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The 'Edge' Journal

A Simple Notebook System for Ideas, Lessons, and Deals

by Priya Dhanvel ...

Every day you are flooded with signals: ideas in meetings, lessons from mistakes, half-seen opportunities, and quiet doubts. Most of them vanish. The Edge Journal is a practical guide to building a small, durable idea capture system so you never lose a good thought twice, and to turning those thoughts into better decisions.Centred on three simple pages - Today, Thinking, and Trades - this book ... Read more

$27.35 CAD

Every day you are flooded with signals: ideas in meetings, lessons from mistakes, half-seen opportunities, and quiet doubts. Most of them vanish. The Edge Journal is a practical guide to building a small, durable idea capture system so you never lose a good thought twice, and to turning those thoughts into better decisions.Centred on three simple pages - Today, Thinking, and Trades - this book
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Transforming Conversational AI

Exploring the Power of Large Language Models in Interactive Conversational Agents

by Michael McTear, Marina Ashurkina ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
Acquire the knowledge needed to work effectively in conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and understand the opportunities and threats it can potentially bring. This book will help you navigate from the traditional world of dialogue systems that revolve around hard coded scripts, to the world of large language models, prompt engineering, conversational AI platforms, multi-modality, and ... Read more

$51.02 CAD

Acquire the knowledge needed to work effectively in conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and understand the opportunities and threats it can potentially bring. This book will help you navigate from the traditional world of dialogue systems that revolve around hard coded scripts, to the world of large language models, prompt engineering, conversational AI platforms, multi-modality, and
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Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2025), Volume 2

Edited by José Bravo, Jesús Fontecha, Joaquín Ballesteros ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and innovations in the fields of Ambient Intelligence and Ubiquitous Computing. The contributions reflect cutting-edge advances across a wide range of domains, including Ambient, Active, and Assisted Living (A3L) for health and wellbeing; the Internet of Everything (IoE) and sensor ecosystems; and Artificial Intelligence for ... Read more

$232.28 CAD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and innovations in the fields of Ambient Intelligence and Ubiquitous Computing. The contributions reflect cutting-edge advances across a wide range of domains, including Ambient, Active, and Assisted Living (A3L) for health and wellbeing; the Internet of Everything (IoE) and sensor ecosystems; and Artificial Intelligence for
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Introduction to Computer Science Unlocking the World of Technology

by Benjamin Fredeman Britz ...

"Introduction to Computer Science: Unlocking the World of Technology" is a comprehensive guide that introduces the exciting field of computer science to school students. This book covers a wide range of topics, starting with the basics of computer science and its history, and then delving into the fundamentals of computing, programming languages, software development, data structures and ... Read more

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"Introduction to Computer Science: Unlocking the World of Technology" is a comprehensive guide that introduces the exciting field of computer science to school students. This book covers a wide range of topics, starting with the basics of computer science and its history, and then delving into the fundamentals of computing, programming languages, software development, data structures and
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Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Power BI, Data Storytelling, AI Tools, and Microsoft Fabric

by Devin Knight, Erin Ostrowsky, Mitchell Pearson, Bradley Schacht ...

Bring your data to life with the ultimate guide to Power BI, now featuring Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, and full-color visuals to make learning data modeling, storytelling, and dashboards easier and faster than everKey FeaturesGain data literacy and confidence using Power BI through beginner-friendly examplesLearn how to shape, clean, and model data using Power BI Desktop and Power Query -no prior ... Read more

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Bring your data to life with the ultimate guide to Power BI, now featuring Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, and full-color visuals to make learning data modeling, storytelling, and dashboards easier and faster than everKey FeaturesGain data literacy and confidence using Power BI through beginner-friendly examplesLearn how to shape, clean, and model data using Power BI Desktop and Power Query -no prior
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Mindmasters

The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior

by Sandra Matz ...

