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An Introduction to Statistics with Python

With Applications in the Life Sciences

by Thomas Haslwanter ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This textbook provides an introduction to the free software Python and its use for statistical data analysis. It covers common statistical tests for continuous, discrete and categorical data, as well as linear regression analysis and topics from survival analysis and Bayesian statistics. Working code and data for Python solutions for each test, together with easy-to-follow Python examples, can be ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This textbook provides an introduction to the free software Python and its use for statistical data analysis. It covers common statistical tests for continuous, discrete and categorical data, as well as linear regression analysis and topics from survival analysis and Bayesian statistics. Working code and data for Python solutions for each test, together with easy-to-follow Python examples, can be
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2020 Workshops

Glasgow, UK, August 23–28, 2020, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Adrien Bartoli, Andrea Fusiello ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 6-volume set, comprising the LNCS books 12535 until 12540, constitutes the refereed proceedings of 28 out of the 45 workshops held at the 16th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2020. The conference was planned to take place in Glasgow, UK, during August 23-28, 2020, but changed to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 249 full papers, 18 short papers, and 21 further ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The 6-volume set, comprising the LNCS books 12535 until 12540, constitutes the refereed proceedings of 28 out of the 45 workshops held at the 16th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2020. The conference was planned to take place in Glasgow, UK, during August 23-28, 2020, but changed to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 249 full papers, 18 short papers, and 21 further
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Blueprints for Text Analytics Using Python

by Jens Albrecht, Sidharth Ramachandran, Christian Winkler ...

Turning text into valuable information is essential for businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage. With recent improvements in natural language processing (NLP), users now have many options for solving complex challenges. But it's not always clear which NLP tools or libraries would work for a business's needs, or which techniques you should use and in what order.This practical book ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Turning text into valuable information is essential for businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage. With recent improvements in natural language processing (NLP), users now have many options for solving complex challenges. But it's not always clear which NLP tools or libraries would work for a business's needs, or which techniques you should use and in what order.This practical book
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Machine Learning Contests: A Guidebook

by Wang He, Peng Liu, Qian Qian ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book systematically introduces the competitions in the field of algorithm and machine learning. The first author of the book has won 5 championships and 5 runner-ups in domestic and international algorithm competitions.Firstly, it takes common competition scenarios as a guide by giving the main processes of using machine learning to solve real-world problems, namely problem modelling, data ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book systematically introduces the competitions in the field of algorithm and machine learning. The first author of the book has won 5 championships and 5 runner-ups in domestic and international algorithm competitions.Firstly, it takes common competition scenarios as a guide by giving the main processes of using machine learning to solve real-world problems, namely problem modelling, data
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Python Social Media Analytics

Analyze and visualize data from Twitter, YouTube, GitHub, and more

by Michal Krystyanczuk, Siddhartha Chatterjee ...

Leverage the power of Python to collect, process, and mine deep insights from social media dataKey Features\[\*\]Acquire data from various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, GitHub, and more\[\*\]Analyze and extract actionable insights from your social data using various Python tools\[\*\]A highly practical guide to conducting efficient social media analytics at scaleBook ... Read more

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Leverage the power of Python to collect, process, and mine deep insights from social media dataKey Features\[\*\]Acquire data from various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, GitHub, and more\[\*\]Analyze and extract actionable insights from your social data using various Python tools\[\*\]A highly practical guide to conducting efficient social media analytics at scaleBook
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Affective Feedback in Intelligent Tutoring Systems

A Practical Approach

by Samantha Jiménez, Reyes Juárez-Ramírez, Victor H. Castillo, Juan José Tapia Armenta ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Affective components are as important as cognitive components in tutoring assisted learning process. Feedback from tutors is essential in keeping students motivated. Affectivity and motivation are also significant in computer-based tutoring systems. However, several educational frameworks do not include this kind of interaction between students and tutoring systems. In those cases, the students ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Affective components are as important as cognitive components in tutoring assisted learning process. Feedback from tutors is essential in keeping students motivated. Affectivity and motivation are also significant in computer-based tutoring systems. However, several educational frameworks do not include this kind of interaction between students and tutoring systems. In those cases, the students
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Remote Usability Testing

Actionable insights in user behavior across geographies and time zones

by Inge De Bleecker, Rebecca Okoroji ...

