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Big Data in Cognitive Science

Edited by Michael N. Jones ...

Series series Frontiers of Cognitive Psychology
While laboratory research is the backbone of collecting experimental data in cognitive science, a rapidly increasing amount of research is now capitalizing on large-scale and real-world digital data. Each piece of data is a trace of human behavior and offers us a potential clue to understanding basic cognitive principles. However, we have to be able to put the pieces together in a reasonable way, ... Read more

$80.99 USD

While laboratory research is the backbone of collecting experimental data in cognitive science, a rapidly increasing amount of research is now capitalizing on large-scale and real-world digital data. Each piece of data is a trace of human behavior and offers us a potential clue to understanding basic cognitive principles. However, we have to be able to put the pieces together in a reasonable way,
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Mastering Apache Cassandra - Second Edition

Build, manage, and configure high-performing, reliable NoSQL database for your application with Cassandra

by Nishant Neeraj ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe book is aimed at intermediate developers with an understanding of core database concepts who want to become a master at implementing Cassandra for their application.What you will learnWho this book is forThe book is aimed at intermediate developers with an understanding of core database concepts who want to become a master at implementing Cassandra for their ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe book is aimed at intermediate developers with an understanding of core database concepts who want to become a master at implementing Cassandra for their application.What you will learnWho this book is forThe book is aimed at intermediate developers with an understanding of core database concepts who want to become a master at implementing Cassandra for their
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Simplifying Data Engineering and Analytics with Delta

Create analytics-ready data that fuels artificial intelligence and business intelligence

by Anindita Mahapatra ...

Explore how Delta brings reliability, performance, and governance to your data lake and all the AI and BI use cases built on top of itKey FeaturesLearn Delta’s core concepts and features as well as what makes it a perfect match for data engineering and analysisSolve business challenges of different industry verticals using a scenario-based approachMake optimal choices by understanding the various ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore how Delta brings reliability, performance, and governance to your data lake and all the AI and BI use cases built on top of itKey FeaturesLearn Delta’s core concepts and features as well as what makes it a perfect match for data engineering and analysisSolve business challenges of different industry verticals using a scenario-based approachMake optimal choices by understanding the various
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Apache Hadoop 3 Quick Start Guide

Learn about big data processing and analytics

by Hrishikesh Vijay Karambelkar ...

A fast paced guide that will help you learn about Apache Hadoop 3 and its ecosystemKey FeaturesSet up, configure and get started with Hadoop to get useful insights from large data setsWork with the different components of Hadoop such as MapReduce, HDFS and YARNLearn about the new features introduced in Hadoop 3Book DescriptionApache Hadoop is a widely used distributed data platform. It enables ... Read more

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A fast paced guide that will help you learn about Apache Hadoop 3 and its ecosystemKey FeaturesSet up, configure and get started with Hadoop to get useful insights from large data setsWork with the different components of Hadoop such as MapReduce, HDFS and YARNLearn about the new features introduced in Hadoop 3Book DescriptionApache Hadoop is a widely used distributed data platform. It enables
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The Limits of AI:

The True Role Of Computers In Our Future

by William Meisel ...

The Limits of AI: The True Role Of Computers In Our Futureexamines the impact of the accelerating growth of computing power beyond historical patterns with an attendant drop in cost and what that means for society and the economy. One result of that growth was making the neural networks behind today's Artificial Intelligence economically viable. The book delves into the strengths and limitations ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The Limits of AI: The True Role Of Computers In Our Futureexamines the impact of the accelerating growth of computing power beyond historical patterns with an attendant drop in cost and what that means for society and the economy. One result of that growth was making the neural networks behind today's Artificial Intelligence economically viable. The book delves into the strengths and limitations
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iOS 9 Game development Essentials

Design, build, and publish an iOS game from scratch using the stunning features of iOS 9

by Chuck Gaffney ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionGame development has always been a combination of programming and art, and mobile game development is no exception to this rule. The iOS platform has been both a staple in the ever-growing mobile game market, as well as a launching point for many game developers (hobby and career-wise). The features and frameworks available in iOS 9 continue to cater to the synergy of ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionGame development has always been a combination of programming and art, and mobile game development is no exception to this rule. The iOS platform has been both a staple in the ever-growing mobile game market, as well as a launching point for many game developers (hobby and career-wise). The features and frameworks available in iOS 9 continue to cater to the synergy of
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Ultimate BigQuery for Data Engineering

by Dinak Lal ...

