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The Alienation of Fact

Digital Educational Privatization, AI, and the False Promise of Bodies and Numbers

by Kenneth J. Saltman ...

An investigation of the role of educational privatization and technology in the crises of truth and agency.Today, conspiracy theories run rampant, attacks on facts have become commonplace, and systemic inequities are on the rise as individual and collective agency unravels. The Alienation of Fact explains the educational, technological, and ideological preconditions for these contemporary crises ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

An investigation of the role of educational privatization and technology in the crises of truth and agency.Today, conspiracy theories run rampant, attacks on facts have become commonplace, and systemic inequities are on the rise as individual and collective agency unravels. The Alienation of Fact explains the educational, technological, and ideological preconditions for these contemporary crises
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Distributed Systems

Concurrency and Consistency

by Matthieu Perrin ...

Distributed Systems: Concurrency and Consistency explores the gray area of distributed systems and draws a map of weak consistency criteria, identifying several families and demonstrating how these may be implemented into a programming language. Unlike their sequential counterparts, distributed systems are much more difficult to design, and are therefore prone to problems. On a large scale, ... Read more

$88.99 CAD

Distributed Systems: Concurrency and Consistency explores the gray area of distributed systems and draws a map of weak consistency criteria, identifying several families and demonstrating how these may be implemented into a programming language. Unlike their sequential counterparts, distributed systems are much more difficult to design, and are therefore prone to problems. On a large scale,
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Learn T-SQL Querying

A guide to developing efficient and elegant T-SQL code

by Pedro Lopes, Pam Lahoud ...

Troubleshoot query performance issues, identify anti-patterns in code, and write efficient T-SQL queriesKey FeaturesDiscover T-SQL functionalities and services that help you interact with relational databasesUnderstand the roles, tasks, and responsibilities of a T-SQL developerExplore solutions for carrying out database querying tasks, database administration, and troubleshootingBook ... Read more

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Troubleshoot query performance issues, identify anti-patterns in code, and write efficient T-SQL queriesKey FeaturesDiscover T-SQL functionalities and services that help you interact with relational databasesUnderstand the roles, tasks, and responsibilities of a T-SQL developerExplore solutions for carrying out database querying tasks, database administration, and troubleshootingBook
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Bad Data Handbook

Cleaning Up The Data So You Can Get Back To Work

by Q. Ethan McCallum ...

What is bad data? Some people consider it a technical phenomenon, like missing values or malformed records, but bad data includes a lot more. In this handbook, data expert Q. Ethan McCallum has gathered 19 colleagues from every corner of the data arena to reveal how they’ve recovered from nasty data problems.From cranky storage to poor representation to misguided policy, there are many paths to ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

What is bad data? Some people consider it a technical phenomenon, like missing values or malformed records, but bad data includes a lot more. In this handbook, data expert Q. Ethan McCallum has gathered 19 colleagues from every corner of the data arena to reveal how they’ve recovered from nasty data problems.From cranky storage to poor representation to misguided policy, there are many paths to
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Kubernetes: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners to Master Kubernetes Efficiently

by Chloe Annable ...

Are you seeking ways to enhance your business productivity through modern technology?Consider Kubernetes as a potential solution. Many companies have embraced Kubernetes to bolster their positions and enhance application stability since its launch in 2015. If you're in search of a future-proof solution to boost productivity, Kubernetes might be the answer.Explore the comprehensive content of ... Read more

$15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you seeking ways to enhance your business productivity through modern technology?Consider Kubernetes as a potential solution. Many companies have embraced Kubernetes to bolster their positions and enhance application stability since its launch in 2015. If you're in search of a future-proof solution to boost productivity, Kubernetes might be the answer.Explore the comprehensive content of
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Stream Processing with Apache Spark

Mastering Structured Streaming and Spark Streaming

by Gerard Maas, Francois Garillot ...

Before you can build analytics tools to gain quick insights, you first need to know how to process data in real time. With this practical guide, developers familiar with Apache Spark will learn how to put this in-memory framework to use for streaming data. You’ll discover how Spark enables you to write streaming jobs in almost the same way you write batch jobs.Authors Gerard Maas and François ... Read more

$63.99 CAD

Before you can build analytics tools to gain quick insights, you first need to know how to process data in real time. With this practical guide, developers familiar with Apache Spark will learn how to put this in-memory framework to use for streaming data. You’ll discover how Spark enables you to write streaming jobs in almost the same way you write batch jobs.Authors Gerard Maas and François
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Building Blockchain Projects

Building decentralized Blockchain applications with Ethereum and Solidity

by Narayan Prusty ...

