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Practical Synthetic Data Generation

Balancing Privacy and the Broad Availability of Data

by Khaled El Emam, Lucy Mosquera, Richard Hoptroff ...

Building and testing machine learning models requires access to large and diverse data. But where can you find usable datasets without running into privacy issues? This practical book introduces techniques for generating synthetic data—fake data generated from real data—so you can perform secondary analysis to do research, understand customer behaviors, develop new products, or generate new ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

Building and testing machine learning models requires access to large and diverse data. But where can you find usable datasets without running into privacy issues? This practical book introduces techniques for generating synthetic data—fake data generated from real data—so you can perform secondary analysis to do research, understand customer behaviors, develop new products, or generate new
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Building Machine Learning Pipelines

by Hannes Hapke, Catherine Nelson ...

Companies are spending billions on machine learning projects, but it’s money wasted if the models can’t be deployed effectively. In this practical guide, Hannes Hapke and Catherine Nelson walk you through the steps of automating a machine learning pipeline using the TensorFlow ecosystem. You’ll learn the techniques and tools that will cut deployment time from days to minutes, so that you can focus ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Companies are spending billions on machine learning projects, but it’s money wasted if the models can’t be deployed effectively. In this practical guide, Hannes Hapke and Catherine Nelson walk you through the steps of automating a machine learning pipeline using the TensorFlow ecosystem. You’ll learn the techniques and tools that will cut deployment time from days to minutes, so that you can focus
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Cognitive Computing with IBM Watson

Build smart applications using artificial intelligence as a service

by Tanmay Bakshi, Robert High ...

Understand, design, and create cognitive applications using Watson's suite of APIsKey FeaturesWork with IBM Watson APIs to build efficient and powerful cognitive appsBuild smart apps to carry out different sets of activities with the help of real-world use casesGet well-versed with the best practices of IBM Watson and implement them in your daily workBook DescriptionCognitive computing is rapidly ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand, design, and create cognitive applications using Watson's suite of APIsKey FeaturesWork with IBM Watson APIs to build efficient and powerful cognitive appsBuild smart apps to carry out different sets of activities with the help of real-world use casesGet well-versed with the best practices of IBM Watson and implement them in your daily workBook DescriptionCognitive computing is rapidly
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Digital Archaeology

Bridging Method and Theory

Edited by Patrick Daly, Thomas L. Evans ...

The use of computers in archaeology is entering a new phase of unparalleled development, moving on from a specialist methodology on the margins to a powerful practical and analytical tool used across all areas of archaeological interest. With a thorough examination of the ways in which both everyday and cutting-edge technologies can be used to inform and enhance traditional methods, this book ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

The use of computers in archaeology is entering a new phase of unparalleled development, moving on from a specialist methodology on the margins to a powerful practical and analytical tool used across all areas of archaeological interest. With a thorough examination of the ways in which both everyday and cutting-edge technologies can be used to inform and enhance traditional methods, this book
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R Machine Learning By Example

Understand the fundamentals of machine learning with R and build your own dynamic algorithms to tackle complicated real-world problems successfully

by Raghav Bali ...

Understand the fundamentals of machine learning with R and build your own dynamic algorithms to tackle complicated real-world problems successfully Key Features\[\*\] Get to grips with the concepts of machine learning through exciting real-world examples\[\*\] Visualize and solve complex problems by using power-packed R constructs and its robust packages for machine learning\[\*\] Learn to build ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand the fundamentals of machine learning with R and build your own dynamic algorithms to tackle complicated real-world problems successfully Key Features\[\*\] Get to grips with the concepts of machine learning through exciting real-world examples\[\*\] Visualize and solve complex problems by using power-packed R constructs and its robust packages for machine learning\[\*\] Learn to build
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Feature Engineering for Machine Learning

Principles and Techniques for Data Scientists

by Alice Zheng, Amanda Casari ...

Feature engineering is a crucial step in the machine-learning pipeline, yet this topic is rarely examined on its own. With this practical book, you’ll learn techniques for extracting and transforming features—the numeric representations of raw data—into formats for machine-learning models. Each chapter guides you through a single data problem, such as how to represent text or image data. Together, ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

Feature engineering is a crucial step in the machine-learning pipeline, yet this topic is rarely examined on its own. With this practical book, you’ll learn techniques for extracting and transforming features—the numeric representations of raw data—into formats for machine-learning models. Each chapter guides you through a single data problem, such as how to represent text or image data. Together,
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XSLT Cookbook

Solutions and Examples for XML and XSLT Developers

by Sal Mangano ...

