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Pervasive Computing: A Networking Perspective and Future Directions

Edited by Deepshikha Bhargava, Sonali Vyas ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book offers an accessible guide to ubiquitous computing, with an emphasis on pervasive networking. It addresses various technical obstacles, such as connectivity, levels of service, performance, reliability and fairness. The focus is on describing currently available off-the-shelf technologies, novel algorithms and techniques in areas such as: underwater sensor networks, ant colony based ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This book offers an accessible guide to ubiquitous computing, with an emphasis on pervasive networking. It addresses various technical obstacles, such as connectivity, levels of service, performance, reliability and fairness. The focus is on describing currently available off-the-shelf technologies, novel algorithms and techniques in areas such as: underwater sensor networks, ant colony based
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Principles of Package Design

Creating Reusable Software Components

by Matthias Noback ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Apply design principles to your classes, preparing them for reuse. You will use package design principles to create packages that are just right in terms of cohesion and coupling, and are user- and maintainer-friendly at the same time.The first part of this book walks you through the five SOLID principles that will help you improve the design of your classes. The second part introduces you to the ... Read more

$86.84 CAD

Apply design principles to your classes, preparing them for reuse. You will use package design principles to create packages that are just right in terms of cohesion and coupling, and are user- and maintainer-friendly at the same time.The first part of this book walks you through the five SOLID principles that will help you improve the design of your classes. The second part introduces you to the
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Practical MATLAB Deep Learning

A Project-Based Approach

by Michael Paluszek, Stephanie Thomas ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Harness the power of MATLAB for deep-learning challenges. This book provides an introduction to deep learning and using MATLAB's deep-learning toolboxes. You’ll see how these toolboxes provide the complete set of functions needed to implement all aspects of deep learning.Along the way, you'll learn to model complex systems, including the stock market, natural language, and angles-only orbit ... Read more

$40.13 CAD

Harness the power of MATLAB for deep-learning challenges. This book provides an introduction to deep learning and using MATLAB's deep-learning toolboxes. You’ll see how these toolboxes provide the complete set of functions needed to implement all aspects of deep learning.Along the way, you'll learn to model complex systems, including the stock market, natural language, and angles-only orbit
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Practical MATLAB Modeling with Simulink

Programming and Simulating Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations

by Sulaymon L. Eshkabilov ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Employ the essential and hands-on tools and functions of MATLAB's ordinary differential equation (ODE) and partial differential equation (PDE) packages, which are explained and demonstrated via interactive examples and case studies. This book contains dozens of simulations and solved problems via m-files/scripts and Simulink models which help you to learn programming and modeling of more difficult ... Read more

$72.71 CAD

Employ the essential and hands-on tools and functions of MATLAB's ordinary differential equation (ODE) and partial differential equation (PDE) packages, which are explained and demonstrated via interactive examples and case studies. This book contains dozens of simulations and solved problems via m-files/scripts and Simulink models which help you to learn programming and modeling of more difficult
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Practical R 4

Applying R to Data Manipulation, Processing and Integration

by Jon Westfall ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Get started with an accelerated introduction to the R ecosystem, programming language, and tools including R script and RStudio. Utilizing many examples and projects, this book teaches you how to get data into R and how to work with that data using R. Once grounded in the fundamentals, the rest of Practical R 4 dives into specific projects and examples starting with running and analyzing a survey ... Read more

$68.39 CAD

Get started with an accelerated introduction to the R ecosystem, programming language, and tools including R script and RStudio. Utilizing many examples and projects, this book teaches you how to get data into R and how to work with that data using R. Once grounded in the fundamentals, the rest of Practical R 4 dives into specific projects and examples starting with running and analyzing a survey
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Perspectives on Human-Computer Interaction Research with Older People

Edited by Sergio Sayago ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book promotes a critical reflection about the research conducted so far in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with older people, whose predominant perspective focuses on decline, health, and help. It introduces a new (or different) perspective, which is grounded in interdisciplinary research on older people and digital technologies.Key elements are to (i) address topics that include, but also ... Read more

