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Ultimate LLMOps for LLM Engineering

Engineering Reliable, Observable, and Scalable LLM Systems

by Kinjal Dand ...

From Prototype to Production-Grade LLM Systems.Key Features● Get a free one-month digital subscription to www.avaskillshelf.com● End-to-end coverage of modern LLMOps, from fundamentals to production deployment and monitoring.● Hands-on prompt management, LLM chaining, RAG, and building AI agent examples.● Practical insights into LLMOps observability and analytics using LangFuse, Fine-tuning, and ... Read more

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From Prototype to Production-Grade LLM Systems.Key Features● Get a free one-month digital subscription to www.avaskillshelf.com● End-to-end coverage of modern LLMOps, from fundamentals to production deployment and monitoring.● Hands-on prompt management, LLM chaining, RAG, and building AI agent examples.● Practical insights into LLMOps observability and analytics using LangFuse, Fine-tuning, and
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Fuzzy Sets and Systems I

An Introduction with Cases from Business Informatics, Computer Science and Engineering

Edited by Edy Portmann, Gwendolin Wilke, Luis Terán, Sara D'Onofrio ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
In an era where digital transformation demands ethical foresight and human-centered design, this first volume of a comprehensive trilogy explores how individuals can navigate complexity through responsible technological engagement. By integrating design science research with fuzzy systems theory, it offers a foundation for embedding ethical behavior and sustainable thinking into personal decision ... Read more

$89.09 USD

In an era where digital transformation demands ethical foresight and human-centered design, this first volume of a comprehensive trilogy explores how individuals can navigate complexity through responsible technological engagement. By integrating design science research with fuzzy systems theory, it offers a foundation for embedding ethical behavior and sustainable thinking into personal decision
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The Art of Randomness

Randomized Algorithms in the Real World

by Ronald T. Kneusel ...

Harness the power of randomness (and Python code) to solve real-world problems in fun, hands-on experiments—from simulating evolution to encrypting messages to making machine-learning algorithms!The Art of Randomness is a hands-on guide to mastering the many ways you can use randomized algorithms to solve real programming and scientific problems. You’ll learn how to use randomness to run ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Harness the power of randomness (and Python code) to solve real-world problems in fun, hands-on experiments—from simulating evolution to encrypting messages to making machine-learning algorithms!The Art of Randomness is a hands-on guide to mastering the many ways you can use randomized algorithms to solve real programming and scientific problems. You’ll learn how to use randomness to run
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Data Storytelling with Google Looker Studio

A hands-on guide to using Looker Studio for building compelling and effective dashboards

by Sireesha Pulipati ...

Apply data storytelling concepts and analytical thinking to create dashboards and reports in Looker Studio to aid data-driven decision makingKey FeaturesGain a solid understanding of data visualization principles and learn to apply them effectivelyGet to grips with the concepts and features of Looker Studio to create powerful data storiesExplore the end-to-end process of building dashboards with ... Read more

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Apply data storytelling concepts and analytical thinking to create dashboards and reports in Looker Studio to aid data-driven decision makingKey FeaturesGain a solid understanding of data visualization principles and learn to apply them effectivelyGet to grips with the concepts and features of Looker Studio to create powerful data storiesExplore the end-to-end process of building dashboards with
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Cross-device Federated Recommendation

Privacy-Preserving Personalization

by Xiangjie Kong, Lingyun Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Guojiang Shen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book introduces the prevailing domains of recommender systems and cross-device federated learning, highlighting the latest research progress and prospects regarding cross-device federated recommendation. As a privacy-oriented distributed computing paradigm, cross-device federated learning enables collaborative intelligence across multiple devices while ensuring the security of local data. In ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book introduces the prevailing domains of recommender systems and cross-device federated learning, highlighting the latest research progress and prospects regarding cross-device federated recommendation. As a privacy-oriented distributed computing paradigm, cross-device federated learning enables collaborative intelligence across multiple devices while ensuring the security of local data. In
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The Software Principles of Design for Data Modeling

Edited by Debabrata Samanta ...

