Rakuten Kobo

Understanding Learning in Virtual Worlds

Edited by Mark Childs, Anna Peachey ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Since the publication of the companion volume Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds in 2010, there has been a growth not only in the range and number of educational initiatives taking place in virtual worlds, but also in the depth of analysis of the nature of that education. Understanding Learning in Virtual Worlds reflects those changes through a collection of chapters that are extended versions ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Since the publication of the companion volume Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds in 2010, there has been a growth not only in the range and number of educational initiatives taking place in virtual worlds, but also in the depth of analysis of the nature of that education. Understanding Learning in Virtual Worlds reflects those changes through a collection of chapters that are extended versions
... Read more
Exploring Robotics with ROBOTIS Systems

by Chi N. Thai ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents foundational robotics concepts using the ROBOTIS BIOLOID and OpenCM-904 robotic systems, and is suitable as a curriculum for a first course in robotics for undergraduate students or a self-learner. It covers wheel-based robots, as well as walking robots. Although it uses the standard “Sense, Think, Act” approach, communications (bot-to-bot and PC-to-bot) programming concepts are ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This book presents foundational robotics concepts using the ROBOTIS BIOLOID and OpenCM-904 robotic systems, and is suitable as a curriculum for a first course in robotics for undergraduate students or a self-learner. It covers wheel-based robots, as well as walking robots. Although it uses the standard “Sense, Think, Act” approach, communications (bot-to-bot and PC-to-bot) programming concepts are
... Read more
Brain Function Assessment in Learning

Second International Conference, BFAL 2020, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, October 9–11, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Claude Frasson, Panagiotis Bamidis, Panagiotis Vlamos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Brain Function Assessment in Learning, BFAL 2020, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in October 2020*.The 11 revised full papers and 10 short papers presented were carefully selected from 35 submissions. The BFAL conference aims to regroup research in multidisciplinary domains such as neuroscience, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Brain Function Assessment in Learning, BFAL 2020, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in October 2020*.The 11 revised full papers and 10 short papers presented were carefully selected from 35 submissions. The BFAL conference aims to regroup research in multidisciplinary domains such as neuroscience,
... Read more
Cleaning Data for Effective Data Science

Doing the other 80% of the work with Python, R, and command-line tools

by David Mertz ...

Think about your data intelligently and ask the right questionsKey FeaturesMaster data cleaning techniques necessary to perform real-world data science and machine learning tasksSpot common problems with dirty data and develop flexible solutions from first principlesTest and refine your newly acquired skills through detailed exercises at the end of each chapterBook DescriptionData cleaning is the ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Think about your data intelligently and ask the right questionsKey FeaturesMaster data cleaning techniques necessary to perform real-world data science and machine learning tasksSpot common problems with dirty data and develop flexible solutions from first principlesTest and refine your newly acquired skills through detailed exercises at the end of each chapterBook DescriptionData cleaning is the
... Read more
Serious Games and Edutainment Applications

Volume II

Edited by Andreas Oikonomou, Minhua Ma ...

With the continued application of gaming for training and education, which has seen exponential growth over the past two decades, this book offers an insightful introduction to the current developments and applications of game technologies within educational settings, with cutting-edge academic research and industry insights, providing a greater understanding into current and future developments ... Read more

$215.99 USD

With the continued application of gaming for training and education, which has seen exponential growth over the past two decades, this book offers an insightful introduction to the current developments and applications of game technologies within educational settings, with cutting-edge academic research and industry insights, providing a greater understanding into current and future developments
... Read more
IBM SPSS Modeler Essentials

Effective techniques for building powerful data mining and predictive analytics solutions

by Keith McCormick, Jesus Salcedo ...

