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Scalable Disruptors

Design Modelling Symposium Kassel 2024

Edited by Philipp Eversmann, Christoph Gengnagel, Julian Lienhard, Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen, Jan Wurm ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reflects and expands on current trends in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries as they respond to the unfolding climate and biodiversity crisis. Shifting away from the traditional focuses, which are narrowly centered on efficiency, this book presents a variety of approaches to move the AEC community from a linear, extractive paradigm to circular and ... Read more

$296.99 USD

This book reflects and expands on current trends in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries as they respond to the unfolding climate and biodiversity crisis. Shifting away from the traditional focuses, which are narrowly centered on efficiency, this book presents a variety of approaches to move the AEC community from a linear, extractive paradigm to circular and
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

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

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

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 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

$80.99 USD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 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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Preparing Data for Analysis: From Collection to Cleaning, and Structuring for Better Insights

Data Analytics, #3

by SM Hanif ...

Series Book 3 - Data Analytics
Preparing Data for Analysis: From Collection to Cleaning, and Structuring for Better InsightsTurn raw data into powerful insights with confidence.In today's world, data is everywhere—but messy, unstructured information can't unlock real value until it's properly prepared. Preparing Data for Analysis is your practical guide to mastering the critical step of data preparation—the bridge between ... Read more

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Preparing Data for Analysis: From Collection to Cleaning, and Structuring for Better InsightsTurn raw data into powerful insights with confidence.In today's world, data is everywhere—but messy, unstructured information can't unlock real value until it's properly prepared. Preparing Data for Analysis is your practical guide to mastering the critical step of data preparation—the bridge between
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Performance Metrics for Haptic Interfaces

by Evren Samur ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Haptics technology is being used more and more in different applications, such as in computer games for increased immersion, in surgical simulators to create a realistic environment for training of surgeons, in surgical robotics due to safety issues and in mobile phones to provide feedback from user action. The existence of these applications highlights a clear need to understand performance ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Haptics technology is being used more and more in different applications, such as in computer games for increased immersion, in surgical simulators to create a realistic environment for training of surgeons, in surgical robotics due to safety issues and in mobile phones to provide feedback from user action. The existence of these applications highlights a clear need to understand performance
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Mastering Apache Spark 2.x

Advanced techniques in complex Big Data processing, streaming analytics and machine learning

by Romeo Kienzler ...

Advanced analytics on your Big Data with the latest Apache Spark 2.xKey Features\[\*\]Master the art of real-time Big Data processing using Apache Spark 2.x\[\*\]Perform machine learning, deep learning and streaming data analytics by extending the most up-to-date functionalities of Apache Spark\[\*\]An advanced guide with a unique combination of tips, instructions and practical examples on using ... Read more

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Advanced analytics on your Big Data with the latest Apache Spark 2.xKey Features\[\*\]Master the art of real-time Big Data processing using Apache Spark 2.x\[\*\]Perform machine learning, deep learning and streaming data analytics by extending the most up-to-date functionalities of Apache Spark\[\*\]An advanced guide with a unique combination of tips, instructions and practical examples on using
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Ethereum Cookbook

Over 100 recipes covering Ethereum-based tokens, games, wallets, smart contracts, protocols, and Dapps

by Manoj P R ...

Mine Ether, deploy smart contracts, tokens, and ICOs, and manage security vulnerabilities of EthereumKey FeaturesBuild end-to-end decentralized Ethereum apps using Truffle, Web3, and SolidityExplore various solution-based recipes to build smart contracts and foolproof decentralized applicationsDevelop decentralized marketplaces from scratch, build wallets, and manage transactionsBook ... Read more

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Mine Ether, deploy smart contracts, tokens, and ICOs, and manage security vulnerabilities of EthereumKey FeaturesBuild end-to-end decentralized Ethereum apps using Truffle, Web3, and SolidityExplore various solution-based recipes to build smart contracts and foolproof decentralized applicationsDevelop decentralized marketplaces from scratch, build wallets, and manage transactionsBook
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SemProM

Foundations of Semantic Product Memories for the Internet of Things

Edited by Wolfgang Wahlster ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The development of low-cost, compact digital storage, sensors and radio modules allows us to embed digital memories into products to record key events. Such computationally enhanced products can perceive and control their environment, analyze their observations, and communicate with other smart objects and human users. Digital product memories (DPMs) will play a key role in the upcoming fourth ... Read more

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The development of low-cost, compact digital storage, sensors and radio modules allows us to embed digital memories into products to record key events. Such computationally enhanced products can perceive and control their environment, analyze their observations, and communicate with other smart objects and human users. Digital product memories (DPMs) will play a key role in the upcoming fourth
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Beyond Algorithms: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

by Diego Sonvico ...

