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Transactions on Large-Scale Data- and Knowledge-Centered Systems XLII

Edited by Abdelkader Hameurlain, Roland Wagner ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The LNCS journal Transactions on Large-Scale Data- and Knowledge-Centered Systems focuses on data management, knowledge discovery, and knowledge processing, which are core and hot topics in computer science. Since the 1990s, the Internet has become the main driving force behind application development in all domains. An increase in the demand for resource sharing across different sites connected ... Read more

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The LNCS journal Transactions on Large-Scale Data- and Knowledge-Centered Systems focuses on data management, knowledge discovery, and knowledge processing, which are core and hot topics in computer science. Since the 1990s, the Internet has become the main driving force behind application development in all domains. An increase in the demand for resource sharing across different sites connected
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Hands-On Predictive Analytics with Python

Master the complete predictive analytics process, from problem definition to model deployment

by Alvaro Fuentes ...

Step-by-step guide to build high performing predictive applications Key FeaturesUse the Python data analytics ecosystem to implement end-to-end predictive analytics projectsExplore advanced predictive modeling algorithms with an emphasis on theory with intuitive explanationsLearn to deploy a predictive model's results as an interactive applicationBook DescriptionPredictive analytics is an applied ... Read more

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Step-by-step guide to build high performing predictive applications Key FeaturesUse the Python data analytics ecosystem to implement end-to-end predictive analytics projectsExplore advanced predictive modeling algorithms with an emphasis on theory with intuitive explanationsLearn to deploy a predictive model's results as an interactive applicationBook DescriptionPredictive analytics is an applied
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New Developments in Legal Reasoning and Logic

From Ancient Law to Modern Legal Systems

Edited by Shahid Rahman, Matthias Armgardt, Hans Christian Nordtveit Kvernenes ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book intends to unite studies in different fields related to the development of the relations between logic, law and legal reasoning. Combining historical and philosophical studies on legal reasoning in Civil and Common Law, and on the often neglected Arabic and Talmudic traditions of jurisprudence, this project unites these areas with recent technical developments in computer science.This ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book intends to unite studies in different fields related to the development of the relations between logic, law and legal reasoning. Combining historical and philosophical studies on legal reasoning in Civil and Common Law, and on the often neglected Arabic and Talmudic traditions of jurisprudence, this project unites these areas with recent technical developments in computer science.This
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MySQL Workbench: Data Modeling & Development

by Michael McLaughlin ...

Series series Oracle Press
The only Oracle Press guide to MySQL Workbench explains how to design and model MySQL databases. MySQL Workbench Data Modeling and Development helps developers learn how to effectively use this powerful product for database modeling, reverse engineering, and interaction with the database without writing SQL statements. MySQL Workbench is a graphical user interface that can be used to create and ... Read more

$40.99 USD

The only Oracle Press guide to MySQL Workbench explains how to design and model MySQL databases. MySQL Workbench Data Modeling and Development helps developers learn how to effectively use this powerful product for database modeling, reverse engineering, and interaction with the database without writing SQL statements. MySQL Workbench is a graphical user interface that can be used to create and
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

12th International Conference, ICIRA 2019, Shenyang, China, August 8–11, 2019, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Haibin Yu, Jinguo Liu, Lianqing Liu, Zhaojie Ju, Yuwang Liu, Dalin Zhou ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The volume set LNAI 11740 until LNAI 11745 constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2019, held in Shenyang, China, in August 2019.The total of 378 full and 25 short papers presented in these proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 522 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The volume set LNAI 11740 until LNAI 11745 constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2019, held in Shenyang, China, in August 2019.The total of 378 full and 25 short papers presented in these proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 522 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows:Part I:
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Deep Learning with R Cookbook

Over 45 unique recipes to delve into neural network techniques using R 3.5.x

by Swarna Gupta, Rehan Ali Ansari, Dipayan Sarkar ...

Tackle the complex challenges faced while building end-to-end deep learning models using modern R librariesKey FeaturesUnderstand the intricacies of R deep learning packages to perform a range of deep learning tasksImplement deep learning techniques and algorithms for real-world use casesExplore various state-of-the-art techniques for fine-tuning neural network modelsBook DescriptionDeep learning ... Read more

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Tackle the complex challenges faced while building end-to-end deep learning models using modern R librariesKey FeaturesUnderstand the intricacies of R deep learning packages to perform a range of deep learning tasksImplement deep learning techniques and algorithms for real-world use casesExplore various state-of-the-art techniques for fine-tuning neural network modelsBook DescriptionDeep learning
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Erfolgreiche Spieleentwicklung

Water-, Terrain- und GUI-Rendering mit OpenGL

by Alexander Rudolph ...

