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Computer Science (R0) eBook Series

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  • Designing Thriving Systems

    Marrying Technical Rationality and Appreciative Systems

    by Leslie J. Waguespack ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    This monograph illuminates a design mindset for systems, artefacts, that not only survive, but thrive.Of itself an artefact is devoid of design quality – until encountered in a specific social context by human attendants. Design quality is the affect of an intertwining of (a) an artefact’s structural and behavior properties, (b) an attendant humanly conception of quality, an appreciative system, ... Read more

    $115.99 CAD

  • Thriving Systems Theory and Metaphor-Driven Modeling

    by Leslie J. Waguespack ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    How is it that one system is more effective, appealing, satisfying and/or more beautiful than another to its stakeholder community? This question drove Christopher Alexander’s fifty-year quest to explain great physical architecture and gave birth to pattern-languages for building that underpin much of modern systems engineering. How is it that so many individual stakeholders consistently recognize ... Read more

    $115.99 CAD

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  • Modern Software Engineering

    Doing What Works to Build Better Software Faster

    by David Farley ...
    Improve Your Creativity, Effectiveness, and Ultimately, Your CodeIn Modern Software Engineering, continuous delivery pioneer David Farley helps software professionals think about their work more effectively, manage it more successfully, and genuinely improve the quality of their applications, their lives, and the lives of their colleagues.Writing for programmers, managers, and technical leads at ... Read more

    $37.99 CAD

  • The Psychology of Computer Programming: Silver Anniversary eBook Edition

    The Psychology of Technology, #1

    by Gerald M. Weinberg ...
    Series Book 1 - The Psychology of Technology
    This landmark 1971 classic is reprinted with a new preface, chapter-by-chapter commentary, and straight-from-the-heart observations on topics that affect the professional life of programmers.Long regarded as one of the first books to pioneer a people-oriented approach to computing, The Psychology of Computer Programming endures as a penetrating analysis of the intelligence, skill, teamwork, and ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Object Thinking

    by David West ...
    Series series Developer Reference
    In OBJECT THINKING, esteemed object technologist David West contends that the mindset makes the programmer—not the tools and techniques. Delving into the history, philosophy, and even politics of object-oriented programming, West reveals how the best programmers rely on analysis and conceptualization—on thinking—rather than formal process and methods. Both provocative and pragmatic, this book ... Read more

    $47.99 CAD

  • Quality Software: Volume 1.1: How Software Is Built

    Quality Software Managment, #1

    by Gerald M. Weinberg ...
    Series Book 1 - Quality Software Managment
    This is part 1 of the latest edition of the classic, Quality Software Management. Its fundamental purpose is to teach how to understand the dynamics of software development organizations, to plan software projects, and to act effectively to carry out those plans. ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Design Thinking

    The Key to Enterprise Agility, Innovation, and Sustainability

    by David West, Rebecca Rikner ...
    This is a book for Business, IT, and Design professionals responsible for assisting their organizations in the adoption and leveraging a design approach for innovation strategy and organizational transformation.The influence and scope of Design Thinking is expandingrapidly. Numerous organizations are appointing Chief Design Officers (CDO) to lead innovation efforts and effect internal “design ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • No Fear Coding

    Computational Thinking Across the Curriculum

    by Heidi Williams ...
    Coding and computational thinking (the ability to think like a computer) are among the skills that will serve students well in the future. Coding goes beyond websites and software – it’s an essential component in finding solutions to everyday problems. Computational thinking has many applications beyond the computer lab or math class –it teaches reasoning, creativity and expression, and is an ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • Business Rules and Information Systems

    Aligning IT with Business Goals

    by Tony Morgan ...
    Information systems often fail because their requirements are poorly defined. This book shows IT professionals how to specify more precisely and more effectively what their systems need to do. The key lies in the discovery and application of what are called business rules. A business rule is a compact and simple statement that represents some important aspect of a business. By capturing the rules ... Read more

    $54.99 CAD

  • Multilingual Natural Language Processing Applications

    From Theory to Practice

    by Daniel Bikel, Imed Zitouni ...
    Series series IBM Press
    Multilingual Natural Language Processing Applications is the first comprehensive single-source guide to building robust and accurate multilingual NLP systems. Edited by two leading experts, it integrates cutting-edge advances with practical solutions drawn from extensive field experience.Part I introduces the core concepts and theoretical foundations of modern multilingual natural language ... Read more

    $125.99 CAD

  • Language and Computers

    by Markus Dickinson, Chris Brew, Detmar Meurers ...
    Language and Computers introduces students to the fundamentals of how computers are used to represent, process, and organize textual and spoken information. Concepts are grounded in real-world examples familiar to students’ experiences of using language and computers in everyday life.A real-world introduction to the fundamentals of how computers process language, written specifically for the ... Read more

    $37.99 CAD