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The Impact Challenge

Reframing Sustainability for Businesses

by Alessia Falsarone ...

Series series Impactful Data Science
This book explores the role of businesses in delivering positive societal and financial outcomes as they seek to bridge the gap between short-term organizational behaviors and long-range sustainability commitments. By addressing the inevitable data challenges associated with the strategic integration of a sustainability mindset, it enables faster adoption of social, environmental and governance ... Read more

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This book explores the role of businesses in delivering positive societal and financial outcomes as they seek to bridge the gap between short-term organizational behaviors and long-range sustainability commitments. By addressing the inevitable data challenges associated with the strategic integration of a sustainability mindset, it enables faster adoption of social, environmental and governance
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Visualizing Health and Healthcare Data

Creating Clear and Compelling Visualizations to "See How You're Doing"

by Katherine Rowell, Lindsay Betzendahl, Cambria Brown ...

The only data visualization book written by and for health and healthcare professionals.In health and healthcare, data and information are coming at organizations faster than they can consume and interpret it. Health providers, payers, public health departments, researchers, and health information technology groups know the ability to analyze and communicate this vast array of data in a clear and ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

The only data visualization book written by and for health and healthcare professionals.In health and healthcare, data and information are coming at organizations faster than they can consume and interpret it. Health providers, payers, public health departments, researchers, and health information technology groups know the ability to analyze and communicate this vast array of data in a clear and
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Mastering Hadoop 3

Big data processing at scale to unlock unique business insights

by Chanchal Singh, Manish Kumar, Timothy Wong ...

A comprehensive guide to mastering the most advanced Hadoop 3 conceptsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the newly introduced features and capabilities of Hadoop 3Crunch and process data using MapReduce, YARN, and a host of tools within the Hadoop ecosystemSharpen your Hadoop skills with real-world case studies and codeBook DescriptionApache Hadoop is one of the most popular big data solutions for ... Read more

$51.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive guide to mastering the most advanced Hadoop 3 conceptsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the newly introduced features and capabilities of Hadoop 3Crunch and process data using MapReduce, YARN, and a host of tools within the Hadoop ecosystemSharpen your Hadoop skills with real-world case studies and codeBook DescriptionApache Hadoop is one of the most popular big data solutions for
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QGIS: Becoming a GIS Power User

by Anita Graser, Ben Mearns, Alex Mandel, Victor Olaya Ferrero, Alexander Bruy ...

Master data management, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques in QGIS and become a GIS power userAbout This BookLearn how to work with various types of data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guideGive a touch of professionalism to your maps, both for functionality and look and feel, with the help of this practical guideThis progressive, hands-on guide builds on a geo ... Read more

$74.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master data management, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques in QGIS and become a GIS power userAbout This BookLearn how to work with various types of data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guideGive a touch of professionalism to your maps, both for functionality and look and feel, with the help of this practical guideThis progressive, hands-on guide builds on a geo
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Hands-On Machine Learning with ML.NET

Getting started with Microsoft ML.NET to implement popular machine learning algorithms in C#

by Jarred Capellman ...

Create, train, and evaluate various machine learning models such as regression, classification, and clustering using ML.NET, Entity Framework, and ASP.NET CoreKey FeaturesGet well-versed with the ML.NET framework and its components and APIs using practical examplesLearn how to build, train, and evaluate popular machine learning algorithms with ML.NET offeringsExtend your existing machine learning ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create, train, and evaluate various machine learning models such as regression, classification, and clustering using ML.NET, Entity Framework, and ASP.NET CoreKey FeaturesGet well-versed with the ML.NET framework and its components and APIs using practical examplesLearn how to build, train, and evaluate popular machine learning algorithms with ML.NET offeringsExtend your existing machine learning
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Cloud Analytics with Microsoft Azure

Transform your business with the power of analytics in Azure

by Has Altaiar, Jack Lee, Michael John Peña ...

Learn to extract actionable insights from your big data in real time using a range of Microsoft Azure featuresKey FeaturesUpdated with the latest features and new additions to Microsoft AzureMaster the fundamentals of cloud analytics using AzureLearn to use Azure Synapse Analytics (formerly known as Azure SQL Data Warehouse) to derive real-time customer insightsBook DescriptionCloud Analytics with ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to extract actionable insights from your big data in real time using a range of Microsoft Azure featuresKey FeaturesUpdated with the latest features and new additions to Microsoft AzureMaster the fundamentals of cloud analytics using AzureLearn to use Azure Synapse Analytics (formerly known as Azure SQL Data Warehouse) to derive real-time customer insightsBook DescriptionCloud Analytics with
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Mastering Predictive Analytics with R, Second Edition

Machine learning techniques for advanced models

by James D. Miller, Rui Miguel Forte ...