Gain actionable insights from qualitative remote studies to improve user experienceKey FeaturesUnderstand the different usability testing methodologies and their strengths and weaknessesMaster the execution of remote studiesLearn how to analyze and present study resultsBook DescriptionUsability testing is a subdiscipline of User Experience. Its goal is to ensure that a given product is easy to use ... Read more

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Gain actionable insights from qualitative remote studies to improve user experienceKey FeaturesUnderstand the different usability testing methodologies and their strengths and weaknessesMaster the execution of remote studiesLearn how to analyze and present study resultsBook DescriptionUsability testing is a subdiscipline of User Experience. Its goal is to ensure that a given product is easy to use
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Learning and Collaboration Technologies

11th International Conference, LCT 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the
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DirectX Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Game Development Essentials

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

DirectX Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Game Development Essentials is the definitive guide for aspiring and experienced game developers looking to master DirectX, the collection of APIs pivotal in the creation of high-performance games on Windows platforms. This guide delves deep into the complexities of DirectX, offering readers a clear and detailed exploration of its components, including ... Read more

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DirectX Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Game Development Essentials is the definitive guide for aspiring and experienced game developers looking to master DirectX, the collection of APIs pivotal in the creation of high-performance games on Windows platforms. This guide delves deep into the complexities of DirectX, offering readers a clear and detailed exploration of its components, including
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C++ 2013 for C# Developers

by Dean C. Wills ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
C++ 2013 for C# Developers provides a fast-track to C++ proficiency forthose already using the C# language at an advanced level. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the mechanics of C++'s execution sequence, its grammar, syntax and data access you'll quickly learn the similarities and differences between C++ and C#.The second and third partsof the of the book are devoted to a detailed deep ... Read more

$53.99 USD

C++ 2013 for C# Developers provides a fast-track to C++ proficiency forthose already using the C# language at an advanced level. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the mechanics of C++'s execution sequence, its grammar, syntax and data access you'll quickly learn the similarities and differences between C++ and C#.The second and third partsof the of the book are devoted to a detailed deep
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Advances in Computer Graphics

36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, Calgary, AB, Canada, June 17–20, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Marina Gavrilova, Jian Chang, Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, Eckhard Hitzer, Hiroshi Ishikawa ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, held in Calgary, AB, Canada, in June 2019.The 30 revised full papers presented together with 28 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 231 submissions. The papers address topics such as: 3D reconstruction and rendering, virtual reality and augmented reality, computer ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, held in Calgary, AB, Canada, in June 2019.The 30 revised full papers presented together with 28 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 231 submissions. The papers address topics such as: 3D reconstruction and rendering, virtual reality and augmented reality, computer
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Web Work

Information Seeking and Knowledge Work on the World Wide Web

by Chun Wei Choo, B. Detlor, D. Turnbull ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book brings together three great motifs of the network society: the seeking and using of information by individuals and groups; the creation and application of knowledge in organizations; and the fundamental transformation of these activities as they are enacted on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Of the three, the study of how individuals and groups seek information probably has the ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book brings together three great motifs of the network society: the seeking and using of information by individuals and groups; the creation and application of knowledge in organizations; and the fundamental transformation of these activities as they are enacted on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Of the three, the study of how individuals and groups seek information probably has the
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Intelligent Human Computer Interaction

17th International Conference, IHCI 2025, Jaipur, India, November 14–16, 2025, Revised Selected Papers, Part II

Edited by Anshuman Shastri, Rajiv Singh, Uma Shanker Tiwary, Dhananjay Singh ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 16436-16437 constitutes the revised selected papers of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2025, held in Jaipur, India, during November 14–16, 2025.The 92 full papers included in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 342 submissions. They showcase a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic convergence between ... Read more

$67.49 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 16436-16437 constitutes the revised selected papers of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2025, held in Jaipur, India, during November 14–16, 2025.The 92 full papers included in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 342 submissions. They showcase a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic convergence between
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Des intelligences TRÈS artificielles

by Jean-Louis Dessalles ...

