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Doing Design Ethnography

by Andrew Crabtree, Mark Rouncefield, Peter Tolmie ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Ethnography is now a fundamental feature of design practice, taught in universities worldwide and practiced widely in commerce. Despite its rise to prominence a great many competing perspectives exist and there are few practical texts to support the development of competence. Doing Design Ethnographyelaborates the ethnomethodological perspective on ethnography, a distinctive approach that provides ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Ethnography is now a fundamental feature of design practice, taught in universities worldwide and practiced widely in commerce. Despite its rise to prominence a great many competing perspectives exist and there are few practical texts to support the development of competence. Doing Design Ethnographyelaborates the ethnomethodological perspective on ethnography, a distinctive approach that provides
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Cognitive Biases in Visualizations

Edited by Geoffrey Ellis ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book brings together the latest research in this new and exciting area of visualization, looking at classifying and modelling cognitive biases, together with user studies which reveal their undesirable impact on human judgement, and demonstrating how visual analytic techniques can provide effective support for mitigating key biases. A comprehensive coverage of this very relevant topic is ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book brings together the latest research in this new and exciting area of visualization, looking at classifying and modelling cognitive biases, together with user studies which reveal their undesirable impact on human judgement, and demonstrating how visual analytic techniques can provide effective support for mitigating key biases. A comprehensive coverage of this very relevant topic is
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Advanced C and C++ Compiling

by Milan Stevanovic ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learning how to write C/C++ code is only the first step. To be a serious programmer, you need to understand the structure and purpose of the binary files produced by the compiler: object files, static libraries, shared libraries, and, of course, executables.Advanced C and C++ Compiling explains the build process in detail and shows how to integrate code from other developers in the form of ... Read more

$80.09 USD

Learning how to write C/C++ code is only the first step. To be a serious programmer, you need to understand the structure and purpose of the binary files produced by the compiler: object files, static libraries, shared libraries, and, of course, executables.Advanced C and C++ Compiling explains the build process in detail and shows how to integrate code from other developers in the form of
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The Robot and Us

An 'Antidisciplinary' Perspective on the Scientific and Social Impacts of Robotics

by Maria Chiara Carrozza ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book offers a clear, yet comprehensive overview of the role of robots in our society. It especially focuses on the interaction between humans and robots, and on the social and political aspects of the integration of robots with humans, in their everyday life, both in the private and working sphere alike. Based on the lessons held by the author at “Scuola di Politiche” (transl. School of ... Read more

$23.79 USD

This book offers a clear, yet comprehensive overview of the role of robots in our society. It especially focuses on the interaction between humans and robots, and on the social and political aspects of the integration of robots with humans, in their everyday life, both in the private and working sphere alike. Based on the lessons held by the author at “Scuola di Politiche” (transl. School of
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Introduction to React

by Cory Gackenheimer ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Introduction to Reactteaches you React, the JavaScript framework created by developers at Facebook, to solve the problem of building complex user interfaces in a consistent and maintainable way. React.js shrugs away common front-end conventions in an effort to make things more efficient - use Introduction to React to learn about this framework and more today.Get to know the React API and it’s ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Introduction to Reactteaches you React, the JavaScript framework created by developers at Facebook, to solve the problem of building complex user interfaces in a consistent and maintainable way. React.js shrugs away common front-end conventions in an effort to make things more efficient - use Introduction to React to learn about this framework and more today.Get to know the React API and it’s
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The Real Singularity

by Tun-Nug ...

Disambiguating the alleged dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence within the Singularity myth ... Read more

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Disambiguating the alleged dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence within the Singularity myth
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Neurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control

by Ning Tan, Peng Yu, Yunong Zhang ...

Exploration on how neurodynamic methods can be effectively applied to control complex, flexible robotic systems in research, and real-world settingsNeurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control presents a comprehensive exploration of neurodynamic control methods for continuum robots—a new generation of soft, flexible robotic systems inspired by nature. The book is organized into seven thematic ... Read more

$128.00 USD

Exploration on how neurodynamic methods can be effectively applied to control complex, flexible robotic systems in research, and real-world settingsNeurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control presents a comprehensive exploration of neurodynamic control methods for continuum robots—a new generation of soft, flexible robotic systems inspired by nature. The book is organized into seven thematic
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Navigating the FRAM

Mastering the Functional Resonance Analysis Method for Modelling Complex Socio-Technical Systems

Edited by Riccardo Patriarca ...

