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MongoDB in Action

Covers MongoDB version 3.0

by Kyle Banker, Douglas Garrett, Peter Bakkum, Shaun Verch ...

SummaryMongoDB in Action, Second Edition is a completely revised and updated version. It introduces MongoDB 3.0 and the document-oriented database model. This perfectly paced book gives you both the big picture you'll need as a developer and enough low-level detail to satisfy system engineers.About the TechnologyThis document-oriented database was built for high availability, supports rich, ... Read more

$34.99 USD

SummaryMongoDB in Action, Second Edition is a completely revised and updated version. It introduces MongoDB 3.0 and the document-oriented database model. This perfectly paced book gives you both the big picture you'll need as a developer and enough low-level detail to satisfy system engineers.About the TechnologyThis document-oriented database was built for high availability, supports rich,
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Griffon in Action

by Andres Almiray, Danno Ferrin ...

SummaryGriffon in Action is a comprehensive tutorial written for Java developers who want a more productive approach to UI development. After a quick Groovy tutorial, you'll immediately dive into Griffon and start building examples that explore its high productivity approach to Swing development.About the TechnologyYou can think of Griffon as Grails for the desktop. It is a Groovy-driven UI ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryGriffon in Action is a comprehensive tutorial written for Java developers who want a more productive approach to UI development. After a quick Groovy tutorial, you'll immediately dive into Griffon and start building examples that explore its high productivity approach to Swing development.About the TechnologyYou can think of Griffon as Grails for the desktop. It is a Groovy-driven UI
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Eclipse TEA Revealed

Building Plug-ins and Creating Extensions for Eclipse

by Markus Duft ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Discover the open source Eclipse Tasking Engine Advanced (TEA) project in this compact to-the-point book. It covers how to automate tasks using TEA and focuses on simplifying and aiding the creation of extensions for the Eclipse IDE in a way which makes them accessible both from the IDE’s UI and in a headless fashion from the command line.Additionally, Eclipse TEA Revealed explores the library of ... Read more

$31.49 USD

Discover the open source Eclipse Tasking Engine Advanced (TEA) project in this compact to-the-point book. It covers how to automate tasks using TEA and focuses on simplifying and aiding the creation of extensions for the Eclipse IDE in a way which makes them accessible both from the IDE’s UI and in a headless fashion from the command line.Additionally, Eclipse TEA Revealed explores the library of
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Let's Play with Excel

by Anurag Pandey ...

Let's Play with ExcelWhat can you really make Excel do with VBA?Excel is much more than a tool for entering data, making tables, and performing calculations. With VBA, logical thinking, and a little creativity, you can automate repetitive work, manipulate data, generate useful documents, solve programming problems, and explore possibilities that go beyond ordinary spreadsheet operations.Let's Play ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Let's Play with ExcelWhat can you really make Excel do with VBA?Excel is much more than a tool for entering data, making tables, and performing calculations. With VBA, logical thinking, and a little creativity, you can automate repetitive work, manipulate data, generate useful documents, solve programming problems, and explore possibilities that go beyond ordinary spreadsheet operations.Let's Play
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Logic, Rewriting, and Concurrency

Essays Dedicated to José Meseguer on the Occasion of His 65th Birthday

Edited by Narciso Martí-Oliet, Peter Csaba Ölveczky, Carolyn Talcott ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This Festschrift volume contains 28 refereed papers including personal memories, essays, and regular research papers by close collaborators and friends of José Meseguer to honor him on the occasion of his 65th birthday.These papers were presented at a symposium at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on September 23-25, 2015. The symposium also featured invited talks by Claude and Hélène ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This Festschrift volume contains 28 refereed papers including personal memories, essays, and regular research papers by close collaborators and friends of José Meseguer to honor him on the occasion of his 65th birthday.These papers were presented at a symposium at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on September 23-25, 2015. The symposium also featured invited talks by Claude and Hélène
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Swift 2 for Absolute Beginners

by Gary Bennett, Brad Lees ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Swift 2 for Absolute Beginners is perfect for those with no programming background, those with some programming experience but no object-oriented experience, or those that have a great idea for an app but haven’t programmed since school, and it is now updated for Swift 2.Gary Bennett and Brad Lees are full-time professional iOS developers and have developed a broad spectrum of apps for Fortune 500 ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Swift 2 for Absolute Beginners is perfect for those with no programming background, those with some programming experience but no object-oriented experience, or those that have a great idea for an app but haven’t programmed since school, and it is now updated for Swift 2.Gary Bennett and Brad Lees are full-time professional iOS developers and have developed a broad spectrum of apps for Fortune 500
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Beginning KeystoneJS