Every Great AI System Begins with a Great Data PlatformBigQuery is the backbone of modern cloud data engineering. Ultimate BigQuery for Data Engineering takes you from SQL fundamentals to building a complete production analytics platform on Google Cloud - with hands-on labs and real engineering patterns at every stage.You begin with BigQuery internals - columnar storage, Dremel execution, and slot ... Read more

$23.79 USD

Every Great AI System Begins with a Great Data PlatformBigQuery is the backbone of modern cloud data engineering. Ultimate BigQuery for Data Engineering takes you from SQL fundamentals to building a complete production analytics platform on Google Cloud - with hands-on labs and real engineering patterns at every stage.You begin with BigQuery internals - columnar storage, Dremel execution, and slot
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SQL Antipatterns

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Database Programming

by Bill Karwin ...

Bill Karwin has helped thousands of people write better SQL and build stronger relational databases. Now he's sharing his collection of antipatterns--the most common errors he's identified in those thousands of requests for help.Most developers aren't SQL experts, and most of the SQL that gets used is inefficient, hard to maintain, and sometimes just plain wrong. This book shows you all the common ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Bill Karwin has helped thousands of people write better SQL and build stronger relational databases. Now he's sharing his collection of antipatterns--the most common errors he's identified in those thousands of requests for help.Most developers aren't SQL experts, and most of the SQL that gets used is inefficient, hard to maintain, and sometimes just plain wrong. This book shows you all the common
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Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age

by Joseph Migga Kizza ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This textbook examines the ethical, social, and policy challenges arising from our rapidly and continuously evolving computing technology—ranging from the Internet, over to the cross-platforms consisting of ubiquitous portable and wearable devices to the eagerly anticipated metaverse—and how we can responsibly access and use these spaces. The text emphasizes the need for a strong ethical framework ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This textbook examines the ethical, social, and policy challenges arising from our rapidly and continuously evolving computing technology—ranging from the Internet, over to the cross-platforms consisting of ubiquitous portable and wearable devices to the eagerly anticipated metaverse—and how we can responsibly access and use these spaces. The text emphasizes the need for a strong ethical framework
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DeepSeek : Le Disrupteur - La disruption infinie - DeepSeek détruit l'industrie AI des USA

AI, #3

by Christophe Paroni ...

Series Book 3 - AI
DeepSeek : Le Disrupteur - La Disruption Infinie – L'IA Chinoise qui lamine OpenAIL'intelligence artificielle est en pleine révolution, et personne ne l'a vue venir : DeepSeek, le modèle chinois qui défie ChatGPT, Anthropic et Meta, a bouleversé la Silicon Valley en moins de 3 mois et avec un budget dérisoire de 5,5 millions de dollars. Face aux milliards investis par OpenAI et Google, DeepSeek ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

DeepSeek : Le Disrupteur - La Disruption Infinie – L'IA Chinoise qui lamine OpenAIL'intelligence artificielle est en pleine révolution, et personne ne l'a vue venir : DeepSeek, le modèle chinois qui défie ChatGPT, Anthropic et Meta, a bouleversé la Silicon Valley en moins de 3 mois et avec un budget dérisoire de 5,5 millions de dollars. Face aux milliards investis par OpenAI et Google, DeepSeek
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Robotics Goes MOOC

Interaction

Edited by Bruno Siciliano ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
With the massive and pervasive diffusion of robotics technology in our society, we are heading towards a new type of AI, which we call Physical AI at the intersection of Robotics with AI, that is the science of robots and intelligent machines performing a physical action to help humans in their jobs of daily lives. Physical assistance to disabled or elderly people; reduction of risks and fatigue ... Read more

$53.99 USD

With the massive and pervasive diffusion of robotics technology in our society, we are heading towards a new type of AI, which we call Physical AI at the intersection of Robotics with AI, that is the science of robots and intelligent machines performing a physical action to help humans in their jobs of daily lives. Physical assistance to disabled or elderly people; reduction of risks and fatigue
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Edited by Carolina Feliciana Machado, João Paulo Davim ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
This book explores the dynamic interplay between entrepreneurship and innovation, two pivotal forces driving economic and social development. By examining how entrepreneurial spirit fuels the creation of new businesses and how innovation enables these ventures to thrive in competitive markets, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of their combined impact on progress.It investigates key ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book explores the dynamic interplay between entrepreneurship and innovation, two pivotal forces driving economic and social development. By examining how entrepreneurial spirit fuels the creation of new businesses and how innovation enables these ventures to thrive in competitive markets, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of their combined impact on progress.It investigates key
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Filterbänke und Audiocodierung

