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New Directions in Music and Human-Computer Interaction

Edited by Simon Holland, Tom Mudd, Katie Wilkie-McKenna, Andrew McPherson, Marcelo M. Wanderley ...

Series series Springer Series on Cultural Computing
Computing is transforming how we interact with music. New theories and new technologies have emerged that present fresh challenges and novel perspectives for researchers and practitioners in music and human-computer interaction (HCI). In this collection, the interdisciplinary field of music interaction is considered from multiple viewpoints: designers, interaction researchers, performers, ... Read more

$152.99 USD

Computing is transforming how we interact with music. New theories and new technologies have emerged that present fresh challenges and novel perspectives for researchers and practitioners in music and human-computer interaction (HCI). In this collection, the interdisciplinary field of music interaction is considered from multiple viewpoints: designers, interaction researchers, performers,
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Computing and Software Science

State of the Art and Perspectives

Edited by Bernhard Steffen, Gerhard Woeginger ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The papers of this volume focus on the foundational aspects of computer science, the thematic origin and stronghold of LNCS, under the title “Computing and Software Science: State of the Art and Perspectives”.They are organized in two parts:The first part, Computation and Complexity, presents a collection of expository papers on fashionable themes in algorithmics, optimization, and complexity.The ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The papers of this volume focus on the foundational aspects of computer science, the thematic origin and stronghold of LNCS, under the title “Computing and Software Science: State of the Art and Perspectives”.They are organized in two parts:The first part, Computation and Complexity, presents a collection of expository papers on fashionable themes in algorithmics, optimization, and complexity.The
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Acceso a Datos (GRADO SUPERIOR)

by José Eduardo Córcoles Tendero ...

La presente obra está principalmente dirigida a los estudiantes del Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior de Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Multiplataforma, en concreto para el Módulo Profesional Acceso a Datos. Los contenidos del libro recorren las principales y más asentadas tecnologías relacionadas con el acceso a fuentes de datos. El objetivo se resume en ofrecer una visión de diferentes sistemas de ... Read more

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La presente obra está principalmente dirigida a los estudiantes del Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior de Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Multiplataforma, en concreto para el Módulo Profesional Acceso a Datos. Los contenidos del libro recorren las principales y más asentadas tecnologías relacionadas con el acceso a fuentes de datos. El objetivo se resume en ofrecer una visión de diferentes sistemas de
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Advances in Ergonomics in Design

Proceedings of the AHFE 2021 Virtual Conference on Ergonomics in Design, July 25-29, 2021, USA

Edited by Francisco Rebelo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides readers with a timely snapshot of ergonomics research and methods applied to the design, development and evaluation, of products, systems and services. It gathers theoretical contributions, case studies and reports on technical interventions focusing on a better understanding of human machine interaction, and user experience for improving product design. The book covers a wide ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book provides readers with a timely snapshot of ergonomics research and methods applied to the design, development and evaluation, of products, systems and services. It gathers theoretical contributions, case studies and reports on technical interventions focusing on a better understanding of human machine interaction, and user experience for improving product design. The book covers a wide
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Sustainability and Empowerment in the Context of Digital Libraries

26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries, ICADL 2024, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, December 4–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Gillian Oliver, Viviane Frings-Hessami, Jia Tina Du, Taro Tezuka ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 15493 and LNCS 15494 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries, ICADL 2024, held in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, during December 4–6, 2024.The 19 full papers, 10 short papers, 7 posters and 2 practice papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. These papers are included in both ... Read more

$125.99 USD

The two-volume set LNCS 15493 and LNCS 15494 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries, ICADL 2024, held in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, during December 4–6, 2024.The 19 full papers, 10 short papers, 7 posters and 2 practice papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. These papers are included in both
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Mastering Big Data in Finance: Analytics and Risk Assessment

Digital Life, #1

by Tony Sale ...

Series Book 1 - Digital Life
What's driving the real decisions in finance today?Hint: it's not gut feeling or outdated dashboards. It's data—lots of it. But raw data isn't value. You need the right models, tools, and systems to turn it into strategy.This book is a hands-on, no-nonsense guide to how big data and AI are transforming finance—from fraud detection and portfolio management to predictive modeling, compliance, and ... Read more

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What's driving the real decisions in finance today?Hint: it's not gut feeling or outdated dashboards. It's data—lots of it. But raw data isn't value. You need the right models, tools, and systems to turn it into strategy.This book is a hands-on, no-nonsense guide to how big data and AI are transforming finance—from fraud detection and portfolio management to predictive modeling, compliance, and
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Bioevaluation Of World Transport Networks

by Andrew Adamatzky ...

