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Performative Experience Design

by Jocelyn Spence ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents a novel framework for understanding and designing performative experiences with digital technologies. It introduces readers to performance theory and practice in the context of HCI and gives a practical and holistic approach for understanding complex interactions with digital technologies at the far end of third-wave HCI.The author presents a step-by-step explanation of the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents a novel framework for understanding and designing performative experiences with digital technologies. It introduces readers to performance theory and practice in the context of HCI and gives a practical and holistic approach for understanding complex interactions with digital technologies at the far end of third-wave HCI.The author presents a step-by-step explanation of the
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Explainable and Transparent AI and Multi-Agent Systems

6th International Workshop, EXTRAAMAS 2024, Auckland, New Zealand, May 6–10, 2024, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Davide Calvaresi, Amro Najjar, Andrea Omicini, Reyhan Aydogan, Rachele Carli, Giovanni Ciatto, Joris Hulstijn, Kary Främling ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 6th International Workshop on Explainable and Transparent AI and Multi-Agent Systems, EXTRAAMAS 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand, during May 6–10, 2024.The 13 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This volume constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 6th International Workshop on Explainable and Transparent AI and Multi-Agent Systems, EXTRAAMAS 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand, during May 6–10, 2024.The 13 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical
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AI Unplugged

by Morgan ...

"A.I. Unplugged: How Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Your Life Today" by OsbornPublishing is the essential guide for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence in a simple and engaging way. This book is perfect for AI beginners, individuals curious about how technology is shaping our lives, and those who want to understand how AI can impact their daily ... Read more

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"A.I. Unplugged: How Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Your Life Today" by OsbornPublishing is the essential guide for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence in a simple and engaging way. This book is perfect for AI beginners, individuals curious about how technology is shaping our lives, and those who want to understand how AI can impact their daily
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MySQL 8 Cookbook

by Kyran Velos ...

In this book, you will learn how to install, configure, and tune MySQL for optimal performance in Linux environments. Important topics like backup strategies, security measures, query optimization, high availability, and replication are covered in each chapter. You will learn to partition and index datasets in a way that improves query performance, and the book provides step-by-step solutions to ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this book, you will learn how to install, configure, and tune MySQL for optimal performance in Linux environments. Important topics like backup strategies, security measures, query optimization, high availability, and replication are covered in each chapter. You will learn to partition and index datasets in a way that improves query performance, and the book provides step-by-step solutions to
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Advances in Human Factors and System Interactions

Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Human Factors and System Interactions, July 27-31, 2016, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA

Edited by Isabel L. Nunes ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on cutting-edge research in innovative systems interfaces, with an emphasis on both lifecycle development and human-technology interaction, especially in the cases of virtual, augmented and mixed reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and covers new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book reports on cutting-edge research in innovative systems interfaces, with an emphasis on both lifecycle development and human-technology interaction, especially in the cases of virtual, augmented and mixed reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and covers new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The
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Towards the Internet of Things

Architectures, Security, and Applications

by Mohammad Ali Jabraeil Jamali, Bahareh Bahrami, Arash Heidari, Parisa Allahverdizadeh, Farhad Norouzi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive framework for IoT, including its architectures, security, privacy, network communications, and protocols. The book starts by providing an overview of the aforementioned research topics, future directions and open challenges that face the IoT development. The authors then discuss the main architectures in the field, which include Three- and Five-Layer ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents a comprehensive framework for IoT, including its architectures, security, privacy, network communications, and protocols. The book starts by providing an overview of the aforementioned research topics, future directions and open challenges that face the IoT development. The authors then discuss the main architectures in the field, which include Three- and Five-Layer
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AI for Everyone

by Irene Nganga ...

