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Next Generation Intelligent Environments

Ambient Adaptive Systems

Edited by Stefan Ultes, Florian Nothdurft, Tobias Heinroth, Wolfgang Minker ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book covers key topics in the field of intelligent ambient adaptive systems. It focuses on the results worked out within the framework of the ATRACO (Adaptive and TRusted Ambient eCOlogies) project. The theoretical background, the developed prototypes, and the evaluated results form a fertile ground useful for the broad intelligent environments scientific community as well as for industrial ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book covers key topics in the field of intelligent ambient adaptive systems. It focuses on the results worked out within the framework of the ATRACO (Adaptive and TRusted Ambient eCOlogies) project. The theoretical background, the developed prototypes, and the evaluated results form a fertile ground useful for the broad intelligent environments scientific community as well as for industrial
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Mastering Tableau 2026

Implement advanced data visualizations, BI techniques and AI-powered analytics with Tableau

by Marleen Meier ...

Build, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's newest updates, including Tableau Desktop, Prep Builder, Server, and AI-powered features to drive data-driven decision-making. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBuild advanced Tableau dashboards and data visualizations for business intelligenceLeverage ... Read more

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Build, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's newest updates, including Tableau Desktop, Prep Builder, Server, and AI-powered features to drive data-driven decision-making. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBuild advanced Tableau dashboards and data visualizations for business intelligenceLeverage
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Extended Reality

International Conference, XR Salento 2025, Otranto, Italy, June 17–20, 2025, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Lucio Tommaso De Paolis, Pasquale Arpaia, Marco Sacco ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The seven-volume set LNCS 15737-15743 constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2025, held in Otranto, Italy, during June 17-20, 2025.The 128 full papers presented together with 65 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 256 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Virtual Reality; and Augmented ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The seven-volume set LNCS 15737-15743 constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2025, held in Otranto, Italy, during June 17-20, 2025.The 128 full papers presented together with 65 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 256 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Virtual Reality; and Augmented
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Building Neo4j-Powered Applications with LLMs

Create LLM-driven search and recommendations applications with Haystack, LangChain4j, and Spring AI

by Ravindranatha Anthapu, Siddhant Agarwal ...

A comprehensive guide to building cutting-edge generative AI applications using Neo4j's knowledge graphs and vector search capabilitiesKey FeaturesDesign vector search and recommendation systems with LLMs using Neo4j GenAI, Haystack, Spring AI, and LangChain4jApply best practices for graph exploration, modeling, reasoning, and performance optimizationBuild and consume Neo4j knowledge graphs and ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide to building cutting-edge generative AI applications using Neo4j's knowledge graphs and vector search capabilitiesKey FeaturesDesign vector search and recommendation systems with LLMs using Neo4j GenAI, Haystack, Spring AI, and LangChain4jApply best practices for graph exploration, modeling, reasoning, and performance optimizationBuild and consume Neo4j knowledge graphs and
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Wordpress 2023 A Beginners Guide : Design Your Own Website With WordPress 2023

by James Patrick ...

Do you want to build a website but scared it's too difficult?Building a website was once the domain of computer geeks. Not any more. Wordpress makes it possible for anyone to create and run a professional looking website.While Wordpress is an amazing tool, the truth is it does have a steep learning curve, even if you have built websites before. Therefore, the goal of this book is to take anyone, ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Do you want to build a website but scared it's too difficult?Building a website was once the domain of computer geeks. Not any more. Wordpress makes it possible for anyone to create and run a professional looking website.While Wordpress is an amazing tool, the truth is it does have a steep learning curve, even if you have built websites before. Therefore, the goal of this book is to take anyone,
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Parallele Programmierung

by Thomas Rauber, Gudula Rünger ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Durch kostengünstige Multiprozessor-Desktoprechner, Cluster von PCs und Innovationen wie die Hyperthreading-Technologie oder Multicore-Prozessoren sind parallele Rechenressourcen allgegenwärtig. Die effiziente Ausnutzung dieser parallelen Rechenleistung ist jedoch nur durch den Einsatz paralleler Programmiertechniken möglich, die sich damit in alle Bereiche der Softwareerstellung ausbreiten.Dieses ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Durch kostengünstige Multiprozessor-Desktoprechner, Cluster von PCs und Innovationen wie die Hyperthreading-Technologie oder Multicore-Prozessoren sind parallele Rechenressourcen allgegenwärtig. Die effiziente Ausnutzung dieser parallelen Rechenleistung ist jedoch nur durch den Einsatz paralleler Programmiertechniken möglich, die sich damit in alle Bereiche der Softwareerstellung ausbreiten.Dieses
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Using ChatGPT to Build a Profitable Business

by Frank Zanish ...

"Using ChatGPT to Build a Profitable Business" is your comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for business success. This resource provides practical strategies and actionable insights to help you leverage ChatGPT to drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance customer satisfaction.Key Features:Comprehensive Coverage: Explore the full potential of ChatGPT for ... Read more

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"Using ChatGPT to Build a Profitable Business" is your comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for business success. This resource provides practical strategies and actionable insights to help you leverage ChatGPT to drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance customer satisfaction.Key Features:Comprehensive Coverage: Explore the full potential of ChatGPT for
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Affinity User Guide 2026-2027

Ein praxisnahes Schritt-für-Schritt System für schnelle Einrichtung und reibungslosen Betrieb

by Schneider Muller ...

