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Don’t Force It, Solve It!

How To Design Meaningful and Efficient Design Processes

by George Kalmpourtzis ...

"Knowing various frameworks and methodologies is crucial.… This book takes you one step further by transforming individuals or teams into adaptable problem-solving powerhouses."George Ketsiakidis, Design Researcher, Shanghai Jiao Tong University"George is a master of design process thinking, and it comes out in every word of his writing."Ryan Gerber, Founder, Quest LabsIt’s not how much time we ... Read more

$72.99 USD

"Knowing various frameworks and methodologies is crucial.… This book takes you one step further by transforming individuals or teams into adaptable problem-solving powerhouses."George Ketsiakidis, Design Researcher, Shanghai Jiao Tong University"George is a master of design process thinking, and it comes out in every word of his writing."Ryan Gerber, Founder, Quest LabsIt’s not how much time we
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Agent-Based and Individual-Based Modeling

A Practical Introduction, Second Edition

by Steven F. Railsback, Volker Grimm ...

The essential textbook on agent-based modeling—now fully updated and expandedAgent-Based and Individual-Based Modeling has become the standard textbook on the subject for classroom use and self-instruction. Drawing on the latest version of NetLogo and fully updated with new examples, exercises, and an enhanced text for easier comprehension, this is the essential resource for anyone seeking to ... Read more

$57.59 USD

The essential textbook on agent-based modeling—now fully updated and expandedAgent-Based and Individual-Based Modeling has become the standard textbook on the subject for classroom use and self-instruction. Drawing on the latest version of NetLogo and fully updated with new examples, exercises, and an enhanced text for easier comprehension, this is the essential resource for anyone seeking to
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Web Accessibility

A Foundation for Research

Edited by Yeliz Yesilada, Simon Harper ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
New and fully updated to cover the last 10 years of accessibility research published since the first edition, this book covers key areas of evaluation and methodology, client-side applications, specialist and novel technologies, along with initial appraisals of disabilities. It provides comprehensive coverage of Web accessibility research.Building on the first, this second edition places more ... Read more

$341.09 USD

New and fully updated to cover the last 10 years of accessibility research published since the first edition, this book covers key areas of evaluation and methodology, client-side applications, specialist and novel technologies, along with initial appraisals of disabilities. It provides comprehensive coverage of Web accessibility research.Building on the first, this second edition places more
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The Ai Advantage Playbook

by Kamau Kiambu ...

The AI Advantage PlayBook is a practical, forward-thinking guide designed to help individuals and businesses harness artificial intelligence as a tool for growth, efficiency, and opportunity.This book breaks down AI in a clear, usable way—removing the confusion, hype, and technical barriers—and replaces them with real strategies you can apply immediately. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The AI Advantage PlayBook is a practical, forward-thinking guide designed to help individuals and businesses harness artificial intelligence as a tool for growth, efficiency, and opportunity.This book breaks down AI in a clear, usable way—removing the confusion, hype, and technical barriers—and replaces them with real strategies you can apply immediately. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator,
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Worlds Built Fast: AI Secrets Game Developers Can't Ignore

by Drovian Kalthor ...

You spent months building assets that AI could have generated in days. And the developer who shipped first had a smaller team. This book closes that gap — not with a list of tools, but with a production framework that 36% of game studios are already using, adapted for indie developers and small teams who cannot afford to figure it out by trial and error.Worlds Built Fast is the first practical ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You spent months building assets that AI could have generated in days. And the developer who shipped first had a smaller team. This book closes that gap — not with a list of tools, but with a production framework that 36% of game studios are already using, adapted for indie developers and small teams who cannot afford to figure it out by trial and error.Worlds Built Fast is the first practical
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AI Mega Profits Unleashing Extreme Bestsellers

by Henry Naiken ...

