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Scientific Computing with Python 3

An example-rich, comprehensive guide for all of your Python computational needs

by Claus Fuhrer, Jan Erik Solem, Olivier Verdier, Claus Führer ...

An example-rich, comprehensive guide for all of your Python computational needsKey Features\[\*\] Your ultimate resource for getting up and running with Python numerical computations\[\*\] Explore numerical computing and mathematical libraries using Python 3.x code with SciPy and NumPy modules\[\*\] A hands-on guide to implementing mathematics with Python, with complete coverage of all the key ... Read more

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An example-rich, comprehensive guide for all of your Python computational needsKey Features\[\*\] Your ultimate resource for getting up and running with Python numerical computations\[\*\] Explore numerical computing and mathematical libraries using Python 3.x code with SciPy and NumPy modules\[\*\] A hands-on guide to implementing mathematics with Python, with complete coverage of all the key
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Mastering CSS Grid

A comprehensive and practical guide to creating beautiful layouts with CSS Grid

by Pascal Thormeier ...

Learn the basics and advanced aspects by creating a project using CSS Grid and dive into the specifications of using CSS grid conceptsKey FeaturesExplore the differences between grid boxes and block containers to enhance your web design knowledgeCreate block-level grids, inline grids, and nested grids to create responsive layoutsAdopt best practices for attaching elements to your layout by using ... Read more

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Learn the basics and advanced aspects by creating a project using CSS Grid and dive into the specifications of using CSS grid conceptsKey FeaturesExplore the differences between grid boxes and block containers to enhance your web design knowledgeCreate block-level grids, inline grids, and nested grids to create responsive layoutsAdopt best practices for attaching elements to your layout by using
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Power BI for Finance

Design effective dashboards, models, and forecasts for finance teams

by Martin Kratky ...

Build effective data models and reports in Power BI for financial planning, budgeting, and valuations with practical templates, logic, and step-by-step guidance. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesEngineer optimal star schema data models for financial planning and analysisImplement common financial logic, calendars, and variance ... Read more

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Build effective data models and reports in Power BI for financial planning, budgeting, and valuations with practical templates, logic, and step-by-step guidance. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesEngineer optimal star schema data models for financial planning and analysisImplement common financial logic, calendars, and variance
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Art History in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

by James Hutson ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book examines how artificial intelligence is transforming museums and art historical research by enhancing visitor inclusivity, scholarly innovation, and pedagogical practices. Chapters explore practical implementations of intelligent technologies, addressing accessibility, data-driven research, ethical frameworks, administrative leadership, and immersive digital learning. Combining ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book examines how artificial intelligence is transforming museums and art historical research by enhancing visitor inclusivity, scholarly innovation, and pedagogical practices. Chapters explore practical implementations of intelligent technologies, addressing accessibility, data-driven research, ethical frameworks, administrative leadership, and immersive digital learning. Combining
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Mastering UI/UX Design: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

"Mastering UI/UX Design: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications" is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. This book delves into the core principles and theories that underpin effective UI/UX design, offering readers a solid foundation to build upon. It seamlessly bridges the gap between theory and ... Read more

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"Mastering UI/UX Design: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications" is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. This book delves into the core principles and theories that underpin effective UI/UX design, offering readers a solid foundation to build upon. It seamlessly bridges the gap between theory and
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Assessment of Visual Quality and Simulator Sickness for Omnidirectional Videos

by Ashutosh Singla ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents extensive research on the quality of 360° video perceived by users with HMDs. The book aims to develop a set of standard guidelines for the systematic visual quality assessment of 360° videos. Firstly, conventional subjective test methods such as Absolute Category Rating (ACR) and Double Stimulus Impairment Scale (DSIS) are applied to evaluate video quality, alongside the ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book presents extensive research on the quality of 360° video perceived by users with HMDs. The book aims to develop a set of standard guidelines for the systematic visual quality assessment of 360° videos. Firstly, conventional subjective test methods such as Absolute Category Rating (ACR) and Double Stimulus Impairment Scale (DSIS) are applied to evaluate video quality, alongside the
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Euro-Par 2018: Parallel Processing Workshops