Master the craft of predictive modeling in R by developing strategy, intuition, and a solid foundation in essential conceptsKey FeaturesGrasping the major methods of predictive modeling and moving beyond black box thinking to a deeper level of understandingLeveraging the flexibility and modularity of R to experiment with a range of different techniques and data typesPacked with practical advice ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the craft of predictive modeling in R by developing strategy, intuition, and a solid foundation in essential conceptsKey FeaturesGrasping the major methods of predictive modeling and moving beyond black box thinking to a deeper level of understandingLeveraging the flexibility and modularity of R to experiment with a range of different techniques and data typesPacked with practical advice
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Learn QGIS

Your step-by-step guide to the fundamental of QGIS 3.4

by Andrew Cutts, Anita Graser ...

Learn to view, edit and analyse geospatial data using QGIS and Python 3Key FeaturesLeverage the power of QGIS to add professionalism to your mapsExplore and work with the newly released features like Python 3, GeoPackage, 3D views, Print layouts in QGIS 3.4Build your own plugins and customize maps using QT designerBook DescriptionQGIS 3.4 is the first LTR (long term release) of QGIS version 3. ... Read more

$37.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to view, edit and analyse geospatial data using QGIS and Python 3Key FeaturesLeverage the power of QGIS to add professionalism to your mapsExplore and work with the newly released features like Python 3, GeoPackage, 3D views, Print layouts in QGIS 3.4Build your own plugins and customize maps using QT designerBook DescriptionQGIS 3.4 is the first LTR (long term release) of QGIS version 3.
... Read more
Be Data Curious!

Be Data Curious!, #1

by Nick Jewell, Shaan Mistry ...

Series Book 1 - Be Data Curious!
The concept of data literacy has grown dramatically in importance over the few years.The explosion in popularity of self-service analytics technology has now created a community that spans tools and vendors and now helps analysts develop their skills and awareness of best practices from acquiring data, cleansing and enriching data, blending data sources together and the steps needed to analyze and ... Read more

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The concept of data literacy has grown dramatically in importance over the few years.The explosion in popularity of self-service analytics technology has now created a community that spans tools and vendors and now helps analysts develop their skills and awareness of best practices from acquiring data, cleansing and enriching data, blending data sources together and the steps needed to analyze and
... Read more
Machine Learning with the Elastic Stack

Gain valuable insights from your data with Elastic Stack's machine learning features

by Rich Collier, Camilla Montonen, Bahaaldine Azarmi ...

Discover expert techniques for combining machine learning with the analytic capabilities of Elastic Stack and uncover actionable insights from your dataKey FeaturesIntegrate machine learning with distributed search and analyticsPreprocess and analyze large volumes of search data effortlesslyOperationalize machine learning in a scalable, production-worthy wayBook DescriptionElastic Stack, ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover expert techniques for combining machine learning with the analytic capabilities of Elastic Stack and uncover actionable insights from your dataKey FeaturesIntegrate machine learning with distributed search and analyticsPreprocess and analyze large volumes of search data effortlesslyOperationalize machine learning in a scalable, production-worthy wayBook DescriptionElastic Stack,
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Python Web Scraping Cookbook

Over 90 proven recipes to get you scraping with Python, microservices, Docker, and AWS

by Michael Heydt, Lazar Telebak, Mei Lu ...

Untangle your web scraping complexities and access web data with ease using Python scriptsKey FeaturesHands-on recipes for advancing your web scraping skills to expert levelOne-stop solution guide to address complex and challenging web scraping tasks using PythonUnderstand web page structures and collect data from a website with easeBook DescriptionPython Web Scraping Cookbook is a solution ... Read more

$37.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Untangle your web scraping complexities and access web data with ease using Python scriptsKey FeaturesHands-on recipes for advancing your web scraping skills to expert levelOne-stop solution guide to address complex and challenging web scraping tasks using PythonUnderstand web page structures and collect data from a website with easeBook DescriptionPython Web Scraping Cookbook is a solution
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Learn Power BI

A beginner's guide to developing interactive business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI

by Greg Deckler ...