AI for Everyone: Profit, Learn, and Have Fun with Artificial Intelligence is your comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging the power of AI in your everyday life. Whether you're a curious beginner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking to enhance personal skills, this eBook provides you with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to harness AI's potential.From practical tips ... Read more

$30.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

AI for Everyone: Profit, Learn, and Have Fun with Artificial Intelligence is your comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging the power of AI in your everyday life. Whether you're a curious beginner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking to enhance personal skills, this eBook provides you with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to harness AI's potential.From practical tips
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Information and Communication Technologies for Agriculture—Theme III: Decision

Edited by Dionysis D. Bochtis, Claus Grøn Sørensen, Spyros Fountas, Vasileios Moysiadis, Panos M. Pardalos ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This volume is the third (III) of four under the main themes of Digitizing Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The four volumes cover rapidly developing processes including Sensors (I), Data (II), Decision (III), and Actions (IV). Volumes are related to ‘digital transformation” within agricultural production and provision systems, and in the context of Smart Farming ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This volume is the third (III) of four under the main themes of Digitizing Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The four volumes cover rapidly developing processes including Sensors (I), Data (II), Decision (III), and Actions (IV). Volumes are related to ‘digital transformation” within agricultural production and provision systems, and in the context of Smart Farming
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Mastering PostgreSQL 12

Advanced techniques to build and administer scalable and reliable PostgreSQL database applications

by Hans-Jürgen Schönig ...

Master PostgreSQL 12 features such as advanced indexing, high availability, monitoring, and much more to efficiently manage and maintain your databaseKey FeaturesGrasp advanced PostgreSQL 12 concepts with real-world examples and sample datasetsExplore query parallelism, data replication, database administration, and moreExtend PostgreSQL functionalities to suit your organization’s needs with ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master PostgreSQL 12 features such as advanced indexing, high availability, monitoring, and much more to efficiently manage and maintain your databaseKey FeaturesGrasp advanced PostgreSQL 12 concepts with real-world examples and sample datasetsExplore query parallelism, data replication, database administration, and moreExtend PostgreSQL functionalities to suit your organization’s needs with
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Brain Art

Brain-Computer Interfaces for Artistic Expression

Edited by Anton Nijholt ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This is the first book on brain-computer interfaces (BCI) that aims to explain how these BCI interfaces can be used for artistic goals. Devices that measure changes in brain activity in various regions of our brain are available and they make it possible to investigate how brain activity is related to experiencing and creating art. Brain activity can also be monitored in order to find out about ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This is the first book on brain-computer interfaces (BCI) that aims to explain how these BCI interfaces can be used for artistic goals. Devices that measure changes in brain activity in various regions of our brain are available and they make it possible to investigate how brain activity is related to experiencing and creating art. Brain activity can also be monitored in order to find out about
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Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management

Conference on Declarative Programming, DECLARE 2019, Unifying INAP, WLP, and WFLP, Cottbus, Germany, September 9–12, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Petra Hofstedt, Salvador Abreu, Ulrich John, Herbert Kuchen, Dietmar Seipel ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 22nd International Conference on Applications of Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management, INAP 2019, the 33rd Workshop on Logic Programming, WLP 2019, and the 27th Workshop on Functional and (Constraint) Logic Programming, WFLP 2019.The 15 full papers and 1 short paper presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 22nd International Conference on Applications of Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management, INAP 2019, the 33rd Workshop on Logic Programming, WLP 2019, and the 27th Workshop on Functional and (Constraint) Logic Programming, WFLP 2019.The 15 full papers and 1 short paper presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from
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Artificial Intelligence in Education

19th International Conference, AIED 2018, London, UK, June 27–30, 2018, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Carolyn Penstein Rosé, Roberto Martínez-Maldonado, H. Ulrich Hoppe, Rose Luckin, Manolis Mavrikis, Kaska Porayska-Pomsta, Bruce McLaren, Benedict du Boulay ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two volume set LNAI 10947 and LNAI 10948 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2018, held in London, UK, in June 2018.The 45 full papers presented in this book together with 76 poster papers, 11 young researchers tracks, 14 industry papers and 10 workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 192 submissions. ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This two volume set LNAI 10947 and LNAI 10948 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2018, held in London, UK, in June 2018.The 45 full papers presented in this book together with 76 poster papers, 11 young researchers tracks, 14 industry papers and 10 workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 192 submissions.
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ASP.NET Core Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

by John Ciliberti ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Quickly find solutions to common web development problems. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved!ASP.NET Core Recipes is a practical guide for developers creating modern web applications, cutting through the complexities of ASP.NET, jQuery, React, and ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Quickly find solutions to common web development problems. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved!ASP.NET Core Recipes is a practical guide for developers creating modern web applications, cutting through the complexities of ASP.NET, jQuery, React, and
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The Anticipatory Design Playbook

A UX Guide to Design AI-Driven Experiences

by Joana Cerejo ...