Euro-Par 2018 International Workshops, Turin, Italy, August 27-28, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Gabriele Mencagli, Dora B. Heras, Valeria Cardellini, Emiliano Casalicchio, Emmanuel Jeannot, Felix Wolf, Antonio Salis, Claudio Schifanella, Ravi Reddy Manumachu, Laura Ricci, Marco Beccuti, Laura Antonelli, José Daniel Garcia Sanchez, Stephen L. Scott ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes revised selected papers from the workshops held at 24th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Euro-Par 2018, which took place in Turin, Italy, in August 2018.The 64 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 109 submissions.Euro-Par is an annual, international conference in Europe, covering all aspects of parallel ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book constitutes revised selected papers from the workshops held at 24th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Euro-Par 2018, which took place in Turin, Italy, in August 2018.The 64 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 109 submissions.Euro-Par is an annual, international conference in Europe, covering all aspects of parallel
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Innovations in Instructional Technology

Essays in Honor of M. David Merrill

Edited by J. Michael Spector, Celestia Ohrazda, Andrew Van Schaack, David A. Wiley ...

M. David Merrill has been active in the field of instructional technology for almost 40 years. His contributions range from basic instructional principles and instructional design theory to development and implementation of learning environments. Innovations in Instructional Technology is a collection of original essays written by leading scholars and practitioners who have worked with and been ... Read more

$69.99 USD

M. David Merrill has been active in the field of instructional technology for almost 40 years. His contributions range from basic instructional principles and instructional design theory to development and implementation of learning environments. Innovations in Instructional Technology is a collection of original essays written by leading scholars and practitioners who have worked with and been
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Managing AI Projects

Drive Innovation and Successfully Navigate the Full AI Project Lifecycle

by Malini Jain Runtasewee, Adrián González Sánchez ...

Successfully delivering AI projects requires more than technical expertise—it demands a new kind of project management. Managing AI Projects is your practical guide to leading artificial intelligence initiatives from idea to production. Written by seasoned experts Malini Jain Runtasewee and Adrián González Sánchez, this book blends traditional project management principles with the realities of ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Successfully delivering AI projects requires more than technical expertise—it demands a new kind of project management. Managing AI Projects is your practical guide to leading artificial intelligence initiatives from idea to production. Written by seasoned experts Malini Jain Runtasewee and Adrián González Sánchez, this book blends traditional project management principles with the realities of
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Expert Systems and Geographic Information Systems for Impact Assessment

by Agustin Rodriguez-Bachiller, John Glasson ...

Impact Assessment is becoming part and parcel of an increasing number of development proposals in the UK and Europe. As the practice of Impact Assessment develops it becomes more standardized and good practice starts to be defined. However, the quality of Impact Assessment is still far from satisfactory. Expert Systems and GIS for Impact Assessment ... Read more

$106.99 USD

Impact Assessment is becoming part and parcel of an increasing number of development proposals in the UK and Europe. As the practice of Impact Assessment develops it becomes more standardized and good practice starts to be defined. However, the quality of Impact Assessment is still far from satisfactory. Expert Systems and GIS for Impact Assessment
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Créer des Agents IA avec Claude AI

by Daniel Parker ...

