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Structured Object-Oriented Formal Language and Method

Third International Workshop, SOFL+MSVL 2013, Queenstown, New Zealand, October 29, 2013, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Zhenhua Duan, Shaoying Liu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes revised selected papers from the Third International Workshop on Structured Object-Oriented Formal Language and Method, SOFL+MSVL 2013, held in Queenstown, New Zealand, in October 2013. The 13 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on testing and verification, simulation and model ... Read more

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This book constitutes revised selected papers from the Third International Workshop on Structured Object-Oriented Formal Language and Method, SOFL+MSVL 2013, held in Queenstown, New Zealand, in October 2013. The 13 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on testing and verification, simulation and model
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AI for Humanity

Architecting a Better Future

by Matthew H. Kilbane ...

In an era where we're hurtling toward overlapping crisis, AI for Humanity shows how agentic AI-if governed wisely-can help us solve problems, govern more effectively, and cross the threshold to a Type I civilization.Humanity is in a crisis-several, in fact, a Polycrisis of ecological damage, resources constraints, social fragmentation, and economic stagnancy. The danger is clear: We face a ... Read more

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In an era where we're hurtling toward overlapping crisis, AI for Humanity shows how agentic AI-if governed wisely-can help us solve problems, govern more effectively, and cross the threshold to a Type I civilization.Humanity is in a crisis-several, in fact, a Polycrisis of ecological damage, resources constraints, social fragmentation, and economic stagnancy. The danger is clear: We face a
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BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner Courseware

by René de Vleeschauwer, Laleh Rafati ...

Series series Courseware
This is the official courseware for the accredited BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner training. It is intended for professionals that aim to pass the BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner Certification, via the online exam. The BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner exam leads to the official BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner Certification by the Banking Industry Architecture Network. It is carried ... Read more

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This is the official courseware for the accredited BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner training. It is intended for professionals that aim to pass the BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner Certification, via the online exam. The BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner exam leads to the official BIAN Data Architecture Practitioner Certification by the Banking Industry Architecture Network. It is carried
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Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems

28th International Conference, FMICS 2023, Antwerp, Belgium, September 20–22, 2023, Proceedings

Edited by Alessandro Cimatti, Laura Titolo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2023, held in Antwerp, Belgium, during September 20–22, 2023.The 14 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions.The papers focus on development and application of formal methods in industry. FMICS is a platform for ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2023, held in Antwerp, Belgium, during September 20–22, 2023.The 14 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions.The papers focus on development and application of formal methods in industry. FMICS is a platform for
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Introduction to Logic Circuits & Logic Design with Verilog

by Brock J. LaMeres ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook for courses in Digital Systems Design introduces students to the fundamental hardware used in modern computers. Coverage includes both the classical approach to digital system design (i.e., pen and paper) in addition to the modern hardware description language (HDL) design approach (computer-based). Using this textbook enables readers to design digital systems using the modern HDL ... Read more

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This textbook for courses in Digital Systems Design introduces students to the fundamental hardware used in modern computers. Coverage includes both the classical approach to digital system design (i.e., pen and paper) in addition to the modern hardware description language (HDL) design approach (computer-based). Using this textbook enables readers to design digital systems using the modern HDL
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Publicación de Páginas Web

by Pablo E. Fernández ...

Esta obra es una guía práctica y completa diseñada para ayudar a los principiantes a publicar un sitio web de forma que este sea lo más visible, atractivo y accesible posible._x000D_ Se abordan todos los aspectos esenciales para que los lectores aprendan a lanzar sus propias páginas web de forma segura con los protocolos y herramientas que garanticen la protección ante intentos de hackeo. A través ... Read more

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Esta obra es una guía práctica y completa diseñada para ayudar a los principiantes a publicar un sitio web de forma que este sea lo más visible, atractivo y accesible posible._x000D_ Se abordan todos los aspectos esenciales para que los lectores aprendan a lanzar sus propias páginas web de forma segura con los protocolos y herramientas que garanticen la protección ante intentos de hackeo. A través
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Guide for Building an AI Robot

by Rick Spair ...

