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Introducing Spoken Dialogue Systems into Intelligent Environments

by Wolfgang Minker, Tobias Heinroth ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Introducing Spoken Dialogue Systems into Intelligent Environments outlines the formalisms of a novel knowledge-driven framework for spoken dialogue management and presents the implementation of a model-based Adaptive Spoken Dialogue Manager(ASDM) called OwlSpeak. The authors have identified three stakeholders that potentially influence the behavior of the ASDM: the user, the SDS, and a complex ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

Introducing Spoken Dialogue Systems into Intelligent Environments outlines the formalisms of a novel knowledge-driven framework for spoken dialogue management and presents the implementation of a model-based Adaptive Spoken Dialogue Manager(ASDM) called OwlSpeak. The authors have identified three stakeholders that potentially influence the behavior of the ASDM: the user, the SDS, and a complex
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Information and Communication Technologies in Education

The School of the Future. IFIP TC3/WG3.1 International Conference on The Bookmark of the School of the Future April 9–14, 2000, Viña del Mar, Chile

Edited by Harriet Taylor, Pieter Hogenbirk ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have already had a significant impact on education in many countries around the world. As the "Information Revolution" has an impact on world society, education is seen as a priority for the developed as well as the developing countries. It is an opportune moment to reflect on current practice and consider how schools can retain what is best, while ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have already had a significant impact on education in many countries around the world. As the "Information Revolution" has an impact on world society, education is seen as a priority for the developed as well as the developing countries. It is an opportune moment to reflect on current practice and consider how schools can retain what is best, while
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Separation Logic for High-level Synthesis

by Felix Winterstein ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents novel compiler techniques, which combine a rigorous mathematical framework, novel program analyses and digital hardware design to advance current high-level synthesis tools and extend their scope beyond the industrial ‘state of the art’. Implementing computation on customised digital hardware plays an increasingly important role in the quest for energy-efficient high-performance ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book presents novel compiler techniques, which combine a rigorous mathematical framework, novel program analyses and digital hardware design to advance current high-level synthesis tools and extend their scope beyond the industrial ‘state of the art’. Implementing computation on customised digital hardware plays an increasingly important role in the quest for energy-efficient high-performance
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C++/CLI Primer

For .NET Development

by Vivek Ragunathan ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Enter a world of hardcore back-end, server-side enterprise programming on the .NET platform. This book presents some of the important aspects of the C++/CLI language that often become a barrier preventing programmers from exploring further. The C++/CLI Primer is a powerful but compact book that will guide you through that barrier.Many of today's complex transactions and enterprise applications ... Read more

$27.59 CAD

Enter a world of hardcore back-end, server-side enterprise programming on the .NET platform. This book presents some of the important aspects of the C++/CLI language that often become a barrier preventing programmers from exploring further. The C++/CLI Primer is a powerful but compact book that will guide you through that barrier.Many of today's complex transactions and enterprise applications
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Economics and Social Conflict

Evil Actions and Evil Social Institutions in Virtual Worlds

by C. Mildenberger ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
This book brings to life the classic thought experiment of a natural state. Provides data on the economic aspects of social conflict of 400.000 people living in a virtual anarchy; showing evil actions and rules exist from an economic perspective. Non-instrumental violence has economic effects and inciting people to fight are not overcome in time. ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book brings to life the classic thought experiment of a natural state. Provides data on the economic aspects of social conflict of 400.000 people living in a virtual anarchy; showing evil actions and rules exist from an economic perspective. Non-instrumental violence has economic effects and inciting people to fight are not overcome in time.
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Data Storytelling with Altair and AI

by Angelica Lo Duca ...

Great data presentations tell a story. Learn how to organize, visualize, and present data using Python, generative AI, and the cutting-edge Altair data visualization toolkit.Take the fast track to amazing data presentations! Data Storytelling with Altair and AI introduces a stack of useful tools and tried-and-tested methodologies that will rapidly increase your productivity, streamline the ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

Great data presentations tell a story. Learn how to organize, visualize, and present data using Python, generative AI, and the cutting-edge Altair data visualization toolkit.Take the fast track to amazing data presentations! Data Storytelling with Altair and AI introduces a stack of useful tools and tried-and-tested methodologies that will rapidly increase your productivity, streamline the
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Big Data

Statistics, Data Mining, Analytics, And Pattern Learning

by Rob Botwright ...