L’« IA » fait de plus en plus souvent la une des médias. Les mystérieux algorithmes de nos ordinateurs sont champions du monde d’échecs et de go, ils vont conduire nos voitures, traduire automatiquement en n’importe quelle langue, voire imiter nos modes de raisonnement. Hélas, ils ne savent même pas qu’ils sont intelligents. Pour le dire plus clairement, ils ne savent rien. Tout ce que peuvent ... Read more

$18.99 USD

L’« IA » fait de plus en plus souvent la une des médias. Les mystérieux algorithmes de nos ordinateurs sont champions du monde d’échecs et de go, ils vont conduire nos voitures, traduire automatiquement en n’importe quelle langue, voire imiter nos modes de raisonnement. Hélas, ils ne savent même pas qu’ils sont intelligents. Pour le dire plus clairement, ils ne savent rien. Tout ce que peuvent
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Making Data

Materializing Digital Information

Edited by Ian Gwilt ...

For many outside of the scientific community, big data and the forms it takes, such as statistical lists, spreadsheets and graphs, often seem abstract and unintelligible. This book investigates how digital fabrication and traditional making approaches are being used to present data in newly engaging and interesting ways.The first part of the book introduces the basic premise of the data object and ... Read more

$28.39 USD

For many outside of the scientific community, big data and the forms it takes, such as statistical lists, spreadsheets and graphs, often seem abstract and unintelligible. This book investigates how digital fabrication and traditional making approaches are being used to present data in newly engaging and interesting ways.The first part of the book introduces the basic premise of the data object and
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Inclusion, Communication, and Social Engagement

First International Conference, ICS exchange 2024, Foggia, Italy, April 18–20, 2024, Proceedings

Edited by Giusi A. Toto ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The digital revolution has radically transformed modes of communication, relationships, and learning, posing new challenges but also offering unprecedented opportunities. This book constitutes the proceedings of the First International Conference on Inclusion, Communication and Social Engagement, ICS exchange 2024, which deals with the future of the inclusion paradigm in education, approaching the ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The digital revolution has radically transformed modes of communication, relationships, and learning, posing new challenges but also offering unprecedented opportunities. This book constitutes the proceedings of the First International Conference on Inclusion, Communication and Social Engagement, ICS exchange 2024, which deals with the future of the inclusion paradigm in education, approaching the
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Power Query Cookbook

Use effective and powerful queries in Power BI Desktop and Dataflows to prepare and transform your data

by Andrea Janicijevic ...

Leverage your source data from hundreds of different connections, perform millions of different transformations, and easily manage highly complex data lifecycles with Power QueryKey FeaturesCollect, combine, and transform data using Power Query's data connectivity and data preparation featuresOvercome the problems faced while accessing data from multiple sources and reshape it to meet your ... Read more

$37.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leverage your source data from hundreds of different connections, perform millions of different transformations, and easily manage highly complex data lifecycles with Power QueryKey FeaturesCollect, combine, and transform data using Power Query's data connectivity and data preparation featuresOvercome the problems faced while accessing data from multiple sources and reshape it to meet your
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Power BI Machine Learning and OpenAI

Explore data through business intelligence, predictive analytics, and text generation

by Greg Beaumont ...

Unleash the full potential of Power BI with the integration of AI and machine learning techniques using OpenAI Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesTake flight with Power BI machine learning and OpenAI using hands-on examples from the FAA airline dataUnlock the full potential of Power BI for advanced analytics using OpenAIDesign stunning data presentations, ... Read more

$37.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash the full potential of Power BI with the integration of AI and machine learning techniques using OpenAI Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesTake flight with Power BI machine learning and OpenAI using hands-on examples from the FAA airline dataUnlock the full potential of Power BI for advanced analytics using OpenAIDesign stunning data presentations,
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Making Futures Work

Integrating Futures Thinking for Design, Innovation, and Strategy

by Phil Balagtas ...

