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Advanced Information Networking and Applications

Proceedings of the 40th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2026), Volume 6

Edited by Leonard Barolli, Winston K. G. Seah, Isaac Woungang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book covers the theory, design, and applications of computer networks, distributed computing, and information systems. Today’s networks are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking, supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of ... Read more

$293.99 CAD

This book covers the theory, design, and applications of computer networks, distributed computing, and information systems. Today’s networks are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking, supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of
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AI-Ready Data Blueprints

From Raw Data to AI-Driven Innovation

by Navnit Shukla, Kien Pham, Srikanth Sopirala, Harsha Tadiparthi ...

Companies innovating with generative AI understand that having the right data foundation is critical for success and profitability. To best position themselves for long-term success, organizations must prioritize investments in data and AI governance. AI-Ready Data Blueprints is your map to connecting data strategy, GenAI, and ethical practices to build and scale truly effective solutions.Taking a ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Companies innovating with generative AI understand that having the right data foundation is critical for success and profitability. To best position themselves for long-term success, organizations must prioritize investments in data and AI governance. AI-Ready Data Blueprints is your map to connecting data strategy, GenAI, and ethical practices to build and scale truly effective solutions.Taking a
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Die Logik des Unlösbaren

Paradoxa als Schlüssel zu Identität, Wahrheit und Technologie

by Liora Ben Novak ...

Wir sind global vernetzt und doch einsamer als je zuvor. Wir ertrinken in Daten, aber dürsten nach Verständnis. Unsere alten Denkmuster versagen angesichts der chaotischen Realität aus KI, Fake News und globalen Krisen. Was, wenn der Schlüssel nicht in einfachen Antworten liegt, sondern im Widerspruch selbst? Liora Ben Novak nimmt uns mit auf eine atemberaubende Reise zu den großen Paradoxa der ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Wir sind global vernetzt und doch einsamer als je zuvor. Wir ertrinken in Daten, aber dürsten nach Verständnis. Unsere alten Denkmuster versagen angesichts der chaotischen Realität aus KI, Fake News und globalen Krisen. Was, wenn der Schlüssel nicht in einfachen Antworten liegt, sondern im Widerspruch selbst? Liora Ben Novak nimmt uns mit auf eine atemberaubende Reise zu den großen Paradoxa der
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Metaphor and conflict / Métaphore et conflit

Edited by Paola Paissa, Michelangelo Conoscenti, Ruggero Druetta, Martin Solly ...

Series Book 272 - Linguistic Insights
This book presents original research work by leading scholars in the field of metaphor studies. Its innovative focus on the intrinsically conflictual nature of the metaphor fills an important gap in the existing field of metaphor studies. The notion of conflict is envisaged both in the epistemological sense, as the metaphor is the outcome of a ‘conceptual conflict’, and in the ‘metaphorical’sense, ... Read more

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This book presents original research work by leading scholars in the field of metaphor studies. Its innovative focus on the intrinsically conflictual nature of the metaphor fills an important gap in the existing field of metaphor studies. The notion of conflict is envisaged both in the epistemological sense, as the metaphor is the outcome of a ‘conceptual conflict’, and in the ‘metaphorical’sense,
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Communication Forms and Communicative Practices

New Perspectives on Communication Forms, Affordances and What Users Make of Them

Edited by Alexander Brock, Peter Schildhauer ...

Series Book 15 - Hallesche Sprach- und Textforschung. Language and Text Studies. Recherches linguistiques et textuelles
This volume reflects the discussion that emerged around the controversial concepts «communication form», «communicative practice», «medium» and «genre». It provides a comprehensive overview of the history and current state-of-affairs of these concepts, and combines theoretical contributions from various perspectives with thorough empirical studies of current communication forms, media, and ... Read more

$75.99 CAD

This volume reflects the discussion that emerged around the controversial concepts «communication form», «communicative practice», «medium» and «genre». It provides a comprehensive overview of the history and current state-of-affairs of these concepts, and combines theoretical contributions from various perspectives with thorough empirical studies of current communication forms, media, and
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Intelligent Systems in Big Data, Semantic Web and Machine Learning

Edited by Noreddine Gherabi, Janusz Kacprzyk ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book describes important methodologies, tools and techniques from the fields of artificial intelligence, basically those which are based on relevant conceptual and formal development. The coverage is wide, ranging from machine learning to the use of data on the Semantic Web, with many new topics. The contributions are concerned with machine learning, big data, data processing in medicine, ... Read more