Welcome to the exciting world of building AI robots! In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a captivating journey, demystifying the process of creating your very own AI-powered robot. Whether you're a hobbyist looking for a fulfilling project or an aspiring roboticist eager to dive into the realm of artificial intelligence, this guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools ... Read more

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Welcome to the exciting world of building AI robots! In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a captivating journey, demystifying the process of creating your very own AI-powered robot. Whether you're a hobbyist looking for a fulfilling project or an aspiring roboticist eager to dive into the realm of artificial intelligence, this guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools
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Python Data Cleaning and Preparation Best Practices

A practical guide to organizing and handling data from various sources and formats using Python

by Maria Zervou ...

Take your data preparation skills to the next level by converting any type of data asset into a structured, formatted, and readily usable dataset Key FeaturesMaximize the value of your data through effective data cleaning methodsEnhance your data skills using strategies for handling structured and unstructured dataElevate the quality of your data products by testing and validating your data ... Read more

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Take your data preparation skills to the next level by converting any type of data asset into a structured, formatted, and readily usable dataset Key FeaturesMaximize the value of your data through effective data cleaning methodsEnhance your data skills using strategies for handling structured and unstructured dataElevate the quality of your data products by testing and validating your data
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GUI Bloopers 2.0

Common User Interface Design Don'ts and Dos

by Jeff Johnson ...

Series series Interactive Technologies
GUI Bloopers 2.0, Second Edition, is the completely updated and revised version of GUI Bloopers. It looks at user interface design bloopers from commercial software, Web sites, Web applications, and information appliances, explaining how intelligent, well-intentioned professionals make these mistakes – and how you can avoid them. GUI expert Jeff Johnson presents the reality of interface design in ... Read more

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GUI Bloopers 2.0, Second Edition, is the completely updated and revised version of GUI Bloopers. It looks at user interface design bloopers from commercial software, Web sites, Web applications, and information appliances, explaining how intelligent, well-intentioned professionals make these mistakes – and how you can avoid them. GUI expert Jeff Johnson presents the reality of interface design in
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Inside Generative AI: A Deep Dive Into Generative AI For Beginners, Professionals, and New Career Seekers

by Rick Spair ...

Generative AI represents a groundbreaking frontier in the realm of artificial intelligence, where machines not only learn from data but also create new data, mimicking the inventive processes of human creativity. This book is a comprehensive guide that explores the depths of generative AI, from foundational concepts to advanced applications, and provides a rich array of hands-on projects and real ... Read more

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Generative AI represents a groundbreaking frontier in the realm of artificial intelligence, where machines not only learn from data but also create new data, mimicking the inventive processes of human creativity. This book is a comprehensive guide that explores the depths of generative AI, from foundational concepts to advanced applications, and provides a rich array of hands-on projects and real
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Let the Data Speak

A Necessary Principle Towards Effective Utilization of Machine Learning for Data Science and Analytics Applications

by Sunday Olusanya Olatunji ...

Are you wasting around 70% of your data science time on pointless preprocessing? Are your complex machine learning models consistently outperformed by simpler ones? You're not alone—the standard practice is broken.In today's data-driven world, the standard machine learning process is a recipe for inefficiency and bias. Teams spend the majority of their project time "cleaning" and manipulating data ... Read more

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Are you wasting around 70% of your data science time on pointless preprocessing? Are your complex machine learning models consistently outperformed by simpler ones? You're not alone—the standard practice is broken.In today's data-driven world, the standard machine learning process is a recipe for inefficiency and bias. Teams spend the majority of their project time "cleaning" and manipulating data
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XXXIX

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision ... Read more

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The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision
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The Sentient AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence Gained Consciousness and What It Means for Humanity

by José de Malhadil ...