AI Mega ProfitsAt the heart of every effective venture lies an unrelenting commitment to breaking through the status quo. We should identify that stagnation and complacency are the adversaries of progress, and that just by embracing a culture of ruthless advancement can we absolutely attain our goals. By clearing the clutter of stagnant concepts and fostering an atmosphere of unchecked imagination ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

AI Mega ProfitsAt the heart of every effective venture lies an unrelenting commitment to breaking through the status quo. We should identify that stagnation and complacency are the adversaries of progress, and that just by embracing a culture of ruthless advancement can we absolutely attain our goals. By clearing the clutter of stagnant concepts and fostering an atmosphere of unchecked imagination
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Learning and Intelligent Optimization

12th International Conference, LION 12, Kalamata, Greece, June 10–15, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Roberto Battiti, Mauro Brunato, Ilias Kotsireas, Panos M. Pardalos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Learning and Intelligent Optimization, LION 12, held in Kalamata, Greece, in June 2018.The 28 full papers and 12 short papers presented have been carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. The papers explore the advanced research developments in such interconnected fields as ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Learning and Intelligent Optimization, LION 12, held in Kalamata, Greece, in June 2018.The 28 full papers and 12 short papers presented have been carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. The papers explore the advanced research developments in such interconnected fields as
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Usability und UX kompakt

Produkte für Menschen

by Michael Richter, Markus D. Flückiger ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Usability und User Experience (UX) spielen überall dort eine Rolle, wo Benutzer mit technischen Systemen zu tun haben. Welche Faktoren bestimmen, ob wir mit einem Produkt sehr einfach, nur schwer oder gar nicht zum Ziel kommen? Welche Möglichkeiten bieten sich, diese Faktoren in der Entwicklung systematisch in den Griff zu bekommen und ein positives Nutzungserlebnis zu erzeugen? Dieses Buch ... Read more

$14.29 USD

Usability und User Experience (UX) spielen überall dort eine Rolle, wo Benutzer mit technischen Systemen zu tun haben. Welche Faktoren bestimmen, ob wir mit einem Produkt sehr einfach, nur schwer oder gar nicht zum Ziel kommen? Welche Möglichkeiten bieten sich, diese Faktoren in der Entwicklung systematisch in den Griff zu bekommen und ein positives Nutzungserlebnis zu erzeugen? Dieses Buch
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Exploring Digital Design

Multi-Disciplinary Design Practices

Edited by Ina Wagner, Tone Bratteteig, Dagny Stuedahl ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Exploring Digital Design takes a multi-disciplinary look at digital design research where digital design is embedded in a larger socio-cultural context. Working from socio-technical research areas such as Participatory Design (PD), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), the book explores how humanities offer new insights into digital design, and discusses ... Read more

$152.09 USD

Exploring Digital Design takes a multi-disciplinary look at digital design research where digital design is embedded in a larger socio-cultural context. Working from socio-technical research areas such as Participatory Design (PD), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), the book explores how humanities offer new insights into digital design, and discusses
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Wireframing Essentials

by Matthew J. Hamm ...

An easy to follow, example-based guide introducing you to the world of user experience design through the author's real world experiences. Whether you are looking to become a professional UX Designer, or just need to get the job done, the principles and processes discussed in this book will help you understand how to craft reliably effective and successful design solutions. ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An easy to follow, example-based guide introducing you to the world of user experience design through the author's real world experiences. Whether you are looking to become a professional UX Designer, or just need to get the job done, the principles and processes discussed in this book will help you understand how to craft reliably effective and successful design solutions.
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Computer Graphics for Java Programmers

by Kang Zhang, Leen Ammeraal ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This third edition covers fundamental concepts in creating and manipulating 2D and 3D graphical objects, including topics from classic graphics algorithms to color and shading models. It maintains the style of the two previous editions, teaching each graphics topic in a sequence of concepts, mathematics, algorithms, optimization techniques, and Java coding.Completely revised and updated according ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This third edition covers fundamental concepts in creating and manipulating 2D and 3D graphical objects, including topics from classic graphics algorithms to color and shading models. It maintains the style of the two previous editions, teaching each graphics topic in a sequence of concepts, mathematics, algorithms, optimization techniques, and Java coding.Completely revised and updated according
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Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality

16th International Conference, VAMR 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Jessie Y. C. Chen, Gino Fragomeni ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14706-14708 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This three-volume set LNCS 14706-14708 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and
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Applied Semantic Web Technologies

Edited by Vijayan Sugumaran, Jon Atle Gulla ...

