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Effective Computation in Physics

Field Guide to Research with Python

by Anthony Scopatz, Kathryn D. Huff ...

More physicists today are taking on the role of software developer as part of their research, but software development isnâ??t always easy or obvious, even for physicists. This practical book teaches essential software development skills to help you automate and accomplish nearly any aspect of research in a physics-based field.Written by two PhDs in nuclear engineering, this book includes ... Read more

$47.19 CAD

More physicists today are taking on the role of software developer as part of their research, but software development isnâ??t always easy or obvious, even for physicists. This practical book teaches essential software development skills to help you automate and accomplish nearly any aspect of research in a physics-based field.Written by two PhDs in nuclear engineering, this book includes
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R Graphics Cookbook

Practical Recipes for Visualizing Data

by Winston Chang ...

This O’Reilly cookbook provides more than 150 recipes to help scientists, engineers, programmers, and data analysts generate high-quality graphs quickly—without having to comb through all the details of R’s graphing systems. Each recipe tackles a specific problem with a solution you can apply to your own project and includes a discussion of how and why the recipe works.Most of the recipes in this ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

This O’Reilly cookbook provides more than 150 recipes to help scientists, engineers, programmers, and data analysts generate high-quality graphs quickly—without having to comb through all the details of R’s graphing systems. Each recipe tackles a specific problem with a solution you can apply to your own project and includes a discussion of how and why the recipe works.Most of the recipes in this
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Ethics of Big Data

Balancing Risk and Innovation

by Kord Davis ...

What are your organization’s policies for generating and using huge datasets full of personal information? This book examines ethical questions raised by the big data phenomenon, and explains why enterprises need to reconsider business decisions concerning privacy and identity. Authors Kord Davis and Doug Patterson provide methods and techniques to help your business engage in a transparent and ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

What are your organization’s policies for generating and using huge datasets full of personal information? This book examines ethical questions raised by the big data phenomenon, and explains why enterprises need to reconsider business decisions concerning privacy and identity. Authors Kord Davis and Doug Patterson provide methods and techniques to help your business engage in a transparent and
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Graph Machine Learning

Learn about the latest advancements in graph data to build robust machine learning models

by Aldo Marzullo, Enrico Deusebio, Claudio Stamile ...

Enhance your data science skills with this updated edition featuring new chapters on LLMs, temporal graphs, and updated examples with modern frameworks, including PyTorch Geometric and DGL Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesMaster new graph ML techniques through updated examples using PyTorch Geometric and Deep Graph Library (DGL)Explore GML ... Read more

$44.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Enhance your data science skills with this updated edition featuring new chapters on LLMs, temporal graphs, and updated examples with modern frameworks, including PyTorch Geometric and DGL Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesMaster new graph ML techniques through updated examples using PyTorch Geometric and Deep Graph Library (DGL)Explore GML
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Smart Technologies for Precision Assembly

9th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2020, Virtual Event, December 14–15, 2020, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Svetan Ratchev ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2020, held virtually in December 2020.The 16 revised full papers and 10 revised short papers presented together with 1 keynote paper were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers address topics such as assembly design and ... Read more

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This open access book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2020, held virtually in December 2020.The 16 revised full papers and 10 revised short papers presented together with 1 keynote paper were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers address topics such as assembly design and
... Read more
Remote Usability Testing

Actionable insights in user behavior across geographies and time zones

by Inge De Bleecker, Rebecca Okoroji ...

Gain actionable insights from qualitative remote studies to improve user experienceKey FeaturesUnderstand the different usability testing methodologies and their strengths and weaknessesMaster the execution of remote studiesLearn how to analyze and present study resultsBook DescriptionUsability testing is a subdiscipline of User Experience. Its goal is to ensure that a given product is easy to use ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain actionable insights from qualitative remote studies to improve user experienceKey FeaturesUnderstand the different usability testing methodologies and their strengths and weaknessesMaster the execution of remote studiesLearn how to analyze and present study resultsBook DescriptionUsability testing is a subdiscipline of User Experience. Its goal is to ensure that a given product is easy to use
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Writing a C Compiler

Build a Real Programming Language from Scratch

by Nora Sandler ...

