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Competitiveness Strategies for Negative Organizations

Challenging the Status Quo

by Beatriz Graça, Manuel Au-Yong-Oliveira ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
The book aims to describe how a certain type of organisation may come into existence and may even become prevalent in society - what we call a negative organisation. This type of organization is one where the status quo prevails over what is best for the company, in strategic terms. Namely, certain employees who are actually very good may be forced to leave so as to not disturb the status quo and ... Read more

$180.69 CAD

The book aims to describe how a certain type of organisation may come into existence and may even become prevalent in society - what we call a negative organisation. This type of organization is one where the status quo prevails over what is best for the company, in strategic terms. Namely, certain employees who are actually very good may be forced to leave so as to not disturb the status quo and
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Codice di guerra

Etica dell’intelligenza artificiale nella difesa

by Mariarosaria Taddeo ...

La digitalizzazione della difesa nazionale, iniziata con la prima guerra del Golfo, ha trovato nella guerra in Ucraina il suo punto di non ritorno. In questi anni è diventato evidente che la grande quantità di dati che produciamo ogni giorno unita all’intelligenza artificiale (IA) ha una notevole importanza nei processi decisionali e operativi della difesa e sicurezza nazionale: dall’intelligence ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

La digitalizzazione della difesa nazionale, iniziata con la prima guerra del Golfo, ha trovato nella guerra in Ucraina il suo punto di non ritorno. In questi anni è diventato evidente che la grande quantità di dati che produciamo ogni giorno unita all’intelligenza artificiale (IA) ha una notevole importanza nei processi decisionali e operativi della difesa e sicurezza nazionale: dall’intelligence
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THE BREATHING ARCHIVE

by Chan Singh ...

For ten thousand years, stories were frozen in time. Carved in stone. Pressed into pages. Projected onto screens. Beautiful, powerful—but ultimately static. Every tale had one version, one truth, one unchanging path. That era is over. We stand at the threshold of something unprecedented: stories that breathe. Narratives that remember. Worlds that evolve in response to those who enter them. The ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

For ten thousand years, stories were frozen in time. Carved in stone. Pressed into pages. Projected onto screens. Beautiful, powerful—but ultimately static. Every tale had one version, one truth, one unchanging path. That era is over. We stand at the threshold of something unprecedented: stories that breathe. Narratives that remember. Worlds that evolve in response to those who enter them. The
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Intelligent Computing and Communication

Proceedings of 8th ICICC 2025, Volume 2

Edited by Voruganti Naresh Kumar, Roman Senkerik, V. Kamakshi Prasad, T. Kishore Kumar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication (ICICC 2025) organized by CMR Technical Campus (CMRTC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on September 26–27, 2025. It focuses on innovation paradigms in system knowledge, intelligence, and sustainability that can be applied to provide practical ... Read more

$321.29 CAD

This book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication (ICICC 2025) organized by CMR Technical Campus (CMRTC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on September 26–27, 2025. It focuses on innovation paradigms in system knowledge, intelligence, and sustainability that can be applied to provide practical
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Introduction to Geostatistics with Python and OpenStreetMap

by Edgar Butwilowski ...

In an era where data swells into a digital tsunami, understanding the language of space is a key competence for navigating our interconnected world. This book is your compass for mastering that language. Using two of the most powerful and accessible digital tools—Python and OpenStreetMap—you will embark on a hands-on journey into the world of geostatistics. Designed for readers with basic ... Read more

$25.49 CAD

In an era where data swells into a digital tsunami, understanding the language of space is a key competence for navigating our interconnected world. This book is your compass for mastering that language. Using two of the most powerful and accessible digital tools—Python and OpenStreetMap—you will embark on a hands-on journey into the world of geostatistics. Designed for readers with basic
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In principio era ChatGPT

Intelligenze artificiali per testi, immagini, video e quel che verrà

by Mafe de Baggis, Alberto Puliafito ...

