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Advanced Deep Learning with Python

Design and implement advanced next-generation AI solutions using TensorFlow and PyTorch

by Ivan Vasilev ...

Gain expertise in advanced deep learning domains such as neural networks, meta-learning, graph neural networks, and memory augmented neural networks using the Python ecosystemKey FeaturesGet to grips with building faster and more robust deep learning architecturesInvestigate and train convolutional neural network (CNN) models with GPU-accelerated libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorchApply deep ... Read more

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Gain expertise in advanced deep learning domains such as neural networks, meta-learning, graph neural networks, and memory augmented neural networks using the Python ecosystemKey FeaturesGet to grips with building faster and more robust deep learning architecturesInvestigate and train convolutional neural network (CNN) models with GPU-accelerated libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorchApply deep
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Designing Information Architecture

A practical guide to structuring digital content for findability and easy navigability

by Pabini Gabriel-Petit ...

"A fresh, updated perspective on Information Architecture (IA), blending foundational principles with modern insights to help you design intuitive, structured, and human-centered digital experiences." - Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural. Get your hands on a well-structured, easy-reference handbook filled with IA best practices for organizing digital information spaces Free with your book: DRM ... Read more

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"A fresh, updated perspective on Information Architecture (IA), blending foundational principles with modern insights to help you design intuitive, structured, and human-centered digital experiences." - Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural. Get your hands on a well-structured, easy-reference handbook filled with IA best practices for organizing digital information spaces Free with your book: DRM
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Word Search – 100 Mixed Puzzles

A varied digital word search book with 1300+ words and all solutions included

by PuzzleForge™ Press ...

Word Search – 100 Mixed Puzzles is a varied digital word search book for readers who enjoy classic word puzzles with a balanced mix of challenge and relaxation. This EPUB edition includes 100 mixed word search puzzles, more than 1300 words to find and all solutions included, making it a great choice for daily brain training, focused breaks and relaxed digital puzzle sessions.The book is designed ... Read more

$3.99 CAD

Word Search – 100 Mixed Puzzles is a varied digital word search book for readers who enjoy classic word puzzles with a balanced mix of challenge and relaxation. This EPUB edition includes 100 mixed word search puzzles, more than 1300 words to find and all solutions included, making it a great choice for daily brain training, focused breaks and relaxed digital puzzle sessions.The book is designed
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Haptics: Science, Technology, Applications

13th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2022, Hamburg, Germany, May 22–25, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Hasti Seifi, Astrid M. L. Kappers, Oliver Schneider, Knut Drewing, Claudio Pacchierotti, Alireza Abbasimoshaei, Gijs Huisman, Thorsten A. Kern ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2022, held in Hamburg, Germany, in May 2022.The 36 regular papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 129 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: haptic science; haptic technology; ... Read more

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This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2022, held in Hamburg, Germany, in May 2022.The 36 regular papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 129 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: haptic science; haptic technology;
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Agentic AI For Dummies

by Pam Baker ...

An easy-to-follow guide to demystifying Agentic AI, the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligenceAgentic AI is the next big leap in artificial intelligence. Agentic systems don't just respond to commands. They set goals, make decisions, and take initiative without direct human interaction. Sound like a lot to wrap your head around? Fortunately Agentic AI For Dummies is here to help you ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

An easy-to-follow guide to demystifying Agentic AI, the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligenceAgentic AI is the next big leap in artificial intelligence. Agentic systems don't just respond to commands. They set goals, make decisions, and take initiative without direct human interaction. Sound like a lot to wrap your head around? Fortunately Agentic AI For Dummies is here to help you
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Haptics: Science, Technology, Applications

12th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2020, Leiden, The Netherlands, September 6–9, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Ilana Nisky, Jess Hartcher-O’Brien, Michaël Wiertlewski, Jeroen Smeets ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2020, held in Leiden, The Netherlands, in September 2020.The 60 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. The were organized in topical sections on haptic science, haptic technology, and ... Read more

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This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2020, held in Leiden, The Netherlands, in September 2020.The 60 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. The were organized in topical sections on haptic science, haptic technology, and
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R for Data Science Cookbook

Over 100 hands-on recipes to effectively solve real-world data problems using the most popular R packages and techniques

by Yu-Wei, Chiu (David Chiu), Prabhanjan Narayanachar Tattar ...