Solve business challenges with Microsoft Power BI\\'s advanced visualization and data analysis techniquesKey FeaturesCreate effective storytelling reports by implementing simple-to-intermediate Power BI featuresDevelop powerful analytical models to extract key insights for changing business needsBuild, publish, and share impressive dashboards for your organizationBook DescriptionTo succeed in ... Read more

$37.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Solve business challenges with Microsoft Power BI\\'s advanced visualization and data analysis techniquesKey FeaturesCreate effective storytelling reports by implementing simple-to-intermediate Power BI featuresDevelop powerful analytical models to extract key insights for changing business needsBuild, publish, and share impressive dashboards for your organizationBook DescriptionTo succeed in
... Read more
Geospatial Data Science Quick Start Guide

Effective techniques for performing smarter geospatial analysis using location intelligence

by Abdishakur Hassan, Jayakrishnan Vijayaraghavan ...

Discover the power of location data to build effective, intelligent data models with Geospatial ecosystemsKey FeaturesManipulate location-based data and create intelligent geospatial data modelsBuild effective location recommendation systems used by popular companies such as UberA hands-on guide to help you consume spatial data and parallelize GIS operations effectivelyBook DescriptionData ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the power of location data to build effective, intelligent data models with Geospatial ecosystemsKey FeaturesManipulate location-based data and create intelligent geospatial data modelsBuild effective location recommendation systems used by popular companies such as UberA hands-on guide to help you consume spatial data and parallelize GIS operations effectivelyBook DescriptionData
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Algorithms Unlocked

by Thomas H. Cormen ...

For anyone who has ever wondered how computers solve problems, an engagingly written guide for nonexperts to the basics of computer algorithms.Have you ever wondered how your GPS can find the fastest way to your destination, selecting one route from seemingly countless possibilities in mere seconds? How your credit card account number is protected when you make a purchase over the Internet? The ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

For anyone who has ever wondered how computers solve problems, an engagingly written guide for nonexperts to the basics of computer algorithms.Have you ever wondered how your GPS can find the fastest way to your destination, selecting one route from seemingly countless possibilities in mere seconds? How your credit card account number is protected when you make a purchase over the Internet? The
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Beyond Data

Reclaiming Human Rights at the Dawn of the Metaverse

by Elizabeth M. Renieris ...

Why laws focused on data cannot effectively protect people—and how an approach centered on human rights offers the best hope for preserving human dignity and autonomy in a cyberphysical world.Ever-pervasive technology poses a clear and present danger to human dignity and autonomy, as many have pointed out. And yet, for the past fifty years, we have been so busy protecting data that we have failed ... Read more

$28.79 CAD

Why laws focused on data cannot effectively protect people—and how an approach centered on human rights offers the best hope for preserving human dignity and autonomy in a cyberphysical world.Ever-pervasive technology poses a clear and present danger to human dignity and autonomy, as many have pointed out. And yet, for the past fifty years, we have been so busy protecting data that we have failed
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Mastering PostgreSQL 13

Build, administer, and maintain database applications efficiently with PostgreSQL 13

by Hans-Jürgen Schönig ...

Explore expert techniques such as advanced indexing and high availability to build scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database applications using PostgreSQL 13Key FeaturesMaster advanced PostgreSQL 13 concepts with the help of real-world datasets and examplesLeverage PostgreSQL’s indexing features to fine-tune the performance of your queriesExtend PostgreSQL's functionalities to suit your ... Read more

$37.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore expert techniques such as advanced indexing and high availability to build scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database applications using PostgreSQL 13Key FeaturesMaster advanced PostgreSQL 13 concepts with the help of real-world datasets and examplesLeverage PostgreSQL’s indexing features to fine-tune the performance of your queriesExtend PostgreSQL's functionalities to suit your
... Read more
Learning QGIS, Third Edition

Create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease

by Anita Graser ...

The latest guide to using QGIS 2.14 to create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease Key Features\[\*\] Learn how to work with various data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guide.\[\*\] Give a touch of professionalism to your maps both for functionality and look and feel with the help of this practical guide.\[\*\] A progressive hands-on guide that builds on a geo ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The latest guide to using QGIS 2.14 to create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease Key Features\[\*\] Learn how to work with various data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guide.\[\*\] Give a touch of professionalism to your maps both for functionality and look and feel with the help of this practical guide.\[\*\] A progressive hands-on guide that builds on a geo
... Read more
1000 Big Data & Hadoop Interview Questions and Answers

by Vamsee Puligadda ...

Knowledge for Free...Get that job, you aspire for!Want to switch to that high paying job? Or are you already been preparing hard to give interview the next weekend?Do you know how many people get rejected in interviews by preparing only concepts but not focusing on actually which questions will be asked in the interview?Don't be that person this time.This is the most comprehensive Big Data, Hadoop ... Read more

$4.11 CAD

Knowledge for Free...Get that job, you aspire for!Want to switch to that high paying job? Or are you already been preparing hard to give interview the next weekend?Do you know how many people get rejected in interviews by preparing only concepts but not focusing on actually which questions will be asked in the interview?Don't be that person this time.This is the most comprehensive Big Data, Hadoop
... Read more
China's Megatrends

The 8 Pillars of a New Society

by John Naisbitt, Doris Naisbitt ...

