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Internet of Things. IoT Infrastructures

Second International Summit, IoT 360° 2015, Rome, Italy, October 27-29, 2015, Revised Selected Papers, Part II

Edited by Benny Mandler, Miguel Elias Mitre Campista, Dagmar Cagáňová, Hakima Chaouchi, Sherali Zeadally, Mohamad Badra, Stefano Giordano, Maria Fazio, Andrey Somov, Radu-Laurentiu Vieriu, Johann Marquez-Barja ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNICST 169 and 170 constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Internet of Things Summit, IoT 360° 2015, held in Rome, Italy, in October 2015. The IoT 360° is an event bringing a 360 degree perspective on IoT-related projects in important sectors such as mobility, security, healthcare and urban spaces. The conference also aims to ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

The two-volume set LNICST 169 and 170 constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Internet of Things Summit, IoT 360° 2015, held in Rome, Italy, in October 2015. The IoT 360° is an event bringing a 360 degree perspective on IoT-related projects in important sectors such as mobility, security, healthcare and urban spaces. The conference also aims to
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Semantics, Logics, and Calculi

Essays Dedicated to Hanne Riis Nielson and Flemming Nielson on the Occasion of Their 60th Birthdays

Edited by Christian W. Probst, Chris Hankin, René Rydhof Hansen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This Festschrift volume is published in honor of Hanne Riis Nielson and Flemming Nielson on the occasion of their 60th birthdays in 2014 and 2015, respectively. The papers included in this volume deal with the wide area of calculi, semantics, and analysis.The book features contributions from colleagues, who have worked together with Hanne and Flemming through their scientific life and are ... Read more

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This Festschrift volume is published in honor of Hanne Riis Nielson and Flemming Nielson on the occasion of their 60th birthdays in 2014 and 2015, respectively. The papers included in this volume deal with the wide area of calculi, semantics, and analysis.The book features contributions from colleagues, who have worked together with Hanne and Flemming through their scientific life and are
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An Introduction to Python and Computer Programming

by Yue Zhang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book introduces Python programming language and fundamental concepts in algorithms and computing. Its target audience includes students and engineers with little or no background in programming, who need to master a practical programming language and learn the basic thinking in computer science/programming. The main contents come from lecture notes for engineering students from all ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

This book introduces Python programming language and fundamental concepts in algorithms and computing. Its target audience includes students and engineers with little or no background in programming, who need to master a practical programming language and learn the basic thinking in computer science/programming. The main contents come from lecture notes for engineering students from all
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Knowledge Representation and Reasoning

by Ronald Brachman, Hector Levesque ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Artificial Intelligence
Knowledge representation is at the very core of a radical idea for understanding intelligence. Instead of trying to understand or build brains from the bottom up, its goal is to understand and build intelligent behavior from the top down, putting the focus on what an agent needs to know in order to behave intelligently, how this knowledge can be represented symbolically, and how automated ... Read more

$87.19 CAD

Knowledge representation is at the very core of a radical idea for understanding intelligence. Instead of trying to understand or build brains from the bottom up, its goal is to understand and build intelligent behavior from the top down, putting the focus on what an agent needs to know in order to behave intelligently, how this knowledge can be represented symbolically, and how automated
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Beyond Human: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence

by Master Bart ...

Beyond Human: The Rise of Artificial IntelligenceStep into the future with "Beyond Human: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence," a comprehensive guide to understanding how AI is transforming our world. From healthcare and business to creativity and beyond, this eBook explores the groundbreaking advancements, ethical challenges, and limitless possibilities of AI.Inside, you'll discover:The evolution ... Read more

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Beyond Human: The Rise of Artificial IntelligenceStep into the future with "Beyond Human: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence," a comprehensive guide to understanding how AI is transforming our world. From healthcare and business to creativity and beyond, this eBook explores the groundbreaking advancements, ethical challenges, and limitless possibilities of AI.Inside, you'll discover:The evolution
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Smart Innovations and Technological Advancements in Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Edited by Satish Chinchanikar, Ashok Mache, Shardul G. Joshi, Preeti Kulkarni ...