Series Book 136 - shortcuts
Realistische Echtzeitwassereffekte, die Erzeugung von Oberflächendetails und eine intuitive Spielsteuerung sind Thema dieses shortcuts. Mit realistischen Echtzeitwassereffekten können Sie für den berüchtigten Wow-Effekt in der Spielercommunity sorgen. Kapitel 1 dieses shortcuts widmet sich dem Water-Rendering und zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie 3-D-Wellen, Spiegelungen auf der Wasseroberfläche, Schaumkronen ... Read more

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Realistische Echtzeitwassereffekte, die Erzeugung von Oberflächendetails und eine intuitive Spielsteuerung sind Thema dieses shortcuts. Mit realistischen Echtzeitwassereffekten können Sie für den berüchtigten Wow-Effekt in der Spielercommunity sorgen. Kapitel 1 dieses shortcuts widmet sich dem Water-Rendering und zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie 3-D-Wellen, Spiegelungen auf der Wasseroberfläche, Schaumkronen
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Google Wave: Up and Running

by Andres Ferrate ...

Catch Google Wave, the revolutionary Internet protocol and web service that lets you communicate and collaborate in realtime. With this book, you'll understand how Google Wave integrates email, instant messaging (IM), wiki, and social networking functionality into a powerful and extensible platform. You'll also learn how to use its features, customize its functions, and build sophisticated ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Catch Google Wave, the revolutionary Internet protocol and web service that lets you communicate and collaborate in realtime. With this book, you'll understand how Google Wave integrates email, instant messaging (IM), wiki, and social networking functionality into a powerful and extensible platform. You'll also learn how to use its features, customize its functions, and build sophisticated
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Medieninnovationen AR und VR

Erfolgsfaktoren für die Entwicklung von Experiences

by Elle Langer ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Augmented und Virtual Reality sind Medieninnovationen mit spezifischen Merkmalen. Sie erzeugen beim Nutzer eine Immersion, da der Nutzer in das Medium und seine 360° Umgebung hineintaucht.Um erfolgreich Inhalte und Anwendungen für AR und VR zu entwickeln, müssen psychologische Wirkungsweisen, die Besonderheiten der 360° Umgebung, die Geschichte und die Art der Mediennutzug mit den Bedürfnissen und ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Augmented und Virtual Reality sind Medieninnovationen mit spezifischen Merkmalen. Sie erzeugen beim Nutzer eine Immersion, da der Nutzer in das Medium und seine 360° Umgebung hineintaucht.Um erfolgreich Inhalte und Anwendungen für AR und VR zu entwickeln, müssen psychologische Wirkungsweisen, die Besonderheiten der 360° Umgebung, die Geschichte und die Art der Mediennutzug mit den Bedürfnissen und
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JavaServer Faces

Building Web-based User Interfaces

by Hans Bergsten ...

JavaServer Faces, or JSF, brings a component-based model to web application development that's similar to the model that's been used in standalone GUI applications for years. The technology builds on the experience gained from Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and numerous commercial and open source web application frameworks that simplify the development process.In JavaServer Faces, developers ... Read more

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JavaServer Faces, or JSF, brings a component-based model to web application development that's similar to the model that's been used in standalone GUI applications for years. The technology builds on the experience gained from Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and numerous commercial and open source web application frameworks that simplify the development process.In JavaServer Faces, developers
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Artificial Intelligence for Customer Relationship Management

Keeping Customers Informed

by Boris Galitsky ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This research monograph brings AI to the field of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to make a customer experience with a product or service smart and enjoyable. AI is here to help customers to get a refund for a canceled flight, unfreeze a banking account or get a health test result. Today, CRM has evolved from storing and analyzing customers’ data to predicting and understanding their ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This research monograph brings AI to the field of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to make a customer experience with a product or service smart and enjoyable. AI is here to help customers to get a refund for a canceled flight, unfreeze a banking account or get a health test result. Today, CRM has evolved from storing and analyzing customers’ data to predicting and understanding their
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Emotion in Video Game Soundtracking

Edited by Duncan Williams, Newton Lee ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents an overview of the emerging field of emotion in videogame soundtracking. The emotional impact of music has been well-documented, particularly when used to enhance the impact of a multimodal experience, such as combining images with audio as found in the videogames industry. Soundtracking videogames presents a unique challenge compared to traditional composition (for example film ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book presents an overview of the emerging field of emotion in videogame soundtracking. The emotional impact of music has been well-documented, particularly when used to enhance the impact of a multimodal experience, such as combining images with audio as found in the videogames industry. Soundtracking videogames presents a unique challenge compared to traditional composition (for example film
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Pandas Brain Teasers

Exercise Your Mind

by Miki Tebeka ...

