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Fundamentals of Data Visualization

A Primer on Making Informative and Compelling Figures

by Claus O. Wilke ...

Effective visualization is the best way to communicate information from the increasingly large and complex datasets in the natural and social sciences. But with the increasing power of visualization software today, scientists, engineers, and business analysts often have to navigate a bewildering array of visualization choices and options.This practical book takes you through many commonly ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Effective visualization is the best way to communicate information from the increasingly large and complex datasets in the natural and social sciences. But with the increasing power of visualization software today, scientists, engineers, and business analysts often have to navigate a bewildering array of visualization choices and options.This practical book takes you through many commonly
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The Rules of Contagion

Why Things Spread--And Why They Stop

by Adam Kucharski ...

One of the Best Books of 2020 — Financial TimesOne of the "Most 2020 Books of 2020" — Washington PostOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The Times of LondonOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The GuardianFrom ideas and infections to financial crises and fake news, an "utterly timely" look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern lifeThese days, whenever anything... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

One of the Best Books of 2020 — Financial TimesOne of the "Most 2020 Books of 2020" — Washington PostOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The Times of LondonOne of the Best Science Books of 2020 — The GuardianFrom ideas and infections to financial crises and fake news, an "utterly timely" look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern lifeThese days, whenever anything...
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C++ for Lazy Programmers

Quick, Easy, and Fun C++ for Beginners

by Will Briggs ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn C++ the quick, easy, and “lazy” way. This book is an introductory programming text that uses humor and fun to make you actually willing to read, and eager to do the projects -- with the popular C++ language.C++ for Lazy Programmers is a genuinely fun learning experience that will show you how to create programs in the C++ language. This book helps you learn the C++ language with a unique ... Read more

$40.99 USD

Learn C++ the quick, easy, and “lazy” way. This book is an introductory programming text that uses humor and fun to make you actually willing to read, and eager to do the projects -- with the popular C++ language.C++ for Lazy Programmers is a genuinely fun learning experience that will show you how to create programs in the C++ language. This book helps you learn the C++ language with a unique
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Learn LLVM 17

A beginner's guide to learning LLVM compiler tools and core libraries with C++

by Kai Nacke, Amy Kwan ...

Learn how to build and use the complete spectrum of real-world compilers, including the frontend, optimization pipeline, and a new backend by leveraging the power of LLVM core librariesKey FeaturesGet to grips with using LLVM libraries step by stepUnderstand the high-level design of LLVM compilers and apply these principles to your own compilerAdd a new backend to target an unsupported CPU ... Read more

$37.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to build and use the complete spectrum of real-world compilers, including the frontend, optimization pipeline, and a new backend by leveraging the power of LLVM core librariesKey FeaturesGet to grips with using LLVM libraries step by stepUnderstand the high-level design of LLVM compilers and apply these principles to your own compilerAdd a new backend to target an unsupported CPU
... Read more
The Art of Game Design

A Book of Lenses, Third Edition

by Jesse Schell ...

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many ... Read more

$79.99 USD

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many
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Mathematical Logic

On Numbers, Sets, Structures, and Symmetry

by Roman Kossak ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is
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Designing Connected Products

UX for the Consumer Internet of Things

by Claire Rowland, Elizabeth Goodman, Martin Charlier, Ann Light, Alfred Lui ...

Networked thermostats, fitness monitors, and door locks show that the Internet of Things can (and will) enable new ways for people to interact with the world around them. But designing connected products for consumers brings new challenges beyond conventional software UI and interaction design.This book provides experienced UX designers and technologists with a clear and practical roadmap for ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Networked thermostats, fitness monitors, and door locks show that the Internet of Things can (and will) enable new ways for people to interact with the world around them. But designing connected products for consumers brings new challenges beyond conventional software UI and interaction design.This book provides experienced UX designers and technologists with a clear and practical roadmap for
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Closing the Loop

Systems Thinking for Designers

by Sheryl Cababa ...

As design continues to impact our products, services, and solutions at scale, it is more important than ever to understand the systems and context that surround design decisions. Closing the Loop will introduce you to a powerful systems thinking mindset and provide you with the tools and frameworks to define the systems that surround your work."Cababa's book comes at a crucial moment for design, ... Read more

$40.99 USD

As design continues to impact our products, services, and solutions at scale, it is more important than ever to understand the systems and context that surround design decisions. Closing the Loop will introduce you to a powerful systems thinking mindset and provide you with the tools and frameworks to define the systems that surround your work."Cababa's book comes at a crucial moment for design,
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Learning Tableau 2022

Create effective data visualizations, build interactive visual analytics, and improve your data storytelling capabilities

by Joshua N. Milligan ...

