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Emotion in Games

Theory and Praxis

Edited by Kostas Karpouzis, Georgios N. Yannakakis ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The core message of this book is: computer games best realise affective interaction. This book brings together contributions from specialists in affective computing, game studies, game artificial intelligence, user experience research, sensor technology, multi-modal interfaces and psychology that will advance the state-of-the-art in player experience research; affect modelling, induction, and ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

The core message of this book is: computer games best realise affective interaction. This book brings together contributions from specialists in affective computing, game studies, game artificial intelligence, user experience research, sensor technology, multi-modal interfaces and psychology that will advance the state-of-the-art in player experience research; affect modelling, induction, and
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Internet Addiction

Neuroscientific Approaches and Therapeutical Interventions

Edited by Christian Montag, Martin Reuter ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book combines a scholarly introduction with state-of-the-art research in the characterization of Internet addiction. It is intended for a broad audience including scientists, students and practitioners. The first part of the book contains an introduction to Internet addiction and their pathogenesis. The second part of the book is dedicated to an in-depth review of neuroscientific findings ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

This book combines a scholarly introduction with state-of-the-art research in the characterization of Internet addiction. It is intended for a broad audience including scientists, students and practitioners. The first part of the book contains an introduction to Internet addiction and their pathogenesis. The second part of the book is dedicated to an in-depth review of neuroscientific findings
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Cross-Cultural Design

16th International Conference, CCD 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part IV

Edited by Pei-Luen Patrick Rau ...

Series Book 4 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This four-volume set LNCS 14699-14702 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from ... Read more

$153.99 CAD

This four-volume set LNCS 14699-14702 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from
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Formalizing Data-Centric Web Services

by Iman Saleh ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents a methodology to model and specify the data aspect of Web services, as it is overlooked by current standards for specifying Web services. The formal specification enables verification of service behavior, and the proposed methodology is based on formal methods and design-by-contract techniques.The Web has evolved from an information sharing medium to a wide-scale environment for ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book presents a methodology to model and specify the data aspect of Web services, as it is overlooked by current standards for specifying Web services. The formal specification enables verification of service behavior, and the proposed methodology is based on formal methods and design-by-contract techniques.The Web has evolved from an information sharing medium to a wide-scale environment for
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Integrated Formal Methods

12th International Conference, IFM 2016, Reykjavik, Iceland, June 1-5, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Erika Ábrahám, Marieke Huisman ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Integrated Formal Methods, IFM 2016, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, in June 2016.The 33 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 99 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: invited contributions; program verification; probabilistic systems; concurrency; safety and ... Read more

$102.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Integrated Formal Methods, IFM 2016, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, in June 2016.The 33 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 99 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: invited contributions; program verification; probabilistic systems; concurrency; safety and
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Sustainable Web Ecosystem Design

by Greg O'Toole ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book is about the process of creating web-based systems (i.e., websites, content, etc.) that consider each of the parts, the modules, the organisms – binary or otherwise – that make up a balanced, sustainable web ecosystem. In the current media-rich environment, a website is more than a collection of relative html documents of text and images on a static desktop computer monitor. There is now ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

This book is about the process of creating web-based systems (i.e., websites, content, etc.) that consider each of the parts, the modules, the organisms – binary or otherwise – that make up a balanced, sustainable web ecosystem. In the current media-rich environment, a website is more than a collection of relative html documents of text and images on a static desktop computer monitor. There is now
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Transactions on Computational Collective Intelligence XXXIV

Edited by Ngoc Thanh Nguyen, Ryszard Kowalczyk, Jacek Mercik, Anna Motylska-Kuźma ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
These transactions publish research in computer-based methods of computational collective intelligence (CCI) and their applications in a wide range of fields such as performance optimization in IoT, big data, reliability, privacy, security, service selection, QoS and machine learning. This thirty-fourth issue contains 12 selected papers which present new findings and innovative methodologies as ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

These transactions publish research in computer-based methods of computational collective intelligence (CCI) and their applications in a wide range of fields such as performance optimization in IoT, big data, reliability, privacy, security, service selection, QoS and machine learning. This thirty-fourth issue contains 12 selected papers which present new findings and innovative methodologies as
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Computer Supported Education

11th International Conference, CSEDU 2019, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, May 2-4, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by H. Chad Lane, Susan Zvacek, James Uhomoibhi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2019, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in May 2019.The 30 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 202 submissions. The papers cover wide research fields including authoring tools and content development, AV-communication and multimedia, ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2019, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in May 2019.The 30 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 202 submissions. The papers cover wide research fields including authoring tools and content development, AV-communication and multimedia,
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Ultimate Typescript Handbook

Build, scale and maintain Modern Web Applications with Typescript

by Dan Wellman ...