Forget those funky robot toys that were all the rage in the '80s, XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Transformations) is the ultimate transformer. This powerful language is expert at transforming XML documents into PDF files, HTML documents, JPEG files--virtually anything your heart desires. As useful as XSLT is, though, most people have a difficult time learning its many peculiarities. And now Version 2 ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

Forget those funky robot toys that were all the rage in the '80s, XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Transformations) is the ultimate transformer. This powerful language is expert at transforming XML documents into PDF files, HTML documents, JPEG files--virtually anything your heart desires. As useful as XSLT is, though, most people have a difficult time learning its many peculiarities. And now Version 2
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Data Visualization in Excel

A Guide for Beginners, Intermediates, and Wonks

by Jonathan Schwabish ...

Series series AK Peters Visualization Series
This enhanced version includes video content to provide a greater understanding of the text. This consists of five videos by the author explaining topics including conditional formatting, combining charts, tables, and exporting content from Excel. ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

This enhanced version includes video content to provide a greater understanding of the text. This consists of five videos by the author explaining topics including conditional formatting, combining charts, tables, and exporting content from Excel.
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Natural Language Processing with PyTorch

Build Intelligent Language Applications Using Deep Learning

by Delip Rao, Brian McMahan ...

Natural Language Processing (NLP) provides boundless opportunities for solving problems in artificial intelligence, making products such as Amazon Alexa and Google Translate possible. If you’re a developer or data scientist new to NLP and deep learning, this practical guide shows you how to apply these methods using PyTorch, a Python-based deep learning library.Authors Delip Rao and Brian McMahon ... Read more

$85.99 CAD

Natural Language Processing (NLP) provides boundless opportunities for solving problems in artificial intelligence, making products such as Amazon Alexa and Google Translate possible. If you’re a developer or data scientist new to NLP and deep learning, this practical guide shows you how to apply these methods using PyTorch, a Python-based deep learning library.Authors Delip Rao and Brian McMahon
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SQL Programming & Database Management For Noobee

by Kishor Sarkar ...

Do you want to understand how to manage databases without getting overwhelmed by complicated jargon?If so, "SQL Programming & Database Management For Noobee" by Kishor Sarkar is the book for you! It breaks down the fundamental elements that are essential to make you a confident SQL programmer and proficient in Database Management.SQL is a software language that is powerful yet simple, flexible, ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to understand how to manage databases without getting overwhelmed by complicated jargon?If so, "SQL Programming & Database Management For Noobee" by Kishor Sarkar is the book for you! It breaks down the fundamental elements that are essential to make you a confident SQL programmer and proficient in Database Management.SQL is a software language that is powerful yet simple, flexible,
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Beginning Data Science with Python and Jupyter

Use powerful industry-standard tools within Jupyter and the Python ecosystem to unlock new, actionable insights from your data

by Alex Galea ...

Getting started with data science doesn t have to be an uphill battle. This step-by-step guide is ideal for beginners who know a little Python and are looking for a quick, fast-paced introduction.Key FeaturesGet up and running with the Jupyter ecosystem and some example datasetsLearn about key machine learning concepts like SVM, KNN classifiers and Random ForestsDiscover how you can use web ... Read more

$15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Getting started with data science doesn t have to be an uphill battle. This step-by-step guide is ideal for beginners who know a little Python and are looking for a quick, fast-paced introduction.Key FeaturesGet up and running with the Jupyter ecosystem and some example datasetsLearn about key machine learning concepts like SVM, KNN classifiers and Random ForestsDiscover how you can use web
... Read more
Data Wrangling with R

Load, explore, transform and visualize data for modeling with tidyverse libraries

by Gustavo Santos ...

Take your data wrangling skills to the next level by gaining a deep understanding of tidyverse libraries and effectively prepare your data for impressive analysis Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExplore state-of-the-art libraries for data wrangling in R and learn to prepare your data for analysisFind out how to work with different data types such as ... Read more

$38.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take your data wrangling skills to the next level by gaining a deep understanding of tidyverse libraries and effectively prepare your data for impressive analysis Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExplore state-of-the-art libraries for data wrangling in R and learn to prepare your data for analysisFind out how to work with different data types such as
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Python Data Cleaning Cookbook

Prepare your data for analysis with pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, and OpenAI

by Michael Walker ...

