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Deciphering Data Architectures

Choosing Between a Modern Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Data Mesh

by James Serra ...

Data fabric, data lakehouse, and data mesh have recently appeared as viable alternatives to the modern data warehouse. These new architectures have solid benefits, but they're also surrounded by a lot of hyperbole and confusion. This practical book provides a guided tour of these architectures to help data professionals understand the pros and cons of each.James Serra, big data and data ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Data fabric, data lakehouse, and data mesh have recently appeared as viable alternatives to the modern data warehouse. These new architectures have solid benefits, but they're also surrounded by a lot of hyperbole and confusion. This practical book provides a guided tour of these architectures to help data professionals understand the pros and cons of each.James Serra, big data and data
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For Beginners: Step into R world in 60 minutes - Book 1: A quick start guide to run R

For Beginners: Step into R world in 60 minutes

by Cy Tek ...

Series Book 1 - For Beginners: Step into R world in 60 minutes
As AI, deep learning and data science have become the hot topics in I.T. industry, learning some powerful data manipulating tools would be essential for your technical skill building, career development and also your interest.R is a programming language and environment commonly used in statistical computing, data analysts and scientific research.Do you want to understand more about data management ... Read more

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As AI, deep learning and data science have become the hot topics in I.T. industry, learning some powerful data manipulating tools would be essential for your technical skill building, career development and also your interest.R is a programming language and environment commonly used in statistical computing, data analysts and scientific research.Do you want to understand more about data management
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Learning R

A Step-by-Step Function Guide to Data Analysis

by Richard Cotton ...

Learn how to perform data analysis with the R language and software environment, even if you have little or no programming experience. With the tutorials in this hands-on guide, youâ??ll learn how to use the essential R tools you need to know to analyze data, including data types and programming concepts.The second half of Learning R shows you real data analysis in action by covering everything ... Read more

$33.99 USD

Learn how to perform data analysis with the R language and software environment, even if you have little or no programming experience. With the tutorials in this hands-on guide, youâ??ll learn how to use the essential R tools you need to know to analyze data, including data types and programming concepts.The second half of Learning R shows you real data analysis in action by covering everything
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Practical Data Analysis

For small businesses, analyzing the information contained in their data using open source technology could be game-changing. All you need is some basic programming and mathematical skills to do just that.

by Hector Cuesta ...

Each chapter of the book quickly introduces a key theme of Data Analysis, before immersing you in the practical aspects of each theme. Youll learn quickly how to perform all aspects of Data Analysis.Practical Data Analysis is a book ideal for home and small business users who want to slice & dice the data they have on hand with minimum hassle. ... Read more

$31.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Each chapter of the book quickly introduces a key theme of Data Analysis, before immersing you in the practical aspects of each theme. Youll learn quickly how to perform all aspects of Data Analysis.Practical Data Analysis is a book ideal for home and small business users who want to slice & dice the data they have on hand with minimum hassle.
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XSLT

Mastering XML Transformations

by Doug Tidwell ...

After years of anticipation and delay, the W3C finally released the XSLT 2.0 standard in January 2007. The revised edition of this classic book offers practical, real-world examples that demonstrate how you can apply XSLT stylesheets to XML data using either the new specification, or the older XSLT 1.0 standard.XSLT is a critical language for converting XML documents into other formats, such as ... Read more

$28.99 USD

After years of anticipation and delay, the W3C finally released the XSLT 2.0 standard in January 2007. The revised edition of this classic book offers practical, real-world examples that demonstrate how you can apply XSLT stylesheets to XML data using either the new specification, or the older XSLT 1.0 standard.XSLT is a critical language for converting XML documents into other formats, such as
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The Art of Data Visualization for Data Analysts: How to Design, Present, and Communicate Data Insights with Clarity and Impact

Data Analytics, #6

by SM Hanif ...

Series Book 6 - Data Analytics
Unlock the ability to turn raw data into meaningful, visually compelling stories that capture attention and drive smarter decisions. "The Art of Data Visualization for Data Analysts" is your complete guide to mastering the skills today's data-driven world demands—clear communication, powerful storytelling, and visuals that transform complex analysis into actionable insight.Whether you're an ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the ability to turn raw data into meaningful, visually compelling stories that capture attention and drive smarter decisions. "The Art of Data Visualization for Data Analysts" is your complete guide to mastering the skills today's data-driven world demands—clear communication, powerful storytelling, and visuals that transform complex analysis into actionable insight.Whether you're an
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Speak Data

Artists, Scientists, Thinkers, and Dreamers on How We Live Our Lives in Numbers

by Giorgia Lupi, Phillip Cox ...

