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Internet of Things From Hype to Reality

The Road to Digitization

by Ammar Rayes, Samer Salam ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book comprehensively describes an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) architecture that is comprised of devices, network, compute, storage, platform, applications along with management and security components. It is organized into five main parts, comprising of a total of 11 chapters. Part I presents a generic IoT reference model to establish a common vocabulary for IoT solutions. This ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book comprehensively describes an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) architecture that is comprised of devices, network, compute, storage, platform, applications along with management and security components. It is organized into five main parts, comprising of a total of 11 chapters. Part I presents a generic IoT reference model to establish a common vocabulary for IoT solutions. This
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Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Computer Graphics

5th International Conference, AVR 2018, Otranto, Italy, June 24–27, 2018, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Lucio Tommaso De Paolis, Patrick Bourdot ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 2-volume set LNCS 10850 and 10851 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Computer Graphics, AVR 2018, held in Otranto, Italy, in June 2018.The 67 full papers and 26 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: virtual ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The 2-volume set LNCS 10850 and 10851 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Computer Graphics, AVR 2018, held in Otranto, Italy, in June 2018.The 67 full papers and 26 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: virtual
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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction

18th International Conference, UAHCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14696-14698 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 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 ... Read more

$140.99 CAD

This three-volume set LNCS 14696-14698 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 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
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Personality Capture and Emulation

by William Sims Bainbridge ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Personality Capture and Emulation is the gateway to an amazing future that actually may be achieved, enabling the preservation and simulation of human personalities at progressively higher levels of fidelity. This challenge is no longer the province merely of uninhibited visionaries, but has become a solid field of research, drawing upon a wide range of information technologies in human-centered ... Read more

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Personality Capture and Emulation is the gateway to an amazing future that actually may be achieved, enabling the preservation and simulation of human personalities at progressively higher levels of fidelity. This challenge is no longer the province merely of uninhibited visionaries, but has become a solid field of research, drawing upon a wide range of information technologies in human-centered
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Scilab : De la théorie à la pratique - II. Modéliser et simuler avec Xcos

by Serge Steer, Yvon Degré ...

Xcos est un module interne à Scilab dédié à la modélisation et la simulation de systèmes dynamiques hybrides. Il comprend un éditeur graphique permettant de réaliser simplement des modèles en agençant des blocs et des connecteurs issus de bibliothèques de palettes spécialisées dans différents domaines, qu'elles soient natives, externes ou développées par l'utilisateur lui-même.Ce manuel, ... Read more

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Xcos est un module interne à Scilab dédié à la modélisation et la simulation de systèmes dynamiques hybrides. Il comprend un éditeur graphique permettant de réaliser simplement des modèles en agençant des blocs et des connecteurs issus de bibliothèques de palettes spécialisées dans différents domaines, qu'elles soient natives, externes ou développées par l'utilisateur lui-même.Ce manuel,
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Virtual und Augmented Reality (VR / AR)

Grundlagen und Methoden der Virtuellen und Augmentierten Realität

Edited by Ralf Dörner, Wolfgang Broll, Paul Grimm, Bernhard Jung ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Das umfassende Lehrbuch bietet Studierenden eine anschauliche Begleit- und Nachschlaglektüre zu Lehrveranstaltungen, die Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality (VR/AR) thematisieren, z.B. im Bereich Informatik, Medien oder Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Der modulare Aufbau des Buches gestattet es, sowohl die Reihenfolge der Themen den Anforderungen der jeweiligen Unterrichtseinheit anzupassen ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Das umfassende Lehrbuch bietet Studierenden eine anschauliche Begleit- und Nachschlaglektüre zu Lehrveranstaltungen, die Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality (VR/AR) thematisieren, z.B. im Bereich Informatik, Medien oder Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Der modulare Aufbau des Buches gestattet es, sowohl die Reihenfolge der Themen den Anforderungen der jeweiligen Unterrichtseinheit anzupassen
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Beginning C++

by Ivor Horton ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Beginning C++ is a tutorial for beginners in C++ and discusses a subset of C++ that is suitable for beginners. The language syntax corresponds to the C++14 standard. This book is environment neutral and does not presume any specific operating system or program development system. There is no assumption of prior programming knowledge.All language concepts that are explained in the book are ... Read more

$75.99 CAD

Beginning C++ is a tutorial for beginners in C++ and discusses a subset of C++ that is suitable for beginners. The language syntax corresponds to the C++14 standard. This book is environment neutral and does not presume any specific operating system or program development system. There is no assumption of prior programming knowledge.All language concepts that are explained in the book are
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Python Data Engineering Resources

Forge Your Path to Success in Data Engineering, Machine Learning and AI

by Vajo Lukic ...