Now in color, this edition of Learning Tableau will empower you to bring data to life and make better business decisions. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn the basics of data analysis, from snappy visualizations to comprehensive dashboardsGain meaningful insights with geospatial analysis, scripting extensions, and other advanced ... Read more

$60.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Now in color, this edition of Learning Tableau will empower you to bring data to life and make better business decisions. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn the basics of data analysis, from snappy visualizations to comprehensive dashboardsGain meaningful insights with geospatial analysis, scripting extensions, and other advanced
... Read more
Mastering Nonfiction Writing with ChatGPT - Proven Tips and Techniques for Faster, More Effective Writing

by Maximus Wilson ...

Writers are increasingly using ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing model developed by OpenAI, to help with various aspects of their writing process. ChatGPT uses machine learning to generate human-like responses to text prompts, making it a valuable tool for generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and even providing inspiration for full-length works. In this chapter, we will ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Writers are increasingly using ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing model developed by OpenAI, to help with various aspects of their writing process. ChatGPT uses machine learning to generate human-like responses to text prompts, making it a valuable tool for generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and even providing inspiration for full-length works. In this chapter, we will
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The AI-Driven Leader

Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions

by Geoff Woods ...

The difference between growing your business and going out of business is your ability to think strategically. The problem is, most leaders are stuck in the operational weeds, struggling to find the time to make better strategic decisions. This challenge is only heightened by the rise of AI. While you know AI is the future, current demands leave you with no time to explore its benefits. Meanwhile, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The difference between growing your business and going out of business is your ability to think strategically. The problem is, most leaders are stuck in the operational weeds, struggling to find the time to make better strategic decisions. This challenge is only heightened by the rise of AI. While you know AI is the future, current demands leave you with no time to explore its benefits. Meanwhile,
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Secret Techniques for Evaluating (Cpc) Cost Per Click Advertising: Google Adwords and Yahoo Overture Action Research Evaluation

by Jimmy Ghinis ...

Academic book turns into a popular book read.Artificial, linkage and conversion analysis. One of the threeis demonstrated to be the most important.30 day tracking visitor period versus 24 hour period that Ad Firms stipulate. What can happen in the next 29 days is demonstrated.Find out real hidden characteristics only artificial visitors have and learn how to combat them.Inventory of clicks of how ... Read more

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Academic book turns into a popular book read.Artificial, linkage and conversion analysis. One of the threeis demonstrated to be the most important.30 day tracking visitor period versus 24 hour period that Ad Firms stipulate. What can happen in the next 29 days is demonstrated.Find out real hidden characteristics only artificial visitors have and learn how to combat them.Inventory of clicks of how
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Dataclysm

Love, Sex, Race, and Identity--What Our Online Lives Tell Us about Our Offline Selves

by Christian Rudder ...

**A New York Times BestsellerAn audacious, irreverent investigation of human behavior—and a first look at a revolution in the making**Our personal data has been used to spy on us, hire and fire us, and sell us stuff we don’t need. In Dataclysm, Christian Rudder uses it to show us who we truly are.For centuries, we’ve relied on polling or small-scale lab experiments to study human behavior. Today, ... Read more

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**A New York Times BestsellerAn audacious, irreverent investigation of human behavior—and a first look at a revolution in the making**Our personal data has been used to spy on us, hire and fire us, and sell us stuff we don’t need. In Dataclysm, Christian Rudder uses it to show us who we truly are.For centuries, we’ve relied on polling or small-scale lab experiments to study human behavior. Today,
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What Is Data Science?

by Mike Loukides ...

We've all heard it: according to Hal Varian, statistics is the next sexy job. Five years ago, in What is Web 2.0, Tim O'Reilly said that "data is the next Intel Inside." But what does that statement mean? Why do we suddenly care about statistics and about data? This report examines the many sides of data science -- the technologies, the companies and the unique skill sets.The web is full of "data ... Read more

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We've all heard it: according to Hal Varian, statistics is the next sexy job. Five years ago, in What is Web 2.0, Tim O'Reilly said that "data is the next Intel Inside." But what does that statement mean? Why do we suddenly care about statistics and about data? This report examines the many sides of data science -- the technologies, the companies and the unique skill sets.The web is full of "data
... Read more
Fundamentals of Data Engineering

Plan and Build Robust Data Systems

by Joe Reis, Matt Housley ...

