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Building Scalable PHP Web Applications Using the Cloud

A Simple Guide to Programming and Administering Cloud-Based Applications

by Jonathan Bartlett ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Eliminate the guesswork involved in writing and deploying a cloud application. This step-by-step guide uses PHP to minimize the complexity of the code and setup, but the tools and techniques can be applied on any platform using any language. Everything that you need to jumpstart your application on the cloud is right here.Clear diagrams, step-by-step configuration information, and complete code ... Read more

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Eliminate the guesswork involved in writing and deploying a cloud application. This step-by-step guide uses PHP to minimize the complexity of the code and setup, but the tools and techniques can be applied on any platform using any language. Everything that you need to jumpstart your application on the cloud is right here.Clear diagrams, step-by-step configuration information, and complete code
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Engineering Haptic Devices

A Beginner's Guide

Edited by Christian Hatzfeld, Thorsten A. Kern ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
In this greatly reworked second edition of Engineering Haptic Devices the psychophysic content has been thoroughly revised and updated. Chapters on haptic interaction, system structures and design methodology were rewritten from scratch to include further basic principles and recent findings. New chapters on the evaluation of haptic systems and the design of three exemplary haptic systems from ... Read more

$80.99 USD

In this greatly reworked second edition of Engineering Haptic Devices the psychophysic content has been thoroughly revised and updated. Chapters on haptic interaction, system structures and design methodology were rewritten from scratch to include further basic principles and recent findings. New chapters on the evaluation of haptic systems and the design of three exemplary haptic systems from
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TelE-Learning

The Challenge for the Third Millennium

Edited by Mike Kendall, Don Ebdon ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Many of the early issues in the field of telE-learning are now not only recognised but are being addressed, through professional and staff development routes, through innovative technological solutions, and through approaches and concepts that are better suited to particular educational contexts. TelE-LEARNING: The Challenge for the Third Millennium provides details of the most recent advances in ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Many of the early issues in the field of telE-learning are now not only recognised but are being addressed, through professional and staff development routes, through innovative technological solutions, and through approaches and concepts that are better suited to particular educational contexts. TelE-LEARNING: The Challenge for the Third Millennium provides details of the most recent advances in
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Programming Languages and Systems

25th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2016, Held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2016, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, April 2-8, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Peter Thiemann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 25th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2016, which took place in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in April 2016, held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2016.The 29 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 98 submissions. Being devoted to fundamental issues in the ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 25th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2016, which took place in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in April 2016, held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2016.The 29 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 98 submissions. Being devoted to fundamental issues in the
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Computers Helping People with Special Needs

15th International Conference, ICCHP 2016, Linz, Austria, July 13-15, 2016, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Christian Bühler, Petr Penaz, Klaus Miesenberger ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two volume set LNCS 9758 and 9759, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2015, held in Linz, Austria, in July 2016.The 115 revised full papers and 48 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 239 submissions. The papers included in the second volume are organized in the following ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The two volume set LNCS 9758 and 9759, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2015, held in Linz, Austria, in July 2016.The 115 revised full papers and 48 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 239 submissions. The papers included in the second volume are organized in the following
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Music, Mind, and Embodiment

11th International Symposium, CMMR 2015, Plymouth, UK, June 16-19, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Richard Kronland-Martinet, Mitsuko Aramaki, Sølvi Ystad ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference of the 11th International Symposium on Computer Music Modeling and Retrieval, CMMR 2015, held in Plymouth, UK, in June 2015. The 30 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 126 submissions. This year’s post symposium edition contains peer-reviewed and revised articles centered around the conference theme “Music, ... Read more

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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference of the 11th International Symposium on Computer Music Modeling and Retrieval, CMMR 2015, held in Plymouth, UK, in June 2015. The 30 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 126 submissions. This year’s post symposium edition contains peer-reviewed and revised articles centered around the conference theme “Music,
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Next Generation Arithmetic

