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Human and Nature Minding Automation

An Overview of Concepts, Methods, Tools and Applications

by Spyros G. Tzafestas ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Man is the best thing in the World. Nature does nothing uselessly. Aristotle There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not Man the less, but Nature more. John Burroughs The basic purpose of development is to enlarge people’s choices. The objective of development is to create ... Read more

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Man is the best thing in the World. Nature does nothing uselessly. Aristotle There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not Man the less, but Nature more. John Burroughs The basic purpose of development is to enlarge people’s choices. The objective of development is to create
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Systemanalyse kompakt

by SOPHIST GmbH, Chris Rupp ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Systemanalyse kompakt zeigt Ihnen die Schwerpunkte derAnforderungsanalyse im Rahmen der Software- und Systemanalyse auf. Die Anforderungsanalyse bildet das Fundament eines jeden Systementwicklungsprojektes undentscheidet daher maßgeblich über Erfolg oder Misserfolg Ihres Projektes. Gerade in der Analysephase eröffnet sich Ihnen das Potenzial zur effizienten und zielorientierten Beeinflussung der ... Read more

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Systemanalyse kompakt zeigt Ihnen die Schwerpunkte derAnforderungsanalyse im Rahmen der Software- und Systemanalyse auf. Die Anforderungsanalyse bildet das Fundament eines jeden Systementwicklungsprojektes undentscheidet daher maßgeblich über Erfolg oder Misserfolg Ihres Projektes. Gerade in der Analysephase eröffnet sich Ihnen das Potenzial zur effizienten und zielorientierten Beeinflussung der
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Private AI with Spark

Design, package, and operate private AI locally using Apache Spark, batch pipelines, and vLLM acceleration

by Ryein Twardo ...

For those who want to build controlled, reproducible AI systems entirely within your own infrastructure, this book is the most practical and implementation-focused trainer. Instead of relying on external APIs or cloud-hosted intelligence services, this book clearly demonstrates how Apache Spark can orchestrate data preparation, model training, batch inference, reporting, and LLM acceleration in a ... Read more

$35.99 USD

For those who want to build controlled, reproducible AI systems entirely within your own infrastructure, this book is the most practical and implementation-focused trainer. Instead of relying on external APIs or cloud-hosted intelligence services, this book clearly demonstrates how Apache Spark can orchestrate data preparation, model training, batch inference, reporting, and LLM acceleration in a
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Digital Phenotyping and Mobile Sensing

New Developments in Psychoinformatics

Edited by Christian Montag, Harald Baumeister ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book offers a snapshot of cutting-edge applications of digital phenotyping and mobile sensing for studying human behavior and planning innovative e-healthcare interventions. The respective chapters, written by authoritative researchers, cover both theoretical perspectives and good scientific and professional practices related to the use and development of these technologies. They share novel ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book offers a snapshot of cutting-edge applications of digital phenotyping and mobile sensing for studying human behavior and planning innovative e-healthcare interventions. The respective chapters, written by authoritative researchers, cover both theoretical perspectives and good scientific and professional practices related to the use and development of these technologies. They share novel
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Data Science und AI

Eine praxisorientierte Einführung im Umfeld von Machine Learning, künstlicher Intelligenz und Big Data - 3. erweiterte Auflage

by Michael Oettinger ...

Im vorliegenden Buch soll eine praxisorientierte Einführung und ein aktueller Überblick darüber gegeben werden, was Data-Science und der Beruf Data-Scientist umfassen. Nach 4 Jahren seit Erscheinen der zweiten Auflage wurde die dritte Auflage notwendig, da sich Data-Science als Thema und vor allem die dazugehörende Softwaretechnologie weiterentwickelt. Spätestens mit der Veröffentlichung von ... Read more

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Im vorliegenden Buch soll eine praxisorientierte Einführung und ein aktueller Überblick darüber gegeben werden, was Data-Science und der Beruf Data-Scientist umfassen. Nach 4 Jahren seit Erscheinen der zweiten Auflage wurde die dritte Auflage notwendig, da sich Data-Science als Thema und vor allem die dazugehörende Softwaretechnologie weiterentwickelt. Spätestens mit der Veröffentlichung von
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Learn to Implement Games with Code

by John M. Quick ...