A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology—from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting.There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology.As algorithms become increasingly adept at accessing the human ... Read more

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A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology—from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting.There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology.As algorithms become increasingly adept at accessing the human
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Reproducible Data Science with Pachyderm

Learn how to build version-controlled, end-to-end data pipelines using Pachyderm 2.0

by Svetlana Karslioglu ...

Create scalable and reliable data pipelines easily with PachydermKey FeaturesLearn how to build an enterprise-level reproducible data science platform with PachydermDeploy Pachyderm on cloud platforms such as AWS EKS, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Microsoft Azure Kubernetes ServiceIntegrate Pachyderm with other data science tools, such as Pachyderm NotebooksBook DescriptionPachyderm is an open ... Read more

$37.43 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create scalable and reliable data pipelines easily with PachydermKey FeaturesLearn how to build an enterprise-level reproducible data science platform with PachydermDeploy Pachyderm on cloud platforms such as AWS EKS, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Microsoft Azure Kubernetes ServiceIntegrate Pachyderm with other data science tools, such as Pachyderm NotebooksBook DescriptionPachyderm is an open
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Data Engineering with Google Cloud Platform

A practical guide to operationalizing scalable data analytics systems on GCP

by Adi Wijaya ...

Build and deploy your own data pipelines on GCP, make key architectural decisions, and gain the confidence to boost your career as a data engineerKey FeaturesUnderstand data engineering concepts, the role of a data engineer, and the benefits of using GCP for building your solutionLearn how to use the various GCP products to ingest, consume, and transform data and orchestrate pipelinesDiscover tips ... Read more

$53.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build and deploy your own data pipelines on GCP, make key architectural decisions, and gain the confidence to boost your career as a data engineerKey FeaturesUnderstand data engineering concepts, the role of a data engineer, and the benefits of using GCP for building your solutionLearn how to use the various GCP products to ingest, consume, and transform data and orchestrate pipelinesDiscover tips
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Hands-On Machine Learning with ML.NET

Getting started with Microsoft ML.NET to implement popular machine learning algorithms in C#

by Jarred Capellman ...

Create, train, and evaluate various machine learning models such as regression, classification, and clustering using ML.NET, Entity Framework, and ASP.NET CoreKey FeaturesGet well-versed with the ML.NET framework and its components and APIs using practical examplesLearn how to build, train, and evaluate popular machine learning algorithms with ML.NET offeringsExtend your existing machine learning ... Read more

$37.43 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create, train, and evaluate various machine learning models such as regression, classification, and clustering using ML.NET, Entity Framework, and ASP.NET CoreKey FeaturesGet well-versed with the ML.NET framework and its components and APIs using practical examplesLearn how to build, train, and evaluate popular machine learning algorithms with ML.NET offeringsExtend your existing machine learning
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The Data Visualization Workshop

A self-paced, practical approach to transforming your complex data into compelling, captivating graphics

by Tim Großmann, Mario Döbler, Rohan Chikorde, Joshua Görner, Anshu Kumar, Piotr Malak, Ankit Verma ...

Explore a modern approach to visualizing data with Python and transform large real-world datasets into expressive visual graphics using this beginner-friendly workshopKey FeaturesDiscover the essential tools and methods of data visualizationLearn to use standard Python plotting libraries such as Matplotlib and SeabornGain insights into the visualization techniques of big companiesBook ... Read more

$37.43 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore a modern approach to visualizing data with Python and transform large real-world datasets into expressive visual graphics using this beginner-friendly workshopKey FeaturesDiscover the essential tools and methods of data visualizationLearn to use standard Python plotting libraries such as Matplotlib and SeabornGain insights into the visualization techniques of big companiesBook
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Mastering Elastic Stack

Dive into data analysis with a pursuit of mastering ELK Stack on real-world scenarios.

by Yuvraj Gupta, Ravi Kumar Gupta ...

