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Foundations of Libvirt Development

How to Set Up and Maintain a Virtual Machine Environment with Python

by W. David Ashley ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover the essential concepts of libvirt development and see how to interface to Linux virtualization environments, such as QEMU/KVM, XEN, Virtuozzo, VMWare ESX, LXC, Bhyve, and more. This book will prepare you to set up and maintain a virtual machine environment.You'll start by reviewing virtualization in general and then move on to libvirt-specific concepts using Python, including virtualized ... Read more

$68.29 CAD

Discover the essential concepts of libvirt development and see how to interface to Linux virtualization environments, such as QEMU/KVM, XEN, Virtuozzo, VMWare ESX, LXC, Bhyve, and more. This book will prepare you to set up and maintain a virtual machine environment.You'll start by reviewing virtualization in general and then move on to libvirt-specific concepts using Python, including virtualized
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Models, Languages, and Tools for Concurrent and Distributed Programming

Essays Dedicated to Rocco De Nicola on the Occasion of His 65th Birthday

Edited by Michele Boreale, Flavio Corradini, Michele Loreti, Rosario Pugliese ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This volume was published in honor of Rocco De Nicola’s 65th birthday. The Festschrift volume contains 27 papers written by close collaborators and friends of Rocco De Nicola and was presented to Rocco on the 1st of July 2019 during a two-day symposium held in Lucca, Italy.The papers present many research ideas that have been influenced by Rocco's work. They testify his intellectual curiosity, ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This volume was published in honor of Rocco De Nicola’s 65th birthday. The Festschrift volume contains 27 papers written by close collaborators and friends of Rocco De Nicola and was presented to Rocco on the 1st of July 2019 during a two-day symposium held in Lucca, Italy.The papers present many research ideas that have been influenced by Rocco's work. They testify his intellectual curiosity,
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Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, July 17-21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Ravindra S. Goonetilleke, Waldemar Karwowski ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on the state of the art in physical ergonomics and is concerned with the design of products, process, services, and work systems to assure their productive, safe, and satisfying use by people. With focus on the human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands, repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture are the most common types of ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This book reports on the state of the art in physical ergonomics and is concerned with the design of products, process, services, and work systems to assure their productive, safe, and satisfying use by people. With focus on the human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands, repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture are the most common types of
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Web Engineering

18th International Conference, ICWE 2018, Cáceres, Spain, June 5-8, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Tommi Mikkonen, Ralf Klamma, Juan Hernández ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Web Engineering, ICWE 2018, held in Cáceres, Spain, in June 2018.The 18 full research papers and 17 short papers presented together with 2 practice papers, 6 demonstration papers, and 5 tutorials were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. The papers cover research areas such as Web application ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Web Engineering, ICWE 2018, held in Cáceres, Spain, in June 2018.The 18 full research papers and 17 short papers presented together with 2 practice papers, 6 demonstration papers, and 5 tutorials were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. The papers cover research areas such as Web application
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Computer Engineering and Technology

22nd CCF Conference, NCCET 2018, Yinchuan, China, August 15–17, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Weixia Xu, Liquan Xiao, Jinwen Li, Zhenzhen Zhu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd CCF Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology, NCCET 2018, held in Yinchuan, China, in August 2018.The 17 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They address topics such as processor architecture; application specific processors; computer application and software optimization; technology on ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd CCF Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology, NCCET 2018, held in Yinchuan, China, in August 2018.The 17 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They address topics such as processor architecture; application specific processors; computer application and software optimization; technology on
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Hands-On Machine Learning on Google Cloud Platform

Implementing smart and efficient analytics using Cloud ML Engine

by Giuseppe Ciaburro, V Kishore Ayyadevara, Alexis Perrier, Bryan Fry, Antonio Gulli ...

Unleash Google\\'s Cloud Platform to build, train and optimize machine learning modelsKey FeaturesGet well versed in GCP pre-existing services to build your own smart modelsA comprehensive guide covering aspects from data processing, analyzing to building and training ML modelsA practical approach to produce your trained ML models and port them to your mobile for easy accessBook DescriptionGoogle ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash Google\\'s Cloud Platform to build, train and optimize machine learning modelsKey FeaturesGet well versed in GCP pre-existing services to build your own smart modelsA comprehensive guide covering aspects from data processing, analyzing to building and training ML modelsA practical approach to produce your trained ML models and port them to your mobile for easy accessBook DescriptionGoogle
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Hands-On Android UI Development

Design and develop attractive user interfaces for Android applications

by Jason Morris ...

