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Ethics of Big Data

Balancing Risk and Innovation

by Kord Davis ...

What are your organization’s policies for generating and using huge datasets full of personal information? This book examines ethical questions raised by the big data phenomenon, and explains why enterprises need to reconsider business decisions concerning privacy and identity. Authors Kord Davis and Doug Patterson provide methods and techniques to help your business engage in a transparent and ... Read more

£6.19

What are your organization’s policies for generating and using huge datasets full of personal information? This book examines ethical questions raised by the big data phenomenon, and explains why enterprises need to reconsider business decisions concerning privacy and identity. Authors Kord Davis and Doug Patterson provide methods and techniques to help your business engage in a transparent and
... Read more
Designing Data-Intensive Applications

The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems

by Martin Kleppmann, Chris Riccomini ...

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What ... Read more

£32.39

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability need to be resolved. In addition, there's an overwhelming variety of systems, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, data warehouses, and data lakes. There are cloud services, on-premises services, and embedded databases. What
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Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification Guide

A comprehensive guide to becoming a confident and certified Power BI professional

by Orrin Edenfield, Edward Corcoran ...

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Microsoft Power BI data analyst and get the most out of Power BIKey FeaturesGet the skills you need to pass the PL-300 certification exam with confidenceCreate and maintain robust reports and dashboards to enable a data-driven enterpriseTest your new BI skills with the help of practice questionsBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI enables ... Read more

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Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Microsoft Power BI data analyst and get the most out of Power BIKey FeaturesGet the skills you need to pass the PL-300 certification exam with confidenceCreate and maintain robust reports and dashboards to enable a data-driven enterpriseTest your new BI skills with the help of practice questionsBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI enables
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Think Clearly

Eight Simple Rules to Succeed in the Data Age

by Kiko Llaneras ...

‘Kiko Llaneras is one of the most consistently interesting data journalists to have emerged in the last decade’John Burn-Murdoch, Chief data reporter, Financial TimesIt’s almost impossible to feel confident we’ve made the right choice when we are constantly faced with conflicting data. From choosing the right school for our children to understanding major social and political events, making ... Read more

£9.99

‘Kiko Llaneras is one of the most consistently interesting data journalists to have emerged in the last decade’John Burn-Murdoch, Chief data reporter, Financial TimesIt’s almost impossible to feel confident we’ve made the right choice when we are constantly faced with conflicting data. From choosing the right school for our children to understanding major social and political events, making
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Fundamentals of Data Engineering

Plan and Build Robust Data Systems

by Joe Reis, Matt Housley ...

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle ... Read more

£34.59

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle
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The Model Thinker

What You Need to Know to Make Data Work for You

by Scott E. Page ...

Work with data like a pro using this guide that breaks down how to organize, apply, and most importantly, understand what you are analyzing in order to become a true data ninja.From the stock market to genomics laboratories, census figures to marketing email blasts, we are awash with data. But as anyone who has ever opened up a spreadsheet packed with seemingly infinite lines of data knows, ... Read more

£8.99

Work with data like a pro using this guide that breaks down how to organize, apply, and most importantly, understand what you are analyzing in order to become a true data ninja.From the stock market to genomics laboratories, census figures to marketing email blasts, we are awash with data. But as anyone who has ever opened up a spreadsheet packed with seemingly infinite lines of data knows,
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Disruptive Possibilities: How Big Data Changes Everything

by Jeffrey Needham ...

Big data has more disruptive potential than any information technology developed in the past 40 years. As author Jeffrey Needham points out in this revealing book, big data can provide unprecedented visibility into the operational efficiency of enterprises and agencies.Disruptive Possibilities provides an historically-informed overview through a wide range of topics, from the evolution of ... Read more

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Big data has more disruptive potential than any information technology developed in the past 40 years. As author Jeffrey Needham points out in this revealing book, big data can provide unprecedented visibility into the operational efficiency of enterprises and agencies.Disruptive Possibilities provides an historically-informed overview through a wide range of topics, from the evolution of
... Read more
Hands-On Large Language Models

Language Understanding and Generation

by Jay Alammar, Maarten Grootendorst ...

