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Intelligent Human Systems Integration 2021

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2021): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, February 22-24, 2021, Palermo, Italy

Edited by Dario Russo, Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski, Giuseppe Di Bucchianico, Redha Taiar ...

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

$256.19 CAD

This book presents cutting-edge research on innovative human systems integration and human–machine interaction, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation, as well as computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of design, construction and operation of products, systems and services. The book describes advanced methodologies and tools
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Designing Thriving Systems

Marrying Technical Rationality and Appreciative Systems

by Leslie J. Waguespack ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This monograph illuminates a design mindset for systems, artefacts, that not only survive, but thrive.Of itself an artefact is devoid of design quality – until encountered in a specific social context by human attendants. Design quality is the affect of an intertwining of (a) an artefact’s structural and behavior properties, (b) an attendant humanly conception of quality, an appreciative system, ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This monograph illuminates a design mindset for systems, artefacts, that not only survive, but thrive.Of itself an artefact is devoid of design quality – until encountered in a specific social context by human attendants. Design quality is the affect of an intertwining of (a) an artefact’s structural and behavior properties, (b) an attendant humanly conception of quality, an appreciative system,
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Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformative Impact on Society

by C. P. Kumar ...

"Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformative Impact on Society" delves into the profound influence AI exerts across diverse facets of human activity and governance. Beginning with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, the book progresses through detailed explorations of its implications for governance, economic landscapes, and ethical dilemmas, including bias and privacy ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformative Impact on Society" delves into the profound influence AI exerts across diverse facets of human activity and governance. Beginning with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, the book progresses through detailed explorations of its implications for governance, economic landscapes, and ethical dilemmas, including bias and privacy
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Мивар: Линейный логический вывод

by Варламов, Олег Олегович ...

МИВАР: ПЕРЕХОД ОТ ПРОДУКЦИЙ К ДВУДОЛЬНЫМ МИВАРНЫМ СЕТЯМ И ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО КОНСТРУКТОРА АЛГОРИТМОВ, УПРАВЛЯЕМОГО ПОТОКОМ ВХОДНЫХ ДАННЫХ И ОБРАБАТЫВАЮЩЕГО БОЛЕЕ ТРЕХ МИЛЛИОНОВ ПРАВИЛ. Показан теоретический переход от однодольных продукционных систем к двудольным миварным логико-вычислительным сетям. Приведены примеры реализации миварных сетей в формализмах матриц и графов. ... Read more

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МИВАР: ПЕРЕХОД ОТ ПРОДУКЦИЙ К ДВУДОЛЬНЫМ МИВАРНЫМ СЕТЯМ И ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО КОНСТРУКТОРА АЛГОРИТМОВ, УПРАВЛЯЕМОГО ПОТОКОМ ВХОДНЫХ ДАННЫХ И ОБРАБАТЫВАЮЩЕГО БОЛЕЕ ТРЕХ МИЛЛИОНОВ ПРАВИЛ. Показан теоретический переход от однодольных продукционных систем к двудольным миварным логико-вычислительным сетям. Приведены примеры реализации миварных сетей в формализмах матриц и графов.
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Beginning PostgreSQL on the Cloud

Simplifying Database as a Service on Cloud Platforms

by Baji Shaik, Avinash Vallarapu ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Get started with PostgreSQL on the cloud and discover the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of the cloud services from Amazon, Rackspace, Google, and Azure. Once you have chosen your cloud service, you will focus on securing it and developing a back-up strategy for your PostgreSQL instance as part of your long-term plan. Beginning PostgreSQL on the Cloud covers other essential topics such ... Read more

$95.79 CAD

Get started with PostgreSQL on the cloud and discover the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of the cloud services from Amazon, Rackspace, Google, and Azure. Once you have chosen your cloud service, you will focus on securing it and developing a back-up strategy for your PostgreSQL instance as part of your long-term plan. Beginning PostgreSQL on the Cloud covers other essential topics such
... Read more
Social Practices and Dynamic Non-Humans

Nature, Materials and Technologies

Edited by Cecily Maller, Yolande Strengers ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
The robots are coming! So too is the ‘age of automation’, the march of ‘invasive’ species, more intense natural disasters, and a potential cataclysm of other unprecedented events and phenomena of which we do not yet know, and cannot predict. This book is concerned with how to account for these non-humans and their effects within theories of social practice. In particular, this provocative ... Read more

