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Knowledge Engineering Tools and Techniques for AI Planning

Edited by Mauro Vallati, Diane Kitchin ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive review for Knowledge Engineering tools and techniques that can be used in Artificial Intelligence Planning and Scheduling. KE tools can be used to aid in the acquisition of knowledge and in the construction of domain models, which this book will illustrate.AI planning engines require a domain model which captures knowledge about how a particular domain works - e ... Read more

$197.45 CAD

This book presents a comprehensive review for Knowledge Engineering tools and techniques that can be used in Artificial Intelligence Planning and Scheduling. KE tools can be used to aid in the acquisition of knowledge and in the construction of domain models, which this book will illustrate.AI planning engines require a domain model which captures knowledge about how a particular domain works - e
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Android Studio Game Development

Concepts and Design

by Jerome DiMarzio ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This short book walks you through the process of creating mobile games using the new Android Studio IDE. Android Studio Game Development introduces you to the key tools in Android Studio and gives you the knowledge you need to develop games in Android Studio.This book takes you from installing Android Studio, through exploring the IDE to creating a new project and setting up GitHub as a VCS. You ... Read more

$43.46 CAD

This short book walks you through the process of creating mobile games using the new Android Studio IDE. Android Studio Game Development introduces you to the key tools in Android Studio and gives you the knowledge you need to develop games in Android Studio.This book takes you from installing Android Studio, through exploring the IDE to creating a new project and setting up GitHub as a VCS. You
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Dual Mode Logic

A New Paradigm for Digital IC Design

by Itamar Levi, Alexander Fish ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents Dual Mode Logic (DML), a new design paradigm for digital integrated circuits. DML logic gates can operate in two modes, each optimized for a different metric. Its on-the-fly switching between these operational modes at the gate, block and system levels provide maximal E-D optimization flexibility. Each highly detailed chapter has multiple illustrations showing how the DML ... Read more

$69.65 CAD

This book presents Dual Mode Logic (DML), a new design paradigm for digital integrated circuits. DML logic gates can operate in two modes, each optimized for a different metric. Its on-the-fly switching between these operational modes at the gate, block and system levels provide maximal E-D optimization flexibility. Each highly detailed chapter has multiple illustrations showing how the DML
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eLearning and Mobile Learning - Concept and Script

Handbook for Media Authors and Project Managers

by Daniela Modlinger ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This practical handbook provides a well-founded insight into the complex preparatory work for the realisation of eLearning projects. The book describes how project managers and media authors work as a team to create a script for eLearning that fulfils learning psychology criteria and current multimedia didactics. Tools for designing and writing scripts are presented and evaluated so that a needs ... Read more

$75.50 CAD

This practical handbook provides a well-founded insight into the complex preparatory work for the realisation of eLearning projects. The book describes how project managers and media authors work as a team to create a script for eLearning that fulfils learning psychology criteria and current multimedia didactics. Tools for designing and writing scripts are presented and evaluated so that a needs
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Designing Immersive Video Games Using 3DUI Technologies

Improving the Gamer's User Experience

by Arun K. Kulshreshth, Joseph J. LaViola Jr. ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
A 3D user interface (3DUI) is an interface in which the user performs tasks in three dimensions. For example, interactions using hand/body gestures, interaction using a motion controller (e.g. Sony PlayStation Move), interaction with virtual reality devices using tracked motion controllers, etc. All these technologies which let a user interact in three dimensions are called 3D user interface ... Read more

$116.09 CAD

A 3D user interface (3DUI) is an interface in which the user performs tasks in three dimensions. For example, interactions using hand/body gestures, interaction using a motion controller (e.g. Sony PlayStation Move), interaction with virtual reality devices using tracked motion controllers, etc. All these technologies which let a user interact in three dimensions are called 3D user interface
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Essential TypeScript

From Beginner to Pro

by Adam Freeman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Work with Typescript and get the most from this versatile open source language. Author Adam Freeman begins this book by describing Typescript and the benefits it offers, and goes on to show you how to use TypeScript in realistic scenarios, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.Starting from the nuts-and-bolts and building up to the most advanced and sophisticated features, you will ... Read more

