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Learning Microsoft Power Automate

Improving Productivity for Business Processes and Workflows

by Paul Papanek Stork ...

Processing information efficiently is critical to the successful operation of modern organizations. One particularly helpful tool is Microsoft Power Automate, a low-code/no-code development platform designed to help tech-savvy users create and implement workflows. This practical book explains how small-business and enterprise users can replace manual work that takes days with an automated process ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Processing information efficiently is critical to the successful operation of modern organizations. One particularly helpful tool is Microsoft Power Automate, a low-code/no-code development platform designed to help tech-savvy users create and implement workflows. This practical book explains how small-business and enterprise users can replace manual work that takes days with an automated process
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From Zero to Market with Flutter

Desktop, Mobile, and Web Distribution

by Viachaslau Lyskouski ...

This book is more than a set of instructions; it's an invitation to embark on a collaborative journey through the thrilling realm of platform-agnostic application development using Flutter. Together, we'll explore every phase of the application lifecycle, starting from the initial concept to the final distribution, with essential stops at development, testing, and automation along the way. This ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This book is more than a set of instructions; it's an invitation to embark on a collaborative journey through the thrilling realm of platform-agnostic application development using Flutter. Together, we'll explore every phase of the application lifecycle, starting from the initial concept to the final distribution, with essential stops at development, testing, and automation along the way. This
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Interactivity, Game Creation, Design, Learning, and Innovation

5th International Conference, ArtsIT 2016, and First International Conference, DLI 2016, Esbjerg, Denmark, May 2–3, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Anthony L. Brooks, Eva Brooks ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of two conferences: The 5th International Conference on ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation (ArtsIT 2016) and the First International Conference on Design, Learning and Innovation (DLI 2016). ArtsIT is reflecting trends in the expanding field of digital art, interactive art, and how game creation is considered an art form. The decision was made to augment ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of two conferences: The 5th International Conference on ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation (ArtsIT 2016) and the First International Conference on Design, Learning and Innovation (DLI 2016). ArtsIT is reflecting trends in the expanding field of digital art, interactive art, and how game creation is considered an art form. The decision was made to augment
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Research and Development in the Academy, Creative Industries and Applications

by Rae Earnshaw ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book examines how creativity feeds through into typical application areas, and the lessons that can be learned from this. A number of Case Studies in creative and general application domains are included which illustrate how the academy and industry can collaborate to mutual benefit and advantage. It also examines the pros and cons of the collaboration, and what lessons can be learned from ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book examines how creativity feeds through into typical application areas, and the lessons that can be learned from this. A number of Case Studies in creative and general application domains are included which illustrate how the academy and industry can collaborate to mutual benefit and advantage. It also examines the pros and cons of the collaboration, and what lessons can be learned from
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Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance

18th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2024, Skövde, Sweden, July 9–11, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Nathan Clarke, Steven Furnell ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set IFIP AICT 721 + 722 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2024, held in Skövde, Sweden, in July 9–11, 2024.The 39 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I - Management and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The two-volume set IFIP AICT 721 + 722 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2024, held in Skövde, Sweden, in July 9–11, 2024.The 39 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I - Management and
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Advances in Human Error, Reliability, Resilience, and Performance

Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Human Error, Reliability, Resilience, and Performance, July 24-28, 2019, Washington D.C., USA

Edited by Ronald L. Boring ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book brings together studies broadly addressing human error from different disciplines and perspectives. It discusses topics such as human performance; human variability and reliability analysis; medical, driver and pilot error, as well as automation error; root cause analyses; and the cognitive modeling of human error. In addition, it highlights cutting-edge applications in safety management ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book brings together studies broadly addressing human error from different disciplines and perspectives. It discusses topics such as human performance; human variability and reliability analysis; medical, driver and pilot error, as well as automation error; root cause analyses; and the cognitive modeling of human error. In addition, it highlights cutting-edge applications in safety management
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Successful User Experience

Strategies and Roadmaps

by Elizabeth Rosenzweig ...