In the world of safety science, where complex socio-technical systems demand innovative approaches, the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) stands as a beacon of insight. Rooted in modern systemic management and Resilience Engineering principles, the FRAM offers a unique perspective, viewing systems through the lens of everyday performance variability.Developed over decades of meticulous ... Read more

$98.99 USD

In the world of safety science, where complex socio-technical systems demand innovative approaches, the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) stands as a beacon of insight. Rooted in modern systemic management and Resilience Engineering principles, the FRAM offers a unique perspective, viewing systems through the lens of everyday performance variability.Developed over decades of meticulous
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PCIP v4.0 Exam Mastery: 800+ Questions

by John Meah ...

Supercharge your exam prep with PCIP v4.0 Exam Mastery—the ultimate question-and-answer companion to the Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) v4.0 - Second Edition.This powerful study guide features over 800 meticulously designed practice questions, each crafted to create deep neural pathways for lasting knowledge retention. Unlike generic question banks, these questions are specifically ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Supercharge your exam prep with PCIP v4.0 Exam Mastery—the ultimate question-and-answer companion to the Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) v4.0 - Second Edition.This powerful study guide features over 800 meticulously designed practice questions, each crafted to create deep neural pathways for lasting knowledge retention. Unlike generic question banks, these questions are specifically
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Frank Kane's Taming Big Data with Apache Spark and Python

Real-world examples to help you analyze large datasets with Apache Spark

by Frank Kane ...

Frank Kane's hands-on Spark training course, based on his bestselling Taming Big Data with Apache Spark and Python video, now available in a book. Understand and analyze large data sets using Spark on a single system or on a cluster.Key Features\[\*\] Understand how Spark can be distributed across computing clusters\[\*\] Develop and run Spark jobs efficiently using Python\[\*\] A hands-on ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Frank Kane's hands-on Spark training course, based on his bestselling Taming Big Data with Apache Spark and Python video, now available in a book. Understand and analyze large data sets using Spark on a single system or on a cluster.Key Features\[\*\] Understand how Spark can be distributed across computing clusters\[\*\] Develop and run Spark jobs efficiently using Python\[\*\] A hands-on
... Read more
Data Visualization

Clear Introduction to Data Visualization with Python. Proper Guide for Data Scientist

by Alex Campbell ...

Are you a budding data scientist or aspire to be one someday? Have you ever wondered about all the data that is constantly in motion around the world? Does it surprise you when Netflix gives you suggestions for your next movie and it is very close to your taste in movies? Would you like to know more about data and how it is used regularly to influence every action you take? Do you want to know how ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a budding data scientist or aspire to be one someday? Have you ever wondered about all the data that is constantly in motion around the world? Does it surprise you when Netflix gives you suggestions for your next movie and it is very close to your taste in movies? Would you like to know more about data and how it is used regularly to influence every action you take? Do you want to know how
... Read more
Introduction to Logic Circuits & Logic Design with VHDL

by Brock J. LaMeres ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook introduces readers to the fundamental hardware used in modern computers. The only pre-requisite is algebra, so it can be taken by college freshman or sophomore students or even used in Advanced Placement courses in high school. This book presents both the classical approach to digital system design (i.e., pen and paper) in addition to the modern hardware description language (HDL) ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This textbook introduces readers to the fundamental hardware used in modern computers. The only pre-requisite is algebra, so it can be taken by college freshman or sophomore students or even used in Advanced Placement courses in high school. This book presents both the classical approach to digital system design (i.e., pen and paper) in addition to the modern hardware description language (HDL)
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Ways of Knowing in HCI

