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Learning and Collaboration Technologies

11th International Conference, LCT 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the ... Read more

$154.89 CAD

This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the
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DirectX Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Game Development Essentials

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

DirectX Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Game Development Essentials is the definitive guide for aspiring and experienced game developers looking to master DirectX, the collection of APIs pivotal in the creation of high-performance games on Windows platforms. This guide delves deep into the complexities of DirectX, offering readers a clear and detailed exploration of its components, including ... Read more

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DirectX Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Game Development Essentials is the definitive guide for aspiring and experienced game developers looking to master DirectX, the collection of APIs pivotal in the creation of high-performance games on Windows platforms. This guide delves deep into the complexities of DirectX, offering readers a clear and detailed exploration of its components, including
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C++ 2013 for C# Developers

by Dean C. Wills ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
C++ 2013 for C# Developers provides a fast-track to C++ proficiency forthose already using the C# language at an advanced level. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the mechanics of C++'s execution sequence, its grammar, syntax and data access you'll quickly learn the similarities and differences between C++ and C#.The second and third partsof the of the book are devoted to a detailed deep ... Read more

$75.99 CAD

C++ 2013 for C# Developers provides a fast-track to C++ proficiency forthose already using the C# language at an advanced level. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the mechanics of C++'s execution sequence, its grammar, syntax and data access you'll quickly learn the similarities and differences between C++ and C#.The second and third partsof the of the book are devoted to a detailed deep
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Advances in Computer Graphics

36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, Calgary, AB, Canada, June 17–20, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Marina Gavrilova, Jian Chang, Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, Eckhard Hitzer, Hiroshi Ishikawa ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, held in Calgary, AB, Canada, in June 2019.The 30 revised full papers presented together with 28 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 231 submissions. The papers address topics such as: 3D reconstruction and rendering, virtual reality and augmented reality, computer ... Read more

$64.49 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, held in Calgary, AB, Canada, in June 2019.The 30 revised full papers presented together with 28 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 231 submissions. The papers address topics such as: 3D reconstruction and rendering, virtual reality and augmented reality, computer
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Web Work

Information Seeking and Knowledge Work on the World Wide Web

by Chun Wei Choo, B. Detlor, D. Turnbull ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book brings together three great motifs of the network society: the seeking and using of information by individuals and groups; the creation and application of knowledge in organizations; and the fundamental transformation of these activities as they are enacted on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Of the three, the study of how individuals and groups seek information probably has the ... Read more

$116.09 CAD

This book brings together three great motifs of the network society: the seeking and using of information by individuals and groups; the creation and application of knowledge in organizations; and the fundamental transformation of these activities as they are enacted on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Of the three, the study of how individuals and groups seek information probably has the
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Making Data

Materializing Digital Information

Edited by Ian Gwilt ...

For many outside of the scientific community, big data and the forms it takes, such as statistical lists, spreadsheets and graphs, often seem abstract and unintelligible. This book investigates how digital fabrication and traditional making approaches are being used to present data in newly engaging and interesting ways.The first part of the book introduces the basic premise of the data object and ... Read more

$37.09 CAD

For many outside of the scientific community, big data and the forms it takes, such as statistical lists, spreadsheets and graphs, often seem abstract and unintelligible. This book investigates how digital fabrication and traditional making approaches are being used to present data in newly engaging and interesting ways.The first part of the book introduces the basic premise of the data object and
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Making Futures Work

Integrating Futures Thinking for Design, Innovation, and Strategy

by Phil Balagtas ...

Learn how to get started with Futures Thinking. With this practical guide, Phil Balagtas, founder of the Design Futures Initiative and the global Speculative Futures network, shows you how designers and futurists have made futures work at companies such as Atari, IBM, Apple, Disney, Autodesk, Lufthansa, and McKinsey & Company.This book demystifies the process of Futures Thinking into a language ... Read more

$43.19 CAD

Learn how to get started with Futures Thinking. With this practical guide, Phil Balagtas, founder of the Design Futures Initiative and the global Speculative Futures network, shows you how designers and futurists have made futures work at companies such as Atari, IBM, Apple, Disney, Autodesk, Lufthansa, and McKinsey & Company.This book demystifies the process of Futures Thinking into a language
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Social Robotics

