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Working with Dinosaurs

How to Lead Technological Evolution from the C-Suite

by Marcus East ...

You already know what happens when dinosaurs and meteoric change come together.Rapid change also impacts the digital world, and the choice for leaders is transformation or extinction. But adaptation can be challenging. Human teams and managers tend to resist change, and it takes effort and ingenuity to convince them to grow.In Working with Dinosaurs, Marcus East, a leader in the digital technology ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

You already know what happens when dinosaurs and meteoric change come together.Rapid change also impacts the digital world, and the choice for leaders is transformation or extinction. But adaptation can be challenging. Human teams and managers tend to resist change, and it takes effort and ingenuity to convince them to grow.In Working with Dinosaurs, Marcus East, a leader in the digital technology
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part LII

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision, ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision,
... Read more
Robust Explainable AI

by Francesco Leofante, Matthew Wicker ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence (R0)
The area of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) is concerned with providing methods and tools to improve the interpretability of black-box learning models. While several approaches exist to generate explanations, they are often lacking robustness, e.g., they may produce completely different explanations for similar events. This phenomenon has troubling implications, as lack of robustness ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

The area of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) is concerned with providing methods and tools to improve the interpretability of black-box learning models. While several approaches exist to generate explanations, they are often lacking robustness, e.g., they may produce completely different explanations for similar events. This phenomenon has troubling implications, as lack of robustness
... Read more
Getting Started with Flurry Analytics

by Bhanu Birani ...

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial full of examples and code to help you quickly get started with Flurry analytics.This book is great for developers who want to track their applications instantly using Flurry analytics and who are looking to get a good grounding in how to use Flurry for analytics in their application. It's assumed that you will have some experience with Objective-C and a ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial full of examples and code to help you quickly get started with Flurry analytics.This book is great for developers who want to track their applications instantly using Flurry analytics and who are looking to get a good grounding in how to use Flurry for analytics in their application. It's assumed that you will have some experience with Objective-C and a
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Indexing

From Thesauri to the Semantic Web

by Piet de Keyser ...

Series series Chandos Information Professional Series
Indexing consists of both novel and more traditional techniques. Cutting-edge indexing techniques, such as automatic indexing, ontologies, and topic maps, were developed independently of older techniques such as thesauri, but it is now recognized that these older methods also hold expertise.Indexing describes various traditional and novel indexing techniques, giving information professionals and ... Read more

$79.99 CAD

Indexing consists of both novel and more traditional techniques. Cutting-edge indexing techniques, such as automatic indexing, ontologies, and topic maps, were developed independently of older techniques such as thesauri, but it is now recognized that these older methods also hold expertise.Indexing describes various traditional and novel indexing techniques, giving information professionals and
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Java 9 Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

by Josh Juneau ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Quickly find solutions to dozens of common programming problems encountered while building Java applications. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the programming problem that you want to resolve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved!This revised edition covers important new features such as Java 9's JShell and the new ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

Quickly find solutions to dozens of common programming problems encountered while building Java applications. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the programming problem that you want to resolve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved!This revised edition covers important new features such as Java 9's JShell and the new
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Human Choice and Computers

Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society

Edited by Klaus Brunnstein, Jacques Berleur ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society presents different views about how terrorist actions are influencing political and social discussions and decisions, and it covers questions related to legitimacy and power in the Information Society. Ethical principles are important guidelines for responsible behavior of IT professionals. But even under ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society presents different views about how terrorist actions are influencing political and social discussions and decisions, and it covers questions related to legitimacy and power in the Information Society. Ethical principles are important guidelines for responsible behavior of IT professionals. But even under
... Read more
Formal Methods

22nd International Symposium, FM 2018, Held as Part of the Federated Logic Conference, FloC 2018, Oxford, UK, July 15-17, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Klaus Havelund, Jan Peleska, Bill Roscoe, Erik de Vink ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Formal Methods, FM 2018, held in Oxford, UK, in July 2018.The 44 full papers presented together with 2 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. They present formal methods for developing and evaluating systems. Examples include autonomous systems, robots, and cyber-physical ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Formal Methods, FM 2018, held in Oxford, UK, in July 2018.The 44 full papers presented together with 2 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. They present formal methods for developing and evaluating systems. Examples include autonomous systems, robots, and cyber-physical
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Intelligent Human Systems Integration 2019

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2019): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, February 7-10, 2019, San Diego, California, USA

Edited by Waldemar Karwowski, Tareq Ahram ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents cutting-edge research on innovative human systems integration and human–machine interaction, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation, as well as computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of design, construction and operation of products, systems and services, including lifecycle development and human–technology ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book presents cutting-edge research on innovative human systems integration and human–machine interaction, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation, as well as computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of design, construction and operation of products, systems and services, including lifecycle development and human–technology
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UX Titans

Insights from the World of UX Thought Leaders

by Benjamin Franz, Michaela Kauer-Franz ...

