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Building on Smart Cities Skills and Competences

Human factors affecting smart cities development

Edited by Panos Fitsilis ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides insights on skills required to achieve success in smart cities from a variety of industry and human factors perspectives. It emphasizes the balance between learning skills, technical skills, and domain-specific skills in these industries, with special emphasis given to innovative software development models. The authors note that digital transformation requires complementary ... Read more

$166.49 CAD

This book provides insights on skills required to achieve success in smart cities from a variety of industry and human factors perspectives. It emphasizes the balance between learning skills, technical skills, and domain-specific skills in these industries, with special emphasis given to innovative software development models. The authors note that digital transformation requires complementary
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Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment

9th International Conference, INTETAIN 2017, Funchal, Portugal, June 20-22, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Yoram Chisik, Jussi Holopainen, Rilla Khaled, José Luis Silva, Paula Alexandra Silva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and ... Read more

$51.29 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and
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Getting Structured Data from the Internet

Running Web Crawlers/Scrapers on a Big Data Production Scale

by Jay M. Patel ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
Utilize web scraping at scale to quickly get unlimited amounts of free data available on the web into a structured format. This book teaches you to use Python scripts to crawl through websites at scale and scrape data from HTML and JavaScript-enabled pages and convert it into structured data formats such as CSV, Excel, JSON, or load it into a SQL database of your choice.This book goes beyond the ... Read more

$75.49 CAD

Utilize web scraping at scale to quickly get unlimited amounts of free data available on the web into a structured format. This book teaches you to use Python scripts to crawl through websites at scale and scrape data from HTML and JavaScript-enabled pages and convert it into structured data formats such as CSV, Excel, JSON, or load it into a SQL database of your choice.This book goes beyond the
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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction

17th International Conference, UAHCI 2023, Held as Part of the 25th HCI International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2023, held as part of the 25th International Conference, HCI International 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, during July 23-28, 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2023, held as part of the 25th International Conference, HCI International 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, during July 23-28, 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from
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Digital Literacy and Socio-Cultural Acceptance of ICT in Developing Countries

Edited by Emmanuel Eilu, Rehema Baguma, John Soren Pettersson, Ganesh D. Bhutkar ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book discusses the role of human computer interaction (HCI) design in fostering digital literacy and promoting socio-cultural acceptance and usage of the latest ICT innovations in developing countries. The book presents techniques, theories, case studies, and methodologies in HCI design approaches that have been used to foster digital literacy, break the socio-cultural barriers to ICT ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book discusses the role of human computer interaction (HCI) design in fostering digital literacy and promoting socio-cultural acceptance and usage of the latest ICT innovations in developing countries. The book presents techniques, theories, case studies, and methodologies in HCI design approaches that have been used to foster digital literacy, break the socio-cultural barriers to ICT
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Human-Robot Body Experience

by Philipp Beckerle ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This monograph presents innovative research regarding the body experience of human individuals who are using assistive robotic devices such as wearable robots or teleoperation systems. The focus is set on human-in-the-loop experiments that help to empirically evaluate how users experience devices. Moreover, these experiments allow for further examination of the underlying mechanisms of body ... Read more

$192.19 CAD

This monograph presents innovative research regarding the body experience of human individuals who are using assistive robotic devices such as wearable robots or teleoperation systems. The focus is set on human-in-the-loop experiments that help to empirically evaluate how users experience devices. Moreover, these experiments allow for further examination of the underlying mechanisms of body
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High Performance Computing

37th International Conference, ISC High Performance 2022, Hamburg, Germany, May 29 – June 2, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Ana-Lucia Varbanescu, Abhinav Bhatele, Piotr Luszczek, Baboulin Marc ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 37th International Conference on High Performance Computing, ISC High Performance 2022, held in Hamburg, Germany, during May 29 – June 2, 2022.The 18 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. The papers are categorized into the following topical sub-headings: Architecture, Networks, and Storage; Machine ... Read more

$102.49 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 37th International Conference on High Performance Computing, ISC High Performance 2022, held in Hamburg, Germany, during May 29 – June 2, 2022.The 18 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. The papers are categorized into the following topical sub-headings: Architecture, Networks, and Storage; Machine
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Culture and Computing

