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Innovations Induced by Research in Technical Systems

Edited by Maciej Majewski, Wojciech Kacalak ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on innovative technologies and their applications in the field of mechanical engineering, covering new design methods as well as the practical implementation and optimization of existing ones to satisfy growing and changing industrial needs. The book features the proceedings of the International Online Conference on Innovations Induced by Research in Technical Systems (IIRTS’2019 ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book reports on innovative technologies and their applications in the field of mechanical engineering, covering new design methods as well as the practical implementation and optimization of existing ones to satisfy growing and changing industrial needs. The book features the proceedings of the International Online Conference on Innovations Induced by Research in Technical Systems (IIRTS’2019
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Practical Lakehouse Architecture

Designing and Implementing Modern Data Platforms at Scale

by Gaurav Ashok Thalpati ...

This concise yet comprehensive guide explains how to adopt a data lakehouse architecture to implement modern data platforms. It reviews the design considerations, challenges, and best practices for implementing a lakehouse and provides key insights into the ways that using a lakehouse can impact your data platform, from managing structured and unstructured data and supporting BI and AI/ML use ... Read more

$43.19 USD

This concise yet comprehensive guide explains how to adopt a data lakehouse architecture to implement modern data platforms. It reviews the design considerations, challenges, and best practices for implementing a lakehouse and provides key insights into the ways that using a lakehouse can impact your data platform, from managing structured and unstructured data and supporting BI and AI/ML use
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Society 5.0

5th International Conference Society 5.0 2025, San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy, June 25–27, 2025, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Flavio Corradini, Knut Hinkelmann, Hanlie Smuts, Barbara Re ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the revised selected proceedings from the 5th International Conference on Society 5.0, Society 5.0 2025, held in San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy, during June 25–27, 2025.The 24 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 64 submissions. They focus on advancing the vision of a human-centered society built on a ‘fair pact’ between human being ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book constitutes the revised selected proceedings from the 5th International Conference on Society 5.0, Society 5.0 2025, held in San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy, during June 25–27, 2025.The 24 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 64 submissions. They focus on advancing the vision of a human-centered society built on a ‘fair pact’ between human being
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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Access to Learning, Health and Well-Being

9th International Conference, UAHCI 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four LNCS volume set 9175-9178 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, UAHCI 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, in Los Angeles, CA, USA in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The four LNCS volume set 9175-9178 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, UAHCI 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, in Los Angeles, CA, USA in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters
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Introduction to Programming with Fortran

by Ian Chivers, Jane Sleightholme ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This fourth Edition presents new examples on submodules, derived type i/o, object oriented programming, abstract interfaces and procedure pointers, C interop, sorting and searching, statistics and converting to more modern versions of Fortran.Key FeaturesHighlights the core language features of modern Fortran including data typing, array processing, control structures, functions, subroutines, ... Read more

$80.09 USD

This fourth Edition presents new examples on submodules, derived type i/o, object oriented programming, abstract interfaces and procedure pointers, C interop, sorting and searching, statistics and converting to more modern versions of Fortran.Key FeaturesHighlights the core language features of modern Fortran including data typing, array processing, control structures, functions, subroutines,
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Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online

6th International Conference, HELMeTO 2024, Rome, Italy, September 25–27, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part II

Edited by Pasquale Ardimento, Raffaele Di Fuccio, Giovanni Fulantelli, Pierpaolo Limone, Riccardo Pecori, Paolo Raviolo, Marco Rondonotti, Daniele Schicchi, Davide Taibi, Gianluca Zaza ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The two-volume set CCIS 2467 and 2468 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during September 25–27, 2024.The 46 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 101 submissions. The papers are organized ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The two-volume set CCIS 2467 and 2468 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during September 25–27, 2024.The 46 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 101 submissions. The papers are organized
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Practical IoT Edge Computing with Python

Develop End-to-End IoT Solutions with Python, Edge Computing, and Containerization for Fast and Reliable Decision-Making (English Edition)

by Dr. Rajasi Athawale ...

