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Handbook of Human Computation

Edited by Pietro Michelucci ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This volume addresses the emerging area of human computation, The chapters, written by leading international researchers, explore existing and future opportunities to combine the respective strengths of both humans and machines in order to create powerful problem-solving capabilities. The book bridges scientific communities, capturing and integrating the unique perspective and achievements of each ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This volume addresses the emerging area of human computation, The chapters, written by leading international researchers, explore existing and future opportunities to combine the respective strengths of both humans and machines in order to create powerful problem-solving capabilities. The book bridges scientific communities, capturing and integrating the unique perspective and achievements of each
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Introduction to Programming with Fortran

by Ian Chivers, Jane Sleightholme ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This fourth Edition presents new examples on submodules, derived type i/o, object oriented programming, abstract interfaces and procedure pointers, C interop, sorting and searching, statistics and converting to more modern versions of Fortran.Key FeaturesHighlights the core language features of modern Fortran including data typing, array processing, control structures, functions, subroutines, ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This fourth Edition presents new examples on submodules, derived type i/o, object oriented programming, abstract interfaces and procedure pointers, C interop, sorting and searching, statistics and converting to more modern versions of Fortran.Key FeaturesHighlights the core language features of modern Fortran including data typing, array processing, control structures, functions, subroutines,
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LaTeX Graphics with TikZ

A practitioner's guide to drawing 2D and 3D images, diagrams, charts, and plots

by Stefan Kottwitz ...

Unleash the power of LaTeX to create professional text, articles, diagrams, and charts using TikZ and its wide range of features for stunning 2D and 3D effects Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesAchieve native construction of images and diagrams in your LaTex theses, articles, or books with enhanced qualityDiscover comprehensive explanations and real-world ... Read more

$38.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash the power of LaTeX to create professional text, articles, diagrams, and charts using TikZ and its wide range of features for stunning 2D and 3D effects Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesAchieve native construction of images and diagrams in your LaTex theses, articles, or books with enhanced qualityDiscover comprehensive explanations and real-world
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Experimental Studies in Learning Technology and Child–Computer Interaction

by Michail Giannakos ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book is about the ways in which experiments can be employed in the context of research on learning technologies and child–computer interaction (CCI). It is directed at researchers, supporting them to employ experimental studies while increasing their quality and rigor. The book provides a complete and comprehensive description on how to design, implement, and report experiments, with a focus ... Read more

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This book is about the ways in which experiments can be employed in the context of research on learning technologies and child–computer interaction (CCI). It is directed at researchers, supporting them to employ experimental studies while increasing their quality and rigor. The book provides a complete and comprehensive description on how to design, implement, and report experiments, with a focus
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Deep Belief Nets in C++ and CUDA C: Volume 3

Convolutional Nets

by Timothy Masters ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover the essential building blocks of a common and powerful form of deep belief network: convolutional nets. This book shows you how the structure of these elegant models is much closer to that of human brains than traditional neural networks; they have a ‘thought process’ that is capable of learning abstract concepts built from simpler primitives. These models are especially useful for image ... Read more

$75.49 CAD

Discover the essential building blocks of a common and powerful form of deep belief network: convolutional nets. This book shows you how the structure of these elegant models is much closer to that of human brains than traditional neural networks; they have a ‘thought process’ that is capable of learning abstract concepts built from simpler primitives. These models are especially useful for image
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Beginning Ruby

From Novice to Professional

by Peter Cooper ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming and within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby application. You'll also gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which are needed as part of a fully functioning Ruby application.Based on the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby, Third ... Read more

$75.49 CAD

Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming and within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby application. You'll also gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which are needed as part of a fully functioning Ruby application.Based on the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby, Third
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Guide to HTML, JavaScript and PHP

For Scientists and Engineers

by David R. Brooks ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book enables readers to quickly develop a working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and PHP. The text emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning and makes extensive use of examples. A detailed science, engineering, or mathematics background is not required to understand the material, making the book ideally suitable for self-study or an introductory course in programming. Features: describes the ... Read more

$83.29 CAD

This book enables readers to quickly develop a working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and PHP. The text emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning and makes extensive use of examples. A detailed science, engineering, or mathematics background is not required to understand the material, making the book ideally suitable for self-study or an introductory course in programming. Features: describes the
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Photographic Rendering with VRay for SketchUp

by Brian Bradley ...