Komprimierung von Audiosignalen mit Python

by Gerald Schuller ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Lehrbuch stellt die Grundlagen der Audiocodierung vor, die zur Komprimierung von Audio- und Musiksignalen verwendet wird. Dabei werden Python-Programme sowohl als Beispiele zur Veranschaulichung der Prinzipien als auch für Experimente für den Leser verwendet. Zusammen bilden diese Programme dann komplette Audiocodierer. Der Autor beginnt mit grundlegenden Kenntnissen der digitalen ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Dieses Lehrbuch stellt die Grundlagen der Audiocodierung vor, die zur Komprimierung von Audio- und Musiksignalen verwendet wird. Dabei werden Python-Programme sowohl als Beispiele zur Veranschaulichung der Prinzipien als auch für Experimente für den Leser verwendet. Zusammen bilden diese Programme dann komplette Audiocodierer. Der Autor beginnt mit grundlegenden Kenntnissen der digitalen
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Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications

13th Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2018, Beijing, China, April 8–10, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Yongtian Wang, Zhiguo Jiang, Yuxin Peng ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2018, held in Beijing, China in April, 2018.The 64 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They provide a forum for sharing progresses in the areas of image processing technology; image analysis and understanding; computer ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2018, held in Beijing, China in April, 2018.The 64 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They provide a forum for sharing progresses in the areas of image processing technology; image analysis and understanding; computer
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CPU Design and Practice

by Wenxiang Wang, Jinzhang Xing ...

Translated by Rongmin Lu, Miao Hao, Tianhao Xu ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
The book provides guidance and practical techniques for the CPU design and its implementation. By scheduling a complete CPU design procedure into a series practicing tasks, the book offers a step-by-step process support to the readers for the design of a CPU which can run Unix-like OS (e.g. Linux) kernel. It also covers various design practices and debug skills. The book is suitable for ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The book provides guidance and practical techniques for the CPU design and its implementation. By scheduling a complete CPU design procedure into a series practicing tasks, the book offers a step-by-step process support to the readers for the design of a CPU which can run Unix-like OS (e.g. Linux) kernel. It also covers various design practices and debug skills. The book is suitable for
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Modern CSS

Master the Key Concepts of CSS for Modern Web Development

by Joe Attardi ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Come on a tour of modern CSS. This example-driven book demonstrates the concepts by showing code examples, screenshots, and diagrams to help clearly communicate the information.You'll start with the very basics of CSS: box model, colors, selectors and combinators, and specificity. Then gradually move through more intermediate topics - styling text, positioning, Z-index and stacking contexts, ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Come on a tour of modern CSS. This example-driven book demonstrates the concepts by showing code examples, screenshots, and diagrams to help clearly communicate the information.You'll start with the very basics of CSS: box model, colors, selectors and combinators, and specificity. Then gradually move through more intermediate topics - styling text, positioning, Z-index and stacking contexts,
... Read more
AI Unleashed: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Human Evolution

GoodMan, #1

by Patrick Mukosha ...

Series Book 1 - GoodMan
In AI Unleashed: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Human Evolution, the transformative power of AI is explored as both a force of unparalleled innovation and a challenge to humanity's very essence. This thought-provoking book examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, redefining human potential, and altering the course of evolution itself.From ethical dilemmas and job ... Read more

$4.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In AI Unleashed: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Human Evolution, the transformative power of AI is explored as both a force of unparalleled innovation and a challenge to humanity's very essence. This thought-provoking book examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, redefining human potential, and altering the course of evolution itself.From ethical dilemmas and job
... Read more
Rendu 3D avec Blender et Cycles

Le rendu photoréaliste libre

by Henri Hebeisen ...