Successful User Experience: Strategy and Roadmaps, Second Edition provides a hands-on guide for pulling all of the User Experience (UX) pieces together to create a strategy that includes tactics, tools, and methodologies. Leveraging material honed in user experience courses and over 35 years in the field, the author explains the value of strategic models to refine goals against available data and ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Successful User Experience: Strategy and Roadmaps, Second Edition provides a hands-on guide for pulling all of the User Experience (UX) pieces together to create a strategy that includes tactics, tools, and methodologies. Leveraging material honed in user experience courses and over 35 years in the field, the author explains the value of strategic models to refine goals against available data and
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Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems

17th Annual Conference, TAROS 2016, Sheffield, UK, June 26--July 1, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Lyuba Alboul, Dana Damian, Jonathan M. Aitken ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference on Towards Autonomous Robotics, TAROS 2016, held in Sheffield UK, in June/July 2016.The 23 revised full papers presented together with 15 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 56 submissions. The overall program covers various aspects of robotics, including navigation, planning, sensing and perception, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference on Towards Autonomous Robotics, TAROS 2016, held in Sheffield UK, in June/July 2016.The 23 revised full papers presented together with 15 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 56 submissions. The overall program covers various aspects of robotics, including navigation, planning, sensing and perception,
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Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science

22nd International Conference, RAMiCS 2026, Będlewo, Poland, April 7–10, 2026, Proceedings

Edited by Uli Fahrenberg, Wesley Fussner, Luigi Santocanale ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science, RAMiCS 2026, held in Będlewo, Poland, during April 7–10, 2026.The 18 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. RAMiCS 2026 topics range from mathematical foundations to applications as conceptual and ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science, RAMiCS 2026, held in Będlewo, Poland, during April 7–10, 2026.The 18 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. RAMiCS 2026 topics range from mathematical foundations to applications as conceptual and
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Human-Technology Interaction

Interdisciplinary Approaches and Perspectives

Edited by Elena Malakhatka, Mikael Wiberg ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Delves into the evolving landscape of human-technology interaction (HTI), encompassing various facets from design and implementation to psychological impacts and strategic considerations. The book begins with foundational theories in HTI and strategic design, progressing to practical applications and implications across multiple domains such as human-robot interaction, augmented and virtual ... Read more

$224.99 USD

Delves into the evolving landscape of human-technology interaction (HTI), encompassing various facets from design and implementation to psychological impacts and strategic considerations. The book begins with foundational theories in HTI and strategic design, progressing to practical applications and implications across multiple domains such as human-robot interaction, augmented and virtual
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Immersive Learning Research Network

Second International Conference, iLRN 2016 Santa Barbara, CA, USA, June 27 – July 1, 2016 Proceedings

Edited by Colin Allison, Leonel Morgado, Johanna Pirker, Dennis Beck, Jonathon Richter, Christian Gütl ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference of the Immersive Learning Network, iLRN 2016, held in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, in June/July 2016.The proceedings contain 9 full papers carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions and the best 5 special track papers. The papers focus on various applications of immersive technologies to learning. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference of the Immersive Learning Network, iLRN 2016, held in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, in June/July 2016.The proceedings contain 9 full papers carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions and the best 5 special track papers. The papers focus on various applications of immersive technologies to learning.
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OpenMP: Enabling Massive Node-Level Parallelism

