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Mastering Geospatial Analysis with Python

Explore GIS processing and learn to work with GeoDjango, CARTOframes and MapboxGL-Jupyter

by Silas Toms, Eric van Rees, Paul Crickard ...

Explore GIS processing and learn to work with various tools and libraries in Python. Key Features\[\*\] Analyze and process geospatial data using Python libraries such as; Anaconda, GeoPandas\[\*\] Leverage new ArcGIS API to process geospatial data for the cloud.\[\*\] Explore various Python geospatial web and machine learning frameworks.Book DescriptionPython comes with a host of open source ... Read more

$47.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore GIS processing and learn to work with various tools and libraries in Python. Key Features\[\*\] Analyze and process geospatial data using Python libraries such as; Anaconda, GeoPandas\[\*\] Leverage new ArcGIS API to process geospatial data for the cloud.\[\*\] Explore various Python geospatial web and machine learning frameworks.Book DescriptionPython comes with a host of open source
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Text as Data

A New Framework for Machine Learning and the Social Sciences

by Justin Grimmer, Margaret E. Roberts, Brandon M. Stewart ...

A guide for using computational text analysis to learn about the social worldFrom social media posts and text messages to digital government documents and archives, researchers are bombarded with a deluge of text reflecting the social world. This textual data gives unprecedented insights into fundamental questions in the social sciences, humanities, and industry. Meanwhile new machine learning ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

A guide for using computational text analysis to learn about the social worldFrom social media posts and text messages to digital government documents and archives, researchers are bombarded with a deluge of text reflecting the social world. This textual data gives unprecedented insights into fundamental questions in the social sciences, humanities, and industry. Meanwhile new machine learning
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LLVM Techniques, Tips, and Best Practices Clang and Middle-End Libraries

Design powerful and reliable compilers using the latest libraries and tools from LLVM

by Min-Yih Hsu ...

Learn how you can build the next big programming language, compiler, or source code analyzer using LLVM and ClangKey FeaturesExplore Clang, LLVM’s middle-end and backend, in a pragmatic wayDevelop your LLVM skillset and get to grips with a variety of common use casesEngage with real-world LLVM development through various coding examplesBook DescriptionEvery programmer or engineer, at some point in ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how you can build the next big programming language, compiler, or source code analyzer using LLVM and ClangKey FeaturesExplore Clang, LLVM’s middle-end and backend, in a pragmatic wayDevelop your LLVM skillset and get to grips with a variety of common use casesEngage with real-world LLVM development through various coding examplesBook DescriptionEvery programmer or engineer, at some point in
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Machine Learning

A Constraint-Based Approach

by Marco Gori, Alessandro Betti, Stefano Melacci ...

Machine Learning: A Constraint-Based Approach, Second Edition provides readers with a refreshing look at the basic models and algorithms of machine learning, with an emphasis on current topics of interest that include neural networks and kernel machines. The book presents the information in a truly unified manner that is based on the notion of learning from environmental constraints. It draws a ... Read more

$74.39 CAD

Machine Learning: A Constraint-Based Approach, Second Edition provides readers with a refreshing look at the basic models and algorithms of machine learning, with an emphasis on current topics of interest that include neural networks and kernel machines. The book presents the information in a truly unified manner that is based on the notion of learning from environmental constraints. It draws a
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FreeCAD 1.0 User Manual for Beginners

Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Professional 3D Construction and Advanced Engineering Workflows

by Thomas Berg ...

Master the power of professional 3D design with FreeCAD 1.0, the leading open-source CAD solution trusted by engineers, architects, and designers worldwide.Whether you're a complete beginner taking your first steps in 3D modeling or an experienced user transitioning from commercial CAD platforms, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to create professional-quality designs. From ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the power of professional 3D design with FreeCAD 1.0, the leading open-source CAD solution trusted by engineers, architects, and designers worldwide.Whether you're a complete beginner taking your first steps in 3D modeling or an experienced user transitioning from commercial CAD platforms, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to create professional-quality designs. From
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AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Study Guide

In-Depth Guidance and Practice

by Sakti Mishra, Dylan Qu, Anusha Challa ...