Develop real-time practical DApps using Ethereum and JavaScriptKey Features\[\*\] Create powerful, end-to-end applications for Blockchain using Ethereum\[\*\] Write your first program using the Solidity programming language\[\*\] Change the way you think and design your applications by using the all new database-BlockchainBook DescriptionBlockchain is a decentralized ledger that maintains a ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop real-time practical DApps using Ethereum and JavaScriptKey Features\[\*\] Create powerful, end-to-end applications for Blockchain using Ethereum\[\*\] Write your first program using the Solidity programming language\[\*\] Change the way you think and design your applications by using the all new database-BlockchainBook DescriptionBlockchain is a decentralized ledger that maintains a
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MySQL 8 Cookbook

Over 150 recipes for high-performance database querying and administration

by Karthik Appigatla ...

Design and administer enterprise-grade MySQL 8 solutionsKey FeaturesStore, retrieve, and manipulate your data using the latest MySQL 8 featuresPractical recipes on effective administration in MySQL, with a focus on security, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and moreContains tips, tricks, and best practices for designing, developing, and administering your MySQL 8 database solution without any ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Design and administer enterprise-grade MySQL 8 solutionsKey FeaturesStore, retrieve, and manipulate your data using the latest MySQL 8 featuresPractical recipes on effective administration in MySQL, with a focus on security, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and moreContains tips, tricks, and best practices for designing, developing, and administering your MySQL 8 database solution without any
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Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

by Marcello La Rocca ...

"An accessible introduction to the fundamental algorithms used to run the world." - Richard Vaughan, Purple Monkey CollectiveAdvanced Algorithms and Data Structures introduces a collection of algorithms for complex programming challenges in data analysis, machine learning, and graph computing.SummaryAs a software engineer, you’ll encounter countless programming challenges that initially seem ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

"An accessible introduction to the fundamental algorithms used to run the world." - Richard Vaughan, Purple Monkey CollectiveAdvanced Algorithms and Data Structures introduces a collection of algorithms for complex programming challenges in data analysis, machine learning, and graph computing.SummaryAs a software engineer, you’ll encounter countless programming challenges that initially seem
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Field Guide to Hadoop

An Introduction to Hadoop, Its Ecosystem, and Aligned Technologies

by Kevin Sitto, Marshall Presser ...

If your organization is about to enter the world of big data, you not only need to decide whether Apache Hadoop is the right platform to use, but also which of its many components are best suited to your task. This field guide makes the exercise manageable by breaking down the Hadoop ecosystem into short, digestible sections. You’ll quickly understand how Hadoop’s projects, subprojects, and ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

If your organization is about to enter the world of big data, you not only need to decide whether Apache Hadoop is the right platform to use, but also which of its many components are best suited to your task. This field guide makes the exercise manageable by breaking down the Hadoop ecosystem into short, digestible sections. You’ll quickly understand how Hadoop’s projects, subprojects, and
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Data Science Projects with Python

A case study approach to gaining valuable insights from real data with machine learning

by Stephen Klosterman ...

Gain hands-on experience of Python programming with industry-standard machine learning techniques using pandas, scikit-learn, and XGBoostKey FeaturesThink critically about data and use it to form and test a hypothesisChoose an appropriate machine learning model and train it on your dataCommunicate data-driven insights with confidence and clarityBook DescriptionIf data is the new oil, then machine ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain hands-on experience of Python programming with industry-standard machine learning techniques using pandas, scikit-learn, and XGBoostKey FeaturesThink critically about data and use it to form and test a hypothesisChoose an appropriate machine learning model and train it on your dataCommunicate data-driven insights with confidence and clarityBook DescriptionIf data is the new oil, then machine
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Apache Hive Essentials

Essential techniques to help you process, and get unique insights from, big data

by Dayong Du ...

This book takes you on a fantastic journey to discover the attributes of big data using Apache Hive. Key FeaturesGrasp the skills needed to write efficient Hive queries to analyze the Big DataDiscover how Hive can coexist and work with other tools within the Hadoop ecosystemUses practical, example-oriented scenarios to cover all the newly released features of Apache Hive 2.3.3Book DescriptionIn ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book takes you on a fantastic journey to discover the attributes of big data using Apache Hive. Key FeaturesGrasp the skills needed to write efficient Hive queries to analyze the Big DataDiscover how Hive can coexist and work with other tools within the Hadoop ecosystemUses practical, example-oriented scenarios to cover all the newly released features of Apache Hive 2.3.3Book DescriptionIn
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Think Bayes

by Allen B. Downey ...