This book contains 25 short programs that will challenge your understanding of Pandas. Like any big project, the Pandas developers had to make some design decisions that at times seem surprising. This book uses those quirks as a teaching opportunity. By understanding the gaps in your knowledge, you'll become better at what you do. Some of the teasers are from the author's experience shipping bugs ... Read more

$13.99 USD

This book contains 25 short programs that will challenge your understanding of Pandas. Like any big project, the Pandas developers had to make some design decisions that at times seem surprising. This book uses those quirks as a teaching opportunity. By understanding the gaps in your knowledge, you'll become better at what you do. Some of the teasers are from the author's experience shipping bugs
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Sensor-Based Activity Recognition and Artificial Intelligence

9th International Workshop, iWOAR 2024, Potsdam, Germany, September 26–27, 2024, Proceedings

Edited by Orhan Konak, Bert Arnrich, Gerald Bieber, Arjan Kuijper, Sebastian Fudickar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Sensor-Based Activity Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, iWOAR 2024, held in Potsdam, Germany, during September 26–27, 2024.The 15 full papers and 4 short papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. These papers have been categorized into the following topical sections: Advances in ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Sensor-Based Activity Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, iWOAR 2024, held in Potsdam, Germany, during September 26–27, 2024.The 15 full papers and 4 short papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. These papers have been categorized into the following topical sections: Advances in
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Modernizing Oracle Tuxedo Applications with Python

A practical guide to using Oracle Tuxedo in the 21st century

by Aivars Kalvans ...

Learn Tuxedo by developing solutions in Python for real-world problemsKey FeaturesUnderstand Tuxedo through a modern lens by experimenting with Python codeBoost your productivity by using Python programming to perform common Tuxedo programming tasksManage real-world integration tasks with small Python programsBook DescriptionDespite being developed in the 1980s, Oracle Tuxedo still runs a ... Read more

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Learn Tuxedo by developing solutions in Python for real-world problemsKey FeaturesUnderstand Tuxedo through a modern lens by experimenting with Python codeBoost your productivity by using Python programming to perform common Tuxedo programming tasksManage real-world integration tasks with small Python programsBook DescriptionDespite being developed in the 1980s, Oracle Tuxedo still runs a
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Human-Centric Smart Computing

Proceedings of ICHCSC 2022

Edited by Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, Jyoti Sekhar Banerjee, Mario Köppen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the First International Conference on Human-Centric Smart Computing (ICHCSC 2022), organized by the University of Engineering and Management, Jaipur, India, on 27–29 April 2022. The topics covered in the book are human-centric computing, hyper connectivity, and data science. The book presents innovative work by leading academics, ... Read more

$242.99 USD

This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the First International Conference on Human-Centric Smart Computing (ICHCSC 2022), organized by the University of Engineering and Management, Jaipur, India, on 27–29 April 2022. The topics covered in the book are human-centric computing, hyper connectivity, and data science. The book presents innovative work by leading academics,
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The AI Leadership Code: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization

by kh Louglaib ...

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: 73% of Fortune 500 CEOs Will Be Replaced by 2027. Will You Be Ready—or Replaced?"The AI Leadership Code: Build a Future-Ready Organization in 90 Days"AI is replacing CEOs who can't adapt—but it won't replace leaders who know how to orchestrate it.This book gives non-technical executives 8 proven dimensions to transform their teams into AI-powered, future-ready organizations: ... Read more

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⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: 73% of Fortune 500 CEOs Will Be Replaced by 2027. Will You Be Ready—or Replaced?"The AI Leadership Code: Build a Future-Ready Organization in 90 Days"AI is replacing CEOs who can't adapt—but it won't replace leaders who know how to orchestrate it.This book gives non-technical executives 8 proven dimensions to transform their teams into AI-powered, future-ready organizations:
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Data Storage and Management in IoT: A Practical Approach for Learning

by MICHAEL OMOYIBO ...