$139.40 CAD

This book promotes a critical reflection about the research conducted so far in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with older people, whose predominant perspective focuses on decline, health, and help. It introduces a new (or different) perspective, which is grounded in interdisciplinary research on older people and digital technologies.Key elements are to (i) address topics that include, but also
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Wearable Interaction

by Vivian Genaro Motti ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book offers the reader a comprehensive view of the design space of wearable computers, cutting across multiple application domains and interaction modalities. Besides providing several examples of wearable technologies, Wearable Interaction illustrates how to create and to assess interactive wearables considering human factors in design decisions related to input entry and output responses. ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This book offers the reader a comprehensive view of the design space of wearable computers, cutting across multiple application domains and interaction modalities. Besides providing several examples of wearable technologies, Wearable Interaction illustrates how to create and to assess interactive wearables considering human factors in design decisions related to input entry and output responses.
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People, Personal Data and the Built Environment

Edited by Holger Schnädelbach, David Kirk ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Personal data is increasingly important in our lives. We use personal data to quantify our behaviour, through health apps or for 'personal branding' and we are also increasingly forced to part with our data to access services. With the proliferation of embedded sensors, the built environment is playing a key role in this developing use of data, even though this remains relatively hidden. Buildings ... Read more

$127.70 CAD

Personal data is increasingly important in our lives. We use personal data to quantify our behaviour, through health apps or for 'personal branding' and we are also increasingly forced to part with our data to access services. With the proliferation of embedded sensors, the built environment is playing a key role in this developing use of data, even though this remains relatively hidden. Buildings
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Lenguajes de definición y modificación de datos SQL. IFCT0310

by Jesús Francisco Camuña Rodríguez ...

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "IFCT0310 - ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BASES DE DATOS". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "IFCT0310 - ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BASES DE DATOS". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del
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PHP Arrays

Single, Multi-dimensional, Associative and Object Arrays in PHP 7

by Steve Prettyman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain an in-depth understanding of PHP 7 arrays. After a quick overview of PHP 7, each chapter concentrates on single, multi-dimensional, associative, and object arrays. PHP Arrays is a first of its kind book using PHP 7 that demonstrates inserting, appending, updating, and deleting array data.This book also covers validation methods to insure that the data provided by a user is good before the ... Read more

$29.33 CAD

Gain an in-depth understanding of PHP 7 arrays. After a quick overview of PHP 7, each chapter concentrates on single, multi-dimensional, associative, and object arrays. PHP Arrays is a first of its kind book using PHP 7 that demonstrates inserting, appending, updating, and deleting array data.This book also covers validation methods to insure that the data provided by a user is good before the
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Raspberry Pi Supercomputing and Scientific Programming

MPI4PY, NumPy, and SciPy for Enthusiasts

by Ashwin Pajankar ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Build an inexpensive cluster of multiple Raspberry Pi computers and install all the required libraries to write parallel and scientific programs in Python 3. This book covers setting up your Raspberry Pis, installing the necessary software, and making a cluster of multiple Pis.Once the cluster is built, its power has to be exploited by means of programs to run on it. So, Raspberry Pi ... Read more

$68.39 CAD

Build an inexpensive cluster of multiple Raspberry Pi computers and install all the required libraries to write parallel and scientific programs in Python 3. This book covers setting up your Raspberry Pis, installing the necessary software, and making a cluster of multiple Pis.Once the cluster is built, its power has to be exploited by means of programs to run on it. So, Raspberry Pi
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AI-Powered Safety Systems: Predict Hazards Before They Happen on Your Construction Site

by Leo Veyloric ...

What if your construction site could warn you before something went wrong instead of after the incident report is filed?Construction safety has spent decades living in reaction mode: accidents happen, paperwork follows, and everyone promises to "do better next time." This book is about finally breaking that cycle.AI-Powered Safety Systems is a practical, plain-spoken (and occasionally sarcastic) ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if your construction site could warn you before something went wrong instead of after the incident report is filed?Construction safety has spent decades living in reaction mode: accidents happen, paperwork follows, and everyone promises to "do better next time." This book is about finally breaking that cycle.AI-Powered Safety Systems is a practical, plain-spoken (and occasionally sarcastic)
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Reinforcement Learning Explained - A Step-by-Step Guide to Reward-Driven AI

by Luka Nikolic, Lazar Djordjevic ...

