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Identifying Relevant Information for Testing Technique Selection

An Instantiated Characterization Schema

by Sira Vegas, Natalia Juristo, Victor R. Basili ...

Series Book 8 - International Series in Software Engineering
Engineering tasks are supposed to achieve defined goals under certain project constraints. Example goals of software engineering tasks include achieving a certain functionality together with some level of reliability or performance. Example constraints of software engineering tasks include budget and time limitations or experience limitations of the developers at hand. Planning of an engineering ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Engineering tasks are supposed to achieve defined goals under certain project constraints. Example goals of software engineering tasks include achieving a certain functionality together with some level of reliability or performance. Example constraints of software engineering tasks include budget and time limitations or experience limitations of the developers at hand. Planning of an engineering
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Die Struktur des Spieledesigns

by Wallace Wang ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Die Struktur des Spieledesigns soll angehenden und erfahrenen Spieleentwicklern helfen, ihre Ideen in funktionierende Spiele umzusetzen. Die Erstellung eines Spiels erfordert das Verständnis der grundlegenden Elemente aller Arten von Spielen, angefangen von papierbasierten Spielen bis hin zu den neuesten Videospielen. Durch das Verständnis, wie diese grundlegenden Prinzipien in allen Arten von ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

Die Struktur des Spieledesigns soll angehenden und erfahrenen Spieleentwicklern helfen, ihre Ideen in funktionierende Spiele umzusetzen. Die Erstellung eines Spiels erfordert das Verständnis der grundlegenden Elemente aller Arten von Spielen, angefangen von papierbasierten Spielen bis hin zu den neuesten Videospielen. Durch das Verständnis, wie diese grundlegenden Prinzipien in allen Arten von
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DESIGN WITH HEART Age-Friendly design in Practice

by Ron Nabarro ...

We are building a world that millions of older adults cannot fully use—and we call it innovation.Every day, older adults struggle with apps, packaging, healthcare portals, and "smart" technologies never truly designed with them in mind. What we dismiss as user error is often something far more uncomfortable: quiet, systemic, and largely unintentional ageist exclusion.Design With Heart is the ... Read more

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We are building a world that millions of older adults cannot fully use—and we call it innovation.Every day, older adults struggle with apps, packaging, healthcare portals, and "smart" technologies never truly designed with them in mind. What we dismiss as user error is often something far more uncomfortable: quiet, systemic, and largely unintentional ageist exclusion.Design With Heart is the
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Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems

18th Annual Conference, TAROS 2017, Guildford, UK, July 19–21, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Yang Gao, Saber Fallah, Yaochu Jin, Constantina Lekakou ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Towards Autonomous Robotics, TAROS 2017, held in Guildford, UK, in July 2017.The 43 revised full papers presented together with 13 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. The papers discuss robotics research drawn from a wide and diverse range of topics, such as swarm and multi-robotic ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Towards Autonomous Robotics, TAROS 2017, held in Guildford, UK, in July 2017.The 43 revised full papers presented together with 13 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. The papers discuss robotics research drawn from a wide and diverse range of topics, such as swarm and multi-robotic
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MySQL High Availability

Tools for Building Robust Data Centers

by Charles Bell, Mats Kindahl, Lars Thalmann ...

Server bottlenecks and failures are a fact of life in any database deployment, but they don’t have to bring everything to a halt. This practical book explains replication, cluster, and monitoring features that can help protect your MySQL system from outages, whether it’s running on hardware, virtual machines, or in the cloud.Written by engineers who designed many of the tools covered, this book ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Server bottlenecks and failures are a fact of life in any database deployment, but they don’t have to bring everything to a halt. This practical book explains replication, cluster, and monitoring features that can help protect your MySQL system from outages, whether it’s running on hardware, virtual machines, or in the cloud.Written by engineers who designed many of the tools covered, this book
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L'organizzazione ed i processi aziendali rappresentati con lo standard BPMN

by Massimo Coletti ...