$108.89 CAD

The robots are coming! So too is the ‘age of automation’, the march of ‘invasive’ species, more intense natural disasters, and a potential cataclysm of other unprecedented events and phenomena of which we do not yet know, and cannot predict. This book is concerned with how to account for these non-humans and their effects within theories of social practice. In particular, this provocative
... Read more
Designing for Gesture and Tangible Interaction

by Mary Lou Maher, Lina Lee, John M. Carroll ...

Series series Synthesis Lectures on Human-Centered Informatics
Interactive technology is increasingly integrated with physical objects that do not have a traditional keyboard and mouse style of interaction, and many do not even have a display. These objects require new approaches to interaction design, referred to as post-WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointer) or as embodied interaction design.This book provides an overview of the design opportunities and ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Interactive technology is increasingly integrated with physical objects that do not have a traditional keyboard and mouse style of interaction, and many do not even have a display. These objects require new approaches to interaction design, referred to as post-WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointer) or as embodied interaction design.This book provides an overview of the design opportunities and
... Read more
Advances in Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design

Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, July 21-25, 2018, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA

Edited by WonJoon Chung, Cliff Sungsoo Shin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides readers with a snapshot of cutting-edge methods and procedures in industrial design, with a particular focus on human-centered and user-experience design, service design, sustainable design and applications of virtual & augmented reality. Reporting on both theoretical and practical investigations aimed at improving industrial design through interdisciplinary collaboration, it ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book provides readers with a snapshot of cutting-edge methods and procedures in industrial design, with a particular focus on human-centered and user-experience design, service design, sustainable design and applications of virtual & augmented reality. Reporting on both theoretical and practical investigations aimed at improving industrial design through interdisciplinary collaboration, it
... Read more
Hands-On Convolutional Neural Networks with TensorFlow

Solve computer vision problems with modeling in TensorFlow and Python

by Iffat Zafar, Giounona Tzanidou, Richard Burton, Nimesh Patel, Leonardo Araujo ...

Learn how to apply TensorFlow to a wide range of deep learning and Machine Learning problems with this practical guide on training CNNs for image classification, image recognition, object detection and many computer vision challenges.Key FeaturesLearn the fundamentals of Convolutional Neural NetworksHarness Python and Tensorflow to train CNNsBuild scalable deep learning models that can process ... Read more

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Learn how to apply TensorFlow to a wide range of deep learning and Machine Learning problems with this practical guide on training CNNs for image classification, image recognition, object detection and many computer vision challenges.Key FeaturesLearn the fundamentals of Convolutional Neural NetworksHarness Python and Tensorflow to train CNNsBuild scalable deep learning models that can process
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Pro Vue.js 2

by Adam Freeman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Explore Vue.js to take advantage of the capabilities of modern browsers and devices using the fastest-growing framework for building dynamic JavaScript applications. You will work with the power of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern on the client, creating a strong foundation for complex and rich web apps.Best-selling author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from Vue.js 2. He begins ... Read more

$80.19 CAD

Explore Vue.js to take advantage of the capabilities of modern browsers and devices using the fastest-growing framework for building dynamic JavaScript applications. You will work with the power of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern on the client, creating a strong foundation for complex and rich web apps.Best-selling author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from Vue.js 2. He begins
... Read more
Exploring the Use of Eye Gaze Controlled Interfaces in Automotive Environments

by Pradipta Biswas ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides a concise study of eye gaze tracking as a direct controller of electronic displays and interfaces inside cars and other vehicles. The author explores the prospect of controlling a vehicle’s internal system via the drivers’ eye gaze and for the vehicles to analyse and respond to a drivers' change in cognitive load too.New algorithms tackling micro-saccadic eye movements and the ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book provides a concise study of eye gaze tracking as a direct controller of electronic displays and interfaces inside cars and other vehicles. The author explores the prospect of controlling a vehicle’s internal system via the drivers’ eye gaze and for the vehicles to analyse and respond to a drivers' change in cognitive load too.New algorithms tackling micro-saccadic eye movements and the
... Read more
Entertainment Computing – ICEC 2020