AI has acquired startling new language capabilities in just the past few years. Driven by the rapid advances in deep learning, language AI systems are able to write and understand text better than ever before. This trend enables the rise of new features, products, and entire industries. With this book, Python developers will learn the practical tools and concepts they need to use these ... Read more

£39.29

AI has acquired startling new language capabilities in just the past few years. Driven by the rapid advances in deep learning, language AI systems are able to write and understand text better than ever before. This trend enables the rise of new features, products, and entire industries. With this book, Python developers will learn the practical tools and concepts they need to use these
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Data Science from Scratch

First Principles with Python

by Joel Grus ...

Data science libraries, frameworks, modules, and toolkits are great for doing data science, but they’re also a good way to dive into the discipline without actually understanding data science. With this updated second edition, you’ll learn how many of the most fundamental data science tools and algorithms work by implementing them from scratch.If you have an aptitude for mathematics and some ... Read more

£29.59

Data science libraries, frameworks, modules, and toolkits are great for doing data science, but they’re also a good way to dive into the discipline without actually understanding data science. With this updated second edition, you’ll learn how many of the most fundamental data science tools and algorithms work by implementing them from scratch.If you have an aptitude for mathematics and some
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What Is Data Science?

by Mike Loukides ...

We've all heard it: according to Hal Varian, statistics is the next sexy job. Five years ago, in What is Web 2.0, Tim O'Reilly said that "data is the next Intel Inside." But what does that statement mean? Why do we suddenly care about statistics and about data? This report examines the many sides of data science -- the technologies, the companies and the unique skill sets.The web is full of "data ... Read more

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We've all heard it: according to Hal Varian, statistics is the next sexy job. Five years ago, in What is Web 2.0, Tim O'Reilly said that "data is the next Intel Inside." But what does that statement mean? Why do we suddenly care about statistics and about data? This report examines the many sides of data science -- the technologies, the companies and the unique skill sets.The web is full of "data
... Read more
Business Analysis

Fourth edition

by Debra Paul, James Cadle, Malcolm Eva, Craig Rollason, Jonathan Hunsley ...

Business analysis is a key discipline within business transformation projects. Too often business changes are introduced without such analysis, leading to failed projects, wasted investment and unnecessary business disruption. Effective business analysis enables greater project success, informed investment and beneficial business outcomes.Business Analysis describes the entire landscape for ... Read more

£38.29

Business analysis is a key discipline within business transformation projects. Too often business changes are introduced without such analysis, leading to failed projects, wasted investment and unnecessary business disruption. Effective business analysis enables greater project success, informed investment and beneficial business outcomes.Business Analysis describes the entire landscape for
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Deciphering Data Architectures

Choosing Between a Modern Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Data Mesh

by James Serra ...

Data fabric, data lakehouse, and data mesh have recently appeared as viable alternatives to the modern data warehouse. These new architectures have solid benefits, but they're also surrounded by a lot of hyperbole and confusion. This practical book provides a guided tour of these architectures to help data professionals understand the pros and cons of each.James Serra, big data and data ... Read more

£39.29

Data fabric, data lakehouse, and data mesh have recently appeared as viable alternatives to the modern data warehouse. These new architectures have solid benefits, but they're also surrounded by a lot of hyperbole and confusion. This practical book provides a guided tour of these architectures to help data professionals understand the pros and cons of each.James Serra, big data and data
... Read more
Raspberry Pi :Raspberry Pi Guide On Python & Projects Programming In Easy Steps

by Jason Scotts ...

"Raspberry Pi Programming Guide" is a text that gives the reader a bit of insight into this form of technology. It is European based and is just making a debut in North America so many are curious about it and what exactly this technology can do. The aim that the author has with this text is to highlight the main functions of Raspberry Pi and how it can be beneficial to the consumer in the long ... Read more

£2.59

"Raspberry Pi Programming Guide" is a text that gives the reader a bit of insight into this form of technology. It is European based and is just making a debut in North America so many are curious about it and what exactly this technology can do. The aim that the author has with this text is to highlight the main functions of Raspberry Pi and how it can be beneficial to the consumer in the long
... Read more
The Data Journalism Handbook

How Journalists Can Use Data to Improve the News

by Jonathan Gray, Lucy Chambers, Liliana Bounegru ...

