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Programming Elastic MapReduce

Using AWS Services to Build an End-to-End Application

by Kevin Schmidt, Christopher Phillips ...

Although you don’t need a large computing infrastructure to process massive amounts of data with Apache Hadoop, it can still be difficult to get started. This practical guide shows you how to quickly launch data analysis projects in the cloud by using Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR), the hosted Hadoop framework in Amazon Web Services (AWS).Authors Kevin Schmidt and Christopher Phillips demonstrate ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Although you don’t need a large computing infrastructure to process massive amounts of data with Apache Hadoop, it can still be difficult to get started. This practical guide shows you how to quickly launch data analysis projects in the cloud by using Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR), the hosted Hadoop framework in Amazon Web Services (AWS).Authors Kevin Schmidt and Christopher Phillips demonstrate
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Big Data

Executive Briefing

Edited by Mirko Schrempp ...

Series Book 44 - shortcuts
Big Data ist Chance und große Herausforderung zugleich, vor allem aber ist es ein schwer zu fassender und zu beschreibender Begriff. Mirko Schrempp, Redakteur des Business Technology Magazins, ist Herausgeber dieses shortcuts, der unterschiedliche Perspektiven auf die Herausforderung Big Data zusammenstellt. Keiner der Autoren dieses E-Books hat eine einfache Definition von Big Data parat, schon ... Read more

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Big Data ist Chance und große Herausforderung zugleich, vor allem aber ist es ein schwer zu fassender und zu beschreibender Begriff. Mirko Schrempp, Redakteur des Business Technology Magazins, ist Herausgeber dieses shortcuts, der unterschiedliche Perspektiven auf die Herausforderung Big Data zusammenstellt. Keiner der Autoren dieses E-Books hat eine einfache Definition von Big Data parat, schon
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Model Management and Analytics for Large Scale Systems

Edited by Loek Cleophas, Mark van den Brand, Mehmet Aksit, Önder Babur, Bedir Tekinerdogan ...

Model Management and Analytics for Large Scale Systems covers the use of models and related artefacts (such as metamodels and model transformations) as central elements for tackling the complexity of building systems and managing data. With their increased use across diverse settings, the complexity, size, multiplicity and variety of those artefacts has increased. Originally developed for software ... Read more

$132.99 CAD

Model Management and Analytics for Large Scale Systems covers the use of models and related artefacts (such as metamodels and model transformations) as central elements for tackling the complexity of building systems and managing data. With their increased use across diverse settings, the complexity, size, multiplicity and variety of those artefacts has increased. Originally developed for software
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High Performance Geographic Information System

Architecture and Technologies

by Wei Xiong, Ye Wu, Xue Ouyang, Qing-ren Jia, Hao Chen, Luo Chen ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
The development of earth observation and computing technology has promoted the wide application of spatio-temporal big data and artificial intelligence. The enrichment of data and the improvement of computational performance make it possible to perform spatio-temporal analysis and computation on a larger scale. Therefore, it is necessary to study the optimization methods and application methods of ... Read more

$294.99 CAD

The development of earth observation and computing technology has promoted the wide application of spatio-temporal big data and artificial intelligence. The enrichment of data and the improvement of computational performance make it possible to perform spatio-temporal analysis and computation on a larger scale. Therefore, it is necessary to study the optimization methods and application methods of
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How to Lead in Data Science

by Jike Chong, Yue Cathy Chang ...

A field guide for the unique challenges of data science leadership, filled with transformative insights, personal experiences, and industry examples.In How To Lead in Data Science you will learn:Best practices for leading projects while balancing complex trade-offsSpecifying, prioritizing, and planning projects from vague requirementsNavigating structural challenges in your organizationWorking ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

A field guide for the unique challenges of data science leadership, filled with transformative insights, personal experiences, and industry examples.In How To Lead in Data Science you will learn:Best practices for leading projects while balancing complex trade-offsSpecifying, prioritizing, and planning projects from vague requirementsNavigating structural challenges in your organizationWorking
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Data-Centric Business and Applications

How a Business and Territorial Approach Can Challenge the Crises in Europe?