Un mondo di intelligenze che possono fingersi umane. Centinaia di milioni di posti di lavoro a rischio nel mondo, una rivoluzione nel modo di informarsi, imparare, studiare e scrivere. L'impossibilità di distinguere tra vero e falso non solo nei testi ma anche nelle foto, nei video, nel suono. Se fosse un film di fantascienza sarebbe un horror, eppure la scelta, non solo per il lieto fine, sta a ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Un mondo di intelligenze che possono fingersi umane. Centinaia di milioni di posti di lavoro a rischio nel mondo, una rivoluzione nel modo di informarsi, imparare, studiare e scrivere. L'impossibilità di distinguere tra vero e falso non solo nei testi ma anche nelle foto, nei video, nel suono. Se fosse un film di fantascienza sarebbe un horror, eppure la scelta, non solo per il lieto fine, sta a
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Handbook of Mixed Membership Models and Their Applications

Edited by Edoardo M. Airoldi, David Blei, Elena A. Erosheva, Stephen E. Fienberg ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Handbooks of Modern Statistical Methods
Incorporating more than 20 years of the editors' and contributors' statistical work in mixed membership modeling, this handbook shows how to use these flexible modeling tools to uncover hidden patterns in modern high-dimensional multivariate data. It explores the use of the models in various application settings, including survey data, population genetics, text analysis, image processing and ... Read more

$138.42 CAD

Incorporating more than 20 years of the editors' and contributors' statistical work in mixed membership modeling, this handbook shows how to use these flexible modeling tools to uncover hidden patterns in modern high-dimensional multivariate data. It explores the use of the models in various application settings, including survey data, population genetics, text analysis, image processing and
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Emerging Technologies in Computing

Theory, Practice, and Advances

Edited by Pramod Kumar, Anuradha Tomar, R. Sharmila ...

Emerging Technologies in Computing: Theory, Practice, and Advances reviews the past, current, and future needs of technologies in the computer science field while it also discusses the emerging importance of appropriate practices, advances, and their impact. It outlines emerging technologies and their principles, challenges, and applications as well as issues involved in the digital age. With the ... Read more

$77.35 CAD

Emerging Technologies in Computing: Theory, Practice, and Advances reviews the past, current, and future needs of technologies in the computer science field while it also discusses the emerging importance of appropriate practices, advances, and their impact. It outlines emerging technologies and their principles, challenges, and applications as well as issues involved in the digital age. With the
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Cybersecurity

A New Approach Using Chaotic Systems

Edited by Ahmed A. Abd El-Latif, Christos Volos ...

Series Book 102 - Studies in Big Data
This book presents techniques and security challenges of chaotic systems and their use in cybersecurity. It presents the state-of-the-art and the latest discoveries in the field of chaotic systems and methods and proposes new models, practical solutions, and technological advances related to new chaotic dynamical systems. The book can be used as part of the bibliography of the following courses:- ... Read more

$193.59 CAD

This book presents techniques and security challenges of chaotic systems and their use in cybersecurity. It presents the state-of-the-art and the latest discoveries in the field of chaotic systems and methods and proposes new models, practical solutions, and technological advances related to new chaotic dynamical systems. The book can be used as part of the bibliography of the following courses:-
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SQL a Python para análisis de datos

by Bit Bryson ...

¿Atrapado entre la potencia de SQL y la promesa de Python?Dominas las consultas en SQL (filtrando, uniendo y agregando como un profesional), pero en cuanto llega el trabajo real, te bloqueas: los archivos CSV sucios no cargan correctamente, los cálculos personalizados se vuelven desagradables, la automatización implica repetición manual, las funciones de ventana requieren ejercicios de CTE, la ... Read more

$9.89 CAD

¿Atrapado entre la potencia de SQL y la promesa de Python?Dominas las consultas en SQL (filtrando, uniendo y agregando como un profesional), pero en cuanto llega el trabajo real, te bloqueas: los archivos CSV sucios no cargan correctamente, los cálculos personalizados se vuelven desagradables, la automatización implica repetición manual, las funciones de ventana requieren ejercicios de CTE, la
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Building the New Economy

Data as Capital

by Alex Pentland, Alexander Lipton, Thomas Hardjono ...

