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Principles of Database Management

The Practical Guide to Storing, Managing and Analyzing Big and Small Data

by Wilfried Lemahieu, Seppe vanden Broucke, Bart Baesens ...

This comprehensive textbook teaches the fundamentals of database design, modeling, systems, data storage, and the evolving world of data warehousing, governance and more. Written by experienced educators and experts in big data, analytics, data quality, and data integration, it provides an up-to-date approach to database management. This full-color, illustrated text has a balanced theory-practice ... Read more

$72.99 USD

This comprehensive textbook teaches the fundamentals of database design, modeling, systems, data storage, and the evolving world of data warehousing, governance and more. Written by experienced educators and experts in big data, analytics, data quality, and data integration, it provides an up-to-date approach to database management. This full-color, illustrated text has a balanced theory-practice
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Microcopy: Discover How Tiny Bits of Text Make Tasty Apps and Websites

by Niaw de Leon ...

Microcopy consists of small pieces of text like headings, hint texts, placeholders, summaries, and instructions throughout a website or app. These little bits of content often get overlooked to the detriment of the application or website you're building, which is tragic since they make the difference between technology that fades into obscurity and technology that goes on to become extremely ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Microcopy consists of small pieces of text like headings, hint texts, placeholders, summaries, and instructions throughout a website or app. These little bits of content often get overlooked to the detriment of the application or website you're building, which is tragic since they make the difference between technology that fades into obscurity and technology that goes on to become extremely
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AI Mastery for Finance Professionals

Foundations, Techniques, and Applications

by Glenn Hopper ...

Are you ready to harness the transformative power of AI in finance?AI Mastery for Finance Professionals is the definitive guide for navigating the AI revolution that is reshaping the financial landscape. This book demystifies complex concepts and equips you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for smarter decision-making, improved risk management, and unparalleled innovation. As AI removes ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Are you ready to harness the transformative power of AI in finance?AI Mastery for Finance Professionals is the definitive guide for navigating the AI revolution that is reshaping the financial landscape. This book demystifies complex concepts and equips you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for smarter decision-making, improved risk management, and unparalleled innovation. As AI removes
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Building Cross-Platform GUI Applications with Fyne

Create beautiful, platform-agnostic graphical applications using Fyne and the Go programming language

by Andrew Williams ...

Understand how to use the Fyne toolkit to build exciting apps for a range of devices and deploy them effectivelyKey FeaturesLearn how to use standard widgets, dialogs, and layouts as well as how to build your ownUnderstand how to develop an app and package and distribute it to different operating systems and app storesExplore the design principles and vision of the Fyne toolkit and how that may ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand how to use the Fyne toolkit to build exciting apps for a range of devices and deploy them effectivelyKey FeaturesLearn how to use standard widgets, dialogs, and layouts as well as how to build your ownUnderstand how to develop an app and package and distribute it to different operating systems and app storesExplore the design principles and vision of the Fyne toolkit and how that may
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Common Lisp Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

by Edmund Weitz ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Find solutions to problems and answers to questions you are likely to encounter when writing real-world applications in Common Lisp. This book covers areas as diverse as web programming, databases, graphical user interfaces, integration with other programming languages, multi-threading, and mobile devices as well as debugging techniques and optimization, to name just a few.Written by an author who ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Find solutions to problems and answers to questions you are likely to encounter when writing real-world applications in Common Lisp. This book covers areas as diverse as web programming, databases, graphical user interfaces, integration with other programming languages, multi-threading, and mobile devices as well as debugging techniques and optimization, to name just a few.Written by an author who
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Learning TensorFlow.js

by Gant Laborde ...

Given the demand for AI and the ubiquity of JavaScript, TensorFlow.js was inevitable. With this Google framework, seasoned AI veterans and web developers alike can help propel the future of AI-driven websites. In this guide, author Gant Laborde (Google Developer Expert in machine learning and the web) provides a hands-on end-to-end approach to TensorFlow.js fundamentals for a broad technical ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Given the demand for AI and the ubiquity of JavaScript, TensorFlow.js was inevitable. With this Google framework, seasoned AI veterans and web developers alike can help propel the future of AI-driven websites. In this guide, author Gant Laborde (Google Developer Expert in machine learning and the web) provides a hands-on end-to-end approach to TensorFlow.js fundamentals for a broad technical
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Learning Web Design

A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Images

by Jennifer Robbins ...

