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Reliable Machine Learning

Applying SRE Principles to ML in Production

by Cathy Chen, Niall Richard Murphy, Kranti Parisa, D. Sculley, Todd Underwood ...

Whether you're part of a small startup or a multinational corporation, this practical book shows data scientists, software and site reliability engineers, product managers, and business owners how to run and establish ML reliably, effectively, and accountably within your organization. You'll gain insight into everything from how to do model monitoring in production to how to run a well-tuned model ... Read more

$80.83 NZD

Whether you're part of a small startup or a multinational corporation, this practical book shows data scientists, software and site reliability engineers, product managers, and business owners how to run and establish ML reliably, effectively, and accountably within your organization. You'll gain insight into everything from how to do model monitoring in production to how to run a well-tuned model
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software

Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software

by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides ...

Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves.The authors begin by ... Read more

$113.66 NZD

Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves.The authors begin by
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Foundations of Data Science

by Avrim Blum, John Hopcroft, Ravindran Kannan ...

This book provides an introduction to the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of data science, including machine learning, high-dimensional geometry, and analysis of large networks. Topics include the counterintuitive nature of data in high dimensions, important linear algebraic techniques such as singular value decomposition, the theory of random walks and Markov chains, the fundamentals of ... Read more

$106.58 NZD

This book provides an introduction to the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of data science, including machine learning, high-dimensional geometry, and analysis of large networks. Topics include the counterintuitive nature of data in high dimensions, important linear algebraic techniques such as singular value decomposition, the theory of random walks and Markov chains, the fundamentals of
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Deep Learning

by John D. Kelleher ...

Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
DEEP LEARNING FOR BEGINNERS: Get an accessible introduction to the artificial intelligence technology at the heart of the AI revolution—from driverless cars to speech recognition on mobile phones.Deep learning is an artificial intelligence technology that enables computer vision, machine translation, AI games, driverless cars, and other applications. When we use consumer products from Google, ... Read more

$37.14 NZD

DEEP LEARNING FOR BEGINNERS: Get an accessible introduction to the artificial intelligence technology at the heart of the AI revolution—from driverless cars to speech recognition on mobile phones.Deep learning is an artificial intelligence technology that enables computer vision, machine translation, AI games, driverless cars, and other applications. When we use consumer products from Google,
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Data Science on AWS

by Chris Fregly, Antje Barth ...

With this practical book, AI and machine learning practitioners will learn how to successfully build and deploy data science projects on Amazon Web Services. The Amazon AI and machine learning stack unifies data science, data engineering, and application development to help level up your skills. This guide shows you how to build and run pipelines in the cloud, then integrate the results into ... Read more

$80.83 NZD

With this practical book, AI and machine learning practitioners will learn how to successfully build and deploy data science projects on Amazon Web Services. The Amazon AI and machine learning stack unifies data science, data engineering, and application development to help level up your skills. This guide shows you how to build and run pipelines in the cloud, then integrate the results into
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Arduino Home Automation Projects

by Marco Schwartz ...

This book is divided into projects that are explained in a step-by-step format, with practical instructions that are easy to follow. If you want to build your own home automation systems wirelessly using the Arduino platform, this is the book for you. You will need to have some basic experience in Arduino and general programming languages, such as C and C++ to understand the projects in this book. ... Read more

$31.34 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is divided into projects that are explained in a step-by-step format, with practical instructions that are easy to follow. If you want to build your own home automation systems wirelessly using the Arduino platform, this is the book for you. You will need to have some basic experience in Arduino and general programming languages, such as C and C++ to understand the projects in this book.
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Building Machine Learning Powered Applications

Going from Idea to Product

by Emmanuel Ameisen ...