Learn how to get started with Futures Thinking. With this practical guide, Phil Balagtas, founder of the Design Futures Initiative and the global Speculative Futures network, shows you how designers and futurists have made futures work at companies such as Atari, IBM, Apple, Disney, Autodesk, Lufthansa, and McKinsey & Company.This book demystifies the process of Futures Thinking into a language ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Learn how to get started with Futures Thinking. With this practical guide, Phil Balagtas, founder of the Design Futures Initiative and the global Speculative Futures network, shows you how designers and futurists have made futures work at companies such as Atari, IBM, Apple, Disney, Autodesk, Lufthansa, and McKinsey & Company.This book demystifies the process of Futures Thinking into a language
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Social Robotics

13th International Conference, ICSR 2021, Singapore, Singapore, November 10–13, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Haizhou Li, Shuzhi Sam Ge, Yan Wu, Agnieszka Wykowska, Hongsheng He, Xiaorui Liu, Dongyu Li, Jairo Perez-Osorio ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2021, held in Singapore, Singapore, in November 2021. The conference was held as a hybrid event.The 64 full papers and 15 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. The conference presents topics on humans and intelligent robots and on the integration ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2021, held in Singapore, Singapore, in November 2021. The conference was held as a hybrid event.The 64 full papers and 15 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. The conference presents topics on humans and intelligent robots and on the integration
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Artificial Intelligence for Customer Relationship Management

Keeping Customers Informed

by Boris Galitsky ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This research monograph brings AI to the field of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to make a customer experience with a product or service smart and enjoyable. AI is here to help customers to get a refund for a canceled flight, unfreeze a banking account or get a health test result. Today, CRM has evolved from storing and analyzing customers’ data to predicting and understanding their ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This research monograph brings AI to the field of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to make a customer experience with a product or service smart and enjoyable. AI is here to help customers to get a refund for a canceled flight, unfreeze a banking account or get a health test result. Today, CRM has evolved from storing and analyzing customers’ data to predicting and understanding their
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Artificial Intelligence Class 9

Vocational Course Code 417, Skill Education

by Shalini Harisukh, Anjna Virmani ...

Touchpad Artificial Intelligence series has some salient features such as AI Reboot, AI Deep Thinking, AI in Life, AI Lab and AI Ready which ensures that NEP 2020 guidelines are followed. The series is written keeping in mind about the future and scope that lies in Artificial Intelligence. The knowledge is spread in a phased manner so that at no age the kid finds it difficult to understand the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Touchpad Artificial Intelligence series has some salient features such as AI Reboot, AI Deep Thinking, AI in Life, AI Lab and AI Ready which ensures that NEP 2020 guidelines are followed. The series is written keeping in mind about the future and scope that lies in Artificial Intelligence. The knowledge is spread in a phased manner so that at no age the kid finds it difficult to understand the
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Deep Learning Demystified

Techniques and Applications

by Isla M. Trenholm Trenholm ...

Deep learning is no longer the future it’s the engine powering the world around us. From machines that understand speech and text, to systems that recognize faces, generate art, predict outcomes, and automate decision-making, deep learning is the core of the modern intelligence revolution. Yet for many, the subject still feels complex, intimidating, and out of reach.Deep Learning Demystified: ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Deep learning is no longer the future it’s the engine powering the world around us. From machines that understand speech and text, to systems that recognize faces, generate art, predict outcomes, and automate decision-making, deep learning is the core of the modern intelligence revolution. Yet for many, the subject still feels complex, intimidating, and out of reach.Deep Learning Demystified:
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Entrepreneurs Cockpit

by Josh Collier ...

**Most founders are not behind because they lack ideas. They are behind because their systems cannot keep up.***Entrepreneurs Cockpit* is a practical guide for founders, operators, and high-ticket service business owners who want to move beyond random AI prompts and build real agentic workforce infrastructure.Inside, Josh Collier breaks down how to think about AI agents, workflows, memory, tools, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

**Most founders are not behind because they lack ideas. They are behind because their systems cannot keep up.***Entrepreneurs Cockpit* is a practical guide for founders, operators, and high-ticket service business owners who want to move beyond random AI prompts and build real agentic workforce infrastructure.Inside, Josh Collier breaks down how to think about AI agents, workflows, memory, tools,
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