There's no better time to become a data engineer. And acing the AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate (DEA-C01) exam will help you tackle the demands of modern data engineering and secure your place in the technology-driven future.Authors Sakti Mishra, Dylan Qu, and Anusha Challa equip you with the knowledge and sought-after skills necessary to effectively manage data and excel in your career. ... Read more

$51.19 CAD

There's no better time to become a data engineer. And acing the AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate (DEA-C01) exam will help you tackle the demands of modern data engineering and secure your place in the technology-driven future.Authors Sakti Mishra, Dylan Qu, and Anusha Challa equip you with the knowledge and sought-after skills necessary to effectively manage data and excel in your career.
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Age of Invisible Machines

A Guide to Orchestrating AI Agents and Making Organizations More Self-Driving, Revised and Updated

by Robb Wilson, Josh Tyson ...

**USA Today BestsellerThe Book That Saw 2027—In 2022. Now Sharpened for the Road Ahead.**Age of Invisible Machines quickly earned a reputation as a prophetic guide for technology and business leaders, offering a clear vision of what was coming just before it arrived. When the first edition launched in late 2022, few had seen the tidal wave of generative AI coming. But Robb Wilson and Josh Tyson ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

**USA Today BestsellerThe Book That Saw 2027—In 2022. Now Sharpened for the Road Ahead.**Age of Invisible Machines quickly earned a reputation as a prophetic guide for technology and business leaders, offering a clear vision of what was coming just before it arrived. When the first edition launched in late 2022, few had seen the tidal wave of generative AI coming. But Robb Wilson and Josh Tyson
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AI ChatBots For Dummies

by Kelly Noble Mirabella, Eric Butow ...

A handbook for professionals implementing or upgrading chatbotsIn AI Chatbots For Dummies, chatbot expert Kelly Mirabella and veteran tech educator Eric Butow deliver a from-scratch guide to deploying AI-powered chatbots that keep your business' customers happy. The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use — even if you don't know how to code. You'll learn ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

A handbook for professionals implementing or upgrading chatbotsIn AI Chatbots For Dummies, chatbot expert Kelly Mirabella and veteran tech educator Eric Butow deliver a from-scratch guide to deploying AI-powered chatbots that keep your business' customers happy. The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use — even if you don't know how to code. You'll learn
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Learn Microsoft Fabric

A practical guide to performing data analytics in the era of artificial intelligence

by Arshad Ali, Bradley Schacht ...

Harness the power of Microsoft Fabric to develop data analytics solutions for various use cases guided by step-by-step instructionsKey FeaturesExplore Microsoft Fabric and its features through real-world examplesBuild data analytics solutions for lakehouses, data warehouses, real-time analytics, and data scienceMonitor, manage, and administer your Fabric platform and analytics system to ensure ... Read more

$36.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Harness the power of Microsoft Fabric to develop data analytics solutions for various use cases guided by step-by-step instructionsKey FeaturesExplore Microsoft Fabric and its features through real-world examplesBuild data analytics solutions for lakehouses, data warehouses, real-time analytics, and data scienceMonitor, manage, and administer your Fabric platform and analytics system to ensure
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Data Science Programming All-in-One For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron ...

