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Linked Data

A Geographic Perspective

by Glen Hart, Catherine Dolbear ...

Linked Data opens up structured data from databases to be searched and queried via the web, and a geographic element is increasingly being used to link to those data. This book helps you understand how to organize and describe data that includes geographic content and how to publish it as Linked Data for the Semantic Web, as well as explaining the benefits of doing so. In easy-to-understand terms, ... Read more

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Linked Data opens up structured data from databases to be searched and queried via the web, and a geographic element is increasingly being used to link to those data. This book helps you understand how to organize and describe data that includes geographic content and how to publish it as Linked Data for the Semantic Web, as well as explaining the benefits of doing so. In easy-to-understand terms,
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Hamshack Raspberry Pi

How to Use the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio Activities

by James Baughn K9E0H ...

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios.
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Mastering Xamarin.Forms

Build rich, maintainable, multi-platform, native mobile apps with Xamarin.Forms

by Ed Snider ...

Create high-quality multi-platform native apps with Xamarin.FormsKey FeaturesPacked with real-world scenarios and solutions to help you build professional grade mobile apps with Xamarin.FormsBuild an effective mobile app architecture with the Xamarin.Forms toolkitMaximize the overall quality of your Xamarin.Forms appsBook DescriptionDiscover how to extend and build upon the components of the ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create high-quality multi-platform native apps with Xamarin.FormsKey FeaturesPacked with real-world scenarios and solutions to help you build professional grade mobile apps with Xamarin.FormsBuild an effective mobile app architecture with the Xamarin.Forms toolkitMaximize the overall quality of your Xamarin.Forms appsBook DescriptionDiscover how to extend and build upon the components of the
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Advanced Guide to Python 3 Programming

by John Hunt ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Advanced Guide to Python 3 Programming delves deeply into a host of subjects that you need to understand if you are to develop sophisticated real-world programs. Each topic is preceded by an introduction followed by more advanced topics, along with numerous examples, that take you to an advanced level.There are nine different sections within the book covering Computer Graphics(including GUIs), ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Advanced Guide to Python 3 Programming delves deeply into a host of subjects that you need to understand if you are to develop sophisticated real-world programs. Each topic is preceded by an introduction followed by more advanced topics, along with numerous examples, that take you to an advanced level.There are nine different sections within the book covering Computer Graphics(including GUIs),
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Data Science on the Google Cloud Platform

Implementing End-to-End Real-Time Data Pipelines: From Ingest to Machine Learning

by Valliappa Lakshmanan ...

Learn how easy it is to apply sophisticated statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems when you build using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on guide shows data engineers and data scientists how to implement an end-to-end data pipeline with cloud native tools on GCP.Throughout this updated second edition, you'll work through a sample business decision by employing a ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Learn how easy it is to apply sophisticated statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems when you build using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on guide shows data engineers and data scientists how to implement an end-to-end data pipeline with cloud native tools on GCP.Throughout this updated second edition, you'll work through a sample business decision by employing a
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Java Database Best Practices

Persistence Models and Techniques for Java Database Programming

by George Reese ...

When creating complex Java enterprise applications, do you spend a lot of time thumbing through a myriad of books and other resources searching for what you hope will be the API that's right for the project at hand?Java Database Best Practices rescues you from having to wade through books on each of the various APIs before figuring out which method to use! This comprehensive guide introduces each ... Read more

$23.99 USD

When creating complex Java enterprise applications, do you spend a lot of time thumbing through a myriad of books and other resources searching for what you hope will be the API that's right for the project at hand?Java Database Best Practices rescues you from having to wade through books on each of the various APIs before figuring out which method to use! This comprehensive guide introduces each
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Going Text: Mastering the Command Line

by Brian Schell ...