When you combine the sheer scale and range of digital information now available with a journalist’s "nose for news" and her ability to tell a compelling story, a new world of possibility opens up. With The Data Journalism Handbook, you’ll explore the potential, limits, and applied uses of this new and fascinating field.This valuable handbook has attracted scores of contributors since the European ... Read more

£6.89

When you combine the sheer scale and range of digital information now available with a journalist’s "nose for news" and her ability to tell a compelling story, a new world of possibility opens up. With The Data Journalism Handbook, you’ll explore the potential, limits, and applied uses of this new and fascinating field.This valuable handbook has attracted scores of contributors since the European
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Secret Techniques for Evaluating (Cpc) Cost Per Click Advertising: Google Adwords and Yahoo Overture Action Research Evaluation

by Jimmy Ghinis ...

Academic book turns into a popular book read.Artificial, linkage and conversion analysis. One of the threeis demonstrated to be the most important.30 day tracking visitor period versus 24 hour period that Ad Firms stipulate. What can happen in the next 29 days is demonstrated.Find out real hidden characteristics only artificial visitors have and learn how to combat them.Inventory of clicks of how ... Read more

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Academic book turns into a popular book read.Artificial, linkage and conversion analysis. One of the threeis demonstrated to be the most important.30 day tracking visitor period versus 24 hour period that Ad Firms stipulate. What can happen in the next 29 days is demonstrated.Find out real hidden characteristics only artificial visitors have and learn how to combat them.Inventory of clicks of how
... Read more
Data Engineering with Python

Work with massive datasets to design data models and automate data pipelines using Python

by Paul Crickard ...

Build, monitor, and manage real-time data pipelines to create data engineering infrastructure efficiently using open-source Apache projectsKey FeaturesBecome well-versed in data architectures, data preparation, and data optimization skills with the help of practical examplesDesign data models and learn how to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data using PythonSchedule, automate, and monitor ... Read more

£23.09 or Free with Kobo Plus

Build, monitor, and manage real-time data pipelines to create data engineering infrastructure efficiently using open-source Apache projectsKey FeaturesBecome well-versed in data architectures, data preparation, and data optimization skills with the help of practical examplesDesign data models and learn how to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data using PythonSchedule, automate, and monitor
... Read more
Financial Theory with Python

A Gentle Introduction

by Yves Hilpisch ...

Nowadays, finance, mathematics, and programming are intrinsically linked. This book provides the relevant foundations of each discipline to give you the major tools you need to get started in the world of computational finance.Using an approach where mathematical concepts provide the common background against which financial ideas and programming techniques are learned, this practical guide ... Read more

£24.89

Nowadays, finance, mathematics, and programming are intrinsically linked. This book provides the relevant foundations of each discipline to give you the major tools you need to get started in the world of computational finance.Using an approach where mathematical concepts provide the common background against which financial ideas and programming techniques are learned, this practical guide
... Read more
Learning SPARQL

Querying and Updating with SPARQL 1.1

by Bob DuCharme ...

Gain hands-on experience with SPARQL, the RDF query language that’s bringing new possibilities to semantic web, linked data, and big data projects. This updated and expanded edition shows you how to use SPARQL 1.1 with a variety of tools to retrieve, manipulate, and federate data from the public web as well as from private sources.Author Bob DuCharme has you writing simple queries right away ... Read more

£14.39

Gain hands-on experience with SPARQL, the RDF query language that’s bringing new possibilities to semantic web, linked data, and big data projects. This updated and expanded edition shows you how to use SPARQL 1.1 with a variety of tools to retrieve, manipulate, and federate data from the public web as well as from private sources.Author Bob DuCharme has you writing simple queries right away
... Read more
Deep Learning from Scratch

Building with Python from First Principles

by Seth Weidman ...