The Software Principles of Design for Data Modeling , written by Debabrata Samanta of Rochester Institute of Technology in Kosovo, offers a practical and comprehensive solution to the challenges of designing effective software architecture for data modeling. This book covers key topics such as gathering requirements, modeling requirements with use cases, testing the system, building entity ... Read more

$256.49 USD

The Software Principles of Design for Data Modeling , written by Debabrata Samanta of Rochester Institute of Technology in Kosovo, offers a practical and comprehensive solution to the challenges of designing effective software architecture for data modeling. This book covers key topics such as gathering requirements, modeling requirements with use cases, testing the system, building entity
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Educational Perspectives on Digital Technologies in Modeling and Management

Edited by G. S. Prakasha, Maria Lapina, Deepanraj Balakrishnan, Mohammad Sajid ...

The complexity of managing and modeling various systems, from social networks to educational institutions and technical systems, has reached unprecedented levels. Traditional approaches struggle to keep pace with the dynamic nature of these challenges, leaving scholars, educators, and professionals searching for innovative solutions. This growing problem calls for a comprehensive guide to ... Read more

$341.99 USD

The complexity of managing and modeling various systems, from social networks to educational institutions and technical systems, has reached unprecedented levels. Traditional approaches struggle to keep pace with the dynamic nature of these challenges, leaving scholars, educators, and professionals searching for innovative solutions. This growing problem calls for a comprehensive guide to
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Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method

Edited by Vasilis Sarhosis, Katalin Bagi, José V. Lemos, Gabriele Milani ...

The Discrete Element Method (DEM) has emerged as a solution to predicting load capacities of masonry structures. As one of many numerical methods and computational solutions being applied to evaluate masonry structures, further research on DEM tools and methodologies is essential for further advancement. Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method explores the ... Read more

$179.99 USD

The Discrete Element Method (DEM) has emerged as a solution to predicting load capacities of masonry structures. As one of many numerical methods and computational solutions being applied to evaluate masonry structures, further research on DEM tools and methodologies is essential for further advancement. Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method explores the
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IT Solutions Series: Humanizing Information Technology: Advice from Experts

Edited by Shannon H. Schelin, G. David Garson ...

With the alarming rate of information technology changes over the past two decades, it is not unexpected that there is an evolution of the human side of IT that has forced many organizations to rethink their strategies in dealing with the human side of IT. People, just like computers, are main components of any information systems. And just as successful organizations must be willing to upgrade ... Read more

$85.49 USD

With the alarming rate of information technology changes over the past two decades, it is not unexpected that there is an evolution of the human side of IT that has forced many organizations to rethink their strategies in dealing with the human side of IT. People, just like computers, are main components of any information systems. And just as successful organizations must be willing to upgrade
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Contemporary Strategies and Approaches in 3-D Information Modeling

Edited by Bimal Kumar ...

It is generally accepted that building information modeling (BIM) related technologies offer considerable advantages to many participants in the construction sector. Currently, there exists a whole range of commercially available BIM software platforms that are specialized to suit the functional needs of their main users. Contemporary Strategies and Approaches in 3-D Information Modeling is a ... Read more

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It is generally accepted that building information modeling (BIM) related technologies offer considerable advantages to many participants in the construction sector. Currently, there exists a whole range of commercially available BIM software platforms that are specialized to suit the functional needs of their main users. Contemporary Strategies and Approaches in 3-D Information Modeling is a
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AI-Powered Analysis, Modeling, and Monitoring of Wind Energy Systems

Edited by Jackson J. Justo, Galina Demidova, Francis A. Mwasilu, Dmitry V. Lukichev, Ramesh C. Bansal ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way wind energy systems are analyzed and monitored, creating a smarter, more efficient renewable energy sector. By integrating machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics, AI enables operators to forecast wind patterns with greater accuracy and proactively detect faults before they impact productivity. These intelligent systems not only ... Read more

$238.49 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way wind energy systems are analyzed and monitored, creating a smarter, more efficient renewable energy sector. By integrating machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics, AI enables operators to forecast wind patterns with greater accuracy and proactively detect faults before they impact productivity. These intelligent systems not only
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Systems Approach Applications for Developments in Information Technology

Edited by Frank Stowell ...