19th IFIP TC 14 International Conference, ICEC 2020, Xi'an, China, November 10–13, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Nuno J. Nunes, Lizhuang Ma, Meili Wang, Nuno Correia, Zhigeng Pan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th IFIP TC 14 International Conference on Entertainment Computing, ICEC 2020, which was supposed to take place in Xi’an, China, in November 2020, but it was instead held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 21 full papers and 18 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They cover a large range of ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th IFIP TC 14 International Conference on Entertainment Computing, ICEC 2020, which was supposed to take place in Xi’an, China, in November 2020, but it was instead held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 21 full papers and 18 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They cover a large range of
... Read more
Perl Graphics Programming

Creating SVG, SWF (Flash), JPEG and PNG files with Perl

by Shawn Wallace ...

Graphics programmers aren't the only ones who need to be proficient with graphics. Web and applications programmers know that a dull web page can be quickly transformed into one that's interesting and lively with the use of well-planned graphics. And fortunately, you don't need the skills of a fulltime graphics programmer to use graphics effectively. From access counters and log report graphs to ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

Graphics programmers aren't the only ones who need to be proficient with graphics. Web and applications programmers know that a dull web page can be quickly transformed into one that's interesting and lively with the use of well-planned graphics. And fortunately, you don't need the skills of a fulltime graphics programmer to use graphics effectively. From access counters and log report graphs to
... Read more
The Coder's Path to Wealth and Independence

by Mark Beckner ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Developers, programmers, technical architects, and consultants: You are highly skilled and have deep commitment to your craft as well as the motivation to excel. It’s time to step away from the perceived security of a full-time salaried position, or a marginally successful solo business, and step into a world of freedom, independence, and wealth. With your current technical skills, and an open ... Read more

$47.89 CAD

Developers, programmers, technical architects, and consultants: You are highly skilled and have deep commitment to your craft as well as the motivation to excel. It’s time to step away from the perceived security of a full-time salaried position, or a marginally successful solo business, and step into a world of freedom, independence, and wealth. With your current technical skills, and an open
... Read more
Computer-Aided Design of User Interfaces VI

Edited by Victor Lopez Jaquero, Francisco Montero Simarro, Jose Pascual Molina Masso, Jean Vanderdonckt ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
Computer-Aided Design of User Interfaces VI gathers the latest experience of experts, research teams and leading organisations involved in computer-aided design of user interactive applications. This area investigates how it is desirable and possible to support, to facilitate and to speed up the development life cycle of any interactive system: requirements engineering, early-stage design, ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

Computer-Aided Design of User Interfaces VI gathers the latest experience of experts, research teams and leading organisations involved in computer-aided design of user interactive applications. This area investigates how it is desirable and possible to support, to facilitate and to speed up the development life cycle of any interactive system: requirements engineering, early-stage design,
... Read more
Swift for Absolute Beginners

by Gary Bennett, Brad Lees ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
The professional development team that brought you two editions of Objective-C for the Absolute Beginners and have taught thousands of developers around the world to write some of the most popular iPhone apps in their categories on the app store, have now leveraged their instruction for Swift.Swift for Absolute Beginners is perfect for those with no programming background, those with some ... Read more

$47.39 CAD

The professional development team that brought you two editions of Objective-C for the Absolute Beginners and have taught thousands of developers around the world to write some of the most popular iPhone apps in their categories on the app store, have now leveraged their instruction for Swift.Swift for Absolute Beginners is perfect for those with no programming background, those with some
... Read more
Understanding Network Hacks

Attack and Defense with Python

by Bastian Ballmann ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book explains how to see one's own network through the eyes of an attacker, to understand their techniques and effectively protect against them. Through Python code samples the reader learns to code tools on subjects such as password sniffing, ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing, SQL injection, Google harvesting and Wifi hacking. Furthermore the reader will be introduced to defense methods such as ... Read more

$51.29 CAD

This book explains how to see one's own network through the eyes of an attacker, to understand their techniques and effectively protect against them. Through Python code samples the reader learns to code tools on subjects such as password sniffing, ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing, SQL injection, Google harvesting and Wifi hacking. Furthermore the reader will be introduced to defense methods such as
... Read more
Nichtsequentielle und Verteilte Programmierung mit Go