17th International Workshop on OpenMP, IWOMP 2021, Bristol, UK, September 14–16, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Simon McIntosh-Smith, Bronis R. de Supinski, Jannis Klinkenberg ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Workshop on OpenMP, IWOMP 2021, held virtually in September 2021 and hosted by the High Performance Computing research group at the University of Bristol, UK.The 15 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. The papers are organized in topical sections named: synchronization ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Workshop on OpenMP, IWOMP 2021, held virtually in September 2021 and hosted by the High Performance Computing research group at the University of Bristol, UK.The 15 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. The papers are organized in topical sections named: synchronization
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Leap Motion for Developers

by Abhishek Nandy ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Develop apps and games using the Leap Motion sensor. This book starts with a brief introduction to Leap Motion, then covers getting the Leap Motion working and setting up a Leap Motion development environment. Leap Motion for Developers also covers the life cycle of how you interact with Leap Motion and the workflow of making a complete app. You’ll see how to use different programming languages ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Develop apps and games using the Leap Motion sensor. This book starts with a brief introduction to Leap Motion, then covers getting the Leap Motion working and setting up a Leap Motion development environment. Leap Motion for Developers also covers the life cycle of how you interact with Leap Motion and the workflow of making a complete app. You’ll see how to use different programming languages
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Erlang and Elixir for Imperative Programmers

by Wolfgang Loder ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn and understand Erlang and Elixir and develop a working knowledge of the concepts of functional programming that underpin them. This book takes the author’s experience of taking on a project that required functional programming and real-time systems, breaks it down, and organizes it. You will get the necessary knowledge about differences to the languages you know, where to start, and where to ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Learn and understand Erlang and Elixir and develop a working knowledge of the concepts of functional programming that underpin them. This book takes the author’s experience of taking on a project that required functional programming and real-time systems, breaks it down, and organizes it. You will get the necessary knowledge about differences to the languages you know, where to start, and where to
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Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems

8th International Conference, Living Machines 2019, Nara, Japan, July 9–12, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Uriel Martinez-Hernandez, Vasiliki Vouloutsi, Anna Mura, Michael Mangan, Minoru Asada, Tony J. Prescott, Paul F.M.J. Verschure ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems, Living Machines 2019, held in Nara, Japan, in July 2019. The 26 full and 16 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions.They deal with research on novel life-like technologies inspired by the scientific investigation of biological systems ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems, Living Machines 2019, held in Nara, Japan, in July 2019. The 26 full and 16 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions.They deal with research on novel life-like technologies inspired by the scientific investigation of biological systems
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Envisioning Holograms

Design Breakthrough Experiences for Mixed Reality

by M. Pell ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Explore the approach, techniques, and mindshift needed to design truly breakthrough experiences for the Microsoft HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality platform. Learn what’s so different about working with holograms, how to think spatially, and where to start designing your own holographic projects. You’ll move rapidly from initial concept to persuasive prototype—all without the need for expensive ... Read more

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Explore the approach, techniques, and mindshift needed to design truly breakthrough experiences for the Microsoft HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality platform. Learn what’s so different about working with holograms, how to think spatially, and where to start designing your own holographic projects. You’ll move rapidly from initial concept to persuasive prototype—all without the need for expensive
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Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems

26th International Conference, FMICS 2021, Paris, France, August 24–26, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Alberto Lluch Lafuente, Anastasia Mavridou ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 26th International Workshop on Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2021, which was held during August 24-26, 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Pairs, France. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it changed to a virtual event.The 10 full papers and 6 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 26th International Workshop on Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2021, which was held during August 24-26, 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Pairs, France. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it changed to a virtual event.The 10 full papers and 6 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from
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Vector Search for Practitioners with Elastic

A toolkit for building NLP solutions for search, observability, and security using vector search

by Bahaaldine Azarmi, Jeff Vestal ...

"This book delves into the practical applications of vector search in Elastic and embodies a broader philosophy. It underscores the importance of search in the age of Generative Al and Large Language Models. This narrative goes beyond the 'how' to address the 'why' - highlighting our belief in the transformative power of search and our dedication to pushing boundaries to meet and exceed customer ... Read more

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"This book delves into the practical applications of vector search in Elastic and embodies a broader philosophy. It underscores the importance of search in the age of Generative Al and Large Language Models. This narrative goes beyond the 'how' to address the 'why' - highlighting our belief in the transformative power of search and our dedication to pushing boundaries to meet and exceed customer
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Quantum Inspired Computational Intelligence

Research and Applications

by Ujjwal Maulik, Paramartha Dutta, Siddhartha Bhattacharyya ...