This new volume presents chapters on how smart innovations are rapidly changing the materials and machining processes and structural engineering applications of machine learning in the areas of natural and renewable energy. It presents diverse research on state-of-art technology in materials and manufacturing engineering; in design engineering, automation, and electric vehicle technology; in ... Read more

$233.54 CAD

This new volume presents chapters on how smart innovations are rapidly changing the materials and machining processes and structural engineering applications of machine learning in the areas of natural and renewable energy. It presents diverse research on state-of-art technology in materials and manufacturing engineering; in design engineering, automation, and electric vehicle technology; in
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AI Innovations in Oil and Gas

Transforming Exploration and Production

by DHIVAKAR POOSAPADI ...

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the oil and gas industry. This concise guide explores AI-driven innovations in predictive maintenance, drilling optimization, and enhanced oil recovery, showing how engineers and scientists can boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Unlock the potential of AI to transform operations and drive the industry toward a more profitable and ... Read more

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Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the oil and gas industry. This concise guide explores AI-driven innovations in predictive maintenance, drilling optimization, and enhanced oil recovery, showing how engineers and scientists can boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Unlock the potential of AI to transform operations and drive the industry toward a more profitable and
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Die Modularität von Java 9

Projekt Jigsaw und skalierbare Java-Anwendungen

by Alexandru Jecan ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Entwickeln Sie modulare Anwendungen mit dem Java Platform Module System, dem am meisten erwarteten Feature von Java 9. Sie werden die Wartbarkeit und Leistung Ihrer Java-Anwendungen verbessern, indem Sie nur die Module einsetzen, die benötigt werden, und deren Implementierungsdetails kapseln.Bis jetzt war Java monolithisch. Die Verwendung eines beliebigen Teils von Java bedeutete die Einbindung ... Read more

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Entwickeln Sie modulare Anwendungen mit dem Java Platform Module System, dem am meisten erwarteten Feature von Java 9. Sie werden die Wartbarkeit und Leistung Ihrer Java-Anwendungen verbessern, indem Sie nur die Module einsetzen, die benötigt werden, und deren Implementierungsdetails kapseln.Bis jetzt war Java monolithisch. Die Verwendung eines beliebigen Teils von Java bedeutete die Einbindung
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Python Programming for Mechanical Engineers

by Abdellatif Sadeq ...

This book offers a comprehensive guide to applying Python programming in the field of mechanical engineering. It is designed to provide readers with both foundational knowledge in Python and practical skills for solving real-world engineering problems. The content begins by introducing the essentials of Python, from basic syntax and functions to loops and modules, enabling readers to build a solid ... Read more

$97.99 CAD

This book offers a comprehensive guide to applying Python programming in the field of mechanical engineering. It is designed to provide readers with both foundational knowledge in Python and practical skills for solving real-world engineering problems. The content begins by introducing the essentials of Python, from basic syntax and functions to loops and modules, enabling readers to build a solid
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Artificial Intelligence in Education

20th International Conference, AIED 2019, Chicago, IL, USA, June 25-29, 2019, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Seiji Isotani, Eva Millán, Amy Ogan, Peter Hastings, Bruce McLaren, Rose Luckin ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 11625 and 11626 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2019, held in Chicago, IL, USA, in June 2019.The 45 full papers presented together with 41 short, 10 doctoral consortium, 6 industry, and 10 workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 177 submissions. AIED 2019 solicits ... Read more

$102.49 CAD

This two-volume set LNCS 11625 and 11626 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2019, held in Chicago, IL, USA, in June 2019.The 45 full papers presented together with 41 short, 10 doctoral consortium, 6 industry, and 10 workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 177 submissions. AIED 2019 solicits
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HCI International 2022 – Late Breaking Papers: Ergonomics and Product Design

24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26–July 1, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Vincent G. Duffy, Pei-Luen Patrick Rau ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
Volume LNCS 13522 is part of the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually during June 26 to July 1, 2022.A total of 5583 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries submitted contributions, and 1276 papers and 275 posters were included in the proceedings ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

Volume LNCS 13522 is part of the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually during June 26 to July 1, 2022.A total of 5583 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries submitted contributions, and 1276 papers and 275 posters were included in the proceedings
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Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners

Build High-Quality Games, Immersive Virtual Worlds, And Advanced Interactive Contents

by Calren Dovale ...