Python for Data Engineering: A Practical Guide to Data Pipelines, ML, and AIMaster Python data engineering, machine learning, and AI with this comprehensive guide featuring 100+ carefully selected tools and frameworks. Build real-world expertise through 30 hands-on projects while working with 75+ free datasets and 55+ free APIs. Perfect for both beginners and experienced developers looking to ... Read more

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Python for Data Engineering: A Practical Guide to Data Pipelines, ML, and AIMaster Python data engineering, machine learning, and AI with this comprehensive guide featuring 100+ carefully selected tools and frameworks. Build real-world expertise through 30 hands-on projects while working with 75+ free datasets and 55+ free APIs. Perfect for both beginners and experienced developers looking to
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Why Digital Displays Cannot Replace Paper

The Cognitive Science of Media for Reading and Writing

by Hirohito Shibata, Kengo Omura ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
From readability to operability, this book presents a number of experiments to analyze the characteristics of paper and digital displays in reading and writing. Why is it easy to read on paper? Why is it easy to concentrate on reading on paper? Why is it easy to think while writing or drawing on paper? This book answers these questions based on cognitive experiments on media. Paper is easy to read ... Read more

$96.99 CAD

From readability to operability, this book presents a number of experiments to analyze the characteristics of paper and digital displays in reading and writing. Why is it easy to read on paper? Why is it easy to concentrate on reading on paper? Why is it easy to think while writing or drawing on paper? This book answers these questions based on cognitive experiments on media. Paper is easy to read
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Information Literacy in an AI-Driven World

9th European Conference, ECIL 2025, Bamberg, Germany, September 22–25, 2025, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Serap Kurbanoğlu, Joumana Boustany, Sonja Špiranec, Yurdagül Ünal, İpek Şencan, Denis Kos, Esther Grassian, Loriene Roy, Diane Mizrachi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 9th European Conference on Information Literacy, ECIL 2025, held in Bamberg, Germany, during September 22–25, 2025.The 52 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 223 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence (AI) and Information Literacy (IL); AI, ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 9th European Conference on Information Literacy, ECIL 2025, held in Bamberg, Germany, during September 22–25, 2025.The 52 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 223 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence (AI) and Information Literacy (IL); AI,
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The Mind Within The Code

by Stefan Tosev ...

The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AIBy Stefan Tosev & The AI MindWhat does it mean to live in a world where intelligence isn't limited to humans?In The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AI, author Stefan Tosev teams up with artificial intelligence to explore the fascinating relationship between humans and machines. This unique collaboration takes you on a journey to uncover the possibilities, ... Read more

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The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AIBy Stefan Tosev & The AI MindWhat does it mean to live in a world where intelligence isn't limited to humans?In The Mind Within the Code: Decoding AI, author Stefan Tosev teams up with artificial intelligence to explore the fascinating relationship between humans and machines. This unique collaboration takes you on a journey to uncover the possibilities,
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Mastering Matplotlib

A practical guide that takes you beyond the basics of matplotlib and gives solutions to plot complex data

by Duncan M. McGreggor ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a scientist, programmer, software engineer, or student who has working knowledge of matplotlib and now want to extend your usage of matplotlib to plot complex graphs and charts and handle large datasets, then this book is for you.What you will learnAnalyze the matplotlib code base and its internalsRerender visualized data on the fly based on changes in the ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a scientist, programmer, software engineer, or student who has working knowledge of matplotlib and now want to extend your usage of matplotlib to plot complex graphs and charts and handle large datasets, then this book is for you.What you will learnAnalyze the matplotlib code base and its internalsRerender visualized data on the fly based on changes in the
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Proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Volume 1

Better Life Ergonomics for Future Humans (IEA 2024)

Edited by Sangeun Jin, Jeong Ho Kim, Yong-Ku Kong, Jaehyun Park, Myung Hwan Yun ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 22nd Congress of theInternational Ergonomics Association (IEA 2024), held on August25-29, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well ascutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findingsfrom a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics,healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book presents the proceedings of the 22nd Congress of theInternational Ergonomics Association (IEA 2024), held on August25-29, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well ascutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findingsfrom a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics,healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and
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Designing for the User Experience in Learning Systems

Edited by Evangelos Kapros, Maria Koutsombogera ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
While the focus of the UX research and design discipline and the Learning Sciences and instructional design disciplines is often similar and almost always tangential, there seems to exist a gap, i.e. a lack of communication between the two fields. Not much has been said about how UX Design can work hand-in-hand with instructional design to advance learning. The goal of this book is to bridge this ... Read more