Data Storage and Management in IoT: A Practical Approach for Learning focuses on the challenges and methodologies related to storing and managing the vast amounts of data generated by Internet of Things devices. This approach emphasises practical strategies for handling data influx, ensuring scalability, and maintaining data integrity.In contrast, traditional data storage often relies on ... Read more

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Data Storage and Management in IoT: A Practical Approach for Learning focuses on the challenges and methodologies related to storing and managing the vast amounts of data generated by Internet of Things devices. This approach emphasises practical strategies for handling data influx, ensuring scalability, and maintaining data integrity.In contrast, traditional data storage often relies on
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The Blender Python API

Precision 3D Modeling and Add-on Development

by Chris Conlan ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Understand Blender's Python API to allow for precision 3D modeling and add-on development. Follow detailed guidance on how to create precise geometries, complex texture mappings, optimized renderings, and much more.This book is a detailed, user-friendly guide to understanding and using Blender’s Python API for programmers and 3D artists. Blender is a popular open source 3D modeling software used ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Understand Blender's Python API to allow for precision 3D modeling and add-on development. Follow detailed guidance on how to create precise geometries, complex texture mappings, optimized renderings, and much more.This book is a detailed, user-friendly guide to understanding and using Blender’s Python API for programmers and 3D artists. Blender is a popular open source 3D modeling software used
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Advances in The Human Side of Service Engineering

Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on The Human Side of Service Engineering, July 27-31, 2016, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA

Edited by Tareq Z. Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book explores the different ways in which human-factors engineering influences organizations’ and enterprises’ well-being and competitiveness. It covers a wealth of interrelated topics such as service engineering, service science, human-computer interaction, service usability, attitude and opinion assessment, servicescape design and evaluation, and training for service delivery. Further ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book explores the different ways in which human-factors engineering influences organizations’ and enterprises’ well-being and competitiveness. It covers a wealth of interrelated topics such as service engineering, service science, human-computer interaction, service usability, attitude and opinion assessment, servicescape design and evaluation, and training for service delivery. Further
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Perl 6 Fundamentals

A Primer with Examples, Projects, and Case Studies

by Moritz Lenz ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain the skills to begin developing Perl 6 applications from the ground up in this hands-on compact book, which includes a foreword from Larry Wall, creator of Perl. You’ll learn enough to get started building with Perl 6, using Perl 6’s gradual typing, handy object orientation features, powerful parsing capabilities, and human-usable concurrency. After a short introduction, each chapter develops ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Gain the skills to begin developing Perl 6 applications from the ground up in this hands-on compact book, which includes a foreword from Larry Wall, creator of Perl. You’ll learn enough to get started building with Perl 6, using Perl 6’s gradual typing, handy object orientation features, powerful parsing capabilities, and human-usable concurrency. After a short introduction, each chapter develops
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Human-Computer Interaction. Interaction Technologies

20th International Conference, HCI International 2018, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 15–20, 2018, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 3 volume-set LNCS 10901, 10902 + 10903 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2018, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in July 2018.The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters included in the 30 HCII 2018 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 4346 submissions.HCI 2018 includes a total of 145 papers; ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The 3 volume-set LNCS 10901, 10902 + 10903 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2018, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in July 2018.The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters included in the 30 HCII 2018 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 4346 submissions.HCI 2018 includes a total of 145 papers;
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Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: Cognition and Design

14th International Conference, EPCE 2017, Held as Part of HCI International 2017, Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 9-14, 2017, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Don Harris ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2017, held in Vancouver, Canada, in July 2017. HCII 2017 received a total of 4340 submissions, of which 1228 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process. The papers thoroughly cover the entire field of Human-Computer Interaction, addressing ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2017, held in Vancouver, Canada, in July 2017. HCII 2017 received a total of 4340 submissions, of which 1228 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process. The papers thoroughly cover the entire field of Human-Computer Interaction, addressing
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HCI International 2016 – Posters' Extended Abstracts

18th International Conference, HCI International 2016, Toronto, Canada, July 17-22, 2016, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This is the first volume of the two-volume set (CCIS 617 and CCIS 618) that contains extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, held in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016.The total of 1287 papers and 186 posters presented at the HCII 2016 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 4354 submissions. These ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This is the first volume of the two-volume set (CCIS 617 and CCIS 618) that contains extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, held in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016.The total of 1287 papers and 186 posters presented at the HCII 2016 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 4354 submissions. These
... Read more

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