Over 100 hands-on recipes to effectively solve real-world data problems using the most popular R packages and techniquesKey Features\[\] Gain insight into how data scientists collect, process, analyze, and visualize data using some of the most popular R packages\[\] Understand how to apply useful data analysis techniques in R for real-world applications\[\] An easy-to-follow guide to make the life ... Read more

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Over 100 hands-on recipes to effectively solve real-world data problems using the most popular R packages and techniquesKey Features\[\] Gain insight into how data scientists collect, process, analyze, and visualize data using some of the most popular R packages\[\] Understand how to apply useful data analysis techniques in R for real-world applications\[\] An easy-to-follow guide to make the life
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Cassandra: The Definitive Guide, (Revised) Third Edition

Distributed Data at Web Scale

by Jeff Carpenter, Eben Hewitt ...

Imagine what you could do if scalability wasn't a problem. With this hands-on guide, you'll learn how the Cassandra database management system handles hundreds of terabytes of data while remaining highly available across multiple data centers. This revised third edition--updated for Cassandra 4.0 and new developments in the Cassandra ecosystem, including deployments in Kubernetes with K8ssandra- ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Imagine what you could do if scalability wasn't a problem. With this hands-on guide, you'll learn how the Cassandra database management system handles hundreds of terabytes of data while remaining highly available across multiple data centers. This revised third edition--updated for Cassandra 4.0 and new developments in the Cassandra ecosystem, including deployments in Kubernetes with K8ssandra-
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Pentaho Data Integration Beginner's Guide

Get up and running with the Pentaho Data Integration tool using this hands-on, easy-to-read guide with this book and ebook

by María Carina Roldán ...

Get up and running with the Pentaho Data Integration tool using this hands-on, easy-to-read guide with this book and ebookKey FeaturesManipulate your data by exploring, transforming, validating, and integrating itLearn to migrate data between applicationsExplore several features of Pentaho Data Integration 5.0Connect to any database engine, explore the databases, and perform all kind of operations ... Read more

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Get up and running with the Pentaho Data Integration tool using this hands-on, easy-to-read guide with this book and ebookKey FeaturesManipulate your data by exploring, transforming, validating, and integrating itLearn to migrate data between applicationsExplore several features of Pentaho Data Integration 5.0Connect to any database engine, explore the databases, and perform all kind of operations
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MySQL Management and Administration with Navicat

Master the tools you thought you knew and discover the features you never knew existed with this book and ebook.

by Gökhan Ozar ...

Master the tools you thought you knew and discover the features you never knew existed with this book and ebook.Key FeaturesTips, tricks and fast-paced tutorials for getting the most out of NavicatMaster the visual design tools and editors with thorough examplesDiscover how easy Navicat makes outsmarting the trickiest casesBoth Mac and PC versions covered, with screenshots detailing differences in ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the tools you thought you knew and discover the features you never knew existed with this book and ebook.Key FeaturesTips, tricks and fast-paced tutorials for getting the most out of NavicatMaster the visual design tools and editors with thorough examplesDiscover how easy Navicat makes outsmarting the trickiest casesBoth Mac and PC versions covered, with screenshots detailing differences in
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Digital and Marketing Asset Management

The Real Story about DAM Technology and Practices

by Theresa Regli ...

Series Book 1 - Digital Reality Checks
The digital world is transitioning from text to media: photos, audio files, video clips, animations, games, and more. Enterprises of all kinds struggle with how to manage those media assets. Digital professionals who want to master the life cycles behind creating, storing, and reusing media need the inside scoop on how digital and media asset management technology really works. ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

The digital world is transitioning from text to media: photos, audio files, video clips, animations, games, and more. Enterprises of all kinds struggle with how to manage those media assets. Digital professionals who want to master the life cycles behind creating, storing, and reusing media need the inside scoop on how digital and media asset management technology really works.
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Engineering Ontologies and Ontologies for Engineering

by João Paulo A. Almeida, Giancarlo Guizzardi ...