What do leading UX professionals wish they had known at the start of their careers?In this book, you'll find the answers - directly from the source.We interviewed 19 UX Titans: seasoned professionals from the industry, respected researchers from academia, or influential voices with large followings in the UX community. Each of them generously shared the insights, lessons, and hard-won advice they ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

What do leading UX professionals wish they had known at the start of their careers?In this book, you'll find the answers - directly from the source.We interviewed 19 UX Titans: seasoned professionals from the industry, respected researchers from academia, or influential voices with large followings in the UX community. Each of them generously shared the insights, lessons, and hard-won advice they
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Emergence III

by Larry Matthews ...

In "Emergence III: Unified Theories," the journey into artificial intelligence's future continues, as it explores groundbreaking frameworks that could one day enable AI to think, learn, and perceive like humans. This book is a visionary piece, synthesizing the Value Assessment Computational Framework (VACF), the Multisensory Computational Framework (MSCF), and the Repetition Duration Intensity ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Emergence III: Unified Theories," the journey into artificial intelligence's future continues, as it explores groundbreaking frameworks that could one day enable AI to think, learn, and perceive like humans. This book is a visionary piece, synthesizing the Value Assessment Computational Framework (VACF), the Multisensory Computational Framework (MSCF), and the Repetition Duration Intensity
... Read more
Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems

5th International Workshop, FTSCS 2016, Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Cyrille Artho, Peter Csaba Ölveczky ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems, FTSCS 2016, held in Tokyo, Japan, in November 2016.The 9 revised full papers presented together with an abstract of an invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on specification and verification; ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems, FTSCS 2016, held in Tokyo, Japan, in November 2016.The 9 revised full papers presented together with an abstract of an invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on specification and verification;
... Read more
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part LXVI

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision, ... Read more

$89.99 CAD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision,
... Read more
Human-Centric AI with Common Sense

by Filip Ilievski ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book enables readers to understand the challenges and opportunities of developing human-centered AI with commonsense reasoning abilities. Despite apparent accuracy improvements brought by large neural models across task benchmarks, common sense is still lacking. The lack of common sense affects many tasks, including story understanding, decision-making, and question answering. Commonsense ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

This book enables readers to understand the challenges and opportunities of developing human-centered AI with commonsense reasoning abilities. Despite apparent accuracy improvements brought by large neural models across task benchmarks, common sense is still lacking. The lack of common sense affects many tasks, including story understanding, decision-making, and question answering. Commonsense
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Human-Computer Interaction. Perspectives on Design

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

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu ...

Series Book 1 - 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

$102.99 CAD

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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Modern Data

From Ingestion to Production

by Kelvin Lin ...

Modern Data: From Ingestion to Production is your entry point into one of the fastest growing careers in technology today. Data engineering has become the backbone of analytics, machine learning, and digital strategy. Salaries reflect this demand, with U.S. data engineers averaging around $130,000 and top earners exceeding $200,000 in major tech hubs.This book dives into the world of modern data ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Modern Data: From Ingestion to Production is your entry point into one of the fastest growing careers in technology today. Data engineering has become the backbone of analytics, machine learning, and digital strategy. Salaries reflect this demand, with U.S. data engineers averaging around $130,000 and top earners exceeding $200,000 in major tech hubs.This book dives into the world of modern data
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Data Wizards

An Ultimate Guide To Mastering Data Analysis From The Scratch And Casting Spells With It!

by Deema August ...

This book is a guide to data analysis using the R programming language, python, excel and SQL. It covers various topics including data manipulation, data visualization, statistical analysis, and best practices for communicating data insights.The book is structured to cater to both beginners and advanced users, with each chapter building on the concepts presented in... ... Read more

$7.38 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a guide to data analysis using the R programming language, python, excel and SQL. It covers various topics including data manipulation, data visualization, statistical analysis, and best practices for communicating data insights.The book is structured to cater to both beginners and advanced users, with each chapter building on the concepts presented in...
... Read more
Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering

Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, July 27-31, 2016, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA

Edited by Kelly S. Hale, Kay M. Stanney ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book offers a broad perspective on the field of cognitive engineering and neuroergonomics. It covers emerging practices and future trends towards the harmonious integration of human operators with computational systems. The book reports on novel theoretical findings on mental workload and stress, activity theory, human reliability, error and risk, and neuroergonomic measures alike, together ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