10th International Conference, C&C 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26 – July 1, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Matthias Rauterberg ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Culture and Computing, C&C 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The C&C 2022 proceedings ... Read more

$102.49 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Culture and Computing, C&C 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The C&C 2022 proceedings
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HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust

4th International Conference, HCI-CPT 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26 – July 1, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Abbas Moallem ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, HCI-CPT 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, HCI-CPT 2022, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which was held virtually in June/July 2022.The total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5487 submissions.The
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Knowledge Science – Fallstudien

Wie mit Künstlicher Intelligenz die Wissenssicherung und -nutzung im Unternehmen unterstützt wird

Edited by Carsten Lanquillon, Sigurd Schacht ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Der Arbeitsplatz der Zukunft wird immer stärker durch die Wissensarbeit geprägt. Knowledge Science beschäftigt sich mit Konzepten, Methoden und Prozessen zur systematischen Erzeugung, Extraktion, Speicherung und Bereitstellung von Wissen zur Lösung von Problemen und lässt sich somit dem Wissensmanagement zuordnen. Kognitive Assistenten sorgen dafür, das richtige Wissen zur richtigen Zeit in der ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

Der Arbeitsplatz der Zukunft wird immer stärker durch die Wissensarbeit geprägt. Knowledge Science beschäftigt sich mit Konzepten, Methoden und Prozessen zur systematischen Erzeugung, Extraktion, Speicherung und Bereitstellung von Wissen zur Lösung von Problemen und lässt sich somit dem Wissensmanagement zuordnen. Kognitive Assistenten sorgen dafür, das richtige Wissen zur richtigen Zeit in der
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C++ Game Development By Example

Learn to build games and graphics with SFML, OpenGL, and Vulkan using C++ programming

by Siddharth Shekar ...

Explore modern game programming and rendering techniques to build games using C++ programming language and its popular librariesKey FeaturesLearn how you can build basic 2D and complex 3D games with C++Understand shadows, texturing, lighting, and rendering in 3D game development using OpenGLUncover modern graphics programming techniques and GPU compute methods using the Vulkan APIBook ... Read more

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Explore modern game programming and rendering techniques to build games using C++ programming language and its popular librariesKey FeaturesLearn how you can build basic 2D and complex 3D games with C++Understand shadows, texturing, lighting, and rendering in 3D game development using OpenGLUncover modern graphics programming techniques and GPU compute methods using the Vulkan APIBook
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Open Source AI

by Adam Smith ...

In this groundbreaking book, renowned AI expert Adam Smith delves into the world of open-source artificial intelligence and its transformative potential for our society. Open Source AI: Exploring the Boundaries of Collaboration is an enlightening exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence and the power of open-source principles.Adam Smith, an authoritative figure in the field ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking book, renowned AI expert Adam Smith delves into the world of open-source artificial intelligence and its transformative potential for our society. Open Source AI: Exploring the Boundaries of Collaboration is an enlightening exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence and the power of open-source principles.Adam Smith, an authoritative figure in the field
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The Future Is Here with AI

by Shivani ...

Step into the future with The Future Is Here with AI — your ultimate guide to understanding, using, and profiting from Artificial Intelligence.This beginner-friendly eBook breaks down complex AI concepts into simple, actionable steps. You'll discover how to use tools like ChatGPT, Canva, Midjourney, Pika Labs, and more to save time, boost productivity, and even start earning online.Inside, you'll ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the future with The Future Is Here with AI — your ultimate guide to understanding, using, and profiting from Artificial Intelligence.This beginner-friendly eBook breaks down complex AI concepts into simple, actionable steps. You'll discover how to use tools like ChatGPT, Canva, Midjourney, Pika Labs, and more to save time, boost productivity, and even start earning online.Inside, you'll
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Het Handboek tegen AI-Rommeltekst

by Connor Hayes ...