Get the most out of the Elastic Stack for various complex analytics using this comprehensive and practical guideKey Features\[\*\] Your one-stop solution to perform advanced analytics with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana\[\*\] Learn how to make better sense of your data by searching, analyzing, and logging data in a systematic way\[\*\] This highly practical guide takes you through an advanced ... Read more

$46.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get the most out of the Elastic Stack for various complex analytics using this comprehensive and practical guideKey Features\[\*\] Your one-stop solution to perform advanced analytics with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana\[\*\] Learn how to make better sense of your data by searching, analyzing, and logging data in a systematic way\[\*\] This highly practical guide takes you through an advanced
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Big Data Visualization

Bring scalability and dynamics to your Big Data visualization

by James D. Miller, Dalong Chen ...

Learn effective tools and techniques to separate big data into manageable and logical components for efficient data visualizationKey FeaturesThis unique guide teaches you how to visualize your cluttered, huge amounts of big data with easeIt is rich with ample options and solid use cases for big data visualization, and is a must-have book for your shelfImprove your decision-making by visualizing ... Read more

$37.43 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn effective tools and techniques to separate big data into manageable and logical components for efficient data visualizationKey FeaturesThis unique guide teaches you how to visualize your cluttered, huge amounts of big data with easeIt is rich with ample options and solid use cases for big data visualization, and is a must-have book for your shelfImprove your decision-making by visualizing
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Machine Learning with R Quick Start Guide

A beginner's guide to implementing machine learning techniques from scratch using R 3.5

by Iván Pastor Sanz ...

Learn how to use R to apply powerful machine learning methods and gain insight into real-world applications using clustering, logistic regressions, random forests, support vector machine, and more.Key FeaturesUse R 3.5 to implement real-world examples in machine learningImplement key machine learning algorithms to understand the working mechanism of smart modelsCreate end-to-end machine learning ... Read more

$25.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to use R to apply powerful machine learning methods and gain insight into real-world applications using clustering, logistic regressions, random forests, support vector machine, and more.Key FeaturesUse R 3.5 to implement real-world examples in machine learningImplement key machine learning algorithms to understand the working mechanism of smart modelsCreate end-to-end machine learning
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Apache Spark Quick Start Guide

Quickly learn the art of writing efficient big data applications with Apache Spark

by Shrey Mehrotra, Akash Grade ...

A practical guide for solving complex data processing challenges by applying the best optimizations techniques in Apache Spark.Key FeaturesLearn about the core concepts and the latest developments in Apache SparkMaster writing efficient big data applications with Spark’s built-in modules for SQL, Streaming, Machine Learning and Graph analysisGet introduced to a variety of optimizations based on ... Read more

$25.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A practical guide for solving complex data processing challenges by applying the best optimizations techniques in Apache Spark.Key FeaturesLearn about the core concepts and the latest developments in Apache SparkMaster writing efficient big data applications with Spark’s built-in modules for SQL, Streaming, Machine Learning and Graph analysisGet introduced to a variety of optimizations based on
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scikit-learn Cookbook , Second Edition

Over 80 recipes for machine learning in Python with scikit-learn

by Julian Avila, Trent Hauck ...

Learn to use scikit-learn operations and functions for Machine Learning and deep learning applications.Key FeaturesHandle a variety of machine learning tasks effortlessly by leveraging the power of scikit-learnPerform supervised and unsupervised learning with ease, and evaluate the performance of your modelPractical, easy to understand recipes aimed at helping you choose the right machine learning ... Read more

$33.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to use scikit-learn operations and functions for Machine Learning and deep learning applications.Key FeaturesHandle a variety of machine learning tasks effortlessly by leveraging the power of scikit-learnPerform supervised and unsupervised learning with ease, and evaluate the performance of your modelPractical, easy to understand recipes aimed at helping you choose the right machine learning
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R Data Visualization Recipes

A cookbook with 65+ data visualization recipes for smarter decision-making

by Vitor Bianchi Lanzetta ...

