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Enterprise Information Systems

18th International Conference, ICEIS 2016, Rome, Italy, April 25–28, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Slimane Hammoudi, Leszek A. Maciaszek, Michele M. Missikoff, Olivier Camp, José Cordeiro ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 18th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2016, held in Rome, Italy, in April 2016.The 23 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 257 submissions to ICEIS 2016. The volume also contains one invited talk in full paper length. The papers selected to be included in this ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 18th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2016, held in Rome, Italy, in April 2016.The 23 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 257 submissions to ICEIS 2016. The volume also contains one invited talk in full paper length. The papers selected to be included in this
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Home Informatics and Telematics

Information, Technology and Society

Edited by Andy Sloane, Felix van Rijn ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This volume is composed of the best papers submitted to the HOIT2000 conference held in Wolverhampton, U. K. in June 2000. The conference, entitled "IT at home: Virtual influences on everyday life", and the papers reflect the wide variety of these influences that are coming to bear on our everyday experience, be it through the increasing use of computers or the rapid development of new ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

This volume is composed of the best papers submitted to the HOIT2000 conference held in Wolverhampton, U. K. in June 2000. The conference, entitled "IT at home: Virtual influences on everyday life", and the papers reflect the wide variety of these influences that are coming to bear on our everyday experience, be it through the increasing use of computers or the rapid development of new
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Augmented Reality Art

From an Emerging Technology to a Novel Creative Medium

Edited by Vladimir Geroimenko ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This is the second edition of the first ever book to explore the exciting new field of augmented reality art and its enabling technologies. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and contains 5 new chapters. As well as investigating augmented reality as a novel artistic medium the book covers cultural, social, spatial and cognitive facets of augmented reality art.Intended as a ... Read more

$166.99 CAD

This is the second edition of the first ever book to explore the exciting new field of augmented reality art and its enabling technologies. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and contains 5 new chapters. As well as investigating augmented reality as a novel artistic medium the book covers cultural, social, spatial and cognitive facets of augmented reality art.Intended as a
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EuroWordNet: A multilingual database with lexical semantic networks

Edited by Piek Vossen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book describes the main objective of EuroWordNet, which is the building of a multilingual database with lexical semantic networks or wordnets for several European languages. Each wordnet in the database represents a language-specific structure due to the unique lexicalization of concepts in languages. The concepts are inter-linked via a separate Inter-Lingual-Index, where equivalent concepts ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book describes the main objective of EuroWordNet, which is the building of a multilingual database with lexical semantic networks or wordnets for several European languages. Each wordnet in the database represents a language-specific structure due to the unique lexicalization of concepts in languages. The concepts are inter-linked via a separate Inter-Lingual-Index, where equivalent concepts
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Learn to Program with C

by Noel Kalicharan ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This book teaches computer programming to the complete beginner using the native C language. As such, it assumes you have no knowledge whatsoever about programming. The main goal of this book is to teach fundamental programming principles using C, one of the most widely used programming languages in the world today.We discuss only those features and statements in C that are necessary to achieve ... Read more

$68.99 CAD

This book teaches computer programming to the complete beginner using the native C language. As such, it assumes you have no knowledge whatsoever about programming. The main goal of this book is to teach fundamental programming principles using C, one of the most widely used programming languages in the world today.We discuss only those features and statements in C that are necessary to achieve
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Knowledge Management in the SocioTechnical World

The Graffiti Continues

Edited by Elayne Coakes, Dianne Willis, Steve Clarke ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
$115.99 CAD
Essentials of Constraint Programming

by Thom Frühwirth, Slim Abdennadher ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The use of constraints had its scientific and commercial breakthrough in the 1990s. Programming with constraints makes it possible to model and specify problems with uncertain, incomplete information and to solve combi natorial problems, as they are abundant in industry and commerce, such as scheduling, planning, transportation, resource allocation, layout, design, and analysis. This book is a ... Read more

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The use of constraints had its scientific and commercial breakthrough in the 1990s. Programming with constraints makes it possible to model and specify problems with uncertain, incomplete information and to solve combi natorial problems, as they are abundant in industry and commerce, such as scheduling, planning, transportation, resource allocation, layout, design, and analysis. This book is a
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Reputation in Artificial Societies

Social Beliefs for Social Order

by Rosaria Conte, Mario Paolucci ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Reputation In Artificial Societies discusses the role of reputation in the achievement of social order. The book proposes that reputation is an agent property that results from transmission of beliefs about how the agents are evaluated with regard to a socially desirable conduct. This desirable conduct represents one or another of the solutions to the problem of social order and may consist of ... Read more

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Reputation In Artificial Societies discusses the role of reputation in the achievement of social order. The book proposes that reputation is an agent property that results from transmission of beliefs about how the agents are evaluated with regard to a socially desirable conduct. This desirable conduct represents one or another of the solutions to the problem of social order and may consist of
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Advances in Usability, User Experience, Wearable and Assistive Technology