Your logical, linear guide to the fundamentals of data science programmingData science is exploding—in a good way—with a forecast of 1.7 megabytes of new information created every second for each human being on the planet by 2020 and 11.5 million job openings by 2026. It clearly pays dividends to be in the know. This friendly guide charts a path through the fundamentals of data science and then ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Your logical, linear guide to the fundamentals of data science programmingData science is exploding—in a good way—with a forecast of 1.7 megabytes of new information created every second for each human being on the planet by 2020 and 11.5 million job openings by 2026. It clearly pays dividends to be in the know. This friendly guide charts a path through the fundamentals of data science and then
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Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering

18th International Conference, CDVE 2021, Virtual Event, October 24–27, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Yuhua Luo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering, CDVE 2021, held in October 2021. Due to COVId-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.The 25 full papers and 9 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The achievement, progress and future challenges are reported in areas ... Read more

$96.09 CAD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering, CDVE 2021, held in October 2021. Due to COVId-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.The 25 full papers and 9 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The achievement, progress and future challenges are reported in areas
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Advances in Design and Digital Communication II

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design and Digital Communication, Digicom 2021, November 4–6, 2021, Barcelos, Portugal

Edited by Nuno Martins, Daniel Brandão ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on research findings and practical lessons featuring advances in the areas of digital and interaction design, graphic design and branding, design education, society and communication in design practice, and related ones. Gathering the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Digital Design and Communication, Digicom 2021, held on November 4–6, 2021, in Barcelos, ... Read more

$280.49 CAD

This book reports on research findings and practical lessons featuring advances in the areas of digital and interaction design, graphic design and branding, design education, society and communication in design practice, and related ones. Gathering the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Digital Design and Communication, Digicom 2021, held on November 4–6, 2021, in Barcelos,
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Computer Architecture and Organization

Fundamentals and Architecture Security

by Shuangbao Paul Wang ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
In today’s workplace, computer and cybersecurity professionals must understand both hardware and software to deploy effective security solutions. This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of computer architecture and organization for security, and provides them with both theoretical and practical solutions to design and implement secure computer systems. Offering an in-depth and innovative ... Read more

$70.49 CAD

In today’s workplace, computer and cybersecurity professionals must understand both hardware and software to deploy effective security solutions. This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of computer architecture and organization for security, and provides them with both theoretical and practical solutions to design and implement secure computer systems. Offering an in-depth and innovative
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Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management. Health, Operations Management, and Design

13th International Conference, DHM 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26 – July 1, 2022, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Vincent G. Duffy ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 1319 and 13320 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2022, which was held virtually as part of the 24rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 poster papers included in the 39 ... Read more

$93.49 CAD

This two-volume set LNCS 1319 and 13320 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2022, which was held virtually as part of the 24rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 poster papers included in the 39
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Design, User Experience, and Usability: Design for Emotion, Well-being and Health, Learning, and Culture

11th International Conference, DUXU 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26 – July 1, 2022, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Marcelo M. Soares, Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Aaron Marcus ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The
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Design for Teaching and Learning in a Networked World

10th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2015, Toledo, Spain, September 15-18, 2015, Proceedings

Edited by Gráinne Conole, Tomaž Klobučar, Christoph Rensing, Johannes Konert, Elise Lavoué ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2015, held in Toledo, Spain, in September 2015.The 27 full papers, 19 short papers, 9 demo papers and 23 posters were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. They address topics such as blended learning; self-regulated and self directed learning; reflective learning; ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2015, held in Toledo, Spain, in September 2015.The 27 full papers, 19 short papers, 9 demo papers and 23 posters were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. They address topics such as blended learning; self-regulated and self directed learning; reflective learning;
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Advances in Cross-Cultural Decision Making

Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Cross-Cultural Decision Making (CCDM), July 27-31,2016, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA

Edited by Sae Schatz, Mark Hoffman ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on the latest advances in understanding human cognition and its interplay with various cultural constructs, such as geographical, historical, sociological, and organizational cultures. It addresses researchers, scholars, and industry practitioners from diverse backgrounds, including sociology, linguistics, business, military science, psychology, human factors, neuroscience, and ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book reports on the latest advances in understanding human cognition and its interplay with various cultural constructs, such as geographical, historical, sociological, and organizational cultures. It addresses researchers, scholars, and industry practitioners from diverse backgrounds, including sociology, linguistics, business, military science, psychology, human factors, neuroscience, and
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Android Apps for Absolute Beginners

Covering Android 7

by Wallace Jackson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Get your first Android apps up and running with the help of plain English and practical examples. If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. Android Apps for Absolute Beginners cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android app development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started.This book ... Read more

$56.29 CAD

Get your first Android apps up and running with the help of plain English and practical examples. If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. Android Apps for Absolute Beginners cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android app development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started.This book
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Current Research of the Human Interface Society

A Special Issue of the international Journal of Human-computer Interaction

Edited by Osamu Katai ...