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle
... Read more
Escaping the Build Trap

How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value

by Melissa Perri ...

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can ... Read more

$24.49 USD

To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs.In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can
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Theory of Fun for Game Design

by Raph Koster ...

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become
... Read more
Crafting Interpreters

by Robert Nystrom ...

Despite using them every day, most software engineers know little about how programming languages are designed and implemented. For many, their only experience with that corner of computer science was a terrifying "compilers" class that they suffered through in undergrad and tried to blot from their memory as soon as they had scribbled their last NFA to DFA conversion on the final exam.That ... Read more

$39.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Despite using them every day, most software engineers know little about how programming languages are designed and implemented. For many, their only experience with that corner of computer science was a terrifying "compilers" class that they suffered through in undergrad and tried to blot from their memory as soon as they had scribbled their last NFA to DFA conversion on the final exam.That
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Data Science for Business

What You Need to Know about Data Mining and Data-Analytic Thinking

by Foster Provost, Tom Fawcett ...

Written by renowned data science experts Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett, Data Science for Business introduces the fundamental principles of data science, and walks you through the "data-analytic thinking" necessary for extracting useful knowledge and business value from the data you collect. This guide also helps you understand the many data-mining techniques in use today.Based on an MBA course ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Written by renowned data science experts Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett, Data Science for Business introduces the fundamental principles of data science, and walks you through the "data-analytic thinking" necessary for extracting useful knowledge and business value from the data you collect. This guide also helps you understand the many data-mining techniques in use today.Based on an MBA course
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Fundamentals of Software Architecture

A Modern Engineering Approach

by Mark Richards, Neal Ford ...

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Salary surveys worldwide regularly place software architect in the top 10 best jobs, yet no real guide exists to help developers become architects. Until now. This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of software architecture's many aspects, with five new chapters covering the latest insights from the field. Aspiring and existing architects alike will examine architectural
... Read more
Big Data Now: Current Perspectives from O'Reilly Radar

by O'Reilly Radar Team ...

This collection represents the full spectrum of data-related content we’ve published on O’Reilly Radar over the last year. Mike Loukides kicked things off in June 2010 with “What is data science?” and from there we’ve pursued the various threads and themes that naturally emerged. Now, roughly a year later, we can look back over all we’ve covered and identify a number of core data areas:Data issues ... Read more

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This collection represents the full spectrum of data-related content we’ve published on O’Reilly Radar over the last year. Mike Loukides kicked things off in June 2010 with “What is data science?” and from there we’ve pursued the various threads and themes that naturally emerged. Now, roughly a year later, we can look back over all we’ve covered and identify a number of core data areas:Data issues
... Read more
Grokking Algorithms

An illustrated guide for programmers and other curious people

by Aditya Bhargava ...

"This book does the impossible: it makes math fun and easy!" - Sander Rossel, COAS Software SystemsGrokking Algorithms is a fully illustrated, friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex ... Read more

$34.99 USD

"This book does the impossible: it makes math fun and easy!" - Sander Rossel, COAS Software SystemsGrokking Algorithms is a fully illustrated, friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex
... Read more
UX/UI Design Playbook

by Olha Bahaieva ...

Embark on your journey into the exciting UX/UI design world with the "UX/UI Design Playbook" Authored by Olha Bahaieva, a lead UX/UI designer, top Medium writer, and UX Designers Club founder, this book is your guide to mastering the fundamentals and accelerating your UX/UI design career.What's Inside:How to start a UX/UI design career: Gain practical tips on how to break into a new career if you ... Read more

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Embark on your journey into the exciting UX/UI design world with the "UX/UI Design Playbook" Authored by Olha Bahaieva, a lead UX/UI designer, top Medium writer, and UX Designers Club founder, this book is your guide to mastering the fundamentals and accelerating your UX/UI design career.What's Inside:How to start a UX/UI design career: Gain practical tips on how to break into a new career if you
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Data Science from Scratch

First Principles with Python

by Joel Grus ...

Data science libraries, frameworks, modules, and toolkits are great for doing data science, but they’re also a good way to dive into the discipline without actually understanding data science. With this updated second edition, you’ll learn how many of the most fundamental data science tools and algorithms work by implementing them from scratch.If you have an aptitude for mathematics and some ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Data science libraries, frameworks, modules, and toolkits are great for doing data science, but they’re also a good way to dive into the discipline without actually understanding data science. With this updated second edition, you’ll learn how many of the most fundamental data science tools and algorithms work by implementing them from scratch.If you have an aptitude for mathematics and some
... Read more

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