Windows. MacOS. Gnome. GUIs (Graphical user interfaces) have been the mainstay of home and office computers for nearly 25 years. Before that there were DOS and the Unix command lines. For most users, the mouse and the attractive, colorful user interfaces offered were more intuitive and easier to learn that the cryptic keyboard commands needed to do most tasks on text-based interfaces. For most ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Windows. MacOS. Gnome. GUIs (Graphical user interfaces) have been the mainstay of home and office computers for nearly 25 years. Before that there were DOS and the Unix command lines. For most users, the mouse and the attractive, colorful user interfaces offered were more intuitive and easier to learn that the cryptic keyboard commands needed to do most tasks on text-based interfaces. For most
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Learn PHP 7

Object Oriented Modular Programming using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, JSON, and MySQL

by Steve Prettyman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This new book on PHP 7 introduces writing solid, secure, object-oriented code in the new PHP 7: you will create a complete three-tier application using a natural process of building and testing modules within each tier. This practical approach teaches you about app development and introduces PHP features when they are actually needed rather than providing you with abstract theory and contrived ... Read more

$40.99 USD

This new book on PHP 7 introduces writing solid, secure, object-oriented code in the new PHP 7: you will create a complete three-tier application using a natural process of building and testing modules within each tier. This practical approach teaches you about app development and introduces PHP features when they are actually needed rather than providing you with abstract theory and contrived
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Pro React

by Cassio de Sousa Antonio ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Pro React teaches you how to successfully structure increasingly complex front-end applications and interfaces. This book explores the React library in depth, as well as detailing additional tools and libraries in the React ecosystem, enabling you to create complete, complex applications.You will learn how to use React completely, and learn best practices for creating interfaces in a composable ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Pro React teaches you how to successfully structure increasingly complex front-end applications and interfaces. This book explores the React library in depth, as well as detailing additional tools and libraries in the React ecosystem, enabling you to create complete, complex applications.You will learn how to use React completely, and learn best practices for creating interfaces in a composable
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Collective Artificial Intelligence

by Diego Sonvico ...

Dear readers,Welcome to this book on collective artificial intelligence, an exciting topic of great relevance in today's world. In this book, we will explore the concepts, applications, and challenges of collective artificial intelligence, a form of intelligence that arises from the interaction and collaboration of multiple intelligent agents, whether humans, machines, or both. The intention is to ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dear readers,Welcome to this book on collective artificial intelligence, an exciting topic of great relevance in today's world. In this book, we will explore the concepts, applications, and challenges of collective artificial intelligence, a form of intelligence that arises from the interaction and collaboration of multiple intelligent agents, whether humans, machines, or both. The intention is to
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Scaling CouchDB

Replication, Clustering, and Administration

by Bradley Holt ...

This practical guide offers a short course on scaling CouchDB to meet the capacity needs of your distributed application. Through a series of scenario-based examples, this book lets you explore several methods for creating a system that can accommodate growth and meet expected demand. In the process, you learn about several tools that can help you with replication, load balancing, clustering, and ... Read more

$8.99 USD

This practical guide offers a short course on scaling CouchDB to meet the capacity needs of your distributed application. Through a series of scenario-based examples, this book lets you explore several methods for creating a system that can accommodate growth and meet expected demand. In the process, you learn about several tools that can help you with replication, load balancing, clustering, and
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Hadoop Essentials

Delve into the key concepts of Hadoop and get a thorough understanding of the Hadoop ecosystem

by Shiva Achari ...

This fast-paced guide navigates through key features of Hadoop, offering an efficient journey for those seeking comprehensive insights into managing and optimizing datasetsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the most powerful tools in the Hadoop ecosystem, including Storm and SparkLearn everything you need to take control of Big DataA fast-paced journey through the key features of HadoopBook ... Read more

$26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This fast-paced guide navigates through key features of Hadoop, offering an efficient journey for those seeking comprehensive insights into managing and optimizing datasetsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the most powerful tools in the Hadoop ecosystem, including Storm and SparkLearn everything you need to take control of Big DataA fast-paced journey through the key features of HadoopBook
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Star Schema The Complete Reference

by Christopher Adamson ...

