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Accessible Communications

Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust

by Lisa Riemers, Matisse Hamel-Nelis ...

Ready to build credibility and optimize your communications for real business impact?***Accessible Communications***is a practical guide designed for professionals seeking to develop effective, inclusive messaging that aligns with evolving regulations and business goals. Written by award-winning communications consultants Lisa Riemers and Matisse Hamel-Nelis, this book offers clear models and ... Read more

$42.89 CAD

Ready to build credibility and optimize your communications for real business impact?***Accessible Communications***is a practical guide designed for professionals seeking to develop effective, inclusive messaging that aligns with evolving regulations and business goals. Written by award-winning communications consultants Lisa Riemers and Matisse Hamel-Nelis, this book offers clear models and
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Clean Code in JavaScript

Develop reliable, maintainable, and robust JavaScript

by James Padolsey ...

Get the most out of JavaScript for building web applications through a series of patterns, techniques, and case studies for clean codingKey FeaturesWrite maintainable JS code using internal abstraction, well-written tests, and well-documented codeUnderstand the agents of clean coding like SOLID principles, OOP, and functional programmingExplore solutions to tackle common JavaScript challenges in ... Read more

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Get the most out of JavaScript for building web applications through a series of patterns, techniques, and case studies for clean codingKey FeaturesWrite maintainable JS code using internal abstraction, well-written tests, and well-documented codeUnderstand the agents of clean coding like SOLID principles, OOP, and functional programmingExplore solutions to tackle common JavaScript challenges in
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Foundations of Programming Languages

by Kent D. Lee ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This clearly written textbook introduces the reader to the three styles of programming, examining object-oriented/imperative, functional, and logic programming. The focus of the text moves from highly prescriptive languages to very descriptive languages, demonstrating the many and varied ways in which we can think about programming. Designed for interactive learning both inside and outside of the ... Read more

$57.69 CAD

This clearly written textbook introduces the reader to the three styles of programming, examining object-oriented/imperative, functional, and logic programming. The focus of the text moves from highly prescriptive languages to very descriptive languages, demonstrating the many and varied ways in which we can think about programming. Designed for interactive learning both inside and outside of the
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The Economy of Algorithms

AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions

by Marek Kowalkiewicz ...

Welcome to the economy of algorithms. It’s here and it’s growing. In the past few years, we have been flooded with examples of impressive technology. Algorithms have been around for hundreds of years, but they have only recently begun to ‘escape’ our understanding. When algorithms perform certain tasks, they’re not just as good as us, they’re becoming infinitely better, and, at the same time, ... Read more

$22.39 CAD

Welcome to the economy of algorithms. It’s here and it’s growing. In the past few years, we have been flooded with examples of impressive technology. Algorithms have been around for hundreds of years, but they have only recently begun to ‘escape’ our understanding. When algorithms perform certain tasks, they’re not just as good as us, they’re becoming infinitely better, and, at the same time,
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Python for Natural Language Processing

Programming with NumPy, scikit-learn, Keras, and PyTorch

by Pierre M. Nugues ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Since the last edition of this book (2014), progress has been astonishing in all areas of Natural Language Processing, with recent achievements in Text Generation that spurred a media interest going beyond the traditional academic circles. Text Processing has meanwhile become a mainstream industrial tool that is used, to various extents, by countless companies. As such, a revision of this book was ... Read more

$76.89 CAD

Since the last edition of this book (2014), progress has been astonishing in all areas of Natural Language Processing, with recent achievements in Text Generation that spurred a media interest going beyond the traditional academic circles. Text Processing has meanwhile become a mainstream industrial tool that is used, to various extents, by countless companies. As such, a revision of this book was
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Harley Hahn's Emacs Field Guide

by Harley Hahn ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
In this book, Harley Hahn demystifies Emacs for programmers, students, and everyday users. The first part of the book carefully creates a context for your work with Emacs. What exactly is Emacs? How does it relate to your personal need to work quickly and to solve problems? Hahn then explains the technical details you need to understand to work with your operating system, the various interfaces, ... Read more