Learn the skills necessary to design, build, and deploy applications powered by machine learning (ML). Through the course of this hands-on book, you’ll build an example ML-driven application from initial idea to deployed product. Data scientists, software engineers, and product managers—including experienced practitioners and novices alike—will learn the tools, best practices, and challenges ... Read more

$68.87 NZD

Learn the skills necessary to design, build, and deploy applications powered by machine learning (ML). Through the course of this hands-on book, you’ll build an example ML-driven application from initial idea to deployed product. Data scientists, software engineers, and product managers—including experienced practitioners and novices alike—will learn the tools, best practices, and challenges
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Heart of the Machine

Our Future in a World of Artificial Emotional Intelligence

by Richard Yonck ...

For Readers of Ray Kurzweil and Michio Kaku, a New Look at the Cutting Edge of Artificial IntelligenceImagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child’s emotional state, a commercial that can recognize and change based on a customer’s facial expression, or a company that can actually create feelings as though a person were experiencing them naturally. Heart of the Machine ... Read more

$27.40 NZD

For Readers of Ray Kurzweil and Michio Kaku, a New Look at the Cutting Edge of Artificial IntelligenceImagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child’s emotional state, a commercial that can recognize and change based on a customer’s facial expression, or a company that can actually create feelings as though a person were experiencing them naturally. Heart of the Machine
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Programming Computer Vision with Python

Tools and algorithms for analyzing images

by Jan Erik Solem ...

If you want a basic understanding of computer vision’s underlying theory and algorithms, this hands-on introduction is the ideal place to start. You’ll learn techniques for object recognition, 3D reconstruction, stereo imaging, augmented reality, and other computer vision applications as you follow clear examples written in Python.Programming Computer Vision with Python explains computer vision in ... Read more

$43.69 NZD

If you want a basic understanding of computer vision’s underlying theory and algorithms, this hands-on introduction is the ideal place to start. You’ll learn techniques for object recognition, 3D reconstruction, stereo imaging, augmented reality, and other computer vision applications as you follow clear examples written in Python.Programming Computer Vision with Python explains computer vision in
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Raspberry Pi Computer Vision Programming

Design and implement computer vision applications with Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, and Python 3

by Ashwin Pajankar ...

Perform a wide variety of computer vision tasks such as image processing and manipulation, feature and object detection, and image restoration to build real-life computer vision applicationsKey FeaturesExplore the potential of computer vision with Raspberry Pi and Python programmingPerform computer vision tasks such as image processing and manipulation using OpenCV and Raspberry PiDiscover easy-to ... Read more

$55.19 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Perform a wide variety of computer vision tasks such as image processing and manipulation, feature and object detection, and image restoration to build real-life computer vision applicationsKey FeaturesExplore the potential of computer vision with Raspberry Pi and Python programmingPerform computer vision tasks such as image processing and manipulation using OpenCV and Raspberry PiDiscover easy-to
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Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

A Guide to Theory, Research and Applications

by Joakim Kävrestad, Marcus Birath, Nathan Clarke ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This textbook describes the theory and methodology of digital forensic examinations, presenting examples developed in collaboration with police authorities to ensure relevance to real-world practice. The coverage includes discussions on forensic artifacts and constraints, as well as forensic tools used for law enforcement and in the corporate sector. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing sound ... Read more

$136.99 NZD

This textbook describes the theory and methodology of digital forensic examinations, presenting examples developed in collaboration with police authorities to ensure relevance to real-world practice. The coverage includes discussions on forensic artifacts and constraints, as well as forensic tools used for law enforcement and in the corporate sector. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing sound
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Superagency

What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future

by Reid Hoffman, Greg Beato ...

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller.Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities."An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li"An important read." —Bill Gates"Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…Read this book!” —Van Jones"Refreshingly ... Read more

$25.44 NZD

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller.Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities."An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li"An important read." —Bill Gates"Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…Read this book!” —Van Jones"Refreshingly
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Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence and Communication Technologies

by Vikash Yadav, Parashu Ram Pal, Chuan-Ming Liu ...

