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Big Data And The Computable Society: Algorithms And People In The Digital World

by Domenico Talia ...

Data and algorithms are changing our life. The awareness of importance and pervasiveness of the digital revolution is the primary element from which to start a path of knowledge to grasp what is happening in the world of big data and digital innovation and to understand these impacts on our minds and relationships between people, traceability and the computability of behavior of individuals and ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Data and algorithms are changing our life. The awareness of importance and pervasiveness of the digital revolution is the primary element from which to start a path of knowledge to grasp what is happening in the world of big data and digital innovation and to understand these impacts on our minds and relationships between people, traceability and the computability of behavior of individuals and
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Data Driven Approaches for Healthcare

Machine learning for Identifying High Utilizers

by Chengliang Yang, Chris Delcher, Elizabeth Shenkman, Sanjay Ranka ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Big Data Series
Health care utilization routinely generates vast amounts of data from sources ranging from electronic medical records, insurance claims, vital signs, and patient-reported outcomes. Predicting health outcomes using data modeling approaches is an emerging field that can reveal important insights into disproportionate spending patterns. This book presents data driven methods, especially machine ... Read more

$96.18 CAD

Health care utilization routinely generates vast amounts of data from sources ranging from electronic medical records, insurance claims, vital signs, and patient-reported outcomes. Predicting health outcomes using data modeling approaches is an emerging field that can reveal important insights into disproportionate spending patterns. This book presents data driven methods, especially machine
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Analytical Skills for AI and Data Science

Building Skills for an AI-Driven Enterprise

by Daniel Vaughan ...

While several market-leading companies have successfully transformed their business models by following data- and AI-driven paths, the vast majority have yet to reap the benefits. How can your business and analytics units gain a competitive advantage by capturing the full potential of this predictive revolution? This practical guide presents a battle-tested end-to-end method to help you translate ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

While several market-leading companies have successfully transformed their business models by following data- and AI-driven paths, the vast majority have yet to reap the benefits. How can your business and analytics units gain a competitive advantage by capturing the full potential of this predictive revolution? This practical guide presents a battle-tested end-to-end method to help you translate
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Essential TypeScript

From Beginner to Pro

by Adam Freeman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Work with Typescript and get the most from this versatile open source language. Author Adam Freeman begins this book by describing Typescript and the benefits it offers, and goes on to show you how to use TypeScript in realistic scenarios, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.Starting from the nuts-and-bolts and building up to the most advanced and sophisticated features, you will ... Read more

$68.29 CAD

Work with Typescript and get the most from this versatile open source language. Author Adam Freeman begins this book by describing Typescript and the benefits it offers, and goes on to show you how to use TypeScript in realistic scenarios, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.Starting from the nuts-and-bolts and building up to the most advanced and sophisticated features, you will
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TensorFlow: Powerful Predictive Analytics with TensorFlow

Predict valuable insights of your data with TensorFlow

by Md. Rezaul Karim ...

Learn how to solve real life problems using different methods like logic regression, random forests and SVM's with TensorFlow.Key FeaturesUnderstand predictive analytics along with its challenges and best practicesEmbedded with assessments that will help you revise the concepts you have learned in this bookBook DescriptionPredictive analytics discovers hidden patterns from structured and ... Read more

$37.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to solve real life problems using different methods like logic regression, random forests and SVM's with TensorFlow.Key FeaturesUnderstand predictive analytics along with its challenges and best practicesEmbedded with assessments that will help you revise the concepts you have learned in this bookBook DescriptionPredictive analytics discovers hidden patterns from structured and
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Expert Data Modeling with Power BI

Get the best out of Power BI by building optimized data models for reporting and business needs

by Soheil Bakhshi ...

Manage and work with business data effectively by learning data modeling techniques and leveraging the latest features of Power BIKey FeaturesUnderstand data modeling techniques to get the best out of data using Power BIDefine the relationships between data to extract valuable insightsSolve a wide variety of business challenges by building optimal data modelsBook DescriptionThis book is a ... Read more

$59.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Manage and work with business data effectively by learning data modeling techniques and leveraging the latest features of Power BIKey FeaturesUnderstand data modeling techniques to get the best out of data using Power BIDefine the relationships between data to extract valuable insightsSolve a wide variety of business challenges by building optimal data modelsBook DescriptionThis book is a
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Multifractal Analysis in Hydrology

Application to Time Series

by Pietro Bernardara, Michel Lang, Eric Sauquet, Daniel Schertzer, Ioulia Tchiriguyskaia ...