The intricate fields of information systems and information technology consist of innumerable interrelated facets from hardware to software and creators to end users. All systems inevitably encounter errors or problems, and as new solutions are found and created in today’s complex world of technology, it is essential to look at systems as complete entities when searching for solutions and answers. ... Read more

$148.49 USD

The intricate fields of information systems and information technology consist of innumerable interrelated facets from hardware to software and creators to end users. All systems inevitably encounter errors or problems, and as new solutions are found and created in today’s complex world of technology, it is essential to look at systems as complete entities when searching for solutions and answers.
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User Perception and Influencing Factors of Technology in Everyday Life

Edited by Anabela Mesquita ...

An increasing amount of research is being developed in the area where technology and humans meet. The success or failure of technologies and the question whether technology helps humans to fulfill their goals or whether it hinders them is in most cases not a technical one. User Perception and Influencing Factors of Technology in Everyday Life addresses issues of human and technology interaction. ... Read more

$148.49 USD

An increasing amount of research is being developed in the area where technology and humans meet. The success or failure of technologies and the question whether technology helps humans to fulfill their goals or whether it hinders them is in most cases not a technical one. User Perception and Influencing Factors of Technology in Everyday Life addresses issues of human and technology interaction.
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OpenCode 30小時實作課

讀懂程式、修好問題、完成可驗收的交付

by Happy eBook Authors ...

AI很快就能給出一份程式。真正的工作，是確認它讀對資料、沒有覆寫原檔，也能讓別人照著說明使用。《OpenCode 30小時實作課》以一份範例書目為起點，帶你把「請AI幫忙」變成可檢查的工作：先說清楚需求與界線，再讀程式、看工具事件、寫測試，最後完成可交接的成果。【一條專題主線，三段學習路線】• 基礎操作與安全驗證：練習受控讀寫、任務契約、必要的Python，以及Git與權限保護。• 規則、測試與專案接手：留下專案規則，接手教材提供的完整書目工具，追蹤資料流，以紅綠測試、CSV邊界案例與批次檢查驗證判斷。• 修改、重用與交付：在同一個工作副本完成限定改動，把審查做成可重用命令，再整理操作手冊與工具包，進行收件者驗收。【不只看AI回答，也看原碼與證據】你將練習先寫預期，再核對檔案差異、測試結果與工具事件。遇到模型答錯，以原碼或測試反證，而不是為了配合回答修改正確資料。【適合這樣的你 ... Read more

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AI很快就能給出一份程式。真正的工作，是確認它讀對資料、沒有覆寫原檔，也能讓別人照著說明使用。《OpenCode 30小時實作課》以一份範例書目為起點，帶你把「請AI幫忙」變成可檢查的工作：先說清楚需求與界線，再讀程式、看工具事件、寫測試，最後完成可交接的成果。【一條專題主線，三段學習路線】• 基礎操作與安全驗證：練習受控讀寫、任務契約、必要的Python，以及Git與權限保護。• 規則、測試與專案接手：留下專案規則，接手教材提供的完整書目工具，追蹤資料流，以紅綠測試、CSV邊界案例與批次檢查驗證判斷。• 修改、重用與交付：在同一個工作副本完成限定改動，把審查做成可重用命令，再整理操作手冊與工具包，進行收件者驗收。【不只看AI回答，也看原碼與證據】你將練習先寫預期，再核對檔案差異、測試結果與工具事件。遇到模型答錯，以原碼或測試反證，而不是為了配合回答修改正確資料。【適合這樣的你
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How to Use Grok 3 for Beginners: AI is Better than Traditional Search

by Lazarus ...