Get to grips with the fundamentals of data mining and predictive analytics with IBM SPSS Modeler Key Features\[\*\]Get up–and-running with IBM SPSS Modeler without going into too much depth.\[\*\]Identify interesting relationships within your data and build effective data mining and predictive analytics solutions\[\*\]A quick, easy–to-follow guide to give you a fundamental understanding of SPSS ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get to grips with the fundamentals of data mining and predictive analytics with IBM SPSS Modeler Key Features\[\*\]Get up–and-running with IBM SPSS Modeler without going into too much depth.\[\*\]Identify interesting relationships within your data and build effective data mining and predictive analytics solutions\[\*\]A quick, easy–to-follow guide to give you a fundamental understanding of SPSS
... Read more
Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality. Applications and Case Studies

11th International Conference, VAMR 2019, Held as Part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, Orlando, FL, USA, July 26–31, 2019, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Jessie Y.C. Chen, Gino Fragomeni ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 11574 and 11575 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2019, held in July 2019 as part of HCI International 2019 in Orlando, FL, USA.HCII 2019 received a total of 5029 submissions, of which 1275 papers and 209 posters were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 80 ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 11574 and 11575 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2019, held in July 2019 as part of HCI International 2019 in Orlando, FL, USA.HCII 2019 received a total of 5029 submissions, of which 1275 papers and 209 posters were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 80
... Read more
Enterprise Information Systems

21st International Conference, ICEIS 2019, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, May 3–5, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Joaquim Filipe, Michał Śmiałek, Alexander Brodsky, Slimane Hammoudi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes extended, revised and selected papers from the 21st International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2019, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in May 2019.The 26 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book from a total of 205 submissions. They deal with topics such as data science and databases; ontologies; ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes extended, revised and selected papers from the 21st International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2019, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in May 2019.The 26 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book from a total of 205 submissions. They deal with topics such as data science and databases; ontologies;
... Read more
Social Media Tools and Platforms in Learning Environments

Edited by Bebo White, Irwin King, Philip Tsang ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Online social media have transformed the face of human interaction in the 21st century. Wikis, blogs, online groups and forums, podcasts, virtual worlds, and social tagging are but a few of the applications enabling innovative behaviors that support acquisition, access, manipulation, retrieval, and visualization of information. It is, therefore, no surprise that educational practitioners and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Online social media have transformed the face of human interaction in the 21st century. Wikis, blogs, online groups and forums, podcasts, virtual worlds, and social tagging are but a few of the applications enabling innovative behaviors that support acquisition, access, manipulation, retrieval, and visualization of information. It is, therefore, no surprise that educational practitioners and
... Read more
Agents, Actually: A Practical Executive Guide to Generative AI Agents

AI Engineering Series, #4

by Rab Davidson ...

Series Book 4 - AI Engineering Series
Written for executives, managers, and technical leaders navigating the AI agent revolution, this book cuts through the hype to deliver practical insights about what AI agents can actually do—and what they can't. Whether you're facing boardroom pressure to 'do something with AI' or leading agent-driven transformation projects, this guide helps you understand the practical realities, common traps, ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written for executives, managers, and technical leaders navigating the AI agent revolution, this book cuts through the hype to deliver practical insights about what AI agents can actually do—and what they can't. Whether you're facing boardroom pressure to 'do something with AI' or leading agent-driven transformation projects, this guide helps you understand the practical realities, common traps,
... Read more
Think Complexity

Complexity Science and Computational Modeling

by Allen Downey ...

Complexity science uses computation to explore the physical and social sciences. In Think Complexity, you’ll use graphs, cellular automata, and agent-based models to study topics in physics, biology, and economics.Whether you’re an intermediate-level Python programmer or a student of computational modeling, you’ll delve into examples of complex systems through a series of worked examples, ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Complexity science uses computation to explore the physical and social sciences. In Think Complexity, you’ll use graphs, cellular automata, and agent-based models to study topics in physics, biology, and economics.Whether you’re an intermediate-level Python programmer or a student of computational modeling, you’ll delve into examples of complex systems through a series of worked examples,
... Read more
Compressed Data Structures for Strings