Third International Conference, CoNGA 2022, Singapore, March 1–3, 2022, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by John Gustafson, Vassil Dimitrov ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Next Generation Arithmetic, CoNGA 2022, which was held in Singapore, during March 1–3, 2022.The 8 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 12 submissions. They deal with emerging technologies for computer arithmetic focusing on the demands of both AI and high-performance ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Next Generation Arithmetic, CoNGA 2022, which was held in Singapore, during March 1–3, 2022.The 8 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 12 submissions. They deal with emerging technologies for computer arithmetic focusing on the demands of both AI and high-performance
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Dementia Lab 2021: Supporting Ability Through Design

Proceedings of the 5th Dementia Lab Conference, D-Lab 2021, January 18–28, 2021

Edited by Rens Brankaert, Caylee Raber, Maarten Houben, Paulina Malcolm, Jon Hannan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers revised and selected contributions to the 5th Dementia Lab Conference, D-Lab 2021, organized online on January 18-28, 2021, from the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, Canada. It describes original strategies in which design or creative methods have been shown to uncover, support and enhance the abilities of people living with dementia. Papers report on new ideas ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book gathers revised and selected contributions to the 5th Dementia Lab Conference, D-Lab 2021, organized online on January 18-28, 2021, from the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, Canada. It describes original strategies in which design or creative methods have been shown to uncover, support and enhance the abilities of people living with dementia. Papers report on new ideas
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HCI International 2022 - Late Breaking Papers. Interaction in New Media, Learning and Games

24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26–July 1, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Gabriele Meiselwitz, Abbas Moallem, Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou, Robert A. Sottilare, Jessica Schwarz, Xiaowen Fang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This proceedings LNCS 13517 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually as part of the 24th International Conference, HCII 2022, in June/July 2022.HCII 2022 received a total of 5583 submissions from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries submitted ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This proceedings LNCS 13517 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually as part of the 24th International Conference, HCII 2022, in June/July 2022.HCII 2022 received a total of 5583 submissions from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries submitted
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Learning Alteryx

A beginner's guide to using Alteryx for self-service analytics and business intelligence

by Renato Baruti ...

Implement your Business Intelligence solutions without any coding - by leveraging the power of the Alteryx platformKey FeaturesExperience the power of codeless analytics using Alteryx, a leading Business Intelligence toolUncover hidden trends and valuable insights from your data across different sources and make accurate predictionsIncludes real-world examples to put your understanding of the ... Read more

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Implement your Business Intelligence solutions without any coding - by leveraging the power of the Alteryx platformKey FeaturesExperience the power of codeless analytics using Alteryx, a leading Business Intelligence toolUncover hidden trends and valuable insights from your data across different sources and make accurate predictionsIncludes real-world examples to put your understanding of the
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Foundations of Security, Protocols, and Equational Reasoning

Essays Dedicated to Catherine A. Meadows

Edited by Joshua D. Guttman, Carl E. Landwehr, José Meseguer, Dusko Pavlovic ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This Festschrift volume is published in honor of Catherine A. Meadows and contains essays presented at the Catherine Meadows Festschrift Symposium held in Fredericksburg, VA, USA, in May 2019.Catherine A. Meadows has been a pioneer in developing symbolic formal verification methods and tools. Her NRL Protocol Analyzer, a tool and methodology that embodies symbolic model checking techniques, has ... Read more

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This Festschrift volume is published in honor of Catherine A. Meadows and contains essays presented at the Catherine Meadows Festschrift Symposium held in Fredericksburg, VA, USA, in May 2019.Catherine A. Meadows has been a pioneer in developing symbolic formal verification methods and tools. Her NRL Protocol Analyzer, a tool and methodology that embodies symbolic model checking techniques, has
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Data Democratization with Domo

Bring together every component of your business to make better data-driven decisions using Domo

by Jeff Burtenshaw ...