This book is filled with examples explaining the theoretical concepts behind them. Filled with ample screenshots, diagrams, and final rendered images, this book will help readers develop an understanding of photographic rendering with V-Ray. If you are a SketchUp user who would love to turn your favourite modelling application into a 'virtual photography studio', then this book has been designed ... Read more

$34.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is filled with examples explaining the theoretical concepts behind them. Filled with ample screenshots, diagrams, and final rendered images, this book will help readers develop an understanding of photographic rendering with V-Ray. If you are a SketchUp user who would love to turn your favourite modelling application into a 'virtual photography studio', then this book has been designed
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Advanced API Security

OAuth 2.0 and Beyond

by Prabath Siriwardena ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Prepare for the next wave of challenges in enterprise security. Learn to better protect, monitor, and manage your public and private APIs.Enterprise APIs have become the common way of exposing business functions to the outside world. Exposing functionality is convenient, but of course comes with a risk of exploitation. This book teaches you about TLS Token Binding, User Managed Access (UMA) 2.0, ... Read more

$56.29 CAD

Prepare for the next wave of challenges in enterprise security. Learn to better protect, monitor, and manage your public and private APIs.Enterprise APIs have become the common way of exposing business functions to the outside world. Exposing functionality is convenient, but of course comes with a risk of exploitation. This book teaches you about TLS Token Binding, User Managed Access (UMA) 2.0,
... Read more
Digital Health Transformation, Smart Ageing, and Managing Disability

20th International Conference, ICOST 2023, Wonju, South Korea, July 7–8, 2023, Proceedings

Edited by Kim Jongbae, Mounir Mokhtari, Hamdi Aloulou, Bessam Abdulrazak, Lee Seungbok ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Digital Health Transformation and Smart Ageing, ICOST 2023, held in Wonju, South Korea, during July 7–8, 2023.The 18 full papers and 16 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: IoT and AI Solutions ... Read more

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This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Digital Health Transformation and Smart Ageing, ICOST 2023, held in Wonju, South Korea, during July 7–8, 2023.The 18 full papers and 16 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: IoT and AI Solutions
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Joe Celko's SQL for Smarties

Advanced SQL Programming

by Joe Celko ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems
SQL for Smarties was hailed as the first book devoted explicitly to the advanced techniques needed to transform an experienced SQL programmer into an expert. Now, 10 years later and in the third edition, this classic still reigns supreme as the book written by an SQL master that teaches future SQL masters. These are not just tips and techniques; Joe also offers the best solutions to old and new ... Read more

$57.59 CAD

SQL for Smarties was hailed as the first book devoted explicitly to the advanced techniques needed to transform an experienced SQL programmer into an expert. Now, 10 years later and in the third edition, this classic still reigns supreme as the book written by an SQL master that teaches future SQL masters. These are not just tips and techniques; Joe also offers the best solutions to old and new
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Learn T-SQL Querying

A guide to developing efficient and elegant T-SQL code

by Pedro Lopes, Pam Lahoud ...

Troubleshoot query performance issues, identify anti-patterns in code, and write efficient T-SQL queriesKey FeaturesDiscover T-SQL functionalities and services that help you interact with relational databasesUnderstand the roles, tasks, and responsibilities of a T-SQL developerExplore solutions for carrying out database querying tasks, database administration, and troubleshootingBook ... Read more

$51.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Troubleshoot query performance issues, identify anti-patterns in code, and write efficient T-SQL queriesKey FeaturesDiscover T-SQL functionalities and services that help you interact with relational databasesUnderstand the roles, tasks, and responsibilities of a T-SQL developerExplore solutions for carrying out database querying tasks, database administration, and troubleshootingBook
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Game Development with GameMaker Studio 2