Usando lo standard BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation) per la rappresentazione dei processi aziendali, è possibile creare delle rappresentazioni del modello di funzionamento di un'impresa, che siano rigorosamente formulate.Passare dallo studio di uno standard, ad applicarlo "veramente" in un contesto aziendale, non è semplice. I concetti e le definizioni che sembravano chiarissime, appaiono ... Read more

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Usando lo standard BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation) per la rappresentazione dei processi aziendali, è possibile creare delle rappresentazioni del modello di funzionamento di un'impresa, che siano rigorosamente formulate.Passare dallo studio di uno standard, ad applicarlo "veramente" in un contesto aziendale, non è semplice. I concetti e le definizioni che sembravano chiarissime, appaiono
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Scalable Data Analytics with Azure Data Explorer

Modern ways to query, analyze, and perform real-time data analysis on large volumes of data

by Jason Myerscough ...

Write efficient and powerful KQL queries to query and visualize your data and implement best practices to improve KQL execution performanceKey FeaturesApply Azure Data Explorer best practices to manage your data at scale and reduce KQL execution timeDiscover how to query and visualize your data using the powerful KQLManage cluster performance and monthly costs by understanding how to size your ADX ... Read more

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Write efficient and powerful KQL queries to query and visualize your data and implement best practices to improve KQL execution performanceKey FeaturesApply Azure Data Explorer best practices to manage your data at scale and reduce KQL execution timeDiscover how to query and visualize your data using the powerful KQLManage cluster performance and monthly costs by understanding how to size your ADX
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Exploring GPT-3

An unofficial first look at the general-purpose language processing API from OpenAI

by Steve Tingiris ...

Get started with GPT-3 and the OpenAI API for natural language processing using JavaScript and PythonKey FeaturesUnderstand the power of potential GPT-3 language models and the risks involvedExplore core GPT-3 use cases such as text generation, classification, and semantic search using engaging examplesPlan and prepare a GPT-3 application for the OpenAI review process required for publishing a ... Read more

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Get started with GPT-3 and the OpenAI API for natural language processing using JavaScript and PythonKey FeaturesUnderstand the power of potential GPT-3 language models and the risks involvedExplore core GPT-3 use cases such as text generation, classification, and semantic search using engaging examplesPlan and prepare a GPT-3 application for the OpenAI review process required for publishing a
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Artificial Media

Emerging Trends in Narratives, Education and Creative Practice

Edited by Nelson Zagalo, Damián Keller ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
A groundbreaking exploration of the evolving relationship between the fields of artificial intelligence and creativity studies, Artificial Media charts the course of a transformative path toward hybrid methodologies involving computing and human-centric approaches.Scholars and practitioners from leading research centers in South America, Asia and Europe delve into theoretical and philosophical ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

A groundbreaking exploration of the evolving relationship between the fields of artificial intelligence and creativity studies, Artificial Media charts the course of a transformative path toward hybrid methodologies involving computing and human-centric approaches.Scholars and practitioners from leading research centers in South America, Asia and Europe delve into theoretical and philosophical
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Mastering AI Game Development with Unreal: Unleash Creativity, Empower Gameplay, and Transform Player Experiences with Advanced AI Techniques in Unreal Engine

by Hrishikesh Andurlekar ...

Elevate your Unreal Engine skills with This Essential Guide to AI-Driven Game Development!Key Features● Comprehensive coverage of AI techniques and their Unreal Engine implementation● Practical hands-on exercises and real-world examples for seamless AI integration● Covers all important AI workflows in Unreal EngineBook DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving world of game development, integrating ... ... Read more

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Elevate your Unreal Engine skills with This Essential Guide to AI-Driven Game Development!Key Features● Comprehensive coverage of AI techniques and their Unreal Engine implementation● Practical hands-on exercises and real-world examples for seamless AI integration● Covers all important AI workflows in Unreal EngineBook DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving world of game development, integrating ...
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How to Use AI to Write Professional Emails in Under a Minute: A Practical Tutorial Guide

by siyabonga hadebe ...