"The Sentient AI Revolution"is a groundbreaking eBook that exploresthe journey of Artificial Intelligence (AI)from its early stages as simple machinelearning algorithms to the development ofsophisticated, sentient beings. The bookdelves into the science behind AIconsciousness, uncovering the complexneural networks and advanced algorithmsthat have allowed these machines todevelop self-awareness, ... Read more

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"The Sentient AI Revolution"is a groundbreaking eBook that exploresthe journey of Artificial Intelligence (AI)from its early stages as simple machinelearning algorithms to the development ofsophisticated, sentient beings. The bookdelves into the science behind AIconsciousness, uncovering the complexneural networks and advanced algorithmsthat have allowed these machines todevelop self-awareness,
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Blockchain Quick Start Guide

A beginner's guide to developing enterprise-grade decentralized applications

by Xun (Brian) Wu, Weimin Sun ...

Learn quick and effective techniques to get up and running with building blockchain including Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric.Key FeaturesUnderstand the key concepts of decentralized applications and consensus algorithmsLearn key concepts of Ethereum and Solidity programmingPractical guide to get started with build efficient Blockchain applications with Ethereum and HyperledgerBook ... Read more

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Learn quick and effective techniques to get up and running with building blockchain including Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric.Key FeaturesUnderstand the key concepts of decentralized applications and consensus algorithmsLearn key concepts of Ethereum and Solidity programmingPractical guide to get started with build efficient Blockchain applications with Ethereum and HyperledgerBook
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Foundational Java

Key Elements and Practical Programming

by David Parsons ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Java is now well-established as one of the world’s major programming languages, used in everything from desktop applications to web-hosted applications, enterprise systems and mobile devices. Java applications cover cloud-based services, the Internet of Things, self-driving cars, animation, game development, big data analysis and many more domains.The second edition of Foundational Java: Key ... Read more

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Java is now well-established as one of the world’s major programming languages, used in everything from desktop applications to web-hosted applications, enterprise systems and mobile devices. Java applications cover cloud-based services, the Internet of Things, self-driving cars, animation, game development, big data analysis and many more domains.The second edition of Foundational Java: Key
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C++17 Quick Syntax Reference

A Pocket Guide to the Language, APIs and Library

by Mikael Olsson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This quick C++17 guide is a condensed code and syntax reference to the popular programming language, fully updated for C++17. It presents the essential C++ syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.In the C++17 Quick Syntax Reference, you will find short, simple, and focused code examples. This book includes a well laid out table of contents and a comprehensive index ... Read more

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This quick C++17 guide is a condensed code and syntax reference to the popular programming language, fully updated for C++17. It presents the essential C++ syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.In the C++17 Quick Syntax Reference, you will find short, simple, and focused code examples. This book includes a well laid out table of contents and a comprehensive index
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Blockchain for Decision Makers

A systematic guide to using blockchain for improving your business

by Romain Tormen ...

Understand how blockchain works and explore a variety of strategies to implement it in your organization effectivelyKey FeaturesBecome familiar with business challenges faced by companies when using blockchainDiscover how companies implement blockchain to monetize and secure their dataStudy real-world examples to understand blockchain and its use in organizationsBook DescriptionIn addition to ... Read more

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Understand how blockchain works and explore a variety of strategies to implement it in your organization effectivelyKey FeaturesBecome familiar with business challenges faced by companies when using blockchainDiscover how companies implement blockchain to monetize and secure their dataStudy real-world examples to understand blockchain and its use in organizationsBook DescriptionIn addition to
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Personas - User Focused Design

by Lene Nielsen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
People relate to other people, not to simplified types or segments. This is the concept that underpins this book. Personas, a user centered design methodology, covers topics from interaction design within IT, through to issues surrounding product design, communication, and marketing.Project developers need to understand how users approach their products from the product’s infancy, and regardless ... Read more

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People relate to other people, not to simplified types or segments. This is the concept that underpins this book. Personas, a user centered design methodology, covers topics from interaction design within IT, through to issues surrounding product design, communication, and marketing.Project developers need to understand how users approach their products from the product’s infancy, and regardless
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Python Unit Test Automation