Edited by Judith S. Olson, Wendy A. Kellogg ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This textbook brings together both new and traditional research methods in Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Research methods include interviews and observations, ethnography, grounded theory and analysis of digital traces of behavior. Readers will gain an understanding of the type of knowledge each method provides, its disciplinary roots and how each contributes to understanding users, user ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This textbook brings together both new and traditional research methods in Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Research methods include interviews and observations, ethnography, grounded theory and analysis of digital traces of behavior. Readers will gain an understanding of the type of knowledge each method provides, its disciplinary roots and how each contributes to understanding users, user
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The Python Workbook

A Brief Introduction with Exercises and Solutions

by Ben Stephenson ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This student-friendly textbook encourages the development of programming skills through active practice by focusing on exercises that support hands-on learning. The Python Workbook provides a compendium of 186 exercises, spanning a variety of academic disciplines and everyday situations. Solutions to selected exercises are also provided, supported by brief annotations that explain the technique ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This student-friendly textbook encourages the development of programming skills through active practice by focusing on exercises that support hands-on learning. The Python Workbook provides a compendium of 186 exercises, spanning a variety of academic disciplines and everyday situations. Solutions to selected exercises are also provided, supported by brief annotations that explain the technique
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops

Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XXIII

Edited by Alessio Del Bue, Cristian Canton, Jordi Pont-Tuset, Tatiana Tommasi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in
... Read more
Robotics Goes MOOC

Impact

Edited by Bruno Siciliano ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
It is often read in the media that AI and Robotics are the primary cause of technology unemployment. AI and machine learning techniques are expected to take over lower-level tasks, while humans can spend more time with higher-level tasks. In perspective, it can be said that jobs requiring boring cognitive tasks or repeatable and dangerous physical tasks will be considerably shredded by automation ... Read more

$53.99 USD

It is often read in the media that AI and Robotics are the primary cause of technology unemployment. AI and machine learning techniques are expected to take over lower-level tasks, while humans can spend more time with higher-level tasks. In perspective, it can be said that jobs requiring boring cognitive tasks or repeatable and dangerous physical tasks will be considerably shredded by automation
... Read more
Practice Questions for Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Case Based 2026

by Exam OG ...

"Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Case Base Practice Questions - Latest Edition 2026" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help professionals prepare for the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam. This latest edition of the book includes a collection of case-based practice questions that cover all aspects of the exam syllabus.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the exam ... Read more

$18.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Case Base Practice Questions - Latest Edition 2026" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help professionals prepare for the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam. This latest edition of the book includes a collection of case-based practice questions that cover all aspects of the exam syllabus.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the exam
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Neuro-Robotics

From Brain Machine Interfaces to Rehabilitation Robotics

Edited by Panagiotis Artemiadis ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Neuro-robotics is one of the most multidisciplinary fields of the last decades, fusing information and knowledge from neuroscience, engineering and computer science. This book focuses on the results from the strategic alliance between Neuroscience and Robotics that help the scientific community to better understand the brain as well as design robotic devices and algorithms for interfacing humans ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Neuro-robotics is one of the most multidisciplinary fields of the last decades, fusing information and knowledge from neuroscience, engineering and computer science. This book focuses on the results from the strategic alliance between Neuroscience and Robotics that help the scientific community to better understand the brain as well as design robotic devices and algorithms for interfacing humans
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Tkinter GUI Application Development Blueprints, Second Edition

Build nine projects by working with widgets, geometry management, event handling, and more

by Bhaskar Chaudhary ...

Geometry Management, Event Handling, and moreKey FeaturesA Practical, guide to learn the application of Python and GUI programming with tkinterCreate multiple cross-platform real-world projects by integrating host of third party libraries and toolsLearn to build beautiful and highly interactive user interfaces, targeting multiple devices.Book DescriptionTkinter is the built-in GUI package that ... Read more

$41.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Geometry Management, Event Handling, and moreKey FeaturesA Practical, guide to learn the application of Python and GUI programming with tkinterCreate multiple cross-platform real-world projects by integrating host of third party libraries and toolsLearn to build beautiful and highly interactive user interfaces, targeting multiple devices.Book DescriptionTkinter is the built-in GUI package that
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Erforschung und Entwicklung von Communities

Handbuch zur qualitativen Textanalyse und Wissensorganisation mit GABEK®

by Josef Zelger ...