The Anticipatory Design Playbook is a practical and thought-provoking guide to crafting anticipatory experiences in an age defined by artificial intelligence (AI). Grounded in years of PhD research and real-world design leadership, Joana Cerejo offers a comprehensive framework for designing AI-driven systems that align with user intent, respond to evolving behaviors, and remain transparent, ... Read more

$73.99 USD

The Anticipatory Design Playbook is a practical and thought-provoking guide to crafting anticipatory experiences in an age defined by artificial intelligence (AI). Grounded in years of PhD research and real-world design leadership, Joana Cerejo offers a comprehensive framework for designing AI-driven systems that align with user intent, respond to evolving behaviors, and remain transparent,
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HCI International 2026 Posters

28th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2026, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 26–31, 2026, Proceedings, Part V

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

Series Book 5 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 28th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2026 (HCII 2026), took place in Montreal, QC, Canada, during July 2026.A total of 7435 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and government agencies from 94 countries submitted contributions to HCII 2026. Following peer review, 1463 papers and 360 posters (as short research papers) are included ... Read more

$107.99 USD

The 28th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2026 (HCII 2026), took place in Montreal, QC, Canada, during July 2026.A total of 7435 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and government agencies from 94 countries submitted contributions to HCII 2026. Following peer review, 1463 papers and 360 posters (as short research papers) are included
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Ultimate Figma for UI/UX Design: Transform Your UI/UX Design, Craft User-Centric Interfaces, and Create Stunning Experiences with Ease

by Aditi Sharma ...

Crack the Code to Solving Customer Problems with Exceptional User Experience Designs Powered by Figma.Key Features● Provides a practical understanding of Figma for diverse design projects.● Structured, easy-to-understand approach for all skill and language levels.● Hands-on exercises simulate real-world workflows for industry readiness.● Guidance on creating a standout design portfolio with Figma ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Crack the Code to Solving Customer Problems with Exceptional User Experience Designs Powered by Figma.Key Features● Provides a practical understanding of Figma for diverse design projects.● Structured, easy-to-understand approach for all skill and language levels.● Hands-on exercises simulate real-world workflows for industry readiness.● Guidance on creating a standout design portfolio with Figma
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Haskell Quick Syntax Reference

A Pocket Guide to the Language, APIs, and Library

by Stefania Loredana Nita, Marius Mihailescu ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This condensed code and syntax reference presents the essential Haskell syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a quick and handy reference, including applications to cloud computing and data analysis. This book covers the functional programming features of Haskell as well as strong static typing, lazy evaluation, extensive parallelism, and concurrencyYou won’t find any technical ... Read more

$31.99 USD

This condensed code and syntax reference presents the essential Haskell syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a quick and handy reference, including applications to cloud computing and data analysis. This book covers the functional programming features of Haskell as well as strong static typing, lazy evaluation, extensive parallelism, and concurrencyYou won’t find any technical
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The Role of Psychological Reactance in Human–Computer Interaction

by Patrick Ehrenbrink ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides an in-depth investigation on the psychological phenomenon "reactance“ in the context of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). The author argues that the complexity and autonomy of modern technology can sometimes be overwhelming and can then be perceived as a threat to freedom by its users, thereby diminishing acceptance. The book investigates if and how this is the case and provides ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book provides an in-depth investigation on the psychological phenomenon "reactance“ in the context of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). The author argues that the complexity and autonomy of modern technology can sometimes be overwhelming and can then be perceived as a threat to freedom by its users, thereby diminishing acceptance. The book investigates if and how this is the case and provides
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Engineering Secure Software and Systems

9th International Symposium, ESSoS 2017, Bonn, Germany, July 3-5, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Eric Bodden, Mathias Payer, Elias Athanasopoulos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Engineering Secure Software and Systems, ESSoS 2017, held in Bonn, Germany in July 2017. The 12 full papers presented together with 3 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions.The goal of this symposium is to bring together researchers and practitioners to advance the states of the art ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Engineering Secure Software and Systems, ESSoS 2017, held in Bonn, Germany in July 2017. The 12 full papers presented together with 3 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions.The goal of this symposium is to bring together researchers and practitioners to advance the states of the art
... Read more
Advances in Partitioning Techniques

A Prospective towards Artificial Intelligence

by Shankru Guggari, Umadevi V, Vijayakumar Kadappa ...

