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Unconventional Computing, Arts, Philosophy

by Andrew Adamatzky ...

Series Book 2 - WSPC Book Series in Unconventional Computing
The unique compendium re-assesses the value of future and emergent computing technologies via artistic and philosophical means. The book encourages scientists to adopt inspiring thinking of artists and philosophers to reuse scientific concepts in their works.The useful reference text consists of non-typical topics, where artistic and philosophical concepts encourage readers to adopt unconventional ... Read more

$127.99 USD

The unique compendium re-assesses the value of future and emergent computing technologies via artistic and philosophical means. The book encourages scientists to adopt inspiring thinking of artists and philosophers to reuse scientific concepts in their works.The useful reference text consists of non-typical topics, where artistic and philosophical concepts encourage readers to adopt unconventional
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Introducing Materialize

by Anirudh Prabhu, Aravind Shenoy ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This concise step-by-step guide includes the best practices and patterns that help readers of all levels to unearth the potential of Materialize. A responsive framework based on Google’s innovative Material Design language, Materialize provides CSS and JavaScript features similar to other popular frameworks such as Bootstrap and Foundation.With the advent of Material Design, developers can no ... Read more

$28.99 USD

This concise step-by-step guide includes the best practices and patterns that help readers of all levels to unearth the potential of Materialize. A responsive framework based on Google’s innovative Material Design language, Materialize provides CSS and JavaScript features similar to other popular frameworks such as Bootstrap and Foundation.With the advent of Material Design, developers can no
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OpenSHMEM and Related Technologies. Enhancing OpenSHMEM for Hybrid Environments

Third Workshop, OpenSHMEM 2016, Baltimore, MD, USA, August 2 – 4, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Manjunath Gorentla Venkata, Neena Imam, Swaroop Pophale, Tiffany M. Mintz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third OpenSHMEM Workshop, held in Baltimore, MD, USA, in August 2016. The 14 full papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The papers discuss a variety of ideas of extending the OpenSHMEM specification and making it efficient for current and next generation systems. This included active messages, non ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third OpenSHMEM Workshop, held in Baltimore, MD, USA, in August 2016. The 14 full papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The papers discuss a variety of ideas of extending the OpenSHMEM specification and making it efficient for current and next generation systems. This included active messages, non
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Performance Metrics for Haptic Interfaces

by Evren Samur ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Haptics technology is being used more and more in different applications, such as in computer games for increased immersion, in surgical simulators to create a realistic environment for training of surgeons, in surgical robotics due to safety issues and in mobile phones to provide feedback from user action. The existence of these applications highlights a clear need to understand performance ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Haptics technology is being used more and more in different applications, such as in computer games for increased immersion, in surgical simulators to create a realistic environment for training of surgeons, in surgical robotics due to safety issues and in mobile phones to provide feedback from user action. The existence of these applications highlights a clear need to understand performance
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Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation II

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR2016), October 18-21, 2016, Segovia, Spain

Edited by José Luis Pons, Jaime Ibáñez, José González-Vargas, José María Azorín, Metin Akay ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of neurorehabilitation research and practice. It focuses on new methods for interfacing the human nervous system with electronic and mechatronic systems to restore or compensate impaired neural functions. Importantly, the book merges different perspectives, such as the clinical, neurophysiological, and bioengineering ones, to promote, feed and ... Read more

$539.99 USD

The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of neurorehabilitation research and practice. It focuses on new methods for interfacing the human nervous system with electronic and mechatronic systems to restore or compensate impaired neural functions. Importantly, the book merges different perspectives, such as the clinical, neurophysiological, and bioengineering ones, to promote, feed and
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Conceptual Modeling

36th International Conference, ER 2017, Valencia, Spain, November 6–9, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Heinrich C. Mayr, Giancarlo Guizzardi, Hui Ma, Oscar Pastor ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 35th International Conference on Conceptual Modeling, ER 2017, held in Valencia, Spain, in November 2017.The 28 full and 10 short papers presented together with 1 full 6 keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from 153 submissions.This events covers a wide range of following topics: Conceptual Modeling Methodology, Conceptual Modeling and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 35th International Conference on Conceptual Modeling, ER 2017, held in Valencia, Spain, in November 2017.The 28 full and 10 short papers presented together with 1 full 6 keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from 153 submissions.This events covers a wide range of following topics: Conceptual Modeling Methodology, Conceptual Modeling and
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Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2019