This book offers an in-depth look at Grok 3, an xAI-developed AI assistant, crafted for people new to artificial intelligence. It explains how to use Grok 3 and showcases its edge over traditional search engines like Google, using clear examples and comparisons. The structure mimics professional articles to ensure beginners grasp it fully. ... Read more

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This book offers an in-depth look at Grok 3, an xAI-developed AI assistant, crafted for people new to artificial intelligence. It explains how to use Grok 3 and showcases its edge over traditional search engines like Google, using clear examples and comparisons. The structure mimics professional articles to ensure beginners grasp it fully.
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Godot 3D Game Development

2D Adventure Games, 3D Maths and Physics, Game Mechanics, Animations, and 3D Game Development (English Edition)

by Marijo Trkulja ...

The impressive Godot game engine allows any programmer to start making 2D and 3D games without any specialized language requirements. In addition, this game engine makes it simple to design video games, create interactive and animated applications, and utilize them in advertising campaigns. The book starts with the fundamental aspects of game production. The book explains how games are made ... Read more

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The impressive Godot game engine allows any programmer to start making 2D and 3D games without any specialized language requirements. In addition, this game engine makes it simple to design video games, create interactive and animated applications, and utilize them in advertising campaigns. The book starts with the fundamental aspects of game production. The book explains how games are made
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Praxis der Teleportation

Anwendungen der virtuellen und erweiterten Realität in Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft

by Armin Grasnick ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Buch beschreibt die Möglichkeiten der Teleportation im Metaversum. Die virtuelle Realität hier wird auf andere Spektren erweitert und der universelle Begriff „Phantomfeld“ eingeführt. Der Eintritt der Phantome ins Metaversum kann als technischer Vorgang aufgefasst werden. Displays und Headsets werden zu virtuellen Portalen. Der Einsatz von Avataren und die praktische Anwendung von VR, AR, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Dieses Buch beschreibt die Möglichkeiten der Teleportation im Metaversum. Die virtuelle Realität hier wird auf andere Spektren erweitert und der universelle Begriff „Phantomfeld“ eingeführt. Der Eintritt der Phantome ins Metaversum kann als technischer Vorgang aufgefasst werden. Displays und Headsets werden zu virtuellen Portalen. Der Einsatz von Avataren und die praktische Anwendung von VR, AR,
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PROGRAMMARE IN C# 10 - Tecniche di base

by Mario De Ghetto ...

Vuoi imparare le tecniche di base per programmare in C# 10 e acquisire un livello di conoscenza sufficiente per iniziare a creare le tue applicazioni? Vuoi conoscere come funzionano .NET 6.0, il compilatore, il Garbage Collector e Visual Studio 2022? Vuoi iniziare a porre le basi per la tua nuova professione nel campo dello sviluppo del software? Oppure semplicemente devi superare degli esami ... Read more

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Vuoi imparare le tecniche di base per programmare in C# 10 e acquisire un livello di conoscenza sufficiente per iniziare a creare le tue applicazioni? Vuoi conoscere come funzionano .NET 6.0, il compilatore, il Garbage Collector e Visual Studio 2022? Vuoi iniziare a porre le basi per la tua nuova professione nel campo dello sviluppo del software? Oppure semplicemente devi superare degli esami
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Open Space

The Global Effort for Open Access to Environmental Satellite Data

by Mariel Borowitz ...

Series series Information Policy
An examination of environmental satellite data sharing policies, offering a model of data-sharing policy development, case and practical recommendations for increasing global data sharing.Key to understanding and addressing climate change is continuous and precise monitoring of environmental conditions. Satellites play an important role in collecting climate data, offering comprehensive global ... Read more

$28.99 USD

An examination of environmental satellite data sharing policies, offering a model of data-sharing policy development, case and practical recommendations for increasing global data sharing.Key to understanding and addressing climate change is continuous and precise monitoring of environmental conditions. Satellites play an important role in collecting climate data, offering comprehensive global
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Measurements-Based Radar Signature Modeling

An Analysis Framework

by Joseph T. Mayhan, John A. Tabaczynski ...