Slime mould Physarum polycephalum is a monstrous single cell well known for its task-solving abilities — solves computational geometry and logical problems, navigates robots and generates music.The slime mould could also build motorways, highways and expressways. It is used to analyse transport networks of Africa, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Iberia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, ... Read more

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Slime mould Physarum polycephalum is a monstrous single cell well known for its task-solving abilities — solves computational geometry and logical problems, navigates robots and generates music.The slime mould could also build motorways, highways and expressways. It is used to analyse transport networks of Africa, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Iberia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico,
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Pro Design Patterns in Swift

by Adam Freeman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
The Swift programming language has transformed the world of iOS development and started a new age of modern development. Pro Design Patterns in Swift shows you how to harness the power and flexibility of Swift to apply the most important and enduring design patterns to your applications, taking your development projects to master level.This book will teach you those design patterns that have ... Read more

$44.99 USD

The Swift programming language has transformed the world of iOS development and started a new age of modern development. Pro Design Patterns in Swift shows you how to harness the power and flexibility of Swift to apply the most important and enduring design patterns to your applications, taking your development projects to master level.This book will teach you those design patterns that have
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Playable Cities

The City as a Digital Playground

Edited by Anton Nijholt ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book addresses the topic of playable cities, which use the ‘smartness’ of digital cities to offer their citizens playful events and activities. The contributions presented here examine various aspects of playable cities, including developments in pervasive and urban games, the use of urban data to design games and playful applications, architecture design and playability, and mischief and ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book addresses the topic of playable cities, which use the ‘smartness’ of digital cities to offer their citizens playful events and activities. The contributions presented here examine various aspects of playable cities, including developments in pervasive and urban games, the use of urban data to design games and playful applications, architecture design and playability, and mischief and
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Apple Watch Series 10 Aktivierungsanleitung 2026

Neueste Unterstützung für die Series 10 – Gesundheitsfunktionen, Fitness, wichtige Funktionen

by Thomas Berg ...

Meistern Sie jede Funktion Ihrer Apple Watch Series 10Ihre Apple Watch Series 10 ist weit mehr als nur eine Uhr – sie ist ein ausgeklügelter Gesundheitsmonitor, Fitness-Begleiter und Kommunikationsgerät, das Ihre Herangehensweise an Wellness, Produktivität und Alltag revolutionieren kann. Doch ohne richtige Anleitung nutzen die meisten Benutzer kaum einen Bruchteil dessen, was ihre Uhr leisten ... Read more

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Meistern Sie jede Funktion Ihrer Apple Watch Series 10Ihre Apple Watch Series 10 ist weit mehr als nur eine Uhr – sie ist ein ausgeklügelter Gesundheitsmonitor, Fitness-Begleiter und Kommunikationsgerät, das Ihre Herangehensweise an Wellness, Produktivität und Alltag revolutionieren kann. Doch ohne richtige Anleitung nutzen die meisten Benutzer kaum einen Bruchteil dessen, was ihre Uhr leisten
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HCI International 2024 – Late Breaking Papers

26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VI

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis, Qin Gao, Jia Zhou ...

Series Book 6 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This nine-volume set LNCS 15473-15482 constitutes the proceedings of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2023, in Washington, DC, USA, in June/July 2024.For the HCCII 2024 proceedings, a total of 1271 papers and 309 posters was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. Additionally, 222 papers and 104 posters are included in the volumes of the proceedings published ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This nine-volume set LNCS 15473-15482 constitutes the proceedings of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2023, in Washington, DC, USA, in June/July 2024.For the HCCII 2024 proceedings, a total of 1271 papers and 309 posters was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. Additionally, 222 papers and 104 posters are included in the volumes of the proceedings published
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AI in 99 Coffee Machine Remarks

by Edwin KUIPERS ...