This special issue is the first opportunity to introduce the research activities of the Human Interface Society. The first article gives a microworld approach to identify design requirements for better situation awareness. Next, a focus on evaluation of organizational structure in emergency situations from the communication viewpoints is examined, ... Read more

$111.30 CAD

This special issue is the first opportunity to introduce the research activities of the Human Interface Society. The first article gives a microworld approach to identify design requirements for better situation awareness. Next, a focus on evaluation of organizational structure in emergency situations from the communication viewpoints is examined,
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Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality

13th International Conference, VAMR 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Jessie Y. C. Chen, Gino Fragomeni ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2021, held virtually as part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 submissions.The 47 papers included in ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2021, held virtually as part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 submissions.The 47 papers included in
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Web Form Design

Filling in the Blanks

by Luke Wroblewski ...

Forms make or break the most crucial online interactions: checkout (commerce), registration (community), data input (participation and sharing), and any task requiring information entry. In Web Form Design, Luke Wroblewski draws on original research, his considerable experience at Yahoo! and eBay, and the perspectives of many of the field's leading designers to show you everything you need to know ... Read more

$49.49 CAD

Forms make or break the most crucial online interactions: checkout (commerce), registration (community), data input (participation and sharing), and any task requiring information entry. In Web Form Design, Luke Wroblewski draws on original research, his considerable experience at Yahoo! and eBay, and the perspectives of many of the field's leading designers to show you everything you need to know
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Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Designing, Developing and Deploying Learning Experiences

7th International Conference, LCT 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd HCI International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 12205 and LNCS 12206 constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020.The total of 1439 papers and 238 posters included in the 37 HCII 2020 proceedings volumes was carefully ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This two-volume set LNCS 12205 and LNCS 12206 constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020.The total of 1439 papers and 238 posters included in the 37 HCII 2020 proceedings volumes was carefully
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Blockchain with Hyperledger Fabric

Build decentralized applications using Hyperledger Fabric 2

by Nitin Gaur, Anthony O'Dowd, Petr Novotny, Luc Desrosiers, Venkatraman Ramakrishna, Salman A. Baset ...

Learn to develop blockchain-based distributed ledgers and deploy a Hyperledger Fabric network with concrete exercises and examplesKey FeaturesUpdated with the latest features and additions that come with Hyperledger Fabric 2Write your own smart contracts and services using Java and JavaScript on a Hyperledger Fabric networkDive into real-world blockchain challenges such as integration and ... Read more

$47.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to develop blockchain-based distributed ledgers and deploy a Hyperledger Fabric network with concrete exercises and examplesKey FeaturesUpdated with the latest features and additions that come with Hyperledger Fabric 2Write your own smart contracts and services using Java and JavaScript on a Hyperledger Fabric networkDive into real-world blockchain challenges such as integration and
... Read more
Chatbot Research and Design

Third International Workshop, CONVERSATIONS 2019, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 19–20, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Asbjørn Følstad, Theo Araujo, Symeon Papadopoulos, Effie Lai-Chong Law, Ole-Christoffer Granmo, Ewa Luger, Petter Bae Brandtzaeg ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Chatbot Research and Design, CONVERSATIONS 2019, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in November 2019. The 18 revised full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 31 submissions.The papers are grouped in the following topical sections: user and communication studies user ... Read more

$96.09 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Chatbot Research and Design, CONVERSATIONS 2019, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in November 2019. The 18 revised full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 31 submissions.The papers are grouped in the following topical sections: user and communication studies user
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