The rapid advancement of semantic web technologies, along with the fact that they are at various levels of maturity, has left many practitioners confused about the current state of these technologies. Focusing on the most mature technologies, Applied Semantic Web Technologies integrates theory with case studies to illustrate the history, current state, and future direction of the semantic web. It ... Read more

$84.99 USD

The rapid advancement of semantic web technologies, along with the fact that they are at various levels of maturity, has left many practitioners confused about the current state of these technologies. Focusing on the most mature technologies, Applied Semantic Web Technologies integrates theory with case studies to illustrate the history, current state, and future direction of the semantic web. It
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Introduction to Automata Theory and Formal Languages

A Logic Building and Problem-solving Approach

by Amol M. Jagtap, Gautami G. Shingan ...

This book provides a structured introduction to automata theory, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, this book explores fundamental concepts like deterministic and non-deterministic finite automata, context-free grammars, pushdown automata, and Turing machines. It emphasises problem-solving, critical thinking, and ... Read more

$108.99 USD

This book provides a structured introduction to automata theory, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, this book explores fundamental concepts like deterministic and non-deterministic finite automata, context-free grammars, pushdown automata, and Turing machines. It emphasises problem-solving, critical thinking, and
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Data and AI Skills

Gain the Confidence You Need to Succeed

by Jordan Morrow ...

Build the data and AI skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital economy.Data and AI Skills is a practical guide for anyone who wants to understand, apply, and operationalize data and AI in real business contexts. As organizations accelerate adoption, the ability to interpret data, evaluate AI use cases, and apply human judgment is now a core professional capability, not a specialist ... Read more

$27.59 USD

Build the data and AI skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital economy.Data and AI Skills is a practical guide for anyone who wants to understand, apply, and operationalize data and AI in real business contexts. As organizations accelerate adoption, the ability to interpret data, evaluate AI use cases, and apply human judgment is now a core professional capability, not a specialist
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Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity

Use AI to Protect Your Organization

by Lisa Ventura ...

Strengthen AI-enabled cyber resilience and deliver informed, data-led security decisions across your organization.Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity gives senior cybersecurity professionals the proven tools to navigate escalating AI-driven threats and reinforce defensive capability. As attacks grow more complex, this book shows how to apply AI strategically to protect critical assets, ... Read more

$38.69 USD

Strengthen AI-enabled cyber resilience and deliver informed, data-led security decisions across your organization.Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity gives senior cybersecurity professionals the proven tools to navigate escalating AI-driven threats and reinforce defensive capability. As attacks grow more complex, this book shows how to apply AI strategically to protect critical assets,
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Leading Enterprise AI Programs

Optimize AI Teams for Value Creation

by Patrick Bangert ...

Companies everywhere are investing significant resources into building AI products and services that they hope will transform their business. To deliver real results, AI and data leaders need to build a strong business-oriented enterprise AI program.Leading Enterprise AI Programs is an essential guide to establishing and directing an agile, ethical and business-focussed AI strategy and program for ... Read more

$38.69 USD

Companies everywhere are investing significant resources into building AI products and services that they hope will transform their business. To deliver real results, AI and data leaders need to build a strong business-oriented enterprise AI program.Leading Enterprise AI Programs is an essential guide to establishing and directing an agile, ethical and business-focussed AI strategy and program for
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Brain-Computer Interfaces

Applying our Minds to Human-Computer Interaction

Edited by Desney S. Tan, Anton Nijholt ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
For generations, humans have fantasized about the ability to create devices that can see into a person’s mind and thoughts, or to communicate and interact with machines through thought alone. Such ideas have long captured the imagination of humankind in the form of ancient myths and modern science fiction stories. Recent advances in cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging technologies have ... Read more