What's Inside:Foundational Insights: Explore the basic building blocks of AI, including definitions of intelligence, learning, and knowledge.Technological Marvels: Discover how AI simulates creativity, handles vast amounts of data, and learns from its environment.Practical Applications: See how AI is transforming industries from healthcare to entertainment, and understand the real-world impact of ... Read more

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What's Inside:Foundational Insights: Explore the basic building blocks of AI, including definitions of intelligence, learning, and knowledge.Technological Marvels: Discover how AI simulates creativity, handles vast amounts of data, and learns from its environment.Practical Applications: See how AI is transforming industries from healthcare to entertainment, and understand the real-world impact of
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Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality

13th International Conference, VAMR 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Jessie Y. C. Chen, Gino Fragomeni ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2021, held virtually as part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 submissions.The 47 papers included in ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2021, held virtually as part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 submissions.The 47 papers included in
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Human Work Interaction Design

A Platform for Theory and Action

by Torkil Clemmensen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
An approach to socio-technical HCI called Human Work Interaction Design (HWID) emerged around 2005. It has grown steadily, and now is the time for sharing this research with a wider audience. In this book, the HWID approach is used to discuss socio-technical HCI theory, cases, methods, and impact. The book introduces HWID as a multi-sided platform for theorizing about socio-technical HCI work ... Read more

$143.99 USD

An approach to socio-technical HCI called Human Work Interaction Design (HWID) emerged around 2005. It has grown steadily, and now is the time for sharing this research with a wider audience. In this book, the HWID approach is used to discuss socio-technical HCI theory, cases, methods, and impact. The book introduces HWID as a multi-sided platform for theorizing about socio-technical HCI work
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Artificial Intelligence in Education

26th International Conference, AIED 2025, Palermo, Italy, July 22–26, 2025, Proceedings, Part V

Edited by Alexandra I. Cristea, Erin Walker, Yu Lu, Olga C. Santos, Seiji Isotani ...

Series Book 5 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This six-volume set LNAI 15877-15882 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2025, held in Palermo, Italy, during July 22–26, 2025.The 130 full papers and 129 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 711 submissions.The conference program comprises seven thematic tracks:Track 1: ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This six-volume set LNAI 15877-15882 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2025, held in Palermo, Italy, during July 22–26, 2025.The 130 full papers and 129 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 711 submissions.The conference program comprises seven thematic tracks:Track 1:
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OpenSHMEM and Related Technologies. Experiences, Implementations, and Technologies

Second Workshop, OpenSHMEM 2015, Annapolis, MD, USA, August 4-6, 2015. Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Pavel Shamis, Manjunath Gorentla Venkata, Neena Imam, M. Graham Lopez ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second OpenSHMEM Workshop, held in Annapolis, MD, USA, in August 2015.The 12 technical papers and one short position papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. The topics of the workshop included extensions to the OpenSHMEM API, implementation of the API for current and emerging architectures, tools to debug ... Read more

$40.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second OpenSHMEM Workshop, held in Annapolis, MD, USA, in August 2015.The 12 technical papers and one short position papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. The topics of the workshop included extensions to the OpenSHMEM API, implementation of the API for current and emerging architectures, tools to debug
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Raspberry Pi GPU Audio Video Programming

by Jan Newmarch ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Delve into the Broadcom VideoCore GPU used on the Raspberry Pi and master topics such as OpenGL ES and OpenMAX. Along the way, you’ll also learn some Dispmanx, OpenVG, and GPGPU programming.The author, Jan Newmarch bumped into a need to do this kind of programming while trying to turn the RPi into a karaoke machine: with the CPU busting its gut rendering MIDI files, there was nothing left for ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Delve into the Broadcom VideoCore GPU used on the Raspberry Pi and master topics such as OpenGL ES and OpenMAX. Along the way, you’ll also learn some Dispmanx, OpenVG, and GPGPU programming.The author, Jan Newmarch bumped into a need to do this kind of programming while trying to turn the RPi into a karaoke machine: with the CPU busting its gut rendering MIDI files, there was nothing left for
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Artificial Intelligence in Finance

by Yves Hilpisch ...