A practical introduction to KeystoneJS using a real-world project

by Manikanta Panati ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn how to develop a complete and robust Node, express.js and MongoDB-based web application and mobile application backend quickly using KeystoneJS. You’ll learn how KeystoneJS makes complicated things simple, without limiting the power or flexibility of node.js or the frameworks it is built on.Beginning KeystoneJS shows you how to build database-driven websites, applications, and APIs, all ... Read more

$31.49 USD

Learn how to develop a complete and robust Node, express.js and MongoDB-based web application and mobile application backend quickly using KeystoneJS. You’ll learn how KeystoneJS makes complicated things simple, without limiting the power or flexibility of node.js or the frameworks it is built on.Beginning KeystoneJS shows you how to build database-driven websites, applications, and APIs, all
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Universal Access and Assistive Technology

Proceedings of the Cambridge Workshop on UA and AT ’02

Edited by Peter Robinson, Patrick Langdon, P. John Clarkson, Simeon Keates ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The first Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) was held at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in March 2002. It was inspired by the earlier, highly successful Cambridge Workshops on Rehabilitation Robotics organised by the late Robin Jackson. Robin was the founder of Rehabilitation Research at Cambridge which now continues in the Engineering Design Centre within the ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The first Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) was held at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in March 2002. It was inspired by the earlier, highly successful Cambridge Workshops on Rehabilitation Robotics organised by the late Robin Jackson. Robin was the founder of Rehabilitation Research at Cambridge which now continues in the Engineering Design Centre within the
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New Trends of Research in Ontologies and Lexical Resources

Ideas, Projects, Systems

Edited by Alessandro Oltramari, Piek Vossen, Lu Qin, Eduard Hovy ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
In order to exchange knowledge, humans need to share a common lexicon of words as well asto access the world models underlying that lexicon. What is a natural process for a human turns out to be an extremely hard task for a machine: computers can’t represent knowledge as effectively as humans do, which hampers, for example, meaning disambiguation and communication. Applied ontologies and NLP have ... Read more

$49.49 USD

In order to exchange knowledge, humans need to share a common lexicon of words as well asto access the world models underlying that lexicon. What is a natural process for a human turns out to be an extremely hard task for a machine: computers can’t represent knowledge as effectively as humans do, which hampers, for example, meaning disambiguation and communication. Applied ontologies and NLP have
... Read more
Theory of Digital Automata

by Bohdan Borowik, Mykola Karpinskyy, Valery Lahno, Oleksandr Petrov ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book serves a dual purpose: firstly to combine the treatment of circuits and digital electronics, and secondly, to establish a strong connection with the contemporary world of digital systems. The need for this approach arises from the observation that introducing digital electronics through a course in traditional circuit analysis is fast becoming obsolete. Our world has gone digital. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book serves a dual purpose: firstly to combine the treatment of circuits and digital electronics, and secondly, to establish a strong connection with the contemporary world of digital systems. The need for this approach arises from the observation that introducing digital electronics through a course in traditional circuit analysis is fast becoming obsolete. Our world has gone digital.
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Designing Effective and Usable Multimedia Systems

Proceedings of the IFIP Working Group 13.2 Conference on Designing Effective and Usable Multimedia Systems Stuttgart, Germany, September 1998

Edited by Alistair G. Sutcliffe, Peter Johnson, Jürgen Ziegler ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Designing Effective and Usable Multimedia Systems presents research and development and industrial experience of usability engineering for multimedia user interfaces. The book discusses the methods, tools and guidelines for multimedia use and implementation and covers the following topics in detail:Design methods for multimedia (MM) systems;Social and cognitive models for MM interaction;Empirical ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Designing Effective and Usable Multimedia Systems presents research and development and industrial experience of usability engineering for multimedia user interfaces. The book discusses the methods, tools and guidelines for multimedia use and implementation and covers the following topics in detail:Design methods for multimedia (MM) systems;Social and cognitive models for MM interaction;Empirical
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Intelligent Cybersecurity in the AI-IoT Era

Architectures, Threats, and Directions

Edited by Shalli Rani, Himanshi Babbar ...

This book explores cybersecurity in the age of AI and IoT, delving into next-generation threats and intelligent defense mechanisms. Bridging foundational knowledge with real-world applications, it provides a comprehensive roadmap for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals striving to secure evolving digital landscapes.With the rapid convergence of smart technologies, cyber-physical ... Read more

$69.99 USD

This book explores cybersecurity in the age of AI and IoT, delving into next-generation threats and intelligent defense mechanisms. Bridging foundational knowledge with real-world applications, it provides a comprehensive roadmap for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals striving to secure evolving digital landscapes.With the rapid convergence of smart technologies, cyber-physical
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Mastering Data Mining with Python - Find patterns hidden in your data

Find patterns hidden in your data

by Megan Squire ...