Master the art of creating impressive and reactive UIs for mobile applications on the latest version of Android Oreo.Key Features\[\*\] A comprehensive guide to designing and developing highly interactive user interfaces for your app.\[\*\] Design responsive and agile applications targeting multiple Android devices (up to Android Oreo) using Android Studio 3.0\[\*\] Write reactive user interfaces ... Read more

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Master the art of creating impressive and reactive UIs for mobile applications on the latest version of Android Oreo.Key Features\[\*\] A comprehensive guide to designing and developing highly interactive user interfaces for your app.\[\*\] Design responsive and agile applications targeting multiple Android devices (up to Android Oreo) using Android Studio 3.0\[\*\] Write reactive user interfaces
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C Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

by Shirish Chavan ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Solve your C programming problems with practical and informative recipes. This book covers various aspects of C programming including the fundamentals of C, operators and expressions, control statements, recursion, and user-defined functions. Each chapter contains a series of recipes that you can easily reference to quickly find the answers you are looking for.C Recipes also contains recipes and ... Read more

$68.29 CAD

Solve your C programming problems with practical and informative recipes. This book covers various aspects of C programming including the fundamentals of C, operators and expressions, control statements, recursion, and user-defined functions. Each chapter contains a series of recipes that you can easily reference to quickly find the answers you are looking for.C Recipes also contains recipes and
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Digital Hampi: Preserving Indian Cultural Heritage

Edited by Sharada Srinivasan, Anupama Mallik, Vijay Chandru, Santanu Chaudhury ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The book represents the culmination of a hugely successful heritage preservation project initiated by the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology. It presents extensive research on the digital preservation of the history, mythology, art, architecture and culture of the world heritage site Hampi in Karnataka, the seat of the Vijayanagara dynasty in medieval India. Further, the ... Read more

$192.19 CAD

The book represents the culmination of a hugely successful heritage preservation project initiated by the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology. It presents extensive research on the digital preservation of the history, mythology, art, architecture and culture of the world heritage site Hampi in Karnataka, the seat of the Vijayanagara dynasty in medieval India. Further, the
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Inclusive Design of a Smart Device for People with Parkinson’s Disease

by Silvia Imbesi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book reports on an inclusive design project aimed at developing IoT-based wearable devices for special populations. Specifically, it covers the design, the implementation and testing of a smart mHealth system that uses sensory cues to monitor and train the gait and posture of people with Parkinson’s disease. It presents a user-centred strategy to better involve the users in defining the most ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

This book reports on an inclusive design project aimed at developing IoT-based wearable devices for special populations. Specifically, it covers the design, the implementation and testing of a smart mHealth system that uses sensory cues to monitor and train the gait and posture of people with Parkinson’s disease. It presents a user-centred strategy to better involve the users in defining the most
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HCI International 2024 – Late Breaking Papers

26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VI

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis, Qin Gao, Jia Zhou ...

Series Book 6 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This nine-volume set LNCS 15473-15482 constitutes the proceedings of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2023, in Washington, DC, USA, in June/July 2024.For the HCCII 2024 proceedings, a total of 1271 papers and 309 posters was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. Additionally, 222 papers and 104 posters are included in the volumes of the proceedings published ... Read more

$96.09 CAD

This nine-volume set LNCS 15473-15482 constitutes the proceedings of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2023, in Washington, DC, USA, in June/July 2024.For the HCCII 2024 proceedings, a total of 1271 papers and 309 posters was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. Additionally, 222 papers and 104 posters are included in the volumes of the proceedings published
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MATLAB Machine Learning

by Michael Paluszek, Stephanie Thomas ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This book is a comprehensive guide to machine learning with worked examples in MATLAB. It starts with an overview of the history of Artificial Intelligence and automatic control and how the field of machine learning grew from these. It provides descriptions of all major areas in machine learning.The book reviews commercially available packages for machine learning and shows how they fit into the ... Read more

$57.69 CAD

This book is a comprehensive guide to machine learning with worked examples in MATLAB. It starts with an overview of the history of Artificial Intelligence and automatic control and how the field of machine learning grew from these. It provides descriptions of all major areas in machine learning.The book reviews commercially available packages for machine learning and shows how they fit into the
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Learn Qt 5

Build modern, responsive cross-platform desktop applications with Qt, C++, and QML

by Nicholas Sherriff ...