If you want to learn Reinforcement Learning, then this is the book for you!#1 BOOK ABOUT MACHINE LEARNINGDo you struggle to learn and understand how AI learns? Have you watched a dozen YouTube videos, but still don't feel confident about Reinforcement Learning?WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!With this GUIDED, CLEAR and EASY readable book you will l... ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn Reinforcement Learning, then this is the book for you!#1 BOOK ABOUT MACHINE LEARNINGDo you struggle to learn and understand how AI learns? Have you watched a dozen YouTube videos, but still don't feel confident about Reinforcement Learning?WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!With this GUIDED, CLEAR and EASY readable book you will l...
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Data Ingestion with Python Cookbook

A practical guide to ingesting, monitoring, and identifying errors in the data ingestion process

by Gláucia Esppenchutz ...

Deploy your data ingestion pipeline, orchestrate, and monitor efficiently to prevent loss of data and qualityKey FeaturesHarness best practices to create a Python and PySpark data ingestion pipelineSeamlessly automate and orchestrate your data pipelines using Apache AirflowBuild a monitoring framework by integrating the concept of data observability into your pipelinesBook DescriptionData ... Read more

$30.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Deploy your data ingestion pipeline, orchestrate, and monitor efficiently to prevent loss of data and qualityKey FeaturesHarness best practices to create a Python and PySpark data ingestion pipelineSeamlessly automate and orchestrate your data pipelines using Apache AirflowBuild a monitoring framework by integrating the concept of data observability into your pipelinesBook DescriptionData
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Android UI Development with Jetpack Compose

Bring declarative and native UI to life quickly and easily on Android using Jetpack Compose and Kotlin

by Thomas Künneth ...

Get started with creating intuitive native user interfaces on Android platforms using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose with the help of this illustrated guideKey FeaturesDistinguish between the imperative (Android View) and declarative (Jetpack Compose) approachExplore the Compose app structure, UI elements, and core concepts like state and composition over inheritanceEnhance apps with animations, ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get started with creating intuitive native user interfaces on Android platforms using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose with the help of this illustrated guideKey FeaturesDistinguish between the imperative (Android View) and declarative (Jetpack Compose) approachExplore the Compose app structure, UI elements, and core concepts like state and composition over inheritanceEnhance apps with animations,
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Vector Search for Practitioners with Elastic

A toolkit for building NLP solutions for search, observability, and security using vector search

by Bahaaldine Azarmi, Jeff Vestal ...

"This book delves into the practical applications of vector search in Elastic and embodies a broader philosophy. It underscores the importance of search in the age of Generative Al and Large Language Models. This narrative goes beyond the 'how' to address the 'why' - highlighting our belief in the transformative power of search and our dedication to pushing boundaries to meet and exceed customer ... Read more

$27.35 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"This book delves into the practical applications of vector search in Elastic and embodies a broader philosophy. It underscores the importance of search in the age of Generative Al and Large Language Models. This narrative goes beyond the 'how' to address the 'why' - highlighting our belief in the transformative power of search and our dedication to pushing boundaries to meet and exceed customer
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The MVVM Pattern in .NET MAUI

The definitive guide to essential patterns, best practices, and techniques for cross-platform app development

by Pieter Nijs ...

Gain an in-depth understanding of MVVM and .NET MAUI and learn how to effectively apply the MVVM design pattern with the help of this practical guideKey FeaturesGet to grips with the principles and benefits of the Model-View-ViewModel design patternGain insights into .NET MAUI's MVVM-enabling components and effectively apply them with hands-on examplesLearn data binding, navigation, and testable ... Read more

$35.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain an in-depth understanding of MVVM and .NET MAUI and learn how to effectively apply the MVVM design pattern with the help of this practical guideKey FeaturesGet to grips with the principles and benefits of the Model-View-ViewModel design patternGain insights into .NET MAUI's MVVM-enabling components and effectively apply them with hands-on examplesLearn data binding, navigation, and testable
... Read more
MLOps with Red Hat OpenShift

A cloud-native approach to machine learning operations

by Ross Brigoli, Faisal Masood ...