This book offers a broad perspective on the field of cognitive engineering and neuroergonomics. It covers emerging practices and future trends towards the harmonious integration of human operators with computational systems. The book reports on novel theoretical findings on mental workload and stress, activity theory, human reliability, error and risk, and neuroergonomic measures alike, together
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Haptic Interfaces for Accessibility, Health, and Enhanced Quality of Life

Edited by Troy McDaniel, Sethuraman Panchanathan ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book is the first resource to provide in-depth coverage on topical areas of assistive, rehabilitative, and health-related applications for haptic (touch-based) technologies. Application topics are grouped into thematic areas spanning haptic devices for sensory impairments, health and well-being, and physical impairments which are illustrated in this book. A diverse group of experts in the ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book is the first resource to provide in-depth coverage on topical areas of assistive, rehabilitative, and health-related applications for haptic (touch-based) technologies. Application topics are grouped into thematic areas spanning haptic devices for sensory impairments, health and well-being, and physical impairments which are illustrated in this book. A diverse group of experts in the
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The Rise Of Intelligent Machines

by Ninon Lontsi ...

The book "The Rise of Intelligent Machines" delves deeply into the moral and societal implications of AI. This book examines the origins of artificial intelligence as a theoretical idea and traces its development to the cutting-edge applications we see today. The book also delves into the moral concerns raised by AI, such as its potential to alter the employment landscape, amplify existing ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book "The Rise of Intelligent Machines" delves deeply into the moral and societal implications of AI. This book examines the origins of artificial intelligence as a theoretical idea and traces its development to the cutting-edge applications we see today. The book also delves into the moral concerns raised by AI, such as its potential to alter the employment landscape, amplify existing
... Read more
Master Python Without Prior Experience

by CodeCraft Dynamics ...

This comprehensive Python programming guide seamlessly transitions you from fundamental concepts to advanced topics, ensuring a deep comprehension of the Python language. Discover the essence of programming and Python, unraveling the significance of programming, the allure of Python, and the essential steps to configure your Python environment.Embark on a journey through Python essentials like ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This comprehensive Python programming guide seamlessly transitions you from fundamental concepts to advanced topics, ensuring a deep comprehension of the Python language. Discover the essence of programming and Python, unraveling the significance of programming, the allure of Python, and the essential steps to configure your Python environment.Embark on a journey through Python essentials like
... Read more
Cognitive Computing

Theorie, Technik und Praxis

Edited by Edy Portmann, Sara D'Onofrio ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Mit diesem Buch führen die Herausgeber den Begriff „Cognitive Computing“ ein. Unter Cognitive Computing werden verschiedene Technologieansätze wie künstliche neuronale Netze, Fuzzy-Systeme und evolutionäres Rechnen zusammengefasst mit dem Ziel, die kognitiven Fähigkeiten eines Menschen (Denken, Lernen, Schlussfolgern etc.) mithilfe von Computermodellen zu simulieren. Nebst den theoretischen ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Mit diesem Buch führen die Herausgeber den Begriff „Cognitive Computing“ ein. Unter Cognitive Computing werden verschiedene Technologieansätze wie künstliche neuronale Netze, Fuzzy-Systeme und evolutionäres Rechnen zusammengefasst mit dem Ziel, die kognitiven Fähigkeiten eines Menschen (Denken, Lernen, Schlussfolgern etc.) mithilfe von Computermodellen zu simulieren. Nebst den theoretischen
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Industry 4.0 Driven Manufacturing Technologies

Edited by Ajay Kumar, Parveen Kumar, Yang Liu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in manufacturing, adopting an Industry 4.0 approach. It covers the core principles of big data informatics, digital twin technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning strategies. Readers will gain insights into the realm of cyber-physical intelligent systems in production, the role of blockchain, and the significance of ... Read more

$318.99 CAD

This book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in manufacturing, adopting an Industry 4.0 approach. It covers the core principles of big data informatics, digital twin technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning strategies. Readers will gain insights into the realm of cyber-physical intelligent systems in production, the role of blockchain, and the significance of
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Ultimate FINGPT for Financial Analysis

by Dr. Jignasha Shah Dalal, Dr. Santhilata K. V. ...

Turn Financial Data into Decisions with the Power of FinGPT.Key Features● Hands-on setup of FINGPT in real-world finance projects.● End-to-end guide for automating financial reporting tasks.● Case studies on market trends and sentiment prediction.● Techniques to scale, fine-tune, and optimize FINGPT models.Book DescriptionFINGPT is redefining how financial institutions analyze data, f... ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Turn Financial Data into Decisions with the Power of FinGPT.Key Features● Hands-on setup of FINGPT in real-world finance projects.● End-to-end guide for automating financial reporting tasks.● Case studies on market trends and sentiment prediction.● Techniques to scale, fine-tune, and optimize FINGPT models.Book DescriptionFINGPT is redefining how financial institutions analyze data, f...
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