Malaysia on August 13–18, 2023. Under the theme "Accelerating Human Factors and Ergonomics Toward an Inclusive and Sustainable Future", it highlights the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge
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Understanding Network Hacks

Attack and Defense with Python

by Bastian Ballmann ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book explains how to see one's own network through the eyes of an attacker, to understand their techniques and effectively protect against them. Through Python code samples the reader learns to code tools on subjects such as password sniffing, ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing, SQL injection, Google harvesting and Wifi hacking. Furthermore the reader will be introduced to defense methods such as ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This book explains how to see one's own network through the eyes of an attacker, to understand their techniques and effectively protect against them. Through Python code samples the reader learns to code tools on subjects such as password sniffing, ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing, SQL injection, Google harvesting and Wifi hacking. Furthermore the reader will be introduced to defense methods such as
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Data Science with Java

Practical Methods for Scientists and Engineers

by Michael R. Brzustowicz, PhD ...

Data Science is booming thanks to R and Python, but Java brings the robustness, convenience, and ability to scale critical to today’s data science applications. With this practical book, Java software engineers looking to add data science skills will take a logical journey through the data science pipeline. Author Michael Brzustowicz explains the basic math theory behind each step of the data ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Data Science is booming thanks to R and Python, but Java brings the robustness, convenience, and ability to scale critical to today’s data science applications. With this practical book, Java software engineers looking to add data science skills will take a logical journey through the data science pipeline. Author Michael Brzustowicz explains the basic math theory behind each step of the data
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HCI in Games

6th International Conference, HCI-Games 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Xiaowen Fang ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions.The two volume set ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions.The two volume set
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

17th International Conference, ICIRA 2024, Xi'an, China, July 31 – August 2, 2024, Proceedings, Part VIII

Edited by Xuguang Lan, Xuesong Mei, Caigui Jiang, Fei Zhao, Zhiqiang Tian ...

Series Book 8 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi’an, China, during July 31–August 2, 2024.The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Innovative ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi’an, China, during July 31–August 2, 2024.The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Innovative
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Advances in Longitudinal HCI Research

Edited by Evangelos Karapanos, Jens Gerken, Jesper Kjeldskov, Mikael B. Skov ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Longitudinal studies have traditionally been seen as too cumbersome and labor-intensive to be of much use in research on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). However, recent trends in market, legislation, and the research questions we address, have highlighted the importance of studying prolonged use, while technology itself has made longitudinal research more accessible to researchers across ... Read more

$170.99 USD

Longitudinal studies have traditionally been seen as too cumbersome and labor-intensive to be of much use in research on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). However, recent trends in market, legislation, and the research questions we address, have highlighted the importance of studying prolonged use, while technology itself has made longitudinal research more accessible to researchers across
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Software Technologies

9th International Joint Conference, ICSOFT 2014, Vienna, Austria, August 29-31, 2014, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Andreas Holzinger, Jorge Cardoso, José Cordeiro, Therese Libourel, Leszek A. Maciaszek, Marten van Sinderen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2014, held in Vienna, Austria, in August 2014.The 15 revised full papers and 6 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 145 submissions. The papers focus on enterprise software technologies; software engineering and systems security; ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2014, held in Vienna, Austria, in August 2014.The 15 revised full papers and 6 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 145 submissions. The papers focus on enterprise software technologies; software engineering and systems security;
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Systems Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Edited by William F. Lawless, Ranjeev Mittu, Donald A. Sofge, Thomas Shortell, Thomas A. McDermott ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides a broad overview of the benefits from a Systems Engineering design philosophy in architecting complex systems composed of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and humans situated in chaotic environments. The major topics include emergence, verification and validation of systems using AI/ML and human systems integration to develop robust and effective human-machine ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book provides a broad overview of the benefits from a Systems Engineering design philosophy in architecting complex systems composed of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and humans situated in chaotic environments. The major topics include emergence, verification and validation of systems using AI/ML and human systems integration to develop robust and effective human-machine
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Pair Programming With Modern LLMs and Agents

P-AI-R Programming, #1

by Michael D Callaghan ...

Series Book 1 - P-AI-R Programming
I Stared at TypeScript Code for HoursIt compiled perfectly. Tests passed. The feature didn't work.Then I saw it: one wrong character. A colon instead of an equals sign. Valid TypeScript. Plausible code. Completely broken. The AI had generated a type declaration instead of an assignment.That's when it hit me: you're responsible for everything the AI writes. When demo day comes—when users discover ... Read more

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I Stared at TypeScript Code for HoursIt compiled perfectly. Tests passed. The feature didn't work.Then I saw it: one wrong character. A colon instead of an equals sign. Valid TypeScript. Plausible code. Completely broken. The AI had generated a type declaration instead of an assignment.That's when it hit me: you're responsible for everything the AI writes. When demo day comes—when users discover
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Procedural Content Generation for Unity Game Development

Harness the power of procedural content generation to design unique games with Unity

by Ryan Watkins ...