With the resurgence of neural networks in the 2010s, deep learning has become essential for machine learning practitioners and even many software engineers. This book provides a comprehensive introduction for data scientists and software engineers with machine learning experience. You’ll start with deep learning basics and move quickly to the details of important advanced architectures, ... Read more

£29.59

With the resurgence of neural networks in the 2010s, deep learning has become essential for machine learning practitioners and even many software engineers. This book provides a comprehensive introduction for data scientists and software engineers with machine learning experience. You’ll start with deep learning basics and move quickly to the details of important advanced architectures,
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Data Visualization: a successful design process

by Andy Kirk ...

A comprehensive yet quick guide to the best approaches to designing data visualizations, with real examples and illustrative diagrams. Whatever the desired outcome ensure success by following this expert design process. This book is for anyone who has responsibility for, or is interested in trying to find innovative and effective ways to visually analyze and communicate data. There is no skill, no ... Read more

£14.39 or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive yet quick guide to the best approaches to designing data visualizations, with real examples and illustrative diagrams. Whatever the desired outcome ensure success by following this expert design process. This book is for anyone who has responsibility for, or is interested in trying to find innovative and effective ways to visually analyze and communicate data. There is no skill, no
... Read more
R in a Nutshell

A Desktop Quick Reference

by Joseph Adler ...

If you’re considering R for statistical computing and data visualization, this book provides a quick and practical guide to just about everything you can do with the open source R language and software environment. You’ll learn how to write R functions and use R packages to help you prepare, visualize, and analyze data. Author Joseph Adler illustrates each process with a wealth of examples from ... Read more

£20.89

If you’re considering R for statistical computing and data visualization, this book provides a quick and practical guide to just about everything you can do with the open source R language and software environment. You’ll learn how to write R functions and use R packages to help you prepare, visualize, and analyze data. Author Joseph Adler illustrates each process with a wealth of examples from
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Head First Data Analysis

A learner's guide to big numbers, statistics, and good decisions

by Michael Milton ...

Today, interpreting data is a critical decision-making factor for businesses and organizations. If your job requires you to manage and analyze all kinds of data, turn to Head First Data Analysis, where you'll quickly learn how to collect and organize data, sort the distractions from the truth, find meaningful patterns, draw conclusions, predict the future, and present your findings to others ... Read more

£23.09

Today, interpreting data is a critical decision-making factor for businesses and organizations. If your job requires you to manage and analyze all kinds of data, turn to Head First Data Analysis, where you'll quickly learn how to collect and organize data, sort the distractions from the truth, find meaningful patterns, draw conclusions, predict the future, and present your findings to others
... Read more
Database Design for Mere Mortals

A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design

by Michael J. Hernandez ...

Series series For Mere Mortals
The #1 Easy, Commonsense Guide to Database Design! Michael J. Hernandez’s best-selling Database Design for Mere Mortals® has earned worldwide respect as the clearest, simplest way to learn relational database design. Now, he’s made this hands-on, software-independent tutorial even easier, while ensuring that his design methodology is still relevant to the latest databases, applications, and best ... Read more

£28.09

The #1 Easy, Commonsense Guide to Database Design! Michael J. Hernandez’s best-selling Database Design for Mere Mortals® has earned worldwide respect as the clearest, simplest way to learn relational database design. Now, he’s made this hands-on, software-independent tutorial even easier, while ensuring that his design methodology is still relevant to the latest databases, applications, and best
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SQL Pocket Guide

A Guide to SQL Usage

by Alice Zhao ...

If you use SQL in your day-to-day work as a data analyst, data scientist, or data engineer, this popular pocket guide is your ideal on-the-job reference. You'll find many examples that address the language's complexities, along with key aspects of SQL used in Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.In this updated edition, author Alice Zhao describes how these database ... Read more

£9.79

If you use SQL in your day-to-day work as a data analyst, data scientist, or data engineer, this popular pocket guide is your ideal on-the-job reference. You'll find many examples that address the language's complexities, along with key aspects of SQL used in Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.In this updated edition, author Alice Zhao describes how these database
... Read more

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