Beyond Algorithms: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence" is a book that addresses the complexity of integrating ethical principles into the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The book highlights the importance of considering ethics from the initial stages of the design of these technologies, given their ability to perform tasks that traditionally required human ... Read more

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Beyond Algorithms: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence" is a book that addresses the complexity of integrating ethical principles into the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The book highlights the importance of considering ethics from the initial stages of the design of these technologies, given their ability to perform tasks that traditionally required human
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Simulation Gaming Through Times and Disciplines

50th International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, ISAGA 2019, Warsaw, Poland, August 26–30, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Marcin Wardaszko, Sebastiaan Meijer, Heide Lukosch, Hidehiko Kanegae, Willy Christian Kriz, Mariola Grzybowska-Brzezińska ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 50th International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, ISAGA 2019, which took place in Warsaw, Poland, during August 26–30, 2019.The 38 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: simulation gaming in the science space; simulation gaming ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 50th International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, ISAGA 2019, which took place in Warsaw, Poland, during August 26–30, 2019.The 38 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: simulation gaming in the science space; simulation gaming
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PySpark SQL Recipes

With HiveQL, Dataframe and Graphframes

by Raju Kumar Mishra, Sundar Rajan Raman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Carry out data analysis with PySpark SQL, graphframes, and graph data processing using a problem-solution approach. This book provides solutions to problems related to dataframes, data manipulation summarization, and exploratory analysis. You will improve your skills in graph data analysis using graphframes and see how to optimize your PySpark SQL code.PySpark SQL Recipes starts with recipes on ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Carry out data analysis with PySpark SQL, graphframes, and graph data processing using a problem-solution approach. This book provides solutions to problems related to dataframes, data manipulation summarization, and exploratory analysis. You will improve your skills in graph data analysis using graphframes and see how to optimize your PySpark SQL code.PySpark SQL Recipes starts with recipes on
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Start Programming, Simulating HMI and PLC in Your Laptop: A No Bs, No Fluff, HMI and PLC Programming & Simulating Volume 2

Volume, #2

by Michael Blake, Farouk Idris ...

Series Book 2 - Volume
Learning to code controllers, PLCs & HMIs?Get the PLC-HMI programming skills they did not teach you back in the day... Skills Michael and I learned over a decade of working in the field of Automation. Whether you have just graduated or are a technician, a hobbyist, a total beginner, or a new programmer. If you are ready to take it to the next level, this is your next step in PLC-HMI programmer ... Read more

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Learning to code controllers, PLCs & HMIs?Get the PLC-HMI programming skills they did not teach you back in the day... Skills Michael and I learned over a decade of working in the field of Automation. Whether you have just graduated or are a technician, a hobbyist, a total beginner, or a new programmer. If you are ready to take it to the next level, this is your next step in PLC-HMI programmer
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Computing Principles V11

by Clive W. Humphris ...

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students ... Read more

$3.99 USD

An enhanced eBook published in full colour. Now including extensive interactive content enabling exploration by inserting any values that would occur in a real situation whereby the graphics are redrawn to reflect those changes.Calculations can be also tested against any standard subject textbook to compare the results.Interactive Technology when used in the classroom can motivate passive students
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Skew-Tolerant Circuit Design

by David Harris ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design
As advances in technology and circuit design boost operating frequencies of microprocessors, DSPs and other fast chips, new design challenges continue to emerge. One of the major performance limitations in today's chip designs is clock skew, the uncertainty in arrival times between a pair of clocks. Increasing clock frequencies are forcing many engineers to rethink their timing budgets and to use ... Read more

$55.99 USD

As advances in technology and circuit design boost operating frequencies of microprocessors, DSPs and other fast chips, new design challenges continue to emerge. One of the major performance limitations in today's chip designs is clock skew, the uncertainty in arrival times between a pair of clocks. Increasing clock frequencies are forcing many engineers to rethink their timing budgets and to use
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

8th International Conference, CHIRA 2024, Porto, Portugal, November 21–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

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

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements
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Sul concetto di identità in rete

by Riccardo Antonilli ...

Con questo lavoro si vuole esplorare l’influenza esercitata dai social network sul processo di costruzione dell’identità durante la fase adolescenziale e non solo. Essere in rete rappresenta per molti ragazzi la possibilità di essere con qualcuno, di essere come qualcuno, di avere un modello cui fare riferimento. Nei social network più diffusi è richiesta la costruzione di un proprio profilo, di ... Read more

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Con questo lavoro si vuole esplorare l’influenza esercitata dai social network sul processo di costruzione dell’identità durante la fase adolescenziale e non solo. Essere in rete rappresenta per molti ragazzi la possibilità di essere con qualcuno, di essere come qualcuno, di avere un modello cui fare riferimento. Nei social network più diffusi è richiesta la costruzione di un proprio profilo, di
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Warp Space: Original Concept

by Timothy Rodgers ...

