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Designing Usable and Secure Software with IRIS and CAIRIS

by Shamal Faily ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Everyone expects the products and services they use to be secure, but 'building security in' at the earliest stages of a system's design also means designing for use as well. Software that is unusable to end-users and unwieldy to developers and administrators may be insecure as errors and violations may expose exploitable vulnerabilities.This book shows how practitioners and researchers can build ... Read more

$56.69 USD

Everyone expects the products and services they use to be secure, but 'building security in' at the earliest stages of a system's design also means designing for use as well. Software that is unusable to end-users and unwieldy to developers and administrators may be insecure as errors and violations may expose exploitable vulnerabilities.This book shows how practitioners and researchers can build
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Data Engineering with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse

Create scalable pipelines that ingest, curate, and aggregate complex data in a timely and secure way

by Manoj Kukreja ...

Understand the complexities of modern-day data engineering platforms and explore strategies to deal with them with the help of use case scenarios led by an industry expert in big dataKey FeaturesBecome well-versed with the core concepts of Apache Spark and Delta Lake for building data platformsLearn how to ingest, process, and analyze data that can be later used for training machine learning ... Read more

$51.83 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand the complexities of modern-day data engineering platforms and explore strategies to deal with them with the help of use case scenarios led by an industry expert in big dataKey FeaturesBecome well-versed with the core concepts of Apache Spark and Delta Lake for building data platformsLearn how to ingest, process, and analyze data that can be later used for training machine learning
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User Experience + Artificial Intelligence

Assessing the Qualities of AI-infused Systems

by Davide Spallazzo, Martina Sciannamè, Mauro Ceconello ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This open access book addresses the thriving trend of embedding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities in products and services reaching the lay public, focusing on the user experience (UX) they prompt from a designerly perspective. It offers a UX evaluation method designed explicitly for AI-infused systems to answer one of the core problems affecting the relationship ... Read more

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This open access book addresses the thriving trend of embedding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities in products and services reaching the lay public, focusing on the user experience (UX) they prompt from a designerly perspective. It offers a UX evaluation method designed explicitly for AI-infused systems to answer one of the core problems affecting the relationship
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Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models

A Scientific Perspective

Edited by Abbas Moallem, Helmut Degen, Stavroula Ntoa ...

Series series The Human Element in Smart and Intelligent Systems
With the latest developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model (LLM) applications, like ChatGPT and Gemini, millions of people have started using them in their personal and professional lives. Interest in them continues to grow and they are becoming the go-to applications for students, academics, engineers, lawyers, designers, writers, media experts, programmers, ... Read more

$170.99 USD

With the latest developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model (LLM) applications, like ChatGPT and Gemini, millions of people have started using them in their personal and professional lives. Interest in them continues to grow and they are becoming the go-to applications for students, academics, engineers, lawyers, designers, writers, media experts, programmers,
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Handbook of Human Factors in Cybersecurity Systems

A Human-Centered Approach

Edited by Crystal Fausett, Joseph R. Keebler, David Schuster, Elizabeth H. Lazzara ...

Series series The Human Element in Smart and Intelligent Systems
Data and security breaches can cost organizations millions and result in bad publicity and lost income, with humans often being regarded as the “weakest link” in cybersecurity incidents. This book is a cross-disciplinary primer on the latest research on human aspects of cybersecurity, reimagining the role of humans in cybersecurity systems. It aims to increase participation in research on the ... Read more

$121.49 USD

Data and security breaches can cost organizations millions and result in bad publicity and lost income, with humans often being regarded as the “weakest link” in cybersecurity incidents. This book is a cross-disciplinary primer on the latest research on human aspects of cybersecurity, reimagining the role of humans in cybersecurity systems. It aims to increase participation in research on the
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AI for Understanding Subtext in Film and Drama

by Yair Neuman ...

AI for Understanding Subtext in Film and Drama offers a novel, rigorous, and deeply reflective approach to one of the most elusive problems in aesthetics and interpretation: how meaning emerges when it is not explicitly stated.Drawing on film and drama case studies – from Pulp Fiction and Bergman to Pinter and Mamet – Prof. Yair Neuman develops a structured methodology for uncovering subtext ... Read more

$72.99 USD

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AI for Understanding Subtext in Film and Drama offers a novel, rigorous, and deeply reflective approach to one of the most elusive problems in aesthetics and interpretation: how meaning emerges when it is not explicitly stated.Drawing on film and drama case studies – from Pulp Fiction and Bergman to Pinter and Mamet – Prof. Yair Neuman develops a structured methodology for uncovering subtext
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The Art of Statistics

How to Learn from Data

by David Spiegelhalter ...