Build and manage MLOps pipelines with this practical guide to using Red Hat OpenShift Data Science, unleashing the power of machine learning workflowsKey FeaturesGrasp MLOps and machine learning project lifecycle through concept introductionsGet hands on with provisioning and configuring Red Hat OpenShift Data ScienceExplore model training, deployment, and MLOps pipeline building with step-by-step ... Read more

$34.55 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build and manage MLOps pipelines with this practical guide to using Red Hat OpenShift Data Science, unleashing the power of machine learning workflowsKey FeaturesGrasp MLOps and machine learning project lifecycle through concept introductionsGet hands on with provisioning and configuring Red Hat OpenShift Data ScienceExplore model training, deployment, and MLOps pipeline building with step-by-step
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Into the Wild: Beyond the Design Research Lab

Edited by Alan Chamberlain, Andy Crabtree ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This edited collection opens up new intellectual territories and articulates the ways in which academics are theorising and practicing new forms of research in ‘wild’ contexts. Many researchers are choosing to leave the familiarity of their laboratory-based settings in order to pursue in-situ studies ‘in the wild’ that can help them to better understand the implications of their work in real-world ... Read more

$174.23 CAD

This edited collection opens up new intellectual territories and articulates the ways in which academics are theorising and practicing new forms of research in ‘wild’ contexts. Many researchers are choosing to leave the familiarity of their laboratory-based settings in order to pursue in-situ studies ‘in the wild’ that can help them to better understand the implications of their work in real-world
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

8th International Conference, CHIRA 2024, Porto, Portugal, November 21–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements
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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

$335.60 CAD

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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Semantic Acquisition Games

Harnessing Manpower for Creating Semantics

by Jakub Šimko, Mária Bieliková ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Many applications depend on the effective acquisition of semantic metadata, and this state-of-the-art volume provides extensive coverage of the field of semantics acquisition games (SAGs). SAGs are a part of the crowdsourcing approach family and the authors analyze their role as tools for acquisition of resource metadata and domain models. Three case studies of SAG-based semantics acquisition ... Read more

$58.04 CAD

Many applications depend on the effective acquisition of semantic metadata, and this state-of-the-art volume provides extensive coverage of the field of semantics acquisition games (SAGs). SAGs are a part of the crowdsourcing approach family and the authors analyze their role as tools for acquisition of resource metadata and domain models. Three case studies of SAG-based semantics acquisition
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Selfie Biometrics

Advances and Challenges

Edited by Ajita Rattani, Reza Derakhshani, Arun Ross ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book highlights the field of selfie biometrics, providing a clear overview and presenting recent advances and challenges. It also discusses numerous selfie authentication techniques on mobile devices. Biometric authentication using mobile devices is becoming a convenient and important means of verifying identity for secured access and services such as telebanking and electronic transactions. ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This book highlights the field of selfie biometrics, providing a clear overview and presenting recent advances and challenges. It also discusses numerous selfie authentication techniques on mobile devices. Biometric authentication using mobile devices is becoming a convenient and important means of verifying identity for secured access and services such as telebanking and electronic transactions.
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SSA-based Compiler Design

Edited by Fabrice Rastello, Florent Bouchez Tichadou ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides readers with a single-source reference to static-single assignment(SSA)-based compiler design. It is the first (and up to now only) book that coversin a deep and comprehensive way how an optimizing compiler can be designed usingthe SSA form. After introducing vanilla SSA and its main properties, the authorsdescribe several compiler analyses and optimizations under this form. ... Read more

$98.72 CAD

This book provides readers with a single-source reference to static-single assignment(SSA)-based compiler design. It is the first (and up to now only) book that coversin a deep and comprehensive way how an optimizing compiler can be designed usingthe SSA form. After introducing vanilla SSA and its main properties, the authorsdescribe several compiler analyses and optimizations under this form.
... Read more

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