Uncover the secrets of Big Data with our comprehensive book bundle: "Big Data: Statistics, Data Mining, Analytics, and Pattern Learning." Dive into the world of data analytics and processing with Book 1, where you'll gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals necessary to navigate the vast landscape of big data.In Book 2, explore data mining techniques that allow you to extract valuable ... Read more

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Uncover the secrets of Big Data with our comprehensive book bundle: "Big Data: Statistics, Data Mining, Analytics, and Pattern Learning." Dive into the world of data analytics and processing with Book 1, where you'll gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals necessary to navigate the vast landscape of big data.In Book 2, explore data mining techniques that allow you to extract valuable
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A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms, Volume 1

Mastering Linear Data Structures

by G. A. Vijayalakshmi Pai ...

Data structures and algorithms is a fundamental course in Computer Science, which enables learners across any discipline to develop the much-needed foundation of efficient programming, leading to better problem solving in their respective disciplines.A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms is a textbook that can be used as course material in classrooms, or as self-learning material. The book ... Read more

$188.99 CAD

Data structures and algorithms is a fundamental course in Computer Science, which enables learners across any discipline to develop the much-needed foundation of efficient programming, leading to better problem solving in their respective disciplines.A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms is a textbook that can be used as course material in classrooms, or as self-learning material. The book
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Usability Matters

Mobile-first UX for developers and other accidental designers

by Matt Lacey ...

SummaryUsability Matters: Mobile-first UX for developers and other accidental designers gives you practical advice and guidance on how to create attractive, elegant, and useful user interfaces for native and web-based mobile apps.About the TechnologyJust because a mobile app works doesn't mean real people are going to like it. Usability matters! Most mobile developers wind up being part-time ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

SummaryUsability Matters: Mobile-first UX for developers and other accidental designers gives you practical advice and guidance on how to create attractive, elegant, and useful user interfaces for native and web-based mobile apps.About the TechnologyJust because a mobile app works doesn't mean real people are going to like it. Usability matters! Most mobile developers wind up being part-time
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Gnuplot in Action

Understanding data with graphs

by Philipp K. Janert ...

SummaryGnuplot in Action, Second Edition is a major revision of this popular and authoritative guide for developers, engineers, and scientists who want to learn and use gnuplot effectively. Fully updated for gnuplot version 5, the book includes four pages of color illustrations and four bonus appendixes available in the eBook.About the TechnologyGnuplot is an open-source graphics program that ... Read more

$65.99 CAD

SummaryGnuplot in Action, Second Edition is a major revision of this popular and authoritative guide for developers, engineers, and scientists who want to learn and use gnuplot effectively. Fully updated for gnuplot version 5, the book includes four pages of color illustrations and four bonus appendixes available in the eBook.About the TechnologyGnuplot is an open-source graphics program that
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Intelligent Human Systems Integration 2021

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2021): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, February 22-24, 2021, Palermo, Italy

Edited by Dario Russo, Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski, Giuseppe Di Bucchianico, Redha Taiar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents cutting-edge research on innovative human systems integration and human–machine interaction, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation, as well as computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of design, construction and operation of products, systems and services. The book describes advanced methodologies and tools ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This book presents cutting-edge research on innovative human systems integration and human–machine interaction, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation, as well as computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of design, construction and operation of products, systems and services. The book describes advanced methodologies and tools
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Modular Design Frameworks

A Projects-based Guide for UI/UX Designers

by James Cabrera ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn the basic principles of modular design, and then put them into action to create sites that are easy to use, look great, and can be adapted within the context of your business needs.With author James Cabrera—one of the thought leaders in the modular-design movement—you'll create a single, scalable project for a sample nameplate site and then adapt that same project to work successfully as a ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Learn the basic principles of modular design, and then put them into action to create sites that are easy to use, look great, and can be adapted within the context of your business needs.With author James Cabrera—one of the thought leaders in the modular-design movement—you'll create a single, scalable project for a sample nameplate site and then adapt that same project to work successfully as a
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Penser et Créer avec l'IA

by Julien Delacroix ...