This volume celebrates the career of Prof. Ricardo de Almeida Falbo on the occasion of his formal retirement. The volume includes reflections from collaborators and former students, casting light on his academic work and contributions.The chapters show how Falbo's original contributions have influenced a number of developments in the application of Software Engineering practices to Ontology ... Read more

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This volume celebrates the career of Prof. Ricardo de Almeida Falbo on the occasion of his formal retirement. The volume includes reflections from collaborators and former students, casting light on his academic work and contributions.The chapters show how Falbo's original contributions have influenced a number of developments in the application of Software Engineering practices to Ontology
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AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Study Guide

In-Depth Guidance and Practice

by Sakti Mishra, Dylan Qu, Anusha Challa ...

There's no better time to become a data engineer. And acing the AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate (DEA-C01) exam will help you tackle the demands of modern data engineering and secure your place in the technology-driven future.Authors Sakti Mishra, Dylan Qu, and Anusha Challa equip you with the knowledge and sought-after skills necessary to effectively manage data and excel in your career. ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

There's no better time to become a data engineer. And acing the AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate (DEA-C01) exam will help you tackle the demands of modern data engineering and secure your place in the technology-driven future.Authors Sakti Mishra, Dylan Qu, and Anusha Challa equip you with the knowledge and sought-after skills necessary to effectively manage data and excel in your career.
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Agent_Zero

Toward Neurocognitive Foundations for Generative Social Science

by Joshua M. Epstein ...

Series series Princeton Studies in Complexity
The Final Volume of the Groundbreaking Trilogy on Agent-Based ModelingIn this pioneering synthesis, Joshua Epstein introduces a new theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This software individual, or "agent," is endowed with distinct emotional/affective, cognitive/deliberative, and social modules. Grounded in contemporary neuroscience, these internal components interact to generate observed, often far ... Read more

$76.99 CAD

The Final Volume of the Groundbreaking Trilogy on Agent-Based ModelingIn this pioneering synthesis, Joshua Epstein introduces a new theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This software individual, or "agent," is endowed with distinct emotional/affective, cognitive/deliberative, and social modules. Grounded in contemporary neuroscience, these internal components interact to generate observed, often far
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SQL Pocket Guide

A Guide to SQL Usage

by Alice Zhao ...

If you use SQL in your day-to-day work as a data analyst, data scientist, or data engineer, this popular pocket guide is your ideal on-the-job reference. You'll find many examples that address the language's complexities, along with key aspects of SQL used in Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.In this updated edition, author Alice Zhao describes how these database ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

If you use SQL in your day-to-day work as a data analyst, data scientist, or data engineer, this popular pocket guide is your ideal on-the-job reference. You'll find many examples that address the language's complexities, along with key aspects of SQL used in Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.In this updated edition, author Alice Zhao describes how these database
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Foundations of Programming Languages

by Kent D. Lee ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This clearly written textbook introduces the reader to the three styles of programming, examining object-oriented/imperative, functional, and logic programming. The focus of the text moves from highly prescriptive languages to very descriptive languages, demonstrating the many and varied ways in which we can think about programming. Designed for interactive learning both inside and outside of the ... Read more

$57.69 CAD

This clearly written textbook introduces the reader to the three styles of programming, examining object-oriented/imperative, functional, and logic programming. The focus of the text moves from highly prescriptive languages to very descriptive languages, demonstrating the many and varied ways in which we can think about programming. Designed for interactive learning both inside and outside of the
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People Analytics

Using data-driven HR and Gen AI as a business asset

by Cole Napper ...

How can you turn HR data into insights that boost business performance?People Analytics by Cole Napper is a practical guide for HR managers, business partners and mid-career professionals who want to use data, analytics and AI to deliver measurable value across the organization.Written by a leading voice in the field, the book explains how to integrate people analytics into daily decision-making, ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

How can you turn HR data into insights that boost business performance?People Analytics by Cole Napper is a practical guide for HR managers, business partners and mid-career professionals who want to use data, analytics and AI to deliver measurable value across the organization.Written by a leading voice in the field, the book explains how to integrate people analytics into daily decision-making,
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Digital Transformation with Dataverse for Teams

Become a citizen developer and lead the digital transformation wave with Microsoft Teams and Power Platform

by Srikumar Nair ...