Quantum Inspired Computational Intelligence: Research and Applications explores the latest quantum computational intelligence approaches, initiatives, and applications in computing, engineering, science, and business. The book explores this emerging field of research that applies principles of quantum mechanics to develop more efficient and robust intelligent systems. Conventional computational ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Quantum Inspired Computational Intelligence: Research and Applications explores the latest quantum computational intelligence approaches, initiatives, and applications in computing, engineering, science, and business. The book explores this emerging field of research that applies principles of quantum mechanics to develop more efficient and robust intelligent systems. Conventional computational
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Designing and Prototyping Interfaces with Figma

Learn essential UX/UI design principles by creating interactive prototypes for mobile, tablet, and desktop

by Fabio Staiano ...

Discover user experience and user interface design best practices while mastering a wide array of tools across Figma and FigJam with this full-color guideKey FeaturesLearn the basics of user experience research, result organization, and analysis in FigJamCreate mockups, interactive animations, and high-fidelity prototypes using this platform-independent web application toolCollaborate with a team ... Read more

$44.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover user experience and user interface design best practices while mastering a wide array of tools across Figma and FigJam with this full-color guideKey FeaturesLearn the basics of user experience research, result organization, and analysis in FigJamCreate mockups, interactive animations, and high-fidelity prototypes using this platform-independent web application toolCollaborate with a team
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UX for the Web

Build websites for user experience and usability

by Marli Ritter, Cara Winterbottom ...

Learn how UX and design thinking can make your site stand out from the rest of the internet.Key Features\[\*\]Learn everything you need to know about UX for your Web Design.\[\*\]Design B2B, B2C websites that stand out from the competitors with this guide\[\*\]Enhance your business by improving customer accessibility and retention.Book DescriptionIf you want to create web apps that are not only ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how UX and design thinking can make your site stand out from the rest of the internet.Key Features\[\*\]Learn everything you need to know about UX for your Web Design.\[\*\]Design B2B, B2C websites that stand out from the competitors with this guide\[\*\]Enhance your business by improving customer accessibility and retention.Book DescriptionIf you want to create web apps that are not only
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Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences

Proceedings of the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conference on Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences, July 16-20, 2020, USA

Edited by Salman Nazir, Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book addresses the importance of human factors in optimizing the learning and training process. It reports on the latest research and best practices, and discusses key principles of behavioral and cognitive science, which are extremely relevant to the design of instructional content and new technologies to support mobile and multimedia learning, virtual training and web-based learning, among ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book addresses the importance of human factors in optimizing the learning and training process. It reports on the latest research and best practices, and discusses key principles of behavioral and cognitive science, which are extremely relevant to the design of instructional content and new technologies to support mobile and multimedia learning, virtual training and web-based learning, among
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Enhancing Stochastic Petri Nets with Reconfigurability

Modeling, Analysis and Performance Evaluation

by Samir Tigane, Laid Kahloul, Abdelhamid Mellouk ...

Series series ISTE Invoiced
This book explores the world of reconfigurable stochastic Petri nets (RSPNs), a powerful method for modeling and verifying complex, dynamic and reconfigurable systems. As modern discrete-event systems become increasingly flexible, requiring structural adaptability at runtime, classical Petri nets are proving insufficient. This book presents innovative extensions to Petri nets, offering enhanced ... Read more

$136.00 USD

This book explores the world of reconfigurable stochastic Petri nets (RSPNs), a powerful method for modeling and verifying complex, dynamic and reconfigurable systems. As modern discrete-event systems become increasingly flexible, requiring structural adaptability at runtime, classical Petri nets are proving insufficient. This book presents innovative extensions to Petri nets, offering enhanced
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Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications

6th International Conference, MOBILE 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by June Wei, George Margetis ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and
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