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Foundational Java

Key Elements and Practical Programming

by David Parsons ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Java is now well-established as one of the world’s major programming languages, used in everything from desktop applications to web-hosted applications, enterprise systems and mobile devices. Java applications cover cloud-based services, the Internet of Things, self-driving cars, animation, game development, big data analysis and many more domains.The second edition of Foundational Java: Key ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Java is now well-established as one of the world’s major programming languages, used in everything from desktop applications to web-hosted applications, enterprise systems and mobile devices. Java applications cover cloud-based services, the Internet of Things, self-driving cars, animation, game development, big data analysis and many more domains.The second edition of Foundational Java: Key
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UX Design für Tablets

Eine Anleitung für User Experience, Design und Webentwicklung

by Christian Kuhn ...

Es war noch nie so einfach, Besucher Ihres Onlineangebots zu begeistern und einen positiven Eindruck zu hinterlassen: mit User Experience Design für Tablets. Die Post-PC-Ära erfordert ein Umdenken, denn Struktur, Strategie, Design und Funktion von Content müssen in einem mobilen Anwendungszenario ganzheitlich aus Sicht des Users betrachtet werden. Das Nutzungsverhalten der nächsten ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Es war noch nie so einfach, Besucher Ihres Onlineangebots zu begeistern und einen positiven Eindruck zu hinterlassen: mit User Experience Design für Tablets. Die Post-PC-Ära erfordert ein Umdenken, denn Struktur, Strategie, Design und Funktion von Content müssen in einem mobilen Anwendungszenario ganzheitlich aus Sicht des Users betrachtet werden. Das Nutzungsverhalten der nächsten
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Serious Games

4th Joint International Conference, JCSG 2018, Darmstadt, Germany, November 7-8, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Stefan Göbel, Augusto Garcia-Agundez, Thomas Tregel, Minhua Ma, Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge, Manuel Oliveira, Tim Marsh, Polona Caserman ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Serious Games, JCSG 2018, held in Darmstadt, Germany, in November 2018.The 15 full and 12 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: serious games studies; game-based learning and teaching; game development - serious games ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Serious Games, JCSG 2018, held in Darmstadt, Germany, in November 2018.The 15 full and 12 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: serious games studies; game-based learning and teaching; game development - serious games
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Social Robotics

10th International Conference, ICSR 2018, Qingdao, China, November 28 - 30, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Shuzhi Sam Ge, John-John Cabibihan, Miguel A. Salichs, Elizabeth Broadbent, Hongsheng He, Alan R. Wagner, Álvaro Castro-González ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2018, held in Qingdao, China, in November 2018.The 60 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. The theme of the 2018 conference is: Social Robotics and AI. In addition to the technical sessions, ICSR 2018 included 2 workshops:Smart Sensing Systems: ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2018, held in Qingdao, China, in November 2018.The 60 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. The theme of the 2018 conference is: Social Robotics and AI. In addition to the technical sessions, ICSR 2018 included 2 workshops:Smart Sensing Systems:
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Health and Social Care Systems of the Future: Demographic Changes, Digital Age and Human Factors

Proceedings of the Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety, HEPS, 3-5 July, 2019 Lisbon, Portugal

Edited by Teresa Patrone Cotrim, Florentino Serranheira, Paulo Sousa, Sue Hignett, Sara Albolino, Riccardo Tartaglia ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book discusses how digital technology and demographic changes are transforming the patient experience, services, provision, and planning of health and social care. It presents innovative ergonomics research and human factors approaches to improving safety, working conditions and quality of life for both patients and healthcare workers. Personalized medicine, mobile and wearable technologies, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book discusses how digital technology and demographic changes are transforming the patient experience, services, provision, and planning of health and social care. It presents innovative ergonomics research and human factors approaches to improving safety, working conditions and quality of life for both patients and healthcare workers. Personalized medicine, mobile and wearable technologies,
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DevOps in Python

Infrastructure as Python

by Moshe Zadka ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Take advantage of Python to automate complex systems with readable code. This new edition will help you move from operations/system administration into easy-to-learn coding.You'll start by writing command-line scripts and automating simple DevOps-style tasks followed by creating reliable and fast unit tests designed to avoid incidents caused by buggy automation. You’ll then move on to more ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Take advantage of Python to automate complex systems with readable code. This new edition will help you move from operations/system administration into easy-to-learn coding.You'll start by writing command-line scripts and automating simple DevOps-style tasks followed by creating reliable and fast unit tests designed to avoid incidents caused by buggy automation. You’ll then move on to more
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Kickstart PLC Programming

Design and Build Scalable Control Systems Using IEC 61131-3, Ladder Logic, SCADA and HMI for Modern Industrial Automation (English Edition)

by Henrique Morata ...