This book provides a simplified description of the procedures to be used to perform an analysis of hydrological data within a multifractal framework. After a review of multifractal theory and the presentation of one model for identifying scale invariance properties, examples of applications to rainfall and discharge time series are given. It will be of interest to teachers and researchers in this ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book provides a simplified description of the procedures to be used to perform an analysis of hydrological data within a multifractal framework. After a review of multifractal theory and the presentation of one model for identifying scale invariance properties, examples of applications to rainfall and discharge time series are given. It will be of interest to teachers and researchers in this
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User-Centered Design

A Developer's Guide to Building User-Friendly Applications

by Travis Lowdermilk ...

How do you design engaging applications that people love to use? This book demonstrates several ways to include valuable input from potential clients and customers throughout the process. With practical guidelines and insights from his own experience, author Travis Lowdermilk shows you how usability and user-centered design will dramatically change the way people interact with your application ... Read more

$22.39 CAD

How do you design engaging applications that people love to use? This book demonstrates several ways to include valuable input from potential clients and customers throughout the process. With practical guidelines and insights from his own experience, author Travis Lowdermilk shows you how usability and user-centered design will dramatically change the way people interact with your application
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Programmieren spielend gelernt mit dem Java-Hamster-Modell

by Dietrich Boles ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Das Hamster-Modell ist ein spezielles didaktisches Modell zum spielerischen Erlernen der Programmierung. Es orientiert sich an der Programmiersprache Java. Programmieranfänger lernen die grundlegenden Programmierkonzepte und den Programmentwurf kennen, indem sie sogenannte „Hamster-Programme“ entwickeln, mit denen sie einen virtuellen Hamster durch eine virtuelle Landschaft steuern und dabei ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Das Hamster-Modell ist ein spezielles didaktisches Modell zum spielerischen Erlernen der Programmierung. Es orientiert sich an der Programmiersprache Java. Programmieranfänger lernen die grundlegenden Programmierkonzepte und den Programmentwurf kennen, indem sie sogenannte „Hamster-Programme“ entwickeln, mit denen sie einen virtuellen Hamster durch eine virtuelle Landschaft steuern und dabei
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Problem Solving In Operation Management

Edited by Patricia Esperanza Balderas-Cañas, Gabriel De Las Nieves Sánchez-Guerrero ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This volume examines problem solving and applied systems aimed at improving performance and management of organizations. The book’s eight chapters are integrated into two parts: methodologies and techniques that discuss complex dynamic analysis of the organizations, participative processes for building trend scenarios, consultancy as a systemic intervention process, processes to promote innovative ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This volume examines problem solving and applied systems aimed at improving performance and management of organizations. The book’s eight chapters are integrated into two parts: methodologies and techniques that discuss complex dynamic analysis of the organizations, participative processes for building trend scenarios, consultancy as a systemic intervention process, processes to promote innovative
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A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to ChatGPT for People Over 50.

by Armando Proa ...

In an increasingly digital world, learning to use new technological tools can be a challenge, especially if you didn't grow up with them. This eBook is specifically designed for people over 50 who want to harness the potential of ChatGPT, a powerful artificial intelligence tool, without complications or technical jargon.A Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT: Step by Step for the Over 50s is an ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In an increasingly digital world, learning to use new technological tools can be a challenge, especially if you didn't grow up with them. This eBook is specifically designed for people over 50 who want to harness the potential of ChatGPT, a powerful artificial intelligence tool, without complications or technical jargon.A Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT: Step by Step for the Over 50s is an
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Building Web Applications with Visual Studio 2017

Using .NET Core and Modern JavaScript Frameworks

by Philip Japikse, Kevin Grossnicklaus, Ben Dewey ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn how to build web applications from three Microsoft MVPs. After building the data application layer using Entity Framework Core and a RESTful service using ASP.NET Core, you will then build the client side web application three ways: first, using ASP.NET Core, then using Angular 2, and, finally, using React. You will be able to compare and contrast these UI frameworks and select the best one ... Read more

$63.49 CAD

Learn how to build web applications from three Microsoft MVPs. After building the data application layer using Entity Framework Core and a RESTful service using ASP.NET Core, you will then build the client side web application three ways: first, using ASP.NET Core, then using Angular 2, and, finally, using React. You will be able to compare and contrast these UI frameworks and select the best one
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Financial Theory with Python

A Gentle Introduction

by Yves Hilpisch ...