This book is a review of recent artificial intelligence approaches, initiatives and applications in engineering and science fields. It features contributions that highlight the use of techniques such as machine learning, mining engineering, modeling and simulation, and fuzzy logic methods in the fields of communication, networking and information engineering.The collection of chapters should ... Read more

$94.99 NZD

This book is a review of recent artificial intelligence approaches, initiatives and applications in engineering and science fields. It features contributions that highlight the use of techniques such as machine learning, mining engineering, modeling and simulation, and fuzzy logic methods in the fields of communication, networking and information engineering.The collection of chapters should
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Multiple View Geometry in Computer Vision

by Richard Hartley, Andrew Zisserman ...

A basic problem in computer vision is to understand the structure of a real world scene given several images of it. Techniques for solving this problem are taken from projective geometry and photogrammetry. Here, the authors cover the geometric principles and their algebraic representation in terms of camera projection matrices, the fundamental matrix and the trifocal tensor. The theory and ... Read more

$203.81 NZD

A basic problem in computer vision is to understand the structure of a real world scene given several images of it. Techniques for solving this problem are taken from projective geometry and photogrammetry. Here, the authors cover the geometric principles and their algebraic representation in terms of camera projection matrices, the fundamental matrix and the trifocal tensor. The theory and
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Artificial Intelligence

by SHEILA KIPKORE ...

"Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to the Future" is an insightful e-book that offers a comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Geared towards both beginners and enthusiasts, this book demystifies artificial intelligence (AI) by breaking down complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-understand explanations.The e-book explores the origins and ... Read more

$32.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to the Future" is an insightful e-book that offers a comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Geared towards both beginners and enthusiasts, this book demystifies artificial intelligence (AI) by breaking down complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-understand explanations.The e-book explores the origins and
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Foundations of Computer Vision

by Antonio Torralba, Phillip Isola, William T. Freeman ...

Series series Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning series
An accessible, authoritative, and up-to-date computer vision textbook offering a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of the field that incorporates the latest deep learning advances.Machine learning has revolutionized computer vision, but the methods of today have deep roots in the history of the field. Providing a much-needed modern treatment, this accessible and up-to-date textbook ... Read more

$215.59 NZD

An accessible, authoritative, and up-to-date computer vision textbook offering a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of the field that incorporates the latest deep learning advances.Machine learning has revolutionized computer vision, but the methods of today have deep roots in the history of the field. Providing a much-needed modern treatment, this accessible and up-to-date textbook
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

24th International Conference, AIME 2026, Ottawa, ON, Canada, July 7–10, 2026, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Pavel Andreev, William Van Woensel, John Holmes, Antoine Sauré ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two volume set, LNAI 16748 and 16749, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, AIME 2026, held in Ottawa, ON, Canada, during July 7–10, 2026.Bringing together cutting-edge research from a global community of scholars and practitioners, the proceedings reflect a competitive selection process, with 30 full papers, 21 short ... Read more

$182.67 NZD

This two volume set, LNAI 16748 and 16749, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, AIME 2026, held in Ottawa, ON, Canada, during July 7–10, 2026.Bringing together cutting-edge research from a global community of scholars and practitioners, the proceedings reflect a competitive selection process, with 30 full papers, 21 short
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Image Processing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Edited by Information Resources Management Association ...

Advancements in digital technology continue to expand the image science field through the tools and techniques utilized to process two-dimensional images and videos. Image Processing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications presents a collection of research on this multidisciplinary field and the operation of multi-dimensional signals with systems that range from simple digital circuits ... Read more

$3,415.49 NZD

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Advancements in digital technology continue to expand the image science field through the tools and techniques utilized to process two-dimensional images and videos. Image Processing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications presents a collection of research on this multidisciplinary field and the operation of multi-dimensional signals with systems that range from simple digital circuits
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Impact of AI on Advancing Women's Safety

Edited by Sivaram Ponnusamy, Vibha Bora, Prema M. Daigavane, Sampada S. Wazalwar ...