AFFINITY-BENUTZERHANDBUCH 2026-2027Haben Sie genug von teuren Software-Abonnements und suchen nach einer professionellen Einmalkauf-Lösung für Ihre Designprojekte? Fällt es Ihnen schwer, nahtlos zwischen Fotobearbeitung, Vektorgrafik und Layout-Design zu wechseln, ohne Ihren kreativen Fluss zu unterbrechen? Suchen Sie nach einem klaren System, um die neuesten KI-gestützten Designtools effizient in ... Read more

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AFFINITY-BENUTZERHANDBUCH 2026-2027Haben Sie genug von teuren Software-Abonnements und suchen nach einer professionellen Einmalkauf-Lösung für Ihre Designprojekte? Fällt es Ihnen schwer, nahtlos zwischen Fotobearbeitung, Vektorgrafik und Layout-Design zu wechseln, ohne Ihren kreativen Fluss zu unterbrechen? Suchen Sie nach einem klaren System, um die neuesten KI-gestützten Designtools effizient in
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Design, User Experience, and Usability

14th International Conference, DUXU 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part V

Edited by Martin Schrepp ...

Series Book 5 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This six-volume set LNCS 15794-15799 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This six-volume set LNCS 15794-15799 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully
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Mobility Internet of Things 2018

Mobility IoT

Edited by Dagmar Cagáňová, Natália Horňáková ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The scientific monograph Mobility IoT deals with innovative technologies influencing industry and connectivity sectors in the future industrial, urban, social and sustainable development.The mobility and Internet of Things are worldwide phenomena almost in everyday life. It is a challenge in many industries, not only in car manufacturing sector but additionally in e-mobility, smart cities, smart ... Read more

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The scientific monograph Mobility IoT deals with innovative technologies influencing industry and connectivity sectors in the future industrial, urban, social and sustainable development.The mobility and Internet of Things are worldwide phenomena almost in everyday life. It is a challenge in many industries, not only in car manufacturing sector but additionally in e-mobility, smart cities, smart
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Machine Vision and Augmented Intelligence

Select Proceedings of MAI 2023

Edited by Koushlendra Kumar Singh, Sangeeta Singh, Subodh Srivastava, Manish Kumar Bajpai ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book comprises the proceedings of the International Conference on Machine Vision and Augmented Intelligence (MAI 2023). The conference proceedings encapsulate the best deliberations held during the conference. The diversity of participants in the event from academia, industry, and research reflects in the articles appearing in the volume. The book theme encompasses all industrial and non ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book comprises the proceedings of the International Conference on Machine Vision and Augmented Intelligence (MAI 2023). The conference proceedings encapsulate the best deliberations held during the conference. The diversity of participants in the event from academia, industry, and research reflects in the articles appearing in the volume. The book theme encompasses all industrial and non
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Object-Oriented Design with ABAP

A Practical Approach

by James E. McDonough ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Conquer your fear and anxiety learning how the concepts behind object-oriented design apply to the ABAP programming environment. Through simple examples and metaphors this book demystifies the object-oriented programming model.Object-Oriented Design with ABAP presents a bridge from the familiar procedural style of ABAP to the unfamiliar object-oriented style, taking you by the hand and leading you ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Conquer your fear and anxiety learning how the concepts behind object-oriented design apply to the ABAP programming environment. Through simple examples and metaphors this book demystifies the object-oriented programming model.Object-Oriented Design with ABAP presents a bridge from the familiar procedural style of ABAP to the unfamiliar object-oriented style, taking you by the hand and leading you
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Multimodal Agents for Ageing and Multicultural Societies

Communications of NII Shonan Meetings

Edited by Juliana Miehle, Wolfgang Minker, Elisabeth André, Koichiro Yoshino ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book aims to explore and discuss theories and technologies for the development of socially competent and culture-aware embodied conversational agents for elderly care. To tackle the challenges in ageing societies, this book was written by experts who have a background in assistive technologies for elderly care, culture-aware computing, multimodal dialogue, social robotics and synthetic agents ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book aims to explore and discuss theories and technologies for the development of socially competent and culture-aware embodied conversational agents for elderly care. To tackle the challenges in ageing societies, this book was written by experts who have a background in assistive technologies for elderly care, culture-aware computing, multimodal dialogue, social robotics and synthetic agents
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Stylish F# 6

Crafting Elegant Functional Code for .NET 6

by Kit Eason ...