Game development is one of the most rewarding crafts of modern times. Not only is making games a wonderful lifelong hobby, but employment opportunities exist at many levels. Learn to Implement Games with Code guides you through the development process as you put together a release-ready game. It is written in a friendly and conversational tone, which is suitable for a wide audience of aspiring ... Read more

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Game development is one of the most rewarding crafts of modern times. Not only is making games a wonderful lifelong hobby, but employment opportunities exist at many levels. Learn to Implement Games with Code guides you through the development process as you put together a release-ready game. It is written in a friendly and conversational tone, which is suitable for a wide audience of aspiring
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Domain-Specific Languages in R

Advanced Statistical Programming

by Thomas Mailund ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain an accelerated introduction to domain-specific languages in R, including coverage of regular expressions. This compact, in-depth book shows you how DSLs are programming languages specialized for a particular purpose, as opposed to general purpose programming languages. Along the way, you’ll learn to specify tasks you want to do in a precise way and achieve programming goals within a domain ... Read more

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Gain an accelerated introduction to domain-specific languages in R, including coverage of regular expressions. This compact, in-depth book shows you how DSLs are programming languages specialized for a particular purpose, as opposed to general purpose programming languages. Along the way, you’ll learn to specify tasks you want to do in a precise way and achieve programming goals within a domain
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Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment

9th International Conference, INTETAIN 2017, Funchal, Portugal, June 20-22, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Yoram Chisik, Jussi Holopainen, Rilla Khaled, José Luis Silva, Paula Alexandra Silva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and
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Beginning Data Science in R

Data Analysis, Visualization, and Modelling for the Data Scientist

by Thomas Mailund ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover best practices for data analysis and software development in R and start on the path to becoming a fully-fledged data scientist. This book teaches you techniques for both data manipulation and visualization and shows you the best way for developing new software packages for R.Beginning Data Science in R details how data science is a combination of statistics, computational science, and ... Read more

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Discover best practices for data analysis and software development in R and start on the path to becoming a fully-fledged data scientist. This book teaches you techniques for both data manipulation and visualization and shows you the best way for developing new software packages for R.Beginning Data Science in R details how data science is a combination of statistics, computational science, and
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Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Aging, Design and User Experience

Third International Conference, ITAP 2017, Held as Part of HCI International 2017, Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 9-14, 2017, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Jia Zhou, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 10297 + 10298 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2017, held as part of HCI International 2017 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.HCII 2017 received a total of 4340 submissions, of which 1228 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 83 papers presented in the ... Read more

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The two-volume set LNCS 10297 + 10298 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2017, held as part of HCI International 2017 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.HCII 2017 received a total of 4340 submissions, of which 1228 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 83 papers presented in the
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Rise of Automation - Technology and Robots Will Replace Humans

by Adidas Wilson ...

You probably have an idea how robots will affect human workers negatively. Chief players in the tech world like Bill Gates and Elon Musk have provided their solutions; universal basic income or robot tax. But amidst the serious warnings and the utter sci-fi utopias, the human pain that will follow future job loss seems to be forgotten.15 years or so from now, the US economy will lose 38% of its ... Read more

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You probably have an idea how robots will affect human workers negatively. Chief players in the tech world like Bill Gates and Elon Musk have provided their solutions; universal basic income or robot tax. But amidst the serious warnings and the utter sci-fi utopias, the human pain that will follow future job loss seems to be forgotten.15 years or so from now, the US economy will lose 38% of its
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Advances in Geophysical Methods Applied to Forensic Investigations

New Developments in Acquisition and Data Analysis Methodologies

by Giovanni Leucci ...