This book discusses various partitioning strategies tailored for traditional machine learning algorithms. It examines how data can be divided efficiently to enhance the performance and scalability of classic machine learning models. It explores how partitioning methods can be applied to neural networks and other deep learning architectures and describes various ways to accelerate training, reduce ... Read more

$234.99 USD

This book discusses various partitioning strategies tailored for traditional machine learning algorithms. It examines how data can be divided efficiently to enhance the performance and scalability of classic machine learning models. It explores how partitioning methods can be applied to neural networks and other deep learning architectures and describes various ways to accelerate training, reduce
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Nature Inspired Robotics

by Jagjit Singh Dhatterwal, Kuldeep Singh Kaswan, Reenu Batra ...

This book introduces the theories and methods of Nature-Inspired Robotics in artificial intelligence. Software and hardware technologies, alongside theories and methods, illustrate the application of bio-inspired artificial intelligence. It includes discussions on topics such as Robot Control Manipulators, Geometric Transformation, Robotic Drive Systems and Nature Inspired Robotic Neural System. ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This book introduces the theories and methods of Nature-Inspired Robotics in artificial intelligence. Software and hardware technologies, alongside theories and methods, illustrate the application of bio-inspired artificial intelligence. It includes discussions on topics such as Robot Control Manipulators, Geometric Transformation, Robotic Drive Systems and Nature Inspired Robotic Neural System.
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The Comprehensive Guide to Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

by Mohammed Ahmed ...

Machine Learning has rapidly grown into a pivotal technology, transforming various industries by enabling data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics. As the volume and complexity of data grows, the ability to leverage sophisticated ML algorithms becomes primary for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike. This book aims to serve as a rich resource, addressing most algorithms, ... Read more

$5.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Machine Learning has rapidly grown into a pivotal technology, transforming various industries by enabling data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics. As the volume and complexity of data grows, the ability to leverage sophisticated ML algorithms becomes primary for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike. This book aims to serve as a rich resource, addressing most algorithms,
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Formal Methods for Multicore Programming

15th International School on Formal Methods for the Design of Computer, Communication, and Software Systems, SFM 2015, Bertinoro, Italy, June 15-19, 2015, Advanced Lectures

Edited by Marco Bernardo, Einar Broch Johnsen ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents 5 tutorial lectures given by leading researchers at the 15th edition of the International School on Formal Methods for the Design of Computer, Communication and Software Systems, SFM 2015, held in Bertinoro, Italy, in June 2015. SFM 2015 was devoted to multicore programming and covered topics such as concurrency and coordination mechanisms, architecture and memory models and ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book presents 5 tutorial lectures given by leading researchers at the 15th edition of the International School on Formal Methods for the Design of Computer, Communication and Software Systems, SFM 2015, held in Bertinoro, Italy, in June 2015. SFM 2015 was devoted to multicore programming and covered topics such as concurrency and coordination mechanisms, architecture and memory models and
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Superintelligence or Super Threat

by J.F. Hillary ...

Superintelligence or Super Threat: Surviving the Age of AIThe most important conversation of our time is happening without you. This book changes that.When ChatGPT exploded into public consciousness in late 2022, it marked more than the arrival of another tech product, it announced the beginning of humanity's most consequential transformation. Within months, artificial intelligence went from ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Superintelligence or Super Threat: Surviving the Age of AIThe most important conversation of our time is happening without you. This book changes that.When ChatGPT exploded into public consciousness in late 2022, it marked more than the arrival of another tech product, it announced the beginning of humanity's most consequential transformation. Within months, artificial intelligence went from
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