19th International Conference, Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 1–4, 2019, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Sanjay Misra, Osvaldo Gervasi, Beniamino Murgante, Elena Stankova, Vladimir Korkhov, Carmelo Torre, Ana Maria A.C. Rocha, David Taniar, Bernady O. Apduhan, Eufemia Tarantino ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The six volumes LNCS 11619-11624 constitute the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2019, held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in July 2019.The 64 full papers, 10 short papers and 259 workshop papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected form numerous submissions. The 64 full papers are organized in the following five ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The six volumes LNCS 11619-11624 constitute the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2019, held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in July 2019.The 64 full papers, 10 short papers and 259 workshop papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected form numerous submissions. The 64 full papers are organized in the following five
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Augmented Cognition

17th International Conference, AC 2023, Held as Part of the 25th HCI International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings

Edited by Dylan D. Schmorrow, Cali M. Fidopiastis ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 17th International Conference, AC 2023, held as part of the 25th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which was held virtually in Copenhagen, Denmark in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472 submissions.The AC 2023 conference focuses on ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 17th International Conference, AC 2023, held as part of the 25th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which was held virtually in Copenhagen, Denmark in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472 submissions.The AC 2023 conference focuses on
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AI and Productivity

Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Processes and Unlock Potential

by Donald Clark ...

Is AI in your organization driving real productivity or creating costly distractions?AI and Productivity by Donald Clark is a strategic guide for senior leaders and people executives who want to harness artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, strengthen workforce capability and protect long-term business performance.Written by a leading industry voice, this book provides proven tools for ... Read more

$38.99 USD

Is AI in your organization driving real productivity or creating costly distractions?AI and Productivity by Donald Clark is a strategic guide for senior leaders and people executives who want to harness artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, strengthen workforce capability and protect long-term business performance.Written by a leading industry voice, this book provides proven tools for
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Conceptual Models

Core to the Design of Interactive Applications

by Jeff Johnson, Austin Henderson ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book presents readers with an exploration of the concept of Conceptual Models and argues that they are core to achieving good design of interactive applications that are easy, effective, and enjoyable to use. The authors’ years of experience helping companies create interactive software applications revealed that interactive applications built without Conceptual Models generally result in ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This book presents readers with an exploration of the concept of Conceptual Models and argues that they are core to achieving good design of interactive applications that are easy, effective, and enjoyable to use. The authors’ years of experience helping companies create interactive software applications revealed that interactive applications built without Conceptual Models generally result in
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Logic and Argumentation

6th International Conference, CLAR 2025, Taiyuan, China, June 14–16, 2025, Proceedings

Edited by Thomas Ågotnes, Dragan Doder ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2025, held in Taiyuan, China, during June 14–16, 2025.The 22 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. These papers focus on the recent advancements in the field of logic and argumentation, as well as their applications in various ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2025, held in Taiyuan, China, during June 14–16, 2025.The 22 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. These papers focus on the recent advancements in the field of logic and argumentation, as well as their applications in various
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Windows e Microsoft 365

by Roberto Sabino ...

Series series Série Informática
Este livro é um guia prático das principais ferramentas do Windows 11 e de três dos aplicativos mais utilizados no dia a dia das empresas: Word, Excel e Power- Point, na versão do Microsoft 365, o antigo pacote Office. Atividades passo a passo ensinam a editar textos e aplicar tabelas e recursos gráficos no Word; a criar e editar planilhas e gráficos no Excel; e a montar apresentações no ... Read more

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Este livro é um guia prático das principais ferramentas do Windows 11 e de três dos aplicativos mais utilizados no dia a dia das empresas: Word, Excel e Power- Point, na versão do Microsoft 365, o antigo pacote Office. Atividades passo a passo ensinam a editar textos e aplicar tabelas e recursos gráficos no Word; a criar e editar planilhas e gráficos no Excel; e a montar apresentações no
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Beginning C