This book provides a general introduction to the most important geophysical exploration methods and their application to forensic sciences. It describes physical principles, campaign procedures and processing, as well as interpretation techniques, while also highlighting new acquisition and data analysis procedures.A large section of the book is devoted to applications, from measurements to the ... Read more

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This book provides a general introduction to the most important geophysical exploration methods and their application to forensic sciences. It describes physical principles, campaign procedures and processing, as well as interpretation techniques, while also highlighting new acquisition and data analysis procedures.A large section of the book is devoted to applications, from measurements to the
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HCI International 2021 - Late Breaking Papers: Cognition, Inclusion, Learning, and Culture

23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Don Harris, Wen-Chin Li, Dylan D. Schmorrow, Cali M. Fidopiastis, Margherita Antona, Qin Gao, Jia Zhou, Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou, Robert A. Sottilare, Jessica Schwarz, Matthias Rauterberg ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes late breaking papers from the 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021, which was held in July 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Washington DC, USA but had to change to a virtual conference mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic.A total of 5222 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 81 ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book constitutes late breaking papers from the 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021, which was held in July 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Washington DC, USA but had to change to a virtual conference mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic.A total of 5222 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 81
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Ethereum Smart Contract Development in Solidity

by Gavin Zheng, Longxiang Gao, Liqun Huang, Jian Guan ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The general consensus is that BlockChain is the next disruptive technology, and Ethereum is the flagship product of BlockChain 2.0. However, coding and implementing business logic in a decentralized and transparent environment is fundamentally different from traditional programming and is emerging as a major challenge for developers.This book introduces readers to the Solidity language from ... Read more

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The general consensus is that BlockChain is the next disruptive technology, and Ethereum is the flagship product of BlockChain 2.0. However, coding and implementing business logic in a decentralized and transparent environment is fundamentally different from traditional programming and is emerging as a major challenge for developers.This book introduces readers to the Solidity language from
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Learn R for Applied Statistics

With Data Visualizations, Regressions, and Statistics

by Eric Goh Ming Hui ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain the R programming language fundamentals for doing the applied statistics useful for data exploration and analysis in data science and data mining. This book covers topics ranging from R syntax basics, descriptive statistics, and data visualizations to inferential statistics and regressions. After learning R’s syntax, you will work through data visualizations such as histograms and boxplot ... Read more

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Gain the R programming language fundamentals for doing the applied statistics useful for data exploration and analysis in data science and data mining. This book covers topics ranging from R syntax basics, descriptive statistics, and data visualizations to inferential statistics and regressions. After learning R’s syntax, you will work through data visualizations such as histograms and boxplot
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Mastering AI Game Development with Unreal

Unleash Creativity, Empower Gameplay, and Transform Player Experiences with Advanced AI Techniques in Unreal Engine (English Edition)

by Hrishikesh Andurlekar ...

Elevate your Unreal Engine skills with This Essential Guide to AI-Driven Game Development!Key Features● Comprehensive coverage of AI techniques and their Unreal Engine implementation● Practical hands-on exercises and real-world examples for seamless AI integration● Covers all important AI workflows in Unreal EngineBook DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving world of game development, integrating Arti. ... Read more

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Elevate your Unreal Engine skills with This Essential Guide to AI-Driven Game Development!Key Features● Comprehensive coverage of AI techniques and their Unreal Engine implementation● Practical hands-on exercises and real-world examples for seamless AI integration● Covers all important AI workflows in Unreal EngineBook DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving world of game development, integrating Arti.
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ChatGPT Money Machine 2024 - The Ultimate Chatbot Cheat Sheet to Go from Clueless Noob to Prompt Prodigy Fast!

Complete AI Beginner’s Course to Catch the GPT Gold Rush Before It Leaves You Behind

by Alec Rowe ...

Remember the initial buzz around Bitcoin? Most people laughed it off.Fast-forward a few years, and those who got in early are laughing all the way to the bank.And what about the rise of e-commerce or dropshipping? Every day folks turned small investments into massive returns.Isn't this frustrating? You hear about people striking it rich in these brand-new fields while you wonder, "Why not me?"You ... Read more

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Remember the initial buzz around Bitcoin? Most people laughed it off.Fast-forward a few years, and those who got in early are laughing all the way to the bank.And what about the rise of e-commerce or dropshipping? Every day folks turned small investments into massive returns.Isn't this frustrating? You hear about people striking it rich in these brand-new fields while you wonder, "Why not me?"You
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Fundamentals of Microsoft Fabric

Designing End-to-End Analytics Solutions

by Nikola Ilic, Ben Weissman ...