Edited by Ghislaine Pellat, Žaneta Lacová, Marian Šuplata ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
The ERECO #European #Research #Community is an established network in interdisciplinary European research, bringing together 133 academics from 33 universities across the continent. Since 1994, ERECO has fostered a unique environment where economics, business, governance, technology, and culture meet to address the major transformations shaping Europe today. Driven by a belief that crises are ... Read more

$166.99 CAD

The ERECO #European #Research #Community is an established network in interdisciplinary European research, bringing together 133 academics from 33 universities across the continent. Since 1994, ERECO has fostered a unique environment where economics, business, governance, technology, and culture meet to address the major transformations shaping Europe today. Driven by a belief that crises are
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Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing

Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing (IMIS-2024)

Edited by Leonard Barolli ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
With the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast growing interest in Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing (UPC). The UPC enables to create a human-oriented computing environment where computer chips are embedded in everyday objects and interact with physical world. Through UPC, people can get online even while moving around, thus having almost permanent access ... Read more

$267.99 CAD

With the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast growing interest in Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing (UPC). The UPC enables to create a human-oriented computing environment where computer chips are embedded in everyday objects and interact with physical world. Through UPC, people can get online even while moving around, thus having almost permanent access
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Operator Training Simulator Handbook

Best practices for developing and investing in OTS

by Joseph Philip ...

Make the most of OTS systems in operator training and engineeringKey FeaturesLearn OTS project delivery best practices from the author's 30 years of experienceExplore use cases to understand how your OTS systems can maximize ROI for usersDiscover how to best develop OTS training models for developers and usersBook DescriptionOperator training simulators in the process industry have been around ... Read more

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Make the most of OTS systems in operator training and engineeringKey FeaturesLearn OTS project delivery best practices from the author's 30 years of experienceExplore use cases to understand how your OTS systems can maximize ROI for usersDiscover how to best develop OTS training models for developers and usersBook DescriptionOperator training simulators in the process industry have been around
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Skin Cancer Detection Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques

by Parikshit N. Mahalle, Nuzhat Faiz Shaikh, Pritibala S. Ingle, Yashwant S. Ingle ...

This book explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing skin cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection to improve treatment outcomes. It reviews various Deep Learning (DL) algorithms, with a focus on CNN, to classify skin cancer with higher accuracy than traditional methods. Designed for beginners and experts alike, the book provides a comprehensive ... Read more

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This book explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing skin cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection to improve treatment outcomes. It reviews various Deep Learning (DL) algorithms, with a focus on CNN, to classify skin cancer with higher accuracy than traditional methods. Designed for beginners and experts alike, the book provides a comprehensive
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Cricket Meets AI

Transforming the Game

by Alexis Palmer ...

Revolutionising Cricket with the Power of AI: An Exciting Journey for Fans and ProfessionalsImagine a world where the timeless spirit of cricket meets the cutting-edge innovation of artificial intelligence. This brilliantly crafted book takes you on an exhilarating journey through uncharted territory, demonstrating how AI is transforming cricket in ways you've never imagined.From the first ball ... Read more

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Revolutionising Cricket with the Power of AI: An Exciting Journey for Fans and ProfessionalsImagine a world where the timeless spirit of cricket meets the cutting-edge innovation of artificial intelligence. This brilliantly crafted book takes you on an exhilarating journey through uncharted territory, demonstrating how AI is transforming cricket in ways you've never imagined.From the first ball
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Data Science e Machine Learning

Dai dati alla conoscenza

by Michele di Nuzzo ...

Estrarre conoscenza dalle informazioni attraverso l’analisi dei dati: quella del data scientist è stata definita la professione più attraente del XXI secolo. Analizzare le relazioni tra i dati, scoprire nuove informazioni e, con l'aiuto del machine learning, sfruttare l’enorme potenziale che vi si nasconde costruendo modelli previsionali.In questo libro illustriamo le tecniche di analisi dei dati ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Estrarre conoscenza dalle informazioni attraverso l’analisi dei dati: quella del data scientist è stata definita la professione più attraente del XXI secolo. Analizzare le relazioni tra i dati, scoprire nuove informazioni e, con l'aiuto del machine learning, sfruttare l’enorme potenziale che vi si nasconde costruendo modelli previsionali.In questo libro illustriamo le tecniche di analisi dei dati
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Cyber Security Intelligence and Analytics

Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Cyber Security Intelligence and Analytics (CSIA 2020), Volume 1

Edited by Zheng Xu, Reza M. Parizi, Mohammad Hammoudeh, Octavio Loyola-González ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the outcomes of the 2020 International Conference on Cyber Security Intelligence and Analytics (CSIA 2020), which was dedicated to promoting novel theoretical and applied research advances in the interdisciplinary field of cyber security, particularly those focusing on threat intelligence, analytics, and preventing cyber crime. The conference provides a forum for presenting and ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book presents the outcomes of the 2020 International Conference on Cyber Security Intelligence and Analytics (CSIA 2020), which was dedicated to promoting novel theoretical and applied research advances in the interdisciplinary field of cyber security, particularly those focusing on threat intelligence, analytics, and preventing cyber crime. The conference provides a forum for presenting and
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Proceedings of 19th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI 2024)