From Beginner to Pro

by German Gonzalez-Morris, Ivor Horton ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn how to program using C, beginning from first principles and progressing through step-by-step examples to become a competent, C-language programmer. All you need are this book and any of the widely available C compilers, and you'll soon be writing real C programs.You’ll discover that C is a foundation language that every programmer ought to know. Beginning C is written by renowned author Ivor ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Learn how to program using C, beginning from first principles and progressing through step-by-step examples to become a competent, C-language programmer. All you need are this book and any of the widely available C compilers, and you'll soon be writing real C programs.You’ll discover that C is a foundation language that every programmer ought to know. Beginning C is written by renowned author Ivor
... Read more
Advanced Virtual Environments and Education

Third International Workshop, WAVE 2021, Fortaleza, Brazil, March 21–24, 2021, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Tiago T. Primo, Alex S. Gomes, Fernando Moreira, César Collazos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume revised versions of the selected papers presented during the Third International Workshop on Advanced Virtual Environments and Education, WAVE 2021, held in Fortaleza, Brazil, in March 2021.The 7 full papers and 4 short papers presented were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 27 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: learning scenarios and ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This volume revised versions of the selected papers presented during the Third International Workshop on Advanced Virtual Environments and Education, WAVE 2021, held in Fortaleza, Brazil, in March 2021.The 7 full papers and 4 short papers presented were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 27 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: learning scenarios and
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Media Innovations AR and VR

Success Factors For The Development Of Experiences

by Elle Langer ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Augmented and virtual reality are media innovations with specific characteristics. They create immersion in the user, as the user is immersed in the medium and its 360° environment.To successfully develop content and applications for AR and VR, psychological effects, the specifics of the 360° environment, the story, and the way the media is used must be aligned with the needs and experiences of ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Augmented and virtual reality are media innovations with specific characteristics. They create immersion in the user, as the user is immersed in the medium and its 360° environment.To successfully develop content and applications for AR and VR, psychological effects, the specifics of the 360° environment, the story, and the way the media is used must be aligned with the needs and experiences of
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Fuzzy Rule-Based Modeling with Applications to Geophysical, Biological, and Engineering Systems

by Lucien Duckstein, Andras Bardossy ...

Series series Systems Engineering
This book presents in a systematic and comprehensive manner the modeling of uncertainty, vagueness, or imprecision, alias "fuzziness," in just about any field of science and engineering. It delivers a usable methodology for modeling in the absence of real-time feedback. The book includes a short introduction to fuzzy logic containing basic definitions of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy rule systems. It ... Read more

$800.99 USD

This book presents in a systematic and comprehensive manner the modeling of uncertainty, vagueness, or imprecision, alias "fuzziness," in just about any field of science and engineering. It delivers a usable methodology for modeling in the absence of real-time feedback. The book includes a short introduction to fuzzy logic containing basic definitions of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy rule systems. It
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Advances in Human Factors and Systems Interaction

Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human Factors and Systems Interaction, July 21-25, 2018, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA

Edited by Isabel L. Nunes ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on cutting-edge research into innovative system interfaces, highlighting both lifecycle development and human–technology interaction, especially in virtual, augmented and mixed-reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and discusses new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The book addresses the ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book reports on cutting-edge research into innovative system interfaces, highlighting both lifecycle development and human–technology interaction, especially in virtual, augmented and mixed-reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and discusses new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The book addresses the
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Web Applications with Elm

Functional Programming for the Web

by Wolfgang Loder ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn the basics of the Elm platform for web applications. This book covers the language as of version 0.18 and the most important libraries.After reading this book you will have an understanding what Elm can do for you. Also, you will be able to build on the example in the book to develop advanced web applications with Elm.What You'll Learn:Work with Elm and its development environmentLearn the ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Learn the basics of the Elm platform for web applications. This book covers the language as of version 0.18 and the most important libraries.After reading this book you will have an understanding what Elm can do for you. Also, you will be able to build on the example in the book to develop advanced web applications with Elm.What You'll Learn:Work with Elm and its development environmentLearn the
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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