Make Your Own Games with GameMaker Language

by Sebastiano M. Cossu ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Create games from start to finish while learning game design and programming principles using the GameMaker Studio 2 game engine and GameMaker Language (GML).Game Development with GameMaker Studio 2 covers all aspects of game design and development from the initial idea to the final release, using an award-winning game engine. You learn how to create real-world video games based on classic and ... Read more

$68.29 CAD

Create games from start to finish while learning game design and programming principles using the GameMaker Studio 2 game engine and GameMaker Language (GML).Game Development with GameMaker Studio 2 covers all aspects of game design and development from the initial idea to the final release, using an award-winning game engine. You learn how to create real-world video games based on classic and
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Mastering Collaboration in a Product Team

70 Techniques to Help Teams Build Better Products

by Natasha Hampshire, Glaudia Califano, David Spinks ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
The nature of product development is changing. The most successful innovations are those that come from teams of people who are exploring problems together. Teams that build meaningful releases of their products iteratively and incrementally are opening the door for early feedback so that decisions can be taken to persevere or pivot based on evidence.But how do you make the most out of a team’s ... Read more

$68.29 CAD

The nature of product development is changing. The most successful innovations are those that come from teams of people who are exploring problems together. Teams that build meaningful releases of their products iteratively and incrementally are opening the door for early feedback so that decisions can be taken to persevere or pivot based on evidence.But how do you make the most out of a team’s
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The Minimum You Need to Know About Logic to Work in IT

by Roland Hughes ...

Series series The Minimum You Need to Know
Learn the skills which are completely non-existent in today's college courses. Logic simply isn't taught anymore, Pascal is taught in what was the logic class - if they have any class at all devoted to it. The result of such a curriculum is that new college grads are simply unemployable in today's market. This book is designed to correct that problem.What You'll Learn from the Book The ... Read more

$1.37 CAD

Learn the skills which are completely non-existent in today's college courses. Logic simply isn't taught anymore, Pascal is taught in what was the logic class - if they have any class at all devoted to it. The result of such a curriculum is that new college grads are simply unemployable in today's market. This book is designed to correct that problem.What You'll Learn from the Book The
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Getting Started with Google BERT

Build and train state-of-the-art natural language processing models using BERT

by Sudharsan Ravichandiran ...

Kickstart your NLP journey by exploring BERT and its variants such as ALBERT, RoBERTa, DistilBERT, VideoBERT, and more with Hugging Face\\'s transformers libraryKey FeaturesExplore the encoder and decoder of the transformer modelBecome well-versed with BERT along with ALBERT, RoBERTa, and DistilBERTDiscover how to pre-train and fine-tune BERT models for several NLP tasksBook DescriptionBERT ... Read more

$37.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kickstart your NLP journey by exploring BERT and its variants such as ALBERT, RoBERTa, DistilBERT, VideoBERT, and more with Hugging Face\\'s transformers libraryKey FeaturesExplore the encoder and decoder of the transformer modelBecome well-versed with BERT along with ALBERT, RoBERTa, and DistilBERTDiscover how to pre-train and fine-tune BERT models for several NLP tasksBook DescriptionBERT
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What Makes Us Smart

The Computational Logic of Human Cognition

by Samuel J. Gershman ...

How a computational framework can account for the successes and failures of human cognitionAt the heart of human intelligence rests a fundamental puzzle: How are we incredibly smart and stupid at the same time? No existing machine can match the power and flexibility of human perception, language, and reasoning. Yet, we routinely commit errors that reveal the failures of our thought processes. What ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

How a computational framework can account for the successes and failures of human cognitionAt the heart of human intelligence rests a fundamental puzzle: How are we incredibly smart and stupid at the same time? No existing machine can match the power and flexibility of human perception, language, and reasoning. Yet, we routinely commit errors that reveal the failures of our thought processes. What
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From Zero to Offer - The AI & ML Product Manager Interview Playbook

by Luis Jurado ...