$61.91 CAD

Work with Typescript and get the most from this versatile open source language. Author Adam Freeman begins this book by describing Typescript and the benefits it offers, and goes on to show you how to use TypeScript in realistic scenarios, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.Starting from the nuts-and-bolts and building up to the most advanced and sophisticated features, you will
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Crafting Wearables

Blending Technology with Fashion

by Sibel Deren Guler, Kate Sicchio, Madeline Gannon ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Enter the exciting intersection of technology and fashion known as wearable computing. Learn about the future of electronics in clothing and textiles, and be a part of creating that future! Crafting Wearables begins with the history of the field, then covers current practices and future trends. You will gain deeper insight into the strategy behind the design of wearable devices while learning ... Read more

$68.39 CAD

Enter the exciting intersection of technology and fashion known as wearable computing. Learn about the future of electronics in clothing and textiles, and be a part of creating that future! Crafting Wearables begins with the history of the field, then covers current practices and future trends. You will gain deeper insight into the strategy behind the design of wearable devices while learning
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Dynamic SQL

Applications, Performance, and Security

by Ed Pollack ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This book is an introduction and deep-dive into the many uses of dynamic SQL in Microsoft SQL Server. Dynamic SQL is key to large-scale searching based upon user-entered criteria. It’s also useful in generating value-lists, in dynamic pivoting of data for business intelligence reporting, and for customizing database objects and querying their structure.Executing dynamic SQL is at the heart of ... Read more

$43.46 CAD

This book is an introduction and deep-dive into the many uses of dynamic SQL in Microsoft SQL Server. Dynamic SQL is key to large-scale searching based upon user-entered criteria. It’s also useful in generating value-lists, in dynamic pivoting of data for business intelligence reporting, and for customizing database objects and querying their structure.Executing dynamic SQL is at the heart of
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Customizing Dynamics 365

Implementing and Releasing Business Solutions

by Sanjaya Yapa ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain an understanding of basic and advanced customizations in Dynamics 365 and learn how they can be effectively used to implement simple business requirements. This is a practical book for developers that explains the use of various Dynamics 365 features as well as use of advanced concepts such as Azure integration and custom development.Customizing Dynamics 365 starts by explaining the business ... Read more

$68.39 CAD

Gain an understanding of basic and advanced customizations in Dynamics 365 and learn how they can be effectively used to implement simple business requirements. This is a practical book for developers that explains the use of various Dynamics 365 features as well as use of advanced concepts such as Azure integration and custom development.Customizing Dynamics 365 starts by explaining the business
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Raspberry Pi :Raspberry Pi Guide On Python & Projects Programming In Easy Steps

by Jason Scotts ...

"Raspberry Pi Programming Guide" is a text that gives the reader a bit of insight into this form of technology. It is European based and is just making a debut in North America so many are curious about it and what exactly this technology can do. The aim that the author has with this text is to highlight the main functions of Raspberry Pi and how it can be beneficial to the consumer in the long ... Read more

$4.49 CAD

"Raspberry Pi Programming Guide" is a text that gives the reader a bit of insight into this form of technology. It is European based and is just making a debut in North America so many are curious about it and what exactly this technology can do. The aim that the author has with this text is to highlight the main functions of Raspberry Pi and how it can be beneficial to the consumer in the long
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Python Data Cleaning and Preparation Best Practices

A practical guide to organizing and handling data from various sources and formats using Python

by Maria Zervou ...

Take your data preparation skills to the next level by converting any type of data asset into a structured, formatted, and readily usable dataset Key FeaturesMaximize the value of your data through effective data cleaning methodsEnhance your data skills using strategies for handling structured and unstructured dataElevate the quality of your data products by testing and validating your data ... Read more

$33.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take your data preparation skills to the next level by converting any type of data asset into a structured, formatted, and readily usable dataset Key FeaturesMaximize the value of your data through effective data cleaning methodsEnhance your data skills using strategies for handling structured and unstructured dataElevate the quality of your data products by testing and validating your data
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JSON Quick Syntax Reference

by Wallace Jackson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This compact syntax reference covers syntax and parameters central to JSON object definitions. You’ll learn the syntax used in the JSON object definition language, logically organized by topical chapters, and getting more advanced as chapters progress, covering structures and file formats which are best for use with HTML5. Furthermore, the JSON Quick Syntax Reference includes the key factors ... Read more