Tu n'as pas besoin de savoir coder. Tu n'as pas besoin d'un background technique. Tu as besoin de ce livre.Les agents d'IA ne sont plus une vision du futur. Ils opèrent en ce moment même au sein des entreprises les plus productives au monde répondant aux questions des clients à 3 heures du matin, rédigeant du contenu pendant que tu dors, qualifiant des prospects avant que tu n'aies bu ton premier ... Read more

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Tu n'as pas besoin de savoir coder. Tu n'as pas besoin d'un background technique. Tu as besoin de ce livre.Les agents d'IA ne sont plus une vision du futur. Ils opèrent en ce moment même au sein des entreprises les plus productives au monde répondant aux questions des clients à 3 heures du matin, rédigeant du contenu pendant que tu dors, qualifiant des prospects avant que tu n'aies bu ton premier
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Crystal Reports 2008: The Complete Reference

by George Peck ...

Series series Osborne Complete Reference Series
Your One-Stop Guide to Enterprise Reporting with Crystal Reports 2008Transform disconnected corporate data into compelling, interactive business intelligence using all of the powerful tools available in Crystal Reports 2008. Through detailed explanations, real-world examples, and expert advice, this comprehensive guide shows you how to create, maintain, and distribute dynamic, visually appealing ... Read more

$56.19 USD

Your One-Stop Guide to Enterprise Reporting with Crystal Reports 2008Transform disconnected corporate data into compelling, interactive business intelligence using all of the powerful tools available in Crystal Reports 2008. Through detailed explanations, real-world examples, and expert advice, this comprehensive guide shows you how to create, maintain, and distribute dynamic, visually appealing
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Mastering Replit

by Khushabu Gupta ...

Unlock the full potential of cloud-based development with "Mastering Replit: The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Coding, Collaboration, and App Development" by Khushabu Gupta. This comprehensive guide walks you through every aspect of using Replit, the revolutionary platform changing the way coders around the world build, collaborate, and deploy software. Whether you're a beginner eager to write your ... Read more

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Unlock the full potential of cloud-based development with "Mastering Replit: The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Coding, Collaboration, and App Development" by Khushabu Gupta. This comprehensive guide walks you through every aspect of using Replit, the revolutionary platform changing the way coders around the world build, collaborate, and deploy software. Whether you're a beginner eager to write your
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Platform Thinking

Read the past. Write the future.

by Daniel Trabucchi, Tommaso Buganza ...

What does platform thinking mean? It is the ability to put platform-based mechanisms at the core of digital business transformations in business.Digital platforms like Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, Booking.com, and many others completely re-shaped the daily life of millions of users. However, many innovation leaders struggle to conceive the significance of their impact. Platform-based business models are ... Read more

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What does platform thinking mean? It is the ability to put platform-based mechanisms at the core of digital business transformations in business.Digital platforms like Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, Booking.com, and many others completely re-shaped the daily life of millions of users. However, many innovation leaders struggle to conceive the significance of their impact. Platform-based business models are
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Cross-Cultural Design

15th International Conference, CCD 2023, Held as Part of the 25th International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Pei-Luen Patrick Rau ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set of CCD 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2023, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This three-volume set of CCD 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2023, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from
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Optimum Python Power Series IV

Unleashing the Potential of Data Science with Machine Learning Techniques

by Shree Shambav ...

Series series OPTIMUM - ALPHA: ANYBODY CAN CODE
Unlocking the Power of Data Science: Mastering Models, Algorithms, and Core Intuition!Welcome to the "OPTIMUM Python Power Series IV," where we embark on an exciting exploration of the vast potential of data science through the mastery of models, algorithms, and core intuition. In this book, we will delve into the world of data science, uncovering the remarkable capabilities that enable us to ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Unlocking the Power of Data Science: Mastering Models, Algorithms, and Core Intuition!Welcome to the "OPTIMUM Python Power Series IV," where we embark on an exciting exploration of the vast potential of data science through the mastery of models, algorithms, and core intuition. In this book, we will delve into the world of data science, uncovering the remarkable capabilities that enable us to
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HCI in Games

7th International Conference, HCI-Games 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings

Edited by Xiaowen Fang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from thousands of submissions.The HCI-Games ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from thousands of submissions.The HCI-Games
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Design, User Experience, and Usability

13th International Conference, DUXU 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part IV

Edited by Aaron Marcus, Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Marcelo M. Soares ...