Series series Accès libre
Le rendu photoréaliste libreOn ne présente plus Blender, le logiciel libre de modélisation, d'animation et de rendu 3D, dont la popularité n'a cessé de croître au fil de ses versions. Mais c'est grâce à la performance de son moteur de rendu Cycles qu'il a pu réellement se hisser parmi les meilleures solutions du marché. Intégré par défaut au logiciel, ce moteur est en effet une petit révolution ... Read more

$20.96 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Le rendu photoréaliste libreOn ne présente plus Blender, le logiciel libre de modélisation, d'animation et de rendu 3D, dont la popularité n'a cessé de croître au fil de ses versions. Mais c'est grâce à la performance de son moteur de rendu Cycles qu'il a pu réellement se hisser parmi les meilleures solutions du marché. Intégré par défaut au logiciel, ce moteur est en effet une petit révolution
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Proceedings of the 14th Indian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

IndiaHCI'23

Edited by Anirudha Joshi, Gavin R. Sim ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The book includes peer-reviewed proceedings of the 14th edition of the Indian conference series on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Design and Research. The volume focuses on several aspects of interactive technology design within the larger context of innovation in emerging markets and diverse end-users. The focus areas include Design for User Experience and Usability, Design for Immersive ... Read more

$179.99 USD

The book includes peer-reviewed proceedings of the 14th edition of the Indian conference series on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Design and Research. The volume focuses on several aspects of interactive technology design within the larger context of innovation in emerging markets and diverse end-users. The focus areas include Design for User Experience and Usability, Design for Immersive
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Guide to Framing Design Practice for UX

by John Long ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
The scope of the book is UX. It presents a comprehensive guide for readers to better engage with the framing of UX design practice. The guide characterises UX as a movement, whose members are developing shared ideas to specify and to implement HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) as UX. The book is based on the analysis of the conduct and reporting of framing UX design practice, contributed by ... Read more

$40.49 USD

The scope of the book is UX. It presents a comprehensive guide for readers to better engage with the framing of UX design practice. The guide characterises UX as a movement, whose members are developing shared ideas to specify and to implement HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) as UX. The book is based on the analysis of the conduct and reporting of framing UX design practice, contributed by
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AgeTech for Staying Connected

by Arlene Astell, David Clayton ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book is a brief introductory guide to the role AgeTech plays in staying connected in later life. It offers insight into current AgeTech research on staying connected and illustrates entry points for deploying such technologies through a range of personas and scenarios capturing the common circumstances that lead older people to become disconnected, lonely, and isolated. The book provides ... Read more

$40.49 USD

This book is a brief introductory guide to the role AgeTech plays in staying connected in later life. It offers insight into current AgeTech research on staying connected and illustrates entry points for deploying such technologies through a range of personas and scenarios capturing the common circumstances that lead older people to become disconnected, lonely, and isolated. The book provides
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The Art of Interaction

What HCI Can Learn from Interactive Art

by Ernest Edmonds ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book continues to explore the question of how Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) can learn from art. It considers how the HCI research agenda can be advanced by looking at art research and how HCI practitioners can improve creativity support and the amplification of that important human capability within their work. This book answers these questions from the perspective that interactive art has ... Read more

$28.49 USD

This book continues to explore the question of how Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) can learn from art. It considers how the HCI research agenda can be advanced by looking at art research and how HCI practitioners can improve creativity support and the amplification of that important human capability within their work. This book answers these questions from the perspective that interactive art has
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Embodied Human–Computer Interaction in Vocal Music Performance

by Franziska Baumann ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This SpringerBrief provides a unique insight into the practice and research of the connections between voice, HCI and embodiment. Specifically, it explores how the voice can be embodied and mediated by means of gestural communication through sensor interfaces and aims to situate and contextualise various aspects that generate meaningful connections in such interactive interface performance. The ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This SpringerBrief provides a unique insight into the practice and research of the connections between voice, HCI and embodiment. Specifically, it explores how the voice can be embodied and mediated by means of gestural communication through sensor interfaces and aims to situate and contextualise various aspects that generate meaningful connections in such interactive interface performance. The
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Human-Centered Data Discovery

by Kathleen Gregory, Laura Koesten ...

Series series eBColl Synthesis Collection 11
This book synthesizes existing research on human-centered data discovery, as well as the recommendations which exist for supporting the design of sustainable, user-centered data search systems. While information-seeking in various settings has been well-researched within computer and information science, not much is known about human-centered data discovery, or how people discover, understand and ... Read more

$40.49 USD

This book synthesizes existing research on human-centered data discovery, as well as the recommendations which exist for supporting the design of sustainable, user-centered data search systems. While information-seeking in various settings has been well-researched within computer and information science, not much is known about human-centered data discovery, or how people discover, understand and
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