Do you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You'll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices.Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Do you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You'll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices.Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various
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UX Strategy

by Jaime Levy ...

User experience (UX) strategy lies at the intersection of UX design and business strategy, but until now, there hasn't been an easy-to-apply framework for executing it. This hands-on guide introduces lightweight product strategy tools and techniques to help you and your team devise innovative digital solutions that people want.Author Jaime Levy shows UX/UI designers, product managers, ... Read more

$30.99 USD

User experience (UX) strategy lies at the intersection of UX design and business strategy, but until now, there hasn't been an easy-to-apply framework for executing it. This hands-on guide introduces lightweight product strategy tools and techniques to help you and your team devise innovative digital solutions that people want.Author Jaime Levy shows UX/UI designers, product managers,
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Fundamentals of Active Inference

Principles, Algorithms, and Applications of the Free Energy Principle for Engineers

by Sanjeev V. Namjoshi ...

A comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to active inference and the free energy principle for an engineering-focused audience.This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the foundational material needed to understand the interdisciplinary, fast-moving field of active inference from first principles. Using a simple, conversational style free of proofs, lemmas, and theorems, Sanjeev Namjoshi ... Read more

$119.99 USD

A comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to active inference and the free energy principle for an engineering-focused audience.This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the foundational material needed to understand the interdisciplinary, fast-moving field of active inference from first principles. Using a simple, conversational style free of proofs, lemmas, and theorems, Sanjeev Namjoshi
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Deep Belief Nets in C++ and CUDA C: Volume 1

Restricted Boltzmann Machines and Supervised Feedforward Networks

by Timothy Masters ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover the essential building blocks of the most common forms of deep belief networks. At each step this book provides intuitive motivation, a summary of the most important equations relevant to the topic, and concludes with highly commented code for threaded computation on modern CPUs as well as massive parallel processing on computers with CUDA-capable video display cards.The first of three in ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Discover the essential building blocks of the most common forms of deep belief networks. At each step this book provides intuitive motivation, a summary of the most important equations relevant to the topic, and concludes with highly commented code for threaded computation on modern CPUs as well as massive parallel processing on computers with CUDA-capable video display cards.The first of three in
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Pro JavaFX 8

A Definitive Guide to Building Desktop, Mobile, and Embedded Java Clients

by James Weaver, Weiqi Gao, Stephen Chin, Dean Iverson, Johan Vos ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
In Pro JavaFX 8 expert authors show you how to use the JavaFX platform to create rich-client Java applications. You'll discover how you can use this powerful Java-based UI platform, which is capable of handling large-scale data-driven business applications for PC as well as now mobile and embedded devices.Covering the JavaFX API, development tools, and best practices, this book provides code ... Read more

$44.99 USD

In Pro JavaFX 8 expert authors show you how to use the JavaFX platform to create rich-client Java applications. You'll discover how you can use this powerful Java-based UI platform, which is capable of handling large-scale data-driven business applications for PC as well as now mobile and embedded devices.Covering the JavaFX API, development tools, and best practices, this book provides code
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Learning Blazor

Build Single-Page Apps with WebAssembly and C#

by David Pine ...

Take advantage of your C# skills to build UI components and client-side experiences with .NET. With this practical guide, you'll learn how to use Blazor WebAssembly to develop next-generation web experiences. Built on top of ASP.NET Core, Blazor represents the future of .NET single-page application investments.Author David Pine, who focuses on .NET and Azure content development at Microsoft, ... Read more

$41.99 USD

Take advantage of your C# skills to build UI components and client-side experiences with .NET. With this practical guide, you'll learn how to use Blazor WebAssembly to develop next-generation web experiences. Built on top of ASP.NET Core, Blazor represents the future of .NET single-page application investments.Author David Pine, who focuses on .NET and Azure content development at Microsoft,
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50 Tips and Tricks for MongoDB Developers

Get the Most Out of Your Database

by Kristina Chodorow ...