Proceedings of the AHFE 2021 Virtual Conferences on Usability and User Experience, Human Factors and Wearable Technologies, Human Factors in Virtual Environments and Game Design, and Human Factors and Assistive Technology, July 25-29, 2021, USA

Edited by Tareq Z. Ahram, Christianne S. Falcão ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book addresses emerging issues in usability, interface design, human–computer interaction, user experience and assistive technology. It highlights research aimed at understanding human interactions with products, services and systems and focuses on finding effective approaches for improving the user experience. It also discusses key issues in designing and providing assistive devices and ... Read more

$344.99 CAD

This book addresses emerging issues in usability, interface design, human–computer interaction, user experience and assistive technology. It highlights research aimed at understanding human interactions with products, services and systems and focuses on finding effective approaches for improving the user experience. It also discusses key issues in designing and providing assistive devices and
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part IX

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series Book 9 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision;
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

7th International Conference, CHIRA 2023, Rome, Italy, November 16–17, 2023, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
These 2 volumes constitute the selected papers of the 7th International Conference, CHIRA 2023, held Rome, Italy, during November 16–17, 2023.The 14 full papers and the 29 short papers presented in these books were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers selected contribute to the advancement of research and practical applications of human-technology and human-computer ... Read more

$102.99 CAD

These 2 volumes constitute the selected papers of the 7th International Conference, CHIRA 2023, held Rome, Italy, during November 16–17, 2023.The 14 full papers and the 29 short papers presented in these books were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers selected contribute to the advancement of research and practical applications of human-technology and human-computer
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Build Mobile Apps with Ionic 4 and Firebase

Hybrid Mobile App Development

by Fu Cheng ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Leverage your existing web development skills to learn the whole cycle of hybrid mobile app development. This edition is fully updated with the changes in Ionic 4, including Stencil, a new framework based on the web components standard. It explains Ionic and Firebase in detail, including how to create hybrid mobile apps using using React and Vue, and run those apps in an internal browser using a ... Read more

$80.99 CAD

Leverage your existing web development skills to learn the whole cycle of hybrid mobile app development. This edition is fully updated with the changes in Ionic 4, including Stencil, a new framework based on the web components standard. It explains Ionic and Firebase in detail, including how to create hybrid mobile apps using using React and Vue, and run those apps in an internal browser using a
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vSphere Victory: From Virtual Rookie to ESXi Executioner

by Scott Markham ...

Ready to break free from the grind of clicking around vCenter like it's a Minesweeper game gone wrong? vSphere Victory: From Virtual Rookie to ESXi Executioner is your ultimate guide to mastering virtualization without the boring lectures, sleepless troubleshooting sessions, or soul-crushing Google loops. Whether you're a total newbie staring down your first ESXi install or a battle-worn sysadmin ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ready to break free from the grind of clicking around vCenter like it's a Minesweeper game gone wrong? vSphere Victory: From Virtual Rookie to ESXi Executioner is your ultimate guide to mastering virtualization without the boring lectures, sleepless troubleshooting sessions, or soul-crushing Google loops. Whether you're a total newbie staring down your first ESXi install or a battle-worn sysadmin
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; ... Read more

$102.99 CAD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision;
... Read more
Mastering ChatGPT: Unlock the Power of AI for Enhanced Communication and Relationships

English

by Vasyl Kolomiiets ...

Series series English
Unveil the potential of ChatGPT with this comprehensive ebook, designed to empower your communication skills, forge stronger relationships, and explore the captivating world of AI-driven language models. Delve into the GPT-4 architecture, uncover practical applications, and learn how to make the most of ChatGPT across various domains. By the end of the ebook, you'll have a profound understanding ... Read more

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Unveil the potential of ChatGPT with this comprehensive ebook, designed to empower your communication skills, forge stronger relationships, and explore the captivating world of AI-driven language models. Delve into the GPT-4 architecture, uncover practical applications, and learn how to make the most of ChatGPT across various domains. By the end of the ebook, you'll have a profound understanding
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HCI International 2025 – Late Breaking Papers

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

Edited by Brian K. Smith, Marcela Borge, Robert A. Sottilare, Jessica Schwarz ...