Series series The Complete Reference
The definitive guide to dimensional design for your data warehouseLearn the best practices of dimensional design. Star Schema: The Complete Reference offers in-depth coverage of design principles and their underlying rationales. Organized around design concepts and illustrated with detailed examples, this is a step-by-step guidebook for beginners and a comprehensive resource for experts.This all ... Read more

$55.99 USD

The definitive guide to dimensional design for your data warehouseLearn the best practices of dimensional design. Star Schema: The Complete Reference offers in-depth coverage of design principles and their underlying rationales. Organized around design concepts and illustrated with detailed examples, this is a step-by-step guidebook for beginners and a comprehensive resource for experts.This all
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Microsoft 365 Excel: The Only App That Matters

Calculations, Analytics, Modeling, Data Analysis and Dashboard Reporting for the New Era of Dynamic Data Driven Decision Making & Insight

by Mike ExcelisFun Girvin ...

This is a book about Microsoft 365 Excel, or Excel 365. No other version in history has as much power, as many features or more possibilities than does Excel 365. With a new formula calculations engine and many new built-in functions, creating formula solutions and business models in Excel 365 is dramatically easier than at any time in the history of spreadsheets. In addition, with the new data ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a book about Microsoft 365 Excel, or Excel 365. No other version in history has as much power, as many features or more possibilities than does Excel 365. With a new formula calculations engine and many new built-in functions, creating formula solutions and business models in Excel 365 is dramatically easier than at any time in the history of spreadsheets. In addition, with the new data
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User Experience Design

An Introduction to Creating Interactive Digital Spaces

by Mark Wells ...

'A great introduction to the subject and a fascinating read.'- James Friedlander-Boss, Brand Experience Manager, vvast'An accessible but comprehensive introduction to UX Design.'- Dave Watson, Norwich University of the ArtsWe all engage with digital user experience design and user interfaces every day - if you are reading this on an e-commerce platform then you are doing it r... ... Read more

$3.99 USD

'A great introduction to the subject and a fascinating read.'- James Friedlander-Boss, Brand Experience Manager, vvast'An accessible but comprehensive introduction to UX Design.'- Dave Watson, Norwich University of the ArtsWe all engage with digital user experience design and user interfaces every day - if you are reading this on an e-commerce platform then you are doing it r...
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AI for Public Relations

A How-To Guide for Implementation and Management

Edited by Stephen Waddington, Ben Verinder ...

Learn how to apply AI effectively, ethically and at scale throughout PR processes and strategies.AI for Public Relations is a practical guide for mid-career PR managers and agency professionals who want to build credibility and integrate AI tools into everyday practice. As AI reshapes content creation, planning, measurement and reputation management, this book shows how to apply proven principles ... Read more

$35.09 USD

Learn how to apply AI effectively, ethically and at scale throughout PR processes and strategies.AI for Public Relations is a practical guide for mid-career PR managers and agency professionals who want to build credibility and integrate AI tools into everyday practice. As AI reshapes content creation, planning, measurement and reputation management, this book shows how to apply proven principles
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Kibana 7 Quick Start Guide

Visualize your Elasticsearch data with ease

by Anurag Srivastava ...

A quick start guide to visualize your Elasticsearch dataKey FeaturesYour hands-on guide to visualizing the Elasticsearch data as well as navigating the Elastic stackWork with different Kibana plugins and create effective machine learning jobs using KibanaBuild effective dashboards and reports without any hassleBook DescriptionThe Elastic Stack is growing rapidly and, day by day, additional tools ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A quick start guide to visualize your Elasticsearch dataKey FeaturesYour hands-on guide to visualizing the Elasticsearch data as well as navigating the Elastic stackWork with different Kibana plugins and create effective machine learning jobs using KibanaBuild effective dashboards and reports without any hassleBook DescriptionThe Elastic Stack is growing rapidly and, day by day, additional tools
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The 10-Second Customer Journey

The CXO’s playbook for growing and retaining customers in a digital world

by Todd Unger ...