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This book describes important methodologies, tools and techniques from the fields of artificial intelligence, basically those which are based on relevant conceptual and formal development. The coverage is wide, ranging from machine learning to the use of data on the Semantic Web, with many new topics. The contributions are concerned with machine learning, big data, data processing in medicine,
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Extended Selected Papers of the 14th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications

IISA2023

Edited by Nikolaos Bourbakis, George A. Tsihrintzis, Maria Virvou, Lakhmi C. Jain ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes extended versions of selected research works that were presented at the 14th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications (IISA2023), Volos, Greece, 10–12 July 2024 (https://www.easyacademia.org/iisa2023) along with additional relevant papers by invited authors. Information is widely available and accessible but frequently leads to information ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book includes extended versions of selected research works that were presented at the 14th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications (IISA2023), Volos, Greece, 10–12 July 2024 (https://www.easyacademia.org/iisa2023) along with additional relevant papers by invited authors. Information is widely available and accessible but frequently leads to information
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Data Scientist as a Strategist

Aligning Data Insights with Business Goals

by Eretoru Nimi Robert ...

In an era where data has become the lifeblood of business, organizations that fail to strategically leverage their data risk falling behind. The modern data scientist is no longer just a technical expert-they are a strategic partner, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of their organization. Data Scientist as a Strategist: Aligning Data Insights with Business Goals is a groundbreaking ... Read more

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In an era where data has become the lifeblood of business, organizations that fail to strategically leverage their data risk falling behind. The modern data scientist is no longer just a technical expert-they are a strategic partner, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of their organization. Data Scientist as a Strategist: Aligning Data Insights with Business Goals is a groundbreaking
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Neuromorphic Computing

Transforming Disaster Management and Resilience in Civil Engineering

by Ali Akbar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the field of civil engineering, specifically focusing on its application to disaster management. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, traditional disaster management systems face significant challenges in prediction accuracy, response time, and effective resource allocation. Neuromorphic ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the field of civil engineering, specifically focusing on its application to disaster management. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, traditional disaster management systems face significant challenges in prediction accuracy, response time, and effective resource allocation. Neuromorphic
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Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain

Understanding blockchain and Bitcoin architecture to build decentralized applications

by Kirankalyan Kulkarni ...

Get up and running with the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchainKey FeaturesLearn quick, effective, and easy ways to master blockchain and BitcoinUnderstand the impact of decentralization and discover ways to tackle itExplore the future of Bitcoin and blockchain and implement them in a business networkBook DescriptionBlockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and ... Read more

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Get up and running with the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchainKey FeaturesLearn quick, effective, and easy ways to master blockchain and BitcoinUnderstand the impact of decentralization and discover ways to tackle itExplore the future of Bitcoin and blockchain and implement them in a business networkBook DescriptionBlockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and
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Proceedings of the Third ICMDS'24: Machine Learning, Inverse Problems and Related Fields

Edited by Amine Laghrib, Abdelghani Ghazdali ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book offers innovative insights into the integration of machine learning and inverse problems, showcasing cutting-edge methodologies that enhance computational efficiency and accuracy. By leveraging artificial intelligence, optimization techniques, and high-performance computing, it addresses complex challenges across various scientific and industrial domains. The contributions featured in ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This book offers innovative insights into the integration of machine learning and inverse problems, showcasing cutting-edge methodologies that enhance computational efficiency and accuracy. By leveraging artificial intelligence, optimization techniques, and high-performance computing, it addresses complex challenges across various scientific and industrial domains. The contributions featured in
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Explainable AI for Education: Recent Trends and Challenges

Edited by Tanu Singh, Soumi Dutta, Sonali Vyas, Álvaro Rocha ...

Series series Education (R0)
“Explainable AI for Education: Recent Trends and Challenges” is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and education. In this book, we delve into the critical need for transparency and interpretability in AI systems deployed within educational contexts.Key ThemesUnderstanding AI in Education:We provide a concise overview of AI techniques commonly used ... Read more

$280.99 CAD

“Explainable AI for Education: Recent Trends and Challenges” is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and education. In this book, we delve into the critical need for transparency and interpretability in AI systems deployed within educational contexts.Key ThemesUnderstanding AI in Education:We provide a concise overview of AI techniques commonly used
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The Power of Prediction in Health Care: A Step-by-step Guide to Data Science in Health Care

A Step-by-step Guide to Data Science in Health Care

by Rafiq Muhammad ...