In the rapidly evolving world of data and analytics, professionals face the challenge of navigating complex platforms in order to build more efficient solutions. Microsoft Fabric, hailed as Microsoft’s “biggest data product in history after SQL Server,” offers powerful capabilities but comes with a steep learning curve. The myriad of choices within Fabric can be overwhelming, with multiple ways to ... Read more

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In the rapidly evolving world of data and analytics, professionals face the challenge of navigating complex platforms in order to build more efficient solutions. Microsoft Fabric, hailed as Microsoft’s “biggest data product in history after SQL Server,” offers powerful capabilities but comes with a steep learning curve. The myriad of choices within Fabric can be overwhelming, with multiple ways to
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Proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Volume 5

Better Life Ergonomics for Future Humans (IEA 2024)

Edited by Sangeun Jin, Jeong Ho Kim, Yong-Ku Kong, Jaehyun Park, Myung Hwan Yun ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2024), held on August 25-29, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and ... Read more

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This book presents the proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2024), held on August 25-29, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and
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JavaScript Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Web Scripting

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

"JavaScript Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Web Scripting" is your comprehensive guide to mastering JavaScript, the dynamic and versatile scripting language that drives interactivity on the web. Whether you're a newcomer eager to dive into web development or an experienced programmer looking to elevate your scripting skills, this book will empower you to unlock the full potential of JavaScript ... Read more

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"JavaScript Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Web Scripting" is your comprehensive guide to mastering JavaScript, the dynamic and versatile scripting language that drives interactivity on the web. Whether you're a newcomer eager to dive into web development or an experienced programmer looking to elevate your scripting skills, this book will empower you to unlock the full potential of JavaScript
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Learn T-SQL Querying

A guide to developing efficient and elegant T-SQL code

by Pedro Lopes, Pam Lahoud ...

Troubleshoot query performance issues, identify anti-patterns in code, and write efficient T-SQL queriesKey FeaturesDiscover T-SQL functionalities and services that help you interact with relational databasesUnderstand the roles, tasks, and responsibilities of a T-SQL developerExplore solutions for carrying out database querying tasks, database administration, and troubleshootingBook ... Read more

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Troubleshoot query performance issues, identify anti-patterns in code, and write efficient T-SQL queriesKey FeaturesDiscover T-SQL functionalities and services that help you interact with relational databasesUnderstand the roles, tasks, and responsibilities of a T-SQL developerExplore solutions for carrying out database querying tasks, database administration, and troubleshootingBook
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"Careers in Information Technology: Machine Learning Engineer"

GoodMan, #1

by Patrick Mukosha ...

Series Book 1 - GoodMan
"Careers in Information Technology: Machine Learning Engineer" offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration into the dynamic and evolving field of machine learning within the realm of Information Technology. Authored by an esteemed IT expert, this book serves as a valuable guide for aspiring professionals, career changers, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology and artificial ... Read more

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"Careers in Information Technology: Machine Learning Engineer" offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration into the dynamic and evolving field of machine learning within the realm of Information Technology. Authored by an esteemed IT expert, this book serves as a valuable guide for aspiring professionals, career changers, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology and artificial
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

9th International Conference, CHIRA 2025, Marbella, Spain, October 20–21, 2025, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Josef F. Krems, Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three volume set CCIS 2834-2836 constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2025, held Marbella, Spain, during October 2025.The 21 full papers and 64 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 106 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements and practical ... Read more

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The three volume set CCIS 2834-2836 constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2025, held Marbella, Spain, during October 2025.The 21 full papers and 64 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 106 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements and practical
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Artificial Intelligence with Uncertainty

by Deyi Li, Yi Du ...

This book develops a framework that shows how uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence (AI) expands and generalizes traditional AI. It explores the uncertainties of knowledge and intelligence. The authors focus on the importance of natural language – the carrier of knowledge and intelligence, and introduce efficient physical methods for data mining amd control. In this new edition, we have more in ... Read more

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This book develops a framework that shows how uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence (AI) expands and generalizes traditional AI. It explores the uncertainties of knowledge and intelligence. The authors focus on the importance of natural language – the carrier of knowledge and intelligence, and introduce efficient physical methods for data mining amd control. In this new edition, we have more in
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