The first pop nonfiction book to explore the definition of data and how we can learn to speak that language features thought-provoking conversations with 17 extraordinary leaders in business, tech, medicine, psychology, health, art, and more who share new ideas about data, unpacking its powerful ability to reveal patterns, tell stories, stir emotion, and illuminate complexity.Data may be the most ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The first pop nonfiction book to explore the definition of data and how we can learn to speak that language features thought-provoking conversations with 17 extraordinary leaders in business, tech, medicine, psychology, health, art, and more who share new ideas about data, unpacking its powerful ability to reveal patterns, tell stories, stir emotion, and illuminate complexity.Data may be the most
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Oracle Quick Guides Part 2 - Oracle Database Design

by Malcolm Coxall ...

Series Book 2 - Oracle Quick Guides
This is Part 2 of a series of quick learning guides for Oracle designers, developers and managers. Part 2 introduces completely new entrants to concepts of Oracle database analysis and design, database normalisation, the logical data model, E-R modelling and diagrams, logical to physical transformation in Oracle Designer, physical database design, de-normalization, database design for performance, ... Read more

$3.50 USD

This is Part 2 of a series of quick learning guides for Oracle designers, developers and managers. Part 2 introduces completely new entrants to concepts of Oracle database analysis and design, database normalisation, the logical data model, E-R modelling and diagrams, logical to physical transformation in Oracle Designer, physical database design, de-normalization, database design for performance,
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OCEB 2 Certification Guide

Business Process Management - Fundamental Level

by Tim Weilkiens, Christian Weiss, Andrea Grass, Kim Nena Duggen ...

OCEB 2 Certification Guide, Second Edition has been updated to cover the new version 2 of the BPMN standard and delivers expert insight into BPM from one of the developers of the OCEB Fundamental exam, offering full coverage of the fundamental exam material for both the business and technical tracks to further certification. The first study guide prepares candidates to take—and pass—the OCEB ... Read more

$49.99 USD

OCEB 2 Certification Guide, Second Edition has been updated to cover the new version 2 of the BPMN standard and delivers expert insight into BPM from one of the developers of the OCEB Fundamental exam, offering full coverage of the fundamental exam material for both the business and technical tracks to further certification. The first study guide prepares candidates to take—and pass—the OCEB
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Data Visualization with Python and JavaScript

Scrape, Clean, Explore, and Transform Your Data

by Kyran Dale ...

How do you turn raw, unprocessed, or malformed data into dynamic, interactive web visualizations? In this practical book, author Kyran Dale shows data scientists and analysts--as well as Python and JavaScript developers--how to create the ideal toolchain for the job. By providing engaging examples and stressing hard-earned best practices, this guide teaches you how to leverage the power of best-of ... Read more

$41.99 USD

How do you turn raw, unprocessed, or malformed data into dynamic, interactive web visualizations? In this practical book, author Kyran Dale shows data scientists and analysts--as well as Python and JavaScript developers--how to create the ideal toolchain for the job. By providing engaging examples and stressing hard-earned best practices, this guide teaches you how to leverage the power of best-of
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The Data Journalism Handbook

How Journalists Can Use Data to Improve the News

by Jonathan Gray, Lucy Chambers, Liliana Bounegru ...

When you combine the sheer scale and range of digital information now available with a journalist’s "nose for news" and her ability to tell a compelling story, a new world of possibility opens up. With The Data Journalism Handbook, you’ll explore the potential, limits, and applied uses of this new and fascinating field.This valuable handbook has attracted scores of contributors since the European ... Read more

$10.99 USD

When you combine the sheer scale and range of digital information now available with a journalist’s "nose for news" and her ability to tell a compelling story, a new world of possibility opens up. With The Data Journalism Handbook, you’ll explore the potential, limits, and applied uses of this new and fascinating field.This valuable handbook has attracted scores of contributors since the European
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Big Data Analytics Made Easy

by Y. Lakshmi Prasad ...