Build Real-time IoT Solutions Using Python, Edge, and Docker Tools.Book DescriptionThe Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping the way the world collects, processes, and responds to data—from smart homes and wearables to autonomous vehicles and industrial automation. As the demand for fast, secure, and intelligent data handling grows, edge computing becomes a key enabler, pushing computation closer ... Read more

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Build Real-time IoT Solutions Using Python, Edge, and Docker Tools.Book DescriptionThe Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping the way the world collects, processes, and responds to data—from smart homes and wearables to autonomous vehicles and industrial automation. As the demand for fast, secure, and intelligent data handling grows, edge computing becomes a key enabler, pushing computation closer
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AI for Everyone

by Irene Nganga ...

AI for Everyone: Profit, Learn, and Have Fun with Artificial Intelligence is your comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging the power of AI in your everyday life. Whether you're a curious beginner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking to enhance personal skills, this eBook provides you with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to harness AI's potential.From practical tips ... Read more

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AI for Everyone: Profit, Learn, and Have Fun with Artificial Intelligence is your comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging the power of AI in your everyday life. Whether you're a curious beginner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking to enhance personal skills, this eBook provides you with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to harness AI's potential.From practical tips
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The World of 5G

Volume 3: Intelligent Home

by Wei Wu ...

This book describes the evolution of the intelligent home wired up with 5G technologies supported by Internet of Things (IoT) in the intelligent smart home to integrate most home appliances such as HD TV, home security, and home network equipment into one central hub.Contents:The Past and Present of Smart HomeThe Foundation of the Integration of Smart Home and 5GTypical Applications of Smart Home ... Read more

$55.99 USD

This book describes the evolution of the intelligent home wired up with 5G technologies supported by Internet of Things (IoT) in the intelligent smart home to integrate most home appliances such as HD TV, home security, and home network equipment into one central hub.Contents:The Past and Present of Smart HomeThe Foundation of the Integration of Smart Home and 5GTypical Applications of Smart Home
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Customizing Dynamics 365

Implementing and Releasing Business Solutions

by Sanjaya Yapa ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain an understanding of basic and advanced customizations in Dynamics 365 and learn how they can be effectively used to implement simple business requirements. This is a practical book for developers that explains the use of various Dynamics 365 features as well as use of advanced concepts such as Azure integration and custom development.Customizing Dynamics 365 starts by explaining the business ... Read more

$58.49 USD

Gain an understanding of basic and advanced customizations in Dynamics 365 and learn how they can be effectively used to implement simple business requirements. This is a practical book for developers that explains the use of various Dynamics 365 features as well as use of advanced concepts such as Azure integration and custom development.Customizing Dynamics 365 starts by explaining the business
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Computational Intelligence for Patient Care

Blockchain, AI, and ML in Healthcare

Edited by Rishabha Malviya, Rishav Sharma, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Suraj Kumar ...

Computational Intelligence for Patient Care: Blockchain, AI, and ML in Healthcare explores the revolutionizing applications of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in healthcare systems. The book attempts to close the gap between cutting-edge computational approaches and real-world healthcare applications by discussing the latest innovations in the field.The book is divided ... Read more

$180.00 USD

Computational Intelligence for Patient Care: Blockchain, AI, and ML in Healthcare explores the revolutionizing applications of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in healthcare systems. The book attempts to close the gap between cutting-edge computational approaches and real-world healthcare applications by discussing the latest innovations in the field.The book is divided
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Energy Systems Engineering

Modeling, Analysis and Application

Edited by Sivasankari Sundaram, Chakkarapani Manickam ...

Series series ISTE Invoiced
Energy Systems Engineering is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals navigating through the rapidly evolving energy landscape. This book bridges theory and practice, delivering clear explanations of the origin of energy system modeling approaches, deliverables, performance analysis, and real-world applications across conventional and renewable technologies.From linear ... Read more

$136.00 USD

Energy Systems Engineering is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals navigating through the rapidly evolving energy landscape. This book bridges theory and practice, delivering clear explanations of the origin of energy system modeling approaches, deliverables, performance analysis, and real-world applications across conventional and renewable technologies.From linear
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Tablas dinámicas y Gráficas para Excel

by A. J. Wright ...

Este libro puede ser utilizado como un tutorial o una guía de referencia rápida. Está desarrollado para usuarios quienes se sienten confortables con las bases de Microsoft® Excel® y ahora están listos para aprovechar esta habilidad mediante el aprendizaje de tablas dinámicas y gráficos.Este libro asume que ya sabes como crear, abrir, salvar y modificar hojas de Excel® y que estás familiarizado de ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Este libro puede ser utilizado como un tutorial o una guía de referencia rápida. Está desarrollado para usuarios quienes se sienten confortables con las bases de Microsoft® Excel® y ahora están listos para aprovechar esta habilidad mediante el aprendizaje de tablas dinámicas y gráficos.Este libro asume que ya sabes como crear, abrir, salvar y modificar hojas de Excel® y que estás familiarizado de
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Playful Disruption of Digital Media

Edited by Daniel Cermak-Sassenrath ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book starts with the proposition that digital media invite play and indeed need to be played by their everyday users. Play is probably one of the most visible and powerful ways to appropriate the digital world. The diverse, emerging practices of digital media appear to be essentially playful: Users are involved and active, produce form and content, spread, exchange and consume it, take risks, ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book starts with the proposition that digital media invite play and indeed need to be played by their everyday users. Play is probably one of the most visible and powerful ways to appropriate the digital world. The diverse, emerging practices of digital media appear to be essentially playful: Users are involved and active, produce form and content, spread, exchange and consume it, take risks,
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Game Dynamics

Best Practices in Procedural and Dynamic Game Content Generation

Edited by Oliver Korn, Newton Lee ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book offers a compendium of best practices in game dynamics. It covers a wide range of dynamic game elements ranging from player behavior over artificial intelligence to procedural content generation. Such dynamics make virtual worlds more lively and realistic and they also create the potential for moments of amazement and surprise. In many cases, game dynamics are driven by a combination of ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book offers a compendium of best practices in game dynamics. It covers a wide range of dynamic game elements ranging from player behavior over artificial intelligence to procedural content generation. Such dynamics make virtual worlds more lively and realistic and they also create the potential for moments of amazement and surprise. In many cases, game dynamics are driven by a combination of
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Zarabianie na ChatGPT — wykorzystaj moc sztucznej inteligencji

Polish

by Vaskolo ...

Series series Polish
Ten e-book o monetyzacji ChatGPT pokaże Ci, jak wykorzystać sztuczną inteligencję do tworzenia wysokiej jakości treści i rozwijania działalności w obszarze freelancingu. Dowiesz się, jak oszczędzać czas i zwiększać swoje dochody, wykorzystując moc AI do tworzenia artykułów, copywritingu, promowania produktów i usług oraz wielu innych. Ta książka stanie się Twoim przewodnikiem po świecie ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Ten e-book o monetyzacji ChatGPT pokaże Ci, jak wykorzystać sztuczną inteligencję do tworzenia wysokiej jakości treści i rozwijania działalności w obszarze freelancingu. Dowiesz się, jak oszczędzać czas i zwiększać swoje dochody, wykorzystując moc AI do tworzenia artykułów, copywritingu, promowania produktów i usług oraz wielu innych. Ta książka stanie się Twoim przewodnikiem po świecie
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AI in Action: A Comprehensive Guide to Real-world Applications

by Christoffer Smestad ...

Explore the Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Witness the rapid growth of AI, a field that is reshaping our lives and professional landscape. Discover the latest advancements and real-world applications, including machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, robotics, and natural language processing.Trace the evolution of AI from its early conceptual stages to its present ... Read more

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Explore the Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Witness the rapid growth of AI, a field that is reshaping our lives and professional landscape. Discover the latest advancements and real-world applications, including machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, robotics, and natural language processing.Trace the evolution of AI from its early conceptual stages to its present
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User Community Discovery

Edited by Georgios Paliouras, Symeon Papadopoulos, Dimitrios Vogiatzis, Yiannis Kompatsiaris ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book redefines community discovery in the new world of Online Social Networks and Web 2.0 applications, through real-world problems and applications in the context of the Web, pointing out the current and future challenges of the field.Particular emphasis is placed on the issues of community representation, efficiency and scalability, detection of communities in hypergraphs, such as multi ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book redefines community discovery in the new world of Online Social Networks and Web 2.0 applications, through real-world problems and applications in the context of the Web, pointing out the current and future challenges of the field.Particular emphasis is placed on the issues of community representation, efficiency and scalability, detection of communities in hypergraphs, such as multi
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Modern Statistical Methods for HCI

Edited by Judy Robertson, Maurits Kaptein ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book critically reflects on current statistical methods used in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and introduces a number of novel methods to the reader.Covering many techniques and approaches for exploratory data analysis including effect and power calculations, experimental design, event history analysis, non-parametric testing and Bayesian inference; the research contained in this book ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book critically reflects on current statistical methods used in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and introduces a number of novel methods to the reader.Covering many techniques and approaches for exploratory data analysis including effect and power calculations, experimental design, event history analysis, non-parametric testing and Bayesian inference; the research contained in this book
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Activity and Behavior Computing

Edited by Md Atiqur Rahman Ahad, Sozo Inoue, Daniel Roggen, Kaori Fujinami ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
Focusing on the vision-based and sensor-based recognition and analysis of human activity and behavior, this book gathers extended versions of selected papers presented at the International Conference on Activity and Behavior Computing (ABC 2020), held in Kitakyushu, Japan on August 26 – 29, 2020. The respective chapters cover action recognition, action understanding, gait analysis, gesture ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Focusing on the vision-based and sensor-based recognition and analysis of human activity and behavior, this book gathers extended versions of selected papers presented at the International Conference on Activity and Behavior Computing (ABC 2020), held in Kitakyushu, Japan on August 26 – 29, 2020. The respective chapters cover action recognition, action understanding, gait analysis, gesture
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Cognitive Infocommunications (CogInfoCom)

by Péter Baranyi, Adam Csapo, Gyula Sallai ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the theoretical foundations of cognitive infocommunications (CogInfoCom), and provides a survey on state-of-the-art solutions and applications within the field. The book covers aspects of cognitive infocommunications in research fields such as affective computing, BCI, future internet, HCI, HRI, sensory substitution, and virtual/augmented interactions, and also introduces newly ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book describes the theoretical foundations of cognitive infocommunications (CogInfoCom), and provides a survey on state-of-the-art solutions and applications within the field. The book covers aspects of cognitive infocommunications in research fields such as affective computing, BCI, future internet, HCI, HRI, sensory substitution, and virtual/augmented interactions, and also introduces newly
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Worst-Case Execution Time Aware Compilation Techniques for Real-Time Systems

by Paul Lokuciejewski, Peter Marwedel ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
For real-time systems, the worst-case execution time (WCET) is the key objective to be considered. Traditionally, code for real-time systems is generated without taking this objective into account and the WCET is computed only after code generation. Worst-Case Execution Time Aware Compilation Techniques for Real-Time Systems presents the first comprehensive approach integrating WCET considerations ... Read more

$143.99 USD

For real-time systems, the worst-case execution time (WCET) is the key objective to be considered. Traditionally, code for real-time systems is generated without taking this objective into account and the WCET is computed only after code generation. Worst-Case Execution Time Aware Compilation Techniques for Real-Time Systems presents the first comprehensive approach integrating WCET considerations
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Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering V

Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering, ADM 2025, September 3–5, 2025, Genova, Italy, Volume 1

Edited by Giovanni Berselli, Angelo Oreste Andrisano, Paolo Di Stefano, Caterina Rizzi, Francesco Gherardini ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers original peer-reviewed papers reporting on innovative methods and tools in design, modeling, simulation and optimization, and their applications in engineering design, manufacturing, and other relevant industrial sectors. Based on contributions to the Fifth International Conference on Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering, ADM 2025, held on September 3–5, 2025, in ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This book gathers original peer-reviewed papers reporting on innovative methods and tools in design, modeling, simulation and optimization, and their applications in engineering design, manufacturing, and other relevant industrial sectors. Based on contributions to the Fifth International Conference on Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering, ADM 2025, held on September 3–5, 2025, in
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The Last Manual Switch: A Eulogy for Physical Control

by Alex Reed ...

What if the most satisfying interaction you have with technology is one that's quietly disappearing? This is the story of the humble switch—from the definitive **click** that once powered our world to its silent fade behind glass screens and voice commands. It's a journey through design, psychology, and human agency, asking a critical question: in our quest for seamless automation, what profound ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if the most satisfying interaction you have with technology is one that's quietly disappearing? This is the story of the humble switch—from the definitive **click** that once powered our world to its silent fade behind glass screens and voice commands. It's a journey through design, psychology, and human agency, asking a critical question: in our quest for seamless automation, what profound
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