A fun, hands-on guide to writing your own compiler for a real-world programming language.Compilers are at the heart of everything programmers do, yet even experienced developers find them intimidating. For those eager to truly grasp how compilers work, Writing a C Compiler dispels the mystery. This book guides you through a fun and engaging project where you’ll learn what it takes to compile a ... Read more

$59.19 CAD

A fun, hands-on guide to writing your own compiler for a real-world programming language.Compilers are at the heart of everything programmers do, yet even experienced developers find them intimidating. For those eager to truly grasp how compilers work, Writing a C Compiler dispels the mystery. This book guides you through a fun and engaging project where you’ll learn what it takes to compile a
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Swift Game Programming for Absolute Beginners

by Arjan Egges ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
"Concepts of game programming are explained well, and no prior knowledge of Swift language programming is required. ... The images and audio provided are professional and clean." William Fahle, Computing Review, May 31, 2016Swift Game Programming for Absolute Beginners teaches Apple’s Swift language in the context of four, fun and colorful games. Learn the Swift 2.0 language, and learn to create ... Read more

$56.29 CAD

"Concepts of game programming are explained well, and no prior knowledge of Swift language programming is required. ... The images and audio provided are professional and clean." William Fahle, Computing Review, May 31, 2016Swift Game Programming for Absolute Beginners teaches Apple’s Swift language in the context of four, fun and colorful games. Learn the Swift 2.0 language, and learn to create
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Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation

The Mathematical Basis of Performance Modeling

by William J. Stewart ...

Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a ... Read more

$179.19 CAD

Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a
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Towards User-Centric Transport in Europe 3

Making Digital Mobility Inclusive and Accessible

Edited by Imre Keseru, Annette Randhahn ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book gathers contributions to the EU-funded Horizon 2020 project INDIMO (Inclusive Digital Mobility Solutions), its sister projects DIGNITY (Digital Transport in and for Society) and TRIPS (Transport Innovation for Persons with Disabilities Needs Satisfaction), which have been focusing on making transport systems inclusive and accessible for all. Digitalization has enabled the emergence and ... Read more

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This book gathers contributions to the EU-funded Horizon 2020 project INDIMO (Inclusive Digital Mobility Solutions), its sister projects DIGNITY (Digital Transport in and for Society) and TRIPS (Transport Innovation for Persons with Disabilities Needs Satisfaction), which have been focusing on making transport systems inclusive and accessible for all. Digitalization has enabled the emergence and
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Bayesian Analysis with Python

Introduction to statistical modeling and probabilistic programming using PyMC3 and ArviZ

by Osvaldo Martin, Eric Ma, Austin Rochford ...

Bayesian modeling with PyMC3 and exploratory analysis of Bayesian models with ArviZ Key FeaturesA step-by-step guide to conduct Bayesian data analyses using PyMC3 and ArviZA modern, practical and computational approach to Bayesian statistical modelingA tutorial for Bayesian analysis and best practices with the help of sample problems and practice exercises.Book DescriptionThe second edition of ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bayesian modeling with PyMC3 and exploratory analysis of Bayesian models with ArviZ Key FeaturesA step-by-step guide to conduct Bayesian data analyses using PyMC3 and ArviZA modern, practical and computational approach to Bayesian statistical modelingA tutorial for Bayesian analysis and best practices with the help of sample problems and practice exercises.Book DescriptionThe second edition of
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Data Science Programming All-in-One For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron ...

Your logical, linear guide to the fundamentals of data science programmingData science is exploding—in a good way—with a forecast of 1.7 megabytes of new information created every second for each human being on the planet by 2020 and 11.5 million job openings by 2026. It clearly pays dividends to be in the know. This friendly guide charts a path through the fundamentals of data science and then ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Your logical, linear guide to the fundamentals of data science programmingData science is exploding—in a good way—with a forecast of 1.7 megabytes of new information created every second for each human being on the planet by 2020 and 11.5 million job openings by 2026. It clearly pays dividends to be in the know. This friendly guide charts a path through the fundamentals of data science and then
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Handbook Assisted and Automated Driving

by Tobias Homolla ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This open access book explains in detail systems and technologies for assisted and automated driving. It also provides an overview of the limitations of such systems concerning development processes and test tools. This description covers today’s advanced driver assistance systems with environment perception in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. This includes functional ... Read more