"From Zero to Offer" is the go-to playbook for any Product Manager interview, specially designed to assist aspiring AI & ML Product Managers. It navigates you through the process of securing a sought-after AI Product Manager job offer in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This comprehensive manual provides a thorough view of the dynamic product management ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

"From Zero to Offer" is the go-to playbook for any Product Manager interview, specially designed to assist aspiring AI & ML Product Managers. It navigates you through the process of securing a sought-after AI Product Manager job offer in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This comprehensive manual provides a thorough view of the dynamic product management
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Hands-On Data Science with the Command Line

Automate everyday data science tasks using command-line tools

by Jason Morris, Chris McCubbin, Raymond Page ...

Big data processing and analytics at speed and scale using command line tools. Key FeaturesPerform string processing, numerical computations, and more using CLI toolsUnderstand the essential components of data science development workflowAutomate data pipeline scripts and visualization with the command lineBook DescriptionThe Command Line has been in existence on UNIX-based OSes in the form of ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Big data processing and analytics at speed and scale using command line tools. Key FeaturesPerform string processing, numerical computations, and more using CLI toolsUnderstand the essential components of data science development workflowAutomate data pipeline scripts and visualization with the command lineBook DescriptionThe Command Line has been in existence on UNIX-based OSes in the form of
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Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management

9th International Joint Conference, IC3K 2017, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, November 1-3, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Ana Fred, David Aveiro, Jan L. G. Dietz, Kecheng Liu, Jorge Bernardino, Ana Salgado, Joaquim Filipe ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management, IC3K 2017, held in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, in November 2017.The 19 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 157 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on knowledge discovery and ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management, IC3K 2017, held in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, in November 2017.The 19 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 157 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on knowledge discovery and
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Microservices From Day One

Build robust and scalable software from the start

by Tim Schmelmer, Cloves Carneiro Jr. ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn what a microservices architecture is, its advantages, and why you should consider using one when starting a new application. The book describes how taking a microservices approach from the start helps avoid the complexity and expense of moving to a service-oriented approach after applications reach a critical code base size or traffic load.Microservices from Day One discusses many of the ... Read more

$63.49 CAD

Learn what a microservices architecture is, its advantages, and why you should consider using one when starting a new application. The book describes how taking a microservices approach from the start helps avoid the complexity and expense of moving to a service-oriented approach after applications reach a critical code base size or traffic load.Microservices from Day One discusses many of the
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Advanced Deep Learning with Python

Design and implement advanced next-generation AI solutions using TensorFlow and PyTorch

by Ivan Vasilev ...

Gain expertise in advanced deep learning domains such as neural networks, meta-learning, graph neural networks, and memory augmented neural networks using the Python ecosystemKey FeaturesGet to grips with building faster and more robust deep learning architecturesInvestigate and train convolutional neural network (CNN) models with GPU-accelerated libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorchApply deep ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain expertise in advanced deep learning domains such as neural networks, meta-learning, graph neural networks, and memory augmented neural networks using the Python ecosystemKey FeaturesGet to grips with building faster and more robust deep learning architecturesInvestigate and train convolutional neural network (CNN) models with GPU-accelerated libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorchApply deep
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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

$39.19 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
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Redis Essentials

Harness the power of Redis to integrate and manage your projects efficiently

by Maxwell Dayvson da Silva ...

Harness the power of Redis to integrate and manage your projects efficiently Key FeaturesBook DescriptionRedis is the most popular in-memory key-value data store. It's very lightweight and its data types give it an edge over the other competitors. If you need an in-memory database or a high-performance cache system that is simple to use and highly scalable, Redis is what you need. Redis Essentials ... Read more

$37.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Harness the power of Redis to integrate and manage your projects efficiently Key FeaturesBook DescriptionRedis is the most popular in-memory key-value data store. It's very lightweight and its data types give it an edge over the other competitors. If you need an in-memory database or a high-performance cache system that is simple to use and highly scalable, Redis is what you need. Redis Essentials
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