Series Book 14 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 16-volume set LNCS 16331–16346 constitutes late breaking papers from the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.439 papers and 104 posters were included in the volumes of the proceedings published after the conference, as “Late Breaking Work”.The papers were organized in topical sections as ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The 16-volume set LNCS 16331–16346 constitutes late breaking papers from the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.439 papers and 104 posters were included in the volumes of the proceedings published after the conference, as “Late Breaking Work”.The papers were organized in topical sections as
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Collaborations in Creativity

Exploring Human and Human-Computer Interactions

Edited by Nathalie Bonnardel ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This edited book explores the nature of creative activities using the seven C’s of creativity framework, with a focus on collaboration. Addressing both Human-Human collaboration and Human-Computer collaboration with different technologies, it explores the relationships and constraints involved in collaborations amongst individuals, teams, and organizations, and offers valuable insights into the ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This edited book explores the nature of creative activities using the seven C’s of creativity framework, with a focus on collaboration. Addressing both Human-Human collaboration and Human-Computer collaboration with different technologies, it explores the relationships and constraints involved in collaborations amongst individuals, teams, and organizations, and offers valuable insights into the
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Foundations of Large-Scale Multimedia Information Management and Retrieval

Mathematics of Perception

by Edward Y. Chang ...

"Foundations of Large-Scale Multimedia Information Management and Retrieval: Mathematics of Perception"covers knowledge representation and semantic analysis of multimedia data and scalability in signal extraction, data mining, and indexing. The book is divided into two parts: Part I - Knowledge Representation and Semantic Analysis focuses on the key components of mathematics of perception as it ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

"Foundations of Large-Scale Multimedia Information Management and Retrieval: Mathematics of Perception"covers knowledge representation and semantic analysis of multimedia data and scalability in signal extraction, data mining, and indexing. The book is divided into two parts: Part I - Knowledge Representation and Semantic Analysis focuses on the key components of mathematics of perception as it
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Computers and Education in the 21st Century

Edited by Manuel Ortega, José Bravo ...

ConieD is the biannual Congress on Computers in Education, organised by the Spanish Association for the Development of Computers in Education (ADIE). The last Congress, held in Puertollano (Ciudad Real), brought together researchers in different areas, ranging from web applications, educational environments, or Human-Computer Interaction to Artificial Intelligence in Education. The common ... Read more

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ConieD is the biannual Congress on Computers in Education, organised by the Spanish Association for the Development of Computers in Education (ADIE). The last Congress, held in Puertollano (Ciudad Real), brought together researchers in different areas, ranging from web applications, educational environments, or Human-Computer Interaction to Artificial Intelligence in Education. The common
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The Hybrid Call Center OS — AI Call-Center Growth Blueprint — From First Ring to Revenue

by Alex Strange ...

Build a call center that scales on purpose—human + AI, one calm week at a time.If your floor swings from "all lines busy" to "where did the leads go?", you don't need another silver-bullet script—you need an operating system. The Hybrid Call Center OS gives leaders, WFM pros, and pathway engineers a complete, battle-tested rhythm for running a mixed team of agents and automation.What you'll ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build a call center that scales on purpose—human + AI, one calm week at a time.If your floor swings from "all lines busy" to "where did the leads go?", you don't need another silver-bullet script—you need an operating system. The Hybrid Call Center OS gives leaders, WFM pros, and pathway engineers a complete, battle-tested rhythm for running a mixed team of agents and automation.What you'll
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Product-Focused Software Process Improvement

20th International Conference, PROFES 2019, Barcelona, Spain, November 27–29, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Xavier Franch, Tomi Männistö, Silverio Martínez-Fernández ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2019, held in Barcelona, Spain, in November 2019.The 24 revised full papers 4 industry papers, and 11 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 104 submissions. The papers cover a broad range of topics related to professional software ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2019, held in Barcelona, Spain, in November 2019.The 24 revised full papers 4 industry papers, and 11 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 104 submissions. The papers cover a broad range of topics related to professional software
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The Essential Guide to Prompt Engineering

Key Principles, Techniques, Challenges, and Security Risks

by Vladimir Geroimenko ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to mastering the entire spectrum of prompt engineering, from fundamental concepts to pro-level techniques and essential security considerations. Filled with practical examples and detailed explanations, it delivers actionable knowledge that can be directly applied to AI projects. The guide includes dedicated chapters on key challenges and ... Read more

$70.99 CAD

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to mastering the entire spectrum of prompt engineering, from fundamental concepts to pro-level techniques and essential security considerations. Filled with practical examples and detailed explanations, it delivers actionable knowledge that can be directly applied to AI projects. The guide includes dedicated chapters on key challenges and
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HCI International 2025 – Late Breaking Papers

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

Edited by Pei-Luen Patrick Rau, Heidi Krömker ...

Series Book 6 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 16-volume set LNCS 16331–16346 constitutes late breaking papers from the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.A total of 7972 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and government agencies from 92 countries submitted contributions. 1430 papers and 355 posters (as short ... Read more

$102.99 CAD

The 16-volume set LNCS 16331–16346 constitutes late breaking papers from the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.A total of 7972 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and government agencies from 92 countries submitted contributions. 1430 papers and 355 posters (as short
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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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