Learn the fundamentals of QT 5 framework to develop interactive cross-platform applications Key FeaturesA practical guide on the fundamentals of application development with QT 5Learn to write scalable, robust and adaptable C++ code with QTDeploy your application on different platforms such as Windows, Mac OS, and LinuxBook DescriptionQt is a mature and powerful framework for delivering ... Read more

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Learn the fundamentals of QT 5 framework to develop interactive cross-platform applications Key FeaturesA practical guide on the fundamentals of application development with QT 5Learn to write scalable, robust and adaptable C++ code with QTDeploy your application on different platforms such as Windows, Mac OS, and LinuxBook DescriptionQt is a mature and powerful framework for delivering
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Verified Software. Theories, Tools, and Experiments

9th International Conference, VSTTE 2017, Heidelberg, Germany, July 22-23, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Andrei Paskevich, Thomas Wies ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Verified Software: Theories, Tools, and Experiments, VSTTE 2017, held in Heidelberg, Germany, in July 2017.The 12 full papers presented were carefully revised and selected from 20 submissions. The papers describe large-scale verification efforts that involve collaboration, theory ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This volume constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Verified Software: Theories, Tools, and Experiments, VSTTE 2017, held in Heidelberg, Germany, in July 2017.The 12 full papers presented were carefully revised and selected from 20 submissions. The papers describe large-scale verification efforts that involve collaboration, theory
... Read more
Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality

The Case of Spatial Intelligence Enhancement

by Christos Papakostas, Christos Troussas, Cleo Sgouropoulou ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This monograph explores the synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR) and cognitive processes to enhance spatial abilities — an integral aspect of cognitive development. The ability to comprehend and manipulate spatial information is not only fundamental to our understanding of the physical world but also plays a pivotal role in numerous academic and professional fields. ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

This monograph explores the synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR) and cognitive processes to enhance spatial abilities — an integral aspect of cognitive development. The ability to comprehend and manipulate spatial information is not only fundamental to our understanding of the physical world but also plays a pivotal role in numerous academic and professional fields.
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Machine Learning with Python: A Comprehensive Guide with a Practical Example

by MARTIN NEEL ...

Machine learning, often abbreviated as ML, has swiftly risen from a niche topic in computer science to a central pillar in technology, innovation, and everyday life. From chatbots guiding us on websites to recommendation engines suggesting our next favorite movie, machine learning algorithms play an integral role in shaping our digital experiences. As the world generates an increasing volume of ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Machine learning, often abbreviated as ML, has swiftly risen from a niche topic in computer science to a central pillar in technology, innovation, and everyday life. From chatbots guiding us on websites to recommendation engines suggesting our next favorite movie, machine learning algorithms play an integral role in shaping our digital experiences. As the world generates an increasing volume of
... Read more
Smart Cities at Play: Technology and Emerging Forms of Playfulness

Edited by Konstantinos Papangelis, Michael Saker, Catherine Jones ...

This book explores how smart cities enable new and playful ways for citizens to experience, inhabit and socialise within urban environments.It examines how the functionality of digital technologies within municipal settings can extend beyond environmental pragmatism and socio-economic concerns, to include playful approaches to urban spaces that co-constitute and reinvigorate the experience of ... Read more

$101.68 CAD

This book explores how smart cities enable new and playful ways for citizens to experience, inhabit and socialise within urban environments.It examines how the functionality of digital technologies within municipal settings can extend beyond environmental pragmatism and socio-economic concerns, to include playful approaches to urban spaces that co-constitute and reinvigorate the experience of
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Computational Science and Its Applications

Edited by Anupama Chadha, Sachin Sharma, Vasudha Arora ...

This new volume explores the overlapping behavior of some aspects of computational science, focusing on the intersection of computing hardware, algorithms, mathematics, and data management components. The chapters discuss the various application areas of the computational science techniques such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, quantum computing, image processing, ... Read more

$233.54 CAD

This new volume explores the overlapping behavior of some aspects of computational science, focusing on the intersection of computing hardware, algorithms, mathematics, and data management components. The chapters discuss the various application areas of the computational science techniques such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, quantum computing, image processing,
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C# 10 Quick Syntax Reference

A Pocket Guide to the Language, APIs, and Library

by Mikael Olsson ...