"Klinkt alsof AI het heeft geschreven" werd een belediging. Dit boek is de oplossing – niet door minder AI te gebruiken, maar door haar anders te gebruiken.Je gebruikt al AI voor bijschriften, e-mails, scripts, offertes. Iedereen in je feed doet dat ook. Dat is het echte probleem: niet dat AI slecht schrijft, maar dat alles hetzelfde begint te klinken dezelfde opeenstapelingen van ... Read more

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"Klinkt alsof AI het heeft geschreven" werd een belediging. Dit boek is de oplossing – niet door minder AI te gebruiken, maar door haar anders te gebruiken.Je gebruikt al AI voor bijschriften, e-mails, scripts, offertes. Iedereen in je feed doet dat ook. Dat is het echte probleem: niet dat AI slecht schrijft, maar dat alles hetzelfde begint te klinken dezelfde opeenstapelingen van
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Blender 2D动画制作从入门到精通

by 李君豪 ...

Blender 是一款功能强大、免费且开源的图形图像软件，它集成了建模、动画、材质设计、渲染、音频处理及视频剪辑等功能，为动画短片的制作提供了一站式解决方案。本书专注于指导读者利用 Blender 进行二维动画制作，深入剖析其在蜡笔模式下的各类工具、修改器及视觉特效工具。 ... Read more

$20.62 CAD

Blender 是一款功能强大、免费且开源的图形图像软件，它集成了建模、动画、材质设计、渲染、音频处理及视频剪辑等功能，为动画短片的制作提供了一站式解决方案。本书专注于指导读者利用 Blender 进行二维动画制作，深入剖析其在蜡笔模式下的各类工具、修改器及视觉特效工具。
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Human-Computer Interaction

11th Iberoamerican Workshop, HCI-COLLAB 2025, Zacatecas, Mexico, May 7–9, 2025, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Huizilopoztli Luna-García, Vanessa Agredo-Delgado, Pablo H. Ruiz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 11th Iberoamerican Workshop on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI-COLLAB 2025, in Zacatecas, Mexico, in May 7–9, 2025.The 23 full papers included in this volume were carefully selected and reviewed from 105 submissions. They reflect the thematic and methodological diversity of contemporary HCI, encompassing areas such as multimodal interaction, ... Read more

$108.89 CAD

This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 11th Iberoamerican Workshop on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI-COLLAB 2025, in Zacatecas, Mexico, in May 7–9, 2025.The 23 full papers included in this volume were carefully selected and reviewed from 105 submissions. They reflect the thematic and methodological diversity of contemporary HCI, encompassing areas such as multimodal interaction,
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Magic Data

Harnessing the Power of Algorithms and Structures. Part 1

by Chuck Sherman ...

Series Book 1 - Magic Data
Are you ready to dive deep into the world of data structures and algorithms? Whether you're a novice programmer or an experienced developer, "Magic Data: Harnessing the Power of Algorithms and Structures" is your roadmap to mastering the essential building blocks of computer science.In this comprehensive book, you'll embark on a journey that demystifies the intricate realm of data structures and ... Read more

$5.50 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to dive deep into the world of data structures and algorithms? Whether you're a novice programmer or an experienced developer, "Magic Data: Harnessing the Power of Algorithms and Structures" is your roadmap to mastering the essential building blocks of computer science.In this comprehensive book, you'll embark on a journey that demystifies the intricate realm of data structures and
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Modelling Business Information

Entity relationship and class modelling for Business Analysts

by Keith Gordon ...

It is almost universally accepted that requirements documents for new or enhanced IT systems by business analysts should include a ‘data model’ to represent the information that has to be handled by the system. Starting from first principles, this book will help business analysts to develop the skills required to construct data models through comprehensive coverage of entity relationship and class ... Read more

$52.29 CAD

It is almost universally accepted that requirements documents for new or enhanced IT systems by business analysts should include a ‘data model’ to represent the information that has to be handled by the system. Starting from first principles, this book will help business analysts to develop the skills required to construct data models through comprehensive coverage of entity relationship and class
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Health informatics

Improving patient care

Edited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT ...