Are you an aspiring data science student or early career researcher taking your first steps into data science? Are you overwhelmed and lost in the vast sea of information? This simplified data science guide is for you.This book provides a step-by-step approach to how data science projects can be conceptualized, designed, and developed in health care by aspiring data scientists. We will start on an ... Read more

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Are you an aspiring data science student or early career researcher taking your first steps into data science? Are you overwhelmed and lost in the vast sea of information? This simplified data science guide is for you.This book provides a step-by-step approach to how data science projects can be conceptualized, designed, and developed in health care by aspiring data scientists. We will start on an
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Apache Cassandra Developer Associate

Exam Practice Tests

by Cristian Scutaru ...

Who this book is for• People preparing for the Apache Cassandra Developer Associate exam.• Developers willing to acquire a certification in the most popular NoSQL wide-column store.• Those looking to pass with minimal risk the latest $145 DataStax certification exam.This book contains two original and high-quality practice tests with 60 questions each.They help you practice for DataStax Academy's ... Read more

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Who this book is for• People preparing for the Apache Cassandra Developer Associate exam.• Developers willing to acquire a certification in the most popular NoSQL wide-column store.• Those looking to pass with minimal risk the latest $145 DataStax certification exam.This book contains two original and high-quality practice tests with 60 questions each.They help you practice for DataStax Academy's
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Blockchain als Placebo

Wie Blockchain durch Sprache, Struktur und Suggestion wirkt – und täuscht

by Frank Terges ...

Blockchain gilt als Inbegriff von Transparenz, Sicherheit und technologischem Fortschritt. Doch was, wenn diese Zuschreibungen weniger auf technischer Realität beruhen – und mehr auf unserer Wahrnehmung? Dieses Buch entlarvt die Blockchain als psychologisches Placebo. Es zeigt, wie Begriffe wie "Unveränderlichkeit" und "Dezentralität" ein Vertrauen erzeugen, das oft nicht gerechtfertigt ist – und ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Blockchain gilt als Inbegriff von Transparenz, Sicherheit und technologischem Fortschritt. Doch was, wenn diese Zuschreibungen weniger auf technischer Realität beruhen – und mehr auf unserer Wahrnehmung? Dieses Buch entlarvt die Blockchain als psychologisches Placebo. Es zeigt, wie Begriffe wie "Unveränderlichkeit" und "Dezentralität" ein Vertrauen erzeugen, das oft nicht gerechtfertigt ist – und
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Proceedings of 20th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI 2025)

Volume 1

Edited by Alvaro Rocha, Francisco García Peñalvo, Carlos J. Costa, Ramiro Gonçalves ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book comprises peer-reviewed papers selected for presentation and discussion at the 20th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI'2025), held from June 16 to 19, 2025, at ISEG—Lisbon School of Economics and Management, University of Lisbon, Portugal.CISTI’2025 is a leading international forum that brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to ... Read more

$280.99 CAD

This book comprises peer-reviewed papers selected for presentation and discussion at the 20th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI'2025), held from June 16 to 19, 2025, at ISEG—Lisbon School of Economics and Management, University of Lisbon, Portugal.CISTI’2025 is a leading international forum that brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to
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MULTICAST IP ROUTING

MULTICAST IP ROUTING- Part 1

by Ummed Singh ...

Multicast routing is a technique used in computer networks to optimize the transmission of data from one sender to multiple recipients. Instead of sending separate copies of the data to each recipient individually, multicast routing allows the sender to transmit the data once, and the recipients who are interested in receiving it form a multicast group.This method is particularly beneficial in ... Read more

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Multicast routing is a technique used in computer networks to optimize the transmission of data from one sender to multiple recipients. Instead of sending separate copies of the data to each recipient individually, multicast routing allows the sender to transmit the data once, and the recipients who are interested in receiving it form a multicast group.This method is particularly beneficial in
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Fast Data Processing Systems with SMACK Stack

Combine the incredible powers of Spark, Mesos, Akka, Cassandra, and Kafka to build data processing platforms that can take on even the hardest of your data troubles!

by Raúl Estrada ...

Combine the incredible powers of Spark, Mesos, Akka, Cassandra, and Kafka to build data processing platforms that can take on even the hardest of your data troubles!Key Features\[\*\]This highly practical guide shows you how to use the best of the big data technologies to solve your response-critical problems\[\*\]Learn the art of making cheap-yet-effective big data architecture without using ... Read more

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Combine the incredible powers of Spark, Mesos, Akka, Cassandra, and Kafka to build data processing platforms that can take on even the hardest of your data troubles!Key Features\[\*\]This highly practical guide shows you how to use the best of the big data technologies to solve your response-critical problems\[\*\]Learn the art of making cheap-yet-effective big data architecture without using
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Kafka Streams в действии. Приложения и микросервисы, управляемые событиями

Второе издание

by Билл Беджек ...

Translated by Лариса Киселева ...