$80.19 CAD

In this book, Harley Hahn demystifies Emacs for programmers, students, and everyday users. The first part of the book carefully creates a context for your work with Emacs. What exactly is Emacs? How does it relate to your personal need to work quickly and to solve problems? Hahn then explains the technical details you need to understand to work with your operating system, the various interfaces,
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Internet Addiction

Neuroscientific Approaches and Therapeutical Implications Including Smartphone Addiction

Edited by Christian Montag, Martin Reuter ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The second edition of this successful book provides further and in-depth insight into theoretical models dealing with Internet addiction, as well as includes new therapeutical approaches. The editors also broach the emerging topic of smartphone addiction.This book combines a scholarly introduction with state-of-the-art research in the characterization of Internet addiction. It is intended for a ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

The second edition of this successful book provides further and in-depth insight into theoretical models dealing with Internet addiction, as well as includes new therapeutical approaches. The editors also broach the emerging topic of smartphone addiction.This book combines a scholarly introduction with state-of-the-art research in the characterization of Internet addiction. It is intended for a
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Hadoop: Data Processing and Modelling

by Garry Turkington, Tanmay Deshpande, Sandeep Karanth ...

Unlock the power of your data with Hadoop 2.X ecosystem and its data warehousing techniques across large data setsAbout This BookConquer the mountain of data using Hadoop 2.X toolsThe authors succeed in creating a context for Hadoop and its ecosystemHands-on examples and recipes giving the bigger picture and helping you to master Hadoop 2.X data processing platformsOvercome the challenging data ... Read more

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Unlock the power of your data with Hadoop 2.X ecosystem and its data warehousing techniques across large data setsAbout This BookConquer the mountain of data using Hadoop 2.X toolsThe authors succeed in creating a context for Hadoop and its ecosystemHands-on examples and recipes giving the bigger picture and helping you to master Hadoop 2.X data processing platformsOvercome the challenging data
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Engineering Haptic Devices

Edited by Thorsten A. Kern, Christian Hatzfeld, Alireza Abbasimoshaei ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This is an open access book.In this third edition of Engineering Haptic Devices the software part was rewritten from scratch and now includes even more details on tactile and texture interaction modalities. The kinematics section was improved to extend beyond a pure knowledge explanation to a comprehensive guideline on how to actually do and implement haptic kinematic functions. The control ... Read more

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This is an open access book.In this third edition of Engineering Haptic Devices the software part was rewritten from scratch and now includes even more details on tactile and texture interaction modalities. The kinematics section was improved to extend beyond a pure knowledge explanation to a comprehensive guideline on how to actually do and implement haptic kinematic functions. The control
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Deciphering Data Architectures

Choosing Between a Modern Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Data Mesh

by James Serra ...

Data fabric, data lakehouse, and data mesh have recently appeared as viable alternatives to the modern data warehouse. These new architectures have solid benefits, but they're also surrounded by a lot of hyperbole and confusion. This practical book provides a guided tour of these architectures to help data professionals understand the pros and cons of each.James Serra, big data and data ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Data fabric, data lakehouse, and data mesh have recently appeared as viable alternatives to the modern data warehouse. These new architectures have solid benefits, but they're also surrounded by a lot of hyperbole and confusion. This practical book provides a guided tour of these architectures to help data professionals understand the pros and cons of each.James Serra, big data and data
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Coder une application avec l'IA avec le Développeur libre

Le guide pour créer une application mobile

by Quentin Cornu ...

Vous avez une idée d’application, mais vous ne savez pas par où commencer ?Pendant longtemps, créer une application semblait réservé aux développeurs expérimentés. Il fallait apprendre un langage, comprendre des concepts techniques, ... Et surtout ne pas abandonner en chemin !Aujourd’hui, l’intelligence artificielle change complètement la donne. Elle peut vous aider à clarifier votre idée, ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Vous avez une idée d’application, mais vous ne savez pas par où commencer ?Pendant longtemps, créer une application semblait réservé aux développeurs expérimentés. Il fallait apprendre un langage, comprendre des concepts techniques, ... Et surtout ne pas abandonner en chemin !Aujourd’hui, l’intelligence artificielle change complètement la donne. Elle peut vous aider à clarifier votre idée,
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Claude AI Mastery 2026

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by Daniel Parker ...