The widespread adoption of AI and machine learning is revolutionizing many industries today. Once these technologies are combined with the programmatic availability of historical and real-time financial data, the financial industry will also change fundamentally. With this practical book, you'll learn how to use AI and machine learning to discover statistical inefficiencies in financial markets ... Read more

$55.99 USD

The widespread adoption of AI and machine learning is revolutionizing many industries today. Once these technologies are combined with the programmatic availability of historical and real-time financial data, the financial industry will also change fundamentally. With this practical book, you'll learn how to use AI and machine learning to discover statistical inefficiencies in financial markets
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Beginning PostgreSQL on the Cloud

Simplifying Database as a Service on Cloud Platforms

by Baji Shaik, Avinash Vallarapu ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Get started with PostgreSQL on the cloud and discover the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of the cloud services from Amazon, Rackspace, Google, and Azure. Once you have chosen your cloud service, you will focus on securing it and developing a back-up strategy for your PostgreSQL instance as part of your long-term plan. Beginning PostgreSQL on the Cloud covers other essential topics such ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Get started with PostgreSQL on the cloud and discover the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of the cloud services from Amazon, Rackspace, Google, and Azure. Once you have chosen your cloud service, you will focus on securing it and developing a back-up strategy for your PostgreSQL instance as part of your long-term plan. Beginning PostgreSQL on the Cloud covers other essential topics such
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Structured Query Language Simplified

Efficient and Effective Database Management

by Angela White ...

Your all-inclusive guide to learning SQL and maximizing database performance is "Structured Query Language Simplified: Efficient and Effective Database Management". This book provides all the information you need to manage databases and take full use of SQL, regardless of your level of experience.Beginning with the fundamentals, readers will gain an understanding of SQL syntax and structure as ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Your all-inclusive guide to learning SQL and maximizing database performance is "Structured Query Language Simplified: Efficient and Effective Database Management". This book provides all the information you need to manage databases and take full use of SQL, regardless of your level of experience.Beginning with the fundamentals, readers will gain an understanding of SQL syntax and structure as
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Ethical AI in Marketing

Aligning Growth, Responsibility and Customer Trust

by Nicole Alexander ...

How can you harness AI in marketing while building trust and delivering lasting results?Ethical AI in Marketing equips mid-career marketing professionals with the strategies, principles and tools to implement AI effectively and ethically. Whether you are launching your first AI initiative or optimizing existing programs, author Nicole Alexander provides a clear framework for developing innovative ... Read more

$35.99 USD

How can you harness AI in marketing while building trust and delivering lasting results?Ethical AI in Marketing equips mid-career marketing professionals with the strategies, principles and tools to implement AI effectively and ethically. Whether you are launching your first AI initiative or optimizing existing programs, author Nicole Alexander provides a clear framework for developing innovative
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New Opportunities for Software Reuse

17th International Conference, ICSR 2018, Madrid, Spain, May 21-23, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Rafael Capilla, Barbara Gallina, Carlos Cetina ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Software Reuse, ICSR 2018, held in Madrid, Spain, in May 2018.The 9 revised full papers and 2 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 29 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: variability management; hierarchies and reuse measures; dependencies and ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Software Reuse, ICSR 2018, held in Madrid, Spain, in May 2018.The 9 revised full papers and 2 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 29 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: variability management; hierarchies and reuse measures; dependencies and
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Handbook of Floating-Point Arithmetic

by Jean-Michel Muller, Nicolas Brunie, Florent de Dinechin, Claude-Pierre Jeannerod, Mioara Joldes, Vincent Lefèvre, Guillaume Melquiond, Nathalie Revol, Serge Torres ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This handbook is a definitive guide to the effective use of modern floating-point arithmetic, which has considerably evolved, from the frequently inconsistent floating-point number systems of early computing to the recent IEEE 754-2008 standard. Most of computational mathematics depends on floating-point numbers, and understanding their various implementations will allow readers to develop ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This handbook is a definitive guide to the effective use of modern floating-point arithmetic, which has considerably evolved, from the frequently inconsistent floating-point number systems of early computing to the recent IEEE 754-2008 standard. Most of computational mathematics depends on floating-point numbers, and understanding their various implementations will allow readers to develop
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Mastering Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to Success

by Rick Spair ...

Welcome to "Mastering Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to Success." In this book, we embark on an exciting journey into the world of machine learning (ML), exploring its concepts, techniques, and practical applications. Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps into the field or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your knowledge, this comprehensive guide will equip you ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome to "Mastering Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to Success." In this book, we embark on an exciting journey into the world of machine learning (ML), exploring its concepts, techniques, and practical applications. Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps into the field or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your knowledge, this comprehensive guide will equip you
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