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This open access book explains in detail systems and technologies for assisted and automated driving. It also provides an overview of the limitations of such systems concerning development processes and test tools. This description covers today’s advanced driver assistance systems with environment perception in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. This includes functional
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Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook, Second Edition

Over 85 hands-on recipes to teach you how to automate your ArcGIS for Desktop geoprocessing tasks using Python

by Eric Pimpler ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe book kicks off with the fundamentals of starting to use Python with ArcGIS, followed by recipes on managing map documents and layers, including how to find and fix broken data links in these files. In the second part of the book, you will learn to create custom geoprocessing tools and how to use the Attribute and Location tools to select specific features. The third ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe book kicks off with the fundamentals of starting to use Python with ArcGIS, followed by recipes on managing map documents and layers, including how to find and fix broken data links in these files. In the second part of the book, you will learn to create custom geoprocessing tools and how to use the Attribute and Location tools to select specific features. The third
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AI for Public Relations

A How-To Guide for Implementation and Management

Edited by Stephen Waddington, Ben Verinder ...

Learn how to apply AI effectively, ethically and at scale throughout PR processes and strategies.AI for Public Relations is a practical guide for mid-career PR managers and agency professionals who want to build credibility and integrate AI tools into everyday practice. As AI reshapes content creation, planning, measurement and reputation management, this book shows how to apply proven principles ... Read more

$42.89 CAD

Learn how to apply AI effectively, ethically and at scale throughout PR processes and strategies.AI for Public Relations is a practical guide for mid-career PR managers and agency professionals who want to build credibility and integrate AI tools into everyday practice. As AI reshapes content creation, planning, measurement and reputation management, this book shows how to apply proven principles
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LLVM Cookbook

Over 80 engaging recipes that will help you build a compiler frontend, optimizer, and code generator using LLVM

by Mayur Pandey, Suyog Sarda ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe book is for compiler programmers who are familiar with concepts of compilers and want to indulge in understanding, exploring, and using LLVM infrastructure in a meaningful way in their work. This book is also for programmers who are not directly involved in compiler projects but are often involved in development phases where they write thousands of lines of code. ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe book is for compiler programmers who are familiar with concepts of compilers and want to indulge in understanding, exploring, and using LLVM infrastructure in a meaningful way in their work. This book is also for programmers who are not directly involved in compiler projects but are often involved in development phases where they write thousands of lines of code.
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Data Visualization: a successful design process

by Andy Kirk ...

A comprehensive yet quick guide to the best approaches to designing data visualizations, with real examples and illustrative diagrams. Whatever the desired outcome ensure success by following this expert design process. This book is for anyone who has responsibility for, or is interested in trying to find innovative and effective ways to visually analyze and communicate data. There is no skill, no ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive yet quick guide to the best approaches to designing data visualizations, with real examples and illustrative diagrams. Whatever the desired outcome ensure success by following this expert design process. This book is for anyone who has responsibility for, or is interested in trying to find innovative and effective ways to visually analyze and communicate data. There is no skill, no
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Webbstrategi för alla

by Marcus Österberg ...

Här har du boken som tar upp hantverket att ta fram och ta hand om en webbplats. Inledningen återger webbens historia och hur det knyter an till den webb vi ser idag. Andra delen berör det viktigaste inom hur man tar hand om sin information och dess arkitektur.Självklart tas designstrategier upp, bland annat responsiv webbdesign och hur man designar för att övertyga. Näst sist ämnet kring hur man ... Read more

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Här har du boken som tar upp hantverket att ta fram och ta hand om en webbplats. Inledningen återger webbens historia och hur det knyter an till den webb vi ser idag. Andra delen berör det viktigaste inom hur man tar hand om sin information och dess arkitektur.Självklart tas designstrategier upp, bland annat responsiv webbdesign och hur man designar för att övertyga. Näst sist ämnet kring hur man
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JavaFX 9 by Example

by Carl Dea, Gerrit Grunwald, José Pereda, Sean Phillips, Mark Heckler ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Create media-rich client applications using JavaFX 9 and the Java 9 platform. Learn to create GUI-based applications for mobile devices, desktop PCs, and even the web. Incorporate media such as audio and video into your applications. Interface with hardware devices such as Arduino and Leap Motion. Respond to gesture control through devices such as the Leap Motion Controller. Take advantage of the ... Read more