On Searching and Extracting Strings from Compressed Textual Data

by Rossano Venturini ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
Data compression is mandatory to manage massive datasets, indexing is fundamental to query them. However, their goals appear as counterposed: the former aims at minimizing data redundancies, whereas the latter augments the dataset with auxiliary information to speed up the query resolution. In this monograph we introduce solutions that overcome this dichotomy. We start by presenting the use of ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Data compression is mandatory to manage massive datasets, indexing is fundamental to query them. However, their goals appear as counterposed: the former aims at minimizing data redundancies, whereas the latter augments the dataset with auxiliary information to speed up the query resolution. In this monograph we introduce solutions that overcome this dichotomy. We start by presenting the use of
... Read more
Process Technology

Edited by Elisabetta Di Nitto, Alfonso Fuggetta ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Process Technology brings together in one place important contributions and up-to-date research results in this fast moving area.Process Technology serves as an excellent reference, providing insight into some of the most challenging research issues in the field. ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Process Technology brings together in one place important contributions and up-to-date research results in this fast moving area.Process Technology serves as an excellent reference, providing insight into some of the most challenging research issues in the field.
... Read more
Applied Mathematics, Automation and Computing

Edited by M. Dhavamani, K. Arun Prakash, P Vadivel ...

The main objective of this conference is to encourage the integration of Mathematics, Automation and Computing, fostering interdisciplinary research that can address complex problems in Science, Engineering and Technology. Also this conference will explore and discuss the latest developments in Mathematical Sciences, including theoretical and applied mathematics, and their implications for ... Read more

$75.99 USD

The main objective of this conference is to encourage the integration of Mathematics, Automation and Computing, fostering interdisciplinary research that can address complex problems in Science, Engineering and Technology. Also this conference will explore and discuss the latest developments in Mathematical Sciences, including theoretical and applied mathematics, and their implications for
... Read more
scikit-learn Cookbook

Over 80 recipes for machine learning in Python with scikit-learn

by John Sukup ...

Get hands-on with the most widely used Python library in machine learning with over 80 practical recipes that cover core as well as advanced functions Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesSolve complex business problems with data-driven approachesMaster tools associated with developing predictive and prescriptive modelsBuild robust ML pipelines ... Read more

$28.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get hands-on with the most widely used Python library in machine learning with over 80 practical recipes that cover core as well as advanced functions Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesSolve complex business problems with data-driven approachesMaster tools associated with developing predictive and prescriptive modelsBuild robust ML pipelines
... Read more
Intelligent Human Computer Interaction

16th International Conference, IHCI 2024, Twente, The Netherlands, November 13–16, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part II

Edited by Dhananjay Singh, Jan-Willem van ’t Klooster, Uma Shanker Tiwary ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume LNCS 15557 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 16th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2024, held in Twente, The Netherlands, during November 13-16, 2024.The 37 full papers and 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 107 submissions. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows:HCI across domainsAugmented & ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This volume LNCS 15557 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 16th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2024, held in Twente, The Netherlands, during November 13-16, 2024.The 37 full papers and 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 107 submissions. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows:HCI across domainsAugmented &
... Read more
Emerging Science and Technology for Human Well-Being

Proceedings of the International Human-Centered Technology Conference 2024 (iHumEnTech 2024), November 28-29, 2024, Senai, Johor, Malaysia

Edited by Syafiqah Saidin, Mohd Shahrizal Sunar, Yuan Wen Hau, Eileen Su Lee Ming, Siti Aisyah Mualif, Farah Hanis Juhari, Fatimah Ibrahim ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book covers advances in science and technologies promoting human health and/or enhancing everyday life. It discusses new methods to improve monitoring, therapy orrehabilitation, advances in telemedicine, machine learning applications in image processing, advanced materials for drug delivery, and a wide range of issues related to human-computer interaction, AI applications, sport technologies ... Read more

$296.99 USD

This book covers advances in science and technologies promoting human health and/or enhancing everyday life. It discusses new methods to improve monitoring, therapy orrehabilitation, advances in telemedicine, machine learning applications in image processing, advanced materials for drug delivery, and a wide range of issues related to human-computer interaction, AI applications, sport technologies
... Read more
Time Series Analysis with Python Cookbook

Practical recipes for exploratory data analysis, data preparation, forecasting, and model evaluation

by Tarek A. Atwan ...