13th International Conference, ICSR 2021, Singapore, Singapore, November 10–13, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Haizhou Li, Shuzhi Sam Ge, Yan Wu, Agnieszka Wykowska, Hongsheng He, Xiaorui Liu, Dongyu Li, Jairo Perez-Osorio ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2021, held in Singapore, Singapore, in November 2021. The conference was held as a hybrid event.The 64 full papers and 15 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. The conference presents topics on humans and intelligent robots and on the integration ... Read more

$154.89 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2021, held in Singapore, Singapore, in November 2021. The conference was held as a hybrid event.The 64 full papers and 15 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. The conference presents topics on humans and intelligent robots and on the integration
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Android Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach for Android 5.0

by Dave Smith ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Android Recipes, Fourth Edition offers more than 100 down-to-earth code recipes, and guides you step-by-step through a wide range of useful topics using complete and real-world working code examples. This book is updated to include the Android 5.0 SDK, as well as earlier releases.Instead of abstract descriptions of complex concepts, in Android Recipes, you'll find live code examples. When you ... Read more

$47.79 CAD

Android Recipes, Fourth Edition offers more than 100 down-to-earth code recipes, and guides you step-by-step through a wide range of useful topics using complete and real-world working code examples. This book is updated to include the Android 5.0 SDK, as well as earlier releases.Instead of abstract descriptions of complex concepts, in Android Recipes, you'll find live code examples. When you
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R Quick Syntax Reference

A Pocket Guide to the Language, APIs and Library

by Margot Tollefson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R updates the popular first edition by adding R version 3.4 and 3.5 features. Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information ... Read more

$48.29 CAD

This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R updates the popular first edition by adding R version 3.4 and 3.5 features. Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information
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Post-Blockchain vol.1: Disappear To Be Everywhere (how to create blockchain products that people love without noticing the technology)

BLOCKCHAIN EVOLUTION, #1

by Oleh Konko ...

Series Book 1 - BLOCKCHAIN EVOLUTION
We created technology that should free people from intermediaries. But we made it so complex that we became new intermediaries - between users and their own freedom.This book is not just a guide to interface optimization. It's a manifesto for a new approach to creating blockchain products, where technological excellence serves simplicity rather than competing with it.Based on analysis of hundreds ... Read more

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We created technology that should free people from intermediaries. But we made it so complex that we became new intermediaries - between users and their own freedom.This book is not just a guide to interface optimization. It's a manifesto for a new approach to creating blockchain products, where technological excellence serves simplicity rather than competing with it.Based on analysis of hundreds
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Azure Data Factory Cookbook

Build and manage ETL and ELT pipelines with Microsoft Azure's serverless data integration service

by Dmitry Anoshin, Dmitry Foshin, Roman Storchak, Xenia Ireton ...

Solve real-world data problems and create data-driven workflows for easy data movement and processing at scale with Azure Data FactoryKey FeaturesLearn how to load and transform data from various sources, both on-premises and on cloudUse Azure Data Factory’s visual environment to build and manage hybrid ETL pipelinesDiscover how to prepare, transform, process, and enrich data to generate key ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Solve real-world data problems and create data-driven workflows for easy data movement and processing at scale with Azure Data FactoryKey FeaturesLearn how to load and transform data from various sources, both on-premises and on cloudUse Azure Data Factory’s visual environment to build and manage hybrid ETL pipelinesDiscover how to prepare, transform, process, and enrich data to generate key
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Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems

38th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference, FORTE 2018, Held as Part of the 13th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2018, Madrid, Spain, June 18-21, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Christel Baier, Luís Caires ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 38th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference on Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems, FORTE 2018, held in Madrid, Spain, in June 2018, as part of the 13th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2018.The 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. ... Read more

$64.49 CAD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 38th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference on Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems, FORTE 2018, held in Madrid, Spain, in June 2018, as part of the 13th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2018.The 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions.
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Advances in Information Retrieval