How to empower people and communities with user-centric data ownership, transparent and accountable algorithms, and secure digital transaction systems.Data is now central to the economy, government, and health systems—so why are data and the AI systems that interpret the data in the hands of so few people? Building the New Economy calls for us to reinvent the ways that data and artificial ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

How to empower people and communities with user-centric data ownership, transparent and accountable algorithms, and secure digital transaction systems.Data is now central to the economy, government, and health systems—so why are data and the AI systems that interpret the data in the hands of so few people? Building the New Economy calls for us to reinvent the ways that data and artificial
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Java: Data Science Made Easy

by Richard M. Reese, Jennifer L. Reese, Alexey Grigorev ...

Data collection, processing, analysis, and moreAbout This BookYour entry ticket to the world of data science with the stability and power of JavaExplore, analyse, and visualize your data effectively using easy-to-follow examplesA highly practical course covering a broad set of topics - from the basics of Machine Learning to Deep Learning and Big Data frameworks.Who This Book Is ForThis course is ... Read more

$73.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Data collection, processing, analysis, and moreAbout This BookYour entry ticket to the world of data science with the stability and power of JavaExplore, analyse, and visualize your data effectively using easy-to-follow examplesA highly practical course covering a broad set of topics - from the basics of Machine Learning to Deep Learning and Big Data frameworks.Who This Book Is ForThis course is
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Intelligent Data Security Solutions for e-Health Applications

Edited by Amit Kumar Singh, Mohamed Elhoseny ...

Series series Intelligent Data-Centric Systems
E-health applications such as tele-medicine, tele-radiology, tele-ophthalmology, and tele-diagnosis are very promising and have immense potential to improve global healthcare. They can improve access, equity, and quality through the connection of healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals, diminishing geographical and physical barriers. One critical issue, however, is related to the ... Read more

$115.19 CAD

E-health applications such as tele-medicine, tele-radiology, tele-ophthalmology, and tele-diagnosis are very promising and have immense potential to improve global healthcare. They can improve access, equity, and quality through the connection of healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals, diminishing geographical and physical barriers. One critical issue, however, is related to the
... Read more
O Poder Da Análise De Dados - Previsão E Estratégia Empresarial

Coleção Liberdade Financeira, #5

by Editora Prosperar, Mark K. Scott ...

Series Book 5 - Coleção Liberdade Financeira
O volume de dados que circulam online diariamente é absolutamente surpreendente. Cada vez que você expressa aprovação para uma postagem, faz uma compra online ou clica em um anúncio, uma grande quantidade de dados é gerada.Estes dados são um recurso valioso para empresas e governos que procuram obter uma compreensão mais profunda do seu comportamento e exercer influência.Através da utilização de ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

O volume de dados que circulam online diariamente é absolutamente surpreendente. Cada vez que você expressa aprovação para uma postagem, faz uma compra online ou clica em um anúncio, uma grande quantidade de dados é gerada.Estes dados são um recurso valioso para empresas e governos que procuram obter uma compreensão mais profunda do seu comportamento e exercer influência.Através da utilização de
... Read more
Data-Intensive Systems Quickstart

The Practical Basics of Storage, Streams, and Scaling (Concept Maps + Diagrams + Design Checklists)

by Vincent Barrton ...

Mastering data-intensive systems requires more than traditional programming skills or a focus on hardware. The velocity and variety of modern data create unique design demands that must be addressed from the ground up. This guide approaches these challenges by equipping you with the fundamental knowledge and practical tools needed to make sharp architectural decisions in contemporary, data-driven ... Read more

$7.48 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mastering data-intensive systems requires more than traditional programming skills or a focus on hardware. The velocity and variety of modern data create unique design demands that must be addressed from the ground up. This guide approaches these challenges by equipping you with the fundamental knowledge and practical tools needed to make sharp architectural decisions in contemporary, data-driven
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Getting Started with SQL

by Thomas Nield ...