Chaque jour, de nouveaux outils apparaissent et les guides techniques deviennent obsolètes en quelques semaines. Pendant ce temps, la majorité des utilisateurs se contentent de résultats médiocres parce qu'ils utilisent la mauvaise IA pour la mauvaise tâche.Ce livre n'est pas une simple liste de fonctionnalités ou de "prompts magiques". C'est un manuel de terrain conçu pour transformer ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chaque jour, de nouveaux outils apparaissent et les guides techniques deviennent obsolètes en quelques semaines. Pendant ce temps, la majorité des utilisateurs se contentent de résultats médiocres parce qu'ils utilisent la mauvaise IA pour la mauvaise tâche.Ce livre n'est pas une simple liste de fonctionnalités ou de "prompts magiques". C'est un manuel de terrain conçu pour transformer
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Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Strategies

Real-Life Applications and Case Studies

Edited by Sharuti Choudhary, Devendran Alagarsamy, Imed Saad Ben Dhaou, Thomas Heinrich Musiolik, Hemachandran Kannan ...

Series series AI Applications and Case Studies for Business
This book introduces emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and their potential to reshape the marketing landscape, offering a forward-looking perspective on the future of marketing strategies. It leverages AI for enhanced customer engagement, brand building, and business excellence. From understanding customer behaviour in the AI era to strategically integrating AI-driven technologies ... Read more

$107.17 CAD

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This book introduces emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and their potential to reshape the marketing landscape, offering a forward-looking perspective on the future of marketing strategies. It leverages AI for enhanced customer engagement, brand building, and business excellence. From understanding customer behaviour in the AI era to strategically integrating AI-driven technologies
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Principles of Data Fabric

Become a data-driven organization by implementing Data Fabric solutions efficiently

by Sonia Mezzetta ...

Apply Data Fabric solutions to automate Data Integration, Data Sharing, and Data Protection across disparate data sources using different data management styles. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesLearn to design Data Fabric architecture effectively with your choice of toolBuild and use a Data Fabric solution using DataOps and Data Mesh frameworksFind out how ... Read more

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Apply Data Fabric solutions to automate Data Integration, Data Sharing, and Data Protection across disparate data sources using different data management styles. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesLearn to design Data Fabric architecture effectively with your choice of toolBuild and use a Data Fabric solution using DataOps and Data Mesh frameworksFind out how
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Python: Deeper Insights into Machine Learning

by Sebastian Raschka, David Julian, John Hearty ...

Leverage benefits of machine learning techniques using PythonAbout This BookImprove and optimise machine learning systems using effective strategies.Develop a strategy to deal with a large amount of data.Use of Python code for implementing a range of machine learning algorithms and techniques.Who This Book Is ForThis title is for data scientist and researchers who are already into the field of ... Read more

$79.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage benefits of machine learning techniques using PythonAbout This BookImprove and optimise machine learning systems using effective strategies.Develop a strategy to deal with a large amount of data.Use of Python code for implementing a range of machine learning algorithms and techniques.Who This Book Is ForThis title is for data scientist and researchers who are already into the field of
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The Creativity Myth

by Dr. Raymond Leslie Newkirk ...

"The Creativity Myth" is an interesting title because many people throughout Human History appear to be very CREATIVE. How could Human Creativity ever be seen as a Myth? This is certainly a bold statement and even a bolder title for a book. Don't you think? Let us pause for a moment and take a look. So, what have we been told about creativity?We are told that Creativity is a global human capacity ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The Creativity Myth" is an interesting title because many people throughout Human History appear to be very CREATIVE. How could Human Creativity ever be seen as a Myth? This is certainly a bold statement and even a bolder title for a book. Don't you think? Let us pause for a moment and take a look. So, what have we been told about creativity?We are told that Creativity is a global human capacity
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Smart, Inclusive, and Sustainable Digital Societies

AI and Human-Centred Innovation

Edited by Norliza Katuk, Noradila Nordin, Roberto Vergallo ...

Series series Technology for Smart Environments and Sustainable Futures
This book serves as a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of how emerging technologies intersect with human-centric design. The editors have developed five thematic parts that guide the reader from foundational normative principles to the practical application of innovations within education, societal resilience, and governance.Looking beyond the technical scope, this book emphasises that ... Read more

$100.30 CAD

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This book serves as a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of how emerging technologies intersect with human-centric design. The editors have developed five thematic parts that guide the reader from foundational normative principles to the practical application of innovations within education, societal resilience, and governance.Looking beyond the technical scope, this book emphasises that
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Procedural Content Generation for Unity Game Development

Harness the power of procedural content generation to design unique games with Unity

by Ryan Watkins ...