If you know how to program, you're ready to tackle Bayesian statistics. With this book, you'll learn how to solve statistical problems with Python code instead of mathematical formulas, using discrete probability distributions rather than continuous mathematics. Once you get the math out of the way, the Bayesian fundamentals will become clearer and you'll begin to apply these techniques to real ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

If you know how to program, you're ready to tackle Bayesian statistics. With this book, you'll learn how to solve statistical problems with Python code instead of mathematical formulas, using discrete probability distributions rather than continuous mathematics. Once you get the math out of the way, the Bayesian fundamentals will become clearer and you'll begin to apply these techniques to real
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Python Data Analysis

by Ivan Idris ...

This book is for programmers, scientists, and engineers who have knowledge of the Python language and know the basics of data science. It is for those who wish to learn different data analysis methods using Python and its libraries. This book contains all the basic ingredients you need to become an expert data analyst. ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is for programmers, scientists, and engineers who have knowledge of the Python language and know the basics of data science. It is for those who wish to learn different data analysis methods using Python and its libraries. This book contains all the basic ingredients you need to become an expert data analyst.
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Python Algorithmic Trading Cookbook

All the recipes you need to implement your own algorithmic trading strategies in Python

by Pushpak Dagade ...

Build a solid foundation in algorithmic trading by developing, testing and executing powerful trading strategies with real market data using PythonKey FeaturesBuild a strong foundation in algorithmic trading by becoming well-versed with the basics of financial marketsDemystify jargon related to understanding and placing multiple types of trading ordersDevise trading strategies and increase your ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build a solid foundation in algorithmic trading by developing, testing and executing powerful trading strategies with real market data using PythonKey FeaturesBuild a strong foundation in algorithmic trading by becoming well-versed with the basics of financial marketsDemystify jargon related to understanding and placing multiple types of trading ordersDevise trading strategies and increase your
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Mastering Geospatial Analysis with Python

Explore GIS processing and learn to work with GeoDjango, CARTOframes and MapboxGL-Jupyter

by Silas Toms, Eric van Rees, Paul Crickard ...

Explore GIS processing and learn to work with various tools and libraries in Python. Key Features\[\*\] Analyze and process geospatial data using Python libraries such as; Anaconda, GeoPandas\[\*\] Leverage new ArcGIS API to process geospatial data for the cloud.\[\*\] Explore various Python geospatial web and machine learning frameworks.Book DescriptionPython comes with a host of open source ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore GIS processing and learn to work with various tools and libraries in Python. Key Features\[\*\] Analyze and process geospatial data using Python libraries such as; Anaconda, GeoPandas\[\*\] Leverage new ArcGIS API to process geospatial data for the cloud.\[\*\] Explore various Python geospatial web and machine learning frameworks.Book DescriptionPython comes with a host of open source
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Chatbots

Eine linguistische Analyse

by Peter Schlobinski, Netaya Lotze ...

Series Book 9 - Sprache – Medien – Innovationen
Die korpuslinguistische sowie konversationsanalytische Studie thematisiert die Mensch–Maschine-Interaktion mit Chatbots. Diese Dialogsysteme sind auch heute noch störungsanfällig und eine Kommunikation ist nur unter äußerst limitierten Bedingungen möglich. Welche Implikationen dies für das Interaktionsverhalten der UserInnen hat, untersucht die Autorin vor dem Hintergrund der Diskussion um ... Read more

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Die korpuslinguistische sowie konversationsanalytische Studie thematisiert die Mensch–Maschine-Interaktion mit Chatbots. Diese Dialogsysteme sind auch heute noch störungsanfällig und eine Kommunikation ist nur unter äußerst limitierten Bedingungen möglich. Welche Implikationen dies für das Interaktionsverhalten der UserInnen hat, untersucht die Autorin vor dem Hintergrund der Diskussion um
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Advanced Analytics with Spark

Patterns for Learning from Data at Scale

by Sean Owen, Josh Wills, Sandy Ryza, Uri Laserson ...

In the second edition of this practical book, four Cloudera data scientists present a set of self-contained patterns for performing large-scale data analysis with Spark. The authors bring Spark, statistical methods, and real-world data sets together to teach you how to approach analytics problems by example. Updated for Spark 2.1, this edition acts as an introduction to these techniques and other ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

In the second edition of this practical book, four Cloudera data scientists present a set of self-contained patterns for performing large-scale data analysis with Spark. The authors bring Spark, statistical methods, and real-world data sets together to teach you how to approach analytics problems by example. Updated for Spark 2.1, this edition acts as an introduction to these techniques and other
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Advanced Analytics with PySpark

Patterns for Learning from Data at Scale Using Python and Spark

by Akash Tandon, Sandy Ryza, Uri Laserson, Sean Owen, Josh Wills ...