43rd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2021, Virtual Event, March 28 – April 1, 2021, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Djoerd Hiemstra, Marie-Francine Moens, Josiane Mothe, Raffaele Perego, Martin Potthast, Fabrizio Sebastiani ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 12656 and 12657 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 43rd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2021, held virtually in March/April 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 50 full papers presented together with 11 reproducibility papers, 39 short papers, 15 demonstration papers, 12 CLEF lab descriptions papers, 5 doctoral consortium papers, 5 workshop abstracts, ... Read more

$141.89 CAD

This two-volume set LNCS 12656 and 12657 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 43rd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2021, held virtually in March/April 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 50 full papers presented together with 11 reproducibility papers, 39 short papers, 15 demonstration papers, 12 CLEF lab descriptions papers, 5 doctoral consortium papers, 5 workshop abstracts,
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Windows APT Warfare

Identify and prevent Windows APT attacks effectively

by Sheng-Hao Ma ...

Learn Windows system design from the PE binary structure to modern and practical attack techniques used by red teams to implement advanced prevention Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesUnderstand how malware evades modern security productsLearn to reverse engineer standard PE format program filesBecome familiar with modern attack techniques used by multiple ... Read more

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Learn Windows system design from the PE binary structure to modern and practical attack techniques used by red teams to implement advanced prevention Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesUnderstand how malware evades modern security productsLearn to reverse engineer standard PE format program filesBecome familiar with modern attack techniques used by multiple
... Read more
Learning Technology for Education Challenges

6th International Workshop, LTEC 2017, Beijing, China, August 21–24, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Lorna Uden, Dario Liberona, Yun Liu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Learning Technology for Education in Cloud, LTEC 2017, held in Beijing, China, in August 2017.The 16 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Learning Technologies; Learning Tools and Environment; Online Learning and MOOC ... Read more

$64.49 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Learning Technology for Education in Cloud, LTEC 2017, held in Beijing, China, in August 2017.The 16 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Learning Technologies; Learning Tools and Environment; Online Learning and MOOC
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Analyzing Emotion in Spontaneous Speech

by Rupayan Chakraborty, Meghna Pandharipande, Sunil Kumar Kopparapu ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book captures the current challenges in automatic recognition of emotion in spontaneous speech and makes an effort to explain, elaborate, and propose possible solutions. Intelligent human–computer interaction (iHCI) systems thrive on several technologies like automatic speech recognition (ASR); speaker identification; language identification; image and video recognition; affect/mood/emotion ... Read more

$64.49 CAD

This book captures the current challenges in automatic recognition of emotion in spontaneous speech and makes an effort to explain, elaborate, and propose possible solutions. Intelligent human–computer interaction (iHCI) systems thrive on several technologies like automatic speech recognition (ASR); speaker identification; language identification; image and video recognition; affect/mood/emotion
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C++-Metaprogrammierung

Eine Einführung in die Präprozessor- und Template-Metaprogrammierung

by Jürgen Lemke ...

Series series Xpert.press
Dieses Buch ist das erste deutschsprachige Fachbuch zur C++-Metaprogrammierung. Es hilft dem C++ Programmierer, die Metaprogrammierung zu verstehen und die Vorteile für den täglichen Gebrauch zu erkennen. Durch die umfangreiche Darstellung der Grundlagen der Präprozessor- und Template-Metaprogrammierung bietet das Buch einen strukturierten Einstieg, für den Grundkenntnisse in C++ ausreichend sind. ... Read more

$51.89 CAD

Dieses Buch ist das erste deutschsprachige Fachbuch zur C++-Metaprogrammierung. Es hilft dem C++ Programmierer, die Metaprogrammierung zu verstehen und die Vorteile für den täglichen Gebrauch zu erkennen. Durch die umfangreiche Darstellung der Grundlagen der Präprozessor- und Template-Metaprogrammierung bietet das Buch einen strukturierten Einstieg, für den Grundkenntnisse in C++ ausreichend sind.
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Blender 3D Printing by Example

Learn to use Blender's modeling tools for 3D printing by creating 4 projects

by Vicky Somma ...