Series series MIT Lincoln Laboratory Series
A high-level text that synthesizes diverse research areas for characterizing objects (targets) from radar data and establishes a novel analysis framework for a class of signal processing techniques useful for high-resolution radar signature modeling.The only text to integrate a diverse body of work on characterizing objects (targets) from radar data into a common analysis framework, this book ... Read more

$77.99 USD

A high-level text that synthesizes diverse research areas for characterizing objects (targets) from radar data and establishes a novel analysis framework for a class of signal processing techniques useful for high-resolution radar signature modeling.The only text to integrate a diverse body of work on characterizing objects (targets) from radar data into a common analysis framework, this book
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

18th International Conference, ICIRA 2025, Okayama, Japan, August 6–9, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Takayuki Matsuno, Honghai Liu, Lianqing Liu, Zhouping Yin, Xiangyang Zhu, Weihong Ren, Zhiyong Wang, Yixuan Sheng ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 3-volume set, LNAI 16074-16076, constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2025, which took place in Okayama, Japan, during August 6-9, 2025.The 165 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 329 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part 1: Robotic Dexterous ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The 3-volume set, LNAI 16074-16076, constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2025, which took place in Okayama, Japan, during August 6-9, 2025.The 165 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 329 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part 1: Robotic Dexterous
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Datenbanken und SQL

Eine praxisorientierte Einführung mit Anwendungen in Oracle, SQL Server und MySQL

by Edwin Schicker ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Buch vermittelt fundierte Grundkenntnisse sowohl in Datenbanken als auch in SQL. Eine Zusammenfassung und zahlreiche Übungsaufgaben in jedem Kapitel dienen der Vertiefung des Stoffes und verbessern den Lernerfolg deutlich. Die Schwerpunkte des Buches sind relationale Datenbanken, Entwurf von Datenbanken, die Programmiersprache SQL und der Zugriff auf Datenbanken mittels der Sprache PHP. ... Read more

$31.49 USD

Dieses Buch vermittelt fundierte Grundkenntnisse sowohl in Datenbanken als auch in SQL. Eine Zusammenfassung und zahlreiche Übungsaufgaben in jedem Kapitel dienen der Vertiefung des Stoffes und verbessern den Lernerfolg deutlich. Die Schwerpunkte des Buches sind relationale Datenbanken, Entwurf von Datenbanken, die Programmiersprache SQL und der Zugriff auf Datenbanken mittels der Sprache PHP.
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Das C++ Kompendium

STL, Objektfabriken, Exceptions

by Gilbert Brands ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Lehrbuch vermittelt sehr detailliert die zentralen Konzepte der Programmierung in C++. Dabei wird anhand vielfältiger, komplexer Problemstellungen die Entwicklung korrekten und wiederverwendbaren Codes gezeigt und zudem eine Programmiertechnik vorgestellt, die typische Fehler und Inkonsistenzen zu vermeiden hilft.In den einzelnen Kapiteln werden Grundlagen und fortgeschrittene Themen zu ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Dieses Lehrbuch vermittelt sehr detailliert die zentralen Konzepte der Programmierung in C++. Dabei wird anhand vielfältiger, komplexer Problemstellungen die Entwicklung korrekten und wiederverwendbaren Codes gezeigt und zudem eine Programmiertechnik vorgestellt, die typische Fehler und Inkonsistenzen zu vermeiden hilft.In den einzelnen Kapiteln werden Grundlagen und fortgeschrittene Themen zu
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Graph Data Modeling in Python

A practical guide to curating, analyzing, and modeling data with graphs

by Gary Hutson, Matt Jackson ...

Learn how to transform, store, evolve, refactor, model, and create graph projections using the Python programming language Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesTransform relational data models into graph data model while learning key applications along the wayDiscover common challenges in graph modeling and analysis, and learn how to overcome themPractice real ... Read more

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Learn how to transform, store, evolve, refactor, model, and create graph projections using the Python programming language Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesTransform relational data models into graph data model while learning key applications along the wayDiscover common challenges in graph modeling and analysis, and learn how to overcome themPractice real
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