Learn how to create more powerful data mining applications with this comprehensive Python guide to advance data analytics techniquesKey Features\[\*\] Dive deeper into data mining with Python – don’t be complacent, sharpen your skills!\[\*\] From the most common elements of data mining to cutting-edge techniques, we’ve got you covered for any data-related challenge\[\*\]Become a more fluent and ... Read more

$41.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to create more powerful data mining applications with this comprehensive Python guide to advance data analytics techniquesKey Features\[\*\] Dive deeper into data mining with Python – don’t be complacent, sharpen your skills!\[\*\] From the most common elements of data mining to cutting-edge techniques, we’ve got you covered for any data-related challenge\[\*\]Become a more fluent and
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Python for Beginners

Learn It as Easy as Pie

by Yatin Bayya ...

Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced programmer, learn Python programming in a simple, concise, and straightforward manner. Learn to build four smashing projects: a calculator, a drawing app, a login system, and a notes app. This book will walk you through the first steps of becoming a programmer as easy as pie. ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced programmer, learn Python programming in a simple, concise, and straightforward manner. Learn to build four smashing projects: a calculator, a drawing app, a login system, and a notes app. This book will walk you through the first steps of becoming a programmer as easy as pie.
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AI Titans : the 3 Masters : Socrates, Perplexity.ai, ChatGPT 4

AI, #2

by Christophe Paroni ...

Series Book 2 - AI
Remember, back in 1999, no one believed in Google; everyone was still using Yahoo! It was also the year the movie The Matrix was released. In one of the most iconic scenes, Morpheus said to Neo:"You've been living in a dream world, Neo. This is the world as it exists today... Welcome to the desert of the real." (image of a dark, dystopian city).He continued, explaining:"We have only bits and ... Read more

$9.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Remember, back in 1999, no one believed in Google; everyone was still using Yahoo! It was also the year the movie The Matrix was released. In one of the most iconic scenes, Morpheus said to Neo:"You've been living in a dream world, Neo. This is the world as it exists today... Welcome to the desert of the real." (image of a dark, dystopian city).He continued, explaining:"We have only bits and
... Read more
Social Network Analytics

Empowering Data Engineering with Deep Learning and Large Language Models

Edited by Pradeep Kumar Roy, Asis Kumar Tripathy, Abhinav Kumar, Yulei Wu ...

This book presents the cutting-edge techniques of social network analytics, focusing on both the positive and negative aspects of social media. While platforms like X, Facebook, and LinkedIn serve as powerful tools for product promotion and crisis management, they also present challenges such as the spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, and hateful content. This book explores these dimensions ... Read more

$72.99 USD

This book presents the cutting-edge techniques of social network analytics, focusing on both the positive and negative aspects of social media. While platforms like X, Facebook, and LinkedIn serve as powerful tools for product promotion and crisis management, they also present challenges such as the spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, and hateful content. This book explores these dimensions
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Moodle Administration Essentials

Learn how to set up, maintain, and support your Moodle site efficiently

by Gavin Henrick, Karen Holland ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are an experienced system administrator and know how to manage servers and set up web environments but now want to explore Moodle, this book is perfect for you. You'll get to grips with the basics and learn to manage Moodle quickly, focusing on essential tasks. Having prior knowledge of virtual learning environments would be beneficial, but is not mandatory to ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are an experienced system administrator and know how to manage servers and set up web environments but now want to explore Moodle, this book is perfect for you. You'll get to grips with the basics and learn to manage Moodle quickly, focusing on essential tasks. Having prior knowledge of virtual learning environments would be beneficial, but is not mandatory to
... Read more
Immersive Projection Technology and Virtual Environments 2001

Proceedings of the Eurographics Workshop in Stuttgart, Germany, May 16–18, 2001

Edited by B. Fröhlich, J. Deisinger, H.-J. Bullinger ...