Big Data Analytics Made Easy is a must-read for everybody as it explains the power of Analytics in a simple and logical way along with an end to end code in R. Even if you are a novice in Big Data Analytics, you will still be able to understand the concepts explained in this book. If you are already working in Analytics and dealing with Big Data, you will still find this book useful, as it covers ... Read more

$9.00 USD

Big Data Analytics Made Easy is a must-read for everybody as it explains the power of Analytics in a simple and logical way along with an end to end code in R. Even if you are a novice in Big Data Analytics, you will still be able to understand the concepts explained in this book. If you are already working in Analytics and dealing with Big Data, you will still find this book useful, as it covers
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Bayesian Analysis with Python

A practical guide to probabilistic modeling

by Osvaldo Martin ...

Learn the fundamentals of Bayesian modeling using state-of-the-art Python libraries, such as PyMC, ArviZ, Bambi, and more, guided by an experienced Bayesian modeler who contributes to these libraries. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesConduct Bayesian data analysis with step-by-step guidanceGain insight into a modern, practical, and ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the fundamentals of Bayesian modeling using state-of-the-art Python libraries, such as PyMC, ArviZ, Bambi, and more, guided by an experienced Bayesian modeler who contributes to these libraries. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesConduct Bayesian data analysis with step-by-step guidanceGain insight into a modern, practical, and
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The Little Book of Data

Understanding the Powerful Analytics that Fuel AI, Make or Break Careers, and Could Just End Up Saving the World

by Justin Evans ...

Data is not about number crunching. It’s about ideas. And when used properly (read: ethically), it is the problem solver of our time.Yet many savvy people seem to be in data denial: they don’t think they need to understand data, or it’s too complicated, or worse, using it is somehow unethical. Yet as data and AI (just an accelerated way to put data to work) move to the center of professional and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Data is not about number crunching. It’s about ideas. And when used properly (read: ethically), it is the problem solver of our time.Yet many savvy people seem to be in data denial: they don’t think they need to understand data, or it’s too complicated, or worse, using it is somehow unethical. Yet as data and AI (just an accelerated way to put data to work) move to the center of professional and
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Learning R Programming

Language, tools, and practical techniques

by Kun Ren ...

Become an efficient data scientist with RKey Features\[\*\] Explore the R language from basic types and data structures to advanced topics\[\*\] Learn how to tackle programming problems and explore both functional and object-oriented programming techniques\[\*\] Learn how to address the core problems of programming in R and leverage the most popular packages for common tasksBook DescriptionR is a ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Become an efficient data scientist with RKey Features\[\*\] Explore the R language from basic types and data structures to advanced topics\[\*\] Learn how to tackle programming problems and explore both functional and object-oriented programming techniques\[\*\] Learn how to address the core problems of programming in R and leverage the most popular packages for common tasksBook DescriptionR is a
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Feedback Control for Computer Systems

Introducing Control Theory to Enterprise Programmers

by Philipp K. Janert ...

How can you take advantage of feedback control for enterprise programming? With this book, author Philipp K. Janert demonstrates how the same principles that govern cruise control in your car also apply to data center management and other enterprise systems. Through case studies and hands-on simulations, you’ll learn methods to solve several control issues, including mechanisms to spin up more ... Read more

$24.99 USD

How can you take advantage of feedback control for enterprise programming? With this book, author Philipp K. Janert demonstrates how the same principles that govern cruise control in your car also apply to data center management and other enterprise systems. Through case studies and hands-on simulations, you’ll learn methods to solve several control issues, including mechanisms to spin up more
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Human-Centered Data Science

An Introduction

by Cecilia Aragon, Shion Guha, Marina Kogan, Michael Muller, Gina Neff ...

Best practices for addressing the bias and inequality that may result from the automated collection, analysis, and distribution of large datasets.Human-centered data science is a new interdisciplinary field that draws from human-computer interaction, social science, statistics, and computational techniques. This book, written by founders of the field, introduces best practices for addressing the ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Best practices for addressing the bias and inequality that may result from the automated collection, analysis, and distribution of large datasets.Human-centered data science is a new interdisciplinary field that draws from human-computer interaction, social science, statistics, and computational techniques. This book, written by founders of the field, introduces best practices for addressing the
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Elasticsearch 5.x Cookbook

Distributed Search and Analytics

by Alberto Paro ...