"[John Naisbitt's] vision of the world's economy has the mark of genius." — Minneapolis Star TribuneInternationally-renowned futurist and bestselling author John Naisbitt is back with China's Megatrends, the most comprehensive look at the present and future of China and the transformation that is reshaping its economic, political, and social systems. Since publishing the enormously popular ... Read more

$12.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"[John Naisbitt's] vision of the world's economy has the mark of genius." — Minneapolis Star TribuneInternationally-renowned futurist and bestselling author John Naisbitt is back with China's Megatrends, the most comprehensive look at the present and future of China and the transformation that is reshaping its economic, political, and social systems. Since publishing the enormously popular
... Read more
Neo4j - A Graph Project Story

by Frank Kutzler, Nicolas Rouyer, Nicolas Mervaillie, Sylvain Roussy ...

This book provides you with a concrete approach of using Neo4j in a production context. Written in the style of a play, it reports the debates between the members of a technical team specialized in strongly connected data. It focuses on methodology, integrations with existing systems, performance, monitoring and security.You may already have an idea of what Neo4j is and how it works, and maybe you ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

This book provides you with a concrete approach of using Neo4j in a production context. Written in the style of a play, it reports the debates between the members of a technical team specialized in strongly connected data. It focuses on methodology, integrations with existing systems, performance, monitoring and security.You may already have an idea of what Neo4j is and how it works, and maybe you
... Read more
Learning ELK Stack

Build mesmerizing visualizations, analytics, and logs from your data using Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana

by Saurabh Chhajed ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe ELK stack—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, is a powerful combination of open source tools. Elasticsearch is for deep search and data analytics. Logstash is for centralized logging, log enrichment, and parsing. Kibana is for powerful and beautiful data visualizations. In short, the Elasticsearch ELK stack makes searching and analyzing data easier than ever before ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThe ELK stack—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, is a powerful combination of open source tools. Elasticsearch is for deep search and data analytics. Logstash is for centralized logging, log enrichment, and parsing. Kibana is for powerful and beautiful data visualizations. In short, the Elasticsearch ELK stack makes searching and analyzing data easier than ever before
... Read more
Mastering Shiny

by Hadley Wickham ...

Master the Shiny web framework—and take your R skills to a whole new level. By letting you move beyond static reports, Shiny helps you create fully interactive web apps for data analyses. Users will be able to jump between datasets, explore different subsets or facets of the data, run models with parameter values of their choosing, customize visualizations, and much more.Hadley Wickham from ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Master the Shiny web framework—and take your R skills to a whole new level. By letting you move beyond static reports, Shiny helps you create fully interactive web apps for data analyses. Users will be able to jump between datasets, explore different subsets or facets of the data, run models with parameter values of their choosing, customize visualizations, and much more.Hadley Wickham from
... Read more
SQL Server 2019 Administrator's Guide

A definitive guide for DBAs to implement, monitor, and maintain enterprise database solutions

by Marek Chmel, Vladimír Mužný ...

Use Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to implement, administer, and secure a robust database solution that is disaster-proof and highly availableKey FeaturesExplore new features of SQL Server 2019 to set up, administer, and maintain your database solution successfullyDevelop a dynamic SQL Server environment and streamline big data pipelinesDiscover best practices for fixing performance issues, database ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Use Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to implement, administer, and secure a robust database solution that is disaster-proof and highly availableKey FeaturesExplore new features of SQL Server 2019 to set up, administer, and maintain your database solution successfullyDevelop a dynamic SQL Server environment and streamline big data pipelinesDiscover best practices for fixing performance issues, database
... Read more
Grokking Data Structures

by Marcello La Rocca ...

Don’t be perplexed by data structures! This fun, friendly, and fully illustrated guide makes it easy to learn useful data structures you’ll put to work every day.Grokking Data Structures makes it a breeze to learn the most useful day-to-day data structures. You’ll follow a steady learning path from absolute basics to advanced concepts, all illustrated with fun examples, engaging industry stories, ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Don’t be perplexed by data structures! This fun, friendly, and fully illustrated guide makes it easy to learn useful data structures you’ll put to work every day.Grokking Data Structures makes it a breeze to learn the most useful day-to-day data structures. You’ll follow a steady learning path from absolute basics to advanced concepts, all illustrated with fun examples, engaging industry stories,
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