Businesses are gathering data today at exponential rates and yet few people know how to access it meaningfully. If you’re a business or IT professional, this short hands-on guide teaches you how to pull and transform data with SQL in significant ways. You will quickly master the fundamentals of SQL and learn how to create your own databases.Author Thomas Nield provides exercises throughout the ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

Businesses are gathering data today at exponential rates and yet few people know how to access it meaningfully. If you’re a business or IT professional, this short hands-on guide teaches you how to pull and transform data with SQL in significant ways. You will quickly master the fundamentals of SQL and learn how to create your own databases.Author Thomas Nield provides exercises throughout the
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Open Data – Data Journalism. Trasparenza e informazione al servizio delle società nell’era digitale

by Andrea Fama ...

Attraverso il racconto dell’evoluzione del data journalism (dalle nuove opportunità offerte dallo sviluppo tecnologico alla spinta civica della cultura Open Data), l’e-book ne percorre le possibili applicazioni, raccogliendone le principali esperienze a livello internazionale e contestualizzandole alla realtà italiana. E passando per il “più roboante e ingombrante esempio di data journalism finora ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Attraverso il racconto dell’evoluzione del data journalism (dalle nuove opportunità offerte dallo sviluppo tecnologico alla spinta civica della cultura Open Data), l’e-book ne percorre le possibili applicazioni, raccogliendone le principali esperienze a livello internazionale e contestualizzandole alla realtà italiana. E passando per il “più roboante e ingombrante esempio di data journalism finora
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Cloud Computing : Beginners And Intermediate User Guide

by David comer ...

Start your investigation into cloud computing by becoming well-versed in cloud technology, improving your practical abilities, and becoming proficient in cloudKey FeaturesTeach yourself all about cloud computing with this easy-to-follow guideDevelop a well-rounded skillset—from fundamentals to data, machine learning, and securityWork on real life industrial projects, business use cases, and ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Start your investigation into cloud computing by becoming well-versed in cloud technology, improving your practical abilities, and becoming proficient in cloudKey FeaturesTeach yourself all about cloud computing with this easy-to-follow guideDevelop a well-rounded skillset—from fundamentals to data, machine learning, and securityWork on real life industrial projects, business use cases, and
... Read more
Apache Superset Quick Start Guide

Develop interactive visualizations by creating user-friendly dashboards

by Shashank Shekhar ...

Integrate open source data analytics and build business intelligence on SQL databases with Apache Superset. The quick, intuitive nature for data visualization in a web application makes it easy for creating interactive dashboards.Key FeaturesWork with Apache Superset's rich set of data visualizationsCreate interactive dashboards and data storytellingEasily explore dataBook DescriptionApache ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Integrate open source data analytics and build business intelligence on SQL databases with Apache Superset. The quick, intuitive nature for data visualization in a web application makes it easy for creating interactive dashboards.Key FeaturesWork with Apache Superset's rich set of data visualizationsCreate interactive dashboards and data storytellingEasily explore dataBook DescriptionApache
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Data Analysis with LLMs

by Immanuel Trummer ...

Speed up common data science tasks with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Large Language Models (LLMs) from Anthropic, Cohere, Open AI, Google, Hugging Face, and more!Data Analysis with LLMs teaches you to use the new generation of AI assistants and Large Language Models (LLMs) to aid and accelerate common data science tasks.Learn how to use LLMs to:• Analyze text, tables, images, and audio files• ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Speed up common data science tasks with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Large Language Models (LLMs) from Anthropic, Cohere, Open AI, Google, Hugging Face, and more!Data Analysis with LLMs teaches you to use the new generation of AI assistants and Large Language Models (LLMs) to aid and accelerate common data science tasks.Learn how to use LLMs to:• Analyze text, tables, images, and audio files•
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Python数据分析（第2版）

Chinese Edition

by Posts & Telecom Press, Armando Fandango ...