Series Book 10 - Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover what's new in C# and .NET for Windows programming. This book is a condensed code and syntax reference to the C# programming language, updated with the latest features of version 10 for .NET 6.You'll review the essential C# 10 and earlier syntax, not previously covered, in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference. Specifically, unions, generic attributes, ... Read more

$41.89 CAD

Discover what's new in C# and .NET for Windows programming. This book is a condensed code and syntax reference to the C# programming language, updated with the latest features of version 10 for .NET 6.You'll review the essential C# 10 and earlier syntax, not previously covered, in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference. Specifically, unions, generic attributes,
... Read more
Leveraging Applications of Formal Methods, Verification and Validation. Distributed Systems

8th International Symposium, ISoLA 2018, Limassol, Cyprus, November 5-9, 2018, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Tiziana Margaria, Bernhard Steffen ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four-volume set LNCS 11244, 11245, 11246, and 11247 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Leveraging Applications of Formal Methods, Verification and Validation, ISoLA 2018, held in Limassol, Cyprus, in October/November 2018.The papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the proceedings. Each volume focusses on an individual ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

The four-volume set LNCS 11244, 11245, 11246, and 11247 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Leveraging Applications of Formal Methods, Verification and Validation, ISoLA 2018, held in Limassol, Cyprus, in October/November 2018.The papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the proceedings. Each volume focusses on an individual
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Frontiers and Advances in Positive Learning in the Age of InformaTiOn (PLATO)

Edited by Olga Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia ...

Series series Education (R0)
Research on students’ media use outside of education is just slowly taking off. Influences of information and communication technologies (ICT) on human information processing are widely assumed and particularly effects of dis- and misinformation are a current threat to democracies. Today, higher education competes with a very diverse (online) media landscape and domain-specific content from ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

Research on students’ media use outside of education is just slowly taking off. Influences of information and communication technologies (ICT) on human information processing are widely assumed and particularly effects of dis- and misinformation are a current threat to democracies. Today, higher education competes with a very diverse (online) media landscape and domain-specific content from
... Read more
Beginning PyQt

A Hands-on Approach to GUI Programming

by Joshua M. Willman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn GUI application development from the ground up, taking a practical approach by building simple projects that teach the fundamentals of using PyQt. Each chapter gradually moves on to teach more advanced and diverse concepts to aid you in designing interesting applications using the latest version of PyQt.You’ll start by reviewing the beginning steps of GUI development from, using different ... Read more

$56.29 CAD

Learn GUI application development from the ground up, taking a practical approach by building simple projects that teach the fundamentals of using PyQt. Each chapter gradually moves on to teach more advanced and diverse concepts to aid you in designing interesting applications using the latest version of PyQt.You’ll start by reviewing the beginning steps of GUI development from, using different
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Dementia Lab 2019. Making Design Work: Engaging with Dementia in Context

4th Conference, D-Lab 2019, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, October 21–22, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Rens Brankaert, Wijnand IJsselsteijn ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Dementia Lab Conference, D-Lab 2019, held in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in October 2019.The 12 full and 7 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections: inclusion & participation, technology & experience, and Dementia Lab ideas. ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Dementia Lab Conference, D-Lab 2019, held in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in October 2019.The 12 full and 7 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections: inclusion & participation, technology & experience, and Dementia Lab ideas.
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Human Systems Engineering and Design III

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED2020): Future Trends and Applications, September 22-24, 2020, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia

Edited by Waldemar Karwowski, Tareq Ahram, Darko Etinger, Nikola Tanković, Redha Taiar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book focuses on novel design and systems engineering approaches, including theories and best practices, for promoting a better integration of people and engineering systems. It covers a range of innovative topics related to: development of human-centered systems; interface design and human-computer interaction; usability and user experience; innovative materials in design and manufacturing; ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This book focuses on novel design and systems engineering approaches, including theories and best practices, for promoting a better integration of people and engineering systems. It covers a range of innovative topics related to: development of human-centered systems; interface design and human-computer interaction; usability and user experience; innovative materials in design and manufacturing;
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