Practical Techniques for Python Developers and Testers

by Ashwin Pajankar ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Quickly learn how to automate unit testing of Python 3 code with Python 3 automation libraries, such as doctest, unittest, nose, nose2, and pytest.This book explores the important concepts in software testing and their implementation in Python 3 and shows you how to automate, organize, and execute unit tests for this language. This knowledge is often acquired by reading source code, manuals, and ... Read more

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Quickly learn how to automate unit testing of Python 3 code with Python 3 automation libraries, such as doctest, unittest, nose, nose2, and pytest.This book explores the important concepts in software testing and their implementation in Python 3 and shows you how to automate, organize, and execute unit tests for this language. This knowledge is often acquired by reading source code, manuals, and
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Machine Learning with scikit-learn Quick Start Guide

Classification, regression, and clustering techniques in Python

by Kevin Jolly ...

Deploy supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms using scikit-learn to perform classification, regression, and clustering.Key FeaturesBuild your first machine learning model using scikit-learnTrain supervised and unsupervised models using popular techniques such as classification, regression and clusteringUnderstand how scikit-learn can be applied to different types of machine ... Read more

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Deploy supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms using scikit-learn to perform classification, regression, and clustering.Key FeaturesBuild your first machine learning model using scikit-learnTrain supervised and unsupervised models using popular techniques such as classification, regression and clusteringUnderstand how scikit-learn can be applied to different types of machine
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Generative Artificial Intelligence in Business - Strategies for Digital Transformation

by Moises Urbina ...

The book "Generative Artificial Intelligence in Business: Strategies for Digital Transformation" offers a comprehensive and practical vision of how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is revolutionizing the business world. Throughout nine chapters, the author explores the fundamentals of GAI, its applications in various sectors, implementation strategies, and associated ethical and practical ... Read more

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The book "Generative Artificial Intelligence in Business: Strategies for Digital Transformation" offers a comprehensive and practical vision of how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is revolutionizing the business world. Throughout nine chapters, the author explores the fundamentals of GAI, its applications in various sectors, implementation strategies, and associated ethical and practical
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HCI International 2025 – Late Breaking Papers

27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part XVI

Edited by June Wei, George Margetis, Helmut Degen, Stavroula Ntoa ...

Series Book 16 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 16-volume set LNCS 16331–16346 constitutes late breaking papers from the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.439 papers and 104 posters were included in the volumes of the proceedings published after the conference, as “Late Breaking Work”.The papers were organized in topical sections as ... Read more

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The 16-volume set LNCS 16331–16346 constitutes late breaking papers from the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.439 papers and 104 posters were included in the volumes of the proceedings published after the conference, as “Late Breaking Work”.The papers were organized in topical sections as
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Semantic Technology

9th Joint International Conference, JIST 2019, Hangzhou, China, November 25–27, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Xin Wang, Francesca A. Lisi, Guohui Xiao, Elena Botoeva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th Joint International Semantic Technology Conference, JIST 2019, held in Hangzhou, China, in November 2019.The 12 full papers and 12 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 70 submissions. The papers present applications of semantic technologies, theoretical results, new algorithms and tools to facilitate ... Read more

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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th Joint International Semantic Technology Conference, JIST 2019, held in Hangzhou, China, in November 2019.The 12 full papers and 12 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 70 submissions. The papers present applications of semantic technologies, theoretical results, new algorithms and tools to facilitate
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Applications and Usability of Interactive TV

7th Iberoamerican Conference, jAUTI 2018, Bernal, Argentina, October 16–18, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by María José Abásolo, Telmo Silva, Nestor D. González ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th Iberoamerican Conference on Applications and Usability of Interactive Television, jAUTI 2018, in Bernal, Argentina, in October 2018.The 13 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Contexts of application of the IDTV; Design and Implementation ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th Iberoamerican Conference on Applications and Usability of Interactive Television, jAUTI 2018, in Bernal, Argentina, in October 2018.The 13 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Contexts of application of the IDTV; Design and Implementation
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