Series series Eurographics
17 papers report on the latest scientific advances in the fields of immersive projection technology and virtual environments. The main topics included here are human computer interaction (user interfaces, interaction techniques), software developments (virtual environment applications, rendering techniques), and input/output devices. ... Read more

$89.99 USD

17 papers report on the latest scientific advances in the fields of immersive projection technology and virtual environments. The main topics included here are human computer interaction (user interfaces, interaction techniques), software developments (virtual environment applications, rendering techniques), and input/output devices.
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Artificial Intelligence for Human Computer Interaction: A Modern Approach

Edited by Yang Li, Otmar Hilliges ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This edited book explores the many interesting questions that lie at the intersection between AI and HCI. It covers a comprehensive set of perspectives, methods and projects that present the challenges and opportunities that modern AI methods bring to HCI researchers and practitioners. The chapters take a clear departure from traditional HCI methods and leverage data-driven and deep learning ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This edited book explores the many interesting questions that lie at the intersection between AI and HCI. It covers a comprehensive set of perspectives, methods and projects that present the challenges and opportunities that modern AI methods bring to HCI researchers and practitioners. The chapters take a clear departure from traditional HCI methods and leverage data-driven and deep learning
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Python Descriptors

Understanding and Using the Descriptor Protocol

by Jacob Zimmerman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Create descriptors and see ideas and examples of how to use descriptors effectively. In this short book, you’ll explore descriptors in general, with a deep explanation of what descriptors are, how they work, and how they're used. Once you understand the simplicity of the descriptor protocol, the author delves into using and creating descriptors in practice, with plenty of tips, patterns, and real ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Create descriptors and see ideas and examples of how to use descriptors effectively. In this short book, you’ll explore descriptors in general, with a deep explanation of what descriptors are, how they work, and how they're used. Once you understand the simplicity of the descriptor protocol, the author delves into using and creating descriptors in practice, with plenty of tips, patterns, and real
... Read more
Functional and Logic Programming

14th International Symposium, FLOPS 2018, Nagoya, Japan, May 9–11, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by John P. Gallagher, Martin Sulzmann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Functional and Logic Programming, FLOPS 2018, held in Nagoya, Japan, in May 2018.The 17 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. They cover all aspects of the design, semantics, theory, applications, implementations, and teaching of declarative programming focusing on ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Functional and Logic Programming, FLOPS 2018, held in Nagoya, Japan, in May 2018.The 17 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. They cover all aspects of the design, semantics, theory, applications, implementations, and teaching of declarative programming focusing on
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Deep Learning Cookbook

Practical Recipes to Get Started Quickly

by Douwe Osinga ...

Deep learning doesn’t have to be intimidating. Until recently, this machine-learning method required years of study, but with frameworks such as Keras and Tensorflow, software engineers without a background in machine learning can quickly enter the field. With the recipes in this cookbook, you’ll learn how to solve deep-learning problems for classifying and generating text, images, and music.Each ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Deep learning doesn’t have to be intimidating. Until recently, this machine-learning method required years of study, but with frameworks such as Keras and Tensorflow, software engineers without a background in machine learning can quickly enter the field. With the recipes in this cookbook, you’ll learn how to solve deep-learning problems for classifying and generating text, images, and music.Each
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Knowledge-Based Software Engineering: 2022

Proceedings of the 14th International Joint Conference on Knowledge-Based Software Engineering (JCKBSE 2022), Larnaca, Cyprus, August 22-24, 2022

Edited by Maria Virvou, Takuya Saruwatari, Lakhmi C. Jain ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book contains extended versions of the works and new research results presented at the 14th International Joint Conference on Knowledge-based Software Engineering (JCKBSE2022). JCKBSE2022 was originally planned to take place in Larnaca, Cyprus. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to be rescheduled as an online conference.JCKBSE is a well-established international biennial ... Read more

$215.99 USD

This book contains extended versions of the works and new research results presented at the 14th International Joint Conference on Knowledge-based Software Engineering (JCKBSE2022). JCKBSE2022 was originally planned to take place in Larnaca, Cyprus. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to be rescheduled as an online conference.JCKBSE is a well-established international biennial
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Ageing and Digital Technology

Designing and Evaluating Emerging Technologies for Older Adults

Edited by Barbara Barbosa Neves, Frank Vetere ...

This book brings together Sociologists, Computer Scientists, Applied Scientists and Engineers to explore the design, implementation and evaluation of emerging technologies for older people. It offers an innovative and comprehensive overview, not only of the rapidly developing suite of current digital technologies and platforms, but also of perennial theoretical, methodological and ethical issues. ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book brings together Sociologists, Computer Scientists, Applied Scientists and Engineers to explore the design, implementation and evaluation of emerging technologies for older people. It offers an innovative and comprehensive overview, not only of the rapidly developing suite of current digital technologies and platforms, but also of perennial theoretical, methodological and ethical issues.
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