$61.91 CAD

This compact syntax reference covers syntax and parameters central to JSON object definitions. You’ll learn the syntax used in the JSON object definition language, logically organized by topical chapters, and getting more advanced as chapters progress, covering structures and file formats which are best for use with HTML5. Furthermore, the JSON Quick Syntax Reference includes the key factors
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Machine Learning Contests: A Guidebook

by Wang He, Peng Liu, Qian Qian ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book systematically introduces the competitions in the field of algorithm and machine learning. The first author of the book has won 5 championships and 5 runner-ups in domestic and international algorithm competitions.Firstly, it takes common competition scenarios as a guide by giving the main processes of using machine learning to solve real-world problems, namely problem modelling, data ... Read more

$63.89 CAD

This book systematically introduces the competitions in the field of algorithm and machine learning. The first author of the book has won 5 championships and 5 runner-ups in domestic and international algorithm competitions.Firstly, it takes common competition scenarios as a guide by giving the main processes of using machine learning to solve real-world problems, namely problem modelling, data
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Migrating to Swift from Web Development

by Mark Punak, Anthony Nemec, Sean Liao ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Migrating to Swift From Web Development gives you the ability to create native iOS apps using the latest Swift programming language. Starting with preparing your latest Xcode 6 Integrated Development Environment and introducing just enough iOS application framework fundamentals, you'll understand how to create a simple but meaningful Hello Swift application for iOS 8 immediately.After the short ... Read more

$40.13 CAD

Migrating to Swift From Web Development gives you the ability to create native iOS apps using the latest Swift programming language. Starting with preparing your latest Xcode 6 Integrated Development Environment and introducing just enough iOS application framework fundamentals, you'll understand how to create a simple but meaningful Hello Swift application for iOS 8 immediately.After the short
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Neural Correlates of Quality Perception for Complex Speech Signals

by Jan-Niklas Antons ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book interconnects two essential disciplines to study the perception of speech: Neuroscience and Quality of Experience, which to date have rarely been used together for the purposes of research on speech quality perception. In five key experiments, the book demonstrates the application of standard clinical methods in neurophysiology on the one hand and of methods used in fields of research ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This book interconnects two essential disciplines to study the perception of speech: Neuroscience and Quality of Experience, which to date have rarely been used together for the purposes of research on speech quality perception. In five key experiments, the book demonstrates the application of standard clinical methods in neurophysiology on the one hand and of methods used in fields of research
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Multi-finger Haptic Interaction

Edited by Ignacio Galiana, Manuel Ferre ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Multi-finger Haptic Interaction presents a panorama of technologies and methods for multi-finger haptic interaction, together with an analysis of the benefits and implications of adding multiple-fingers to haptic applications.Research topics covered include:design and control of advanced haptic devices;multi-contact point simulation algorithms;interaction techniques and implications in human ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

Multi-finger Haptic Interaction presents a panorama of technologies and methods for multi-finger haptic interaction, together with an analysis of the benefits and implications of adding multiple-fingers to haptic applications.Research topics covered include:design and control of advanced haptic devices;multi-contact point simulation algorithms;interaction techniques and implications in human
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UX Decodificado

Fundamentos, práticas e cultura da experiência do usuário

by Rafael Burity, Rodrigo Lemes ...

Este livro foi elaborado a partir de muito estudo, pesquisa, investigação e debates, aliados à experiência de dois profissionais do mercado de Design. Recheado de dicas e provocações que trazem fundamentos, conceitos e discussões sobre UX Design, este livro foi escrito para designers ou profissionais experientes que desejam fazer a transição para o design digital e, a partir daí, começar uma ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este livro foi elaborado a partir de muito estudo, pesquisa, investigação e debates, aliados à experiência de dois profissionais do mercado de Design. Recheado de dicas e provocações que trazem fundamentos, conceitos e discussões sobre UX Design, este livro foi escrito para designers ou profissionais experientes que desejam fazer a transição para o design digital e, a partir daí, começar uma
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Learning YARN

Moving beyond MapReduce - learn resource management and big data processing using YARN

by Akhil Arora, Shrey Mehrotra ...