Nowadays, finance, mathematics, and programming are intrinsically linked. This book provides the relevant foundations of each discipline to give you the major tools you need to get started in the world of computational finance.Using an approach where mathematical concepts provide the common background against which financial ideas and programming techniques are learned, this practical guide ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

Nowadays, finance, mathematics, and programming are intrinsically linked. This book provides the relevant foundations of each discipline to give you the major tools you need to get started in the world of computational finance.Using an approach where mathematical concepts provide the common background against which financial ideas and programming techniques are learned, this practical guide
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Pro MERN Stack

Full Stack Web App Development with Mongo, Express, React, and Node

by Vasan Subramanian ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Assemble the complete stack required to build a modern web app using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node. This book also covers many other complementary tools: React Router, GraphQL, React-Bootstrap, Babel, and Webpack. This new edition will use the latest version of React (React 16) and the latest React Router (React Router 4), which has a significantly different approach to routing compared to ... Read more

$68.29 CAD

Assemble the complete stack required to build a modern web app using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node. This book also covers many other complementary tools: React Router, GraphQL, React-Bootstrap, Babel, and Webpack. This new edition will use the latest version of React (React 16) and the latest React Router (React Router 4), which has a significantly different approach to routing compared to
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Mastering Tableau

Smart Business Intelligence techniques to get maximum insights from your data

by David Baldwin, Jen Stirrup ...

Master the intricacies of Tableau to create effective data visualizationsKey FeaturesArm yourself with an arsenal of advanced chart types and geocoding to efficiently and engagingly present informationMap a grid over a network node diagram and use that grid to demonstrate loads, processing time, and more in TableauIntegrate R with Tableau by utilizing R functions, libraries, and saved modelsBook ... Read more

$47.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the intricacies of Tableau to create effective data visualizationsKey FeaturesArm yourself with an arsenal of advanced chart types and geocoding to efficiently and engagingly present informationMap a grid over a network node diagram and use that grid to demonstrate loads, processing time, and more in TableauIntegrate R with Tableau by utilizing R functions, libraries, and saved modelsBook
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Data Science Strategy For Dummies

by Ulrika Jägare ...

All the answers to your data science questionsOver half of all businesses are using data science to generate insights and value from big data. How are they doing it? Data Science Strategy For Dummies answers all your questions about how to build a data science capability from scratch, starting with the “what” and the “why” of data science and covering what it takes to lead and nurture a top-notch ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

All the answers to your data science questionsOver half of all businesses are using data science to generate insights and value from big data. How are they doing it? Data Science Strategy For Dummies answers all your questions about how to build a data science capability from scratch, starting with the “what” and the “why” of data science and covering what it takes to lead and nurture a top-notch
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Responsible AI

Implement an Ethical Approach in your Organization

by Olivia Gambelin ...

FINALIST: American Book Fest Best Book Awards 2024 - Business: TechnologyWINNER: Independent Press Award 2025 - TechnologyWINNER: Axiom Business Book Award 2025 - Bronze Medal, Emerging Trends/AIWINNER: 2024 Foreword Indies Book of the Year - Bronze, Science & TechnologyFINALIST: 2025 International Book Awards (IBA) - Business: Technology<... ... Read more

$50.59 CAD

FINALIST: American Book Fest Best Book Awards 2024 - Business: TechnologyWINNER: Independent Press Award 2025 - TechnologyWINNER: Axiom Business Book Award 2025 - Bronze Medal, Emerging Trends/AIWINNER: 2024 Foreword Indies Book of the Year - Bronze, Science & TechnologyFINALIST: 2025 International Book Awards (IBA) - Business: Technology<...
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Practical AI Security

A Hands-on Guide to Attacking, Defending, and Securing Modern AI Systems

by Harriet Farlow ...