Overcome data challenges at record speed and cloud-scale that optimize businesses by transforming raw data into dashboards and apps which democratize data consumption, supercharging results with the cloud-based solution, DomoKey FeaturesAcquire data and automate data pipelines quickly for any data volume, variety, and velocityPresent relevant stories in dashboards and custom apps that drive ... Read more

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Overcome data challenges at record speed and cloud-scale that optimize businesses by transforming raw data into dashboards and apps which democratize data consumption, supercharging results with the cloud-based solution, DomoKey FeaturesAcquire data and automate data pipelines quickly for any data volume, variety, and velocityPresent relevant stories in dashboards and custom apps that drive
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Predictive Analytics and Generative AI for Data-Driven Marketing Strategies

Edited by Hemachandran K, Debdutta Choudhury, Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Jorge A. Wise, Revathi T ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Automation for Business Management
In providing an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge technologies and how they are used to support data-driven marketing strategies and empower organizations to make the right decisions, Predictive Analytics and Generative AI for Data-Driven Marketing Strategies includes real-world case studies and examples from diverse marketing domains. This book demonstrates how predictive analytics and ... Read more

$77.99 USD

In providing an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge technologies and how they are used to support data-driven marketing strategies and empower organizations to make the right decisions, Predictive Analytics and Generative AI for Data-Driven Marketing Strategies includes real-world case studies and examples from diverse marketing domains. This book demonstrates how predictive analytics and
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Content Design

Progettare contenuti web che fanno incontrare persone e aziende

by Nicola Bonora ...

Un sito web funziona quando crea un punto di incontro tra gli obiettivi delle aziende e i bisogni delle persone. Spiegare come ciò sia possibile è l'obiettivo di questo manuale. Il focus sono i processi, i metodi e gli strumenti che permettono di pensare e progettare contenuti, illustrando un approccio che attinge da architettura dell'informazione, user experience e information design. L'idea di ... Read more

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Un sito web funziona quando crea un punto di incontro tra gli obiettivi delle aziende e i bisogni delle persone. Spiegare come ciò sia possibile è l'obiettivo di questo manuale. Il focus sono i processi, i metodi e gli strumenti che permettono di pensare e progettare contenuti, illustrando un approccio che attinge da architettura dell'informazione, user experience e information design. L'idea di
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

10th International Conference, ICIRA 2017, Wuhan, China, August 16–18, 2017, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by YongAn Huang, Hao Wu, Honghai Liu, Zhouping Yin ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three volume set LNAI 10462, LNAI 10463, and LNAI 10464 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2017, held in Wuhan, China, in August 2017.The 235 papers presented in the three volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 310 submissions. The papers in this first volume of the set are organized in topical ... Read more

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The three volume set LNAI 10462, LNAI 10463, and LNAI 10464 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2017, held in Wuhan, China, in August 2017.The 235 papers presented in the three volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 310 submissions. The papers in this first volume of the set are organized in topical
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Extended Reality

International Conference, XR Salento 2023, Lecce, Italy, September 6-9, 2023, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Lucio Tommaso De Paolis, Pasquale Arpaia, Marco Sacco ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 14218 and LNCS 14219 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2023, held in Lecce, Italy, during September 6-9, 2023.The 60 full papers presented together with 11 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 submissions.They cover a wide range of many different research topics such as: eXtended ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 14218 and LNCS 14219 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2023, held in Lecce, Italy, during September 6-9, 2023.The 60 full papers presented together with 11 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 submissions.They cover a wide range of many different research topics such as: eXtended
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HCI International 2020 – Late Breaking Papers: Interaction, Knowledge and Social Media

22nd HCI International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Gavriel Salvendy, June Wei, Sakae Yamamoto, Hirohiko Mori, Gabriele Meiselwitz, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, Keng Siau ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes late breaking papers from the 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2020, which was held in July 2020. The conference was planned to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, but had to change to a virtual conference mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic.From a total of 6326 submissions, a total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book constitutes late breaking papers from the 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2020, which was held in July 2020. The conference was planned to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, but had to change to a virtual conference mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic.From a total of 6326 submissions, a total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for
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Understanding Python : Beginner's Guide to Programming

by Sabry Fattah ...