Discover the power of Artificial Intelligence without needing coding skills! The Beginner's AI Blueprint is your ultimate guide to understanding and using AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more to save time, create digital products, and even start earning online.Inside, you'll learn how to:• Master AI tools in just hours• Use AI for content creation, business, and productivity• Create your ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the power of Artificial Intelligence without needing coding skills! The Beginner's AI Blueprint is your ultimate guide to understanding and using AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more to save time, create digital products, and even start earning online.Inside, you'll learn how to:• Master AI tools in just hours• Use AI for content creation, business, and productivity• Create your
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Learn Unity for Android Game Development

A Guide to Game Design, Development, and Marketing

by Adam Sinicki ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Get a thorough and practical introduction to Unity development for Android devices with no previous experience with game development needed. In this book, you'll go through every step from downloading and installing Unity and the Android SDK, to creating fully functional games. The bulk of Learn Unity for Android Game Development is a simple project to create a 2D platform game complete with ... Read more

$75.99 CAD

Get a thorough and practical introduction to Unity development for Android devices with no previous experience with game development needed. In this book, you'll go through every step from downloading and installing Unity and the Android SDK, to creating fully functional games. The bulk of Learn Unity for Android Game Development is a simple project to create a 2D platform game complete with
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The AI Handbook: A Practical Guide for Non-Experts

The AI Handbook, #1

by Bradley Barkhurst ...

Series Book 1 - The AI Handbook
The AI Handbook: A Practical Guide for Non-Experts 2025 EditionUnlock the secrets of Artificial Intelligence and prepare for the future with, The AI Handbook A Practical Guide for Non-Experts!Are you curious about AI but find it intimidating? Do you want to understand how AI is shaping our world without getting lost in complex jargon? Look no further! This groundbreaking book brings the ... Read more

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The AI Handbook: A Practical Guide for Non-Experts 2025 EditionUnlock the secrets of Artificial Intelligence and prepare for the future with, The AI Handbook A Practical Guide for Non-Experts!Are you curious about AI but find it intimidating? Do you want to understand how AI is shaping our world without getting lost in complex jargon? Look no further! This groundbreaking book brings the
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HCI International 2017 – Posters' Extended Abstracts

19th International Conference, HCI International 2017, Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 9–14, 2017, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set CCIS 713 and CCIS 714 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 19th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2017, held in Vancouver, BC, Canada, in July 2017.HCII 2017 received a total of 4340 submissions, of which 1228 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 177 papers presented in ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

The two-volume set CCIS 713 and CCIS 714 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 19th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2017, held in Vancouver, BC, Canada, in July 2017.HCII 2017 received a total of 4340 submissions, of which 1228 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 177 papers presented in
... Read more
Dataproc Cookbook

Running Spark and Hadoop Workloads in Google Cloud

by Narasimha Sadineni, Anuyogam Venkataraman ...

Want to build big data solutions in Google Cloud? Dataproc Cookbook is your hands-on guide to mastering Dataproc and the essential GCP fundamentals—like networking, security, monitoring, and cost optimization--that apply across Google Cloud services. Learn practical skills that not only fast-track your Dataproc expertise, but also help you succeed with a wide range of GCP technologies.Written by ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Want to build big data solutions in Google Cloud? Dataproc Cookbook is your hands-on guide to mastering Dataproc and the essential GCP fundamentals—like networking, security, monitoring, and cost optimization--that apply across Google Cloud services. Learn practical skills that not only fast-track your Dataproc expertise, but also help you succeed with a wide range of GCP technologies.Written by
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HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust

7th International Conference, HCI-CPT 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Abbas Moallem ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.Two volumes of the HCII 2025 proceedings are dedicated to this year’s edition of the HCI-CPT conference. The first volume focuses on topics related to Human ... Read more

$102.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.Two volumes of the HCII 2025 proceedings are dedicated to this year’s edition of the HCI-CPT conference. The first volume focuses on topics related to Human
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The Curious Case of Usable Privacy

Challenges, Solutions, and Prospects

by Simone Fischer-Hübner, Farzaneh Karegar ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book journeys through the labyrinth of usable privacy, a place where the interplay of privacy and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) reveals a myriad of challenges, solutions, and new possibilities. Establishing a solid understanding of usable privacy research, practices, and challenges, the book illuminates for readers the often shadowy corridors of such a multifaceted domain and offers ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book journeys through the labyrinth of usable privacy, a place where the interplay of privacy and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) reveals a myriad of challenges, solutions, and new possibilities. Establishing a solid understanding of usable privacy research, practices, and challenges, the book illuminates for readers the often shadowy corridors of such a multifaceted domain and offers
... Read more
Social Computing and Social Media