Design, build, and deploy multi-platform apps to overcome crucial business problems by leveraging the capabilities of low-code and no-code development enabled through Microsoft Power Platform and TeamsKey FeaturesFind out how you can accelerate the digital transformation of your organization as a citizen developerBuild your first app with the help of step-by-step guidance and add capabilities with ... Read more

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Design, build, and deploy multi-platform apps to overcome crucial business problems by leveraging the capabilities of low-code and no-code development enabled through Microsoft Power Platform and TeamsKey FeaturesFind out how you can accelerate the digital transformation of your organization as a citizen developerBuild your first app with the help of step-by-step guidance and add capabilities with
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The AI Lead

Overcoming Data Drag to Accelerate Digital Dominance

by Brian Lambert ...

What if you could unlock the full power of artificial intelligence and lead your business to unparalleled success? The future of innovation starts here-are you ready to take the lead?The AI Lead: Overcoming Data Drag to Accelerate Digital Dominance is more than just an artificial intelligence book-it's your ultimate roadmap to mastering the digital revolution. In today's fast-paced world, where AI ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

What if you could unlock the full power of artificial intelligence and lead your business to unparalleled success? The future of innovation starts here-are you ready to take the lead?The AI Lead: Overcoming Data Drag to Accelerate Digital Dominance is more than just an artificial intelligence book-it's your ultimate roadmap to mastering the digital revolution. In today's fast-paced world, where AI
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Data Preparation and Exploration

Applied to Healthcare Data

by Robert Hoyt, Robert Muenchen ...

Data scientists spend more than two-thirds of their time cleaning, preparing, exploring, and visualizing data before it is ready for modeling and mining. This textbook covers the important steps of data preparation and exploration that anyone who deals with data should know. The data preparation and exploration methods we include are spreadsheet and statistics package approaches, as well as the ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Data scientists spend more than two-thirds of their time cleaning, preparing, exploring, and visualizing data before it is ready for modeling and mining. This textbook covers the important steps of data preparation and exploration that anyone who deals with data should know. The data preparation and exploration methods we include are spreadsheet and statistics package approaches, as well as the
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High-Performance Modelling and Simulation for Big Data Applications

Selected Results of the COST Action IC1406 cHiPSet

Edited by Joanna Kołodziej, Horacio González-Vélez ...

Series Book 11400 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science
This open access book was prepared as a Final Publication of the COST Action IC1406 “High-Performance Modelling and Simulation for Big Data Applications (cHiPSet)“ project.Long considered important pillars of the scientific method, Modelling and Simulation have evolved from traditional discrete numerical methods to complex data-intensive continuous analytical optimisations. Resolution, scale, and ... Read more

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This open access book was prepared as a Final Publication of the COST Action IC1406 “High-Performance Modelling and Simulation for Big Data Applications (cHiPSet)“ project.Long considered important pillars of the scientific method, Modelling and Simulation have evolved from traditional discrete numerical methods to complex data-intensive continuous analytical optimisations. Resolution, scale, and
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Human-Computer Interaction

An Empirical Research Perspective

by I. Scott MacKenzie ...

Human-Computer Interaction: An Empirical Research Perspective is the definitive guide to empirical research in HCI. The book begins with foundational topics including an historical context, the human factor, interaction elements, and the fundamentals of science and research. From there, readers will progress to learning about the methods for conducting an experiment to evaluate a new computer ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

Human-Computer Interaction: An Empirical Research Perspective is the definitive guide to empirical research in HCI. The book begins with foundational topics including an historical context, the human factor, interaction elements, and the fundamentals of science and research. From there, readers will progress to learning about the methods for conducting an experiment to evaluate a new computer
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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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Stylish F# 6

Crafting Elegant Functional Code for .NET 6

by Kit Eason ...

Series Book 6 - Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Why just get by in F# when you can program in style. This book goes beyond syntax and into design. It provides F# developers with best practices, guidance, and advice to write beautiful, maintainable, and correct code. This second edition, fully updated for .NET 6 and F# 6, includes all new coverage of anonymous records, the task {} computation expression, and the relationship between types and ... Read more

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Why just get by in F# when you can program in style. This book goes beyond syntax and into design. It provides F# developers with best practices, guidance, and advice to write beautiful, maintainable, and correct code. This second edition, fully updated for .NET 6 and F# 6, includes all new coverage of anonymous records, the task {} computation expression, and the relationship between types and
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