Getting started with MongoDB is easy, but once you begin building applications with it, you'll face some complex issues. What are the tradeoffs between normalized and denormalized data? How do you handle replica set failure and failover? This collection of MongoDB tips, tricks, and hacks helps you resolve issues with everything from application design and implementation to data safety and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Getting started with MongoDB is easy, but once you begin building applications with it, you'll face some complex issues. What are the tradeoffs between normalized and denormalized data? How do you handle replica set failure and failover? This collection of MongoDB tips, tricks, and hacks helps you resolve issues with everything from application design and implementation to data safety and
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Universal Principles of UX

100 Timeless Strategies to Create Positive Interactions between People and Technology

by Irene Pereyra ...

Series series Rockport Universal
Master the art of user experience design through the 100 laws, guidelines, human biases, and general considerations in this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia.Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of UX pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organized into six broad categories:Consider</li... ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Master the art of user experience design through the 100 laws, guidelines, human biases, and general considerations in this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia.Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of UX pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. The book is organized into six broad categories:Consider</li...
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DAX Patterns

Second Edition

by Marco Russo, Alberto Ferrari ...

A pattern is a general, reusable solution to a frequent or common challenge. This book is the second edition of the most comprehensive collection of ready-to-use solutions in DAX, that you can use in Microsoft Power BI, Analysis Services Tabular, and Power Pivot for Excel.The book includes the following patterns: Time-related calculations, Standard time-related calculations, Month-related ... Read more

$28.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A pattern is a general, reusable solution to a frequent or common challenge. This book is the second edition of the most comprehensive collection of ready-to-use solutions in DAX, that you can use in Microsoft Power BI, Analysis Services Tabular, and Power Pivot for Excel.The book includes the following patterns: Time-related calculations, Standard time-related calculations, Month-related
... Read more
Practical Fraud Prevention

Fraud and AML Analytics for Fintech and eCommerce, Using SQL and Python

by Gilit Saporta, Shoshana Maraney ...

Over the past two decades, the booming ecommerce and fintech industries have become a breeding ground for fraud. Organizations that conduct business online are constantly engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with these invaders. In this practical book, Gilit Saporta and Shoshana Maraney draw on their fraud-fighting experience to provide best practices, methodologies, and tools to help you detect and ... Read more

$41.99 USD

Over the past two decades, the booming ecommerce and fintech industries have become a breeding ground for fraud. Organizations that conduct business online are constantly engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with these invaders. In this practical book, Gilit Saporta and Shoshana Maraney draw on their fraud-fighting experience to provide best practices, methodologies, and tools to help you detect and
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UI is Communication

How to Design Intuitive, User Centered Interfaces by Focusing on Effective Communication

by Everett N McKay ...

User interface design is a challenging, multi-disciplinary activity that requires understanding a wide range of concepts and techniques that are often subjective and even conflicting. Imagine how much it would help if there were a single perspective that you could use to simplify these complex issues down to a small set of objective principles. In UI is Communication, Everett McKay explains how to ... Read more

$40.99 USD

User interface design is a challenging, multi-disciplinary activity that requires understanding a wide range of concepts and techniques that are often subjective and even conflicting. Imagine how much it would help if there were a single perspective that you could use to simplify these complex issues down to a small set of objective principles. In UI is Communication, Everett McKay explains how to
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Bayesian Analysis with Python

Introduction to statistical modeling and probabilistic programming using PyMC3 and ArviZ

by Osvaldo Martin, Eric Ma, Austin Rochford ...

Bayesian modeling with PyMC3 and exploratory analysis of Bayesian models with ArviZ Key FeaturesA step-by-step guide to conduct Bayesian data analyses using PyMC3 and ArviZA modern, practical and computational approach to Bayesian statistical modelingA tutorial for Bayesian analysis and best practices with the help of sample problems and practice exercises.Book DescriptionThe second edition of ... Read more

$37.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bayesian modeling with PyMC3 and exploratory analysis of Bayesian models with ArviZ Key FeaturesA step-by-step guide to conduct Bayesian data analyses using PyMC3 and ArviZA modern, practical and computational approach to Bayesian statistical modelingA tutorial for Bayesian analysis and best practices with the help of sample problems and practice exercises.Book DescriptionThe second edition of
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Data Visualization: a successful design process

by Andy Kirk ...