Understanding Python introduces the aspiring programmer to the concepts and skills of programming in Python, the most powerful, easy-to-read programming languages around. It takes you from basic ideas to mastering code writing while giving examples for each command and statement. It helps you get familiar with designing simple programs.Python is a general purpose, high-level language can be ... Read more

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Understanding Python introduces the aspiring programmer to the concepts and skills of programming in Python, the most powerful, easy-to-read programming languages around. It takes you from basic ideas to mastering code writing while giving examples for each command and statement. It helps you get familiar with designing simple programs.Python is a general purpose, high-level language can be
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Learning and Collaboration Technologies

12th International Conference, LCT 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Brian K. Smith, Marcela Borge ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 15806–15808 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-17, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The three-volume set LNCS 15806–15808 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-17, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was
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Statistics and Data Visualisation with Python

by Jesus Rogel-Salazar ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC The Python Series
This book is intended to serve as a bridge in statistics for graduates and business practitioners interested in using their skills in the area of data science and analytics as well as statistical analysis in general. On the one hand, the book is intended to be a refresher for readers who have taken some courses in statistics, but who have not necessarily used it in their day-to-day work. On the ... Read more

$56.99 USD

This book is intended to serve as a bridge in statistics for graduates and business practitioners interested in using their skills in the area of data science and analytics as well as statistical analysis in general. On the one hand, the book is intended to be a refresher for readers who have taken some courses in statistics, but who have not necessarily used it in their day-to-day work. On the
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The Blueprint for AI Adoption and Societal Transformation

by Sandeep Bhalekar, Amit Tiwary ...

This book analyses artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on sustainability, ethics, security, and society. It provides actionable strategies for eco‑friendly AI, navigating legal frameworks and implementing ethical practices. It examines security challenges from AI misuse, outlining necessary cybersecurity enhancements. Real‑world case studies bridge theory and practice. Guidance is provided ... Read more

$73.99 USD

This book analyses artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on sustainability, ethics, security, and society. It provides actionable strategies for eco‑friendly AI, navigating legal frameworks and implementing ethical practices. It examines security challenges from AI misuse, outlining necessary cybersecurity enhancements. Real‑world case studies bridge theory and practice. Guidance is provided
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Statistics for Data Science Beginners

Step-by-Step with Python Examples

by Thomas Ellison ...

Master Statistics and Python Together – The Complete Beginner's Guide to Data Science SuccessAre you ready to unlock the power of data science but feeling overwhelmed by complex statistical theory and programming challenges? "Statistics for Data Science Beginners: Step-by-Step with Python Examples" is your comprehensive solution, combining essential statistical concepts with hands-on Python ... Read more

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Master Statistics and Python Together – The Complete Beginner's Guide to Data Science SuccessAre you ready to unlock the power of data science but feeling overwhelmed by complex statistical theory and programming challenges? "Statistics for Data Science Beginners: Step-by-Step with Python Examples" is your comprehensive solution, combining essential statistical concepts with hands-on Python
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A Practical Guide to Database Design

by Rex Hogan ...

Fully updated and expanded from the previous edition, A Practical Guide to Database Design, Second Edition is intended for those involved in the design or development of a database system or application. It begins by illustrating how to develop a Third Normal Form data model where data is placed “where it belongs”. The reader is taken step-by-step through the Normalization process, first using a ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Fully updated and expanded from the previous edition, A Practical Guide to Database Design, Second Edition is intended for those involved in the design or development of a database system or application. It begins by illustrating how to develop a Third Normal Form data model where data is placed “where it belongs”. The reader is taken step-by-step through the Normalization process, first using a
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Designing Interaction and Interfaces for Automated Vehicles

User-Centred Ecological Design and Testing

Edited by Neville Stanton, Kirsten M. A. Revell, Patrick Langdon ...

Series series Transportation Human Factors
Driving automation and autonomy are already upon us and the problems that were predicted twenty years ago are beginning to appear. These problems include shortfalls in expected benefits, equipment unreliability, driver skill fade, and error-inducing equipment designs. Designing Interaction and Interfaces for Automated Vehicles: User-Centred Ecological Design and Testing investigates the difficult ... Read more

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Driving automation and autonomy are already upon us and the problems that were predicted twenty years ago are beginning to appear. These problems include shortfalls in expected benefits, equipment unreliability, driver skill fade, and error-inducing equipment designs. Designing Interaction and Interfaces for Automated Vehicles: User-Centred Ecological Design and Testing investigates the difficult
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