Your Fast-Track Guide to PLCs, SCADA, and Smart Control.Book DescriptionEmbark on a structured, hands-on journey into the world of PLC Programming and Machine Automation. This comprehensive guide takes you from the fundamentals of IEC 61131-3 programming languages, ??such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks to the advanced techniques required to build reliable and scalable ... Read more

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Your Fast-Track Guide to PLCs, SCADA, and Smart Control.Book DescriptionEmbark on a structured, hands-on journey into the world of PLC Programming and Machine Automation. This comprehensive guide takes you from the fundamentals of IEC 61131-3 programming languages, ??such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks to the advanced techniques required to build reliable and scalable
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Besseres Mobile-App-Design

Optimale Usability für iOS und Android

by Melinda Albert ...

Es gibt für alles eine App, aber nicht für alles gibt es eine gute App. Was hilft der beste Inhalt, wenn schlechtes Design den Nutzer abschreckt? In diesem Buch erfahren Sie die Grundlagen eines besseren App-Designs für Smartphones. Anschaulich erläutert die Autorin, wie Sie mit Navigation, Farbgestaltung, Icondesign und vielem mehr optimale Usability und User Experience erreichen. Immer im Blick ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Es gibt für alles eine App, aber nicht für alles gibt es eine gute App. Was hilft der beste Inhalt, wenn schlechtes Design den Nutzer abschreckt? In diesem Buch erfahren Sie die Grundlagen eines besseren App-Designs für Smartphones. Anschaulich erläutert die Autorin, wie Sie mit Navigation, Farbgestaltung, Icondesign und vielem mehr optimale Usability und User Experience erreichen. Immer im Blick
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Hands-on Signal Analysis with Python

An Introduction

by Thomas Haslwanter ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides the tools for analyzing data in Python: different types of filters are introduced and explained, such as FIR-, IIR- and morphological filters, as well as their application to one- and two-dimensional data. The required mathematics are kept to a minimum, and numerous examples and working Python programs are included for a quick start. The goal of the book is to enable also novice ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book provides the tools for analyzing data in Python: different types of filters are introduced and explained, such as FIR-, IIR- and morphological filters, as well as their application to one- and two-dimensional data. The required mathematics are kept to a minimum, and numerous examples and working Python programs are included for a quick start. The goal of the book is to enable also novice
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Multi-variant User Interfaces in E-commerce

A Practical Approach to UI Personalization

by Adam Wasilewski ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
This book focuses on the personalisation of the user interface in e-commerce based on collected data on customer behaviour. While product recommendation systems are widely used for this purpose today, they do not allow for a comprehensive adaptation of the layout to different user groups. The proposed approach is based on the conclusion that since e-commerce customers are different, the user ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book focuses on the personalisation of the user interface in e-commerce based on collected data on customer behaviour. While product recommendation systems are widely used for this purpose today, they do not allow for a comprehensive adaptation of the layout to different user groups. The proposed approach is based on the conclusion that since e-commerce customers are different, the user
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Modeling and Simulation of Complex Collective Systems

by Jarosław Wąs ...

Providing a comprehensive overview of the modeling of complex systems, with particular emphasis on the collective aspects of these systems, this book situates itself at the forefront of available literature. Exemplifying practically Wolfram’s theses found in A New Kind of Science, discussions center on where it is best to use a cellular automaton, when it is reasonable to use a hybrid approach, ... Read more

$88.99 USD

Providing a comprehensive overview of the modeling of complex systems, with particular emphasis on the collective aspects of these systems, this book situates itself at the forefront of available literature. Exemplifying practically Wolfram’s theses found in A New Kind of Science, discussions center on where it is best to use a cellular automaton, when it is reasonable to use a hybrid approach,
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La Era Virtual: Un mundo de algoritmos, bots e inteligencia artificial para ti

Espiritual, crecimiento personal, #2

by Ana Elizabeth Duarte Hernandez ...