This book is a comprehensive guide designed to take readers through the powerful tools and capabilities of Unreal Engine 2025. Aimed at developers, creatives, and industry professionals, this book covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques in game development, virtual production, and simulation.The book kicks off with an overview of Unreal Engine in its chapter one, highlighting its ... Read more

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This book is a comprehensive guide designed to take readers through the powerful tools and capabilities of Unreal Engine 2025. Aimed at developers, creatives, and industry professionals, this book covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques in game development, virtual production, and simulation.The book kicks off with an overview of Unreal Engine in its chapter one, highlighting its
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Newbies coding html&css

by Tatenda Majira ...

Think coding is just for geniuses? Think again. "HTML and CSS for Newbies" breaks down the two most essential languages of the web into simple step-by-step lessons. Go from zero to your first webpage in one weekend. No jargon no confusion just the skills you need to build the websites you've always imagined. ... Read more

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Think coding is just for geniuses? Think again. "HTML and CSS for Newbies" breaks down the two most essential languages of the web into simple step-by-step lessons. Go from zero to your first webpage in one weekend. No jargon no confusion just the skills you need to build the websites you've always imagined.
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Neuroergonomics

Principles and Practice

Edited by Chang S. Nam ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book sums up key research findings, and theoretical and technological advances having a direct bearing on neuroergonomics. Neuroergonomics is an emerging area whose Neuroergonomics is an emerging area that is collectively defined as the study of human brain function and behaviour in relation to behavioural performance in natural environments and everyday settings. It helps readers to ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book sums up key research findings, and theoretical and technological advances having a direct bearing on neuroergonomics. Neuroergonomics is an emerging area whose Neuroergonomics is an emerging area that is collectively defined as the study of human brain function and behaviour in relation to behavioural performance in natural environments and everyday settings. It helps readers to
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Programming Languages and Systems

18th Asian Symposium, APLAS 2020, Fukuoka, Japan, November 30 – December 2, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Bruno C. d. S. Oliveira ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th Asian Symposium on Programming Languages and Systems, APLAS 2020, held in Fukuoka, Japan, in December 2020.*The 19 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: Invited Papers, Types, Program Analysis, Semantics, Language Design and Implementation, ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th Asian Symposium on Programming Languages and Systems, APLAS 2020, held in Fukuoka, Japan, in December 2020.*The 19 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: Invited Papers, Types, Program Analysis, Semantics, Language Design and Implementation,
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Modern Data Protection

by W. Curtis Preston ...

Give your organization the data protection it deserves without the uncertainty and cost overruns experienced by your predecessors or other companies. System and network administrators have their work cut out for them to protect physical and virtual machines in the data center and the cloud; mobile devices including laptops and tablets; SaaS services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and ... Read more

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Give your organization the data protection it deserves without the uncertainty and cost overruns experienced by your predecessors or other companies. System and network administrators have their work cut out for them to protect physical and virtual machines in the data center and the cloud; mobile devices including laptops and tablets; SaaS services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and
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Computing Principles V11

by Clive W. Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

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An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
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The Blender Python API

Precision 3D Modeling and Add-on Development

by Chris Conlan ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Understand Blender's Python API to allow for precision 3D modeling and add-on development. Follow detailed guidance on how to create precise geometries, complex texture mappings, optimized renderings, and much more.This book is a detailed, user-friendly guide to understanding and using Blender’s Python API for programmers and 3D artists. Blender is a popular open source 3D modeling software used ... Read more