Series Book 1 - claude ai english
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it's the competitive advantage that separates high-performers from everyone else. In 2026, professionals across every industry are using Claude AI to accomplish in hours what used to take days, automate repetitive tasks, generate high-quality content, and make better decisions faster.Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced user ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it's the competitive advantage that separates high-performers from everyone else. In 2026, professionals across every industry are using Claude AI to accomplish in hours what used to take days, automate repetitive tasks, generate high-quality content, and make better decisions faster.Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced user
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Introducing Markdown and Pandoc

Using Markup Language and Document Converter

by Thomas Mailund ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover how to write manuscripts in Markdown and translate them with Pandoc into different output formats. You’ll use Markdown to annotate text formatting information with a strong focus on semantic information: you can annotate your text with information about where chapters and sections start, but not how chapter and heading captions should be formatted. As a result, you’ll decouple the ... Read more

$68.29 CAD

Discover how to write manuscripts in Markdown and translate them with Pandoc into different output formats. You’ll use Markdown to annotate text formatting information with a strong focus on semantic information: you can annotate your text with information about where chapters and sections start, but not how chapter and heading captions should be formatted. As a result, you’ll decouple the
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Modeling and Simulation in Python

An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers

by Allen B. Downey ...

Modeling and Simulation in Python teaches readers how to analyze real-world scenarios using the Python programming language, requiring no more than a background in high school math.Modeling and Simulation in Python is a thorough but easy-to-follow introduction to physical modeling—that is, the art of describing and simulating real-world systems. Readers are guided through modeling things like ... Read more

$38.39 CAD

Modeling and Simulation in Python teaches readers how to analyze real-world scenarios using the Python programming language, requiring no more than a background in high school math.Modeling and Simulation in Python is a thorough but easy-to-follow introduction to physical modeling—that is, the art of describing and simulating real-world systems. Readers are guided through modeling things like
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AWS

The Dependable Beginners Guide to Amazon Web Services (Learn in 2 Hours)

by Donald Stan ...

AWS also referred to as Amazon Web Service is a cloud computing platform that allows users to get access to demand computing services which includes virtual cloud server, database storageThis guide will show you in depth knowledge on everything you to know about amazon web service and how to get started with amazon web service even for complete beginners to understandGET YOUR COPY TODAY ... Read more

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AWS also referred to as Amazon Web Service is a cloud computing platform that allows users to get access to demand computing services which includes virtual cloud server, database storageThis guide will show you in depth knowledge on everything you to know about amazon web service and how to get started with amazon web service even for complete beginners to understandGET YOUR COPY TODAY
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Innovative Learning Environments in STEM Higher Education

Opportunities, Challenges, and Looking Forward

Edited by Jungwoo Ryoo, Kurt Winkelmann ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
As explored in this open access book, higher education in STEM fields is influenced by many factors, including education research, government and school policies, financial considerations, technology limitations, and acceptance of innovations by faculty and students. In 2018, Drs. Ryoo and Winkelmann explored the opportunities, challenges, and future research initiatives of innovative learning ... Read more

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As explored in this open access book, higher education in STEM fields is influenced by many factors, including education research, government and school policies, financial considerations, technology limitations, and acceptance of innovations by faculty and students. In 2018, Drs. Ryoo and Winkelmann explored the opportunities, challenges, and future research initiatives of innovative learning
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Programming Languages and Systems

34th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2025, Held as Part of the International Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2025, Hamilton, ON, Canada, May 3–8, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Viktor Vafeiadis ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The open access book set LNCS 15694 + LNCS 15695 constitutes the proceedings of the 34th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2025, which was held as part of the International Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2025, in Hamilton, Canada, during May 3-8, 2025.The 30 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 88 ... Read more

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The open access book set LNCS 15694 + LNCS 15695 constitutes the proceedings of the 34th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2025, which was held as part of the International Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2025, in Hamilton, Canada, during May 3-8, 2025.The 30 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 88
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Beginning Bazel