Series Book 4 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This five-volume set LNCS 14712-14716 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This five-volume set LNCS 14712-14716 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and
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Machine Learning with Python: A Comprehensive Guide with a Practical Example

by MARTIN NEEL ...

Machine learning, often abbreviated as ML, has swiftly risen from a niche topic in computer science to a central pillar in technology, innovation, and everyday life. From chatbots guiding us on websites to recommendation engines suggesting our next favorite movie, machine learning algorithms play an integral role in shaping our digital experiences. As the world generates an increasing volume of ... Read more

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Machine learning, often abbreviated as ML, has swiftly risen from a niche topic in computer science to a central pillar in technology, innovation, and everyday life. From chatbots guiding us on websites to recommendation engines suggesting our next favorite movie, machine learning algorithms play an integral role in shaping our digital experiences. As the world generates an increasing volume of
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Big Data for Enterprise Architects

by Dr Mehmet Yildiz ...

The primary purpose of this unique book is to introduce Big Data solutions and the role of a Big Data Solution Architect in enterprise modernisation and transformation initiatives. The book is specifically designed, as a first of a kind on the market, to serve a specific purpose in mind. I intentionally narrated the book wearing my Big Data Solution Architecture role to provide clarity for the ... Read more

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The primary purpose of this unique book is to introduce Big Data solutions and the role of a Big Data Solution Architect in enterprise modernisation and transformation initiatives. The book is specifically designed, as a first of a kind on the market, to serve a specific purpose in mind. I intentionally narrated the book wearing my Big Data Solution Architecture role to provide clarity for the
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Android Espresso Revealed

Writing Automated UI Tests

by Denys Zelenchuk ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Write Android user interface (UI) tests using Google Espresso for Android. You’ll cover all the major topics of writing functional UI automated tests using the Espresso testing framework, including different ways of running automated tests, architecting test projects in an easy and maintainable way, and using tools which help to implement automated tests with less effort.Android Espresso Revealed ... Read more

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Write Android user interface (UI) tests using Google Espresso for Android. You’ll cover all the major topics of writing functional UI automated tests using the Espresso testing framework, including different ways of running automated tests, architecting test projects in an easy and maintainable way, and using tools which help to implement automated tests with less effort.Android Espresso Revealed
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Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2019

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

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 5 - 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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The Cloud Puzzle Solved: Azure Design Patterns

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

Unravel the complexities of cloud architecture with The Cloud Puzzle Solved: Azure Design Patterns, a comprehensive guide crafted for modern developers, architects, and tech leaders looking to master Microsoft Azure. This book demystifies the vast landscape of Azure by breaking it down into proven design patterns that solve real-world problems with clarity and precision.Whether you're designing ... Read more

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Unravel the complexities of cloud architecture with The Cloud Puzzle Solved: Azure Design Patterns, a comprehensive guide crafted for modern developers, architects, and tech leaders looking to master Microsoft Azure. This book demystifies the vast landscape of Azure by breaking it down into proven design patterns that solve real-world problems with clarity and precision.Whether you're designing
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The Analytics Operating System

Teams, Governance, and the Path to AI

by Fatima Soomro ...

AI won't fix weak data foundations; your teams and processes will.In The Analytics Operating System: Teams, Governance, and the Path to AI, Fatima Soomro reveals why analytics and AI initiatives often fail and how to make yours succeed. Drawing on more than a decade in corporate data environments, she shows how durable success depends on operating models, team alignment, and clear decision ... Read more

$2.99 USD

AI won't fix weak data foundations; your teams and processes will.In The Analytics Operating System: Teams, Governance, and the Path to AI, Fatima Soomro reveals why analytics and AI initiatives often fail and how to make yours succeed. Drawing on more than a decade in corporate data environments, she shows how durable success depends on operating models, team alignment, and clear decision
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