Over 170 advanced recipes to search, analyze, deploy, manage, and monitor data effectively with Elasticsearch 5.xKey Features\[\*\]Deploy and manage simple Elasticsearch nodes as well as complex cluster topologies\[\*\]Write native plugins to extend the functionalities of Elasticsearch 5.x to boost your business\[\*\]Packed with clear, step-by-step recipes to walk you through the capabilities of ... Read more

$44.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over 170 advanced recipes to search, analyze, deploy, manage, and monitor data effectively with Elasticsearch 5.xKey Features\[\*\]Deploy and manage simple Elasticsearch nodes as well as complex cluster topologies\[\*\]Write native plugins to extend the functionalities of Elasticsearch 5.x to boost your business\[\*\]Packed with clear, step-by-step recipes to walk you through the capabilities of
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The Impact Challenge

Reframing Sustainability for Businesses

by Alessia Falsarone ...

Series series Impactful Data Science
This book explores the role of businesses in delivering positive societal and financial outcomes as they seek to bridge the gap between short-term organizational behaviors and long-range sustainability commitments. By addressing the inevitable data challenges associated with the strategic integration of a sustainability mindset, it enables faster adoption of social, environmental and governance ... Read more

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This book explores the role of businesses in delivering positive societal and financial outcomes as they seek to bridge the gap between short-term organizational behaviors and long-range sustainability commitments. By addressing the inevitable data challenges associated with the strategic integration of a sustainability mindset, it enables faster adoption of social, environmental and governance
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Beautiful Visualization

Looking at Data through the Eyes of Experts

by Julie Steele, Noah Iliinsky ...

Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for elegant layers of detail that efficiently generate insight and new understanding.This book examines ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for elegant layers of detail that efficiently generate insight and new understanding.This book examines
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Kafka Streams - Real-time Streams Processing

by Prashant Kumar Pandey ...

The book Kafka Streams - Real-time Stream Processing helps you understand the stream processing in general and apply that skill to Kafka streams programming. This book is focusing mainly on the new generation of the Kafka Streams library available in the Apache Kafka 2.x. The primary focus of this book is on Kafka Streams. However, the book also touches on the other Apache Kafka capabilities and ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book Kafka Streams - Real-time Stream Processing helps you understand the stream processing in general and apply that skill to Kafka streams programming. This book is focusing mainly on the new generation of the Kafka Streams library available in the Apache Kafka 2.x. The primary focus of this book is on Kafka Streams. However, the book also touches on the other Apache Kafka capabilities and
... Read more
The Definitive Guide to OpenSearch

Discover advanced techniques and best practices for efficient search and analytics with OpenSearch

by Jon Handler, Soujanya Konka, Prashant Agrawal ...

Master Amazon OpenSearch with this comprehensive guide, covering everything from basics to advanced techniques, and learn expert tips for efficient search and analyticsKey FeaturesMaster installation, configuration, and usage, from crafting queries through to building dashboardsAddress real-world scenarios with detailed case studies, applying knowledge to practical projects and challengesLearn ... Read more

$32.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master Amazon OpenSearch with this comprehensive guide, covering everything from basics to advanced techniques, and learn expert tips for efficient search and analyticsKey FeaturesMaster installation, configuration, and usage, from crafting queries through to building dashboardsAddress real-world scenarios with detailed case studies, applying knowledge to practical projects and challengesLearn
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Blockchain Quick Reference

A guide to exploring decentralized blockchain application development

by Brenn Hill, Samanyu Chopra, Paul Valencourt ...

Understand the Blockchain revolution and get to grips with Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda.Key FeaturesResolve common challenges and problems faced in the Blockchain domainStudy architecture, concepts, terminologies, and DappsMake smart choices using Blockchain for personal and business investmentsBook DescriptionBlockchain Quick Reference takes you through the electrifying world of ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand the Blockchain revolution and get to grips with Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and Corda.Key FeaturesResolve common challenges and problems faced in the Blockchain domainStudy architecture, concepts, terminologies, and DappsMake smart choices using Blockchain for personal and business investmentsBook DescriptionBlockchain Quick Reference takes you through the electrifying world of
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The Year in Tech, 2023: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

by Harvard Business Review, Beena Ammanath, Andrew Ng, Michael Luca, Bhaskar Ghosh ...

Series series HBR Insights Series
A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid
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