Building and Testing for Java, Go, and More

by P.J. McNerney ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover Bazel, a new build and software test set of tools for today's programmers and developers. This book shows you how to speed up your builds and tests, and how to use Bazel in the context of your favorite programming language. You'll see that the languages and SDKs supported include Java, Android, iOS, and Go.What You Will LearnUse Bazel as a build toolTest software with BazelWork with Java, ... Read more

$44.29 CAD

Discover Bazel, a new build and software test set of tools for today's programmers and developers. This book shows you how to speed up your builds and tests, and how to use Bazel in the context of your favorite programming language. You'll see that the languages and SDKs supported include Java, Android, iOS, and Go.What You Will LearnUse Bazel as a build toolTest software with BazelWork with Java,
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Learning Responsive Web Design

A Beginner's Guide

by Clarissa Peterson ...

Deliver an optimal user experience to all devices—including tablets, smartphones, feature phones, laptops, and large screens—by learning the basics of responsive web design. In this hands-on guide, UX designer Clarissa Peterson explains how responsive web design works, and takes you through a responsive workflow from project kickoff to site launch.Ideal for anyone involved in the process of ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

Deliver an optimal user experience to all devices—including tablets, smartphones, feature phones, laptops, and large screens—by learning the basics of responsive web design. In this hands-on guide, UX designer Clarissa Peterson explains how responsive web design works, and takes you through a responsive workflow from project kickoff to site launch.Ideal for anyone involved in the process of
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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

$47.19 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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Mathematical Logic

On Numbers, Sets, Structures, and Symmetry

by Roman Kossak ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is ... Read more

$72.99 CAD

This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is
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Rapid Contextual Design

A How-to Guide to Key Techniques for User-Centered Design

by Karen Holtzblatt, Jessamyn Burns Wendell, Shelley Wood ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
Is it impossible to schedule enough time to include users in your design process? Is it difficult to incorporate elaborate user-centered design techniques into your own standard design practices? Do the resources needed seem overwhelming? This handbook introduces Rapid CD, a fast-paced, adaptive form of Contextual Design. Rapid CD is a hands-on guide for anyone who needs practical guidance on how ... Read more

$50.39 CAD

Is it impossible to schedule enough time to include users in your design process? Is it difficult to incorporate elaborate user-centered design techniques into your own standard design practices? Do the resources needed seem overwhelming? This handbook introduces Rapid CD, a fast-paced, adaptive form of Contextual Design. Rapid CD is a hands-on guide for anyone who needs practical guidance on how
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Bad Data Handbook

Cleaning Up The Data So You Can Get Back To Work

by Q. Ethan McCallum ...

What is bad data? Some people consider it a technical phenomenon, like missing values or malformed records, but bad data includes a lot more. In this handbook, data expert Q. Ethan McCallum has gathered 19 colleagues from every corner of the data arena to reveal how they’ve recovered from nasty data problems.From cranky storage to poor representation to misguided policy, there are many paths to ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

What is bad data? Some people consider it a technical phenomenon, like missing values or malformed records, but bad data includes a lot more. In this handbook, data expert Q. Ethan McCallum has gathered 19 colleagues from every corner of the data arena to reveal how they’ve recovered from nasty data problems.From cranky storage to poor representation to misguided policy, there are many paths to
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AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty: MLS-C01 Certification Guide

The definitive guide to passing the MLS-C01 exam on the very first attempt

by Somanath Nanda, Weslley Moura ...

Prepare to achieve AWS Machine Learning Specialty certification with this complete, up-to-date guide and take the exam with confidenceKey FeaturesGet to grips with core machine learning algorithms along with AWS implementationBuild model training and inference pipelines and deploy machine learning models to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloudLearn all about the AWS services available for machine ... Read more

$59.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Prepare to achieve AWS Machine Learning Specialty certification with this complete, up-to-date guide and take the exam with confidenceKey FeaturesGet to grips with core machine learning algorithms along with AWS implementationBuild model training and inference pipelines and deploy machine learning models to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloudLearn all about the AWS services available for machine
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