DESCRIPTIONThis book provides a comprehensive guide to TypeScript, a programming language that extends JavaScript with powerful features like static typing, classes, and interfaces. The book is divided into thirteen chapters that cover everything from setting up a development environment to building an Angular app with TypeScript.We start with an introduction to TypeScript and its benefits and go ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

DESCRIPTIONThis book provides a comprehensive guide to TypeScript, a programming language that extends JavaScript with powerful features like static typing, classes, and interfaces. The book is divided into thirteen chapters that cover everything from setting up a development environment to building an Angular app with TypeScript.We start with an introduction to TypeScript and its benefits and go
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GROKKING ALGORITHM BLUEPRINT

Advanced Guide to Help You Excel Using Grokking Algorithms

by William Turner ...

Grokking Algorithms is a book that aims to help readers understand the fundamental concepts of computer science algorithms. It covers various algorithms and data structures, including searching, sorting, graph algorithms, dynamic programming, and more.The book presents the concepts clearly and concisely, with plenty of illustrations and examples to help readers grasp the ideas. It also includes ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Grokking Algorithms is a book that aims to help readers understand the fundamental concepts of computer science algorithms. It covers various algorithms and data structures, including searching, sorting, graph algorithms, dynamic programming, and more.The book presents the concepts clearly and concisely, with plenty of illustrations and examples to help readers grasp the ideas. It also includes
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HCI Outdoors: Theory, Design, Methods and Applications

Edited by D. Scott McCrickard, Michael Jones, Timothy L. Stelter ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Advances in network connectivity, power consumption, and physical size create new possibilities for using interactive computing outdoors. However, moving computing outdoors can drastically change the human outdoor experience. This impact is felt in many kinds of outdoor activities such as citizen science, personal recreation, search and rescue, informal education, and others. It is also felt ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

Advances in network connectivity, power consumption, and physical size create new possibilities for using interactive computing outdoors. However, moving computing outdoors can drastically change the human outdoor experience. This impact is felt in many kinds of outdoor activities such as citizen science, personal recreation, search and rescue, informal education, and others. It is also felt
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Mastering Augmented Reality Development with Unity

Create immersive and engaging AR experiences with Unity (English Edition)

by Indika Wijesooriya ...

“Mastering Augmented Reality Development with Unity” is a comprehensive guide that will take you from beginner to expert in AR development. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this book is the perfect resource for learning to create amazing AR experiences. The book begins with an introduction to AR, covering its core principles and potential applications. You will learn how to ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Mastering Augmented Reality Development with Unity” is a comprehensive guide that will take you from beginner to expert in AR development. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this book is the perfect resource for learning to create amazing AR experiences. The book begins with an introduction to AR, covering its core principles and potential applications. You will learn how to
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SQL 101 Crash Course

by Emrys Callahan ...

SQL 101 Crash Course is a comprehensive beginner's guide that takes you through the world of SQL, right from understanding databases to mastering complex queries. This book is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in SQL, along with practical examples and real-world scenarios to reinforce your learning. In this book, you'll explore the key concepts of databases and their structure while ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

SQL 101 Crash Course is a comprehensive beginner's guide that takes you through the world of SQL, right from understanding databases to mastering complex queries. This book is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in SQL, along with practical examples and real-world scenarios to reinforce your learning. In this book, you'll explore the key concepts of databases and their structure while
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Human-Centric Smart Computing

Proceedings of ICHCSC 2024

Edited by Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, Jyoti Sekhar Banerjee, Mario Köppen, Somen Nayak, Jan Platos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the Third International Conference on Human-Centric Smart Computing (ICHCSC 2024), held in Jaipur, India, during July 25–26, 2024. The topics covered in the book are human-centric computing, hyperconnectivity, and data science. The book presents innovative work by leading academics, researchers, and experts from industry. ... Read more

$306.99 CAD

This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the Third International Conference on Human-Centric Smart Computing (ICHCSC 2024), held in Jaipur, India, during July 25–26, 2024. The topics covered in the book are human-centric computing, hyperconnectivity, and data science. The book presents innovative work by leading academics, researchers, and experts from industry.
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HCI International 2025 Posters

27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The eight-volume set, CCIS 2522-2529, constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.The papers presented in these ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The eight-volume set, CCIS 2522-2529, constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.The papers presented in these
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SGBD e instalación. IFCT0310

by Rafael Ángel Prieto de Lope ...