Series Book 2 - Espiritual, crecimiento personal
"La Era Virtual: Un mundo de algoritmos, bots e inteligencia artificial para ti"Describe cómo hoy damos lo mejor de nosotros cuando hacemos clic a una determinada propuesta, damos nuestro amor en una entrega incondicional basada en la confianza y el compromiso de lealtad e integridad, a través de la red esperando recibir otro tanto. Y es que…El amor es el punto de cohesión del universo creado.A lo ... Read more

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"La Era Virtual: Un mundo de algoritmos, bots e inteligencia artificial para ti"Describe cómo hoy damos lo mejor de nosotros cuando hacemos clic a una determinada propuesta, damos nuestro amor en una entrega incondicional basada en la confianza y el compromiso de lealtad e integridad, a través de la red esperando recibir otro tanto. Y es que…El amor es el punto de cohesión del universo creado.A lo
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Usability Matters

Mobile-first UX for developers and other accidental designers

by Matt Lacey ...

SummaryUsability Matters: Mobile-first UX for developers and other accidental designers gives you practical advice and guidance on how to create attractive, elegant, and useful user interfaces for native and web-based mobile apps.About the TechnologyJust because a mobile app works doesn't mean real people are going to like it. Usability matters! Most mobile developers wind up being part-time ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryUsability Matters: Mobile-first UX for developers and other accidental designers gives you practical advice and guidance on how to create attractive, elegant, and useful user interfaces for native and web-based mobile apps.About the TechnologyJust because a mobile app works doesn't mean real people are going to like it. Usability matters! Most mobile developers wind up being part-time
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Avatare im Metaversum

Auf dem Weg zur Avatar-based-Interaction

by Peter Hoffmann ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Avatare werden zur zentralen Schnittstelle des Metaversums. Dieses Buch erklärt, wie sie als digitale Identitäten handeln, Kommunikation jenseits von Bildschirm und Tastatur ermöglichen und damit Arbeit, Bildung und soziale Interaktion neu prägen.Es beleuchtet die psychologische Wirkung virtueller Selbstdarstellung und das Spannungsfeld zwischen realem und digitalem Ich, zeigt Grundlagen der ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Avatare werden zur zentralen Schnittstelle des Metaversums. Dieses Buch erklärt, wie sie als digitale Identitäten handeln, Kommunikation jenseits von Bildschirm und Tastatur ermöglichen und damit Arbeit, Bildung und soziale Interaktion neu prägen.Es beleuchtet die psychologische Wirkung virtueller Selbstdarstellung und das Spannungsfeld zwischen realem und digitalem Ich, zeigt Grundlagen der
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Data Science and Simulation in Transportation Research

Edited by Davy Janssens, Ansar-Ul-Haque Yasar, Luk Knapen ...

Given its effective techniques and theories from various sources and fields, data science is playing a vital role in transportation research and the consequences of the inevitable switch to electronic vehicles. This fundamental insight provides a step towards the solution of this important challenge. Data Science and Simulation in Transportation Research highlights entirely new and detailed ... Read more

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Given its effective techniques and theories from various sources and fields, data science is playing a vital role in transportation research and the consequences of the inevitable switch to electronic vehicles. This fundamental insight provides a step towards the solution of this important challenge. Data Science and Simulation in Transportation Research highlights entirely new and detailed
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Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conferences on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices, July 17–21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Vincent Duffy, Nancy Lightner ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book discusses the latest advances in human factors and ergonomics, focusing on methods for improving quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care. By emphasizing the physical, cognitive, and organizational aspects of human factors and ergonomics applications, it presents various perspectives, including those of clinicians, patients, health organizations, and insurance ... Read more

$287.99 USD

This book discusses the latest advances in human factors and ergonomics, focusing on methods for improving quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care. By emphasizing the physical, cognitive, and organizational aspects of human factors and ergonomics applications, it presents various perspectives, including those of clinicians, patients, health organizations, and insurance
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Artificial Intelligence

Transcending Traditional Paradigms

by Rajendra Akerkar ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence (R0)
Artificial Intelligence: Transcending Traditional Paradigms is a significant new introductory text for undergraduate and graduate course use. It introduces students and professionals to the state-of-the-art development of Artificial Intelligence techniques to develop smart real-world solutions. As an active researcher, the author presents the material authoritatively and with insights that reflect ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Artificial Intelligence: Transcending Traditional Paradigms is a significant new introductory text for undergraduate and graduate course use. It introduces students and professionals to the state-of-the-art development of Artificial Intelligence techniques to develop smart real-world solutions. As an active researcher, the author presents the material authoritatively and with insights that reflect
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Foundations of Information and Knowledge Systems