Women encounter multifaceted threats, ranging from personal safety hazards to discrimination deeply embedded in societal structures. The existing landscape demands innovative strategies to ensure women can participate fully in society without fear or impediment. Traditional systems often fall short, necessitating a paradigm shift in our approach to women's safety. Impact of AI on Advancing Women's ... Read more

$652.04 NZD

Women encounter multifaceted threats, ranging from personal safety hazards to discrimination deeply embedded in societal structures. The existing landscape demands innovative strategies to ensure women can participate fully in society without fear or impediment. Traditional systems often fall short, necessitating a paradigm shift in our approach to women's safety. Impact of AI on Advancing Women's
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Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies

7th International Joint Conference, BIOSTEC 2014, Angers, France, March 3-6, 2014, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Guy Plantier, Ana Fred, Hugo Gamboa, Tanja Schulz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2014, held in Angers, France, in March 2014.The 25 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 362 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of topics and are organized in topical ... Read more

$114.16 NZD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2014, held in Angers, France, in March 2014.The 25 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 362 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of topics and are organized in topical
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The Mathematics of Medical Imaging

A Beginner’s Guide

by Timothy G. Feeman ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
The basic mathematics of computerized tomography, the CT scan, are aptly presented for an audience of undergraduates in mathematics and engineering. Assuming no prior background in advanced mathematical analysis, topics such as the Fourier transform, sampling, and discrete approximation algorithms are introduced from scratch and are developed within the context of medical imaging. A chapter on ... Read more

$136.99 NZD

The basic mathematics of computerized tomography, the CT scan, are aptly presented for an audience of undergraduates in mathematics and engineering. Assuming no prior background in advanced mathematical analysis, topics such as the Fourier transform, sampling, and discrete approximation algorithms are introduced from scratch and are developed within the context of medical imaging. A chapter on
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QGIS Blueprints

Develop analytical location-based web applications with QGIS

by Ben Mearns ...

Develop analytical location-based web applications with QGISKey FeaturesBook DescriptionQGIS, the world’s most popular free/open source desktop geographic information system software, enables a wide variety of use cases involving location – previously only available through expensive specialized commercial software. However, designing and executing a multi-tiered project from scratch on this ... Read more

$78.19 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop analytical location-based web applications with QGISKey FeaturesBook DescriptionQGIS, the world’s most popular free/open source desktop geographic information system software, enables a wide variety of use cases involving location – previously only available through expensive specialized commercial software. However, designing and executing a multi-tiered project from scratch on this
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Computergrafik für Ingenieure

Eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung

by Hans-Günter Schiele ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Buch vermittelt in 12 Kapiteln Grundlagen zur dreidimensionalen Computergrafik. Es werden alle gängigen Projektionsarten behandelt, das Farbmanagement wird erläutert und diverse Verfahren zur Visualisierung werden beschrieben. Die Kapitel enthalten durchgerechnete Beispiele incl. Ergebnis-Darstellung. Die hierzu erforderliche Mathematik beschränkt sich auf Grundkenntnisse der Matrizen ... Read more

$76.75 NZD

Dieses Buch vermittelt in 12 Kapiteln Grundlagen zur dreidimensionalen Computergrafik. Es werden alle gängigen Projektionsarten behandelt, das Farbmanagement wird erläutert und diverse Verfahren zur Visualisierung werden beschrieben. Die Kapitel enthalten durchgerechnete Beispiele incl. Ergebnis-Darstellung. Die hierzu erforderliche Mathematik beschränkt sich auf Grundkenntnisse der Matrizen
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Automatic Calibration and Reconstruction for Active Vision Systems

by Beiwei Zhang, Y. F. Li ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
In this book, the design of two new planar patterns for camera calibration of intrinsic parameters is addressed and a line-based method for distortion correction is suggested. The dynamic calibration of structured light systems, which consist of a camera and a projector is also treated. Also, the 3D Euclidean reconstruction by using the image-to-world transformation is investigated. Lastly, linear ... Read more

$205.50 NZD

In this book, the design of two new planar patterns for camera calibration of intrinsic parameters is addressed and a line-based method for distortion correction is suggested. The dynamic calibration of structured light systems, which consist of a camera and a projector is also treated. Also, the 3D Euclidean reconstruction by using the image-to-world transformation is investigated. Lastly, linear
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