$89.09 USD

For generations, humans have fantasized about the ability to create devices that can see into a person’s mind and thoughts, or to communicate and interact with machines through thought alone. Such ideas have long captured the imagination of humankind in the form of ancient myths and modern science fiction stories. Recent advances in cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging technologies have
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Computational Social Networks

Tools, Perspectives and Applications

Edited by Ajith Abraham, Aboul-Ella Hassanien ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book is the first of three volumes that illustrate the concept of social networks from a computational point of view. The book contains contributions from a international selection of world-class experts, with a specific focus on practical tools, applications, and open avenues for further research (the other two volumes review issues of Security and Privacy, and Mining and Visualization in ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book is the first of three volumes that illustrate the concept of social networks from a computational point of view. The book contains contributions from a international selection of world-class experts, with a specific focus on practical tools, applications, and open avenues for further research (the other two volumes review issues of Security and Privacy, and Mining and Visualization in
... Read more
SOFSEM 2018: Theory and Practice of Computer Science

44th International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science, Krems, Austria, January 29 - February 2, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by A Min Tjoa, Ladjel Bellatreche, Stefan Biffl, Jan van Leeuwen, Jiří Wiedermann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 44th International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science, SOFSEM 2018, held in Krems, Austria, in January/February 2018.The 48 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: foundations of computer science; software ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 44th International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science, SOFSEM 2018, held in Krems, Austria, in January/February 2018.The 48 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: foundations of computer science; software
... Read more
Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality

8th International Conference, VAMR 2016, Held as Part of HCI International 2016, Toronto, Canada, July 17-22, 2016. Proceedings

Edited by Stephanie Lackey, Randall Shumaker ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on HCI in Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, which took place in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016.HCII 2016 received a total of 4354 submissions, of which 1287 papers were accepted for publication after a careful ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on HCI in Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, which took place in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016.HCII 2016 received a total of 4354 submissions, of which 1287 papers were accepted for publication after a careful
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Automating the Design of Computer Systems

by William P. Birmingham, Anurag P. Gupta, Daniel P. Siewiorek ...

Addressing the issues of engineering design in computer architecture, this book describes the design and implementation of MICON, a system for automating the synthesis of small computers. ... Read more

$132.99 USD

Addressing the issues of engineering design in computer architecture, this book describes the design and implementation of MICON, a system for automating the synthesis of small computers.
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Human-Computer Interaction

Development Process

Edited by Andrew Sears, Julie A. Jacko ...

Series series Human Factors and Ergonomics
Hailed on first publication as a compendium of foundational principles and cutting-edge research, The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook has become the gold standard reference in this field. Derived from select chapters of this groundbreaking resource, Human-Computer Interaction: The Development Practice addresses requirements specification, design and development, and testing and evaluation ... Read more

$295.00 USD

Hailed on first publication as a compendium of foundational principles and cutting-edge research, The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook has become the gold standard reference in this field. Derived from select chapters of this groundbreaking resource, Human-Computer Interaction: The Development Practice addresses requirements specification, design and development, and testing and evaluation
... Read more
Nonlinear Big Data and AI-Enabled Problem-Solving

Transforming from a Spreadsheet Society

by Scott M. Shemwell ...

This book offers a detailed insight into various business models that can be easily implemented using cutting-edge AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and others. The focus is not on creating technical models for developers, but on equipping management with the necessary tools to define the scope of work and tasks for the technical team efficiently.Nonlinear Big Data and AI-Enabled Problem-Solving: ... Read more

$120.99 USD

This book offers a detailed insight into various business models that can be easily implemented using cutting-edge AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and others. The focus is not on creating technical models for developers, but on equipping management with the necessary tools to define the scope of work and tasks for the technical team efficiently.Nonlinear Big Data and AI-Enabled Problem-Solving:
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