In Warp Space, players struggle to make progress against an overaggressive Empire. Emperor Eyeshin Kivlion XXXIII is the cruelest ruler the Empire has experienced since the First Emperor. Sometimes the Empire brings justice, showing up to assist weaker societies against swiftly growing rivals. In other times, the tasks laid out by the Empire in return for such favor are impossible to achieve in ... Read more

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In Warp Space, players struggle to make progress against an overaggressive Empire. Emperor Eyeshin Kivlion XXXIII is the cruelest ruler the Empire has experienced since the First Emperor. Sometimes the Empire brings justice, showing up to assist weaker societies against swiftly growing rivals. In other times, the tasks laid out by the Empire in return for such favor are impossible to achieve in
... Read more
Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health

5th International Conference, MindCare 2015, Milan, Italy, September 24-25, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Silvia Serino, Aleksandar Matic, Dimitris Giakoumis, Guillaume Lopez, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health, MindCare 2015, held in Milan, Italy, in September 2015.The 23 full papers and 6 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The papers deal with the use of technologies in favor of maintaining and improving mental wellbeing. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health, MindCare 2015, held in Milan, Italy, in September 2015.The 23 full papers and 6 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The papers deal with the use of technologies in favor of maintaining and improving mental wellbeing.
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SAS for Finance

Forecasting and data analysis techniques with real-world examples to build powerful financial models

by Harish Gulati ...

Leverage the analytical power of SAS to perform financial analysis efficientlyKey FeaturesLeverage the power of SAS to analyze financial data with easeFind hidden patterns in your data, predict future trends, and optimize risk managementLearn why leading banks and financial institutions rely on SAS for financial analysisBook DescriptionSAS is a groundbreaking tool for advanced predictive and ... Read more

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Leverage the analytical power of SAS to perform financial analysis efficientlyKey FeaturesLeverage the power of SAS to analyze financial data with easeFind hidden patterns in your data, predict future trends, and optimize risk managementLearn why leading banks and financial institutions rely on SAS for financial analysisBook DescriptionSAS is a groundbreaking tool for advanced predictive and
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Formal Methods Teaching

Third International Workshop and Tutorial, FMTea 2019, Held as Part of the Third World Congress on Formal Methods, FM 2019, Porto, Portugal, October 7, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Brijesh Dongol, Luigia Petre, Graeme Smith ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop and Tutorial, FMTea 2019, Held as Part of the Third World Congress on Formal Methods, FM 2019, Porto, Portugal, October 2019.The 14 full papers presented together with 3 abstract papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections named: Tutorial lectures; ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop and Tutorial, FMTea 2019, Held as Part of the Third World Congress on Formal Methods, FM 2019, Porto, Portugal, October 2019.The 14 full papers presented together with 3 abstract papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections named: Tutorial lectures;
... Read more
Fundamentals of Software Engineering

8th International Conference, FSEN 2019, Tehran, Iran, May 1-3, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Hossein Hojjat, Mieke Massink ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Fundamentals of Software Engineering, FSEN 2019, held in Tehran, Iran, in May 2019.The 14 full papers and 3 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 47 submissions. The topics of interest in FSEN span over all aspects of formal methods, especially ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Fundamentals of Software Engineering, FSEN 2019, held in Tehran, Iran, in May 2019.The 14 full papers and 3 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 47 submissions. The topics of interest in FSEN span over all aspects of formal methods, especially
... Read more
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics

18th International Conference, EPCE 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Don Harris, Wen-Chin Li ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, held as a virtual event, 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 ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, held as a virtual event, 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
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How to Manage Your Amazon Account Settings

Staying in Control of Your Account for Beginners and Seniors

by John Marotta ...

Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, this book walks you through the most important settings that keep your account secure, organized, and personalized. Whether you want to update your payment methods, manage addresses, control subscriptions, adjust notifications, or strengthen your account security, this guide provides straightforward instructions anyone can follow. Inside this book, you ... Read more

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Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, this book walks you through the most important settings that keep your account secure, organized, and personalized. Whether you want to update your payment methods, manage addresses, control subscriptions, adjust notifications, or strengthen your account security, this guide provides straightforward instructions anyone can follow. Inside this book, you
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The Manush AI Blueprint: AGI Research, Humanoid Robotics, and the Geometry of Consciousness

by ABHIJEET SARKAR ...

Are we on the verge of creating machines that don't just think, but actually feel**?** The line between science fiction and reality is no longer blurring—it has already been erased. As the world races toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the ultimate question is no longer when machines will match human intellect, but how they will embody human consciousness.In The Manush AI Blueprint: AGI ... Read more

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Are we on the verge of creating machines that don't just think, but actually feel**?** The line between science fiction and reality is no longer blurring—it has already been erased. As the world races toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the ultimate question is no longer when machines will match human intellect, but how they will embody human consciousness.In The Manush AI Blueprint: AGI
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Modern Big Data Processing with Hadoop

Expert techniques for architecting end-to-end big data solutions to get valuable insights

by Prashant Shindgikar, Manoj R Patil, V Naresh Kumar ...

A comprehensive guide to design, build and execute effective Big Data strategies using HadoopKey Features-Get an in-depth view of the Apache Hadoop ecosystem and an overview of the architectural patterns pertaining to the popular Big Data platform-Conquer different data processing and analytics challenges using a multitude of tools such as Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, Tableau and more-A ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide to design, build and execute effective Big Data strategies using HadoopKey Features-Get an in-depth view of the Apache Hadoop ecosystem and an overview of the architectural patterns pertaining to the popular Big Data platform-Conquer different data processing and analytics challenges using a multitude of tools such as Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, Tableau and more-A
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