Perform time series analysis and forecasting confidently with this Python code bank and reference manualKey FeaturesExplore forecasting and anomaly detection techniques using statistical, machine learning, and deep learning algorithmsLearn different techniques for evaluating, diagnosing, and optimizing your modelsWork with a variety of complex data with trends, multiple seasonal patterns, and ... Read more

$51.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Perform time series analysis and forecasting confidently with this Python code bank and reference manualKey FeaturesExplore forecasting and anomaly detection techniques using statistical, machine learning, and deep learning algorithmsLearn different techniques for evaluating, diagnosing, and optimizing your modelsWork with a variety of complex data with trends, multiple seasonal patterns, and
... Read more
Data Engineering with Scala and Spark

Build streaming and batch pipelines that process massive amounts of data using Scala

by Eric Tome, Rupam Bhattacharjee, David Radford ...

Take your data engineering skills to the next level by learning how to utilize Scala and functional programming to create continuous and scheduled pipelines that ingest, transform, and aggregate dataKey FeaturesTransform data into a clean and trusted source of information for your organization using ScalaBuild streaming and batch-processing pipelines with step-by-step explanationsImplement and ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take your data engineering skills to the next level by learning how to utilize Scala and functional programming to create continuous and scheduled pipelines that ingest, transform, and aggregate dataKey FeaturesTransform data into a clean and trusted source of information for your organization using ScalaBuild streaming and batch-processing pipelines with step-by-step explanationsImplement and
... Read more
Green Engineering for Optimizing Firm Performance

AI and Automation for Sustainable Technologies

Edited by Sonal Trivedi, Balamurugan Balusamy, Liza Macasukit Gernal, Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Khasawneh ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Automation for Business Management
This book offers a detailed examination of how sustainable technologies are reshaping firm performance. Through an integration of empirical research, expert opinions, and case studies, it explores how green management practices are enhancing business outcomes and contributing to sustainable development. It offers an in-depth understanding of how green technologies and practices, such as green ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This book offers a detailed examination of how sustainable technologies are reshaping firm performance. Through an integration of empirical research, expert opinions, and case studies, it explores how green management practices are enhancing business outcomes and contributing to sustainable development. It offers an in-depth understanding of how green technologies and practices, such as green
... Read more
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Information Systems and Computing Technology

Volume 1

Edited by Lei Zhang, Bo Huang, Jin Xu, Jin Liu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This proceedings volume highlights the latest advancements in information systems and computing technology, showcasing innovative research and practical applications. Readers will find valuable insights into emerging technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, knowledge graphs, and UAV-based solutions. Topics include object detection, intelligent systems, federated learning, remote ... Read more

$404.99 USD

This proceedings volume highlights the latest advancements in information systems and computing technology, showcasing innovative research and practical applications. Readers will find valuable insights into emerging technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, knowledge graphs, and UAV-based solutions. Topics include object detection, intelligent systems, federated learning, remote
... Read more
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part LXXXV

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision;
... Read more
HCI in Games

6th International Conference, HCI-Games 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Xiaowen Fang ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions.The two volume set ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions.The two volume set
... Read more
Building Modern SaaS Web Applications with Bootstrap 5

Build Responsive, User-Focused SaaS Web Apps with Bootstrap 5 Using Modern Design, Performance Optimization and Real-World Workflows (English Edition)

by Zvonimir Lokmer ...

Master Bootstrap 5 and Build Web Applications that Users will Love.Key Features● Master responsive design and layouts with Bootstrap 5 components.● Learn advanced customization for scalable, high-performance web apps.● Improve UX by applying the best practices, and real-world examples.Book DescriptionBootstrap 5 plays a crucial role in modern web development by offering a powerful, mobile-first ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master Bootstrap 5 and Build Web Applications that Users will Love.Key Features● Master responsive design and layouts with Bootstrap 5 components.● Learn advanced customization for scalable, high-performance web apps.● Improve UX by applying the best practices, and real-world examples.Book DescriptionBootstrap 5 plays a crucial role in modern web development by offering a powerful, mobile-first
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Programming eBooks

Show: