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The UX Book

Process and Guidelines for Ensuring a Quality User Experience

by Rex Hartson, Pardha S. Pyla ...

The UX Book, winner of a 2013 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is a comprehensive textbook on designing interaction to ensure a quality user experience. Combining breadth, depth, and practical applications, this book takes a time-tested process-and-guidelines approach that provides readers with actionable methods and techniques while retaining a ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The UX Book, winner of a 2013 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, is a comprehensive textbook on designing interaction to ensure a quality user experience. Combining breadth, depth, and practical applications, this book takes a time-tested process-and-guidelines approach that provides readers with actionable methods and techniques while retaining a
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Neural Rendering in Action

Build Modern Rendering Systems with Differentiable Rendering, NeRFs, and Gaussian Splatting

by Preetish Kakkar, Mauricio Maurer, Sergey Kosarevsky ...

Learn to build neural rendering systems from scratch, turning 2D images into interactive 3D scenes with differentiable rendering, NeRFs, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and diffusion modelsKey FeaturesBuild complete implementations of differentiable renderers, NeRFs, and Gaussian SplattingLearn inverse rendering, neural scene representations, and generative 3D models from text promptsMaster Slang shaders ... Read more

$32.39 USD

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Learn to build neural rendering systems from scratch, turning 2D images into interactive 3D scenes with differentiable rendering, NeRFs, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and diffusion modelsKey FeaturesBuild complete implementations of differentiable renderers, NeRFs, and Gaussian SplattingLearn inverse rendering, neural scene representations, and generative 3D models from text promptsMaster Slang shaders
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AI-powered Excel Ludo: Complete Code and Easy Instructions to Create a Fully Functional, Advanced and AI-powered Ludo Game in Microsoft Excel using VBA

by Anurag Pandey ...

Build Your Own AI-Powered Ludo Game in Microsoft Excel Worksheet!Get ready-to-use, error-free VBA code with over 1,800 lines of original programming. Just copy, paste, and play a fully functional, intelligent Ludo game right in your Excel worksheet. Learn game logic, customize it, and master Excel VBA!Ever imagined building a fully functional, AI-powered Ludo game entirely in Microsoft Excel? Now ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build Your Own AI-Powered Ludo Game in Microsoft Excel Worksheet!Get ready-to-use, error-free VBA code with over 1,800 lines of original programming. Just copy, paste, and play a fully functional, intelligent Ludo game right in your Excel worksheet. Learn game logic, customize it, and master Excel VBA!Ever imagined building a fully functional, AI-powered Ludo game entirely in Microsoft Excel? Now
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Digital Phenotyping and Mobile Sensing

New Developments in Psychoinformatics

Edited by Harald Baumeister, Christian Montag ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book offers a snapshot of cutting-edge applications of mobile sensing for digital phenotyping in the field of Psychoinformatics. The respective chapters, written by authoritative researchers, cover various aspects related to the use of these technologies in health, education, and cognitive science research. They share insights both into established applications of mobile sensing (such as ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book offers a snapshot of cutting-edge applications of mobile sensing for digital phenotyping in the field of Psychoinformatics. The respective chapters, written by authoritative researchers, cover various aspects related to the use of these technologies in health, education, and cognitive science research. They share insights both into established applications of mobile sensing (such as
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Logic Functions and Equations

Fundamentals and Applications using the XBOOLE-Monitor

by Bernd Steinbach, Christian Posthoff ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
The greatly expanded and updated 3rd edition of this textbook offers the reader a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of logic functions and equations and their applications across computer science and engineering. The authors’ approach emphasizes a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles as well as numerical and computer-based solution methods. The book provides insight into ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The greatly expanded and updated 3rd edition of this textbook offers the reader a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of logic functions and equations and their applications across computer science and engineering. The authors’ approach emphasizes a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles as well as numerical and computer-based solution methods. The book provides insight into
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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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Computational Methods and Mathematical Modeling in Cyberphysics and Engineering Applications 1

Edited by Dmitri Koroliouk, Sergiy Lyashko, Nikolaos Limnios ...

Mathematical methods in engineering are characterized by a wide range of techniques for approaching various problems. Moreover, completely different analysis techniques can be applied to the same problem, which is justified by the difference in specific applications. Therefore, the study of the analyses and solutions of specific problems leads the researcher to generate their own techniques for ... Read more

$136.00 USD

Mathematical methods in engineering are characterized by a wide range of techniques for approaching various problems. Moreover, completely different analysis techniques can be applied to the same problem, which is justified by the difference in specific applications. Therefore, the study of the analyses and solutions of specific problems leads the researcher to generate their own techniques for
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Brain Technology in Augmented Cognition

Current and Future Trends

by Suraj Sood ...

Brain Technology in Augmented Cognition: Current and Future Trends informs engineers interested in human-computer interaction about the current state of augmented cognition. Its scope includes recent advances in electroencephalography (EEG), neural network (NN), and brain-computer interface (BCI) brain technologies.The title explores in detail each technological approach to augmented cognition and ... Read more

$33.99 USD

Brain Technology in Augmented Cognition: Current and Future Trends informs engineers interested in human-computer interaction about the current state of augmented cognition. Its scope includes recent advances in electroencephalography (EEG), neural network (NN), and brain-computer interface (BCI) brain technologies.The title explores in detail each technological approach to augmented cognition and
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Generative AI in Action

by Amit Bahree ...

Series series In Action
Generative AI can transform your business by streamlining the process of creating text, images, and code. This book will show you how to get in on the action!Generative AI in Action is an engaging, practitioner-focused companion that reveals how large language models drive transformative software solutions. Building on Amit Bahree’s extensive background in AI and machine learning, it illustrates ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Generative AI can transform your business by streamlining the process of creating text, images, and code. This book will show you how to get in on the action!Generative AI in Action is an engaging, practitioner-focused companion that reveals how large language models drive transformative software solutions. Building on Amit Bahree’s extensive background in AI and machine learning, it illustrates
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Azure Data Engineering Cookbook

Get well versed in various data engineering techniques in Azure using this recipe-based guide

by Nagaraj Venkatesan, Ahmad Osama, Luca Zanna ...

Nearly 80 recipes to help you collect and transform data from multiple sources into a single data source, making it way easier to perform analytics on the dataKey FeaturesBuild data pipelines from scratch and find solutions to common data engineering problemsLearn how to work with Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, and Synapse AnalyticsMonitor and maintain your data engineering pipelines ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Nearly 80 recipes to help you collect and transform data from multiple sources into a single data source, making it way easier to perform analytics on the dataKey FeaturesBuild data pipelines from scratch and find solutions to common data engineering problemsLearn how to work with Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, and Synapse AnalyticsMonitor and maintain your data engineering pipelines
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The AI Play Book - Demystifying AI and Machine Learning

by V Dore ...

Throughout this book, you will encounter a series of narratives designed to illustratefundamental concepts in AI and ML. From the basics of linear regression and neural networksto the complexities of natural language processing and recommendation systems, eachchapter has been carefully crafted to explain these topics in the simplest terms. Characterssuch as Kia, an inquisitive student, and ... Read more

$4.98 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Throughout this book, you will encounter a series of narratives designed to illustratefundamental concepts in AI and ML. From the basics of linear regression and neural networksto the complexities of natural language processing and recommendation systems, eachchapter has been carefully crafted to explain these topics in the simplest terms. Characterssuch as Kia, an inquisitive student, and
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Data Science with Python and Dask

by Jesse Daniel ...

SummaryDask is a native parallel analytics tool designed to integrate seamlessly with the libraries you're already using, including Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn. With Dask you can crunch and work with huge datasets, using the tools you already have. And Data Science with Python and Dask is your guide to using Dask for your data projects without changing the way you work!You'll find registration ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryDask is a native parallel analytics tool designed to integrate seamlessly with the libraries you're already using, including Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn. With Dask you can crunch and work with huge datasets, using the tools you already have. And Data Science with Python and Dask is your guide to using Dask for your data projects without changing the way you work!You'll find registration
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jQuery UI in Action

by TJ VanToll ...

SummaryjQuery UI in Action is a practical guide to using and customizing jQuery UI library components to build rich, user-friendly web applications. By working through numerous engaging examples, you'll move quickly from placing a datepicker on the page to building a complete user interface that includes features like a contact form and shopping cart. You'll master jQuery UI's five main ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryjQuery UI in Action is a practical guide to using and customizing jQuery UI library components to build rich, user-friendly web applications. By working through numerous engaging examples, you'll move quickly from placing a datepicker on the page to building a complete user interface that includes features like a contact form and shopping cart. You'll master jQuery UI's five main
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Spring Roo in Action

by Ken Rimple, Srini Penchikala ...

SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a
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Ask the Right Question

A Rational Approach to Design for All in Italy

by Luigi Bandini Buti ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book offers a clear, yet comprehensive guide to how to structure a design project, focusing in particular on the key questions designers, architects, policy makers and health professionals should consider when working towards inclusion through design. The book is based on a series of lessons held by the author and his colleague Avril Accolla, whose aim was to train technicians at all levels ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book offers a clear, yet comprehensive guide to how to structure a design project, focusing in particular on the key questions designers, architects, policy makers and health professionals should consider when working towards inclusion through design. The book is based on a series of lessons held by the author and his colleague Avril Accolla, whose aim was to train technicians at all levels
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Doing Design Ethnography

by Andrew Crabtree, Mark Rouncefield, Peter Tolmie ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Ethnography is now a fundamental feature of design practice, taught in universities worldwide and practiced widely in commerce. Despite its rise to prominence a great many competing perspectives exist and there are few practical texts to support the development of competence. Doing Design Ethnographyelaborates the ethnomethodological perspective on ethnography, a distinctive approach that provides ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Ethnography is now a fundamental feature of design practice, taught in universities worldwide and practiced widely in commerce. Despite its rise to prominence a great many competing perspectives exist and there are few practical texts to support the development of competence. Doing Design Ethnographyelaborates the ethnomethodological perspective on ethnography, a distinctive approach that provides
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Cognitive Biases in Visualizations

Edited by Geoffrey Ellis ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book brings together the latest research in this new and exciting area of visualization, looking at classifying and modelling cognitive biases, together with user studies which reveal their undesirable impact on human judgement, and demonstrating how visual analytic techniques can provide effective support for mitigating key biases. A comprehensive coverage of this very relevant topic is ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book brings together the latest research in this new and exciting area of visualization, looking at classifying and modelling cognitive biases, together with user studies which reveal their undesirable impact on human judgement, and demonstrating how visual analytic techniques can provide effective support for mitigating key biases. A comprehensive coverage of this very relevant topic is
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Advanced C and C++ Compiling

by Milan Stevanovic ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learning how to write C/C++ code is only the first step. To be a serious programmer, you need to understand the structure and purpose of the binary files produced by the compiler: object files, static libraries, shared libraries, and, of course, executables.Advanced C and C++ Compiling explains the build process in detail and shows how to integrate code from other developers in the form of ... Read more

$80.09 USD

Learning how to write C/C++ code is only the first step. To be a serious programmer, you need to understand the structure and purpose of the binary files produced by the compiler: object files, static libraries, shared libraries, and, of course, executables.Advanced C and C++ Compiling explains the build process in detail and shows how to integrate code from other developers in the form of
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The Robot and Us

An 'Antidisciplinary' Perspective on the Scientific and Social Impacts of Robotics

by Maria Chiara Carrozza ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book offers a clear, yet comprehensive overview of the role of robots in our society. It especially focuses on the interaction between humans and robots, and on the social and political aspects of the integration of robots with humans, in their everyday life, both in the private and working sphere alike. Based on the lessons held by the author at “Scuola di Politiche” (transl. School of ... Read more

$23.79 USD

This book offers a clear, yet comprehensive overview of the role of robots in our society. It especially focuses on the interaction between humans and robots, and on the social and political aspects of the integration of robots with humans, in their everyday life, both in the private and working sphere alike. Based on the lessons held by the author at “Scuola di Politiche” (transl. School of
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Introduction to React

by Cory Gackenheimer ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Introduction to Reactteaches you React, the JavaScript framework created by developers at Facebook, to solve the problem of building complex user interfaces in a consistent and maintainable way. React.js shrugs away common front-end conventions in an effort to make things more efficient - use Introduction to React to learn about this framework and more today.Get to know the React API and it’s ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Introduction to Reactteaches you React, the JavaScript framework created by developers at Facebook, to solve the problem of building complex user interfaces in a consistent and maintainable way. React.js shrugs away common front-end conventions in an effort to make things more efficient - use Introduction to React to learn about this framework and more today.Get to know the React API and it’s
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The Real Singularity

by Tun-Nug ...

Disambiguating the alleged dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence within the Singularity myth ... Read more

$1.17 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Disambiguating the alleged dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence within the Singularity myth
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Neurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control

by Ning Tan, Peng Yu, Yunong Zhang ...

Exploration on how neurodynamic methods can be effectively applied to control complex, flexible robotic systems in research, and real-world settingsNeurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control presents a comprehensive exploration of neurodynamic control methods for continuum robots—a new generation of soft, flexible robotic systems inspired by nature. The book is organized into seven thematic ... Read more

$128.00 USD

Exploration on how neurodynamic methods can be effectively applied to control complex, flexible robotic systems in research, and real-world settingsNeurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control presents a comprehensive exploration of neurodynamic control methods for continuum robots—a new generation of soft, flexible robotic systems inspired by nature. The book is organized into seven thematic
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Navigating the FRAM

Mastering the Functional Resonance Analysis Method for Modelling Complex Socio-Technical Systems

Edited by Riccardo Patriarca ...

In the world of safety science, where complex socio-technical systems demand innovative approaches, the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) stands as a beacon of insight. Rooted in modern systemic management and Resilience Engineering principles, the FRAM offers a unique perspective, viewing systems through the lens of everyday performance variability.Developed over decades of meticulous ... Read more

$98.99 USD

In the world of safety science, where complex socio-technical systems demand innovative approaches, the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) stands as a beacon of insight. Rooted in modern systemic management and Resilience Engineering principles, the FRAM offers a unique perspective, viewing systems through the lens of everyday performance variability.Developed over decades of meticulous
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PCIP v4.0 Exam Mastery: 800+ Questions

by John Meah ...

Supercharge your exam prep with PCIP v4.0 Exam Mastery—the ultimate question-and-answer companion to the Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) v4.0 - Second Edition.This powerful study guide features over 800 meticulously designed practice questions, each crafted to create deep neural pathways for lasting knowledge retention. Unlike generic question banks, these questions are specifically ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Supercharge your exam prep with PCIP v4.0 Exam Mastery—the ultimate question-and-answer companion to the Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) v4.0 - Second Edition.This powerful study guide features over 800 meticulously designed practice questions, each crafted to create deep neural pathways for lasting knowledge retention. Unlike generic question banks, these questions are specifically
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