Translate your data into info-graphics using popular packages in RKey Features\[\*\]Use R's popular packages—such as ggplot2, ggvis, ggforce, and more—to create custom, interactive visualization solutions.\[\*\]Create, design, and build interactive dashboards using Shiny\[\*\]A highly practical guide to help you get to grips with the basics of data visualization techniques, and how you can ... Read more

$25.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Translate your data into info-graphics using popular packages in RKey Features\[\*\]Use R's popular packages—such as ggplot2, ggvis, ggforce, and more—to create custom, interactive visualization solutions.\[\*\]Create, design, and build interactive dashboards using Shiny\[\*\]A highly practical guide to help you get to grips with the basics of data visualization techniques, and how you can
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Hands-On Dashboard Development with Shiny

A practical guide to building effective web applications and dashboards

by Chris Beeley ...

Progressively explore UI development with Shiny via practical examplesKey FeaturesWrite a Shiny interface in pure HTMLExplore powerful layout functions to make attractive dashboards and other intuitive interfacesGet to grips with Bootstrap and leverage it in your Shiny applicationsBook DescriptionAlthough vanilla Shiny applications look attractive with some layout flexibility, you may still want ... Read more

$20.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Progressively explore UI development with Shiny via practical examplesKey FeaturesWrite a Shiny interface in pure HTMLExplore powerful layout functions to make attractive dashboards and other intuitive interfacesGet to grips with Bootstrap and leverage it in your Shiny applicationsBook DescriptionAlthough vanilla Shiny applications look attractive with some layout flexibility, you may still want
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Data Science with SQL Server Quick Start Guide

Integrate SQL Server with data science

by Dejan Sarka ...

Get unique insights from your data by combining the power of SQL Server, R and PythonKey FeaturesUse the features of SQL Server 2017 to implement the data science project life cycleLeverage the power of R and Python to design and develop efficient data modelsfind unique insights from your data with powerful techniques for data preprocessing and analysisBook DescriptionSQL Server only started to ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get unique insights from your data by combining the power of SQL Server, R and PythonKey FeaturesUse the features of SQL Server 2017 to implement the data science project life cycleLeverage the power of R and Python to design and develop efficient data modelsfind unique insights from your data with powerful techniques for data preprocessing and analysisBook DescriptionSQL Server only started to
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Apache Spark Deep Learning Cookbook

Over 80 best practice recipes for the distributed training and deployment of neural networks using Keras and TensorFlow

by Ahmed Sherif, Amrith Ravindra, Michal Malohlava, Adnan Masood ...

Run efficient deep learning models on Apache Spark using TensorFlow and KerasKey FeaturesTrain distributed complex neural networks on Apache SparkUse TensorFlow and Keras to train and deploy deep learning modelsExplore practical tips to enhance performanceBook DescriptionOrganizations these days need to integrate popular big data tools such as Apache Spark with highly efficient deep learning ... Read more

$42.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Run efficient deep learning models on Apache Spark using TensorFlow and KerasKey FeaturesTrain distributed complex neural networks on Apache SparkUse TensorFlow and Keras to train and deploy deep learning modelsExplore practical tips to enhance performanceBook DescriptionOrganizations these days need to integrate popular big data tools such as Apache Spark with highly efficient deep learning
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SQL Server 2017 Machine Learning Services with R

Data exploration, modeling, and advanced analytics

by Julie Koesmarno, Toma≈æ Ka≈°trun Kaštrun ...

Develop and run efficient R scripts and predictive models for SQL Server 2017Key FeaturesLearn how you can combine the power of R and SQL Server 2017 to build efficient, cost-effective data science solutionsLeverage the capabilities of R Services to perform advanced analytics—from data exploration to predictive modelingA quick primer with practical examples to help you get up- and- running with ... Read more

$33.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop and run efficient R scripts and predictive models for SQL Server 2017Key FeaturesLearn how you can combine the power of R and SQL Server 2017 to build efficient, cost-effective data science solutionsLeverage the capabilities of R Services to perform advanced analytics—from data exploration to predictive modelingA quick primer with practical examples to help you get up- and- running with
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Implementing Splunk 7, Third Edition

Effective operational intelligence to transform machine-generated data into valuable business insight

by James D. Miller ...