16th EuroVR International Conference, EuroVR 2019, Tallinn, Estonia, October 23–25, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Patrick Bourdot, Victoria Interrante, Luciana Nedel, Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann, Gabriel Zachmann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, EuroVR 2019, held in Tallinn, Estonia, in October 2019.The 11 full papers and 5 short papers presented together with 8 scientific posters were carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections named: Immersive Interaction; ... Read more

$67.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, EuroVR 2019, held in Tallinn, Estonia, in October 2019.The 11 full papers and 5 short papers presented together with 8 scientific posters were carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections named: Immersive Interaction;
... Read more
Beginning C

From Beginner to Pro

by German Gonzalez-Morris, Ivor Horton ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn how to program using C, beginning from first principles and progressing through step-by-step examples. This seventh edition is fully updated to reflect new features of C23, and addresses deprecated functions and features that are no longer supported.You’ll discover that C is a foundation language that every programmer ought to know. Beginning C is written by renowned author Ivor Horton and ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Learn how to program using C, beginning from first principles and progressing through step-by-step examples. This seventh edition is fully updated to reflect new features of C23, and addresses deprecated functions and features that are no longer supported.You’ll discover that C is a foundation language that every programmer ought to know. Beginning C is written by renowned author Ivor Horton and
... Read more
Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

9th International Conference, CHIRA 2025, Marbella, Spain, October 20–21, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Josef F. Krems, Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three volume set CCIS 2834-2836 constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2025, held Marbella, Spain, during October 2025.The 21 full papers and 64 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 106 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements and practical ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The three volume set CCIS 2834-2836 constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2025, held Marbella, Spain, during October 2025.The 21 full papers and 64 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 106 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements and practical
... Read more
Artificial Intelligence in Education. Late Breaking Results, WideAIED, Practitioners, Industry and Policies, Blue Sky, Doctoral Consortium, FoL Workshops and Tutorials, FoL Invited Papers

27th International Conference, AIED 2026, Seoul, South Korea, June 27 – July 3, 2026, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Emmanuel G. Blanchard, Guanliang Chen, Min Chi, Seiji Isotani ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This three-volume set CCIS 3031–3033 brings together papers from the Late Breaking Results Track, the Practitioners, Industry and Policy Track, the Doctoral Consortium, the Blue Sky Track, and the wideAIED Track, as well as descriptions of workshops and tutorials presented at the 27th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2026, held in Seoul, South Korea, from June ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This three-volume set CCIS 3031–3033 brings together papers from the Late Breaking Results Track, the Practitioners, Industry and Policy Track, the Doctoral Consortium, the Blue Sky Track, and the wideAIED Track, as well as descriptions of workshops and tutorials presented at the 27th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2026, held in Seoul, South Korea, from June
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Real Emotions and Affect in Extended Realities

First International Conference, REALITIES 2024, Milan, Italy, July 5, 2024, Proceedings

Edited by Alice Chirico ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume CCIS 2663 constitues the proceedings of the First International Conference on Real Emotions and Affect in Extended Realities, REALITIES 2024, held in Milan, Italy on July 5, 2024.The 12 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. These papers were organized in following topical sections: Emotions in Virtual and Transformative Natural Environments; Clinical and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This volume CCIS 2663 constitues the proceedings of the First International Conference on Real Emotions and Affect in Extended Realities, REALITIES 2024, held in Milan, Italy on July 5, 2024.The 12 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. These papers were organized in following topical sections: Emotions in Virtual and Transformative Natural Environments; Clinical and
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Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques

Build Better Software with Mermaid

by Ashley Peacock ...

Diagrams communicate relationships more directly and clearly than words ever can. Using only text-based markup, create meaningful and attractive diagrams to document your domain, visualize user flows, reveal system architecture at any desired level, or refactor your code. With the tools and techniques this book will give you, you'll create a wide variety of diagrams in minutes, share them with ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Diagrams communicate relationships more directly and clearly than words ever can. Using only text-based markup, create meaningful and attractive diagrams to document your domain, visualize user flows, reveal system architecture at any desired level, or refactor your code. With the tools and techniques this book will give you, you'll create a wide variety of diagrams in minutes, share them with
... Read more

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