Harness the power of procedural content generation to design unique games with UnityKey Features\[\*\] Learn the basics of PCG development\[\*\] Develop a 2D game from start to finish\[\*\] Explore all the different ways PCG can be applied in gamesBook DescriptionProcedural Content Generation is a process by which game content is developed using computer algorithms, rather than through the manual ... Read more

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Harness the power of procedural content generation to design unique games with UnityKey Features\[\*\] Learn the basics of PCG development\[\*\] Develop a 2D game from start to finish\[\*\] Explore all the different ways PCG can be applied in gamesBook DescriptionProcedural Content Generation is a process by which game content is developed using computer algorithms, rather than through the manual
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Smarter Decisions - The Intersection of Internet of Things and Decision Science

A comprehensive guide for solving IoT business problems using decision science

by Jojo Moolayil ...

Enter the world of Internet of Things with the power of data science with this highly practical, engaging bookKey Features\[\*\]Explore real-world use cases from the Internet of Things (IoT) domain using decision science with this easy-to-follow, practical book\[\*\]Learn to make smarter decisions on top of your IoT solutions so that your IoT is smart in a real sense\[\*\]This highly practical, ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Enter the world of Internet of Things with the power of data science with this highly practical, engaging bookKey Features\[\*\]Explore real-world use cases from the Internet of Things (IoT) domain using decision science with this easy-to-follow, practical book\[\*\]Learn to make smarter decisions on top of your IoT solutions so that your IoT is smart in a real sense\[\*\]This highly practical,
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Human-Computer Interaction. Theory, Methods and Tools

Thematic Area, HCI 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 12762, 12763, and 12764 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021, which took place virtually in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The three-volume set LNCS 12762, 12763, and 12764 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021, which took place virtually in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222
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Artificial Intelligence in IoT

Edited by Fadi Al-Turjman ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides an insight into IoT intelligence in terms of applications and algorithmic challenges. The book is dedicated to addressing the major challenges in realizing the artificial intelligence in IoT-based applications including challenges that vary from cost and energy efficiency to availability to service quality in multidisciplinary fashion. The aim of this book is hence to focus on ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book provides an insight into IoT intelligence in terms of applications and algorithmic challenges. The book is dedicated to addressing the major challenges in realizing the artificial intelligence in IoT-based applications including challenges that vary from cost and energy efficiency to availability to service quality in multidisciplinary fashion. The aim of this book is hence to focus on
... Read more
Intelligent Robotics and Applications

16th International Conference, ICIRA 2023, Hangzhou, China, July 5–7, 2023, Proceedings, Part VII

Edited by Huayong Yang, Honghai Liu, Jun Zou, Zhouping Yin, Lianqing Liu, Geng Yang, Xiaoping Ouyang, Zhiyong Wang ...

Series Book 7 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

16th International Conference, ICIRA 2023, Hangzhou, China, July 5–7, 2023, Proceedings, Part V

Edited by Huayong Yang, Honghai Liu, Jun Zou, Zhouping Yin, Lianqing Liu, Geng Yang, Xiaoping Ouyang, Zhiyong Wang ...

Series Book 5 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric
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Design for Equality and Justice

INTERACT 2023 IFIP TC 13 Workshops, York, UK, August 28 – September 1, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part I

Edited by Anna Bramwell-Dicks, Abigail Evans, Marco Winckler, Helen Petrie, José Abdelnour-Nocera ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume presents a series of revised papers selected from workshops that took place during the 19th IFIP TC13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2023, held August 28th to September 1st 2023 at the University of York, York, UK.The 54 revised full papers and 21 short papers presented were carefully selected from a competitive selection process.INTERACT 2023 presents ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This volume presents a series of revised papers selected from workshops that took place during the 19th IFIP TC13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2023, held August 28th to September 1st 2023 at the University of York, York, UK.The 54 revised full papers and 21 short papers presented were carefully selected from a competitive selection process.INTERACT 2023 presents
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Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems

23rd International Conference, FMICS 2018, Maynooth, Ireland, September 3-4, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Falk Howar, Jiří Barnat ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2018, held in Maynooth, Ireland, in September 2018.The 9 regular papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. The book also contains two invited talks in full-paper length. In addition, there are 8 invited contributions in ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2018, held in Maynooth, Ireland, in September 2018.The 9 regular papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. The book also contains two invited talks in full-paper length. In addition, there are 8 invited contributions in
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Automated Machine Learning with Microsoft Azure

Build highly accurate and scalable end-to-end AI solutions with Azure AutoML

by Dennis Sawyers ...