14th International Symposium, FoIKS 2026, Hanover, Germany, March 23–26, 2026, Proceedings

Edited by Anni-Yasmin Turhan, Jonni Virtema ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Foundations of Information and Knowledge Systems, FoIKS 2026, which took place in Hanover, Germany, during March 2026.The 13 full papers and 5 short papers included in these proceedings, together with 7 poster papers, were carefully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. The papers were organized into topical sections ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Foundations of Information and Knowledge Systems, FoIKS 2026, which took place in Hanover, Germany, during March 2026.The 13 full papers and 5 short papers included in these proceedings, together with 7 poster papers, were carefully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. The papers were organized into topical sections
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HCI International 2024 Posters

26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VII

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 7 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The seven-volume set CCIS 2114-2120 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The posters presented in ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The seven-volume set CCIS 2114-2120 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The posters presented in
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Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages

26th International Symposium, PADL 2024, London, UK, January 15–16, 2024, Proceedings

Edited by Martin Gebser, Ilya Sergey ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages, PADL 2024, held in London, UK, during January 17–19, 2024.The 13 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The accepted papers span a range of topics related to functional and logic programming, including reactive ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages, PADL 2024, held in London, UK, during January 17–19, 2024.The 13 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The accepted papers span a range of topics related to functional and logic programming, including reactive
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Ciberseguridad para empresarios: Protege tu negocio digital

ciberseguridad, #1

by arr ...

Series Book 1 - ciberseguridad
Descripción del Ebook: "Ciberseguridad para emprendedores: Protege tu negocio digital"En un mundo cada vez más digital, la ciberseguridad se ha convertido en una necesidad fundamental para todos los emprendedores y pequeñas empresas. "Ciberseguridad para emprendedores: Protege tu negocio digital" es una guía práctica diseñada para equiparte con el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para ... Read more

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Descripción del Ebook: "Ciberseguridad para emprendedores: Protege tu negocio digital"En un mundo cada vez más digital, la ciberseguridad se ha convertido en una necesidad fundamental para todos los emprendedores y pequeñas empresas. "Ciberseguridad para emprendedores: Protege tu negocio digital" es una guía práctica diseñada para equiparte con el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para
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The Joys of Hashing

Hash Table Programming with C

by Thomas Mailund ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Build working implementations of hash tables, written in the C programming language. The new and revised Second Edition has been enhanced with simplified code and more comprehensive explanations, aimed at improving clarity and comprehension while exploiting the latest features in C programming.This book starts with simple first attempts devoid of collision resolution strategies. It then progresses ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Build working implementations of hash tables, written in the C programming language. The new and revised Second Edition has been enhanced with simplified code and more comprehensive explanations, aimed at improving clarity and comprehension while exploiting the latest features in C programming.This book starts with simple first attempts devoid of collision resolution strategies. It then progresses
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Artificial Intelligence

Taking Over - How Will AI and Machine Learning Impact Your Life?

by James Hendrickson ...

Learn Everything You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence!Do you want to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and its impact to human society?Are you finding the traditional Artificial Intelligence textbooks difficult to read?"Artificial Intelligence: Taking Over - How Will AI and Machine Learning Impact Your Life?" by James Hendrickson is THE guide you need to start reading right now!As ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Learn Everything You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence!Do you want to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and its impact to human society?Are you finding the traditional Artificial Intelligence textbooks difficult to read?"Artificial Intelligence: Taking Over - How Will AI and Machine Learning Impact Your Life?" by James Hendrickson is THE guide you need to start reading right now!As
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Inclusive Design of a Smart Device for People with Parkinson’s Disease

by Silvia Imbesi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book reports on an inclusive design project aimed at developing IoT-based wearable devices for special populations. Specifically, it covers the design, the implementation and testing of a smart mHealth system that uses sensory cues to monitor and train the gait and posture of people with Parkinson’s disease. It presents a user-centred strategy to better involve the users in defining the most ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book reports on an inclusive design project aimed at developing IoT-based wearable devices for special populations. Specifically, it covers the design, the implementation and testing of a smart mHealth system that uses sensory cues to monitor and train the gait and posture of people with Parkinson’s disease. It presents a user-centred strategy to better involve the users in defining the most
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