Synchronisation nebenläufiger Prozesse: Kommunikation – Kooperation – Konkurrenz

by Christian Maurer ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Buch führt nach einem kurzen Kapitel über grundlegende Aspekte der Softwaretechnik und deren Realisierung in Go in die Nichtsequentielle und Verteilte Programmierung mit Go ein. Es stellt grundlegende Konzepte zur Synchronisation und Kommunikation nebenläufiger Prozesse systematisch dar. Dazu zählen unter anderem Schlösser, Semaphore, Fairness und Verklemmungen, Monitore, lokaler und ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Dieses Buch führt nach einem kurzen Kapitel über grundlegende Aspekte der Softwaretechnik und deren Realisierung in Go in die Nichtsequentielle und Verteilte Programmierung mit Go ein. Es stellt grundlegende Konzepte zur Synchronisation und Kommunikation nebenläufiger Prozesse systematisch dar. Dazu zählen unter anderem Schlösser, Semaphore, Fairness und Verklemmungen, Monitore, lokaler und
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Design Heuristics for Emerging Technologies

AI, Data, & Human-Centered Futures - Considerations for the Rights of Women

by Kem-Laurin Lubin ...

In Design Heuristics for Emerging Technologies, Kem-Laurin Lubin delivers a visionary exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence, systemic bias, and the urgent need for equity in digital design. Grounded in feminist theory and critical data studies, this book tackles the complex ways patriarchal systems shape AI-powered technologies, with a particular focus on their impact on ... Read more

$41.59 CAD

In Design Heuristics for Emerging Technologies, Kem-Laurin Lubin delivers a visionary exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence, systemic bias, and the urgent need for equity in digital design. Grounded in feminist theory and critical data studies, this book tackles the complex ways patriarchal systems shape AI-powered technologies, with a particular focus on their impact on
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops

Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Alessio Del Bue, Cristian Canton, Jordi Pont-Tuset, Tatiana Tommasi ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in
... Read more
Culture and Computing

13th International Conference, C&C 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Matthias Rauterberg ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Culture and Computing, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.Two volumes of ... Read more

$102.49 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Culture and Computing, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.Two volumes of
... Read more
The Semantic Web

22nd European Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2025, Portoroz, Slovenia, June 1–5, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Edward Curry, Maribel Acosta, Maria Poveda-Villalón, Marieke van Erp, Adegboyega Ojo, Katja Hose, Cogan Shimizu, Pasquale Lisena ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 15718-15719 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd European Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2025, held in Portoroz, Slovenia, during June 1–5, 2025.The 45 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 155 submissions.The ESWC’s Research track addresses the theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic technologies, ... Read more

$96.09 CAD

This two-volume set LNCS 15718-15719 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd European Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2025, held in Portoroz, Slovenia, during June 1–5, 2025.The 45 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 155 submissions.The ESWC’s Research track addresses the theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic technologies,
... Read more
Gods, Titans, and Us: Navigating the Different Scale of Civilization in a Crowded Multiverse

by ABHIJEET SARKAR ...

Gods, Titans, and Us: Navigating the Different Scale of Civilization in a Crowded MultiverseBy Abhijeet Sarkar, CEO & Founder, Synaptic AI LabWe are not alone. But the truth is infinitely more complex and awe-inspiring than we've ever been told. The silence of the cosmos isn't emptiness—it's the quiet of a room where we are just learning to hear.From Abhijeet Sarkar, a visionary at the ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

Gods, Titans, and Us: Navigating the Different Scale of Civilization in a Crowded MultiverseBy Abhijeet Sarkar, CEO & Founder, Synaptic AI LabWe are not alone. But the truth is infinitely more complex and awe-inspiring than we've ever been told. The silence of the cosmos isn't emptiness—it's the quiet of a room where we are just learning to hear.From Abhijeet Sarkar, a visionary at the
... Read more
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops

Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XII

Edited by Alessio Del Bue, Cristian Canton, Jordi Pont-Tuset, Tatiana Tommasi ...

Series Book 12 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in
... Read more

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