A practical, step-by-step guide to using Microsoft\\'s AutoML technology on the Azure Machine Learning service for developers and data scientists working with the Python programming languageKey FeaturesCreate, deploy, productionalize, and scale automated machine learning solutions on Microsoft AzureImprove the accuracy of your ML models through automatic data featurization and model ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A practical, step-by-step guide to using Microsoft\\'s AutoML technology on the Azure Machine Learning service for developers and data scientists working with the Python programming languageKey FeaturesCreate, deploy, productionalize, and scale automated machine learning solutions on Microsoft AzureImprove the accuracy of your ML models through automatic data featurization and model
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The AI Threat Updated 2025

by Jasmine Winterbourne ...

The AI Threat: Navigating Progress in a World Transformed by IntelligenceBetween 2023 and 2025, artificial intelligence leapt from the fringes of innovation into the centre of global infrastructure—redefining work, creativity, governance, and human interaction. As generative models create art, write code, diagnose disease, and influence political discourse, society stands at a crossroads: Will AI ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The AI Threat: Navigating Progress in a World Transformed by IntelligenceBetween 2023 and 2025, artificial intelligence leapt from the fringes of innovation into the centre of global infrastructure—redefining work, creativity, governance, and human interaction. As generative models create art, write code, diagnose disease, and influence political discourse, society stands at a crossroads: Will AI
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The Insurance UX Survival Guide

A Field Guide for Building Digital Experiences That Exceed Expectations

by Steve Johnson ...

Your go-to guide for building better digital experiences in one of the world's most unique industries.Written by Steve Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of insured.io, this pocket-sized guide distills more than two decades of insurance and UX experience, plus insights from over 250,000 customer interactions, into clear, practical advice you can actually use.Learn how to simplify, ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Your go-to guide for building better digital experiences in one of the world's most unique industries.Written by Steve Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of insured.io, this pocket-sized guide distills more than two decades of insurance and UX experience, plus insights from over 250,000 customer interactions, into clear, practical advice you can actually use.Learn how to simplify,
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Designing Web APIs

Building APIs That Developers Love

by Amir Shevat, Brenda Jin, Saurabh Sahni ...

Using a web API to provide services to application developers is one of the more satisfying endeavors that software engineers undertake. But building a popular API with a thriving developer ecosystem is also one of the most challenging. With this practical guide, developers, architects, and tech leads will learn how to navigate complex decisions for designing, scaling, marketing, and evolving ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Using a web API to provide services to application developers is one of the more satisfying endeavors that software engineers undertake. But building a popular API with a thriving developer ecosystem is also one of the most challenging. With this practical guide, developers, architects, and tech leads will learn how to navigate complex decisions for designing, scaling, marketing, and evolving
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Computerized Financial Systems

by Dr Randall J Dyck ...

This book gives technical people an idea of how to design functional financial systems within computer database systems. The material is based on the author's 20 years of applying it in industry, on his doctoral studies of computer science, and on his lecture notes for business and computer courses that have accumulated over the last decade. It covers basic financial concepts and then gives ideas ... Read more

$4.95 USD

This book gives technical people an idea of how to design functional financial systems within computer database systems. The material is based on the author's 20 years of applying it in industry, on his doctoral studies of computer science, and on his lecture notes for business and computer courses that have accumulated over the last decade. It covers basic financial concepts and then gives ideas
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Situated Dialog in Speech-Based Human-Computer Interaction

Edited by Alexander Rudnicky, Antoine Raux, Ian Lane, Teruhisa Misu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a survey of the state-of-the-art in the practical implementation of Spoken Dialog Systems for applications in everyday settings. It includes contributions on key topics in situated dialog interaction from a number of leading researchers and offers a broad spectrum of perspectives on research and development in the area.In particular, it presents applications in robotics, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book provides a survey of the state-of-the-art in the practical implementation of Spoken Dialog Systems for applications in everyday settings. It includes contributions on key topics in situated dialog interaction from a number of leading researchers and offers a broad spectrum of perspectives on research and development in the area.In particular, it presents applications in robotics,
... Read more
HCI in Games

4th International Conference, HCI-Games 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26–July 1, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Xiaowen Fang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on HCI in Games, HCI in Games 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The HCI in Games 2022 ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on HCI in Games, HCI in Games 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The HCI in Games 2022
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