Moving beyond MapReduce - learn resource management and big data processing using YARNKey FeaturesBook DescriptionToday enterprises generate huge volumes of data. In order to provide effective services and to make smarter and more intelligent decisions from these huge volumes of data, enterprises use big-data analytics. In recent years, Hadoop has been used for massive data storage and efficient ... Read more

$37.43 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Moving beyond MapReduce - learn resource management and big data processing using YARNKey FeaturesBook DescriptionToday enterprises generate huge volumes of data. In order to provide effective services and to make smarter and more intelligent decisions from these huge volumes of data, enterprises use big-data analytics. In recent years, Hadoop has been used for massive data storage and efficient
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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

$42.47 CAD 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
... Read more
HCI International 2016 – Posters' Extended Abstracts

18th International Conference, HCI International 2016 Toronto, Canada, July 17–22, 2016 Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This is the second volume of the two-volume set (CCIS 617 and CCIS 618) that contains extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, held in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016.The total of 1287 papers and 186 posters presented at the HCII 2016 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 4354 submissions. These ... Read more

$58.04 CAD

This is the second volume of the two-volume set (CCIS 617 and CCIS 618) that contains extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, held in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016.The total of 1287 papers and 186 posters presented at the HCII 2016 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 4354 submissions. These
... Read more
Sketch-based Interfaces and Modeling

Edited by Faramarz Samavati, Joaquim Jorge ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The field of sketch-based interfaces and modeling (SBIM) is concerned with developing methods and techniques to enable users to interact with a computer through sketching - a simple, yet highly expressive medium. SBIM blends concepts from computer graphics, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Recent improvements in hardware, coupled with new machine learning ... Read more

$162.62 CAD

The field of sketch-based interfaces and modeling (SBIM) is concerned with developing methods and techniques to enable users to interact with a computer through sketching - a simple, yet highly expressive medium. SBIM blends concepts from computer graphics, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Recent improvements in hardware, coupled with new machine learning
... Read more
SAP Data Services 4.x Cookbook

Delve into the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently prepare, implement, and develop ETL processes

by Ivan Shomnikov ...

Delve into the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently prepare, implement, and develop ETL processesKey Features\[\*\]Install and configure the SAP Data Services environment\[\*\]Develop ETL techniques in the Data Services environment\[\*\]Implement real-life examples of Data Services uses through step-by-step instructions to perform specific ETL development tasksBook DescriptionWant to cost ... Read more

$50.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Delve into the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently prepare, implement, and develop ETL processesKey Features\[\*\]Install and configure the SAP Data Services environment\[\*\]Develop ETL techniques in the Data Services environment\[\*\]Implement real-life examples of Data Services uses through step-by-step instructions to perform specific ETL development tasksBook DescriptionWant to cost
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Successful User Experience: Strategies and Roadmaps

by Elizabeth Rosenzweig ...

Successful User Experience: Strategy and Roadmaps provides you with a hands-on guide for pulling all of the User Experience (UX) pieces together to create a strategy that includes tactics, tools, and methodologies. Leveraging material honed in user experience courses and over 25 years in the field, the author explains the value of strategic models to refine goals against available data and ... Read more

$40.31 CAD

Successful User Experience: Strategy and Roadmaps provides you with a hands-on guide for pulling all of the User Experience (UX) pieces together to create a strategy that includes tactics, tools, and methodologies. Leveraging material honed in user experience courses and over 25 years in the field, the author explains the value of strategic models to refine goals against available data and
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The Moderator's Survival Guide

Handling Common, Tricky, and Sticky Situations in User Research

by Donna Tedesco, Fiona Tranquada ...

The Moderator's Survival Guide is your indispensable resource for navigating the rocky shoals of your one-on-one user research sessions. Inside, you'll find guidance for nearly 100 diverse situations (ranging from business-as-usual to tricky and sticky) that might occur during usability studies, contextual inquiries, or user interviews. As a moderator, you are responsible for the well-being of the ... Read more

$40.31 CAD

The Moderator's Survival Guide is your indispensable resource for navigating the rocky shoals of your one-on-one user research sessions. Inside, you'll find guidance for nearly 100 diverse situations (ranging from business-as-usual to tricky and sticky) that might occur during usability studies, contextual inquiries, or user interviews. As a moderator, you are responsible for the well-being of the
... Read more

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