A comprehensive yet quick guide to the best approaches to designing data visualizations, with real examples and illustrative diagrams. Whatever the desired outcome ensure success by following this expert design process. This book is for anyone who has responsibility for, or is interested in trying to find innovative and effective ways to visually analyze and communicate data. There is no skill, no ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive yet quick guide to the best approaches to designing data visualizations, with real examples and illustrative diagrams. Whatever the desired outcome ensure success by following this expert design process. This book is for anyone who has responsibility for, or is interested in trying to find innovative and effective ways to visually analyze and communicate data. There is no skill, no
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Computation and the Humanities

Towards an Oral History of Digital Humanities

by Julianne Nyhan, Andrew Flinn ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book addresses the application of computing to cultural heritage and the discipline of Digital Humanities that formed around it. Digital Humanities research is transforming how the Human record can be transmitted, shaped, understood, questioned and imagined and it has been ongoing for more than 70 years. However, we have no comprehensive histories of its research trajectory or its ... Read more

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This book addresses the application of computing to cultural heritage and the discipline of Digital Humanities that formed around it. Digital Humanities research is transforming how the Human record can be transmitted, shaped, understood, questioned and imagined and it has been ongoing for more than 70 years. However, we have no comprehensive histories of its research trajectory or its
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The Minimum You Need to Know About Logic to Work in IT

by Roland Hughes ...

Series series The Minimum You Need to Know
Learn the skills which are completely non-existent in today's college courses. Logic simply isn't taught anymore, Pascal is taught in what was the logic class - if they have any class at all devoted to it. The result of such a curriculum is that new college grads are simply unemployable in today's market. This book is designed to correct that problem.What You'll Learn from the Book The ... Read more

$1.99 USD

Learn the skills which are completely non-existent in today's college courses. Logic simply isn't taught anymore, Pascal is taught in what was the logic class - if they have any class at all devoted to it. The result of such a curriculum is that new college grads are simply unemployable in today's market. This book is designed to correct that problem.What You'll Learn from the Book The
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The Art of Data Visualization for Data Analysts: How to Design, Present, and Communicate Data Insights with Clarity and Impact

Data Analytics, #6

by SM Hanif ...

Series Book 6 - Data Analytics
Unlock the ability to turn raw data into meaningful, visually compelling stories that capture attention and drive smarter decisions. "The Art of Data Visualization for Data Analysts" is your complete guide to mastering the skills today's data-driven world demands—clear communication, powerful storytelling, and visuals that transform complex analysis into actionable insight.Whether you're an ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the ability to turn raw data into meaningful, visually compelling stories that capture attention and drive smarter decisions. "The Art of Data Visualization for Data Analysts" is your complete guide to mastering the skills today's data-driven world demands—clear communication, powerful storytelling, and visuals that transform complex analysis into actionable insight.Whether you're an
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Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-Learn

Develop machine learning and deep learning models with Python

by Sebastian Raschka, Yuxi (Hayden) Liu, Vahid Mirjalili ...

This book of the bestselling and widely acclaimed Python Machine Learning series is a comprehensive guide to machine and deep learning using PyTorch s simple to code framework. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn applied machine learning with a solid foundation in theoryClear, intuitive explanations take you deep into the theory and practice ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book of the bestselling and widely acclaimed Python Machine Learning series is a comprehensive guide to machine and deep learning using PyTorch s simple to code framework. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn applied machine learning with a solid foundation in theoryClear, intuitive explanations take you deep into the theory and practice
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The End of Lawyers?: Rethinking the nature of legal services

Rethinking the nature of legal services

by Richard Susskind OBE ...

This widely acclaimed legal bestseller has provoked a tidal wave of debate within the legal profession, being hailed as an inspiration by some and as heresy by others. Susskind lays down a challenge to all lawyers, and indeed all those in a professional service environment. He urges them to ask themselves, with their hands on their hearts, what elements of their current workload could be ... Read more

$24.69 USD

This widely acclaimed legal bestseller has provoked a tidal wave of debate within the legal profession, being hailed as an inspiration by some and as heresy by others. Susskind lays down a challenge to all lawyers, and indeed all those in a professional service environment. He urges them to ask themselves, with their hands on their hearts, what elements of their current workload could be
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