The amount of data being generated today is staggering and growing. Apache Spark has emerged as the de facto tool to analyze big data and is now a critical part of the data science toolbox. Updated for Spark 3.0, this practical guide brings together Spark, statistical methods, and real-world datasets to teach you how to approach analytics problems using PySpark, Spark's Python API, and other best ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

The amount of data being generated today is staggering and growing. Apache Spark has emerged as the de facto tool to analyze big data and is now a critical part of the data science toolbox. Updated for Spark 3.0, this practical guide brings together Spark, statistical methods, and real-world datasets to teach you how to approach analytics problems using PySpark, Spark's Python API, and other best
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Learning TensorFlow

A Guide to Building Deep Learning Systems

by Tom Hope, Yehezkel S. Resheff, Itay Lieder ...

Roughly inspired by the human brain, deep neural networks trained with large amounts of data can solve complex tasks with unprecedented accuracy. This practical book provides an end-to-end guide to TensorFlow, the leading open source software library that helps you build and train neural networks for computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, and general predictive ... Read more

$54.39 CAD

Roughly inspired by the human brain, deep neural networks trained with large amounts of data can solve complex tasks with unprecedented accuracy. This practical book provides an end-to-end guide to TensorFlow, the leading open source software library that helps you build and train neural networks for computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, and general predictive
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Essential Math for AI

Next-Level Mathematics for Efficient and Successful AI Systems

by Hala Nelson ...

Companies are scrambling to integrate AI into their systems and operations. But to build truly successful solutions, you need a firm grasp of the underlying mathematics. This accessible guide walks you through the math necessary to thrive in the AI field such as focusing on real-world applications rather than dense academic theory.Engineers, data scientists, and students alike will examine ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Companies are scrambling to integrate AI into their systems and operations. But to build truly successful solutions, you need a firm grasp of the underlying mathematics. This accessible guide walks you through the math necessary to thrive in the AI field such as focusing on real-world applications rather than dense academic theory.Engineers, data scientists, and students alike will examine
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Data Management at Scale

Modern Data Architecture with Data Mesh and Data Fabric

by Piethein Strengholt ...

As data management continues to evolve rapidly, managing all of your data in a central place, such as a data warehouse, is no longer scalable. Today's world is about quickly turning data into value. This requires a paradigm shift in the way we federate responsibilities, manage data, and make it available to others. With this practical book, you'll learn how to design a next-gen data architecture ... Read more

$59.99 CAD

As data management continues to evolve rapidly, managing all of your data in a central place, such as a data warehouse, is no longer scalable. Today's world is about quickly turning data into value. This requires a paradigm shift in the way we federate responsibilities, manage data, and make it available to others. With this practical book, you'll learn how to design a next-gen data architecture
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Splunk Operational Intelligence Cookbook

Over 80 recipes for transforming your data into business-critical insights using Splunk

by Josh Diakun, Derek Mock, Yogesh Raheja, Thinknyx Technologies, Paul R. Johnson ...

Leverage Splunk s operational intelligence capabilities to unlock new hidden business insights and drive successKey FeaturesTackle any problems related to searching and analyzing your data with SplunkGet the latest information and business insights on Splunk 7.xExplore the all new machine learning toolkit in Splunk 7.xBook DescriptionSplunk makes it easy for you to take control of your data, and ... Read more

$51.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage Splunk s operational intelligence capabilities to unlock new hidden business insights and drive successKey FeaturesTackle any problems related to searching and analyzing your data with SplunkGet the latest information and business insights on Splunk 7.xExplore the all new machine learning toolkit in Splunk 7.xBook DescriptionSplunk makes it easy for you to take control of your data, and
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Mastering Blockchain

Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained

by Imran Bashir, Ankur Daharwal, Pranav Burnwal ...

Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies, so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions.Key FeaturesGet to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchainBuild powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contractsExplore cryptography, mine cryptocurrencies, and solve ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn about cryptography and cryptocurrencies, so you can build highly secure, decentralized applications and conduct trusted in-app transactions.Key FeaturesGet to grips with the underlying technical principles and implementations of blockchainBuild powerful applications using Ethereum to secure transactions and create smart contractsExplore cryptography, mine cryptocurrencies, and solve
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