Break AI Systems. Then Secure Them.If you’re a security practitioner learning to operate in AI environments, or an ML engineer who needs to understand what adversaries actually do, Practical AI Security gives you the technical foundation the field demands.Built from first principles, this book takes you from how models fail to how they’re exploited to how they’re defended and audited. Every ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

Break AI Systems. Then Secure Them.If you’re a security practitioner learning to operate in AI environments, or an ML engineer who needs to understand what adversaries actually do, Practical AI Security gives you the technical foundation the field demands.Built from first principles, this book takes you from how models fail to how they’re exploited to how they’re defended and audited. Every
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OpenGL Development Cookbook

by Muhammad Mobeen Movania ...

The book is written in a Cookbook format with practical recipes aimed at helping you exploit OpenGL to its full potential.This book is targeted towards intermediate OpenGL programmers. However, those who are new to OpenGL and know an alternate API like DirectX might also find these recipes useful to create OpenGL animations. ... Read more

$34.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book is written in a Cookbook format with practical recipes aimed at helping you exploit OpenGL to its full potential.This book is targeted towards intermediate OpenGL programmers. However, those who are new to OpenGL and know an alternate API like DirectX might also find these recipes useful to create OpenGL animations.
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Building Telegram Bots

Develop Bots in 12 Programming Languages using the Telegram Bot API

by Nicolas Modrzyk ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn about bot programming, using all the latest and greatest programming languages, including Python, Go, and Clojure, so you can feel at ease writing your Telegram bot in a way that suits you.This book shows how you can use bots for just about everything: they connect, they respond, they enhance your job search chances, they do technical research for you, they remind you about your last train, ... Read more

$44.29 CAD

Learn about bot programming, using all the latest and greatest programming languages, including Python, Go, and Clojure, so you can feel at ease writing your Telegram bot in a way that suits you.This book shows how you can use bots for just about everything: they connect, they respond, they enhance your job search chances, they do technical research for you, they remind you about your last train,
... Read more
"Artificial Intelligence: How Does It Work? And How to Use It?"

by Sabry Fattah ...

In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, transforming industries and revolutionizing the way we live and work. This book is a must-read guide that takes you on an exhilarating journey into the realm of AI, unraveling its inner workings and empowering you to leverage its potential.This book is meticulously crafted to ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, transforming industries and revolutionizing the way we live and work. This book is a must-read guide that takes you on an exhilarating journey into the realm of AI, unraveling its inner workings and empowering you to leverage its potential.This book is meticulously crafted to
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The Handbook of Formal Methods in Human-Computer Interaction

Edited by Judy Bowen, Benjamin Weyers, Philippe Palanque, Alan Dix ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive collection of methods and approaches for using formal methods within Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, the use of which is a prerequisite for usability and user-experience (UX) when engineering interactive systems.World-leading researchers present methods, tools and techniques to design and develop reliable interactive systems, offering an extensive ... Read more

$408.59 CAD

This book provides a comprehensive collection of methods and approaches for using formal methods within Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, the use of which is a prerequisite for usability and user-experience (UX) when engineering interactive systems.World-leading researchers present methods, tools and techniques to design and develop reliable interactive systems, offering an extensive
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IntelliJ IDEA Essentials

by Jaroslaw Krochmalski ...

This book is for developers who want to work smarter so they can focus their efforts on the details that will give them the advantage. This book is tailor-made for developers who want to move from NetBeans and Eclipse to experience the power and functionality of IntelliJ IDEA. ... Read more

$30.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is for developers who want to work smarter so they can focus their efforts on the details that will give them the advantage. This book is tailor-made for developers who want to move from NetBeans and Eclipse to experience the power and functionality of IntelliJ IDEA.
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Beginning CSS Preprocessors

With SASS, Compass.js and Less.js

by Anirudh Prabhu ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn how preprocessors can make CSS scalable and easy to maintain. You'll see how to write code in a very clean and scalable manner and use CSS preprocessor features such as variables and looping, which are missing in CSS natively. Reading Beginning CSS Preprocessors will make your life much simpler by showing you how to create reusable chunks of code. In addition to coding enhancements, you’ll ... Read more

$41.89 CAD

Learn how preprocessors can make CSS scalable and easy to maintain. You'll see how to write code in a very clean and scalable manner and use CSS preprocessor features such as variables and looping, which are missing in CSS natively. Reading Beginning CSS Preprocessors will make your life much simpler by showing you how to create reusable chunks of code. In addition to coding enhancements, you’ll
... Read more

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