Volume 2

Edited by Álvaro Rocha, Francisco J. García Peñalvo, Ramiro Gonçalves, Alicia García-Holgado, Fernando Moreira ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers the peer-reviewed papers presented at the 19th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI’2024), held at the University of Salamanca, Spain, from June 25 to 28, 2024.CISTI is a leading international forum that brings together academics, researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange insights on the latest advances and applications of ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book gathers the peer-reviewed papers presented at the 19th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI’2024), held at the University of Salamanca, Spain, from June 25 to 28, 2024.CISTI is a leading international forum that brings together academics, researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange insights on the latest advances and applications of
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Quantum Machine Learning in Industrial Automation

Edited by Anupam Ghosh, Soumi Dutta, Asit Kumar Das, Vinod Kumar Shukla, Fernando Moreira ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book focuses on quantum machine learning that harnesses the collective properties of quantum states, such as superposition, interference, and entanglement, uses algorithms run on quantum devices, such as quantum computers, to supplement, expedite, or support the work performed by a classical machine learning program. The devices that perform quantum computations are known as quantum computers ... Read more

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This book focuses on quantum machine learning that harnesses the collective properties of quantum states, such as superposition, interference, and entanglement, uses algorithms run on quantum devices, such as quantum computers, to supplement, expedite, or support the work performed by a classical machine learning program. The devices that perform quantum computations are known as quantum computers
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Intelligent Computing and Communication

Proceedings of 8th ICICC 2025, Volume 2

Edited by Voruganti Naresh Kumar, Roman Senkerik, V. Kamakshi Prasad, T. Kishore Kumar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication (ICICC 2025) organized by CMR Technical Campus (CMRTC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on September 26–27, 2025. It focuses on innovation paradigms in system knowledge, intelligence, and sustainability that can be applied to provide practical ... Read more

$318.99 CAD

This book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication (ICICC 2025) organized by CMR Technical Campus (CMRTC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on September 26–27, 2025. It focuses on innovation paradigms in system knowledge, intelligence, and sustainability that can be applied to provide practical
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Fuzzy Information Processing 2020

Proceedings of the 2020 Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, NAFIPS 2020

Edited by Barnabás Bede, Martine Ceberio, Martine De Cock, Vladik Kreinovich ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book describes how to use expert knowledge—which is often formulated by using imprecise (fuzzy) words from a natural language. In the 1960s, Zadeh designed special "fuzzy" techniques for such use. In the 1980s, fuzzy techniques started controlling trains, elevators, video cameras, rice cookers, car transmissions, etc. Now, combining fuzzy with neural, genetic, and other intelligent methods ... Read more

$267.99 CAD

This book describes how to use expert knowledge—which is often formulated by using imprecise (fuzzy) words from a natural language. In the 1960s, Zadeh designed special "fuzzy" techniques for such use. In the 1980s, fuzzy techniques started controlling trains, elevators, video cameras, rice cookers, car transmissions, etc. Now, combining fuzzy with neural, genetic, and other intelligent methods
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La traducción audiovisual español-italiano

Películas y cortos entre humor y habla soez

by Beatrice Garzelli ...

Series Book 269 - Linguistic Insights
El mercado de los productos audiovisuales resulta fluido y mudable y la traducción audiovisual se presenta como disciplina en continua evolución, con exigencias que se modifican rápidamente respondiendo a la demanda de los nuevos consumidores y a las actuales estrategias de marketing.Objetivo del libro es analizar un corpus de cuatro obras de autor, dos filmes y dos cortos (españoles y argentinos) ... Read more

$77.99 CAD

El mercado de los productos audiovisuales resulta fluido y mudable y la traducción audiovisual se presenta como disciplina en continua evolución, con exigencias que se modifican rápidamente respondiendo a la demanda de los nuevos consumidores y a las actuales estrategias de marketing.Objetivo del libro es analizar un corpus de cuatro obras de autor, dos filmes y dos cortos (españoles y argentinos)
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Cloud Computing : Beginners And Intermediate User Guide

by David comer ...

Start your investigation into cloud computing by becoming well-versed in cloud technology, improving your practical abilities, and becoming proficient in cloudKey FeaturesTeach yourself all about cloud computing with this easy-to-follow guideDevelop a well-rounded skillset—from fundamentals to data, machine learning, and securityWork on real life industrial projects, business use cases, and ... Read more

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Start your investigation into cloud computing by becoming well-versed in cloud technology, improving your practical abilities, and becoming proficient in cloudKey FeaturesTeach yourself all about cloud computing with this easy-to-follow guideDevelop a well-rounded skillset—from fundamentals to data, machine learning, and securityWork on real life industrial projects, business use cases, and
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Digital Transformation: What are the Smart Cities Today?