学习Python编程，轻松应对大数据分析任务，掌握信号处理、时间序列、文本数据分析、机器学习等高级技能Key Features在本书的最后，采用3个附录的形式为读者补充了一些重要概念、常用函数以及在线资源等重要内容。示例丰富、简单易懂Book DescriptionPython作为一种高级程序设计语言，凭借其简洁、易读及可扩展性日渐成为程序设计领域备受推崇的语言。同时，Python语言的数据分析功能也逐渐为大众所认可。本书就是一本介绍如何用Python进行数据分析的学习指南。全书共12章，从Python程序库入门、NumPy数组和Pandas入门开始，陆续介绍了数据的检索、数据加工与存储、数据可视化等内容。同时，本书还介绍了信号处理与时间序列、应用数据库、分析文本数据与社交媒体、预测性分析与机器学习、Python生态系统的外部环境和云计算、性能优化及分析、并发性等内容。在本书的最后 ... Read more

$44.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

学习Python编程，轻松应对大数据分析任务，掌握信号处理、时间序列、文本数据分析、机器学习等高级技能Key Features在本书的最后，采用3个附录的形式为读者补充了一些重要概念、常用函数以及在线资源等重要内容。示例丰富、简单易懂Book DescriptionPython作为一种高级程序设计语言，凭借其简洁、易读及可扩展性日渐成为程序设计领域备受推崇的语言。同时，Python语言的数据分析功能也逐渐为大众所认可。本书就是一本介绍如何用Python进行数据分析的学习指南。全书共12章，从Python程序库入门、NumPy数组和Pandas入门开始，陆续介绍了数据的检索、数据加工与存储、数据可视化等内容。同时，本书还介绍了信号处理与时间序列、应用数据库、分析文本数据与社交媒体、预测性分析与机器学习、Python生态系统的外部环境和云计算、性能优化及分析、并发性等内容。在本书的最后
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Big Data & Analytics

O poder de transformar dados em inteligência artificial e o impacto na competitividade empresarial

by Nadine Côrte-Real ...

O poder de transformar dados em inteligência e o impacto na competitividade empresarialOs dados são considerados o novo petróleo do século XXI e o verdadeiro ativo escondido nas empresas.Nunca se produziram, trocaram e partilharam tantos dados ao atual ritmo exponencial e alucinante. A este fenómeno chamamos big data. O aparecimento do big data e da Internet of Things veio desafiar a forma como ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

O poder de transformar dados em inteligência e o impacto na competitividade empresarialOs dados são considerados o novo petróleo do século XXI e o verdadeiro ativo escondido nas empresas.Nunca se produziram, trocaram e partilharam tantos dados ao atual ritmo exponencial e alucinante. A este fenómeno chamamos big data. O aparecimento do big data e da Internet of Things veio desafiar a forma como
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Cyber Security Awareness for Accountants and CPAs

by David Willson, Henry Dalziel ...

Cyber Security Awareness for Accountants and CPAs is a concise overview of the cyber security threats posed to companies and organizations. The book will provide an overview of the cyber threat to you, your business, your livelihood, and discuss what you need to do, especially as accountants and CPAs, to lower risk, reduce or eliminate liability, and protect reputation all related to information ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Cyber Security Awareness for Accountants and CPAs is a concise overview of the cyber security threats posed to companies and organizations. The book will provide an overview of the cyber threat to you, your business, your livelihood, and discuss what you need to do, especially as accountants and CPAs, to lower risk, reduce or eliminate liability, and protect reputation all related to information
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Traducción & Paratraducción III

Procesos inherentes a la interpretación, la revisión y la traducción

by José Juan Batista Rodríguez ...

Series Book 170 - Studien zur romanischen Sprachwissenschaft und interkulturellen Kommunikation
En continuidad con la línea de publicaciones iniciada dentro del Doctorado en Traducción y Paratraducción con Traducción & Paratraducción. Líneas de investigación I (Peter Lang, 2022), este tercer volumen se abre a la diversidad de los ámbitos de la investigación y la profesión sobre traducción e interpretación —edición, videojuegos, biomedicina, textos técnicos, subtítulos, didáctica...— desde ... Read more

$70.59 CAD

En continuidad con la línea de publicaciones iniciada dentro del Doctorado en Traducción y Paratraducción con Traducción & Paratraducción. Líneas de investigación I (Peter Lang, 2022), este tercer volumen se abre a la diversidad de los ámbitos de la investigación y la profesión sobre traducción e interpretación —edición, videojuegos, biomedicina, textos técnicos, subtítulos, didáctica...— desde
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