In this "important and comprehensive" (New Yorker) guide to statistical thinking, discover how you can use data and mathematics to gain a better understanding of life’s biggest problems.The age of big data has made statistical literacy more important than ever. In The Art of Statistics, David Spiegelhalter shows how to apply statistical reasoning to real-world problems. Whether we're analyzing ... Read more

$18.99 USD

In this "important and comprehensive" (New Yorker) guide to statistical thinking, discover how you can use data and mathematics to gain a better understanding of life’s biggest problems.The age of big data has made statistical literacy more important than ever. In The Art of Statistics, David Spiegelhalter shows how to apply statistical reasoning to real-world problems. Whether we're analyzing
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Bayesian Optimization in Action

by Quan Nguyen ...

Series series In Action
Bayesian optimization helps pinpoint the best configuration for your machine learning models with speed and accuracy. Put its advanced techniques into practice with this hands-on guide.In Bayesian Optimization in Action you will learn how to:Train Gaussian processes on both sparse and large data setsCombine Gaussian processes with deep neural networks to make them flexible and expressiveFind the ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Bayesian optimization helps pinpoint the best configuration for your machine learning models with speed and accuracy. Put its advanced techniques into practice with this hands-on guide.In Bayesian Optimization in Action you will learn how to:Train Gaussian processes on both sparse and large data setsCombine Gaussian processes with deep neural networks to make them flexible and expressiveFind the
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Irresistible APIs

Designing web APIs that developers will love

by Kirsten Hunter ...

SummaryA Web API is a platform with a web-style interface developers can use to implement functionality. Well-designed APIs feel like a natural extension of the application, rather than just a new interface into the backend database. Designing Web APIs based on use cases allows an organization to develop irresistible APIs, which developers can consume easily and which support the business values ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryA Web API is a platform with a web-style interface developers can use to implement functionality. Well-designed APIs feel like a natural extension of the application, rather than just a new interface into the backend database. Designing Web APIs based on use cases allows an organization to develop irresistible APIs, which developers can consume easily and which support the business values
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Data Storytelling with Altair and AI

by Angelica Lo Duca ...

Great data presentations tell a story. Learn how to organize, visualize, and present data using Python, generative AI, and the cutting-edge Altair data visualization toolkit.Take the fast track to amazing data presentations! Data Storytelling with Altair and AI introduces a stack of useful tools and tried-and-tested methodologies that will rapidly increase your productivity, streamline the ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Great data presentations tell a story. Learn how to organize, visualize, and present data using Python, generative AI, and the cutting-edge Altair data visualization toolkit.Take the fast track to amazing data presentations! Data Storytelling with Altair and AI introduces a stack of useful tools and tried-and-tested methodologies that will rapidly increase your productivity, streamline the
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WordPress Power Toolkit

Harness AI to build next-level websites

by Richard Mansfield ...

Create stunning and effective WordPress websites with easy-to-use AI tools—no code required!Whether starting from scratch or improving an existing site, WordPress Power Toolkit gives you the skills to create professional sites powered by the limitless potential of artificial intelligence. You’ll learn to use AI for your content and visuals, and even help you build your own WordPress plugins and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Create stunning and effective WordPress websites with easy-to-use AI tools—no code required!Whether starting from scratch or improving an existing site, WordPress Power Toolkit gives you the skills to create professional sites powered by the limitless potential of artificial intelligence. You’ll learn to use AI for your content and visuals, and even help you build your own WordPress plugins and
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Hugging Face in Action

Build intelligent applications with transformers, agents, and RAG

by Wei-Meng Lee ...

Everything you need to know about using the tools, libraries, and models at Hugging Face—from transformers, to RAG, LangChain, and Gradio.Hugging Face in Action reveals how to get the absolute best out of everything Hugging Face, from accessing state-of-the-art models to building intuitive frontends for AI apps.With Hugging Face in Action you’ll learn:Utilizing Hugging Face Transformers and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Everything you need to know about using the tools, libraries, and models at Hugging Face—from transformers, to RAG, LangChain, and Gradio.Hugging Face in Action reveals how to get the absolute best out of everything Hugging Face, from accessing state-of-the-art models to building intuitive frontends for AI apps.With Hugging Face in Action you’ll learn:Utilizing Hugging Face Transformers and
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Spring Roo in Action

by Ken Rimple, Srini Penchikala ...

SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a
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Decoding Despair

How AI is Reshaping Psychiatry

by Mariam Khayretdinova ...

A critical introduction to the psychiatric technologies of the futureArtificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform nearly every area of modern life, and psychiatry is no exception. The field faces the mounting crisises in diagnostic inaccuracy, treatment stagnation, and persistent failures in suicide prevention, while traditional approaches struggle to keep pace with patient needs. AI and ... Read more

$19.00 USD

A critical introduction to the psychiatric technologies of the futureArtificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform nearly every area of modern life, and psychiatry is no exception. The field faces the mounting crisises in diagnostic inaccuracy, treatment stagnation, and persistent failures in suicide prevention, while traditional approaches struggle to keep pace with patient needs. AI and
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Intelligent Techniques for Predictive Data Analytics

Edited by Neha Singh, Shilpi Birla, Mohd Dilshad Ansari, Neeraj Kumar Shukla ...

Comprehensive resource covering tools and techniques used for predictive analytics with practical applications across various industriesIntelligent Techniques for Predictive Data Analytics provides an in-depth introduction of the tools and techniques used for predictive analytics, covering applications in cyber security, network security, data mining, and machine learning across various industries ... Read more

$119.00 USD

Comprehensive resource covering tools and techniques used for predictive analytics with practical applications across various industriesIntelligent Techniques for Predictive Data Analytics provides an in-depth introduction of the tools and techniques used for predictive analytics, covering applications in cyber security, network security, data mining, and machine learning across various industries
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Multi-Agent Systems

22nd European Conference, EUMAS 2025, Bucharest, Romania, September 3–5, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Matteo Baldoni, Franziska Klügl, Andrei Olaru, Alexandru Sorici, Adina Magda Florea ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS16258-16259 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd European Conference on Multi-Agent Systems, EUMAS 2025, held in Bucharest, Romania, during September 3–5, 2025.The 33 full papers, 9 short papers, 3 demonstrators and 1 Agent Toolkits community report included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. They were organized into the ... Read more

$72.89 USD

This two-volume set LNCS16258-16259 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd European Conference on Multi-Agent Systems, EUMAS 2025, held in Bucharest, Romania, during September 3–5, 2025.The 33 full papers, 9 short papers, 3 demonstrators and 1 Agent Toolkits community report included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. They were organized into the
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The Semantic Web: ESWC 2019 Satellite Events

ESWC 2019 Satellite Events, Portorož, Slovenia, June 2–6, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Pascal Hitzler, Sabrina Kirrane, Olaf Hartig, Victor de Boer, Maria-Esther Vidal, Maria Maleshkova, Stefan Schlobach, Karl Hammar, Nelia Lasierra, Steffen Stadtmüller, Katja Hose, Ruben Verborgh ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Satellite Events of the 16th Extended Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2019, held in Portorož, Slovenia, in June 2019.The volume contains 38 poster and demonstration papers, 2 workshop papers,5 PhD symposium papers, and 3 industry track papers, selected out of a total of 68 submissions. They deal with all areas of ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Satellite Events of the 16th Extended Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2019, held in Portorož, Slovenia, in June 2019.The volume contains 38 poster and demonstration papers, 2 workshop papers,5 PhD symposium papers, and 3 industry track papers, selected out of a total of 68 submissions. They deal with all areas of
... Read more
Build Better Products

A Modern Approach to Building Successful User-Centered Products

by Laura Klein ...

It’s easier than ever to build a new product. But developing a great product that people actually want to buy and use is another story. Build Better Products is a hands-on, step-by-step guide that helps teams incorporate strategy, empathy, design, and analytics into their development process. You’ll learn to develop products and features that improve your business’s bottom line while dramatically ... Read more

$36.44 USD

It’s easier than ever to build a new product. But developing a great product that people actually want to buy and use is another story. Build Better Products is a hands-on, step-by-step guide that helps teams incorporate strategy, empathy, design, and analytics into their development process. You’ll learn to develop products and features that improve your business’s bottom line while dramatically
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Learn to Implement Games with Code

by John M. Quick ...