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "IFCT0310 - ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BASES DE DATOS". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "IFCT0310 - ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BASES DE DATOS". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del
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Artificial Intelligence in Education

25th International Conference, AIED 2024, Recife, Brazil, July 8–12, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Andrew M. Olney, Irene-Angelica Chounta, Zitao Liu, Olga C. Santos, Ig Ibert Bittencourt ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2024, held in Recife, Brazil, in July 8–12, 2024, Proceedings.The 49 full papers and 27 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 334 submissions. The papers present result in high-quality research on intelligent systems and the ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2024, held in Recife, Brazil, in July 8–12, 2024, Proceedings.The 49 full papers and 27 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 334 submissions. The papers present result in high-quality research on intelligent systems and the
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Artificial Intelligence in Education. Posters and Late Breaking Results, Workshops and Tutorials, Industry and Innovation Tracks, Practitioners, Doctoral Consortium and Blue Sky

25th International Conference, AIED 2024, Recife, Brazil, July 8–12, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Andrew M. Olney, Irene-Angelica Chounta, Zitao Liu, Olga C. Santos, Ig Ibert Bittencourt ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes poster papers and late breaking results presented during the 25th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2024, which took place in Recife, Brazil, during July 8–12, 2024.The 18 full papers and 92 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 200 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows:Part One: Blue Sky, ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This volume constitutes poster papers and late breaking results presented during the 25th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2024, which took place in Recife, Brazil, during July 8–12, 2024.The 18 full papers and 92 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 200 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows:Part One: Blue Sky,
... Read more
Clean Python

Elegant Coding in Python

by Sunil Kapil ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover the right way to code in Python. This book provides the tips and techniques you need to produce cleaner, error-free, and eloquent Python projects.Your journey to better code starts with understanding the importance of formatting and documenting your code for maximum readability, utilizing built-in data structures and Python dictionary for improved maintainability, and working with modules ... Read more

$56.99 CAD

Discover the right way to code in Python. This book provides the tips and techniques you need to produce cleaner, error-free, and eloquent Python projects.Your journey to better code starts with understanding the importance of formatting and documenting your code for maximum readability, utilizing built-in data structures and Python dictionary for improved maintainability, and working with modules
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

17th International Conference, ICIRA 2024, Xi'an, China, July 31 – August 2, 2024, Proceedings, Part VII

Edited by Xuguang Lan, Xuesong Mei, Caigui Jiang, Fei Zhao, Zhiqiang Tian ...

Series Book 7 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi’an, China, during July 31–August 2, 2024.The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Innovative ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi’an, China, during July 31–August 2, 2024.The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Innovative
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Recent Trends in Educational Technology and Administration

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Technology and Administration

Edited by Fred Paas, Srikanta Patnaik, Taosheng Wang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book introduces various techniques of educational technology, blending theory with real-world applications, making it an essential tool for a wide range of readers. Different innovative methods covered in this book enhance its usefulness in education administration and management. The content of the book covers chapters both for the beginners and experts, serving as a key reference for ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

This book introduces various techniques of educational technology, blending theory with real-world applications, making it an essential tool for a wide range of readers. Different innovative methods covered in this book enhance its usefulness in education administration and management. The content of the book covers chapters both for the beginners and experts, serving as a key reference for
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Desbravando o Mundo do SQL : Um Guia Prático para DBAs Iniciantes

by Alex Carvalho ...

Desbravando o Mundo do SQL: Um Guia Prático para DBAs Iniciantes Desbravando o Mundo do SQL é um guia prático e abrangente destinado a DBAs iniciantes que desejam aprender e dominar a linguagem SQL. Com uma abordagem passo a passo, este livro oferece uma introdução completa ao SQL, desde os conceitos básicos até as técnicas avançadas. O autor, um renomado especialista em bancos de dados, ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Desbravando o Mundo do SQL: Um Guia Prático para DBAs Iniciantes Desbravando o Mundo do SQL é um guia prático e abrangente destinado a DBAs iniciantes que desejam aprender e dominar a linguagem SQL. Com uma abordagem passo a passo, este livro oferece uma introdução completa ao SQL, desde os conceitos básicos até as técnicas avançadas. O autor, um renomado especialista em bancos de dados,
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Practical Microservices Architectural Patterns

Build Highly Scalable Distributed Applications with Spring Boot 3 and Spring Cloud

by Binildas Christudas, Tarun Telang ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Upgrade your distributed applications with microservices. This practical guide bridges core concepts and advanced patterns to help you build resilient, scalable and high performing microservices, whether you're transitioning from monolithic architectures or starting fresh with microservices.Fully updated for Spring Boot 3 and Spring Cloud, The Secondcovers modern capabilities, like reactive ... Read more

$75.49 CAD

Upgrade your distributed applications with microservices. This practical guide bridges core concepts and advanced patterns to help you build resilient, scalable and high performing microservices, whether you're transitioning from monolithic architectures or starting fresh with microservices.Fully updated for Spring Boot 3 and Spring Cloud, The Secondcovers modern capabilities, like reactive
... Read more
HCI International 2023 – Late Breaking Posters

25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volme set CCIS 1957-1958 is part of the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.A total of 5583 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries submitted contributions, and 1276 papers and 275 posters were included in the ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This two-volme set CCIS 1957-1958 is part of the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.A total of 5583 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries submitted contributions, and 1276 papers and 275 posters were included in the
... Read more

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