Edited by Mustika Sari, Anastasia Kulachinskaya ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents various models and approaches, specific proposals, and recommendations on a whole range of areas for smart cities' development. This book proposes to look at the problem through a broad overview of all elements of a smart city as a single system: smart governance, smart buildings, smart transportation, smart tourism destinations, smart economy, and smart environment.The book is ... Read more

$140.99 CAD

This book presents various models and approaches, specific proposals, and recommendations on a whole range of areas for smart cities' development. This book proposes to look at the problem through a broad overview of all elements of a smart city as a single system: smart governance, smart buildings, smart transportation, smart tourism destinations, smart economy, and smart environment.The book is
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Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security

Next Generation Artificial Intelligence

Edited by Mohiuddin Ahmed, Sheikh Rabiul Islam, Adnan Anwar, Nour Moustafa, Al-Sakib Khan Pathan ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents that explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) is going to replace the traditional artificial, machine learning, deep learning algorithms which work as a black box as of today. To understand the algorithms better and interpret the complex networks of these algorithms, XAI plays a vital role. In last few decades, we have embraced AI in our daily life to solve a plethora of ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This book presents that explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) is going to replace the traditional artificial, machine learning, deep learning algorithms which work as a black box as of today. To understand the algorithms better and interpret the complex networks of these algorithms, XAI plays a vital role. In last few decades, we have embraced AI in our daily life to solve a plethora of
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Cognitive and Pragmatic Aspects of Speech Actions

Edited by Iwona Witczak-Plisiecka ...

Series Book 33 - Lodz Studies in Language
This volume contains papers which reflect current discussions in the study of speech actions. The collection was inspired by the papers presented at Meaning, Context and Cognition, the first international conference integrating cognitive linguistics and pragmatics initiated by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics of the University of Łódź (Poland) in 2011 and held annually. ... Read more

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This volume contains papers which reflect current discussions in the study of speech actions. The collection was inspired by the papers presented at Meaning, Context and Cognition, the first international conference integrating cognitive linguistics and pragmatics initiated by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics of the University of Łódź (Poland) in 2011 and held annually.
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Machine Learning Techniques for Text

Apply modern techniques with Python for text processing, dimensionality reduction, classification, and evaluation

by Nikos Tsourakis ...

Take your Python text processing skills to another level by learning about the latest natural language processing and machine learning techniques with this full color guideKey FeaturesLearn how to acquire and process textual data and visualize the key findingsObtain deeper insight into the most commonly used algorithms and techniques and understand their tradeoffsImplement models for solving real ... Read more

$38.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take your Python text processing skills to another level by learning about the latest natural language processing and machine learning techniques with this full color guideKey FeaturesLearn how to acquire and process textual data and visualize the key findingsObtain deeper insight into the most commonly used algorithms and techniques and understand their tradeoffsImplement models for solving real
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The Statistics and Machine Learning with R Workshop

Unlock the power of efficient data science modeling with this hands-on guide

by Liu Peng ...

Learn the fundamentals of statistics and machine learning using R libraries for data processing, visualization, model training, and statistical inferenceKey FeaturesAdvance your ML career with the help of detailed explanations, intuitive illustrations, and code examplesGain practical insights into the real-world applications of statistics and machine learningExplore the technicalities of ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the fundamentals of statistics and machine learning using R libraries for data processing, visualization, model training, and statistical inferenceKey FeaturesAdvance your ML career with the help of detailed explanations, intuitive illustrations, and code examplesGain practical insights into the real-world applications of statistics and machine learningExplore the technicalities of
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Engaging Researchers with Data Management

The  Cookbook

by James Savage, Connie Clare, Maria Cruz, Elli Papadopoulou, Marta Teperek, Iza Witkowska, Yan Wang, Joanne Yeomans ...

Effective Research Data Management (RDM) is a key component of research integrity and reproducible research, and its importance is increasingly emphasised by funding bodies, governments, and research institutions around the world. However, many researchers are unfamiliar with RDM best practices, and research support staff are faced with the difficult task of delivering support to researchers ... Read more

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Effective Research Data Management (RDM) is a key component of research integrity and reproducible research, and its importance is increasingly emphasised by funding bodies, governments, and research institutions around the world. However, many researchers are unfamiliar with RDM best practices, and research support staff are faced with the difficult task of delivering support to researchers
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