$80.19 CAD

Create media-rich client applications using JavaFX 9 and the Java 9 platform. Learn to create GUI-based applications for mobile devices, desktop PCs, and even the web. Incorporate media such as audio and video into your applications. Interface with hardware devices such as Arduino and Leap Motion. Respond to gesture control through devices such as the Leap Motion Controller. Take advantage of the
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Principles of Database Management

The Practical Guide to Storing, Managing and Analyzing Big and Small Data

by Wilfried Lemahieu, Seppe vanden Broucke, Bart Baesens ...

This comprehensive textbook teaches the fundamentals of database design, modeling, systems, data storage, and the evolving world of data warehousing, governance and more. Written by experienced educators and experts in big data, analytics, data quality, and data integration, it provides an up-to-date approach to database management. This full-color, illustrated text has a balanced theory-practice ... Read more

$80.79 CAD

This comprehensive textbook teaches the fundamentals of database design, modeling, systems, data storage, and the evolving world of data warehousing, governance and more. Written by experienced educators and experts in big data, analytics, data quality, and data integration, it provides an up-to-date approach to database management. This full-color, illustrated text has a balanced theory-practice
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ggplot2 Essentials

Explore the full range of ggplot2 plotting capabilities to create meaningful and spectacular graphs

by Donato Teutonico ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is perfect for R programmers who are interested in learning to use ggplot2 for data visualization, from the basics up to using more advanced applications, such as faceting and grouping. Since this book will not cover the basics of R commands and objects, you should have a basic understanding of the R language.What you will learnFamiliarize yourself with some ... Read more

$23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is perfect for R programmers who are interested in learning to use ggplot2 for data visualization, from the basics up to using more advanced applications, such as faceting and grouping. Since this book will not cover the basics of R commands and objects, you should have a basic understanding of the R language.What you will learnFamiliarize yourself with some
... Read more
Snowflake Data Engineering

by Maja Ferle ...

A practical introduction to data engineering on the powerful Snowflake cloud data platform.Data engineers create the pipelines that ingest raw data, transform it, and funnel it to the analysts and professionals who need it. The Snowflake cloud data platform provides a suite of productivity-focused tools and features that simplify building and maintaining data pipelines. In Snowflake Data ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

A practical introduction to data engineering on the powerful Snowflake cloud data platform.Data engineers create the pipelines that ingest raw data, transform it, and funnel it to the analysts and professionals who need it. The Snowflake cloud data platform provides a suite of productivity-focused tools and features that simplify building and maintaining data pipelines. In Snowflake Data
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Technology, Design and the Arts - Opportunities and Challenges

Edited by Rae Earnshaw, Susan Liggett, Peter Excell, Daniel Thalmann ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This open access book details the relationship between the artist and their created works, using tools such as information technology, computer environments, and interactive devices, for a range of information sources and application domains. This has produced new kinds of created works which can be viewed, explored, and interacted with, either as an installation or via a virtual environment such ... Read more

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This open access book details the relationship between the artist and their created works, using tools such as information technology, computer environments, and interactive devices, for a range of information sources and application domains. This has produced new kinds of created works which can be viewed, explored, and interacted with, either as an installation or via a virtual environment such
... Read more
User Interface Design and Evaluation

by Debbie Stone, Caroline Jarrett, Mark Woodroffe, Shailey Minocha ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
User Interface Design and Evaluation provides an overview of the user-centered design field. It illustrates the benefits of a user-centered approach to the design of software, computer systems, and websites. The book provides clear and practical discussions of requirements gathering, developing interaction design from user requirements, and user interface evaluation. The book's coverage includes ... Read more

$56.79 CAD

User Interface Design and Evaluation provides an overview of the user-centered design field. It illustrates the benefits of a user-centered approach to the design of software, computer systems, and websites. The book provides clear and practical discussions of requirements gathering, developing interaction design from user requirements, and user interface evaluation. The book's coverage includes
... Read more

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