$95.79 CAD

Understand Blender's Python API to allow for precision 3D modeling and add-on development. Follow detailed guidance on how to create precise geometries, complex texture mappings, optimized renderings, and much more.This book is a detailed, user-friendly guide to understanding and using Blender’s Python API for programmers and 3D artists. Blender is a popular open source 3D modeling software used
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HCI for Children with Disabilities

Edited by Josefina Guerrero-Garcia, Juan Manuel González-Calleros, Jaime Muñoz-Arteaga, César A. Collazos ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
In this book the authors present an HCI principle-based approach to develop applications to assist children with disabilities. Design knowledge related to developing complex solution for this audience is explained from an interaction design point of view. Different methodologies, models and cases studies are covered with the aim of helping practitioners to adopt any of the proposed techniques ... Read more

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In this book the authors present an HCI principle-based approach to develop applications to assist children with disabilities. Design knowledge related to developing complex solution for this audience is explained from an interaction design point of view. Different methodologies, models and cases studies are covered with the aim of helping practitioners to adopt any of the proposed techniques
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Advances in Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design

Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, July 24-28, 2019, Washington D.C., USA

Edited by 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
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Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018)

Volume X: Auditory and Vocal Ergonomics, Visual Ergonomics, Psychophysiology in Ergonomics, Ergonomics in Advanced Imaging

Edited by Sebastiano Bagnara, Riccardo Tartaglia, Sara Albolino, Thomas Alexander, Yushi Fujita ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018), held on August 26-30, 2018, in Florence, Italy. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science, ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book presents the proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018), held on August 26-30, 2018, in Florence, Italy. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science,
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Man-Machine Interactions 6

6th International Conference on Man-Machine Interactions, ICMMI 2019, Cracow, Poland, October 2-3, 2019

Edited by Aleksandra Gruca, Tadeusz Czachórski, Sebastian Deorowicz, Katarzyna Harężlak, Agnieszka Piotrowska ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes a selection papers describing the latest advances and discoveries in the field of human-computer interactions, which were presented at the 6th International Conference on Man-Machine Interactions, ICMMI 2019, held in Cracow, Poland, in October 2019.Human-computer interaction is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the design of computer technology and, in particular, the ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book includes a selection papers describing the latest advances and discoveries in the field of human-computer interactions, which were presented at the 6th International Conference on Man-Machine Interactions, ICMMI 2019, held in Cracow, Poland, in October 2019.Human-computer interaction is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the design of computer technology and, in particular, the
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Ludics

Play as Humanistic Inquiry

Edited by Vassiliki Rapti, Eric Gordon ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book establishes play as a mode of humanistic inquiry with a profound effect on art, culture and society. Play is treated as a dynamic and relational modality where relationships of all kinds are forged and inquisitive interdisciplinary engagement is embraced. Play cultivates reflection, connection, and creativity, offering new epistemological directions for the humanities. With examples from ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book establishes play as a mode of humanistic inquiry with a profound effect on art, culture and society. Play is treated as a dynamic and relational modality where relationships of all kinds are forged and inquisitive interdisciplinary engagement is embraced. Play cultivates reflection, connection, and creativity, offering new epistemological directions for the humanities. With examples from
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Intelligent Human Computer Interaction

12th International Conference, IHCI 2020, Daegu, South Korea, November 24–26, 2020, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Madhusudan Singh, Dae-Ki Kang, Jong-Ha Lee, Uma Shanker Tiwary, Dhananjay Singh, Wan-Young Chung ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 12615 + 12616 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2020, which took place in Daegu, South Korea, during November 24-26, 2020.The 75 full and 18 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 185 submissions. The papers were organized in ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

The two-volume set LNCS 12615 + 12616 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2020, which took place in Daegu, South Korea, during November 24-26, 2020.The 75 full and 18 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 185 submissions. The papers were organized in
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