Build four projects using Blender for 3D Printing, giving you all the information that you need to know to create high-quality 3D printed objectsKey FeaturesA project based guide that helps you design beautiful 3D printing objects in BlenderUse mesh modeling and intersections to make a custom architectural model of a houseCreate a real world 3D printed prosthetic hand with organic modeling and ... Read more

$34.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build four projects using Blender for 3D Printing, giving you all the information that you need to know to create high-quality 3D printed objectsKey FeaturesA project based guide that helps you design beautiful 3D printing objects in BlenderUse mesh modeling and intersections to make a custom architectural model of a houseCreate a real world 3D printed prosthetic hand with organic modeling and
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Manual Analógico do Planejamento em UX: Figuras de Interação e o Loop da Aprendizagem Contínua

by Kochav Koren ...

"O planejador é em essência um pesquisador, que implicado em construir sua tese não mede esforços para investigar como as pessoas se relacionam com o tema em questão. O Manual Analógico do Planejamento em UX é um convite potente para repensarmos a experiência não como um jargão de mercado, mas como um fenômeno humano profundamente ético, social e cultural. Em tempos em que a "centralidade no ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"O planejador é em essência um pesquisador, que implicado em construir sua tese não mede esforços para investigar como as pessoas se relacionam com o tema em questão. O Manual Analógico do Planejamento em UX é um convite potente para repensarmos a experiência não como um jargão de mercado, mas como um fenômeno humano profundamente ético, social e cultural. Em tempos em que a "centralidade no
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Mastering Tableau 2019.1

An expert guide to implementing advanced business intelligence and analytics with Tableau 2019.1

by Marleen Meier, David Baldwin ...

Build, design and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's latest features, including Tableau Prep, Tableau Hyper, and Tableau ServerKey FeaturesMaster new features in Tableau 2019.1 to solve real-world analytics challengesPerform Geo-Spatial Analytics, Time Series Analysis, and self-service analytics using real-life examplesBuild and publish dashboards and explore ... Read more

$41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build, design and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's latest features, including Tableau Prep, Tableau Hyper, and Tableau ServerKey FeaturesMaster new features in Tableau 2019.1 to solve real-world analytics challengesPerform Geo-Spatial Analytics, Time Series Analysis, and self-service analytics using real-life examplesBuild and publish dashboards and explore
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Tally ERP 9 (Power Of Simplicity)

by Shraddha Singh ...

Tally.ERP 9 is the latest ERP offering of the Tally software series. This book gives you an in-depth knowledge of working with Tally.ERP 9 in a precise and easy to understand language with lots of examples and illustrations. It begins with the basic concepts of accounting so that the beginners in this field can get the desired knowledge before laying their hands on Tally.ERP 9. All the topics from ... Read more

$9.49 CAD

Tally.ERP 9 is the latest ERP offering of the Tally software series. This book gives you an in-depth knowledge of working with Tally.ERP 9 in a precise and easy to understand language with lots of examples and illustrations. It begins with the basic concepts of accounting so that the beginners in this field can get the desired knowledge before laying their hands on Tally.ERP 9. All the topics from
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Mastering SDL for Game Creators: Crafting Unique Experiences

SDL Game Development Series

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

Series series SDL Game Development Series
"Mastering SDL for Game Creators: Crafting Unique Experiences" is an essential guidebook for developers seeking to elevate their skills in game design and programming. Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) is a powerful tool used by professionals to create high-performance games that span across various platforms, and this comprehensive resource is your key to mastering it.Delving deep into the nuances ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Mastering SDL for Game Creators: Crafting Unique Experiences" is an essential guidebook for developers seeking to elevate their skills in game design and programming. Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) is a powerful tool used by professionals to create high-performance games that span across various platforms, and this comprehensive resource is your key to mastering it.Delving deep into the nuances
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Introducing Algorithms in C

A Step by Step Guide to Algorithms in C

by Luciano Manelli ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Study elementary and complex algorithms with clear examples and implementations in C. This book introduces data types (simple and structured) and algorithms with graphical and textual explanations. In the next sections, you’ll cover simple and complex standard algorithms with their flowcharts: everything is integrated with explanations and tables to give a step-by-step evolution of the algorithms ... Read more

$56.69 CAD

Study elementary and complex algorithms with clear examples and implementations in C. This book introduces data types (simple and structured) and algorithms with graphical and textual explanations. In the next sections, you’ll cover simple and complex standard algorithms with their flowcharts: everything is integrated with explanations and tables to give a step-by-step evolution of the algorithms
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