Game development is one of the most rewarding crafts of modern times. Not only is making games a wonderful lifelong hobby, but employment opportunities exist at many levels. Learn to Implement Games with Code guides you through the development process as you put together a release-ready game. It is written in a friendly and conversational tone, which is suitable for a wide audience of aspiring ... Read more

$60.29 USD

Game development is one of the most rewarding crafts of modern times. Not only is making games a wonderful lifelong hobby, but employment opportunities exist at many levels. Learn to Implement Games with Code guides you through the development process as you put together a release-ready game. It is written in a friendly and conversational tone, which is suitable for a wide audience of aspiring
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Intelligent Mobile and IoT Ecosystems

Bridging Cloud, Fog, Edge, and AI

Edited by M. K. Kavitha Devi, Thangavel Murugan, K. Indira, Raja Lavanya, S. Abinaya ...

How are cloud computing, fog computing, edge computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) working together to create intelligent mobile and IoT ecosystems? The fundamental concepts and practical uses of these technologies, showing their transformative effects across different industries, are covered in Intelligent Mobile and IoT Ecosystems. The book starts with an overview of the core principles of ... Read more

$187.19 USD

How are cloud computing, fog computing, edge computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) working together to create intelligent mobile and IoT ecosystems? The fundamental concepts and practical uses of these technologies, showing their transformative effects across different industries, are covered in Intelligent Mobile and IoT Ecosystems. The book starts with an overview of the core principles of
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Excel draaitabellen en -grafieken Visuele handleiding in stappen

by A. J. Wright ...

Hoe kun je dit boek gebruiken?Dit boek kan worden gebruikt als een handleiding of als een snelle visuele referentiegids. Het is bedoeld voor gebruikers die vertrouwd zijn met de basisbeginselen van Microsoft® Excel® en nu verder willen gaan met draaitabellen en -grafieken.Dit boek gaat ervan uit dat je al weet hoe je een Excel®-werkmap maakt, opent, opslaat en wijzigt en dat je bekend bent met de ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Hoe kun je dit boek gebruiken?Dit boek kan worden gebruikt als een handleiding of als een snelle visuele referentiegids. Het is bedoeld voor gebruikers die vertrouwd zijn met de basisbeginselen van Microsoft® Excel® en nu verder willen gaan met draaitabellen en -grafieken.Dit boek gaat ervan uit dat je al weet hoe je een Excel®-werkmap maakt, opent, opslaat en wijzigt en dat je bekend bent met de
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Social Influence and the Logic of Collective Action

by Sergey Gavrilets ...

An integrated quantitative framework for understanding the dynamics of collective actionCollective action has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, from building irrigation systems and defenses in Neolithic times to coordinated disaster relief and scientific collaborations today. In this book, Sergey Gavrilets explains when and why groups of people cooperate, presenting ... Read more

$29.15 USD

An integrated quantitative framework for understanding the dynamics of collective actionCollective action has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, from building irrigation systems and defenses in Neolithic times to coordinated disaster relief and scientific collaborations today. In this book, Sergey Gavrilets explains when and why groups of people cooperate, presenting
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Age of Invisible Machines

A Guide to Orchestrating AI Agents and Making Organizations More Self-Driving, Revised and Updated

by Robb Wilson, Josh Tyson ...

**USA Today BestsellerThe Book That Saw 2027—In 2022. Now Sharpened for the Road Ahead.**Age of Invisible Machines quickly earned a reputation as a prophetic guide for technology and business leaders, offering a clear vision of what was coming just before it arrived. When the first edition launched in late 2022, few had seen the tidal wave of generative AI coming. But Robb Wilson and Josh Tyson ... Read more

$16.00 USD

**USA Today BestsellerThe Book That Saw 2027—In 2022. Now Sharpened for the Road Ahead.**Age of Invisible Machines quickly earned a reputation as a prophetic guide for technology and business leaders, offering a clear vision of what was coming just before it arrived. When the first edition launched in late 2022, few had seen the tidal wave of generative AI coming. But Robb Wilson and Josh Tyson
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Machine Learning For Dummies

by Luca Massaron, John Paul Mueller ...

The most human-friendly book on machine learningSomewhere buried in all the systems that drive artificial intelligence, you'll find machine learning—the process that allows technology to build knowledge based on data and patterns. Machine Learning For Dummies is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants deeper insight into how all this learning actually happens. This book offers an overview ... Read more

$21.00 USD

The most human-friendly book on machine learningSomewhere buried in all the systems that drive artificial intelligence, you'll find machine learning—the process that allows technology to build knowledge based on data and patterns. Machine Learning For Dummies is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants deeper insight into how all this learning actually happens. This book offers an overview
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