A comprehensive guide to making machine data accessible across the organization using advanced dashboards Key FeaturesEnrich machine-generated data and transform it into useful, meaningful insightsPerform search operations and configurations, build dashboards, and manage logsExtend Splunk services with scripts and advanced configurations to process optimal resultsBook DescriptionSplunk is the ... Read more

$42.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive guide to making machine data accessible across the organization using advanced dashboards Key FeaturesEnrich machine-generated data and transform it into useful, meaningful insightsPerform search operations and configurations, build dashboards, and manage logsExtend Splunk services with scripts and advanced configurations to process optimal resultsBook DescriptionSplunk is the
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Data Analysis with R, Second Edition

A comprehensive guide to manipulating, analyzing, and visualizing data in R

by Tony Fischetti ...

Learn, by example, the fundamentals of data analysis as well as several intermediate to advanced methods and techniques ranging from classification and regression to Bayesian methods and MCMC, which can be put to immediate use. Key Features\*\]Analyze your data using R – the most powerful statistical programming language\[\*\]Learn how to implement applied statistics using practical use-cases\[\*\ ... Read more

$33.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn, by example, the fundamentals of data analysis as well as several intermediate to advanced methods and techniques ranging from classification and regression to Bayesian methods and MCMC, which can be put to immediate use. Key Features\*\]Analyze your data using R – the most powerful statistical programming language\[\*\]Learn how to implement applied statistics using practical use-cases\[\*\
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Learning Pentaho Data Integration 8 CE

An end-to-end guide to exploring, transforming, and integrating your data across multiple sources

by Dan Keeley, Diethard Steiner, María Carina Roldán, Miguel Gaspar, Pablo Castagnaro, Paula Clemente, Paulo Alexandre de Oliveira Rodrigues Pires ...

Get up and running with the Pentaho Data Integration tool using this hands-on, easy-to-read guideKey Features\[\*\]Manipulate your data by exploring, transforming, validating, and integrating it using Pentaho Data Integration 8 CE\[\*\]A comprehensive guide exploring the features of Pentaho Data Integration 8 CE\[\*\]Connect to any database engine, explore the databases, and perform all kind of ... Read more

$42.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get up and running with the Pentaho Data Integration tool using this hands-on, easy-to-read guideKey Features\[\*\]Manipulate your data by exploring, transforming, validating, and integrating it using Pentaho Data Integration 8 CE\[\*\]A comprehensive guide exploring the features of Pentaho Data Integration 8 CE\[\*\]Connect to any database engine, explore the databases, and perform all kind of
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R Data Analysis Cookbook, Second Edition

Customizable R Recipes for data mining, data visualization and time series analysis

by Kuntal Ganguly, Davor Lozić, Mzabalazo Z. Ngwenya, Andrew Bauman, Shanthi Viswanathan, Viswa Viswanathan ...

Over 80 recipes to help you breeze through your data analysis projects using RKey Features\[\*\]Analyse your data using the popular R packages like ggplot2 with ready-to-use and customizable recipes\[\*\]Find meaningful insights from your data and generate dynamic reports\[\*\]A practical guide to help you put your data analysis skills in R to practical useBook DescriptionData analytics with R has ... Read more

$42.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over 80 recipes to help you breeze through your data analysis projects using RKey Features\[\*\]Analyse your data using the popular R packages like ggplot2 with ready-to-use and customizable recipes\[\*\]Find meaningful insights from your data and generate dynamic reports\[\*\]A practical guide to help you put your data analysis skills in R to practical useBook DescriptionData analytics with R has
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