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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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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
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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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Mastering Data Mining with Python - Find patterns hidden in your data

Find patterns hidden in your data

by Megan Squire ...

Learn how to create more powerful data mining applications with this comprehensive Python guide to advance data analytics techniquesKey Features\[\*\] Dive deeper into data mining with Python – don’t be complacent, sharpen your skills!\[\*\] From the most common elements of data mining to cutting-edge techniques, we’ve got you covered for any data-related challenge\[\*\]Become a more fluent and ... Read more

$41.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to create more powerful data mining applications with this comprehensive Python guide to advance data analytics techniquesKey Features\[\*\] Dive deeper into data mining with Python – don’t be complacent, sharpen your skills!\[\*\] From the most common elements of data mining to cutting-edge techniques, we’ve got you covered for any data-related challenge\[\*\]Become a more fluent and
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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
Network and Parallel Computing

20th IFIP WG 10.3 International Conference, NPC 2024, Haikou, China, December 7–8, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Xu Chen, Geyong Min, Deke Guo, Xia Xie, Lingjun Pu ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two part LNCS 15227 and 15528 volumes constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 10.3 International Conference on Network and Parallel Computing, NPC 2024, which was held in Haikou, China, during December 7–8, 2024.The 76 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 200 submissions. They are organized according to the following topics:Part-I : High ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This two part LNCS 15227 and 15528 volumes constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 10.3 International Conference on Network and Parallel Computing, NPC 2024, which was held in Haikou, China, during December 7–8, 2024.The 76 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 200 submissions. They are organized according to the following topics:Part-I : High
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The Rise of the Silent Machines

by Denny, Dennis DeLaurier ...

IntroductionThe Rise of the Silent MachinesBy Dennis DeLaurierThey said artificial intelligence would save us.But what if it was designed to replace us?The Rise of the Silent Machines is a gripping exposé of how AI is quietly taking over every aspect of our lives — not just our jobs, but our identities, our decisions, our memories, our freedom, and even our sense of reality.From predi... ... Read more

$2.95 USD

IntroductionThe Rise of the Silent MachinesBy Dennis DeLaurierThey said artificial intelligence would save us.But what if it was designed to replace us?The Rise of the Silent Machines is a gripping exposé of how AI is quietly taking over every aspect of our lives — not just our jobs, but our identities, our decisions, our memories, our freedom, and even our sense of reality.From predi...
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Migrating from Drupal to Backdrop

by Todd Tomlinson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Migrate an existing Drupal 6 or 7 website to Backdrop and discover why you should consider using Backdrop when building a new website. You'll learn what Backdrop is, how to install and configure Backdrop, and create and manage content. Migrating from Drupal to Backdrop focuses on the user who is responsible for building, maintaining, and managing an organization's website and who is interested in ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Migrate an existing Drupal 6 or 7 website to Backdrop and discover why you should consider using Backdrop when building a new website. You'll learn what Backdrop is, how to install and configure Backdrop, and create and manage content. Migrating from Drupal to Backdrop focuses on the user who is responsible for building, maintaining, and managing an organization's website and who is interested in
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Social Computing and Social Media

8th International Conference, SCSM 2016, Held as Part of HCI International 2016, Toronto, ON, Canada, July 17–22, 2016. Proceedings

Edited by Gabriele Meiselwitz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, held in Toronto, ON, Canada, in July 2016. The total of 1287 papers and 186 posters presented at the HCII 2016 conferences were carefully reviewed and selected from 4354 ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, held in Toronto, ON, Canada, in July 2016. The total of 1287 papers and 186 posters presented at the HCII 2016 conferences were carefully reviewed and selected from 4354
... Read more
Human-Computer Interaction. Design and User Experience

Thematic Area, HCI 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 12181, 12182, and 12183 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020.*A total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2020 proceedings from a total of 6326 ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The three-volume set LNCS 12181, 12182, and 12183 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020.*A total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2020 proceedings from a total of 6326
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Analyzing Emotion in Spontaneous Speech

by Rupayan Chakraborty, Meghna Pandharipande, Sunil Kumar Kopparapu ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book captures the current challenges in automatic recognition of emotion in spontaneous speech and makes an effort to explain, elaborate, and propose possible solutions. Intelligent human–computer interaction (iHCI) systems thrive on several technologies like automatic speech recognition (ASR); speaker identification; language identification; image and video recognition; affect/mood/emotion ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book captures the current challenges in automatic recognition of emotion in spontaneous speech and makes an effort to explain, elaborate, and propose possible solutions. Intelligent human–computer interaction (iHCI) systems thrive on several technologies like automatic speech recognition (ASR); speaker identification; language identification; image and video recognition; affect/mood/emotion
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Alexa Skills Projects

Build exciting projects with Amazon Alexa and integrate it with Internet of Things

by Madhur Bhargava ...

Get up and running with the fundamentals of Amazon Alexa and build exciting IoT projectsKey FeaturesGain hands-on experience of working with Amazon Echo and AlexaBuild exciting IoT projects using Amazon EchoLearn about voice-enabled smart devicesBook DescriptionAmazon Echo is a smart speaker developed by Amazon, which connects to Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service and is entirely controlled by voice ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get up and running with the fundamentals of Amazon Alexa and build exciting IoT projectsKey FeaturesGain hands-on experience of working with Amazon Echo and AlexaBuild exciting IoT projects using Amazon EchoLearn about voice-enabled smart devicesBook DescriptionAmazon Echo is a smart speaker developed by Amazon, which connects to Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service and is entirely controlled by voice
... Read more
Human-Computer Interaction. Recognition and Interaction Technologies

Thematic Area, HCI 2019, Held as Part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, Orlando, FL, USA, July 26–31, 2019, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 3 volume-set LNCS 11566, 11567 + 11568 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2019, which took place in Orlando, Florida, USA, in July 2019.A total of 1274 papers and 209 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2019 proceedings from a total of 5029 submissions ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The 3 volume-set LNCS 11566, 11567 + 11568 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2019, which took place in Orlando, Florida, USA, in July 2019.A total of 1274 papers and 209 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2019 proceedings from a total of 5029 submissions
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MACHINES LEARNING FOR BEGINNERS

A Beginner's Guide to the World of Machine Learning (2023)

by BOBBY FOSTER ...

"Machines Learning for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the World of Machine Learning" is your essential handbook for stepping into the realm of machine learning with confidence. This beginner-friendly book provides a solid foundation in machine learning concepts, making complex ideas accessible to anyone eager to explore this cutting-edge field.Inside this introductory guide, you'll uncover ... Read more

$7.99 USD

"Machines Learning for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the World of Machine Learning" is your essential handbook for stepping into the realm of machine learning with confidence. This beginner-friendly book provides a solid foundation in machine learning concepts, making complex ideas accessible to anyone eager to explore this cutting-edge field.Inside this introductory guide, you'll uncover
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Tally ERP 9 (Power Of Simplicity)

by Shraddha Singh ...

Tally.ERP 9 is the latest ERP offering of the Tally software series. This book gives you an in-depth knowledge of working with Tally.ERP 9 in a precise and easy to understand language with lots of examples and illustrations. It begins with the basic concepts of accounting so that the beginners in this field can get the desired knowledge before laying their hands on Tally.ERP 9. All the topics from ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Tally.ERP 9 is the latest ERP offering of the Tally software series. This book gives you an in-depth knowledge of working with Tally.ERP 9 in a precise and easy to understand language with lots of examples and illustrations. It begins with the basic concepts of accounting so that the beginners in this field can get the desired knowledge before laying their hands on Tally.ERP 9. All the topics from
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Intelligent Automation in Digital Transformation Strategy

Building IA Programs in the Agentic AI Era

by Jonathan Hardy ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Harness the full potential of Intelligent Automation (IA) to transform your businesses, stay competitive, and navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape. This book is a comprehensive guide for business leaders, executives, and automation professionals, exploring how Intelligent Automation (IA) has evolved from traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to become a powerful catalyst ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Harness the full potential of Intelligent Automation (IA) to transform your businesses, stay competitive, and navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape. This book is a comprehensive guide for business leaders, executives, and automation professionals, exploring how Intelligent Automation (IA) has evolved from traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to become a powerful catalyst
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AI Unveiled: A Comprehensive Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

by Amin Ahmad ...

"AI Unveiled: A Comprehensive Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" is an enlightening journey into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) for readers seeking to establish a strong foundation in this transformative field. This comprehensive ebook provides a thorough overview of AI, its definition, history, and core concepts, catering to beginners and enthusiasts alike.Through 50 thoughtfully ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"AI Unveiled: A Comprehensive Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" is an enlightening journey into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) for readers seeking to establish a strong foundation in this transformative field. This comprehensive ebook provides a thorough overview of AI, its definition, history, and core concepts, catering to beginners and enthusiasts alike.Through 50 thoughtfully
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Deep Learning for Healthcare Services

by Parma Nand, Vishal Jain, Dac Nhuong Le, Jyotir Moy Chatterjee, Ramani Kannan, Abhishek S. Verma ...

Series Book 2 - IoT and Big Data Analytics
This book highlights the applications of deep learning algorithms in implementing big data and IoT enabled smart solutions to treat and care for terminally ill patients. It presents 5 concise chapters showing how these technologies can empower the conventional doctor patient relationship in a more dynamic, transparent, and personalized manner. The key topics covered in this book include:- The Role ... Read more

$28.09 USD

This book highlights the applications of deep learning algorithms in implementing big data and IoT enabled smart solutions to treat and care for terminally ill patients. It presents 5 concise chapters showing how these technologies can empower the conventional doctor patient relationship in a more dynamic, transparent, and personalized manner. The key topics covered in this book include:- The Role
... Read more
Desenvolvimento De Aplicativos Android Curso Para Iniciantes

by Jideon F Marques ...

Neste exemplo especial, vamos definir nosso Android Development Studio IDE, fazer nosso primeiro aplicativo Android e descobrir o mundo Android Development da maneira mais fácil possível. O mundo do desenvolvimento móvel pode ser muito divertido, porque os resultados diretos que vemos ao criar nosso próprio aplicativo podem ser altamente motivadores e recompensadores. ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Neste exemplo especial, vamos definir nosso Android Development Studio IDE, fazer nosso primeiro aplicativo Android e descobrir o mundo Android Development da maneira mais fácil possível. O mundo do desenvolvimento móvel pode ser muito divertido, porque os resultados diretos que vemos ao criar nosso próprio aplicativo podem ser altamente motivadores e recompensadores.
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Knowledge Science – Fallstudien

Wie mit Künstlicher Intelligenz die Wissenssicherung und -nutzung im Unternehmen unterstützt wird

Edited by Carsten Lanquillon, Sigurd Schacht ...

Der Arbeitsplatz der Zukunft wird immer stärker durch die Wissensarbeit geprägt. Knowledge Science beschäftigt sich mit Konzepten, Methoden und Prozessen zur systematischen Erzeugung, Extraktion, Speicherung und Bereitstellung von Wissen zur Lösung von Problemen und lässt sich somit dem Wissensmanagement zuordnen. Kognitive Assistenten sorgen dafür, das richtige Wissen zur richtigen Zeit in der ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Der Arbeitsplatz der Zukunft wird immer stärker durch die Wissensarbeit geprägt. Knowledge Science beschäftigt sich mit Konzepten, Methoden und Prozessen zur systematischen Erzeugung, Extraktion, Speicherung und Bereitstellung von Wissen zur Lösung von Problemen und lässt sich somit dem Wissensmanagement zuordnen. Kognitive Assistenten sorgen dafür, das richtige Wissen zur richtigen Zeit in der
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Inductive Logic Programming

30th International Conference, ILP 2021, Virtual Event, October 25–27, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Nikos Katzouris, Alexander Artikis ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Inductive Logic Programming, ILP 2021, held in October 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.The 16 papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. Inductive Logic Programming (ILP) is a subfield of machine learning, which ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Inductive Logic Programming, ILP 2021, held in October 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.The 16 papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. Inductive Logic Programming (ILP) is a subfield of machine learning, which
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Pro DevOps with Google Cloud Platform

With Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes

by Pierluigi Riti ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Use DevOps principles with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to develop applications and services. This book builds chapter by chapter to a complete real-life scenario, explaining how to build, monitor, and maintain a complete application using DevOps in practice.Starting with core DevOps concepts, continuous integration, and continuous delivery, you’ll cover common tools including Jenkins, Docker, and ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Use DevOps principles with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to develop applications and services. This book builds chapter by chapter to a complete real-life scenario, explaining how to build, monitor, and maintain a complete application using DevOps in practice.Starting with core DevOps concepts, continuous integration, and continuous delivery, you’ll cover common tools including Jenkins, Docker, and
... Read more

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