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

Edited by Adela Coman, Simona Vasilache ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place 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 5108 ... Read more

$153.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place 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 5108
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Knowledge Representation and Reasoning

by Ronald Brachman, Hector Levesque ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Artificial Intelligence
Knowledge representation is at the very core of a radical idea for understanding intelligence. Instead of trying to understand or build brains from the bottom up, its goal is to understand and build intelligent behavior from the top down, putting the focus on what an agent needs to know in order to behave intelligently, how this knowledge can be represented symbolically, and how automated ... Read more

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Knowledge representation is at the very core of a radical idea for understanding intelligence. Instead of trying to understand or build brains from the bottom up, its goal is to understand and build intelligent behavior from the top down, putting the focus on what an agent needs to know in order to behave intelligently, how this knowledge can be represented symbolically, and how automated
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Design, User Experience, and Usability

14th International Conference, DUXU 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Martin Schrepp ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This six-volume set LNCS 15794-15799 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully ... Read more

$102.99 CAD

This six-volume set LNCS 15794-15799 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully
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Risk Assessment and Management of Repetitive Movements and Exertions of Upper Limbs

Job Analysis, Ocra Risk Indicies, Prevention Strategies and Design Principles

by Daniela Colombini ...

Series Book 2 - Elsevier Ergonomics Book Series
In industrialised countries, musculo-skeletrical disorders of the upper limbs represent one of the commonest work-related diseases. All working activities habitually requiring repetitive upper limb movements and exertions represent a potential risk for these disorders under certain conditions. This practical manual provides a clear and detailed solution to the problem of assessing and consequently ... Read more

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In industrialised countries, musculo-skeletrical disorders of the upper limbs represent one of the commonest work-related diseases. All working activities habitually requiring repetitive upper limb movements and exertions represent a potential risk for these disorders under certain conditions. This practical manual provides a clear and detailed solution to the problem of assessing and consequently
... Read more
Building Your Own GPT: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Custom AI Models

by Peter Lengyel, Istvan Fuzesi ...

Unlock the secrets of AI and dive into the world of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) with this comprehensive beginner's guide. "Building Your Special GPT" takes you step-by-step through the process of creating your own custom GPT model, from understanding the fundamentals of AI and deep learning to hands-on implementation.Whether you're an aspiring data scientist, a developer, or simply ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Unlock the secrets of AI and dive into the world of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) with this comprehensive beginner's guide. "Building Your Special GPT" takes you step-by-step through the process of creating your own custom GPT model, from understanding the fundamentals of AI and deep learning to hands-on implementation.Whether you're an aspiring data scientist, a developer, or simply
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UX Writing Essentials: A Simple Guide for All

by Atila Velo ...

UX Writing Essentials - A Simple Guide for All was created for both newcomers and experienced professionals in design, product design, user experience, app development, and user interface. Whether you're deeply involved in digital products or exploring this field for the first time, this book offers clear, practical guidance to improve your UX Writing and Content Design skills.Through ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

UX Writing Essentials - A Simple Guide for All was created for both newcomers and experienced professionals in design, product design, user experience, app development, and user interface. Whether you're deeply involved in digital products or exploring this field for the first time, this book offers clear, practical guidance to improve your UX Writing and Content Design skills.Through
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MongoDB for Jobseekers

Reach new heights in your career with MongoDB (English Edition)

by Justin Jenkins ...

MongoDB for Jobseekers serves as the ultimate companion, providing assistance and support throughout your entire MongoDB learning journey. Whether you are an experienced professional exploring new career paths or an aspiring jobseeker looking to enhance your opportunities, this comprehensive guide is specifically designed to cater to your needs. From the basics to advanced concepts, MongoDB for ... Read more

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MongoDB for Jobseekers serves as the ultimate companion, providing assistance and support throughout your entire MongoDB learning journey. Whether you are an experienced professional exploring new career paths or an aspiring jobseeker looking to enhance your opportunities, this comprehensive guide is specifically designed to cater to your needs. From the basics to advanced concepts, MongoDB for
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