Корпоративным приложениям приходится ежедневно обрабатывать тысячи и даже миллионы событий. Благодаря интуитивно понятному API и безупречной надежности библиотека Kafka Streams по праву занимает в этих системах центральное место. Она обеспечивает именно ту мощь и простоту, которые необходимы для управления обработкой событий в реальном времени или обмена сообщениями между микросервисами. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Корпоративным приложениям приходится ежедневно обрабатывать тысячи и даже миллионы событий. Благодаря интуитивно понятному API и безупречной надежности библиотека Kafka Streams по праву занимает в этих системах центральное место. Она обеспечивает именно ту мощь и простоту, которые необходимы для управления обработкой событий в реальном времени или обмена сообщениями между микросервисами.
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Forecasting Time Series Data with Facebook Prophet

Build, improve, and optimize time series forecasting models using the advanced forecasting tool

by Greg Rafferty ...

Create and improve high-quality automated forecasts for time series data that have strong seasonal effects, holidays, and additional regressors using PythonKey FeaturesLearn how to use the open-source forecasting tool Facebook Prophet to improve your forecastsBuild a forecast and run diagnostics to understand forecast qualityFine-tune models to achieve high performance, and report that performance ... Read more

$45.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create and improve high-quality automated forecasts for time series data that have strong seasonal effects, holidays, and additional regressors using PythonKey FeaturesLearn how to use the open-source forecasting tool Facebook Prophet to improve your forecastsBuild a forecast and run diagnostics to understand forecast qualityFine-tune models to achieve high performance, and report that performance
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AI OBSERVER: The Foundation

AI OBSERVER, #1

by K.ZEN-YU ...

Series Book 1 - AI OBSERVER
AI Observer: Inside the Mechanics of LLM Reasoning offers a clear, structured exploration of how large language models think, respond, and behave. Instead of focusing on engineering or code, this book examines AI through observable patterns—semantic density, attention routing, reasoning depth, and linguistic stability. Readers will learn why answers sometimes drift, why reasoning depth fluctuates, ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

AI Observer: Inside the Mechanics of LLM Reasoning offers a clear, structured exploration of how large language models think, respond, and behave. Instead of focusing on engineering or code, this book examines AI through observable patterns—semantic density, attention routing, reasoning depth, and linguistic stability. Readers will learn why answers sometimes drift, why reasoning depth fluctuates,
... Read more
Machine Learning with TensorFlow 1.x

Second generation machine learning with Google's brainchild - TensorFlow 1.x

by Quan Hua, Shams Ul Azeem, Saif Ahmed ...

Tackle common commercial machine learning problems with Google's TensorFlow 1.x library and build deployable solutions.Key Features\[\*\] Enter the new era of second-generation machine learning with Python with this practical and insightful guide\[\*\] Set up TensorFlow 1.x for actual industrial use, including high-performance setup aspects such as multi-GPU support\[\*\] Create pipelines for ... Read more

$37.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tackle common commercial machine learning problems with Google's TensorFlow 1.x library and build deployable solutions.Key Features\[\*\] Enter the new era of second-generation machine learning with Python with this practical and insightful guide\[\*\] Set up TensorFlow 1.x for actual industrial use, including high-performance setup aspects such as multi-GPU support\[\*\] Create pipelines for
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The Well-Grounded Data Analyst

Solve messy data problems like a pro

by David Asboth ...

Series series The Well-Grounded
Complete eight data science projects that lock in important real-world skills—along with a practical process you can use to learn any new technique quickly and efficiently.Data analysts need to be problem solvers—and The Well-Grounded Data Analyst will teach you how to solve the most common problems you'll face in industry. You'll explore eight scenarios that your class or bootcamp won’t have ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Complete eight data science projects that lock in important real-world skills—along with a practical process you can use to learn any new technique quickly and efficiently.Data analysts need to be problem solvers—and The Well-Grounded Data Analyst will teach you how to solve the most common problems you'll face in industry. You'll explore eight scenarios that your class or bootcamp won’t have
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Python Natural Language Processing

Advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques for natural language processing

by Jalaj Thanaki ...

Leverage the power of machine learning and deep learning to extract information from text dataKey Features\[\*\] Implement Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques for efficient natural language processing\[\*\] Get started with NLTK and implement NLP in your applications with ease\[\*\] Understand and interpret human languages with the power of text analysis via PythonBook DescriptionThis ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage the power of machine learning and deep learning to extract information from text dataKey Features\[\*\] Implement Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques for efficient natural language processing\[\*\] Get started with NLTK and implement NLP in your applications with ease\[\*\] Understand and interpret human languages with the power of text analysis via PythonBook DescriptionThis
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