Health informatics (HI) and technology play a major role in health care including empowering patients, shortening waiting lists and improving treatment efficiency. This ebook contains a range of material by HI experts on the latest developments. It includes articles on robotic surgery, on how technology can support people in their own homes, and on how electronic systems can help reduce risk of ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Health informatics (HI) and technology play a major role in health care including empowering patients, shortening waiting lists and improving treatment efficiency. This ebook contains a range of material by HI experts on the latest developments. It includes articles on robotic surgery, on how technology can support people in their own homes, and on how electronic systems can help reduce risk of
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Natural Language Processing

Unveiling the Language of Machines. Exploring Natural Language Processing (NLP)

by Chuck Sherman ...

Language—the fundamental bridge connecting humanity's thoughts, emotions, and stories—has embarked on an extraordinary journey. In "Unveiling the Language of Machines: Exploring Natural Language Processing (NLP)," readers are invited to traverse the intricate landscapes where words and algorithms converge, reshaping the boundaries of communication and creativity.This immersive exploration delves ... Read more

$5.50 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Language—the fundamental bridge connecting humanity's thoughts, emotions, and stories—has embarked on an extraordinary journey. In "Unveiling the Language of Machines: Exploring Natural Language Processing (NLP)," readers are invited to traverse the intricate landscapes where words and algorithms converge, reshaping the boundaries of communication and creativity.This immersive exploration delves
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Machines in Minds

Expressing Digital Rationality within the Space of Reasons

by Yaoli Du ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book offers a novel and systematic inquiry into the deep connection between AI and rational agency. By linking the inferentialist approach to the mind with current discussions about semantic technologies and AI, it describes a normative shift for understanding how machines and minds stand in relation to each other. It reveals why this shift is necessary for achieving AI by tracing the key ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

This book offers a novel and systematic inquiry into the deep connection between AI and rational agency. By linking the inferentialist approach to the mind with current discussions about semantic technologies and AI, it describes a normative shift for understanding how machines and minds stand in relation to each other. It reveals why this shift is necessary for achieving AI by tracing the key
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Improving Technology Through Ethics

Edited by Simona Chiodo, David Kaiser, Julie Shah, Paolo Volonté ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book deals with the ethics of technology and addresses specific ethical problems related to some emerging technologies, mainly in the field of computer science (from machine learning models to extracting value from data to human–robot interaction). The contributions are authored mainly by scholars in ICT and other engineering fields who reflect on ethical and societal issues emerging from ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book deals with the ethics of technology and addresses specific ethical problems related to some emerging technologies, mainly in the field of computer science (from machine learning models to extracting value from data to human–robot interaction). The contributions are authored mainly by scholars in ICT and other engineering fields who reflect on ethical and societal issues emerging from
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Data Science Algorithms in a Week

Top 7 algorithms for scientific computing, data analysis, and machine learning

by David Natingga ...

Build a strong foundation of machine learning algorithms in 7 daysKey FeaturesUse Python and its wide array of machine learning libraries to build predictive modelsLearn the basics of the 7 most widely used machine learning algorithms within a weekKnow when and where to apply data science algorithms using this guideBook DescriptionMachine learning applications are highly automated and self ... Read more

$37.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build a strong foundation of machine learning algorithms in 7 daysKey FeaturesUse Python and its wide array of machine learning libraries to build predictive modelsLearn the basics of the 7 most widely used machine learning algorithms within a weekKnow when and where to apply data science algorithms using this guideBook DescriptionMachine learning applications are highly automated and self
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Hyperautomation with Generative AI

Learn how Hyperautomation and Generative AI can help you transform your business and create new value (English Edition)

by Navdeep Singh Gill, Dr. Jagreet Kaur, Suryakant ...

Hyperautomation and Generative AI, when combined, can create powerful new capabilities for businesses. If you are a business leader looking to improve your productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction by adopting hyperautomation and generative AI technologies, then this book is for you. This book provides an introduction to hyperautomation, highlighting its key components and providing ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hyperautomation and Generative AI, when combined, can create powerful new capabilities for businesses. If you are a business leader looking to improve your productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction by adopting hyperautomation and generative AI technologies, then this book is for you. This book provides an introduction to hyperautomation, highlighting its key components and providing
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