Series Book 6 - Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Why just get by in F# when you can program in style. This book goes beyond syntax and into design. It provides F# developers with best practices, guidance, and advice to write beautiful, maintainable, and correct code. This second edition, fully updated for .NET 6 and F# 6, includes all new coverage of anonymous records, the task {} computation expression, and the relationship between types and ... Read more

$58.49 USD

Why just get by in F# when you can program in style. This book goes beyond syntax and into design. It provides F# developers with best practices, guidance, and advice to write beautiful, maintainable, and correct code. This second edition, fully updated for .NET 6 and F# 6, includes all new coverage of anonymous records, the task {} computation expression, and the relationship between types and
... Read more
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

$49.49 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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Human-Computer Interaction - INTERACT 2017

16th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Mumbai, India, September 25-29, 2017, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Regina Bernhaupt, Girish Dalvi, Anirudha Joshi, Devanuj K. Balkrishan, Jacki O'Neill, Marco Winckler ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four-volume set LNCS 10513—10516 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2017, held in Mumbai, India, in September 2017.The total of 68 papers presented in these books was carefully reviewed and selected from 221 submissions. The contributions are organized in topical sections named: Part I: adaptive design and mobile ... Read more

$49.49 USD

The four-volume set LNCS 10513—10516 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2017, held in Mumbai, India, in September 2017.The total of 68 papers presented in these books was carefully reviewed and selected from 221 submissions. The contributions are organized in topical sections named: Part I: adaptive design and mobile
... Read more
Building Games with Flutter

The ultimate guide to creating multiplatform games using the Flame engine in Flutter 3

by Paul Teale ...

Build a complete game from start to finish using Flutter and Flame while getting acquainted with each building block in game design along the wayKey FeaturesBegin your Flutter game development journey with step-by-step instructions and best practicesUnderstand the Flame game engine and its essential elements for making games, sprite animation, tilemaps, and audioBuild enjoyable games with Flutter ... Read more

$29.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Build a complete game from start to finish using Flutter and Flame while getting acquainted with each building block in game design along the wayKey FeaturesBegin your Flutter game development journey with step-by-step instructions and best practicesUnderstand the Flame game engine and its essential elements for making games, sprite animation, tilemaps, and audioBuild enjoyable games with Flutter
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HCI International 2021 - Late Breaking Papers: Multimodality, eXtended Reality, and Artificial Intelligence

23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Masaaki Kurosu, Jessie Y. C. Chen, Gino Fragomeni, Norbert Streitz, Shin'ichi Konomi, Helmut Degen, Stavroula Ntoa ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes late breaking papers from the 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021, which was held in July 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Washington DC, USA but had to change to a virtual conference mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic.A total of 5222 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 81 ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book constitutes late breaking papers from the 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2021, which was held in July 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Washington DC, USA but had to change to a virtual conference mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic.A total of 5222 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 81
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Practical C++ Design

From Programming to Architecture

by Adam B. Singer ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Go from competent C++ developer to skilled designer or architect using this book as your personal C++ design master class. Updated for the C++20 standard, this title will guide you through the design and implementation of an engaging case study that forms the backdrop for learning the art of applying design patterns and modern C++ techniques to create a high quality, robust application.Starting ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Go from competent C++ developer to skilled designer or architect using this book as your personal C++ design master class. Updated for the C++20 standard, this title will guide you through the design and implementation of an engaging case study that forms the backdrop for learning the art of applying design patterns and modern C++ techniques to create a high quality, robust application.Starting
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Developments in Design Research and Practice

Best Papers from 10th Senses and Sensibility 2019: Lost in (G)localization

Edited by Emilia Duarte, Carlos Rosa ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on innovative research and practices in contemporary design, showing how to integrate different concepts and discussing the emerging role of design in different field, its meaning for humans and citizens, at both local and global level. Gathering the best papers from Senses & Sensibility, held in 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal, it highlights the role of design in fostering education, ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book reports on innovative research and practices in contemporary design, showing how to integrate different concepts and discussing the emerging role of design in different field, its meaning for humans and citizens, at both local and global level. Gathering the best papers from Senses & Sensibility, held in 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal, it highlights the role of design in fostering education,
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KI 2016: Advances in Artificial Intelligence

39th Annual German Conference on AI, Klagenfurt, Austria, September 26-30, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Franz Wotawa, Malte Helmert, Gerhard Friedrich ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 39th Annual German Conference on Artificial Intelligence, KI 2016, in conjunction with the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Artificial Intelligence, ÖGAI, held in Klagenfurt, Austria, in September 2016.The 8 revised full technical papers presented together with 12 technical communications, and 16 extended abstracts were carefully reviewed and ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 39th Annual German Conference on Artificial Intelligence, KI 2016, in conjunction with the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Artificial Intelligence, ÖGAI, held in Klagenfurt, Austria, in September 2016.The 8 revised full technical papers presented together with 12 technical communications, and 16 extended abstracts were carefully reviewed and
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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

$49.49 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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Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018)

Volume IX: Aging, Gender and Work, Anthropometry, Ergonomics for Children and Educational Environments

Edited by Sebastiano Bagnara, Riccardo Tartaglia, Sara Albolino, Thomas Alexander, Yushi Fujita ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018), held on August 26-30, 2018, in Florence, Italy. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science, ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book presents the proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018), held on August 26-30, 2018, in Florence, Italy. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science,
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Social Media Tools and Platforms in Learning Environments

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

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

$89.09 USD

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