You've Got 10 seconds to Win or Lose a Customer. This is the Ultimate Guide to Rapid Conversion in Digital Marketing.The customer landscape has transformed, and marketers, advertisers, and business owners must adapt to a world where buying decisions are made in seconds, not months or days. The biggest obstacle? FRICTION. Those who can minimize friction and guide potential buyers swiftly through ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You've Got 10 seconds to Win or Lose a Customer. This is the Ultimate Guide to Rapid Conversion in Digital Marketing.The customer landscape has transformed, and marketers, advertisers, and business owners must adapt to a world where buying decisions are made in seconds, not months or days. The biggest obstacle? FRICTION. Those who can minimize friction and guide potential buyers swiftly through
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VMware Workstation - No Experience Necessary

by Sander van Vugt ...

This book is a practical, step-by-step guide to creating and managing virtual machines using VMware Workstation. VMware Workstation: No Experience Necessary is for developers as well as system administrators who want to efficiently set up a test environment .You should have basic networking knowledge, and prior experience with Virtual Machines and VMware Player would be beneficial. ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a practical, step-by-step guide to creating and managing virtual machines using VMware Workstation. VMware Workstation: No Experience Necessary is for developers as well as system administrators who want to efficiently set up a test environment .You should have basic networking knowledge, and prior experience with Virtual Machines and VMware Player would be beneficial.
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Ignite Your Creativity: Mastering Prompt Engineering for AI Art and ChatGPT

by Frank Zanish ...

"Ignite Your Creativity: Mastering Prompt Engineering for AI Art and ChatGPT" is an essential non-fiction guide that empowers readers to unlock the full potential of AI-assisted creativity.This book covers the foundations of prompt engineering, advanced techniques, and conversational prompt engineering.Readers will learn how to design prompts for AI art using tools like Midjourney and The Leonardo ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Ignite Your Creativity: Mastering Prompt Engineering for AI Art and ChatGPT" is an essential non-fiction guide that empowers readers to unlock the full potential of AI-assisted creativity.This book covers the foundations of prompt engineering, advanced techniques, and conversational prompt engineering.Readers will learn how to design prompts for AI art using tools like Midjourney and The Leonardo
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Principles of Data Fabric

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

by Sonia Mezzetta ...

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

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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

The Ecosystem Approach to Competitive Advantage

Edited by Boris Otto, Michael ten Hompel, Stefan Wrobel ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This open access book provides a comprehensive view on data ecosystems and platform economics from methodical and technological foundations up to reports from practical implementations and applications in various industries.To this end, the book is structured in four parts: Part I “Foundations and Contexts” provides a general overview about building, running, and governing data spaces and an ... Read more

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This open access book provides a comprehensive view on data ecosystems and platform economics from methodical and technological foundations up to reports from practical implementations and applications in various industries.To this end, the book is structured in four parts: Part I “Foundations and Contexts” provides a general overview about building, running, and governing data spaces and an
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Haptics: Science, Technology, Applications

13th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2022, Hamburg, Germany, May 22–25, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Hasti Seifi, Astrid M. L. Kappers, Oliver Schneider, Knut Drewing, Claudio Pacchierotti, Alireza Abbasimoshaei, Gijs Huisman, Thorsten A. Kern ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2022, held in Hamburg, Germany, in May 2022.The 36 regular papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 129 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: haptic science; haptic technology; ... Read more

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This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications, EuroHaptics 2022, held in Hamburg, Germany, in May 2022.The 36 regular papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 129 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: haptic science; haptic technology;
... Read more
Beginning Rust

Get Started with Rust 2021 Edition

by Carlo Milanesi ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn to program with Rust 2021 Edition, in an easy, step-by-step manner on Unix, the Linux shell, macOS, and the Windows command line. As you read this book, you’ll build on the knowledge you gained in previous chapters and see what Rust has to offer.Beginning Rust starts with the basics of Rust, including how to name objects, control execution flow, and handle primitive types. You’ll see how to ... Read more

$58.49 USD

Learn to program with Rust 2021 Edition, in an easy, step-by-step manner on Unix, the Linux shell, macOS, and the Windows command line. As you read this book, you’ll build on the knowledge you gained in previous chapters and see what Rust has to offer.Beginning Rust starts with the basics of Rust, including how to name objects, control execution flow, and handle primitive types. You’ll see how to
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