Dieses Buch untersucht die Entwicklung von Communities mit Hilfe des GABEK®-VerfahrensWas hält Gemeinschaften zusammen? Diese Frage erforscht dieses Buch über die Entwicklung von Communities. Wichtiges Werkzeug ist dabei das Verfahren GABEK® (GAnzheitliche BEwältigung von Komplexität). Es analysiert u. a. Konzepte, Ontologien, Wertvorstellungen, Meinungen über Ursachen und Wirkungen sowie ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Dieses Buch untersucht die Entwicklung von Communities mit Hilfe des GABEK®-VerfahrensWas hält Gemeinschaften zusammen? Diese Frage erforscht dieses Buch über die Entwicklung von Communities. Wichtiges Werkzeug ist dabei das Verfahren GABEK® (GAnzheitliche BEwältigung von Komplexität). Es analysiert u. a. Konzepte, Ontologien, Wertvorstellungen, Meinungen über Ursachen und Wirkungen sowie
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Beyond The Canvas

Metrics-Driven Product Design Strategy

by Anna Przastek ...

This is the book senior designers wish they had five years ago.In Beyond the Canvas, Anna Przastek dismantles the myth that great design speaks for itself — and shows how to prove it with metrics that matter.From defining North-Star KPIs and avoiding vanity traps, to blending qualitative insights with big-data dashboards, this is a playbook for designers who want a seat at the decision-making ... Read more

$21.00 USD

This is the book senior designers wish they had five years ago.In Beyond the Canvas, Anna Przastek dismantles the myth that great design speaks for itself — and shows how to prove it with metrics that matter.From defining North-Star KPIs and avoiding vanity traps, to blending qualitative insights with big-data dashboards, this is a playbook for designers who want a seat at the decision-making
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Creativity in Intelligent Technologies and Data Science

Third Conference, CIT&DS 2019, Volgograd, Russia, September 16–19, 2019, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Alla G. Kravets, Peter P. Groumpos, Maxim Shcherbakov, Marina Kultsova ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the Third Conference on Creativity in Intellectual Technologies and Data Science, CIT&DS 2019, held in Volgograd, Russia, in September 2019.The 67 full papers, 1 short paper and 3 keynote papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 231 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections in the two volumes. Part I: cyber ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the Third Conference on Creativity in Intellectual Technologies and Data Science, CIT&DS 2019, held in Volgograd, Russia, in September 2019.The 67 full papers, 1 short paper and 3 keynote papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 231 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections in the two volumes. Part I: cyber
... Read more
Engineering Systems Acquisition and Support

by J P T Mo, A Sinha ...

Engineering systems such as an aircraft or frigate are highly complex and specifically designed to meet the customer's requirements. This important book provides the information necessary to acquire and support complex engineering systems expected to last for a long time. Chapters in the first half of the book examine the life cycles of these systems, their design, testing and certification, and ... Read more

$179.99 USD

Engineering systems such as an aircraft or frigate are highly complex and specifically designed to meet the customer's requirements. This important book provides the information necessary to acquire and support complex engineering systems expected to last for a long time. Chapters in the first half of the book examine the life cycles of these systems, their design, testing and certification, and
... Read more
The Moderator's Survival Guide

Handling Common, Tricky, and Sticky Situations in User Research

by Donna Tedesco, Fiona Tranquada ...

The Moderator's Survival Guide is your indispensable resource for navigating the rocky shoals of your one-on-one user research sessions. Inside, you'll find guidance for nearly 100 diverse situations (ranging from business-as-usual to tricky and sticky) that might occur during usability studies, contextual inquiries, or user interviews. As a moderator, you are responsible for the well-being of the ... Read more

$44.99 USD

The Moderator's Survival Guide is your indispensable resource for navigating the rocky shoals of your one-on-one user research sessions. Inside, you'll find guidance for nearly 100 diverse situations (ranging from business-as-usual to tricky and sticky) that might occur during usability studies, contextual inquiries, or user interviews. As a moderator, you are responsible for the well-being of the
... Read more

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