Learn the intricacies of data description, issue identification, and practical problem-solving, armed with essential techniques and expert tips.Key FeaturesGet to grips with new techniques for data preprocessing and cleaning for machine learning and NLP modelsUse new and updated AI tools and techniques for data cleaning tasksClean, monitor, and validate large data volumes to diagnose problems ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the intricacies of data description, issue identification, and practical problem-solving, armed with essential techniques and expert tips.Key FeaturesGet to grips with new techniques for data preprocessing and cleaning for machine learning and NLP modelsUse new and updated AI tools and techniques for data cleaning tasksClean, monitor, and validate large data volumes to diagnose problems
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Building Data Science Applications with FastAPI

Develop, manage, and deploy efficient machine learning applications with Python

by François Voron ...

Get well-versed with FastAPI features and best practices for testing, monitoring, and deployment to run high-quality and robust data science applicationsKey FeaturesCover the concepts of the FastAPI framework, including aspects relating to asynchronous programming, type hinting, and dependency injectionDevelop efficient RESTful APIs for data science with modern PythonBuild, test, and deploy high ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get well-versed with FastAPI features and best practices for testing, monitoring, and deployment to run high-quality and robust data science applicationsKey FeaturesCover the concepts of the FastAPI framework, including aspects relating to asynchronous programming, type hinting, and dependency injectionDevelop efficient RESTful APIs for data science with modern PythonBuild, test, and deploy high
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Python: Real World Machine Learning

by Prateek Joshi, John Hearty, Bastiaan Sjardin, Luca Massaron, Alberto Boschetti ...

Learn to solve challenging data science problems by building powerful machine learning models using PythonAbout This BookUnderstand which algorithms to use in a given context with the help of this exciting recipe-based guideThis practical tutorial tackles real-world computing problems through a rigorous and effective approachBuild state-of-the-art models and develop personalized recommendations to ... Read more

$79.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to solve challenging data science problems by building powerful machine learning models using PythonAbout This BookUnderstand which algorithms to use in a given context with the help of this exciting recipe-based guideThis practical tutorial tackles real-world computing problems through a rigorous and effective approachBuild state-of-the-art models and develop personalized recommendations to
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Neo4j - A Graph Project Story

by Frank Kutzler, Nicolas Rouyer, Nicolas Mervaillie, Sylvain Roussy ...

This book provides you with a concrete approach of using Neo4j in a production context. Written in the style of a play, it reports the debates between the members of a technical team specialized in strongly connected data. It focuses on methodology, integrations with existing systems, performance, monitoring and security.You may already have an idea of what Neo4j is and how it works, and maybe you ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

This book provides you with a concrete approach of using Neo4j in a production context. Written in the style of a play, it reports the debates between the members of a technical team specialized in strongly connected data. It focuses on methodology, integrations with existing systems, performance, monitoring and security.You may already have an idea of what Neo4j is and how it works, and maybe you
... Read more
Learning ELK Stack

Build mesmerizing visualizations, analytics, and logs from your data using Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana

by Saurabh Chhajed ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe ELK stack—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, is a powerful combination of open source tools. Elasticsearch is for deep search and data analytics. Logstash is for centralized logging, log enrichment, and parsing. Kibana is for powerful and beautiful data visualizations. In short, the Elasticsearch ELK stack makes searching and analyzing data easier than ever before ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe ELK stack—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, is a powerful combination of open source tools. Elasticsearch is for deep search and data analytics. Logstash is for centralized logging, log enrichment, and parsing. Kibana is for powerful and beautiful data visualizations. In short, the Elasticsearch ELK stack makes searching and analyzing data easier than ever before
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Oracle Quick Guides Part 1 - Oracle Basics: Database & Tools

by Malcolm Coxall ...

Series Book 1 - Oracle Quick Guides
This is Part 1 of a series of quick learning guides for Oracle designers, developers and managers. Part 1 introduces completely new entrants to the Oracle environment about Relational principles and history, the background of Oracle, the products, database architecture, installation, Oracle and 3rd party database and design tools and provides a glossary of basic Oracle terminology and simple ... Read more

$4.53 CAD

This is Part 1 of a series of quick learning guides for Oracle designers, developers and managers. Part 1 introduces completely new entrants to the Oracle environment about Relational principles and history, the background of Oracle, the products, database architecture, installation, Oracle and 3rd party database and design tools and provides a glossary of basic Oracle terminology and simple
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Learn SAP MM in 24 Hours

by Alex Nordeen ...

SAP MM is one of the core modules of the logistic process in SAP.SAP MM covers a broad area of business functionalities. There is no surprise that SAPMM is a very broad subject, and it requires ample amount of time. In order to save users time and make subject matter easy, this book is designed. The book is small but covers all important aspects of SAP MM.This book will help you to get end-to-end ... Read more

$13.73 CAD

SAP MM is one of the core modules of the logistic process in SAP.SAP MM covers a broad area of business functionalities. There is no surprise that SAPMM is a very broad subject, and it requires ample amount of time. In order to save users time and make subject matter easy, this book is designed. The book is small but covers all important aspects of SAP MM.This book will help you to get end-to-end
... Read more
Hands-On Web Scraping with Python

Perform advanced scraping operations using various Python libraries and tools such as Selenium, Regex, and others

by Anish Chapagain ...

Collect and scrape different complexities of data from the modern Web using the latest tools, best practices, and techniquesKey FeaturesLearn different scraping techniques using a range of Python libraries such as Scrapy and Beautiful SoupBuild scrapers and crawlers to extract relevant information from the webAutomate web scraping operations to bridge the accuracy gap and manage complex business ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Collect and scrape different complexities of data from the modern Web using the latest tools, best practices, and techniquesKey FeaturesLearn different scraping techniques using a range of Python libraries such as Scrapy and Beautiful SoupBuild scrapers and crawlers to extract relevant information from the webAutomate web scraping operations to bridge the accuracy gap and manage complex business
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Mastering Shiny

by Hadley Wickham ...

Master the Shiny web framework—and take your R skills to a whole new level. By letting you move beyond static reports, Shiny helps you create fully interactive web apps for data analyses. Users will be able to jump between datasets, explore different subsets or facets of the data, run models with parameter values of their choosing, customize visualizations, and much more.Hadley Wickham from ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Master the Shiny web framework—and take your R skills to a whole new level. By letting you move beyond static reports, Shiny helps you create fully interactive web apps for data analyses. Users will be able to jump between datasets, explore different subsets or facets of the data, run models with parameter values of their choosing, customize visualizations, and much more.Hadley Wickham from
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Introduction to Quantum Computing for Business

by Koen Groenland ...

How will businesses use quantum technology in the future? What problems will a quantum computer solve? How long will it take before these devices become commercially relevant?,With the first generation of quantum computers on the horizon, understanding their impact is more relevant than ever. Luckily, you don't need a physics degree to understand the functionality of these computers, just like you ... Read more

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How will businesses use quantum technology in the future? What problems will a quantum computer solve? How long will it take before these devices become commercially relevant?,With the first generation of quantum computers on the horizon, understanding their impact is more relevant than ever. Luckily, you don't need a physics degree to understand the functionality of these computers, just like you
... Read more
SQL Server 2019 Administrator's Guide

A definitive guide for DBAs to implement, monitor, and maintain enterprise database solutions

by Marek Chmel, Vladimír Mužný ...

Use Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to implement, administer, and secure a robust database solution that is disaster-proof and highly availableKey FeaturesExplore new features of SQL Server 2019 to set up, administer, and maintain your database solution successfullyDevelop a dynamic SQL Server environment and streamline big data pipelinesDiscover best practices for fixing performance issues, database ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Use Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to implement, administer, and secure a robust database solution that is disaster-proof and highly availableKey FeaturesExplore new features of SQL Server 2019 to set up, administer, and maintain your database solution successfullyDevelop a dynamic SQL Server environment and streamline big data pipelinesDiscover best practices for fixing performance issues, database
... Read more
Grokking Data Structures

by Marcello La Rocca ...

Don’t be perplexed by data structures! This fun, friendly, and fully illustrated guide makes it easy to learn useful data structures you’ll put to work every day.Grokking Data Structures makes it a breeze to learn the most useful day-to-day data structures. You’ll follow a steady learning path from absolute basics to advanced concepts, all illustrated with fun examples, engaging industry stories, ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Don’t be perplexed by data structures! This fun, friendly, and fully illustrated guide makes it easy to learn useful data structures you’ll put to work every day.Grokking Data Structures makes it a breeze to learn the most useful day-to-day data structures. You’ll follow a steady learning path from absolute basics to advanced concepts, all illustrated with fun examples, engaging industry stories,
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