Harness the power of procedural content generation to design unique games with UnityKey Features\[\*\] Learn the basics of PCG development\[\*\] Develop a 2D game from start to finish\[\*\] Explore all the different ways PCG can be applied in gamesBook DescriptionProcedural Content Generation is a process by which game content is developed using computer algorithms, rather than through the manual ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Harness the power of procedural content generation to design unique games with UnityKey Features\[\*\] Learn the basics of PCG development\[\*\] Develop a 2D game from start to finish\[\*\] Explore all the different ways PCG can be applied in gamesBook DescriptionProcedural Content Generation is a process by which game content is developed using computer algorithms, rather than through the manual
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Designing the Adobe InDesign Way

Explore 100+ recipes for creating stunning layouts with the leading desktop publishing software

by Andy Gardiner ...

Layout multipage documents faster for print and digital output in this part-color guide, with consistent control over typography, color and positioning, all whilst using the latest Adobe InDesign 2023 features to automate repetitive and complex tasksKey FeaturesCreate engaging design solutions for print and digital media such as posters, magazines, books, and brochuresMaster the powerful tools ... Read more

$42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Layout multipage documents faster for print and digital output in this part-color guide, with consistent control over typography, color and positioning, all whilst using the latest Adobe InDesign 2023 features to automate repetitive and complex tasksKey FeaturesCreate engaging design solutions for print and digital media such as posters, magazines, books, and brochuresMaster the powerful tools
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Splunk 9.x Enterprise Certified Admin Guide

Ace the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin exam with the help of this comprehensive prep guide

by Srikanth Yarlagadda ...

Find all the information, exercises, and tools to ace the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin exam in one placeKey FeaturesExplore various administration topics including installation, configuration, and user managementGain a deep understanding of data inputs, parsing, and field extractionExcel in the Splunk Enterprise Admin exam with the help of self-assessment questions and mock examsPurchase of ... Read more

$30.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find all the information, exercises, and tools to ace the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin exam in one placeKey FeaturesExplore various administration topics including installation, configuration, and user managementGain a deep understanding of data inputs, parsing, and field extractionExcel in the Splunk Enterprise Admin exam with the help of self-assessment questions and mock examsPurchase of
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The ChatGPT-5 Goldmine: 500 Prompts to Rule Them All

by Abdelhalim Rekab ...

The ChatGPT-5 Goldmine: 500 Prompts to Rule Them AllAI Hacks, Productivity Boosters & Content MasteryIn a world where AI is rewriting the rules of work, creativity, and communication, ChatGPT-5 stands at the cutting edge — more powerful, more intuitive, and more versatile than anything before it.But here's the problem:Most people are barely scratching the surface of what this technology can do. ... Read more

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The ChatGPT-5 Goldmine: 500 Prompts to Rule Them AllAI Hacks, Productivity Boosters & Content MasteryIn a world where AI is rewriting the rules of work, creativity, and communication, ChatGPT-5 stands at the cutting edge — more powerful, more intuitive, and more versatile than anything before it.But here's the problem:Most people are barely scratching the surface of what this technology can do.
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Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models

Theory, Hand-on Codes, and Case Studies

by Chengqing Zong, Yang Zhao, Yanjun Ma ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence (R0)
This open access book unlocks the full potential of Natural Language Processing (NLP) through a comprehensive and hands-on guide that bridges foundational theory and cutting-edge practice. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry practitioner, it enables you to build and deploy state-of-the-art NLP models—from classical statistical approaches to modern neural architectures and large ... Read more

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This open access book unlocks the full potential of Natural Language Processing (NLP) through a comprehensive and hands-on guide that bridges foundational theory and cutting-edge practice. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry practitioner, it enables you to build and deploy state-of-the-art NLP models—from classical statistical approaches to modern neural architectures and large
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Big Data Architect???s Handbook

A guide to building proficiency in tools and systems used by leading big data experts

by Syed Muhammad Fahad Akhtar ...

A comprehensive end-to-end guide that gives hands-on practice in big data and Artificial IntelligenceKey FeaturesLearn to build and run a big data application with sample codeExplore examples to implement activities that a big data architect performsUse Machine Learning and AI for structured and unstructured dataBook DescriptionThe big data architects are the “masters” of data, and hold high value ... Read more

$51.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive end-to-end guide that gives hands-on practice in big data and Artificial IntelligenceKey FeaturesLearn to build and run a big data application with sample codeExplore examples to implement activities that a big data architect performsUse Machine Learning and AI for structured and unstructured dataBook DescriptionThe big data architects are the “masters” of data, and hold high value
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