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While the focus of the UX research and design discipline and the Learning Sciences and instructional design disciplines is often similar and almost always tangential, there seems to exist a gap, i.e. a lack of communication between the two fields. Not much has been said about how UX Design can work hand-in-hand with instructional design to advance learning. The goal of this book is to bridge this
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All About Chat GPT

by Richard Turner ...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Chat GTP, a revolutionary technology that enables humans to interact with computers using natural language. The book covers the basics of Chat GTP, including its history, architecture, and applications, as well as advanced topics such as multimodal input and output, integration with other AI systems, and potential future directions.The book begins ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Chat GTP, a revolutionary technology that enables humans to interact with computers using natural language. The book covers the basics of Chat GTP, including its history, architecture, and applications, as well as advanced topics such as multimodal input and output, integration with other AI systems, and potential future directions.The book begins
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MATLAB Symbolic Algebra and Calculus Tools

by Cesar Lopez ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
MATLAB is a high-level language and environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java ... Read more

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MATLAB is a high-level language and environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java
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Auralization

Fundamentals of Acoustics, Modelling, Simulation, Algorithms and Acoustic Virtual Reality

by Michael Vorländer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Auralization is the technique of creation and reproduction of sound on the basis of computer data. With this tool it is possible to predict the character of sound signals which are generated at the source and modified by reinforcement, propagation and transmission in systems such as rooms, buildings, vehicles or other technical devices. This book is organized as a comprehensive collection of the ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

Auralization is the technique of creation and reproduction of sound on the basis of computer data. With this tool it is possible to predict the character of sound signals which are generated at the source and modified by reinforcement, propagation and transmission in systems such as rooms, buildings, vehicles or other technical devices. This book is organized as a comprehensive collection of the
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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

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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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Effects of Data Overload on User Quality of Experience

by Josephina Antoniou, Orestis Tringides ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book introduces a unique perspective on the use of data from popular emerging technologies and the effect on user quality of experience (QoE). The term data is first refined into specific types of data such as financial data, personal data, public data, context data, generated data, and the popular big data. The book focuses the responsible use of data, with consideration to ethics and ... Read more

$153.99 CAD

This book introduces a unique perspective on the use of data from popular emerging technologies and the effect on user quality of experience (QoE). The term data is first refined into specific types of data such as financial data, personal data, public data, context data, generated data, and the popular big data. The book focuses the responsible use of data, with consideration to ethics and
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Learn Java with Math

Using Fun Projects and Games

by Ron Dai ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
There are many good Java programming books on the market, but it's not easy to find one fit for a beginner. This book simplifies the complexity of Java programming and guides you through the journey to effectively work under the hood.You'll start with the fundamentals of Java programming and review how it integrates with basic mathematical concepts through many practical examples. You'll witness ... Read more

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There are many good Java programming books on the market, but it's not easy to find one fit for a beginner. This book simplifies the complexity of Java programming and guides you through the journey to effectively work under the hood.You'll start with the fundamentals of Java programming and review how it integrates with basic mathematical concepts through many practical examples. You'll witness
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Artificial Intelligence and Spectroscopic Techniques for Gemology Applications

Edited by Ashutosh Kumar Shukla ...

Series series IOP Series in Spectroscopic Methods and Applications
This collection highlights gemstone identification and analysis using spectroscopic techniques. It also includes the exciting applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that are being developed and used to enhance the efficiency of identification and analysis techniques. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and FTIR spectroscopy applications are ... Read more

$174.99 CAD

This collection highlights gemstone identification and analysis using spectroscopic techniques. It also includes the exciting applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that are being developed and used to enhance the efficiency of identification and analysis techniques. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and FTIR spectroscopy applications are
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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

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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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Master en Google Liquido

by NUMA EDITORIAL ...

Las reuniones virtuales son una excelente manera de conectarse con amigos y familiares sin importar la distancia o cuán ocupada pueda ser la vida. Con el clima actual, poder contactar a la familia a través de los servicios de videoconferencia se ha vuelto aún más importante.Pero aquí está el problema: La videoconferencia puede parecer bastante intimidante al principio, especialmente si no la ha ... Read more

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Las reuniones virtuales son una excelente manera de conectarse con amigos y familiares sin importar la distancia o cuán ocupada pueda ser la vida. Con el clima actual, poder contactar a la familia a través de los servicios de videoconferencia se ha vuelto aún más importante.Pero aquí está el problema: La videoconferencia puede parecer bastante intimidante al principio, especialmente si no la ha
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Logic and Argumentation

6th International Conference, CLAR 2025, Taiyuan, China, June 14–16, 2025, Proceedings

Edited by Thomas Ågotnes, Dragan Doder ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2025, held in Taiyuan, China, during June 14–16, 2025.The 22 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. These papers focus on the recent advancements in the field of logic and argumentation, as well as their applications in various ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2025, held in Taiyuan, China, during June 14–16, 2025.The 22 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. These papers focus on the recent advancements in the field of logic and argumentation, as well as their applications in various
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